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701.

How can we prevent youth from committing suicide?

A. By making families progressive.
B. By creating an environment which promotes good behaviour.
C. By creating an environment which promotes positive well being.
D. By creating career opportunities.
Answer» D. By creating career opportunities.
702.

After reading the passage, it can be said that it is an extract from:

A. an 18th century news
B. a survey of European cities
C. a scientific article on the design of street lamps
D. an article on the history of street lighting
Answer» E.
703.

Lincolon showed that he was-

A. a proud man
B. an unusual man
C. an obedient son
D. a shameless son
Answer» B. an unusual man
704.

How can we say that God’s creatures are most fortunate and happy?

A. They have no friends to share their joys and sorrows.
B. They do not have enough pleasures at their disposal.
C. They have a benevolent Mother Nature to look after them.
D. The world they live in lacks romance and beauty.
Answer» D. The world they live in lacks romance and beauty.
705.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. It has been a leading producer of both industrial and agricultural goods.B. The United States of America holds a dominant position in the world because of its high economic development.C. Because of its enormous output, the United States has a major share in world trade.D. It is also a leader in the development and application of innovative technology.

A. ABCD
B. DABC
C. BACD
D. BCAD
Answer» D. BCAD
706.

Four jumbled sentences are given. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. The middle sun was the one we usually see every day, but the ones on either side were the sun’s smaller reflections.B. It looked like there were three suns in the sky.C. A local meteorological centre explained that reflection is caused by sunshine high in the sky and light passing through snow crystals in the air.D. A rare celestial phenomenon appeared in Mongolia.

A. DBCA
B. DBAC
C. ADBC
D. ACBD
Answer» C. ADBC
707.

From the passage one can arrive at the conclusion that both brain training and standardized tests -

A. sharpen logical thinking through intensive training.
B. make you more intelligent and get better results.
C. do not really increase overall IQ and mental abilities.
D. increase brain functioning and performance.
Answer» D. increase brain functioning and performance.
708.

According to the passage, animals in zoos suffer cruelty:

A. by being kept in artificial environments
B. by being physically tortured or abused
C. by being starved to death
D. by being forced to perform for the visitors
Answer» B. by being physically tortured or abused
709.

His hunger for reading is insatiable. He reads indiscriminately. He is most certainly a/an __________ reader.

A. all-round
B. precocious
C. voracious
D. wise
Answer» D. wise
710.

Match List I with List II List I List IIA. Exhaustion I. Not able to complete work B. CynicismII. No energy for workC. InefficiencyIII. No interest in customerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A - I, B - II, C - III
B. A - III, B - II, C - I
C. A - II, B - III, C - I
D. A - II, B - I, C - III
Answer» D. A - II, B - I, C - III
711.

According to the passage, the main authority that kept the European Society together was:

A. the feudal system
B. the king
C. the church
D. the peasantry
Answer» D. the peasantry
712.

According to the passage, what is the meaning of 'counterproductive?'

A. Having the opposite of the desired effect
B. Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
C. Achieving a significant amount or result.
D. Arranged or structured in a systematic way.
Answer» B. Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
713.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. The elephant tusks were tracked from the Democratic Republic of Congo for two months.B. Customs officials in Thailand say it's the biggest seizure in the country's history.C. Four tonnes of ivory, with a market value of $6 million - it was an impressive haul.D. Officials say they were being transported to Laos, from where they believed the ivory would be sold to customers across Asia.

A. ABCD
B. CABD
C. ACDB
D. CBAD
Answer» E.
714.

from leadership in culture-(P), in military situations and in face-to-face small groups-(Q), leadership has wide range of expressions-(R), to leadership in polities-(S)The proper sequence should be:

A. RSQP
B. PQRS
C. RPSQ
D. SQRP
Answer» D. SQRP
715.

Ants organize complicated tasks efficiently because:

A. the queen lays eggs round the clock
B. of their ability to communicate
C. they have a large number of working males
D. monarchy prevails in their colonies
Answer» C. they have a large number of working males
716.

Direction: In this section two sentences are given and you are required to find the correct sentence which combines both the sentences. Choose the correct response 1), 2), 3) or 4) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Which is the correct combination of the given two sentences?Parents have been waiting since morning. They want to meet the counsellor.

A. The counsellor has been waiting to meet the parents since morning.
B. Parents had been waiting to meet the counsellor since the morning.
C. Parents are waiting to meet the counsellor in the morning.
D. Parents have been waiting since morning to meet the counsellor.
Answer» E.
717.

How did Swami feel about sleeping alone?

A. He felt safe and reassured.
B. He was confident.
C. He was very scared.
D. He felt grateful for the chance.
Answer» D. He felt grateful for the chance.
718.

mistakes and _________ of road traffic rules followers.

