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Q. 1 - In the following question, the astonish

sentence given with blank to be filled in Options:
with an appropriate word. Select the 1) mundane
correct alternative out of the four and 2) empress
indicate it by selecting the appropriate 3) overwhelm
option. 4) calm
The warning bells ..................several times Correct Answer: overwhelm
before anyone realized the danger.
Options: Q. 6 - In the following question, the
1) were ringing sentence given with blank to be filled in
2) had rung with an appropriate word. Select the
3) had rang correct alternative out of the four and
4) would have rung indicate it by selecting the appropriate
option.
Correct Answer: had rung I never go shopping on weekends as on
those days the malls are ..................of
Q. 2 - Select the antonym of people. Options:
sacred 1) full
Options: 2) busy
1) pious 3) crowded
2) hallowed 4) packed
3) divine Correct Answer: full
4) profane
Q. 7 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence
Correct Answer: profane in correct order.
Williamson shoveled scorn on
Q. 3 - In the following question, out of the P-the low-income white Republican
four alternatives, select the alternative voters who, Q-were most responsible for
which is the best substitute of the phrase. the rise of Trump
Rub a part of the body to restore warmth R-as he saw it,
or sensation. Options: Options:
1) Fuzz 1) PRQ
2) Chafe 2) RQP
3) Scum 3) QPR
4) Oblique 4) QRP
Correct Answer: PRQ
Correct Answer: Chafe
Q. 4 - Improve the bracketed part of the

sentence.
Human beings are social animals, (who are
living in communities), regulated by
social norms and laws.
Options:
1) living in communities
2) living amongst a community
3) living in midst of communities
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: living in communities
Q. 5 - Select the synonym of

Q. 8 - In the following question, some part 3) The flame will extinguish if it runs out of
of the sentence may have errors. Find out oil
which part of the sentence has an error 4) Cause a situation to become worse
and select the appropriate option. If a Correct Answer: Cause a situation to
sentence is free from error, select 'No become worse
Error'.
That summer, elections were(A)/held at Q. 12 - Select the antonym of
many a place(B)/without any untoward outlandish
incident.(C)/No error Options:
Options: 1) droll
1) A 2) kinky
2) B 3) common
3) C 4) grotesque
4) D Correct Answer: common
Correct Answer: B Q. 13 - In the following question, a
Q. 9 - In the following question, a sentence sentence has been given in Active/Passive
has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. voice. Out of four alternatives suggested,
Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the
select the one which best express the same same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The Marathas surrendered their fort to
Sahil said, "Where will I be this time next the Mughals after the war. Options:
year!" 1) After the war the Marathas had to
Options: surrender their fort to the Mughals.
1) Sahil asked where he should be that 2) The Mughals after the war took the fort
time the following year. surrendered by the Marathas.
2) Sahil worried where he would be that 3) Their fort was surrendered by the
time the next year. Marathas to the Mughals after the war.
3) Sahil wondered where he would be that 4) The Marathas after the war surrendered
time the following year. their fort to the Mughals.
4) Sahil said where he would be that time Correct Answer: Their fort was
the next year. surrendered by the Marathas to the
Correct Answer: Sahil wondered where he Mughals after the war.
would be that time the following year.
Q. 14 - Select the word with the correct
Q. 10 - Improve the bracketed part of the spelling.
sentence. Virat bats very well, (didn't he)? Options:
Options: 1) femenism
1) isn't it 2) acesses
2) doesn't he 3) permuted
3) wasn't it 4) vacuols
4) no improvement Correct Answer: permuted
Correct Answer: doesn't he
Q. 15 - Rearrange the parts of the
Q. 11 - In the following question, out of the sentence in correct order.
four alternatives, select the alternative Amartya Sen lays claim
which best expresses the meaning of the P-to a history of writing
idiom/phrase. Q-some of the finest research papers
Add fuel to the fire R-that have been published
Options: Options:
1) Go from one bad situation to another 1) QRP
2) A cause becomes ber when more 2) PQR
people join 3) RQP
4) QPR steadily gaining popularity since last year.

Correct Answer: PQR While some focus on ..................and floral
designs, others have patterns ..................by
Q. 16 - Select the word with the correct nature, animals and even angels. The most
spelling. popular books are those which feature
Options: mandalas. Mandalas refer to sacred
1) arobics circles in Sanskrit, which have
2) chosers .................. qualities. Deeply
3) batered .................., mandalas have a rich history
4) eternity and are even associated with healing.
Correct Answer: eternity Several studies say that mandalas
increase self-awareness, improve
Q. 17 - In the following question, out of the concentration and promote harmony.
four alternatives, select the alternative Colour therapists reckon that different
which is the best substitute of the phrase. colours have different qualities and
The punishment of being kept in school therefore, have different effects on the
after hours. Options: human mind.
1) Pretension Q. 20 - Did you think that colouring books
2) Isolate were a ..................of your childhood?
3) Detention Options:
4) Blender 1) blast from the past
Correct Answer: Detention 2) remnant
3) fond memory
Q. 18 - In the following question, out of the 4) activity
four alternatives, select the alternative Correct Answer: fond memory
which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase. Q. 21 - While some focus on ..................and
A slap on the wrist floral designs
Options: Options:
1) A mild punishment 1) deep
2) Punishing the wrong person 2) philosophical
3) To hit someone where it hurts the most 3) ideal
4) To threaten someone 4) abstract
Correct Answer: A mild punishment Correct Answer: abstract

gaudy
Options:
1) modest
2) showy
3) refined
4) sophisticated
Correct Answer: showy
In the following passage some of the words

have been left out. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Did you think that colouring books were a
..................of your childhood? Here's
something that will come as a surprise.
Colouring books for adults have been
Q. 22 - others have patterns ..................by indicate it by selecting the appropriate

nature, animals and even angels. Options: option.
1) inspired The warning bells ..................several times
2) roused before anyone realized the danger.
3) excited Options:
4) encouraged 1) were ringing
Correct Answer: inspired 2) had rung
3) had rang
Q. 23 - which have ..................qualities. 4) would have rung
Options: Correct Answer: had rung
1) prayerful
2) pensive Q. 28 - Select the antonym of
3) thoughtful sacred
4) meditative Options:
Correct Answer: meditative 1) pious
2) hallowed
Q. 24 - Deeply .................., mandalas have a 3) divine
rich history 4) profane
Options: Correct Answer: profane
1) sacred
2) holy Q. 29 - In the following question, out of the
3) spiritual four alternatives, select the alternative
4) religiously which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Correct Answer: spiritual Rub a part of the body to restore warmth
or sensation. Options:
Q. 25 - In the following question, some part 1) Fuzz
of the sentence may have errors. Find out 2) Chafe
which part of the sentence has an error 3) Scum
and select the appropriate option. If a 4) Oblique
sentence is free from error, select 'No Correct Answer: Chafe
Error'. Q. 30 - Improve the bracketed part of the
sentence.
Q. 26 - In the following question, some part Human beings are social animals, (who are
of the sentence may have errors. Find out living in communities), regulated by
which part of the sentence has an error social norms and laws.
and select the appropriate option. If a Options:
sentence is free from error, select 'No 1) living in communities
Error'. 2) living amongst a community
Their luggages which were(A)/kept at the 3) living in midst of communities
station's(B)/ restroom's lockers, were 4) no improvement
later retrieved.(C)/No error(D) Options: Correct Answer: living in communities
1) A
2) B Q. 31 - Select the synonym of
3) C astonish
4) D Options:
Correct Answer: A 1) mundane
2) empress
Q. 27 - In the following question, the 3) overwhelm
sentence given with blank to be filled in 4) calm
with an appropriate word. Select the Correct Answer: overwhelm
correct alternative out of the four and
That summer, elections were(A)/held at

