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This section includes 648 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 251. |
(A) The blossoming flowers and weakening the roots of our society(B) drug addiction (C) which is eating away (D) is the monster |
| A. | BDCA |
| B. | BCDA |
| C. | DBCA |
| D. | DCAB |
| Answer» B. BCDA | |
| 252. |
(A) Use a fairly good quality cotton (B) as the thread is inserted in the needle s eye (C) or nylon thread so that (D) the strands do not unravel |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | ACDB |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | BCDA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 253. |
(A) Is often worse than (B) to make him sad (C) to hurt a person s heart, (D) breaking his head |
| A. | BACD |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | ADBC |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ADBC | |
| 254. |
(A) On earth have not (B) the noblest deeds (C) been done for gold (D) that have been done |
| A. | CADB |
| B. | DBCA |
| C. | ACBD |
| D. | BDAC |
| Answer» E. | |
| 255. |
(A) Purity of our lives depends on (B) much of the happiness and (C) of our companions and friends (D) our making a wise choice |
| A. | DCBA |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | BADC |
| D. | ADCB |
| Answer» D. ADCB | |
| 256. |
(A) To the undertaking (B) may very well be compared (C) of a journey (D) the process of learning |
| A. | DBAC |
| B. | CBDA |
| C. | ACDB |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» B. CBDA | |
| 257. |
(A) Until they have come (B) some take no thought (C) to the end of it (D) of the value of time |
| A. | DCBA |
| B. | BDAC |
| C. | ACDB |
| D. | CBDA |
| Answer» C. ACDB | |
| 258. |
1. But at that moment I glanced round at the crowd that had followed me. P. It was an immense crowd, two thousand at the least and growing every minute. Q. They were watching me as they would watch a conjurer about to perform a trick. R. I looked at the sea of yellow faces above the garish clothes faces all happy and excited over this bit of fun, all certain that the elephant was going to be shot. S. It blocked the road for a long distance on either side. 6. They did not like me, but with the magical rifle in my hands, I was momentarily worth watching |
| A. | RPQS |
| B. | QSRP |
| C. | SRPQ |
| D. | PSRQ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 259. |
(A) We can give him (B) and let him do nothing (C) to lock up a man (D) is one of the cruelest punishments |
| A. | CBDA |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | ADCB |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» B. DCAB | |
| 260. |
1. This was an important day for Al at took. P. It was a cold day, but Alatook would be warm. Q. For the first time he was going to hunt seals alone. R. First he put on his fur-lined jacket. S. Then he put on mittens and boots of deerskin to protect his hands and feet from the cold. 6. Finally he picked up the gun he had cleaned so carefully the day before. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | QPRS |
| C. | PRSQ |
| D. | QRPS |
| Answer» C. PRSQ | |
| 261. |
1. Education in India had a glorious beginning. P. But after the British rule, it faced many changes. Q. It went on for centuries with the same glory. R. English as the medium of instruction had a very great response. S. One of the changes was the introduction of English as the medium of instruction. 6. As the Britishers left we had a complexity of opinions regarding English |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | QPSR |
| C. | PQSR |
| D. | SRPQ |
| Answer» C. PQSR | |
| 262. |
1. Today, the earth has many satellites besides the moon. P. But the pull of the earth keeps them from doing so. Q. The artificial satellites do not fall because they are going too fast to do so. R. They are the artificial satellites made by man and very much smaller than the moon. S. As they speed along they tend to go straight off into space. 6. As a result, they travel in an orbit round the earth. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | PRQS |
| C. | SPQR |
| D. | RQSP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 263. |
1. The teacher training agency in England hopes to make teaching one of the top three professions. P. They have also demanded that the campaign should be matched by improved pay scales, work load and morale so as to avoid recruitment problems with an aim to raise the image of the teaching profession. Q. A series of advertisements are now being screened showing famous people speaking about teachers they remember and admire. R. An amount of $100 million has been set aside to combat the shortage of applicants for teacher training. S. Teacher Unions have welcomed this campaign. 6. It is high time for the Indian Government also to think on similar lines and take steps to lift up the sinking morale of the teaching profession. |
