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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.Question: A list of explanations of rare, technical or obsolete words. |
| A. | dictionary |
| B. | glossary |
| C. | lexicon |
| D. | catalogue |
| Answer» C. lexicon | |
| 2. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.Question:Study of the interaction of people with their environment |
| A. | Ecology |
| B. | psychology |
| C. | philosophy |
| D. | geography |
| Answer» B. psychology | |
| 3. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1. The telescope, originally invented by a Dutch spectacle maker Hans Lipper sky was kept a secret. P. He made a high powered telescope from lenses got from spectacle makers. Q. Then in 1609. Galileo heard about the invention. R. He presented a telescope of a higher power to the Venetian Senate. S. He conducted his own experiments and discovered the secret within 24 hours.6. Galileo became famous as the inventor of the telescope because he made it popular. |
| A. | PQSR |
| B. | QSPR |
| C. | RPQS |
| D. | QRPS |
| Answer» C. RPQS | |
| 4. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1.Child labourers are posing a grave problem before India.P. Children are paid low wages and the heinous opportunism of employers leads to the employment of children. Q. The government is indifferent to this problem and common people lack awareness in guarding against this social crime. R. It is the extreme poverty of parents that leads children to earn at a minor age. S. The illiteracy of parents is also responsible for this evil.6. For the solution of this problem we need a thorough economic reform and the spread of literacy. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | PQSR |
| C. | QPRS |
| D. | RSPQ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1. A devastating earthquake struck Maharashtra and parts of Karnataka.P. The communication network cut off the quake hit villages from the rest of the world.Q. The quake measured 6.6 on the Richter scale. R. Ten Thousand people were killed and an equal number of people were injured. S. 40 villages of Maharashtra were destroyed completely.6. 10 medical teams of the Army were sent from Mumbai to the devastated zone. |
| A. | SPQR |
| B. | SQPR |
| C. | QRSP |
| D. | PQSR |
| Answer» D. PQSR | |
| 6. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question:1. Other than Rome, Philadelphia has maximum number of murals.P. Jane Golden started a program me pairing troubled youths with artists to paint murals.Q. Young people got involved in creating magnificent pieces of art. R. The benefit could immediately be discovered. S. the young people became more responsible.6. As a result, the mural programme became a model for other US cities seeking to help troubled youth. |
| A. | PRQS |
| B. | PQRS |
| C. | SPQR |
| D. | QRPS |
| Answer» B. PQRS | |
| 7. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question:1. The highway bypass would have disastrous effects on the area's home owners..P. Finally the new road would cause residential properties to depreciate. Q. What is more, home owners would have to deal with the increased noise and pollution. R. This would increase vehicles in the neighbour-hood. S. The new road would cut directly through the middle of the Subdivision 6. This means that families who chose to move away would have to sell their homes so far less than their current value. |
| A. | SRQP |
| B. | PQRS |
| C. | SPQR |
| D. | QRPS |
| Answer» B. PQRS | |
| 8. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1. Phillip is a 55 year old blind man.P. He enjoys the sweet smell itself. Q. He can smell a rose but can't tell its colour.R. He has been blind since birth S. It does not matter to him.6. People sometimes pity him but he tells them he is happy. |
| A. | SQRP |
| B. | RQSP |
| C. | PQRS |
| D. | QPSR |
| Answer» C. PQRS | |
| 9. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question:1.According to Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan of enormous strength. P. Zeus ordered Atlas to carry the earth and sky for all eternity. Q. Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with this image of Atlas. R. atlas is shown as a stooped figure carrying the globe on his shoulders. S. Finally, the word 'Atlas' came to denote a collection of maps. 6. Today an 'atlas' refers to any book that consists of several maps. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | PRQS |
| C. | QRPS |
| D. | QSPR |
| Answer» C. QRPS | |
| 10. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question:1. Abanidranath Tagore was the leading painter of Bengal.P. He tried to modernize Mughal and Rajput styles to offset their influence. Q. He countered the British Raj through his paintings. R. He succeeded and his style was accepted as a natural Indian style. S. During his time western model of art was taught in the schools.6. Above all this great painter was a nephew of Rabindranath Tagore. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | SPQR |
| C. | RPSQ |
| D. | QSPR |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question:1. The olympic games started in Greece 2000 years back.P. They were held in Athens Q. The modern Olympics was resurrected by a Frenchman, Pierre de coubertin. R. Danny Boyle's show triumphed over the Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony. S. The 2012 olympics venue was london6. The Queen played a surprising but much appreciated role in it. |
