Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

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201.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. One year after its official launch,
P. while expectations
Q. has largely escaped political scrutiny
R. have been scaled down, the rhetoric

A. QPR
B.
C. RPQ
D. PRQ
E. PQR
Answer» D. PRQ
Discussion
202.

(P) reading books is a habit
(Q) but also enlarges the mind
(R) because it not only increases knowledge
(S) which must be cultivated by everybody

A. PQRS
B. PSRQ
C. SPRQ
D. PQSR
Answer» C. SPRQ
Discussion
203.

(P) is a risk of damage to the cornea
(Q) can be cleared with
(R) most eye infections
(S) antibiotics but still there

A. RPQS
B. RQSP
C. SPQR
D. PRQS
Answer» C. SPQR
Discussion
204.

(P) go to the lady
(Q) herself with impeccable majesty and wisdom
(R) who has conducted
(S) to a great extent the credit must

A. SPRQ
B. SQPR
C. SPQR
D. RSPQ
Answer» C. SPQR
Discussion
205.

1. The recipe of making white sauce is very simple.
P. Stir the mixture of maida and butter constantly.
Q. Put one table spoon of fine flour (maida) when the butter gets heated.
R. Heat one table spoon of butter in a pan.
S. Add one cup of milk to the mixture and cook for one minute.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

A. QRSP
B. PRQS
C.
D. SRQP
E. RQPS
Answer» E. RQPS
Discussion
206.

1. September 2005.
P. I felt such a great weight on me that I could barely move.
Q. As the doors closed behind me, I was overcome by deep loneliness and despair.
R. I was leaving behind my family and I didn t know when I would see them again.
S. I was going through the departure gate at the airport in Holguin, Cuba.
6. In my hands I held my prayer book.

A. RSQP
B. RQPS
C. SQRP
D. PSRQ
Answer» D. PSRQ
Discussion
207.

1. The king was distressed because his people were lazy.
P. All cursed the stone and blamed the Government.
Q. Then the king had the stone removed.
R. Next day people passed by and went round it.
S. He had a big stone put in the middle of the road one night.
6. Under the stone the king had placed a purse full of money.

A. PSRQ
B. SRPQ
C. QPRS
D. PQRS
Answer» C. QPRS
Discussion
208.

1. Making ropes is one of the oldest trades in the world.
P. People used them for tethering animals, for drawing water from wells and for dragging large stones which were used in building.
Q. We know that people made ropes several centuries back.
R. They made them from camel hair and from twisted grass.
S. We have found pieces of rope in very old Egyptian tombs.
6. We have found too, ropes which were made of thin copper wire in the city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by a volcano 2000 years ago.

A. QSRP
B. PRQS
C. SQPR
D. QSPR
Answer» B. PRQS
Discussion
209.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order Imagine the government
P were an investor,
Q trying to maximize India s long-run
R economic growth

A. PRQ
B. PQR
C. QRP
D. RPQ
Answer» C. QRP
Discussion
210.

1. It is now five in the evening.
P. And so it will bear away another child.
Q. Soon it will be six and it will be time.
R. I have to unveil the truth; I have to end the injustices committed by the shadow.
S. The shadow will then come in darkness.
6. The shadow must be defeated.

A. PSRQ
B. SQRP
C. QSPR
D. PRQS
Answer» D. PRQS
Discussion
211.

1. Sunita Aralikar s story is incredible but true.
P. Fortunately she was pulled out of the tiny grave by her maternal grandfather.
Q. Her mother died when she was fifteen days old.
R. Her grandfather decided to educate her on his own.
S. She was buried alive by her illiterate father the next day.
6. Today Sunita is an author and a well known social activist, fighting against female infanticide.

A. PQRS
B. SRQP
C. QSPR
D. PRSQ
Answer» D. PRSQ
Discussion
212.

1. Vinoo was to leave for Hyderabad by the 5 o clock train.
P. Quickly, both got the luggage in and the train began to move.
Q. He drove to the station and reached a few minutes before the train was to leave.
R. However, Vinoo had a busy schedule on that day and could leave the office only around 4:45 PM.
S. He rushed on to the platform and found his friend waiting near their compartment.
6. Vinoo heaved a sigh of relief and settled down to enjoy the journey.

A. PQSR
B. RSQP
C. SQPR
D. RQSP
Answer» E.
Discussion
213.

1. The fame of Bacon as a creative writer rests mainly on his essays.
P. The term is derived from essai .
Q. It may be perhaps desirable to write something on Essay .
R. Essai means experiment, attempt.
S. The essay covers an enormous range of composition.
6. In style the essay is often self revelatory and illustrative.