many a place(B)/without any untoward
incident.(C)/No error
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B
Q. 35 - In the following question, a

sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
speech. Out of the four alternatives
suggested, select the one which best
express the same sentence in
Q. 32 - In the following question, the Indirect/Direct speech.
sentence given with blank to be filled in Sahil said, "Where will I be this time next
with an appropriate word. Select the year!"
correct alternative out of the four and Options:
indicate it by selecting the appropriate 1) Sahil asked where he should be that
option. time the following year.
I never go shopping on weekends as on 2) Sahil worried where he would be that
those days the malls are ..................of time the next year.
people. Options: 3) Sahil wondered where he would be that
1) full time the following year.
2) busy 4) Sahil said where he would be that time
3) crowded the next year.
4) packed Correct Answer: Sahil wondered where he
Correct Answer: full would be that time the following year.
Q. 33 - Rearrange the parts of the Q. 36 - Improve the bracketed part of the

sentence in correct order. sentence. Virat bats very well, (didn't he)?
Williamson shoveled scorn on Options:
P-the low-income white Republican 1) isn't it
voters who, Q-were most responsible for 2) doesn't he
the rise of Trump 3) wasn't it
R-as he saw it, 4) no improvement
Options: Correct Answer: doesn't he
1) PRQ
2) RQP Q. 37 - In the following question, out of the
3) QPR four alternatives, select the alternative
4) QRP which best expresses the meaning of the
Correct Answer: PRQ idiom/phrase.
Add fuel to the fire
Q. 34 - In the following question, some part Options:
of the sentence may have errors. Find out 1) Go from one bad situation to another
which part of the sentence has an error 2) A cause becomes ber when more
and select the appropriate option. If a people join
sentence is free from error, select 'No 3) The flame will extinguish if it runs out of
Error'. oil
4) Cause a situation to become worse
Correct Answer: Cause a situation to

become worse Q. 42 - Select the word with the correct
spelling.
Q. 38 - Select the antonym of Options:
outlandish 1) arobics
Options: 2) chosers
1) droll 3) batered
2) kinky 4) eternity
3) common Correct Answer: eternity
4) grotesque
Correct Answer: common Q. 43 - In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
Q. 39 - In the following question, a which is the best substitute of the phrase.
sentence has been given in Active/Passive The punishment of being kept in school
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, after hours. Options:
select the one which best expresses the 1) Pretension
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. 2) Isolate
The Marathas surrendered their fort to 3) Detention
the Mughals after the war. Options: 4) Blender
1) After the war the Marathas had to Correct Answer: Detention
surrender their fort to the Mughals.
2) The Mughals after the war took the fort Q. 44 - In the following question, out of the
surrendered by the Marathas. four alternatives, select the alternative
3) Their fort was surrendered by the which best expresses the meaning of the
Marathas to the Mughals after the war. idiom/phrase.
4) The Marathas after the war surrendered A slap on the wrist
their fort to the Mughals. Options:
Correct Answer: Their fort was 1) A mild punishment
surrendered by the Marathas to the 2) Punishing the wrong person
Mughals after the war. 3) To hit someone where it hurts the most
4) To threaten someone
Q. 40 - Select the word with the correct Correct Answer: A mild punishment
spelling.
Options: Q. 45 - Select the synonym of
1) femenism gaudy
2) acesses Options:
3) permuted 1) modest
4) vacuols 2) showy
Correct Answer: permuted 3) refined
4) sophisticated
Q. 41 - Rearrange the parts of the Correct Answer: showy
sentence in correct order.
Amartya Sen lays claim Q. 46 - In the following question, some part
P-to a history of writing of the sentence may have errors. Find out
Q-some of the finest research papers which part of the sentence has an error
R-that have been published and select the appropriate option. If a
Options: sentence is free from error, select 'No
1) QRP Error'.
2) PQR I asked the shopkeeper (A)/"Do you have
3) RQP change(B)/for a five hundred rupees
4) QPR note?"(C)/No error(D) Options:
Correct Answer: PQR 1) A
2) B 3) ease
3) C 4) satisfaction
4) D Correct Answer: ease
Correct Answer: C
Q. 51 - In the following question, a
Q. 47 - In the following question, out of the sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
four alternatives, select the alternative speech. Out of the four alternatives
which is the best substitute of the phrase. suggested, select the one which best
things that have been discarded as express the same sentence in
worthless. Options: Indirect/Direct speech.
1) remains The preacher said, "May God grant peace
2) flotsam to the departed!" Options:
3) shambles 1) The preacher prays that God will
4) havoc grant peace to the departed.
Correct Answer: flotsam 2) The preacher prayed that God
would grant peace to the departed.
Q. 48 - Improve the bracketed part of the 3) The preacher said that God may
sentence. grant peace to the departed.
(I myself think) that this investigation is 4) The preacher said, God may grant peace
biased. to the departed.
Options: Correct Answer: The preacher prayed
1) I think myself that God would grant peace to the
2) I thought myself departed.
3) I myself thought
4) no improvement Q. 52 - Select the antonym of
Correct Answer: no improvement ingestion
Options:
Q. 49 - In the following question, some part 1) gulp
of the sentence may have errors. Find out 2) slug
which part of the sentence has an error 3) excrete
and select the appropriate option. If a 4) chug
sentence is free from error, select 'No Correct Answer: excrete
Error'.
Each boy was given (A)/a toy as a parting
gift,(B)/which made them happy.(C)/No
error(D) Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: D
Q. 50 - In the following question, the

