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1901.

Direction: 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 (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly. The small boy who P. broke his legQ. fell downR. andS. had climbed the wallThe proper sequence should be

A. P S R Q
B. S Q R P
C. Q S R P
D. S P R Q
Answer» C. Q S R P
1902.

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.Harm : Danger

A. Sweet : Sour
B. Stout : Weak
C. Injure : Incapacitate
D. Happy : Unhappy
Answer» D. Happy : Unhappy
1903.

According to the passage, you are not capable of being a member of a group, of a society until you become ______.

A. Parent
B. Civil
C. Dogmatic
D. Auditious
Answer» C. Dogmatic
1904.

Identify the correct figure of speech used in the second stanza.

A. Metaphor
B. Alliteration
C. Pun
D. Simile
Answer» E.
1905.

According to the passage, what did Mother Teresa learned the hard way in her life?

A. They there are no great acts, only small acts are done with great love.
B. That she had been so busy striving that she had missed out on living
C. That her days were over scheduled and her mind was over worked.
D. That she was so busy chasing life’s big pleasures that she had missed out on the little one’s
Answer» B. That she had been so busy striving that she had missed out on living
1906.

Fill in the blank in the given sentence:The early etymologists devised principles ______.

A. which were partly correct
B. which were partly incorrect
C. which were correct
D. which were incorrect
Answer» D. which were incorrect
1907.

According to this passage, one of the chief factors that controls the editorial policy of a newspaper is

A. the interest of the nation
B. the interest of the advertisers
C. the interest of the reader
D. None of the above
Answer» C. the interest of the reader
1908.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ 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/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. The second centre is much smaller.P. It will be known as Dhana Dhanya Cultural Complex.Q. It will come up at Alipore.R. The State Government has decided to setup this centre.S. But it is equally attractive.6.This will be built in the memory of Dwijendralal Roy.

A. PQSR
B. RQSP
C. SQPR
D. QPSR
Answer» D. QPSR
1909.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. The subjects taught in the Gurukul varied from Sanskrit to Mathematics.B. Indian education has its roots in the ancient ages.C. However this system changed when the British ca me to India.D. In those days the Gurukul system was followed.

A. BDAC
B. DCAB
C. BCAD
D. CBAD
Answer» B. DCAB
1910.

Directions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. They grew cabbages and carrots in their back yard.B. The family was very poor and was always hungry because there was a war on.C. They also had a chicken, which provided the family with eggs, but still they were hungry.D. Their country had been invaded by a foreign army.

A. DABC
B. CADB
C. CDAB
D. BDAC
Answer» E.
1911.

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.WKDL : XIGH : : DIHS : ?

A. OEGE
B. GEKO
C. EGKO
D. EGEO
Answer» D. EGEO
1912.

Direction: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.S1: A mighty popular Revolt broke out in Northern and Central India in 1857.P: Sepoys, or the Indian soldiers of the Company's armyQ: but soon engulfed wide regions and involved the massesR: and nearly swept away the British ruleS: It began with a mutiny of theS6: Millions of peasants, artisans and soldiers fought heroically and wrote a glorious chapter.The proper sequence should be

A. R S P Q
B. P Q R S
C. S P Q R
D. Q R P S
Answer» D. Q R P S
1913.

Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.A. He took great care of his subjects and made sure they lived in happiness.B. Sometimes he himself went amongst the people in disguise to see and learn about their actual state.C. He sent spies into the kingdom to report to him about the condition of his people.D. A just and loving king once ruled over a large kingdom.

A. BDAC
B. DBCA
C. DACB
D. CABD
Answer» D. CABD
1914.

As per the passage, without imagination the 'progress' would become

A. Humanistic
B. Mechanical
C. Creative
D. Realistic
Answer» C. Creative
1915.

According to the passage, effectiveness of the gears can be better understood

A. By investigating the motor gears
B. By investigating the skater gears
C. By inspiring people to invest financially and psychologically
D. By rationally investigating the injuries by regrouping them
Answer» E.
1916.

How do New Guinea children spend their time in the day?

A. In front of T.V
B. Passively entertained by movies
C. Fighting animals in the wild
D. Talking and playing
Answer» E.
1917.

In Chinese medical theory, the five internal organs and meridian systems _________.

A. are believed to have musical chords.
B. are believed to have no musical tones.
C. are believed to have same musical tones.
D. are believed to have corresponding musical tones.
Answer» E.
1918.

Given below are six sentences, four of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.Sentence 1. At least 370 residents of the islands of Java and Sumatra were killed on Saturday when a sudden tsunami struck the coastline.P. While Indonesia has tsunami-detection buoys positioned off its coastlines, they have not functioned for six years.Q. An eruption of the volcano Anak Krakatau set off an underwater landslide at 2130 hours local time Saturday, triggering a giant tsunami.R. But given the landslide’s proximity to inhabited areas, an early-warning system may not have affected the outcome, according to experts.S. Anak Krakatau, is located at the entrance to the Sunda Strait, about 20 nm from the nearest populated shores.Sentence 6. In addition to the rising death toll, more than 1450 were injured in the disaster, and another 130 remain missing.