A. lack
B. plenty
C. scarce
D. enough
Answer» B. plenty
719.

Directions: Find out the proper sequence of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph.A. Bolder isn't always better, however.B. Red, orange and purple are vibrant colours with energising effects to counter the blues.C. The eye must catch it, look at it and study it.D. Too much colour can be overwhelming to some people.E. So, if not the change of paints, go for a bright-coloured table-cloth instead.

A. ABDEC
B. ABCED
C. BACED
D. BECAD
Answer» E.
720.

Choose the correct option.In her diary Renia writes about?

A. Her loneliness
B. Life in Przemysl
C. Life on her father's estate
D. Her fun filled childhood days
Answer» B. Life in Przemysl
721.

In the following question, there are six parts marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S.The position 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) In 1962, Eunice Kennedy Shriver the sister of President John F. Kennedy started a summer camp for kids.(P) Similar camps were funded across the United States and Canada(Q) The camp, called Camp Shriver(R) Camp Shriver became a yearly occurrence, and, with support from the Joseph Kennedy Jr. Foundation(S) Intended to provide a place for these children to play while also promoting the benefits of physical activity(S6) The camps focused on sports and gave out awards for physical achievements.

A. SQPR
B. PQSR
C. QSRP
D. PQRS
Answer» D. PQRS
722.

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 statement P. therefore you must listen carefullyQ. what the speaker has saidR. in order to understandS. will be made just onceThe proper sequence should be

A. S P R Q
B. S R Q P
C. R S P Q
D. S P Q R
Answer» B. S R Q P
723.

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 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. Scientists point outP. of sunspot activityQ. that it is an aftermath thatR. has now reached its peakS. of the eleven-year cycle

A. R S P Q
B. P Q S R
C. Q R P S
D. Q S P R
Answer» D. Q S P R
724.

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. When he was a little boy, he lived on a farm in the country.P. He used to feed the chicken in the morning.Q. After Lunch, it was too hot to work or play.R. It was his grandfather's vegetable farm.S. Then he played in the fields until noon.6. So everyone took a nap for two or three hours.

A. PQSR
B. RPQS
C. PSRQ
D. RPSQ
Answer» E.
725.

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 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 National Health Policy 2017 envisages the creation of a digital health technology ecosystem.S6 : Secondly, offering financial protection up to ₹5 lakhs per year per family for the deprived 10 crores plus households.P : Ayushman Bharat comprising twin missions is set to transform the nation's health system.Q : This will also foster a linkage across public and private healthcare.R : The policy aims at developing an integrated health information system that serves the need of all stakeholders and improves efficiency, transparency.S : This will be carried out by operationalising firstly 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres offering preventive and primary care.The correct sequence should be:

A. Q S R P
B. Q R S P
C. R Q P S
D. S P R Q
Answer» D. S P R Q
726.

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 correct1. Adversity is a curse.P. When everything 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
727.

Initially the adults were not as friendly as the children because:

A. they were not interested in gifts
B. they were missing their families
C. they did not trust the soldiers
D. they did not want to celebrate Christmas
Answer» D. they did not want to celebrate Christmas
728.

In the following question, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark the corresponding option. he was a tiny man (P) with a sprightly walk (Q) tall (R) barely five feet (S)The correct sequence should be

A. RSQP
B. SRQP
C. QSPR
D. PSRQ
Answer» E.
729.

How can you play a big role in helping children to be successful?

A. by creating opportunities for children to explore different objects, activities, and nurturing those interests
B. by ignoring their talents
C. by scolding and instructing them the ways you like
D. by getting furious if they do something wrong
Answer» B. by ignoring their talents
730.

How is music an important part of life?

A. It makes us feel different emotions.
B. It makes us sad.
C. It helps in our daily activities.
D. It helps us in remembering things.
Answer» D. It helps us in remembering things.
731.

Given below are two statements. Statement (I): The cynicism stage of Burnout is often experienced by employees engaged in production activity, due to excessive work pressure. Statement (II): In the Cynicism stage of burnout, a person withdraws from others and shows a lack of interest towards them. In light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false
C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is true
Answer» B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false
732.

It is a wonderful feeling ‘It’ refers to

A. The steep path
B. The prisoner
C. The mountain
D. Mountaineering
Answer» E.
733.

Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the part of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and choose the correct sequence.P: trade operating from a colonyQ: held a meetingR: demanding a probe into the illegal drugS: the residents of the city

A. Q R S P
B. S P Q R
C. S Q R P
D. R S Q P
Answer» D. R S Q P
734.

According to the passage, what does ''failing to truly live while we are alive means.''?

A. End up thinking of death all our lives.
B. Never letting the fullness of our humanity see the light of day.
C. Focus on basic and incremental acts of decency.
D. Over scheduling our days and over paying ourselves.
Answer» C. Focus on basic and incremental acts of decency.
735.

R2D2 is a robot. R2D2 can repair aeroplanes. No other robot can repair aeroplanes.Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above statements?