sentence given with blank to be filled in
with an appropriate word. Select the
correct alternative out of the four
and indicate it by selecting the appropriate
option. Q. 53 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence
The ..................with which she manages the in correct order.
task is remarkable. Today, however, when one in four rural
1) calm Indians
2) comfort P-in identifying the poor are far greater
Q-is poor, our chances of being wrong Q. 58 - In the following question, out of the
R-and one in six urban Indians four alternatives, select the alternative
Options: which best expresses the meaning of the
1) PRQ idiom/phrase.
2) RQP Wear your heart on your sleeve
3) QRP Options:
4) QPR 1) a very bold person
Correct Answer: RQP 2) a noble pure person
3) make one's feelings apparent
Q. 54 - Improve the bracketed part of the 4) being overtly polite at all times
sentence. Fans (queue) for the concert Correct Answer: make one's feelings
tickets since early morning. apparent
Options:
1) has queued up Q. 59 - Select the word with the correct
2) have had queued spelling.
3) have been queuing up Options:
4) no improvement 1) comando
Correct Answer: have been queuing up 2) coolants
3) limphoid
Q. 55 - In the following question, out of the 4) permutted
four alternatives, select the alternative Correct Answer: coolants
which is the best substitute of the phrase.
become apparent through the appearance Q. 60 - Select the synonym of
of symptoms. Options: spartan
1) manifest Options:
2) distinct 1) garish
3) visible 2) forgiven
4) divulged 3) civilized
Correct Answer: manifest 4) brave
Correct Answer: brave
splinter Q. 61 - In the following question, the
Options: sentence given with blank to be filled in
1) stub with an appropriate word. Select the
2) share correct alternative out of the four
3) chip and indicate it by selecting the appropriate
4) friction option.
Correct Answer: chip The Directors failed to understand the
..................behind the decision to suspend
Q. 57 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence the manager. Options:
in correct order. 1) belief
In that case, 2) politics
P-put together the best gender-just 3) ideology
Q-practices from all Personal Laws 4) rationale
R-a Uniform Civil Code would simply Correct Answer: rationale
1) RPQ
2) QRP Q. 62 - In the following question, out of the
3) RQP four alternatives, select the alternative
4) PQR which best expresses the meaning of the
Correct Answer: RPQ idiom/phrase.
When it rains, it pours
Options:
1) one getting much less than twenty shades of grey. They do not
what one expected ..................describe reality, they create it,
2) calamity always occurs in bad times giving it colour, depth, and form.
3) you always fall into trouble when you ..................all, what I am really interested in
are least prepared here is talking about just one word which
4) When something bad occurs, it usually reveals a great ..................about India. The
occurs more than once word tells us about its politics, its social
Correct Answer: When something self, and its communities. ...............................
bad occurs, it usually occurs more than , that word is not jugaad. It's close, but the
once word is matlabi.
Q. 63 - In the following question, a offering ..................as in twenty shades of
sentence has been given in Active/Passive grey. Options:
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, 1) distinction
select the one, which best expresses the 2) nuance
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. 3) hint
Dark clouds have overcast the evening 4) implication
sky. Options: Correct Answer: nuance
1) By the dark clouds the evening sky was
overcast. Q. 67 - In the following passage, some of
2) The evening sky has been overcast by the words have been left out. Read the
the dark clouds. passage carefully and select the correct
3) Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky. answer for the given blank out of the four
4) The sky of the evening was overcasted alternatives.
by dark clouds. Words give reality to life. Some do better
Correct Answer: The evening sky has been than others, offering ..................as in
overcast by the dark clouds. twenty shades of grey. They do not
..................describe reality, they create it,
Q. 64 - Select the antonym of giving it colour, depth, and form.
horrify ..................all, what I am really interested in
Options: here is talking about just one word which
1) affright reveals a great ..................about India. The
2) petrify word tells us about its politics, its social
3) appall self, and its communities.
4) soothe ................................., that word is not jugaad.
Correct Answer: soothe It's close, but the word is matlabi.
They do not ..................describe reality
Q. 65 - Select the word with the correct Options:
spelling. 1) so
Options: 2) just
1) pillages 3) somewhat
2) spliter 4) whatsoever
3) palenes Correct Answer: just
4) bloting
Correct Answer: pillages Q. 68 - In the following passage, some of
the words have been left out. Read the
Q. 66 - In the following passage, some of passage carefully and select the correct
the words have been left out. Read the answer for the given blank out of the four
passage carefully and select the correct alternatives.
answer for the given blank out of the four Words give reality to life. Some do better
alternatives. than others, offering ..................as in
Words give reality to life. Some do better twenty shades of grey. They do not
than others, offering ..................as in ..................describe reality, they create it,
giving it colour, depth, and form. ..................all, what I am really interested in

..................all, what I am really interested in here is talking about just one word which
here is talking about just one word which reveals a great ..................about India. The
reveals a great ..................about India. The word tells us about its politics, its social
word tells us about its politics, its social self, and its communities.
self, and its communities. ............................, ................................... , that word is not
that word is not jugaad. It's close, but the jugaad. It's close, but the word is matlabi.
word is matlabi. .................., that word is not jugaad.
..................all, what I am really interested in Options:
here is talking about 1) Because
Options: 2) But
1) Hence 3) No
2) So 4) Yes
3) Henceforth Correct Answer: No
4) But
Correct Answer: But Q. 71 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence
in correct order.
Q. 69 - In the following passage, some of
the words have been left out. Read the His exact date of birth is not known
passage carefully and select the correct P-but it is believed that he was born in
answer for the given blank out of the four Q- late May and later on he decided to
alternatives. celebrate May 29 as his birthday,
Words give reality to life. Some do better R- as this was the date he climbed Everest
than others, offering ..................as in Options:
twenty shades of grey. They do not 1) PRQ
..................describe reality, they create it, 2) PQR
giving it colour, depth, and form. 3) QRP
..................all, what I am really interested in 4) RPQ
here is talking about just one word which Correct Answer: PQR
reveals a great ..................about India. The
word tells us about its politics, its social Q. 72 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence
self, and its communities. in correct order.
................................, that word is not jugaad.
It's close, but the word is matlabi. Today, less privileged white
one word which reveals a great P- Americans are considered to be
..................about India. Options: Q- and pathologists predominates
1) deal R- in crisis, and the language of
2) amount sociologists
3) quantity Options:
4) information 1) PRQ
Correct Answer: deal 2) QPR
3) RPQ
Q. 70 - In the following passage, some of 4) QRP
the words have been left out. Read the Correct Answer: PRQ
passage carefully and select the correct
answer for the given blank out of the four Q. 73 - In the following question, a
alternatives. sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
Words give reality to life. Some do better speech. Out of the four alternatives
than others, offering ..................as in suggested, select the one which best
twenty shades of grey. They do not express the same sentence in
..................describe reality, they create it, Indirect/Direct speech.
giving it colour, depth, and form.
Vicky said, "I clean my teeth daily." Q. 77 - In the following question, out of the
Options: four alternatives, select the alternative
1) Vicky said he cleans his teeth daily. which best expresses the meaning of the
2) Vicky says he cleans his teeth daily. idiom/phrase.
3) Vicky said that he cleaned his teeth daily.
4) Vicky said that he used to clean his teeth Actions speak louder than words
daily. Options:
Correct Answer: Vicky said that he cleaned 1) Achievers are better than those who talk
his teeth daily. big
2) No action can compensate for saying bad
Q. 74 - In the following question, the words
sentence given with blank to be filled in 3) A pen is mightier than a sword
with an appropriate word. Select the 4) What someone does mean more than
correct alternative out of the four and what they say they will do
indicate it by selecting the appropriate Correct Answer: What someone does
option. mean more than what they say they will do
Nobody gets __________ with a pretentious Q. 78 - Select the antonym of

smug.
Options: coalesce
1) along Options:
2) up 1) separate
3) about 2) adhere
4) through 3) cleave
Correct Answer: along 4) amalgamate
Correct Answer: separate
sentence. Q. 79 - Select the antonym of
As the financial situation worsened we loiter

realized that we were heading (toward) a Options:
disaster. 1) lag
Options: 2) hasten
1) along 3) amble
2) into 4) loll
3) for Correct Answer: hasten
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: for

sentence.
After today's terrible test I am sure that my

teacher's opinion (about) me will change
for the worse.
Options:
1) for
2) of
3) in
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: no improvement
Q. 80 - In the following question, out of the Correct Answer: encroach

four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute of the phrase. Q. 84 - Select the word with the correct
spelling.
The outer layer of the cerebrum (part of Options:
the brain), composed of folded grey 1) sargeons
matter, plays an important role in the 2) divorsee
consciousness. 3) depicted
Options: 4) parlancee
1) victor Correct Answer: depicted
2) cortex
3) scrub Q. 85 - Select the synonym of
4) capered
Correct Answer: cortex gregarious
Options:
Q. 81 - In the following question, some part 1) introvert
of the sentence may have errors. Find out 2) melancholy
which part of the sentence has an error and 3) affable
select the appropriate option. If a sentence 4) pensive
is free from error, select 'No Error'. Correct Answer: affable
I was taken by surprise (A)/when I Q. 86 - In the following question, some part