| A. | PRSQ |
| B. | QSRP |
| C. | RQSP |
| D. | PQSR |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1.Thomas Alva Edison was born on 11 February 1847.P. In 1869, he borrowed a small amount of money and became a freelance inventor.Q. He soon became fascinated with electrical currents. R. He was always an inquisitive boy. S. He created the word's first industrial research laboratory. 6. He was indeed one of the outstanding geniuses the world had. |
| A. | PSRQ |
| B. | QRSP |
| C. | RQPS |
| D. | PQRS |
| Answer» D. PQRS | |
| 13. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1.A mob went berserk at R G Kar Hospital on Friday. P. The agitators also smashed equipment and windows of the hospital. Q. The boy had died on the operating table soon after being administered anaesthesia. R. This happened after the death of a 15 year old boy. S. The victim's relatives and neighbors clashed with the police.6. Work at the hospital stopped for the rest of the day. |
| A. | QSPR |
| B. | PRQS |
| C. | RQSP |
| D. | SQPR |
| Answer» D. SQPR | |
| 14. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1. A few workmen came to cut down the tree.P. It took them all morning. Q. They did not know what to do with the roots. R. It was not an easy job to cut down such a huge tree. S. They decided that the roots had to be dug out. 6. At last the tree was lying on the ground. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | RPQS |
| C. | RPSQ |
| D. | SRQP |
| Answer» C. RPSQ | |
| 15. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1. Many scientists are working on safer and better ways to kill mosquitoes.P. Bringing more of these animals into places where mosquitoes live might help.Q. Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like bats, birds, etc. R. Mosquito nets can be used for protection. S. But, there is no sure way to protect everyone from their deadly bites. 6. This is a natural solution |
| A. | SRQP |
| B. | PQRS |
| C. | SRPQ |
| D. | RSQP |
| Answer» B. PQRS | |
| 16. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1.The motor car is one of the useful gifts of modern science.P. One of these is the smoke and pollution that it creates. Q. It has made short and medium distance journeys fast and comfortable. R. The other is that it has made journey by road hazardous. S. Yet we cannot say that a motor car is a blessing without disadvantages.6. Finally, in this age of energy crisis, a personal car is an expensive object to maintain. |
| A. | QSPR |
| B. | RSPQ |
| C. | PSRQ |
| D. | SQPR |
| Answer» B. RSPQ | |
| 17. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question:1. Children are not the only ones who can fly kites. P. In some countries like Malaysia, there are kite festivals. Q. These experts are mostly adult amateur kite fliers. R. Kite flying is a good leisure activity for parents with their children. S. Self designed kites are flown by experts during such times. 6. Some of them play music too. |
| A. | PSQR |
| B. | SRPQ |
| C. | QSPR |
| D. | RPSQ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer:Question: 1. The spider fell seven times to reach its goal but didn't give up hope.P. The king learnt a lesson from the spider. Q. It tried again and this time it succeeded in reaching the top. R. Then he attacked his enemies repeatedly. S. He appealed to the people for help and collected soldiers to form a large army. 6. At last he won the battle and got back his kingdom. |
| A. | PQSR |
| B. | QPSR |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | PSRQ |
| Answer» C. RSQP | |
| 19. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question After the public meeting, the crowd (went haywire). |
| A. | were in jubilation |
| B. | protested |
| C. | became out of control |
| D. | left the venue |
| Answer» D. left the venue | |
| 20. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question Some shots were fired (at random). |
| A. | without any aaim |
| B. | for a long time |
| C. | to end quarrel |
| D. | thoroughly |
| Answer» B. for a long time | |
| 21. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question My father's dealings are open and (above board.) |
| A. | to everyone's liking |
| B. | mandatory |
| C. | without any secret |
| D. | very clear |
| Answer» D. very clear | |
| 22. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question: Winning the competition was quite a (feather in my cap.) |
| A. | rewarding |
| B. | an exciting moment |
| C. | an achievement |
| D. | a joy for my parents |
| Answer» D. a joy for my parents | |
| 23. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question: When he asked me the way to the cafeteria. I told him to (follow his nose). |
| A. | to find it by himself |
| B. | to ask some else |
| C. | to follow me |
| D. | to go straight ahead |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to a (backseat driver). |
| A. | person who misjudge others |
| B. | person who wants to do things by herself |
| C. | person who falsely accuses others |
| D. | person who gives unwanted advice |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question He (broke off) in the middle of the story. |
| A. | fainted |
| B. | suddenly stopped |
| C. | divided his narrative |
| D. | took time off |
| Answer» C. divided his narrative | |
