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1351.

Atom : Molecule : : Cell : ?

A. Matter
B. Tissue
C. Organism
D. Organ
Answer» C. Organism
1352.

A widely circulated newspaper cannot support a public policy

A. unless it supports the national interest
B. unless it supports the popular belief
C. unless it supports the interest of the advertisers
D. None of the above
Answer» B. unless it supports the popular belief
1353.

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 : Policy, like many other terms, is a complex concept.S6 : Public policy is the outcome of the struggle between the government and powerful groups.P : It is a form of government control usually expressed in a law, a legislation, a regulation or an order.Q : Public policy is what a government chooses as guidance for action.R : A policy may be general or specific, broad or narrow, simple or complex, public or private, written or unwritten.S : It takes different forms.The correct sequence should be:

A. S R Q P
B. S Q P R
C. R S P Q
D. P Q R S
Answer» B. S Q P R
1354.

From the passage one gathers that the Eastern people must

A. appreciate scientific achievements
B. build huge industrial organizations
C. avoid being controlled by machines and techniques of industrial production
D. be fascinated by machines
Answer» D. be fascinated by machines
1355.

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. I boarded a bus from Tilak Nagar to the Railway Station.P. It was very embarrassing when people looked at me as if I was a fool.Q. The conductor came and I asked for a ticket.R. I was very happy to occupy a seat as I was sure that my journey will be comfortable.S. He told me that I had boarded a wrong bus.6. But the conductor was kind enough to tell me that I could get down on the next-stand and get bus to the station.

A. PSRQ
B. SPQR
C. PQSR
D. RQSP
Answer» E.
1356.

Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence(s), 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 (1), (2), (3), and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.P: the element heats up,Q: eventually reaching high temperaturesR: glowing like a dark orange that radiatesS: the visible range,

A. P Q S R
B. Q P S R
C. S Q R P
D. P R S Q
Answer» E.
1357.

India's New Approach on Terrorism is:

A. Wait till any action takes place
B. Deny for any type of action
C. Earliest it was reactive, at present it is proactive
D. Ready to loose for Peace
Answer» B. Deny for any type of action
1358.

Himalayan rivers are never dry because they:

A. have a shorter and shallower course
B. are dependent on rainfall only
C. are fed by glaciers and rainfall
D. originate in the Western Ghats
Answer» D. originate in the Western Ghats
1359.

Directions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. The father then wanted his son to pick him up at four in the afternoon so that they could go home together.B. A teenager had just passed his driving test and was eager to drive his father’s car.C. He asked his son to drop him at a place that was some 18 miles from home before he took the car for servicing.D. His father agreed.

A. ADBC
B. BDCA
C. BCAD
D. CBAD
Answer» C. BCAD
1360.

If the bread is toasted and mayonnaise is spread on it then either I will go hungry or I will have acidity. I am hungry so the bread was toasted.

A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
D. Irrelevant
Answer» D. Irrelevant
1361.

Given below are two statements followed by two conclusions. Assuming these statements to be true, decide which one logically follows.Statement: I. All film stars are playback singers.II. All film directors are film stars.Conclusions: I. All film directors are playback singers.II. Some film stars are film directors.

A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D. Both conclusions I and II follow
Answer» E.
1362.

Directions: Which one of the following has a opposite meaning to the word 'frustrater' in the passage?

A. Applauder
B. Approve
C. Executor
D. Promoter
Answer» E.
1363.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. So, I had thoughts of setting up an Indian restaurant there with my wife's support.B. It took us two months to redesign the place to suit our needs.C. One of the things I really missed when I set up home in Maryland, was a restaurant that served authentic Indian food.D. I decided to pursue this idea seriously and bought an old building in the downtown.

A. DACB
B. BCDA
C. CBAD
D. CADB
Answer» E.
1364.

Directions: In the following sentences, 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 sentence.A classical Chinese painting _____P. as would aQ. is not meant toR. Western figurative paintingS. represent an actual view

A. PRQS
B. QSPR
C. QPRS
D. SRPQ
Answer» C. QPRS
1365.

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) Once upon a time, there lived a farmer in a village, beside a forest.(P) When the farmer was a little boy, he spent much of his time playing with the apple tree(Q)Those days, the apple tree had given the choicest of apples to him(R) However, as time passed, the apple tree became old and stopped bearing fruits(S)He had a big garden that had an old apple tree and other plants, trees and beautiful flowers(S6) Now that the farmer was not getting any apples from the tree, he decided that the tree was useless and cut it.

A. PQRS
B. RSPQ
C. QSPR
D. SPQR
Answer» E.
1366.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.A: But when he tried to rise again he found that he could not get away, for his claws were tangled in the wool.B: A jackdaw saw the deed, and his silly head was filled with the idea that he was big and strong enough to do as the Eagle had done.C: So with much rustling of feathers and a fierce air, he came down swiftly on the back of a large ram.D: An eagle, swooping down on powerful wings, seized a lamb in her talons and made off with it to her nest.