came(B)/face to face with my school of the sentence may have errors. Find out
friend.(C)/No error(D) which part of the sentence has an error and
Options: select the appropriate option. If a sentence
1) A is free from error, select 'No Error'.
2) B
3) C The factory complex houses a shop-
4) D floor(A)/and 10 cubicles for the staff in an
Correct Answer: D area(B)/of about thousand squares
meters.(C)/No error(D)
Q. 82 - In the following question, out of the Options:
four alternatives, select the alternative 1) A
which is the best substitute of the phrase. 2) B
3) C
A hot spring in which water intermittently 4) D
boils, pushing a tall column of water and Correct Answer: C
steam into the air.
1) geyser sentence given with blank to be filled in
2) smite with an appropriate word. Select the
3) brew correct alternative out of the four and
4) pitted indicate it by selecting the appropriate
Correct Answer: geyser option.
Q. 83 - Select the word with the correct Even if two horses may look ____________,
spelling. they may not be of the same age.
Options: Options:
1) sylabus 1) comparable
2) encroach 2) alike
3) coalesse 3) on par
4) adhetion 4) only same
Correct Answer: alike answer for the given blank out of the four
alternatives.
Q. 88 - In the following question, a Once again, a _____________ monsoon so

sentence has been given in Active/Passive vital to India's economic fortunes has left
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, some states in shambles. From Assam to
select the one which best expresses the Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. has created paralysing floods that have
taken a _______________, wiped out crops and
Do you intimidate your younger brothers? destroyed hard-earned assets. When the
Options: waters ___________, a familiar cycle of
1) Were your younger brothers being assessment of damage by Central teams,
intimidated by you? preparation of loss estimates and
2) Are your younger brothers intimidated expensive ____________ work such as repairs
by you? of river embankments, will follow.
3) Have your younger brothers being
intimidated by you? a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's
4) Are your younger brothers being economic fortunes
intimidated by you? Options:
Correct Answer: Are your younger 1) rapid
brothers intimidated by you? 2) huge
3) thunder
Q. 89 - In the following question, out of the 4) vigorous
four alternatives, select the alternative Correct Answer: vigorous
idiom/phrase. Q. 92 - In the following passage some of
A blessing in disguise passage carefully and select the correct
Options: answer for the given blank out of the four
1) A misfortune that eventually has good alternatives.
results
2) A person who has changed so much that Once again, a _____________ monsoon so
he is now unrecognisable vital to India's economic fortunes has left
3) A prayer asking for God's favour some states in shambles. From Assam to
4) A bad person hiding his face behind a Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________
mask has created paralysing floods that have
Correct Answer: A misfortune that taken a _______________, wiped out crops and
eventually has good results destroyed hard-earned assets. When the
waters ___________, a familiar cycle of
Q. 90 - Select the synonym of assessment of damage by Central teams,
preparation of loss estimates and
reassert expensive ____________ work such as repairs
Options: of river embankments, will follow.
1) renounce
2) acknowledge heavy rainfall in a ____________
3) disbelief Options:
4) conceal 1) short span of time
Correct Answer: acknowledge 2) very quickly
3) short moments
Q. 91 - In the following passage some of 4) fraction of a second
the words have been left out. Read the Correct Answer: short span of time
Q. 93 - In the following passage some of Correct Answer: recede

passage carefully and select the correct Q. 94 - In the following passage some of
answer for the given blank out of the four the words have been left out. Read the
alternatives. passage carefully and select the correct
answer for the given blank out of the four
Once again, a _____________ monsoon so alternatives.
vital to India's economic fortunes has left
some states in shambles. From Assam to Once again, a _____________ monsoon so
Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ vital to India's economic fortunes has left
has created paralysing floods that have some states in shambles. From Assam to
taken a _______________, wiped out crops and Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________
destroyed hard-earned assets. When the has created paralysing floods that have
waters ___________, a familiar cycle of taken a _______________, wiped out crops and
assessment of damage by Central teams, destroyed hard-earned assets. When the
preparation of loss estimates and waters ___________, a familiar cycle of
expensive ____________ work such as repairs assessment of damage by Central teams,
of river embankments, will follow. preparation of loss estimates and
expensive ____________ work such as repairs
floods that have taken a _______________ of river embankments, will follow.
Options:
1) many deaths expensive ____________ work such as repairs
2) dangerous turn of river embankments, will follow.
3) heavy toll of life Options:
4) big cost in terms of life 1) rejuvenation
Correct Answer: heavy toll of life 2) reclamation
3) renovation
Q. 94 - In the following passage some of 4) restoration
the words have been left out. Read the Correct Answer: restoration
alternatives.
Once again, a _____________ monsoon so

vital to India's economic fortunes has left
some states in shambles. From Assam to
Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________
has created paralysing floods that have
taken a _______________, wiped out crops and
destroyed hard-earned assets. When the
waters ___________, a familiar cycle of
assessment of damage by Central teams,
preparation of loss estimates and
expensive ____________ work such as repairs
of river embankments, will follow.
When the waters ___________ Q. 95 - Select the word with the correct
Options: spelling.
1) rush back Options:
2) recede 1) lassoing
3) flow away 2) psychik
4) ebb
3) thacher 3) A controversial situation which is

4) squezer awkward to deal with
Correct Answer: lassoing 4) A celebrity who keeps getting into some
or the other controversy
Q. 96 - In the following question, the Correct Answer: A controversial situation
sentence given with blank to be filled in which is awkward to deal with
correct alternative out of the four and Q. 100 - In the following question, some
indicate it by selecting the appropriate part of the sentence may have errors. Find
option. out which part of the sentence has an error
and select the appropriate option. If a
Rational thinkers are intellectually sentence is free from error, select 'No
_____________ than those who accept faith Error'.
without questioning the age old practices.
Options: The shifting task is almost done,(A)/only
1) cultured the furnitures(B)/have to be
2) sophisticated delivered.(C)/No error(D)
3) superior Options:
4) modern 1) A
Correct Answer: superior 2) B
3) C
Q. 97 - Select the synonym of 4) D
Correct Answer: B
ancient
Options: Q. 101 - In the following question, out of
1) topical the four alternatives, select the alternative
2) extant which is the best substitute of the phrase.
3) archaic
4) fad A spot or a stain caused by a discolouring
Correct Answer: archaic substance
Options:
Q. 98 - Choose the antonym of 1) Hue
2) Blot
analogue 3) Tint
Options: 4) Dye
1) correlate Correct Answer: Blot
2) cognate
3) dialogue Q. 102 - In the following question, a
4) difference sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
Correct Answer: difference speech. Out of the four alternatives
suggested, select the one which best
Q. 99 - In the following question, out of the express the same sentence in
four alternatives, select the alternative Indirect/Direct speech.
idiom/phrase. He said, "I bought an iPhone 6 yesterday."
Options:
A hot potato 1) He said that he had bought an iPhone 6
Options: the previous day.
1) A war like situation which could have 2) He said he bought an iPhone 6 the
been easily avoided previous day.
2) A common eatery but favoured by 3) He said that he has bought an iPhone 6
celebrities yesterday.
4) He exclaimed, an iPhone 6 has been Error'.