A. PQSR
B. QSPR
C. PRQS
D. QPRS
Answer» C. PRQS
1919.

How many words are usually used by an English speaking person?

A. 5,000
B. 10,000
C. 15,000
D. 3,000
Answer» B. 10,000
1920.

It was a ____ race

A. 100 metre
B. 100 yard
C. 100 feet
D. 100 kilometre
Answer» C. 100 feet
1921.

Ostrich is very popular because ______.

A. it can't run very fast
B. it can fly very high
C. it is seen all over the world
D. it is the largest of all birds
Answer» E.
1922.

In each of the questions given below, rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order, and choose the correct option.When botanists endeavored by means of the microscopeP - to see the cells multiplying and producing actual growthQ - it was discovered that this phenomenon took place for the most partR - at night during the absence of light

A. RPQ
B. QRP
C. RQP
D. PQR
Answer» E.
1923.

Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.A. Mummy struggled to pull them apart and finally succeeded.B. She tried to get them to make up but they did not listen.C. It was a fierce fight, of course.D. The two children scratched and hit each other

A. ACBD
B. DBAC
C. CBDA
D. CDAB
Answer» E.
1924.

In the context of the passage which of the following is not true ? Water should be central to our thinking because:

A. We cannot survive without water
B. It is a life-line for our farmers
C. It is considered holy by most religions
D. It is the core of life.
Answer» E.
1925.

Identify the one word opposite to SPAN in meaning:

A. Stretch
B. Length
C. Duration
D. Compress
Answer» E.
1926.

Given below are four sentences, three of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.A. Marijuana is gaining popularity around the world, and Thailand became the first south-east Asian country to legalize it.B. Beginning with the new year, people will be able to use it as a medicine or study it.C. However, they will be able to carry certain amounts of drugs, only if they have a prescription or certificate.D. According to the new law, the production, import, export, possession and use of marijuana products will be legal for medical purposes.

A. ACBD
B. ABCD
C. ADBC
D. ABDC
Answer» D. ABDC
1927.

Fill in the blank with a suitable option."Cetaceans should be ________ “nonhuman persons” and as such should have their own specific rights"

A. Considered
B. Watched
C. Worshipped
D. Prayed
E. Scorned
Answer» B. Watched
1928.

A genius is a man with _________ ideas.

A. common
B. original
C. clever
D. bright
Answer» C. clever
1929.

From the passage, it may be determined that the word "mercantile" has something to do with

A. commerce
B. danger
C. America
D. spirituality
Answer» B. danger
1930.

Choose the correct option:Notices should be

A. brief and formal
B. long and wordy
C. short and informal
D. indirect
Answer» B. long and wordy
1931.

In the following question, there are six parts marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The position of S1 and S6 is fixed. Some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts and choose the proper sequence from the given options.S1. Two partridges (quail-like birds) lived in a certain tree in the jungle. While one of them lived on the branches, the other lived inside a hole at the foot of the tree.P. One day, one of them went away with some more partridges in search of food.Q. They became good friends, and they would spend long hours with each other telling each other stories and events of their livesR. In this manner, the partridges spent their time in happiness.S. As was usual, when he did not return back even at sunset, the other partridge started worryingS6. He thought, "He has not done this ever. Why has the partridge not returned home today? Has been trapped by some hunter? Or maybe even killed? I cannot live without him. I am certain there is some reason why he has not returned even at nightfall."

A. QRPS
B. SPRQ
C. SPQR
D. QRSP
Answer» B. SPRQ
1932.

According to the passage which region has a major share of mountains to the exclusion of other landforms ?

A. Southern Switzerland
B. Eastern France
C. South- West Germany
D. Northern Switzerland
Answer» E.
1933.

'Divine' in the poem is related to

A. earthly
B. connected with God
C. corporeal
D. mortal
Answer» C. corporeal
1934.

Macro Polo while complaining that Indian ships had only a cover spread over the cargo when loaded, was complaining about the absence of which of the following?

A. Decks
B. Pintle
C. Gudgeon
D. Steering oar
Answer» B. Pintle
1935.

From the passage, we can infer that an epidemic can be controlled if:

A. people have faith in their government
B. a country has foresight and is proactive
C. all countries work together
D. a country is rich and authoritarian
Answer» C. all countries work together
1936.

In which of the following options will the expression P < M be definitely true?