A. DABC
B. CADBI
C. DBCA
D. ADBC
Answer» D. ADBC
1367.

On reading about the narrator’s activities, we can understand that he:

A. is passionate about wildlife and its conservation
B. aspires to become a world-famous filmmaker
C. wants to spend some time looking after animals
D. likes to experience life with all kinds of wild animals
Answer» B. aspires to become a world-famous filmmaker
1368.

According to Dr. Ambrish Mithal, things get done only when:

A. a person is under excessive stress
B. the atmosphere is conducive
C. a person is enthusiastic
D. there is a deadline
Answer» E.
1369.

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The fox did not have ability to gain the trust of other animals
B. The stork served soup to the fox in a shallow bowl
C. The fox left the shork's house happily after dinner
D. The fox was pretending to be a good friend of the stork
Answer» E.
1370.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. Kunming, the Spring City, is the largest city in the Yunnan province of China.B. It is the political, economic, communication and cultural centre of Yunnan.C. Kunming has pleasant weather and picturesque views.D. Owing to the standard of life and favourable climate, the city has been ranked among the best cities to live in China.

A. ABDC
B. CBDA
C. CADB
D. ABCD
Answer» E.
1371.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. He is a gifted volleyball player.B. But nowadays he does not play international matches.C. It is because he had an accident last year.D. Sanjay is my best friend.

A. DCAB
B. ABCD
C. CDBA
D. DABC
Answer» E.
1372.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. This network of stories is known in academic circles as 'fiction' or ‘imagined realities'.B. However, an imagined reality is not a lie.C. Over the years, people have woven an incredibly complex network of stories.D. Within this network, fiction not only exists but also accumulates immense power.

A. DBAC
B. DBCA
C. CADB
D. ADBC
Answer» D. ADBC
1373.

Directions: Given below are four sentences in a jumbled order. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. The police suspected the man to be a thief.B. Then the trial began in the court.C. He was soon arrested by the police.D. The thief was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment.

A. BACD
B. DCAB
C. ACBD
D. BCDA
Answer» D. BCDA
1374.

Give one word for 'subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment' from the passage.

A. harassed
B. belie
C. oppressed
D. depressed
Answer» D. depressed
1375.

Positive evaluation of a students academic performance will help him to

A. perform well in future also.
B. take up athletics.
C. make friends.
D. be considered as a role model by other students.
Answer» B. take up athletics.
1376.

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 rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Domestic fires in Indian villagesP. as the heat is dispersedQ. an unhealthy smoke accumulates in unventilated housesR. are wastefulS. lit in ChulhasThe correct sequence should be

A. PQSR
B. PQRS
C. SPQR
D. SRPQ
Answer» E.
1377.

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 clerkP. on the deskQ. left the moneyR. in the safeS. which he should have locked up The proper sequence should be

A. S R Q P
B. Q P S R
C. P Q R S
D. P S R Q
Answer» C. P Q R S
1378.

In the beginning, what did the brother-in-law want?

A. An assurance from Birbal
B. Some gold coins to spend
C. To use the services of Birbal
D. A chance to prove himself
Answer» E.
1379.

Directions: Question contains a paragraph of 6 sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning and end and numbered 1 and 6 respectively. The four sentences in the middle are jumbled and labelled P, Q, R and S. You must identify the proper order of these four sentences.1. Once upon a time there lived an old man.P. So he thought of a plan to make them work.Q. All the four sons were lazy.R. The old man was worried about their future life.S. He had four sons.6. With this plan in his mind he called all of them to come to the field the next day.Select the code for the correct sequence from the options given below.

A. P, Q, R, S
B. R, Q, P, S
C. S, Q, R, P
D. S, R, P, Q
Answer» D. S, R, P, Q
1380.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax introduced in India in 2017 that is imposed on the supply of goods and services, and it subsumes all indirect taxes except few. It is a destination-based tax imposed on goods and services used, and it is not imposed at the point of origin from where goods come. GST also has a few components specific to state governments, central government and Union Territories (UTs).Which one of the following statements can be inferred from the given passage?

A. GST is imposed on the production of goods and services.
B. GST includes all indirect taxes.
C. GST does not have a component specific to UT.
D. GST is imposed at the point of usage of goods and services.
Answer» E.
1381.

If you are watching ‘A Wild Life’, you are watching-

A. an imaginary story about wild animals
B. a film on world wildlife
C. a film produced by BBC
D. a series on Asian wildlife
Answer» E.
1382.

In the earliest days, wars were fought with

A. Bombs and nuclear weapons
B. Bows and arrows, swords and spears
C. Swords and spears made of metals
D. Guns and cannons
Answer» C. Swords and spears made of metals
1383.

Arrange the principles of official letter writing in sequential order.(1) Identity purpose(2) Be succinct, get to the point(3) Organise materials in paragraphs(4) Address to the specific individual

A. (1), (2), (3), (4)
B. (1), (4), (3), (2)
C. (1), (4), (2), (3)
D. (4), (2), (3), (1)
Answer» D. (4), (2), (3), (1)
1384.

Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.A. One winter evening, the tiger was very hungry as he could find nothing to hunt.B. On the mountain lived a ferocious tiger whose roar would make every villager tremble.C. So, he decided to creep down into the village to get something to eat.D. There was a small, quiet village at the base of a mountain.

A. ACBD
B. BCDA
C. DACB
D. DBAC
Answer» E.
1385.

In the opinion of researchers like Dr. Ambrish Mithal:

A. one cannot perceive a stress-free life in the present days.
B. stress is the main villain in a CEO’s life
C. stress is something that we have to eliminate from our life
D. moderate amounts of stress is beneficial
Answer» E.
1386.

Given below are four jumbled sentences, Select the option that gives their correct order.A. Once the formalities are done, you can start using your account and save time and money.B. Opening a bank account can seem intimidating.C. Getting your account opened is just a matter of providing certain details and funding your account.D. Fortunately, most banks follow a standardized process.

A. CBDA
B. BDCA
C. BADC
D. ADBC
Answer» C. BADC
1387.

_______of a disease in a region depends on the food habits too.

A. Dominance
B. Prevalence
C. Affection
D. Death
Answer» C. Affection
1388.

Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:Suresh's dog is the one ________ was hurt in the stampede.

A. that
B. which
C. who
D. whom
Answer» B. which
1389.

In the poem, road, river and bird symbolize

A. poet’s destination
B. mobility
C. desire for making money
D. endless journey
Answer» E.
1390.

In the context of using biomass, which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of the sustainable production of biofuel?1. Biomass as a fuel for power generation could meet all the primary energy requirements of the world by 20502. Biomass as a fuel for power generation does not necessarily disrupt food and forest resources3. Biomass as a fuel for power generation could help in achieving negative emissions, given certain nascent technologiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
1391.

Choose the option that correctly sequences the following phrases:1. outlets during this programme.2. you could log onto our3. website to know more about the different4. offers and events at our

A. 2341
B. 1342
C. 4321
D. 3421
Answer» B. 1342
1392.

In section F, what is the author implying by the phrase 'all students may fail the test' ?

A. CRM methodology is extremely difficult to be understood by the students and hence they are prone to fail.
B. CRM methodology is not a logical test and hence it cannot be understood by the students and thus they may fail the test.
C. CRM methodology is an individual student and a subject-specific test and hypothetically all those students who have developed mastery in that particular subject can attain a perfect score or otherwise if none of the students gain mastery, all students may fail the test.
D. CRM methodology is an aptitude based test which are extremely difficult to pass and thus students may fail.
E. None of the above can be inferred from the above options
Answer» D. CRM methodology is an aptitude based test which are extremely difficult to pass and thus students may fail.
1393.

Directions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options select the one that gives their correct order.A. One day, a strange crow from the west, landed on one of the branches.B. There was a large mango tree deep inside a thick forest.C. The branches were full of leaves, which crackled when the storm blew.D. Its branches spread in all directions, lobbing a large shadow on the ground.

A. CDBA
B. ACDB
C. BCAD
D. BDCA
Answer» E.
1394.

According to the author, all art is

A. a reflection of life.
B. art
C. an escape
D. an important sense
Answer» D. an important sense
1395.

According to the author, the reason for the water shortage at the moment is:

A. Water supplies are spread unevenly around the world.
B. 23% of water goes to the industries.
C. 69% of water goes for irrigation.
D. Only less than one percent of unsalted water can support four times the present human population.
Answer» B. 23% of water goes to the industries.
1396.

From the last sentence of the 4th paragraph, what do you think of Mr. Pontellier’s complaints ?

A. His complaints are confusing
B. His complaints are familiar and not so urgent as he claims
C. His complaints are sarcastic
D. His complaints are rational and thought provoking
Answer» C. His complaints are sarcastic
1397.

In the above paragraph ‘in other words’ indicates

A. emphasis
B. reformulation
C. sequence
D. addition
Answer» C. sequence
1398.

Cynthia's knees were quaking because

A. she felt nervous and shy.
B. the teacher scolded her.
C. she was very thin and weak.
D. she was afraid of her classmates.
Answer» B. the teacher scolded her.
1399.

According to the passage, what should NOT taught to children?

A. Basic emotions.
B. Virtues of goodness and badness.
C. Interaction within the campus.
D. Social behavior.
Answer» D. Social behavior.
1400.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. Lyrics help in creating a distinctive narrative, some conventions of which have been carried over from the talkies era.B. Thus, songs have outlived films in people's memories.C. However, songs seem to have acquired a musical grammar of their own, establishing an emotional chord with the listeners.D. In popular Indian cinema, lyrics are to music what the heart is to the body.

A. ABCD
B. DACB
C. DCBA
D. ADBC
Answer» C. DCBA