bought by him yesterday.
Correct Answer: He said that he had With little creativity and hard
bought an iPhone 6 the previous day. work(A)/the project could have been
(B)/successfully completed.(C)/No error
Q. 103 - Select the antonym of Options:
1) A
amusement 2) B
Options: 3) C
1) mischief 4) D
2) naughty Correct Answer: A
3) melancholy
4) hilarity Q. 108 - Improve the bracketed part of the
Correct Answer: melancholy sentence.
Q. 104 - Rearrange the parts of the Hardly had she finished her
sentence in correct order. dinner (then) the doorbell rang.
Options:
This alone 1) than
P-should alert us to what 2) when
Q-is actually about 3) while
R-the demand for a Uniform Civil Code 4) no improvement
Options: Correct Answer: when
1) PRQ
2) PQR Q. 109 - In the following question, out of
3) QPR the four alternatives, select the alternative
4) RPQ which best expresses the meaning of the
Correct Answer: PRQ idiom/phrase.
Q. 105 - Select the synonym of New kid on the block

Options:
splayed 1) New rules which are bound to fail
Options: 2) A junior
1) nimble 3) A new social trend
2) jade 4) A newcomer
3) frayed Correct Answer: A newcomer
4) spread
Correct Answer: spread Q. 110 -
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
Q. 106 - Select the word with the correct correct order.
spelling.
Options: Ironically, in spite of a decline in poverty,
1) humable P-the proportion of
2) customer Q-the population receiving welfare
3) breches R-benefits has risen sharply
4) boufant Options:
Correct Answer: customer 1) QRP
Q. 107 - In the following question, some 2) PQR
part of the sentence may have errors. Find 3) RPQ
out which part of the sentence has an error 4) QPR
and select the appropriate option. If a Correct Answer: PQR
sentence is free from error, select 'No
Q. 111 - Improve the bracketed part of the Politicians requested both the warring
sentence. communities to ___________________
restraint.
In the housing society where I live there is a Options:
nice house (to let out). 1) depict
Options: 2) enforce
1) to let 3) show
2) for letting 4) exercise
3) to be let out Correct Answer: exercise
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: to let Q. 115 - In the following passage some of
Q. 112 - In the following question, out of passage carefully and select the correct
the four alternatives, select the alternative answer for the given blank out of the four
which is the best substitute of the phrase. alternatives.
A person who applies for a job or is Sometimes the grand ____________ of the
nominated for election Left and the Right do not seem to have any
Options: relationship with the lived experiences of
1) Candidate ordinary Indians. For the past two
2) Elect decades, the Left has tried to expand
3) Volunteer social welfare programmes _________ the
4) Nominator poor in the country by highlighting the
Correct Answer: Candidate growing ____________ between the rich and
the poor. The Right, on the other hand,
Q. 113 - In the following question, a points to the growing ___________ of
sentence has been given in Active/Passive politically driven welfare policies and
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, emphasises the need for economic growth
select the one which best expresses the to ___________ poverty and improve the
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. lives of the poor.
Mother filled dark filtered coffee in the Sometimes the grand ____________ of the
cup. Left and the Right
Options: Options:
1) The cup was filled with dark filtered 1) histories
coffee by mother. 2) plots
2) Mother filled in the cup coffee which was 3) versions
dark and filtered. 4) narratives
3) The cup was being filled by mother with Correct Answer: narratives
dark filtered coffee.
4) The filtered coffee which was dark was Q. 116 - In the following passage some of
filled into the cup by mother. the words have been left out. Read the
Correct Answer: The cup was filled with passage carefully and select the correct
dark filtered coffee by mother. answer for the given blank out of the four
alternatives.
sentence given with blank to be filled in Sometimes the grand ____________ of the
with an appropriate word. Select the Left and the Right do not seem to have any
correct alternative out of the four and relationship with the lived experiences of
indicate it by selecting the appropriate ordinary Indians. For the past two
option. decades, the Left has tried to expand
social welfare programmes _________ the
poor in the country by highlighting the

growing ____________ between the rich and Sometimes the grand ____________ of the
the poor. The Right, on the other hand, Left and the Right do not seem to have any
points to the growing ___________ of relationship with the lived experiences of
politically driven welfare policies and ordinary Indians. For the past two
emphasises the need for economic growth decades, the Left has tried to expand
to ___________ poverty and improve the social welfare programmes _________ the
lives of the poor. poor in the country by highlighting the
growing ____________ between the rich and
Left has tried to expand social welfare the poor. The Right, on the other hand,
programmes _________ the poor points to the growing ___________ of
Options: politically driven welfare policies and
1) for emphasises the need for economic growth
2) which to ___________ poverty and improve the
3) that lives of the poor.
4) of
Correct Answer: for points to the growing ___________ of
politically driven welfare policies
Q. 117 - In the following passage some of Options:
the words have been left out. Read the 1) issue
passage carefully and select the correct 2) matter
answer for the given blank out of the four 3) pain
alternatives. 4) burden
Correct Answer: burden
Sometimes the grand ____________ of the
Left and the Right do not seem to have any
relationship with the lived experiences of
ordinary Indians. For the past two
decades, the Left has tried to expand
social welfare programmes _________ the
poor in the country by highlighting the
growing ____________ between the rich and
the poor. The Right, on the other hand,
points to the growing ___________ of
politically driven welfare policies and
emphasises the need for economic growth
to ___________ poverty and improve the
lives of the poor.
the growing ____________ between the rich Q. 119 - In the following passage some of
and the poor. the words have been left out. Read the
Options: passage carefully and select the correct
1) dissimilarities answer for the given blank out of the four
2) discrepancies alternatives.
3) disparities
4) disillusion Sometimes the grand ____________ of the
Correct Answer: disparities Left and the Right do not seem to have any
Q. 118 - In the following passage some of relationship with the lived experiences of
the words have been left out. Read the ordinary Indians. For the past two
passage carefully and select the correct decades, the Left has tried to expand
answer for the given blank out of the four social welfare programmes _________ the
alternatives. poor in the country by highlighting the
growing ____________ between the rich and and select the appropriate option. If a
the poor. The Right, on the other hand, sentence is free from error, select 'No
points to the growing ___________ of Error'.
politically driven welfare policies and The food basket contained(A)/ a dark
emphasises the need for economic growth chocolate, an eclair and a pastry(B)/neatly
to ___________ poverty and improve the wrapped in foil paper.(C)/No error
lives of the poor. Options:
1) A
need for economic growth to ___________ 2) B
poverty and improve the lives of the poor. 3) C
Options: 4) D
1) agitate Correct Answer: B
2) alleviate
3) aggravate Q. 123 Rearrange the parts of the
4) depress sentence in correct order.
Correct Answer: alleviate The arbitration
Pdented China's interests
Q. 120 In the following question, out of Qin multiple ways
the four alternatives, select the alternative Raward has, nevertheless, Options:
which best expresses the meaning of the 1) RPQ
idiom/phrase. 2) RQP
Practice makes a man perfect 3) PQR
Options: 4) QPR
1) Perfection demands patience Correct Answer: RPQ
2) Any problem can be solved if you are
willing to try many times Q. 124 Improve the bracketed part of the
3) Regular activity is the way to become sentence. Any bad habit must be nipped
proficient in it (on) the bud.
4) It takes a long time to form a good habit Options:
Correct Answer: Regular activity is the 1) on
way to become proficient in it 2) in
3) off
Q. 121 In the following question, some 4) no improvement
part of the sentence may have errors. Find Correct Answer: in
out which part of the sentence has an error
and select the appropriate option. If a Q. 125 In the following question, the
sentence is free from error, select 'No sentence given with blank to be filled in
Error'. with an appropriate word. Select the
A rate of growing is different(A)/for correct alternative out of the four and
different sectors, but the service sector(B)/ indicate it by selecting the appropriate
always grows faster than option.
agriculture.(C)/No error(D) At this critical juncture what the company
Options: needs is a ...........marketing strategy.
1) A Options:
2) B 1) creditable
3) C 2) adventurous
4) D 3) incredible
Correct Answer: A 4) credible
Correct Answer: credible
Q. 122 In the following question, some
part of the sentence may have errors. Find Q. 126 Select the antonym of
out which part of the sentence has an error mishmash
Options:
1) potpourri Q. 131 In the following question, out of
2) medley the four alternatives, select the alternative
3) organized which best expresses the meaning of the
4) haphazard idiom/phrase.
Correct Answer: organized Pull the plug
Options:
Q. 127 In the following question, the 1) Make a firm refusal
sentence given with blank to be filled in 2) Save a situation by acting in the nick of
with an appropriate word. Select the time
correct alternative out of the four and 3) To waste away somebody's effort
indicate it by selecting the appropriate 4) Prevent something from continuing
option. Correct Answer: Prevent something from
He is not a native speaker yet he has a good continuing
...........over German.
Options: Q. 132 Improve the bracketed part of the
1) authority sentence. The patient died (of a wound and
2) hold not of) cancer.
3) command Options:
4) expertise 1) from a wound and not of
Correct Answer: command 2) of a wound and not from
3) from a wound and not from
Q. 128 In the following question, out of 4) no improvement
the four alternatives, select the alternative Correct Answer: from a wound and not of
match or surpass a person by imitation. Q. 133 In the following question, a
Options: sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
1) parallel speech. Out of the four alternatives
2) emulate suggested, select the one which best
3) ditto express the same sentence in
4) impression Indirect/Direct speech.
Correct Answer: emulate I said, "My grandfather snored throughout
the night."
Q. 129 Select the word with the correct Options:
spelling. 1) I said my grandfather had snored
Options: throughout the night.
1) rootless 2) I said that my grandfather snored
2) xpanded throughout the night.
3) fulstop 3) I said that my grandfather had snored
4) griling throughout the night.
Correct Answer: rootless 4) I said that my grandfather had been
snoring throughout the night.
Q. 130 In the following question, out of Correct Answer: I said that my grandfather
the four alternatives, select the alternative had snored throughout the night.
lack of skill, ability, or competence
Options:
1) ineptitude Q. 134 Select the antonym of
2) dexterity generosity
3) proficiency Options:
4) prowess 1) altruism
Correct Answer: ineptitude 2) general
3) largesse Pto negotiate a solution