A. PQRS
B. QPRS
C. RPSQ
D. SPRQ
Answer» C. RPSQ
Discussion
214.

1. There was nobody in the market at that time of the night.
P. Added to that it had been raining incessantly.
Q. The night was darker than usual.
R. All shops were closed.
S. The atmosphere was heavy.
6. The stars disappeared from the sky and it made the night heavier.

A. PQRS
B. QPRS
C. SRPQ
D. RQPS
Answer» C. SRPQ
Discussion
215.

1. There was a large gathering at the party.
P. I, too wore a brand new gold jacket.
Q. My black leather shoes were shining.
R. It matched well with my new pair of faded stone washed pants.
S. Everybody had put-on new colourful clothes.
6. They had been polished.

A. SRPQ
B. RPQS
C. SPRQ
D. PQSR
Answer» D. PQSR
Discussion
216.

(i) With expensive non-essential goods like cars and household appliances, the customers are price conscious and respond to price cuts.
(ii) But the buyers, who spend 12 hours waiting for the opening of a store, are not driven by low prices; they are excited by the innovation of new products.
(iii) Will they be more inclined to buy if prices are cut?
(iv) Do people always look for a deal when buying products?

A. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
B. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
C. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
D. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Answer» C. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Discussion
217.

(i) Liver cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and the second leading cause of death from cancer globally.
(ii) The research also found evidence that drinking coffee can reduce the risk of liver cancer.
(iii) A new report based on a study of more than 24,500 cases indicates that three drinks a day is enough to cause liver cancer.
(iv) It is well-documented that consuming alcohol is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer.

A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
C. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
D. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
Answer» E.
Discussion
218.

(i) Shreemukha says many of his friends are artists, singers and composers to whom his company will provide a bigger canvas and wider recognition.
(ii) Shreemukha is the founder of an e-company which will be offering customised art and music.
(iii) In case of pictures and paintings, customers will upload a picture or description of the person whose portrait they want.
(iv) Customers who submit an order for a song will have to upload a description of the person or a subject they want the song on.

A. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
B. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
C. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
D. (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Answer» C. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Discussion
219.

(i) Spicejet is the only Indian airlines to place an order for 42 planes.
(ii) The 737 Max has given the US- based manufacturer the highest order for any aircraft in its 100 year history.
(iii) Boeing's Renton facility is gearing up to produce the 737 Max, the fourth generation of the Boeing 737 family.
(iv) The company has orders for more than 2,500 planes, with Lion Air giving the biggest order for 201 planes.

A. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
B. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
C. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
D. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Answer» B. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Discussion
220.

(i) By the time it wrapped up, it was unclear whether more images were taken by Ut or of him.
(ii) There, he faced a gaggle of photographers as traffic changed lanes to avoid them.
(iii) In Trang Bang, Ut visited a roadside stall operated by two of Kim Phuc's cousins, then walked a kilometer down the road to where he had made the famous image.
(iv) The scene that unfolded was a curious one - Ut taking pictures, Ut taking pictures of his own pictures, people taking pictures of Ut taking pictures.

A. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
B. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
C. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
D. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Answer» C. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Discussion
221.

(i) Of course I would not suggest you post your address if you work from home or other sensitive information, but my point is that the choice is yours as to how much to share, and you want your business details out there, so it is a bit of a non-issue.
(ii) But your details can be secured on the vast majority of social media sites and controlled by yourself, although you do need to double-check your settings occasionally as sites make updates.
(iii) The more nervous among us are concerned that all of our details are out there for anyone to steal.
(iv) Also remember that your business details, your mobile phone number, your landline and email address are likely already available for all to see on your website, because you want it to be easy for a prospective client or customer to get in touch with you.

A. (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
B. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
C. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
D. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Answer» E.
Discussion
222.

(i) It has long been thought that a zebra's stripes help it to camouflage themselves and escape from predators.
(ii) The stripes on a zebra's body blend with the grass around it camouflage it from the color blind lion.
(iii) When they are in a herd, the stripes of different zebras blend with one another giving the illusion of a big moving mass to the predators.
(iv) New studies suggest that the black and white stripes help the zebra's regulate their body temperature.

A. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
C. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
D. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Answer» B. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Discussion
223.

(i) FSSAI handed over a list of 500 products rejected by it as of April 30 to the state food safety commissioners.
(ii) In the wake of Maggi controversy, FSSAI has asked state food commissioners to inspect and evaluate all packaged food products.
(iii) The state officials were also told to take any action required against offenders of food safety norms.
(iv) The state authorities will have their line of action for the year and test even those foods that are not registered with FSSAI.

A. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
B. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
C. (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
D. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Answer» B. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Discussion
224.