| A. | QRPS |
| B. | RPSQ |
| C. | RQSP |
| D. | QPSR |
| Answer» D. QPSR | |
| 264. |
1. One of the most terrible battles of the American Civil War was fought in July 1863, at Gettysburg. P. The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward Everett, a celebrated orator. Q. Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks. R. In November of that year a portion of the battlefield was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both armies who died there. S. Everett s speech lasted 2 hours. Lincoln s for 2 minutes; it was over almost before the crowd realized that it had begun. 6. But the Gettysburg speech is now one of the world s immortal pieces of literature. |
| A. | SQRP |
| B. | RPQS |
| C. | PQRS |
| D. | QPSR |
| Answer» C. PQRS | |
| 265. |
1. Venice is a strange city. P. There are about 400 odd bridges connecting the islands of Venice. Q. There are no motor cars, no horses and no buses there. R. These small islands are close to one another. S. It is not one island but a hundred islands. 6. This is because Venice has no streets. |
| A. | SRPQ |
| B. | |
| C. | PSRQ |
| D. | RQPS |
| E. | QSRP |
| Answer» B. | |
| 266. |
1. The most vulnerable section of the society are the students. P. Revolutionary and new fledged ideas have a great appeal to them. Q. Agitations may be non-violent methods of protest. R. They cannot resist the charm of persuasion. S. They are to be taught that without discipline they cannot get proper education. 6. However if these become violent, the antisocial elements get encouraged and they put all proper working out of gear. |
| A. | PRSQ |
| B. | RSQP |
| C. | SRPQ |
| D. | RPQS |
| Answer» B. RSQP | |
| 267. |
1. He could not rise. P. All at once, in the distance, he heard an elephant trumpet. Q. He tried again with all his might but to no use. R. The next moment he was on his feet. S. He stepped into the river. 6. It was colder than usual. |
| A. | PQSR |
| B. | PRQS |
| C. | QPRS |
| D. | QPSR |
| Answer» D. QPSR | |
| 268. |
1. The next morning I found myself somewhat refreshed but very hungry. P. I asked him to let me help unload the vessel. Q. I noticed I was near a large ship. R. I went at once to the captain. S. It was unloading a cargo of pig iron. 6. I wanted to earn money for food. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | QSRP |
| C. | PRSQ |
| D. | SRPQ |
| Answer» C. PRSQ | |
| 269. |
1. One of my friends Krishnan went to live in a village. P. But it was a very slow animal. Q. So Krishnan bought a donkey for 200 rupees. R. One day his new neighbour told him that he must buy a donkey. S. Every family there had a donkey to carry things for them. 6. It did not like to work. |
| A. | SQPR |
| B. | RSQP |
| C. | QPRS |
| D. | PRSQ |
| Answer» C. QPRS | |
| 270. |
1. A friend s rudeness is much more damaging than a stranger s. P. You feel hurt instead of angry. Q. You feel that you re being taken for granted. R. When a friend says sharply, I don t have time to talk to you just now. S. When a friend shows up late for lunch or a shopping trip, with no good reason, 6. Friends after all, are supposed to make up for the thoughtless cruelties of strangers. |
| A. | RPSQ |
| B. | PRSQ |
| C. | SPQR |
| D. | QSPR |
| Answer» B. PRSQ | |
| 271. |
1. Some of the other patrons are even more of a problem than the theatre itself. P. They make noises and create disturbances at their seats. Q. Some act as if they were at home in their own living room watching the TV set. R. People are often messy, so that you re constantly aware of all the food they re eating. S. Many people in the theatre often show themselves to be inconsiderate. 6. People are also always moving around near you, creating a disturbance and interrupting your enjoyment of the movie. |
| A. | SPQR |
| B. | PSRQ |
| C. | QRSP |
| D. | RSQP |
| Answer» D. RSQP | |
| 272. |
1. The recent aircraft accident at Patna airport caused a great shock to the airtravellers. P. Before the aircraft could land, people at the airport saw the plane aflame. Q. In view of different versions, a High Court judge was appointed to inquire into the nature of the accident. R. The plane was scheduled to land at Patna at 6.00 p.m. S. But the officials said that the plane went into flames after landing. 6. The nearest relatives of the deceased passengers were paid a compensation of j 4 lakhs each. |
| A. | QSRP |
| B. | RPSQ |
| C. | RSPQ |
| D. | PSQR |
| Answer» C. RSPQ | |
| 273. |
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 | |
| 274. |
A. The phantom head created by the witches warned him against Macduff. B. The second time they gave him some very ambiguous hope. C. But a bloody child and a child crowned with a golden crown encouraged him to be bold and proud. D. When Macbeth met the weird sisters or witches. |