4) malevolence Qreadiness
Correct Answer: malevolence Rhave signalled China's
Options:
Q. 135 Select the synonym of 1) QRP
rip 2) RQP
Options: 3) PRQ
1) cease 4) PQR
2) terminate Correct Answer: RQP
3) gash
4) sew Q. 140 In the following passage, some of
Correct Answer: gash the words have been left out. Read the
Q. 136 In the following question, a answer for the given blank out of the four
sentence has been given in Active/Passive alternatives.
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, A saint or a satyagrahi is often put on a
select the one which best expresses the ..........., freezing her acts of goodness in time.
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Goodness acquires an act of fixed
Sunny was driving the car so fast that it quality...........in amber. Rather than ...........a
slipped at the turn. Options: living creature, a saint or an icon
1) Sunny slipped at the turn as he was becomes a hoarding, a permanent
driving the car so fast. spectacle or a redundant quotation.
2) So fast was Sunny driving the car that it Saintliness or heroism becomes a bundle of
slipped at the turn. pictures in a calendar, a statue
3) The car was being driven by Sunny so ...........inflexibly. Goodness becomes a
fast that it slipped at the turn. stencil fixed ...........time.
4) The car slipped at the turn as Sunny was A saint or a satyagrahi is often put on a
driving it so fast. ...........
Correct Answer: The car was being driven Options:
by Sunny so fast that it slipped at the turn. 1) pedestal
2) platform
Q. 137 Select the word with the correct 3) plinth
spelling. 4) podium
Options: Correct Answer: pedestal
1) terains
2) priestly
3) fereted
4) ablasion
Correct Answer: priestly
Q. 138 Select the synonym of

stash
Options:
1) dearth
2) deficit
3) lack
4) cache
Correct Answer: cache
Q. 141 In the following passage, some of
Q. 139 Rearrange the parts of the
Senior officials
alternatives.
A saint or a satyagrahi is often put on a quality...........in amber. Rather than ...........a

..........., freezing her acts of goodness in living creature, a saint or an icon
time. Goodness acquires an act of fixed becomes a hoarding, a permanent
quality...........in amber. Rather than ...........a spectacle or a redundant quotation.
living creature, a saint or an icon Saintliness or heroism becomes a bundle
becomes a hoarding, a permanent of pictures in a calendar, a statue
spectacle or a redundant quotation. ...........inflexibly. Goodness becomes a
Saintliness or heroism becomes a bundle stencil fixed ...........time.
of pictures in a calendar, a statue a statue ...........inflexibly.
...........inflexibly. Goodness becomes a Options:
stencil fixed ...........time. 1) standing
Goodness acquires an act of fixed quality 2) stands
...........in amber. 3) stood
Options: 4) always stands
1) ingrained Correct Answer: standing
2) impacted
3) embedded Q. 144 In the following passage, some of
4) deepseated the words have been left out. Read the
Correct Answer: embedded passage carefully and select the correct
Q. 142 In the following passage, some of alternatives.
the words have been left out. Read the A saint or a satyagrahi is often put on a
passage carefully and select the correct ..........., freezing her acts of goodness in
answer for the given blank out of the four time. Goodness acquires an act of fixed
alternatives. quality...........in amber. Rather than ...........a
A saint or a satyagrahi is often put on a living creature, a saint or an icon
..........., freezing her acts of goodness in becomes a hoarding, a permanent
time. Goodness acquires an act of fixed spectacle or a redundant quotation.
quality...........in amber. Rather than ...........a Saintliness or heroism becomes a bundle
living creature, a saint or an icon of pictures in a calendar, a statue
becomes a hoarding, a permanent ...........inflexibly. Goodness becomes a
spectacle or a redundant quotation. stencil fixed ...........time.
Saintliness or heroism becomes a bundle Goodness becomes a stencil fixed
of pictures in a calendar, a statue ...........time.
...........inflexibly. Goodness becomes a Options:
stencil fixed ...........time. 1) of
Rather than ...........a living creature 2) in
Options: 3) with
1) being 4) about
2) having been Correct Answer: in
3) had been
4) becoming Q. 145 - In the following question, the
Correct Answer: becoming sentence given with blank to be filled in
Q. 143 In the following passage, some of correct alternative out of the four and
the words have been left out. Read the indicate it by selecting the appropriate
passage carefully and select the correct option.
answer for the given blank out of the four _____________ around the bush.
alternatives. Options:
A saint or a satyagrahi is often put on a 1) To hit
..........., freezing her acts of goodness in 2) To beat
time. Goodness acquires an act of fixed
3) To circle 3) C
4) To hide 4) D
Correct Answer: To beat Correct Answer: A
Q. 146 - Select the antonym of Q. 150 - In the following question, out of

the four alternatives, select the alternative
adulterate which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Options: an event or a group of events occurring as
1) attenuated part of a sequence
2) purify Options:
3) vitiated 1) stanza
4) dilute 2) episode
Correct Answer: purify 3) series
4) lesson
Q. 147 - Rearrange the parts of the Correct Answer: episode
In punishment for the uprising,
P-called tributes, to participate consolidate
Q-each of the twelve districts must Options:
provide 1) centralize
R-one girl and one boy, 2) variate
Options: 3) declare
1) PRQ 4) announce
2) PQR Correct Answer: centralize
3) RQP
4) QRP Q. 152 - In the following question, out of
Correct Answer: QRP the four alternatives, select the alternative
Q. 148 - Select the antonym of idiom/phrase.
conjoined A dime a dozen