| 26. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question:They have (latched on to ) tourism as a way of boosting the local economy. |
| A. | Promoted |
| B. | discovered |
| C. | exposed |
| D. | explored |
| Answer» B. discovered | |
| 27. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question:Why do you (fight shy) of me ? |
| A. | fight with |
| B. | avoid |
| C. | embarrass |
| D. | shout at |
| Answer» C. embarrass | |
| 28. |
In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.Question :Alight |
| A. | disembark |
| B. | embark |
| C. | embalm |
| D. | align |
| Answer» C. embalm | |
| 29. |
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Question: Your remarks during the discussion (added fuel to the fire). |
| A. | got others angry |
| B. | ignited the fireplace |
| C. | worsened matters |
| D. | Created warmth all around |
| Answer» D. Created warmth all around | |
| 30. |
In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.Question :Nourish |
| A. | Starve |
| B. | foster |
| C. | sustain |
| D. | strentthen |
| Answer» B. foster | |
| 31. |
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with a appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. Question: When we got home last evening. we found that the guest ___________. |
| A. | have arrived |
| B. | has arriving |
| C. | is arriving |
| D. | had arrived |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Question :Abandon |
| A. | excuse |
| B. | forsake |
| C. | urge |
| D. | risk |
| Answer» C. urge | |
| 33. |
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Question : Odious |
| A. | hateful |
| B. | rotten |
| C. | infamous |
| D. | sick |
| Answer» B. rotten | |
| 34. |
In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.Question :Controversial |
| A. | Uncertain |
| B. | dubious |
| C. | undisputed |
| D. | questionable |
| Answer» D. questionable | |
| 35. |
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Question :Garnish |
| A. | Honour |
| B. | Respect |
| C. | obey |
| D. | adorn |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with a appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. Question: Neo- Colonialism is _________that persists even after the demise of the formal colonization all over the so called Third-world. |
| A. | a monster |
| B. | a devil |
| C. | a satan |
| D. | an imp |
| Answer» B. a devil | |
| 37. |
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with a appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. Question: We should go _________doing more good than harm. |
| A. | on |
| B. | above |
| C. | about |
| D. | to |
| Answer» D. to | |
| 38. |
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with a appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. Question: Only the brave deserves the ___________. |
| A. | fare |
| B. | flare |
| C. | flair |
| D. | fair |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with a appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. Question: You cannot lose what you_________had. |
| A. | once |
| B. | always |
| C. | never |
| D. | have |
| Answer» D. have | |
| 40. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:The arm was so badly injured (1)/ that he must have (2)/ it amputated (3)/ No error (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 41. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:You need not tell a lie (1)/ when the judge asked you where yu were (2)/ When the crime was committed. (3)/ No error (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 42. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:Just as (1)/ I was entering the room. (2)/ the family was going for a party. (3)/ No error (4). |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 43. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion: I was (1)/ laying down (2)/ when the door bell rang. (3)/ No error (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 44. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:Someone, they don't know (1)/ who, knocked at (2)/ their door in midnight. (3)/ No error (4). |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 45. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:Due to inflation (1)/ the cost of living (2)/ escalated in the last one year (3)/ No error (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 46. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion: Mohan leapt (1)/ on the opportunity (2)/ that came his way. (3)/ No error (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 47. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion: Water contamination has become more serious (1)/ since chemists have begun to use (2)/ new substances. (3)/ No error (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 48. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:: Seldom if ever (1)/ nature does operate (2)/ in closed and separate compartments. (3)/ No error. (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 49. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:I told the teacher (1)/ that the homework set for the day (2)/ was much too heavy for us to complete. (3)/ No error. (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e.No. errorQuestion:How long it takes (1)/ to travel from Chennai to Trichy (2)/ by train ? (3)/ No error (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |