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1801.

How would you describe Mr. Pontellier’s conduct during the evening ?

A. Very generous
B. Justifiably impatient
C. Passionate and irrational
D. Patronizing and self-centred
Answer» E.
1802.

Directions: In each of the following sentence some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labeled as P, Q, R, S to produce the correct sequence. Choose the proper sequence from the four alternatives:P. even whenQ. are well informedR. people engaged in a conversationS. their conversation may be dull

A. QSPR
B. RQPS
C. SRQP
D. SORP
Answer» C. SRQP
1803.

In the first stanza of the extract, the soldiers are:

A. talking to each other about their personal problems.
B. waiting for their commander's order
C. thinking about the result of the war
D. seen riding fast to the enemy territory.
Answer» E.
1804.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick one of the given options that fit in their correct order.A. “We are going to the market,” declared Reetu and Geetu.B. “Where are you going?” the father asked.C. “Take your umbrella, it is going to rain,” the mother said.D. “Yes, definitely. We will,” replied the two.

A. BACD
B. DCAB
C. ABDC
D. BCDA
Answer» B. DCAB
1805.

How can consciousness be slipped away?

A. Too much or too little connectivity between neurons
B. No connectivity between neurons
C. Too much connectivity between neurons
D. Too little connectivity between neurons
Answer» B. No connectivity between neurons
1806.

His name was not there on the list because ________.

A. he booked the ticket in time
B. he did not have a ticket for the reserved compartments
C. Railway authorities forgot to print his name
D. the list of passengers was not there on one of the compartments
Answer» C. Railway authorities forgot to print his name
1807.

Directions: Given below are four sentences, three of which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.A. I have something serious to tell you and want you to pay attention.B. It becomes even more important now when it concerns the fortunes of the whole family.C. I will finally let you hold in your hand the priceless Rowland ruby worth thousands of pounds!D. It is a matter of utmost importance to our Rowland family.

A. ABCD
B. ABDC
C. ACBD
D. ADBC
Answer» E.
1808.

According to Gandhiji, what is the most powerful force in existence?

A. Truth
B. Violence
C. Non-violence
D. Morality
Answer» D. Morality
1809.

According to the passage, what is "impossible hope" ?

A. One day, all the people of the world will follow only one religion
B. One day, there will be no religion
C. Purity and charity are the exclusive possessions
D. Banner of every religion will soon be written
Answer» B. One day, there will be no religion
1810.

has a _________ of injury or death.

A. hope
B. wish
C. will
D. risk
Answer» E.
1811.

A person who writes with large letters that cross over to the top line is likely to be

A. introverted
B. aggressive
C. diffident
D. outgoing
Answer» E.
1812.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. But after a while they all began to blur in our memories.B. When we arrived in Bangkok, we took a tour of the city's famous Buddhist temples.C. However there was one temple, the Temple of Golden Buddha, which left an indelible impression in our hearts and minds.D. We visited numerous temples that day.

A. DCBA
B. BACD
C. ADBC
D. BDAC
Answer» E.
1813.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. Then, they spread as the unmined coal starts burning with oxygen drawn from pores and mine shafts.B. An entire township- Jharia is to be relocated because of the uncontrollable underground fires.C. These fires start mostly from burning trash close to coal pits.D. This is a grave threat as poisonous fumes of carbon monoxide rise up from underground fires.

A. BCAD
B. DCAB
C. CDAB
D. BDAC
Answer» B. DCAB
1814.

In the following question, sentences of a paragraph have been jumbled and labelled as A, B, C and D. You are required to rearrange the jumbled sentences of the paragraph and mark your response accordingly by selecting the correct option.A. Self-portraits have a long history in the art world.B. Since 2014, the United States has celebrated June 21 as National Selfie Day to honor this distinctive style.C. With the rise of smartphones, selfies captured by cameras rather than paint have become increasingly popular.D. What do you do when nobody is around to take your picture? You take a selfie.

A. DACB
B. DCBA
C. BDCA
D. ABCD
Answer» B. DCBA
1815.

An award-winning study by a group of researchers suggests that men are as prone to buying on impulse as women but women feel more guilty about shopping.Which one of the following statements can be inferred from the given text?

A. Some men and women indulge in buying on impulse.
B. All men and women indulge in buying on impulse.
C. Few men and women indulge in buying on impulse.
D. Many men and women indulge in buying on impulse.
Answer» B. All men and women indulge in buying on impulse.
1816.

Directions: In each of the following sentence some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labeled as P, Q, R, S to produce the correct sequence. Choose the proper sequence from the four alternatives:P. the child burnt downQ. the houseR. by playingS. with matches

A. RSPQ
B. QSPR
C. RPSQ
D. QPSR
Answer» B. QSPR
1817.

Choose the option that correctly answers the question.Which of the following should NOT be done during a tornado?

A. Be indoors
B. Take shelter in the basement
C. Lie down on your stomach
D. Be close to heavy objects
Answer» E.
1818.

In which archaeological period silk was first produced?

A. Paleolithic Period
B. Mesolithic Period
C. Neolithic Period
D. Epipaleolithic Period
Answer» D. Epipaleolithic Period
1819.

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word as used in the passage.ABUSED

A. Polite
B. Treat well
C. Utilized
D. Compliment
Answer» B. Treat well
1820.

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word as used in the passage:CHARGE

A. Calm
B. Settle
C. Accuse
D. Absolve
Answer» E.
1821.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. It was an honor as well as a relief to the family of the deceased.B. The district collector announced a gallantry award and financial aid for his family.C. A soldier died fighting on the battlefield.D. The money was promptly disbursed from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.

A. CBDA
B. CDBA
C. BACD
D. BCAD
Answer» B. CDBA
1822.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A:"Impossible," said the people when they heard the condition.B: The Emperor offered a reward of 1000 gold coins to any man who could come to the palace observing the following condition.C: Just then a villager came carrying a string cot over his head and claimed the prize.D: The man had to walk in the sun without an umbrella but he had to be in the shade at the same time.

A. CDAB
B. ABCD
C. BCDA
D. BDAC
Answer» E.
1823.

Directions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options select the one that gives their correct order.A. He went into a part of the city I had never seen before and walked around a few alleys.B. At one point I distinctly saw him turn around as if to make sure no one was following him; then he darted away.C. From my conversation with the cook I had learned that Ram Parshad had started to head out of the house at the same time every evening.D. One day I followed at a distance to know where he went every day.

A. ABCD
B. DBAC
C. CABD
D. CDAB
Answer» E.
1824.

Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S and are given below each sentence in four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.P. it is in this context thatQ. and prosperity must be viewedR. the role of agricultureS. as a provider of jobs

A. P Q R S
B. R S P Q
C. P R Q S
D. R S Q P
Answer» D. R S Q P
1825.

Direction: The question below consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.From a picnic tablethrough the playground (P) while we unpacked a basket (Q) we watched them laugh and leap (R) bulging with sandwiches and cookies (S) The correct sequence should be

A. R S Q P
B. Q P R S
C. R P Q S
D. Q S R P
Answer» D. Q S R P
1826.

It _______ a feeling of love and

A. Originates
B. Develops
C. Create
D. Exploits
Answer» C. Create
1827.

How many members were there in the newly arrived family?

A. Seven
B. Nine
C. Six
D. Five
Answer» B. Nine
1828.

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:In today's global economy,1. Regulations are not effectively used to protect local markets.2. Social and environmental concerns are generally ignored by governments across the world while implementing the regulations.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
1829.

Direction: The question below consist of a set of labelled sentences. Out of four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences which form a paragraph.The Pygmalion effect is a psychological phenomenon wherein high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area.P. Its name comes from the story of Pygmalion, a mythical Greek sculptorQ. She took pity and brought the statue to life and the couple married and went on to have a daughter, Paphos.R. Unable to love a human, Pygmalion appealed to Aphrodite, the goddess of love.S. Pygmalion carved a statue of a woman and then became enamoured with it.The conclusion derived from that story is that the same way Pygmalion’s fixation on the statue brought it to life, our focus on a belief or assumption can do the same. The flipside is the Golem effect, wherein low expectations lead to decreased performance.

A. PQRS
B. PSQR
C. PQSR
D. PSRQ
Answer» E.
1830.

Mr. Mugabe's political weakness became apparent when

A. he endorsed his wife
B. he turned against the army
C. he suffered from health issues
D. he dismissed Mr. Mnangagwa
Answer» E.
1831.

Choose the most appropriate phrase from the options given below to complete the following sentence.India is a post-colonial country because

A. it was a former British colony
B. Indian Information Technology professionals have colonized the world
C. India does not follow any colonial practices
D. India has helped other countries gain freedom
Answer» B. Indian Information Technology professionals have colonized the world
1832.

According to the passage, for which of the following reasons is the viability of financial inclusion under question?

A. Banks always prefer the cheapest package (to cut cost) while making a choice of technology to be used.
B. Business correspondent agents are highly demotivatad to pursue their activity as a full-time job.
C. The investments made by banks and their delivery partners are not yielding equal amounts of returns.
D. Banks do not have an adequate number of delivery partners required to tap the unbanked market.
E. Banks do not have an adequate manpower to explore the diversity of the unbanked market, thereby identifying the right target customers for various programmes.
Answer» D. Banks do not have an adequate number of delivery partners required to tap the unbanked market.
1833.

Given below are four sentences, three of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.A. A three-year-old boy disappeared from home.B. When found, he was sleeping on the bench.C. Someone left the gate open and he wandered out.D. He crossed the road and went into the park.