Options: Options:
1) sever 1) Strength is in numbers
2) adjoin 2) People who say bad things have no value
3) meld 3) Very common and of no particular value
4) affix 4) You save more if you buy in large
Correct Answer: sever numbers
Correct Answer: Very common and of no
Q. 149 - In the following question, some particular value
part of the sentence may have errors. Find
out which part of the sentence has an error Q. 153 - Improve the bracketed part of the
and select the appropriate option. If a sentence.
Error'. The public vent their anger on social media
to protest (toward) police brutality.
It was obviously for everyone (A)/that Options:
grandfather was (B)/hiding something 1) for
from all of us.(C)/ No error(D) 2) against
Options: 3) regards
1) A 4) no improvement
2) B Correct Answer: against
3) Get someone to steal the car.

Q. 154 - Select the word with the correct 4) They have stolen the car.
spelling. Correct Answer: Get someone to steal the
Options: car.
1) missible
2) saosages Q. 158 - Improve the bracketed part of the
3) emullator sentence.
4) abdicate
Correct Answer: abdicate Look at this video clip in which (I, my friend
and you) are enjoying a boat ride.
Q. 155 - In the following question, some Options:
part of the sentence may have errors. Find 1) you, my friend and I
out which part of the sentence has an error 2) I, you and my friend
and select the appropriate option. If a 3) my friend, you and I
sentence is free from error, select 'No 4) no improvement
Error'. Correct Answer: you, my friend and I
Recently I visited Kerala(A)/and found the Q. 159 - In the following question, a

sceneries(B)/to be breathtaking.(C)/No sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
error(D) speech. Out of the four alternatives
Options: suggested, select the one which best
1) A express the same sentence in
2) B Indirect/Direct speech.
3) C The teacher said to the students, "Don't
4) D make noise."
Correct Answer: B Options:
1) The teacher asked the students not to
Q. 156 - Rearrange the parts of the make noise.
sentence in correct order. 2) The teacher scolded the students, they
The twenty-four tributes should not make noise.
P-that could hold anything from a 3) The teacher warned the students not to
Q-will be imprisoned in a vast outdoor make noise.
arena 4) The teacher told the students that don't
R-burning desert to a frozen wastelan make noise.
Options: Correct Answer: The teacher warned the
1) PQR students not to make noise.
2) PRQ
3) QPR Q. 160 - Select the word with the correct
4) RQP spelling.
Correct Answer: QPR Options:
1) eraseable
Q. 157 - In the following question, a 2) probabble
sentence has been given in Active/Passive 3) secretes
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, 4) esteemeed
select the one which best expresses the Correct Answer: secretes
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Q. 161 - Select the synonym of
Have the car stolen! inscription

Options: Options:
1) Steal the car. 1) scrubbed
2) You should have the stolen car. 2) rivet
3) jaded passage carefully and select the correct

4) engrave answer for the given blank out of the four
Correct Answer: engrave alternatives.
Q. 162 - In the following question, the Instead of finding the root cause
sentence given with blank to be filled in of_________ of Indians, the British
with an appropriate word. Select the government took to more ____________
correct alternative out of the four and measures. Under the Defense of India Act,
indicate it by selecting the appropriate it gave more power to the police to arrest
option. persons to stop processions with
____________ movements and actions. The
Every evening a ____________ of wolves Act brought in the Central Legislative
descends into the valley to hunt. Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even
Options: then it was to be passed in the form of an
1) pack ordinance in the "interest of the public."
2) gang Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this
3) company while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the
4) herd Central Legislative Assembly where the
Correct Answer: pack meeting to pass the ordinance was being
held. It was a carefully laid out _________,
Q. 163 - In the following question, out of not to cause death or injury but to
the four alternatives, select the alternative _____________ the attention of the
which best expresses the meaning of the government, that the modes of its
idiom/phrase. suppression could no more be tolerated. It
was decided that Bhagat Singh and
A drop in the bucket Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest
Options: after throwing the bomb.
1) So much silence that even a drop can be
heard Instead of finding the root cause
2) A very small amount compared with of_________ of Indians
what is needed Options:
3) The final act before the task is done 1) discontent
4) A small favour is worth a lot to a person 2) problem
in trouble 3) sadness
Correct Answer: A very small amount 4) protest
compared with what is needed Correct Answer: discontent
Q. 164 - In the following question, out of Q. 166 - In the following passage some of
the four alternatives, select the alternative the words have been left out. Read the
which is the best substitute of the phrase. passage carefully and select the correct
Represent something as being less alternatives.
important than it really is.
Options: Instead of finding the root cause
1) discriminant of_________ of Indians, the British
2) stride government took to more ____________
3) underplay measures. Under the Defense of India Act,
4) imperious it gave more power to the police to arrest
Correct Answer: underplay persons to stop processions with
Q. 165 - In the following passage some of Act brought in the Central Legislative
the words have been left out. Read the Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even
then it was to be passed in the form of an after throwing the bomb.

ordinance in the "interest of the public."
Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this to arrest persons to stop processions with
while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the ____________ movements and actions.
Central Legislative Assembly where the Options:
meeting to pass the ordinance was being 1) out of the ordinary
held. It was a carefully laid out _________, 2) suspicious
not to cause death or injury but to 3) cautious
_____________ the attention of the 4) skeptical
government, that the modes of its Correct Answer: suspicious
suppression could no more be tolerated. It
was decided that Bhagat Singh and Q. 168 - In the following passage some of
Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest the words have been left out. Read the
after throwing the bomb. passage carefully and select the correct
the British government took to more alternatives.
____________ measures.
Options: Instead of finding the root cause
1) drastic of_________ of Indians, the British
2) angrier government took to more ____________
3) repressive measures. Under the Defense of India Act,
4) damaging it gave more power to the police to arrest
Correct Answer: repressive persons to stop processions with
Q. 167 - In the following passage some of Act brought in the Central Legislative
the words have been left out. Read the Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even
passage carefully and select the correct then it was to be passed in the form of an
answer for the given blank out of the four ordinance in the "interest of the public."
alternatives. Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this
while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the
Instead of finding the root cause Central Legislative Assembly where the
of_________ of Indians, the British meeting to pass the ordinance was being
government took to more ____________ held. It was a carefully laid out _________,
measures. Under the Defense of India Act, not to cause death or injury but to
it gave more power to the police to arrest _____________ the attention of the
persons to stop processions with government, that the modes of its
____________ movements and actions. The suppression could no more be tolerated. It
Act brought in the Central Legislative was decided that Bhagat Singh and
Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest
then it was to be passed in the form of an after throwing the bomb.
ordinance in the "interest of the public."
Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this It was a carefully laid out _________
while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Options:
Central Legislative Assembly where the 1) scam
meeting to pass the ordinance was being 2) trick
held. It was a carefully laid out _________, 3) trap
not to cause death or injury but to 4) plot
_____________ the attention of the Correct Answer: plot
government, that the modes of its
suppression could no more be tolerated. It Q. 169 - In the following passage some of
was decided that Bhagat Singh and the words have been left out. Read the
Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest passage carefully and select the correct
answer for the given blank out of the four 1) RPQ

