Booklet Code No.

: 990128
Question Booklet Series :
A
Candidate must fill the above number
correctly, in the OMR Sheet

DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO

Time Allowed : 45 Minutes Code- D03AX6SCTOS02 (PII) Total No. Questions: 60

Roll No. : _______________________________ OMR Answer Sheet No.: _______________________________

Name of the Candidate (in capital letters): ______________________________________________________________

Candidate's Signature : __________________________ Invigilator's Signature : __________________________

IMPORTANT: Read the following instructions carefully. Do not mark answers on the question
booklet, otherwise you may be debarred from the selection process.
1. Before commencing to answer, check that the Question Booklet has 60 questions. Each Question Booklet will
be in different series (combination of booklet code no. and series). You must write correct Booklet Code
No. and Question Booklet Series on your OMR Answer Sheet. Further check that there is no
misprinting, overprinting and/or any other shortcoming in it. If there is any shortcoming in the question
booklet, intimate the same to your room invigilator and take a fresh question booklet. No complaint in this
regard shall be entertained at any later stage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The OMR Answer Sheet will be evaluated with a combination of question booklet
series and booklet code no. hence you must write correct question booklet series and booklet code no. Any
mistake in filling any of them will lead to invalidation of your OMR Answer Sheet. Also in case of non filling of
question booklet series and booklet code no. the OMR Answer Sheet will not be evaluated and its sole
responsibility lies on the candidate.

2. There shall be negative marking. 1/3 mark will be deducted for wrong answer. Each question carries
equal mark. Also refer OMR Sheet for detailed instruction.

3. This is an objective type test in which each objective question is followed by four responses serialled (1) to
(4). Your task is to choose the correct/best response and mark your response in the OMR Answer Sheet
only as per the instructions given and NOT in the Question Booklet.

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Doing so is a punishable offence.

8. Take care that you mark only one answer for each question. If more than one answer is given by you for any
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 GENERAL ENGLISH
DIRECTIONS: In the following each passage consists of six sentences. The first (S1) and the sixth (S6) sentence are given in the
beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly in the OMR sheet.

1.
S1. Large part of Karnataka are located in the drought prone rain shadow of the Western Ghats characterized by low and
unreliable rainfall.
S6. Once water is made available for irrigation, the economic picture of the area would be transformed.
P. The project occupies a triangular area lying between Krishna and Bheema rivers.
Q. The upper Krishna project is being executed in the drought prone north eastern part of Karnataka about 456 kilometers
from Bangalore in the district of Gulburga, Raichur, Bagalkot and Bijapur.
R. The area though being subjected to vagaries of the monsoons has high fertile land.
S. The population in this area subsists mainly on agriculture.
The proper sequence should be:
(1) RSQP (2) PQSR (3) QPRS (4) PSQR

DIRECTIONS: In the question, choose the word from the given alternatives which best expresses the meaning of word given in the question.
2. GALE:
(1) Strong wind (2) Helmet (3) Bile (4) Skin Sore

DIRECTIONS: In the question, choose the word from the given alternatives which best expresses the meaning of word given in the question.
3. ORNATE:
(1) Garnish (2) Lavish (3) Ornamental (4) Bind

DIRECTIONS: In the question, choose the word from the given alternatives which best expresses the meaning of word given in the question.
4. SPITEFUL:
(1) Grudge (2) In spite of (3) Complete (4) Convinced

DIRECTIONS: In the question, choose the word from the given alternatives which best expresses the meaning of word given in the question.
5. VALE:
(1) Value (2) Balance (3) Inhale (4) Valley

DIRECTIONS: In the question, choose the word from the given alternatives which best expresses the meaning of word given in the question.
6. GLITCH:
(1) Sound (2) Scratch (3) Shine (4) Malfunction

DIRECTIONS: The question consists of a word printed in underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words. Select the
word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

7. While facing that situation, he turned out to be dauntless.

(1) Tactful (2) Stoical (3) Bashful (4) Cowardly

DIRECTIONS: The question consists of a word printed in underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words. Select the
word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

8. We went to the first floor through the rickety wooden stairs.

(1) Stable (2) Old (3) Narrow (4) Uncomfortable

DIRECTIONS: The question consists of a word printed in underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words. Select the
word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

9. They made a profligate use of scarce resources.

(1) Proper (2) Extravagant (3) Effective (4) Thrifty

DIRECTIONS: The question consists of a word printed in underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words. Select the
word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

10. The consultant analyzed the proposal carefully before he decided to Jettison it.
(1) Abandon (2) Strengthen (3) Accept (4) Modify