A. ABDC
B. ACDB
C. ADBC
D. ACBD
Answer» C. ADBC
1834.

Leela is older than her cousin Pavithra. Pavithra’s brother Shiva is older than Leela. When Pavithra and Shiva are visiting Leela, all three like to play chess. Pavithra wins more often than Leela does. Which one of the following statements must be TRUE based on the above?

A. When Shiva plays chess with Leela and Pavithra, he often loses.
B. Leela is the oldest of the three.
C. Shiva is a better chess player than Pavithra.
D. Pavithra is the youngest of the three.
Answer» E.
1835.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. Today, man is master of the world and he makes the animals do what he likes.B. Others he eats; and those like the lion and the tiger, he shoots for pleasure.C. Early man, when he first came, must have been surrounded by many huge animals, and he must have lived in fear of them.D. Some he tames like the horse, the cow, the elephant, the dog, the cat and so many others.

A. BCDA
B. CADB
C. ACBD
D. CBDA
Answer» C. ACBD
1836.

On what basis were the Massai people regarded as rich and powerful?

A. by the way dressed
B. on the basis of a number of cattle they had
C. on the basis of jobs
D. on the basis of money they had
E. None of the above
Answer» C. on the basis of jobs
1837.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Revamp'.

A. Renovate
B. Overhaul
C. Ameliorate
D. Stabilise
E. Recast
Answer» E. Recast
1838.

"All for each, each for all" means:-

A. Everyone in the country should look for the benefit of all the others
B. All of us should be having business for motto
C. Each of us should be concerned for highest profits
D. None of the above
Answer» B. All of us should be having business for motto
1839.

How does a modern war turn into a global war?

A. Compelling other countries to take sides
B. By voluntary participation of other countries
C. By means of friendly feelings of one against other country
D. By interfering to cease further destruction
Answer» B. By voluntary participation of other countries
1840.

Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.A gang of robbersWhile they were fast asleep (P) entered the village (Q) and stole the property of the villagers (R) at night (S)The proper sequence should be

A. Q S R P
B. S Q P R
C. S P Q R
D. Q P S R
Answer» B. S Q P R
1841.

Directions: There is a relationship between the given two words. A similar relationship exists between one pair of words from the given alternatives. Identify the correct pair of words and mark the answer.Mayor : City

A. Clerk : Office
B. Frog : Swim
C. President : Nation
D. Snake : Bite
Answer» D. Snake : Bite
1842.

India was not overrun by the Japanese during the Pacific War because—

A. Japan had friendly relations with Britain
B. Japan was interested in India’s freedom
C. Japan was skeptical about its success in War
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
1843.

After Rajendra Chola returned from his voyage to Indonesia, he _______ to visit the temple in Thanjavur.

A. Was wishing
B. Is wishing
C. Wished
D. Had wished
Answer» D. Had wished
1844.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. So, clearly, where you get your news from matters since you can’t possibly be expected to verify and authenticate every bit of ‘news’ you receive.B. Are you really sure those apparently sound bits of medical advice you received as forwards would pass muster with your doctor?C. Yet, we do often forward these in the belief that we are doing a good deed to our friends and relatives.D. Being educated is no guarantee against falling prey to fake news.

A. DBCA
B. BACD
C. CADB
D. ACBD
Answer» B. BACD
1845.

Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and {d). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.P. for guest teachersQ. in the department of BiotechnologyR. was also heldS. a Selection Committee meeting

A. SPRQ
B. QRSP
C. PRQS
D. RSPQ
Answer» B. QRSP
1846.

Pick out a phrase or a word which means the same as a group of people considered to be superior to others because of their social standing or wealth

A. elitist
B. disadvantaged
C. cultural wallflowers
D. hard-wired
Answer» B. disadvantaged
1847.

Once the team of analysts identifies the problem, we _________ in a better position to comment on the issue. Which one of the following choices CANNOT fill the given blank?

A. will be
B. were to be
C. are going to be
D. might be
Answer» C. are going to be
1848.

A river along with its tributaries may be called a:

A. flood plain
B. river system
C. peninsula
D. highland
Answer» C. peninsula
1849.

Direction: Rearrange the following part of the sentence in form of a meaningful sentence.my brother (P)/ to attend his friend’s wedding (Q)/ is going to Chennai (R)/ tomorrow. (S)

A. PSQR
B. QPSR
C. RQPS
D. PRSQ
Answer» E.
1850.

Considering sections C and E, which of the following reasons can be inferred for using NRM measurement tests for admissions?1. NRMs are subject-specific tests and are thus useful for the admission process.2. NRMs measures the relative performance of the students and thus it is easier to select them for admission with the help of bell curve distribution.3. NRMs measure aptitude and proficiency and thus it is easier to classify students and select them for admission.4. NRMs are based on the percentage system to compare various students applying for admissions.

A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Only 4
E. Only 2 and 3
Answer» F.