(i) Apple has also launched a news aggregation app called 'News' with a flip board style interface.
(ii) The free update is aiming to refine features and styles of iOS8 instead of launching big new features.
(iii) The iOS has also been optimized to run smoother and faster with a lower battery consumption.
(iv) Apple has unveiled the next update of the iOS iPhone and iPad operating system that has a greater speed and security.

A. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
B. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
C. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
D. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Answer» D. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Discussion
225.

(i) Managing stress is the key to good emotional health.
(ii) Introducing humour into potentially difficult conversations and being patient helps in anger management.
(iii) Starting the morning with some physical activity and a healthy breakfast goes a long way into the day.
(iv) Having a good sleep between seven and nine hours helps in avoiding inter-personal conflicts.

A. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
B. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
C. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
D. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Answer» D. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Discussion
226.

1. A poor woman lost her only son.
P. He asked her to bring mustard seed from a house where no death had ever taken place.
Q. As Buddha wanted her to understand that death is inevitable.
R. She could not find such a house.
S. She came to Buddha to bring her son back to life.
6. The woman understood the message of Buddha.

A. SPQR
B. SQPR
C. RSPQ
D. SRPQ
Answer» C. RSPQ
Discussion
227.

1. Don t ask what we are doing this time.
P. On other occasions we have time in hand.
Q. It is difficult to say if the programme can be put up at all.
R. This time we are not only facing a lack of time but of resources as well.
S. I am losing confidence gradually, so please see what you can do for us.
6. We don t want to give up trying.

A. PRQS
B. RQSP
C. QSRP
D. QRPS
Answer» B. RQSP
Discussion
228.

1. As a matter of fact , said the boy modestly, I m a spaceman.
P. You can t see it from here.
Q. From another planet.
R. I m a spaceman , he said again.
S. John and George stared at the boy.
6. John gasped, George gave a shout of laughter.

A. PSRQ
B. QPSR
C. RQPS
D. SRQP
Answer» E.
Discussion
229.

1. Rose was lonely in the house.
P. She was very good at that.
Q. She sat all day in a room on the terrace.
R. She would sit on the rug and do her reading and writing.
S. It was a little room with nothing but a bed and a rug.
6. It was the only thing she had learnt from the convent.

A. QRSP
B. RSPQ
C. QSRP
D. PSQR
Answer» D. PSQR
Discussion
230.

(P) adventure programmes
(Q) adult programmes
(R) more than
(S) children watch

A. PSRQ
B. SPRQ
C. PRSQ
D. SPQR
Answer» C. PRSQ
Discussion
231.

(P) emerged out of its
(Q) Chief Minister s family for its electoral fortunes
(R) in the past one year, the political party has
(S) pathetic reliance on the

A. SQRP
B. RPSQ
C. PQRS
D. QSPR
Answer» C. PQRS
Discussion
232.

(P) an interactive tool to
(Q) available via the World Wide Web
(R) a web search engine is
(S) help people locate information

A. RPSQ
B. RQSP
C. PSRQ
D. QRPS
Answer» B. RQSP
Discussion
233.

(P) sculpted it into
(Q) the world s greatest statue
(R) existed and
(S) she took what

A. QRSP
B. QRPS
C. SRPQ
D. SQRP
Answer» D. SQRP
Discussion
234.

1. Adversity is a curse.
P. When every thing goes on well, we are tempted to take matters easy.
Q. But, it has its uses also.
R. But adversity prompts us to exert ourselves.
S. We fall into a life of comfort and idleness.
6. This develops our latent powers, enabling us to prosper in life.

A. QSPR
B. QPSR
C. QRSP
D. QSRP
Answer» C. QRSP
Discussion
235.

1. Time flows on without any stop.
P. In fact change is the law of nature.
Q. The condition in which a man lives. his ideas and thoughts are changing from age to age.
R. This is true not only of physical life.
S. That is why, things are always changing.
6.Thus, our mode of living and ideas are different from those of our grandfathers.

A. SRPQ
B. SQPR
C. SPQR
D. SPRQ
Answer» E.
Discussion
236.

1. In summer tiny oysters are collected.
P. Then each oyster is taken out and a small hole is drilled in its shell.
Q. There they are kept for three years.
R. A tiny piece of sand is put inside the oyster.
S. They are placed in trays and planted in the sea.
6. Then the oysters are again left in the sea.

A. QSPR
B. SQPR
C. RPSQ
D. PSRQ
Answer» C. RPSQ
Discussion
237.

1. The master returned home after sometime.
P. The snake was lying dead under the cradle.
Q. He went into the room where the baby was sleeping.
R. It had been killed by his dog.
S. He noticed a snake.
6. He realised that his dog had saved his baby.