| A. | DBAC |
| B. | BACD |
| C. | CABD |
| D. | DABC |
| Answer» B. BACD | |
| 275. |
1. The man, P. and no one passing him in the streetQ. was singularly inconspicuous R. who was called Alfred Nobel S. would have given him 6. another look. |
| A. | RQPS |
| B. | QPSR |
| C. | PSQR |
| D. | SPRQ |
| Answer» B. QPSR | |
| 276. |
1. Although fruits can no longer grow once picked, P. taking in oxygen and Q. they continue to respire for sometime, R. giving off carbon dioxide, S. just as human beings do 6. when they breathe. |
| A. | QPRS |
| B. | SQPR |
| C. | RPQS |
| D. | PRSQ |
| Answer» B. SQPR | |
| 277. |
1. Local industries often P. protest the high salaries Q. that this will unreasonably raise R. arguing vehemently S. offered by multinational firms 6. all wages to an excessive level. |
| A. | RQPS |
| B. | PSRQ |
| C. | SRQP |
| D. | PRSQ |
| Answer» C. SRQP | |
| 278. |
1. The Bermuda Triangle is an area P. of many unexplained disappearances, Q. the three points of the triangle being Miami, R. is famous for being the supposed site S. of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida and 6. Bermuda, and San Juan in Puerto Rico. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | SRPQ |
| C. | QSRP |
| D. | RPQS |
| Answer» C. QSRP | |
| 279. |
1. Generally speaking, P. for me by those who have invited me or Q. follow programmes that have been worked out R. who offer themselves as guides and usually in such cases, S. the journeys that I undertake for the purpose of publicity 6. I find the things 1 have to do, wearisome. |
| A. | RPQS |
| B. | SQPR |
| C. | QRPS |
| D. | PRSQ |
| Answer» C. QRPS | |
| 280. |
1. In paliopathology P. would be to obtain Q. the fundamental objective R. background information S. as much 6. on the skeleton as possible. |
| A. | PRQS |
| B. | RPSQ |
| C. | QPSR |
| D. | SRQP |
| Answer» D. SRQP | |
| 281. |
1. Helen Keller has an ageless quality about her in keeping with her amazing life story. P. Although warned by this human reaction, she has no wish to be set aside from the rest of mankind. Q. She is an inspiration to both blind and who can see everywhere. R. When she visited Japan after World War II, boys and girls from remote villages ran to her, crying, Helen Keller . S. Blind, deaf and mute from early childhood, she rose above her triple handicap to become one of the best known characters in the modern world. 6. She believes the blind should live and work with their fellows, with full responsibility. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | PQSR |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | SQRP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 282. |
1. AIDS is a disease caused by a virus called HIV. P. This results in the victim s inability to defend themselves from any infections leading to death. Q. This disease destroys part of the body s immune system. R. AIDS patients are carriers of the virus. S. People who are infected develop AIDS within five to ten years. 6. And they are infected for years without knowing it and transmit the disease to others. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | PSQR |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | SRPQ |
| Answer» B. PSQR | |
| 283. |
1. There was no proper light system on the highway. P. In addition, clouds were gathering in the sky. Q. The night was darker than usual. R. Then suddenly, the wind dropped. S. The atmosphere now was very stuffy. 6. The moon also hid behind the clouds and it made the night gloomier. |
| A. | QRPS. |
| B. | RPQS |
| C. | QPRS |
| D. | SPRQ |
| Answer» D. SPRQ | |
| 284. |
1. The vegetable bin of my refrigerator contained an assortment of weird looking items. P. The carrots dropped into U shapes as I picked them up with the tips of my fingers. Q. To the right of the oranges was a bunch of carrots that had begun to sprout points, spikes and tendrils. R. Near the carrots was a net bag of onions. S. Next to a shriveled, whitecoated lemon were two oranges covered with blue fuzz. 6. Each onion had sent curling shoots through the net until the whole thing resembled a mass of green spaghetti. |
| A. | SQPR |
| B. | QSRP |
| C. | PRSQ |
| D. | RSQP |
| Answer» B. QSRP | |
| 285. |
1. The multi sourcing of P. financial mess with Q. coins led to a R. using their own mix of S. different mints 6. metals and alloys. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | PSRQ |
| C. | RPQS |
| D. | SQRP |
| Answer» B. PSRQ | |
| 286. |
1. Mary and Jo were amateur singers. P. He called them for auditions the following week. Q. So they approached a leading music company. R. They wanted to try their luck at playback singing. S. But the manager said that they would have to qualify an audition test. 6. Fortunately they qualified the test. |
| A. | RSPQ |
| B. | QPRS |
| C. | PRSQ |