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DIRECTIONS: (Question No. 11 to 20) In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which are numbered. These number
printed below the passage and against each four words suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the
appropriate word in each case.
The (11) of India as an economic superpower is not reflected in the (12) of life enjoyed by its 1.25 billions citizens according
to the Human Development Index, which (13) India very low among 182 countries. In our performance oriented world,
measurement issues have taken on (14) importance as what we measure affects what we do. In fact, the French President has
established an International commission on the measurement of Economic Performance and social progress owing to his (15) and
that of the others with the current state of statistical information about economy and society.
The big question concerns (16) gross domestic product provides a good measure of living standards. In many cases GDP
statistics seem to (17) that the economy is doing better than most citizens feel it is. Moreover the focus on GDP creates conflicts
While political leaders are told to maximize it, citizens also demand that (18) be paid to the enhancing security, reducing air, water
noise pollution, all of which actually (19) GDP Growth. Statistics are (20) to summarize what is going on in our complex society; It
is therefore obvious that we can not reduce everything to a single number GDP.

11.
(1) Tribute (2) Pursuit (3) Perception (4) Conversion

12.
(1) Loss (2) Quality (3) Spirit (4) Span

13.
(1) Counted (2) Scored (3) Qualified (4) Ranked

14.
(1) Negligible (2) Great (3) Unduly (4) Trivial

15.
(1) Obedience (2) Confidence (3) Belief (4) Dissatisfaction

16.
(1) That (2) Unless (3) Because (4) Whether

17.
(1) Suggest (2) Recommend (3) Think (4) Point

18.
(1) Compensation (2) Respect (3) Debt (4) Attention

19.
(1) Recover (2) Lower (3) Attain (4) Decline

20.
(1) Inferred (2) Difficult (3) Interpret (4) Intended

DIRECTIONS: In the following each passage consists of six sentences. The first (S1) and the sixth (S6) sentence are given in the
beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly in the OMR sheet.
21.
S1.In democratic countries men are equal before law, and have a voice in deciding how and by whom they shall be governed.
S6.And they live like this not for fun, but because they are too poor to afford another room.
P. While some few people live in luxury, many have not even enough to drink and wear.
Q. But with respect to sharing of money- which means the sharing of the food and clothing, and houses and books and so on
the system is still very unfair.
R. There are many families of five or six persons who live in a single: they sleep and dress and wash and eat their meals; in
this same room they are born; and in this same they die.
S. Even in the finest of Worlds cities thousands of people live in dreadful surroundings.
The proper sequence should be:
(1) QRSP (2) SRPQ
(3) QPSR (4) PQRS

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DIRECTIONS: In the following question, a sentence is marked in three parts indicated by number (1), (2), (3). Read each to find
whether there is an error in any part of it. When you find an error in any one of the parts (1), (2), or (3), select that part as your
answer. If you do not find any error in a sentence, in that case (4) will signify a No error response. Error may be in grammar, word
usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.
22. He was (1) / turned out (2) / to copy answers (3) / No Error (4)

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, a sentence is marked in three parts indicated by number (1), (2), (3). Read each to find
whether there is an error in any part of it. When you find an error in any one of the parts (1), (2), or (3), select that part as your
answer. If you do not find any error in a sentence, in that case (4) will signify a No error response. Error may be in grammar, word
usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.
23. More than one employee (1) / were killed (2) / in the accident (3) / No error (4)

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, a sentence is marked in three parts indicated by number (1), (2), (3). Read each to find
whether there is an error in any part of it. When you find an error in any one of the parts (1), (2), or (3), select that part as your
answer. If you do not find any error in a sentence, in that case (4) will signify a No error response. Error may be in grammar, word
usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.
24. Seema was popular with her classmates (1) / that she always had some people (2) / coming to her for advice (3) / No error (4)

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, a sentence is marked in three parts indicated by number (1), (2), (3). Read each to find
whether there is an error in any part of it. When you find an error in any one of the parts (1), (2), or (3), select that part as your
answer. If you do not find any error in a sentence, in that case (4) will signify a No error response. Error may be in grammar, word
usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.
25. After a lot of persuasion (1) / the villagers agreed to (2) / participate in the family welfare programme (3) / No error (4)

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, a sentence is marked in three parts indicated by number (1), (2), (3). Read each to find
whether there is an error in any part of it. When you find an error in any one of the parts (1), (2), or (3), select that part as your
answer. If you do not find any error in a sentence, in that case (4) will signify a No error response. Error may be in grammar, word
usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.
26. To make him succeed (1) / the thing to do is to punish him (2) / until he does not try (3) / No error (4)

DIRECTIONS: In this question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below,
select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive/ active voice.
27. Smoke and flames engulfed the area and made rescue operations difficult.
(1) The area was engulfed in smoke and flames and made rescue operations difficult.
(2) The area was engulfed in smoke and flames making rescue operations difficult.
(3) The area had been engulfed in smoke and flames and made rescue operations difficult
(4) The area was engulfed in smoke and flames and rescue operations were made difficult.