A. M < R > P > S
B. M > S < P < F
C. Q < M < F = P
D. P = A < R < M
Answer» E.
1937.

Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first sentences in each sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labeled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.S1: The country's economy is growing and would continue to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years.S6: The market share of electrical vehicles increases with the increasing availability of infrastructure.P: It also provides us an opportunity to grow as a manufacturer of electric vehicles.Q: According to NITI Aayog (2019), if India reaches electric vehicles sales penetration, emission and oil savings can be achieved.R: Given the commitments that India had made on the climate front as a nation and on environmental aspects, it is likely that a larger share of the automobile sector would be in the form of electric vehicles.S: This presents a great opportunity for the automobile industry as the demand for automobiles would only increase.The correct sequence should be:

A. S, R, Q, P
B. R, Q, S, P
C. Q, P, S, R
D. Q, S, R, P
Answer» B. R, Q, S, P
1938.

In the following question, four pairs of words are given. Find the the word pair which have dissimilar meaning from the options given below:

A. retrospective/prospective
B. entice/lure
C. abhor/detest
D. introspection/brooding
Answer» B. entice/lure
1939.

In order to evade the law, the lady

A. Hid the dog under the seat
B. Got off the bus
C. Gave the dog to a fellow passenger
D. Put the dog in her pocket
Answer» E.
1940.

Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations. However, it is no understatement that they have taken over our world today. The internet, for example, is ubiquitous. Many believe that the internet itself is an unintended consequence of the original invention. With the advent of mobile computing on our phones, a whole new dimension is now enabled. One is left wondering if all these developments are good or, more importantly, required.Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above paragraph?(i) The author believes that computers are not good for us.(ii) Mobile computers and the internet are both intended inventions

A. (i) only
B. (ii) only
C. both (i) and (ii)
D. neither (i) nor (ii)
Answer» E.
1941.

Directions: In the following question, parts of a sentence have been jumbled. You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly by selecting the correct option.P. two flask-shaped bags/ Q. inside / R. for / S. it / T. storing / U. belly/ V. its / W. has/ X. water

A. SWPQVURTX
B. XQTVRUPSW
C. QUSVXWTRP
D. QVUSWPRTX
Answer» B. XQTVRUPSW
1942.

How was Ramlal expected to set an example for the villagers?

A. By treating Bholi as an equal
B. By marrying off his daughters at an early age
C. By sending his daughters to school
D. By sending his sons to school
Answer» D. By sending his sons to school
1943.

Choose the most appropriate option.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The reported leakage of an exam question paper
B. The Education Minister's press conference
C. Suspension of government officials by the minister
D. The difficulties faced by students in an examination
Answer» B. The Education Minister's press conference
1944.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. It hurts the heart most of all by inflating blood pressure.B. You can blow up and let it out or bottle it up and ignore it.C. The question then arises– What to do about it?D. Researchers have long agreed that anger hurts your health.

A. DBCA
B. CADB
C. BCAD
D. DACB
Answer» E.
1945.

How does Kurzweil differs from Alvin Toffler ?

A. Accurate prediction
B. Futurist and Technologist
C. Technological genius
D. Futurist
Answer» B. Futurist and Technologist
1946.

In the following question, there are six parts marked S1, S6, P, Q, R, and S.The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts and choose the proper sequence from the given options.(S1) Once when a lion, the king of the jungle, was asleep, a little mouse began running up and down on him.(P) This soon awakened the lion, who placed his huge paw on the mouse, and opened his big jaws to swallow him(Q) I shall never repeat it and I shall never forget your kindness(R) "Pardon, O King!" cried the little mouse(S) "Forgive me this time and who knows, I may be able to do you a good turn one of these days!”(S6) The lion was so tickled by the idea of the mouse being able to help him that he lifted his paw and let him go.

A. PRQS
B. SQPR
C. QSPR
D. QPRS
Answer» B. SQPR
1947.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. It was known as Lolark Ghat earlier and was renamed in honor of the saint.B. In 1941, industrialist B.D. Birla undertook the renovation of the ghat.C. Among the seven ghats that are associated with his life, the Tulsi Ghat is most special.D. The glorious city of Kashi, famous for its ghats along the Ganges river, is where the 17th-century saint-poet, Tulsidas, lived.

A. BDCA
B. DCAB
C. ABDC
D. CDBA
Answer» C. ABDC
1948.

Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, 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 re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.P - the cry of general public, Q - agenda in any country, R - public policy making, S - is generally driven by

A. QRSP
B. RPSQ
C. PSQR
D. RQSP
Answer» E.
1949.

In the following items each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentence are given in the beginning as SI and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.SI : Good memory is so common that we regard a man who does not possess it as eccentric.S6 : She wheeled away the perambulator, picturing to herself his terror when he would come out and find the baby gone.P : I have heard of a father who, having offered to take the baby out in a perambulator, was tempted by the sunny morning to pause on his journey and slip into a public house for a glass of beer.Q : A little later, his wife had to do some shopping which took her past the public house where to her horror, she discovered her sleeping baby.R : Leaving the perambulator outside, he disappeared into the drink shop.S : Indignant at her husband’s behaviour, she decided to teach him a lesson.The proper sequence should be

A. P Q R S
B. P R Q S
C. P S Q R
D. P Q S R
Answer» C. P S Q R
1950.

Raman is confident of speaking English ______ six months as he has been practising regularly ______ the last three weeks.

A. during, for
B. for, since
C. for, in
D. within, for
Answer» E.