| D. | RQSP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 287. |
1. A man is born alone P. good and bad Q.he experiences the R. and dies alone, and S. consequences of 6. his actions alone. |
| A. | RQSP |
| B. | RQPS |
| C. | QSPR |
| D. | PQRS |
| Answer» C. QSPR | |
| 288. |
1. A jackal fell into a dyer s tub. P. He ordered that he should be respected. Q. Meanwhile a lion arrived on the scene. R. He posed as the King of the forest. S. The dyed jackal ran away. 6. Other jackals ran after him and tore him to pieces. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | QPRS |
| C. | SQRP |
| D. | RPQS |
| Answer» E. | |
| 289. |
1. Madurai is a historically important place. P. Besides all these the Chitra festival attracts visitors. Q. It has the famous Meenakshi Temple. R. The place is also famous for the jasmine flower. S. Further it is an architectural marvel. 6. Due to all these factors Madurai is a popular tourist spot. |
| A. | QSRP |
| B. | RSPQ |
| C. | PQRS |
| D. | SRPQ |
| Answer» B. RSPQ | |
| 290. |
1. A lot of people simply dump their rubbish in open bins. P. All sorts of diseases are carried by the flies. Q. Then they come into the house and infect uncovered food. R. In this rubbish the flies breed and multiply. S. Such carelessness invites flies to the rubbish. 6. Consumption of such food can only bring disease and sickness. |
| A. | SPQR |
| B. | RQPS |
| C. | RPQS |
| D. | SRQP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 291. |
1. India led the battle of freedom against imperialism. P. That technique brought us success. Q. We therefore championed the cause of other countries. R, We fought it with a special technique. S. We are happy that they achieved freedom. 6. But some countries are still slaves. |
| A. | QSRP |
| B. | SRPQ |
| C. | RPQS |
| D. | RSQP |
| Answer» D. RSQP | |
| 292. |
1. Snakes are the most feared of all reptiles. P. Superstition and ignorance prevents proper treatment. Q. It is also beneficial to man. R. Snake is not a source of fear and harm. S. Many people are killed by snakes in India and all over the world. 6. Medicines are made from its poison. |
| A. | PRSQ |
| B. | QRSP |
| C. | SPRQ |
| D. | SRQP |
| Answer» D. SRQP | |
| 293. |
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 London. 6. The Queen played a surprising but much appreciated role in it. |
| A. | PRSQ |
| B. | QSRP |
| C. | RQSP |
| D. | PQSR |
| Answer» E. | |
| 294. |
1. His son fell into bad company of village boys. P. The father wanted to wean his son from bad company. Q. A few days later all bananas got spoiled. R. His father was much worried about his son s bad company. S. To give a lesson to the son, his father gave him a few good bananas with a rotten one. 6. The boy understood the desired lesson his father wanted to give him. |
| A. | RPSQ |
| B. | SQPR |
| C. | PSQR |
| D. | QSPR |
| Answer» B. SQPR | |
| 295. |
1. What is this life it, full of care, P. No time to stand beneath the boughs Q. We have no time to stand and stare. R. No time to see, when woods we pass S. And stare as long as sheep or cows 6. Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | QSPR |
| C. | RSPQ |
| D. | SPRQ |
| Answer» B. QSPR | |
| 296. |
1. Proud Little Astronomer sees a huge dragon in the moon. P. Big Astronomer calls him and shows him the fly. Q. He runs to the Big Astronomer and calls him home. R. He is very excited and remembers his rival Big Astronomer. S. Big Astronomer agrees and later discovers a fly in the telescope lens. 6. Little Astronomer is shamefaced and becomes humble. |
| A. | RQSP |
| B. | PQRS |
| C. | RSPQ |
| D. | QPSR |
| Answer» B. PQRS | |
| 297. |
1. Albert Edward had never liked the new vicar. P. He wasn t the type of man they wanted, with a classy congregation. Q. And now, he straightened himself a little. R. He knew his value. S. He d said from the beginning that they had made a mistake. 6. He wasn t going to allow himself to be put upon. |
| A. | PSQR |
| B. | QRPS |
| C. | SPQR |
| D. | SRPQ |
| Answer» D. SRPQ | |
| 298. |
1. Computers have infiltrated into all aspects of life. P. This shows that the computer has become all-powerful. Q. So, it is with many other things where computers are indispensable. R. City traffic, airline booking and air-traffic are all computer-controlled. S. In such a situation, computer breakdown means the breakdown of the system it controls. 6. Such is our dependence on it. |
| A. | RQSP |
| B. | SQPR |
| C. | PQRS |
| D. | RPQS |
| Answer» B. SQPR | |
| 299. |
1. There are some stores P. that make it easy Q.who have R. with reasonable goods S. for people 6. a limited budget. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | SPQR |
| C. | RPSQ |
| D. | QPSR |
| Answer» D. QPSR | |
| 300. |
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 world 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 | |