DIRECTIONS: In the following each passage consists of six sentences. The first (S1) and the sixth (S6) sentence are given in the
beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly in the OMR sheet.
28.
S1. Einstein was very simple in his ways of life and indifferent to his astounding fame
S6. So they went back to the Queen and informed her that he had not come by the train.
P. They could never imagine that this shabby man would be Einstein himself.
Q. Once the queen of Belgium invited him to Brussels.
R. The officials also expected to see somebody who would appear to be rich and aristocratic before them.
S. When he got down from the train at Brussels, he could not think that there were actually many gorgeously dressed
officials to receive him at the station.
The proper sequence should be:
(1) PRSQ (2) RQPS (3) QSRP (4) SPRQ

DIRECTIONS: In this question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below,
select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive/ active voice.
29. He asked me to finish the work in time.
(1) I was asked that I should finish the work in time. (2) He asked me that I should finish the work in time.
(3) I was asked to finish the work in time (4) I was asked to finish the work in time by him.
30. In the following question there are four choices for the spelling of a word. Point out the choice in which the word is
correctly spelt.
(1) Machiavellien (2) Machiavellian (3) Machavellian (4) Machaveillian

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DIRECTIONS: In the following each passage consists of six sentences. The first (S1) and the sixth (S6) sentence are given in the
beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly in the OMR sheet.
31.
S1. What kind of India are we working for, and what kind of World?
S6. Some small part of that dream has come true, but not in the manner I had imagined, and so mush still remains.
P. Surely not, if there has not been any truth in us and in our profession
Q. Here in this city of Allahabad my boyhood and youth were spent in dreaming dreams and seeing visions of Indias future.
R. Was there any real substance in those dreams, or were they merely the fancies of a fevered brain?
S. Are hatred and violence and fear and communalism and narrow provincialism to mould our future?
The proper sequence should be
(1) PQRS (2) QRSP (3) SPQR (4) SQRP

32. In the following question there are four choices for the spelling of a word. Point out the choice in which the word is
correctly spelt.
(1) Anomotopoeia (2) Onamotopoeia (3) Onomatopoeia (4) Onomatopoiea

33. In the following question select the correct spelling of word.

(1) Salubrious (2) Saloubrious (3) Salubrous (4) Sallubrious

34. In the following question select the correct spelling of word.

(1) Supernumarary (2) Supernewmery (3) Supernumery (4) Supernumerary

DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, A sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested,
select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/ Indirect.
35. Katrina said, I lost all my belongings at the airport this morning
(1) Katrina exclaimed that she had lost all her belongings at the airport that morning.
(2) Katrina felt that she had lost all her belongings at the airport that morning.
(3) Katrina told that she lost all her belongings at the airport that morning.
(4) Katrina told that she lost all her belongings at the airport this morning.

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been given followed by some alternative. Choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or proverb.

36. A bull in a china shop:

(1) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted
(2) A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required
(3) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life
(4) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been given followed by some alternative. Choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or proverb.

37. Dog in the manger:

(1) A person who puts himself in difficulties on account of other people.
(2) A person who prevents others from enjoying something useless to himself.
(3) An undersized bull almost the shape of a dog.
(4) A dog that has no kennel of its own.

DIRECTIONS: In the following question indicate the meaning of the given phrase.
38. Have an axe to grind:
(1) Do a blacksmiths job (2) Prepare for a fight (3) Sharpen ones senses (4) Have a selfish motive

DIRECTIONS: In the following question indicate the meaning of the given phrase.
39. At ones wits end:
(1) To do ones best (2) Finish an analysis (3) Completely confused (4) Be extremely witty

DIRECTIONS: In the following question indicate the meaning of the given phrase.
40. Fly off the handle:
(1) Sideline the issue (2) To be indifferent (3) To take off (4) Lose ones temper

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DIRECTIONS: In the following each passage consists of six sentences. The first (S1) and the sixth (S6) sentence are given in the
beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly in the OMR sheet.
41.
S1. I got on a colourful bus, filled with all kinds of strange people.
S6. It was a gate that neither separated nor connected anything from or to anything.
P. We arrived at a gate like the one in Salvador Dalls paintings.
Q. The bus rode across dirty expanses without roads.
R. At first I was not aware that the bus roof was loaded with drugs.
S. Everyone was filled with dust and often the wheels would sink into the soft soil.
The proper sequence should be:
(1) SPQR (2) QRSP (3) RQSP (4) RSPQ

DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, A sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested,
select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/ Indirect.

42. Ramesh Said, I can not do it now.

(1) Ramesh said that he can not do it now. (2) Ramesh said that he could not do it now.
(3) Ramesh said that he could not do it then. (4) Ramesh told that he could not do it now.
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, A sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested,
select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/ Indirect:

43. He bade his love goodbye.

(1) He said, Goodbye. (2) He wished his love, Goodbye.
(3) He exclaimed, Goodbye, Love. (4) He said, Goodbye, my love.
44. Choose the correct passive voice of the given sentence:
I expected that they would take up the matter.
(1) The matter would be taken up by them as expected.
(2) That the matter would have been taken up by them as expected by me.
(3) That the matter would be taken up by them was expected by me.
(4) The matter would have been taken up by them that expected by me.