A. R2D2 is a robot which can only repair aeroplanes.
B. R2D2 is the only robot which can repair aeroplanes.
C. R2D2 is a robot which can repair only aeroplanes.
D. Only R2D2 is a robot.
Answer» C. R2D2 is a robot which can repair only aeroplanes.
736.

Find the correct sequence of sentences:O: while talking to a group, one should feel self-confident and courageous;P: Nor is it a gift bestowed by providence on only a few;Q: One should also learn how to think calmly and clearly;R: It is like the ability to play golf;S: It is not as difficult as most men imagine;T: Any man can develop his capacity if he has the desire to do so.

A. OQSPRT
B. OSPRQT
C. OQRSPT
D. OPQRST
Answer» B. OSPRQT
737.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. Einstein had a deep distaste for enforced learning and was known to skip many of his college lectures.B. Einstein was also severely critical of the exam-based education system.C. The great physicist Galileo too said, “You cannot teach anybody anything. You can only help them discover it within themselves.”D. He often felt that formal education interfered with his natural desire to learn and explore.

A. ACDB
B. ADBC
C. DABC
D. CABD
Answer» C. DABC
738.

Conveying ideas effectively helps in achieving

A. Individual goals and team goals to a certain extent.
B. Individual goals
C. Team goals.
D. Individual and partial goals of a team.
Answer» B. Individual goals
739.

In the writer's opinion, chances of making mistakes are minimum, in essays on

A. difficult subjects
B. simple subjects
C. computer subject
D. science subjects
Answer» C. computer subject
740.

In what context does the writer mention: doing extra work, hitting the gym and jogging?

A. General activities of all adults.
B. Activities disliked by lazy people.
C. Activities people will indulge in when robots do kitchen work.
D. Activities people do to keep themselves busy.
Answer» D. Activities people do to keep themselves busy.
741.

Fill in the blank in the following sentence:Panini's grammar gave ______ to the Sanskrit language.

A. instability
B. stability
C. ability
D. inability
Answer» C. ability
742.

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. you will be more disappointed Q. than by the ones you did doR. by the things you didn't doS. twenty years from now

A. PRSQ
B. PRQS
C. PQSR
D. SPRQ
Answer» E.
743.

How was the concept of street lighting established in London?

A. Individual entrepreneurs provided the service.
B. A private company installed the lights and collected the fees.
C. People themselves carried out the lighting project.
D. The initiative came from the Monarch.
Answer» C. People themselves carried out the lighting project.
744.

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. Reporters gather news for newspaper.P. The newspaper is sent to the distributors. Q. The news is classified and arranged by the editors.R. It is printed in the press.S. Then the newspapers are sent to news agencies.6. The news agencies sell the newspapers.

A. SRPQ
B. RPSQ
C. QRPS
D. PRQS
Answer» D. PRQS
745.

How can the banks take risks without risking a failure?

A. By being innovative
B. By soliciting the help of the government
C. By being financially healthy
D. By being conservative
Answer» B. By soliciting the help of the government
746.

Name the part of speech of the underlined word in the following clause.Which is why I was agreeably surprised.

A. Adjective
B. Pronoun
C. Adverb
D. Preposition
Answer» C. Adverb
747.

Extreme focus on syllabus and studying for tests has become such a dominant concern of Indian students that they close their minds to anything __________ to the requirements of the exam.

A. Related
B. Extraneous
C. Outside
D. Useful
Answer» C. Outside
748.

Here, throughout the early 1820s, Stuart continued to fight his losing battle to allow his sepoys to wear their caste-marks and their own choice of facial hair on parade, being again reprimanded by the commander-in-chief. His retort that ‘A stronger instance than this of European prejudice with relation to this country has never come under my observations’ had no effect on his superiors.” According to this paragraph, which of the statements below is most accurate?

A. Stuar’s commander-in-chief was moved by this demonstration of his prejudice.
B. The Europeans were accommodating of the sepoys desire to wear their caste-marks.
C. Stuart’s ‘losing battle’ refers to his inability to succeed in enabling sepoys to wear caste-marks.
D. The commander-in-chief was exempt from the European prejudice that dictated how the sepoys were to dress.
Answer» D. The commander-in-chief was exempt from the European prejudice that dictated how the sepoys were to dress.
749.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. Mango, the so-called "king of fruits", is something of a national obsession in India.B. There was a bumper crop of mangoes in different states.C. It resulted in prices coming down and sales going up – much to the delight of buyers and sellers alike.D. 2017 proved to be a very good year for mango lovers.

A. ADBC
B. ADCB
C. CDAB
D. CADB
Answer» B. ADCB
750.

Given below are four Jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. He was on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.B. The villagers were kind though doubtful.C. They offered him some food to eat and a room to stay.D. One night, he took rest in a village unfamiliar on the way.

A. DCAB
B. CDBA
C. ADBC
D. CADB
Answer» D. CADB