A. SRPQ
B. QRPS
C. QSPR
D. PQRS
Answer» D. PQRS
Discussion
238.

1. The President
P. from Tokyo
Q. where he
R. had been meeting
S. came back
6. other world leaders.

A. PSQR
B. RPQS
C. QSPR
D. SPQR
Answer» E.
Discussion
239.

1. These
P. about the heavenly
Q. experiments by the scientists
R. with amazing knowledge
S. will supply us
6. bodies.

A. QSRP
B. RQPS
C. PSQR
D. PSRQ
Answer» B. RQPS
Discussion
240.

1. Today
P. by the hunters for their
Q. are trapped or killed
R. millions of wild animals
S. each year
6. skin.

A. QPRS
B. PSQR
C. SPRQ
D. RQSP
Answer» E.
Discussion
241.

1. Man s
P. in the modern
Q. insatiable thirst for knowledge
R. the wonderful achievements of science
S. is at the root of
6. world.

A. SQPR
B. RSPQ
C. QSRP
D. PQRS
Answer» D. PQRS
Discussion
242.

1. In recent years
P. primarily because purchasing
Q. has grown more intense
R. price competition in most industries
S. managers now exert much influence
6. over suppliers.

A. RSPQ
B. RQPS
C. SRPQ
D. SPRQ
Answer» C. SRPQ
Discussion
243.

1. Without water
P. and consequently
Q. the oxygen content in the atmosphere
R. which carry out photosynthesis and release oxygen
S. there would be no animals or plants
6. would go down.

A. SPRQ
B. SPQR
C. PRQS
D. SRPQ
Answer» E.
Discussion
244.

1. A volcano is an opening or rupture in a planet s surface.
P. Erupting volcanoes can pose many hazards.
Q. This opening allows magma, ash and gases to escape from below the surface.
R. Volcanic ash can be a threat to aircraft.
S. Volcanoes are generally found where tectonic plates are diverging or converging.
6. Historically, so-called volcanic winters have caused catastrophic famines.

A. RSPQ
B. SQRP
C. SPQR
D. QSPR
Answer» E.
Discussion
245.

1. Grandpa had some old clothes.
P. But my mother took them out and kept them neatly folded in the cupboard again.
Q. So he threw them into the waste basket.
R. So he put the clothing into the family s bag of items to donate to charity.
S. My mother found them and put them back in his basket.
6. Grandpa finally put the items in my mother s mending basket and never saw them again.

A. RSQP
B. PQSR
C. SRPQ
D. QSRP
Answer» E.
Discussion
246.

1. One of the gifts of independence is the awakening of women of our country.
P. Besides, their talent is recognized and they are appointed to high posts in the State.
Q. Free India has seen women as Governors, Ministers and Ambassadors.
R. That is because our government is making efforts to raise their status.
S. Women have a bright future in independent India.
6. We even had a woman Prime Minister.

A. QPSR
B. QSPR
C. SRPQ
D. SPQR
Answer» D. SPQR
Discussion
247.

1. Nalanda became India s famous centre of education.
P. Ten thousand Buddhist monks used to live there.
Q. It is situated near the town of Bihar Sharif.
R. The ruins of Nalanda can still be seen.
S. It was visited by the Chinese Pilgrim Hiuen Tsang.
6. He stayed there for several years.

A. QPSR
B. SPQR
C. RQPS
D. RPSQ
Answer» D. RPSQ
Discussion
248.

1. The world is stunned with the news that 44 year old Steeve Irwin is no more.
P. He was shooting in the Great Barrier Reef of Queensland.
Q. He is killed by the poisoned barb of a huge sting ray.
R. The incident took place at about 11 am.
S. He was shooting an underwater documentary film.
6. Irwin was brought to the surface unconscious.

A. RSPQ
B. QSPR
C. SPQR
D. PRSQ
Answer» B. QSPR
Discussion
249.

1. Once upon a time I went to Scotland.
P. I found my flesh creep as I walked down its sinister corridor.
Q. There, in a castle in the dark, misty highlands, actually a modest hotel in Edinburgh,
R. and the next morning he d been found with his throat slit.
S. We d had dinner with Jock Mc. Arthur only the previous night,
6. The chill finger of suspicion pointed at all of us.

A. PQSR
B. QRSP
C. SRQP
D. QPSR
Answer» E.
Discussion
250.

(A) From the mountains
(B) to see the gentle flow
(C) of the river
(D) it is very pleasant

A. DACB
B. DBCA
C. BDAC
D. BDCA
Answer» C. BDAC
Discussion