45. Choose the correct passive voice of the given sentence:

I gave him five rupees.
(1) Five rupees were given to him by me. (2) Five Rupees was given to him by me.
(3) He was given five rupees by me. (4) Either (1) or (3).

DIRECTIONS: Fill in blank in the following sentence with an appropriate conjunction.

46. Our hoard is little, ........... our hearts are great.
(1) And (2) But (3) Despite of (4) As well as

47. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below
He will abide ........ his friend Ramesh in all circumstances.
(1) With (2) By (3) Along (4) To

48. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below
He waked ........ slumber and decided to take action.
(1) In (2) Out (3) From (4) With

49. During drought the animals are perishing ........ starvation.

(1) With (2) By (3) Of (4) At

DIRECTIONS: The question consists of a word printed in underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words. Select the
word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

50. The politician was flummoxed by the questions put to him.

(1) Comfortable (2) Annoyed
(3) Delighted (4) None of these

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DIRECTIONS: (Question No. 51 to 60) Mans growth from barbarism into civilization is supposed to be theme of history but
sometimes, looking at the great stretches of history, it is difficult to believe that this ideal has made such progress or that we are
very much civilized or advanced. There is enough of want of co-operation today, of one country or people selfishly attacking or
oppressing another, of one man exploiting another.

It is well to remember that man in many ways has not made any great progress from other animals. It may be that in certain
ways some animals are superior to him. Still we look down upon insects as almost the lowest of living things, and yet the tiny bees
and ants have learnt the art of cooperation and of sacrifice for the common good far better than man. If mutual cooperation and
sacrifice for the good of society are the test of civilization we may say that the bees and ants are in this respect superior to man. In
one of our old Sanskrit books there is a verse which may be translated as follows: For family, sacrifice the individual, for
community, the family, for the country, the community and for the soul, the whole world. What a soul is, few of us can know or tell
and each one of us can interpret it in a different way, but the lesson this Sanskrit verse teaches us is the same lesson of
cooperation and sacrifice for the larger good. We In India had forgotten this sovereign path of real greatness for many a day. But
again we seem to have glimpses of it and all the country is astir. How wonderful it is to see men and women, and boys and girls
smilingly going ahead in Indias cause and caring about any pain or sufferings! Well, may they smile and be glad for the joy of
serving a great cause is also great. They will fortunate enough to get the joy of sacrifice.

51. Why do we say that man is not yet civilized?

(1) Most of us are illiterate
(2) There are colossal disparities between the rich and the poor.
(3) Man has failed in finding out the realmeaning of development
(4) Most of us oppress and exploit others and lack the spirit of cooperation.

52. What lesson does the Sanskrit verse in question teach us?
(1) To inculcate spirit of cooperation and self sacrifice for the large good of the society.
(2) To propagate the real meaning of soul
(3) To follow the process of evolution.
(4) To work constantly

53. Which of the following words is almost Similar in meaning of the word Sovereign as used in the passage:
(1) Durable (2) Excellent (3) Eloquent (4) Appreciative

54. What is really the theme of History?

(1) The rise and fall of empires. (2) Mans effort to win over the nature
(3) Mans search for the food and shelter (4) The process of mans becoming civilized

55. In what respects some animals are superior to man?

(1) Physical strength (2) Having greater instinct for cooperation and sacrifice
(3) Having no worries in their life (4) Not oppressing and exploiting one another

56. What is the basic reason of exploitation of man by other?

(1) Lack of proper temperament (2) The powerlessness of man against force of nature.
(3) Mans beastly nature (4) Lack of adequate amenities to survive.

57. How can we be truly civilized?

(1) Getting more and more wealth and power. (2) Subjugating backward nations and educating their citizens
(3) Reading more and more books (4) Inculcating the spirit of mutual cooperation and sacrifice

58. What does the sentence all the country is astir mean in the passage?
(1) The whole country is up in revolt
(2) A wave of zeal and vivacity, vigour and dynamism is perceptible in the whole country.
(3) There is an upsurge of political and economic fervor in the whole country.
(4) The whole country is flooded with lofty ideas and thoughts.

59. Choose the word which is almost similar in meaning of the word WANT as used in the passage:
(1) Need (2) Criticism
(3) Presence (4) Support

60. Why should we not look down upon the insects as almost the lowest living things?
(1) They are of immense use to mankind (2) They can cause harm to us out of proportion to their size
(3) They have a sense of sacrifice and cooperation. (4) Small size does not necessarily make anything low.

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