alternatives. 2) QRP
3) PRQ
Instead of finding the root cause 4) QPR
of_________ of Indians, the British Correct Answer: PRQ
government took to more ____________
measures. Under the Defense of India Act, Q. 171 Select the synonym of
it gave more power to the police to arrest metropolitan
persons to stop processions with Options:
____________ movements and actions. The 1) idyllic
Act brought in the Central Legislative 2) arcadian
Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even 3) bucolic
then it was to be passed in the form of an 4) urbane
ordinance in the "interest of the public." Correct Answer: urbane
Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this
while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Q. 172 In the following question,
Central Legislative Assembly where the sentence given with blank is to be filled in
meeting to pass the ordinance was being with an appropriate word. Select the
held. It was a carefully laid out _________, correct alternative out of the four and
not to cause death or injury but to indicate it by selecting the appropriate
_____________ the attention of the option.
government, that the modes of its He succeeded in proving his point
suppression could no more be tolerated. It with ............logic. Options:
was decided that Bhagat Singh and 1) diabolical
Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest 2) irrefutable
after throwing the bomb. 3) rational
4) analytical
not to cause death or injury but to Correct Answer: irrefutable
_____________ the attention of the
government Q. 173 Select the antonym of
Options: impiety
1) draw 1) blasphemy
2) bring 2) heresy
3) get 3) profanity
4) notice 4) reverence
Correct Answer: draw Correct Answer: reverence
Q. 170 Select the word with the correct Q. 174 In the following question, out of
spelling. the four alternatives, select the
Options: alternative which best expresses the
1) pamflet meaning of the idiom/phrase.
2) montaage To bite off more than one can chew
3) illusary Options:
4) stroller 1) To take on a commitment that one
Correct Answer: stroller cannot fulfill
Q. 170 Rearrange the parts of the 2) A task which has unexpectedly become
sentence in correct order. very difficult
The Finance Minister, under 3) A greedy person will always suffer
Pwhose supervision this 4) To grab a share more than what is
Qhas not made any definite statement rightfully theirs
Rhas taken place, Correct Answer: To take on a commitment
Options: that one cannot fulfill
Correct Answer: upon

Q. 175 Select the antonym of
pompous Q. 180 - Select the word with the correct
Options: spelling.
1) modern Options:
2) turgid 1) chaastity
3) modest 2) marothon
4) vain 3) reasert
Correct Answer: modest 4) toxicity
Correct Answer: toxicity
Q. 176 - In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, select the alternative Q. 181 - Improve the bracketed part of the
which best expresses the meaning of the sentence.
idiom/phrase. When I last saw Ravi, he (had
Tie the knot been running) to catch his bus.
Options: Options:
1) To put yourself into a problem 1) ran
2) To make fateful decision 2) was running
3) To sign the deal 3) had run
4) To get married 4) no improvement
Correct Answer: To get married Correct Answer: was running
Q. 177 - Select the synonym of Q. 182 - In the following question, some

carnal part of the sentence may have errors. Find
Options: out which part of the sentence has an error
1) chaste and select the appropriate option. If a
2) sensual sentence is free from error, select 'No
3) decent Error'.
4) spiritual If you are in the wrong gears (A)/the car
Correct Answer: sensual won't be (B)/able to climb the hill.(C)/No
error(D) Options:
Q. 178 - Select the antonym of 1) A
intrinsic 2) B
Options: 3) C
1) elemental 4) D
2) innate Correct Answer: A
3) connate
4) accquired Q. 183 - In the following question, out of
Correct Answer: accquired the four alternatives, select the alternative
Q. 179 - In the following question, the idiom/phrase.
sentence given with blank to be filled in The ball is in your court
with an appropriate word. Select the Options:
correct alternative out of the four 1) It is up to you to make the next move
and indicate it by selecting the appropriate 2) You have got a fantastic opportunity
option. 3) You will be blamed for crimes that you
Providence smiles ..............those who are have not committed
diligent. Options: 4) You have been put into a dilemma.
1) with Correct Answer: It is up to you to
2) in make the next move
3) upon
4) over
Q. 184 - Improve the bracketed part of the 3) abhored

sentence. 4) variabely
I would love (to availing) a short holiday, Correct Answer: snatched
and go for an overnight trek.
Options: Q. 189 - In the following question, out of
1) to avail myself of the four alternatives, select the alternative
2) to avail of which is the best substitute of the phrase.
3) to avail myself To harass someone persistently to do
4) no improvement something. Options:
Correct Answer: to avail myself 1) Iconoclast
2) Dote
Q. 185 - In the following question, a 3) Neurotic
sentence has been given in Active/Passive 4) Importune
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, Correct Answer: Importune
select the one which best expresses the
same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Mariam was writing a note to her boss. Q. 190 - In the following question, the
Options: sentence given with blank to be filled in
1) A note was written to her boss by with an appropriate word. Select the
Mariam. correct alternative out of the four
2) A note was wrote by Mariam to her and indicate it by selecting the appropriate
boss. option.
3) A note was being written by Mariam to The baby looked..............the toffee with
her boss. greedy eyes. Options:
4) A note was written by Mariam to her 1) upon
boss. 2) into
Correct Answer: A note was being written 3) on
by Mariam to her boss. 4) at
Correct Answer: at
incinerate Q. 191 - In the following question, out of
Options: the four alternatives, select the alternative
1) parch which is the best substitute of the phrase.
2) moderate A short statement expressing a
3) ignite general truth. Options:
4) quench 1) Maxim
Correct Answer: ignite 2) Infer
3) Drum
Q. 187 - Select the antonym of 4) Pander
ogle Correct Answer: Maxim
Options:
1) leer Q. 192 - Rearrange the parts of the
2) gaze sentence in correct order.
3) ignore It is a truth universally
4) gawk P-acknowledged that a single
Correct Answer: ignore Q-man in possession of a good
R-fortune must be in want of a wife
Q. 188 - Select the word with the correct Options:
spelling. 1) QRP
Options: 2) PQR
1) snatched 3) RPQ
2) litigat 4) QPR
Correct Answer: PQR answer for the given blank out of the four
alternatives.
Q. 193 - Rearrange the parts of the In view of last year's H1N1 attack and
sentence in correct order. prevailing ..............weather conditions, the
Your absence has health department officials ..............that
P-gone through me Q-through a needle R- the virus will turn more active by January
like thread end. In-charge, Integrated Disease
Options: ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said,
1) PRQ "Virus is still active, but not in a major
2) PQR way. In coming months, it is likely to
3) QPR become more active. Last year too, virus
4) RPQ had claimed lives in January and February.
Correct Answer: PRQ Therefore, we are ..............as coming
months might
Q. 194 - In the following question, some ..............a challenge."
part of the sentence may have errors. Find In view of last year's H1N1 attack and
out which part of the sentence has an error prevailing .............. Options:
and select the appropriate option. If a 1) erratic
sentence is free from error, select 'No 2) weird
Error'. 3) dicey
This is the sportsperson(A)/whom I think 4) unstable
has won(B)/the much coveted prize.(C)/ Correct Answer: erratic
No error(D)
Options: Q. 197 - In the following passage some of
1) A the words have been left out. Read the
2) B passage carefully and select the correct
3) C answer for the given blank out of the four
4) D alternatives.
Correct Answer: B In view of last year's H1N1 attack and
prevailing ..............weather conditions, the
Q. 195 - In the following question, a health department officials ..............that
sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect the virus will turn more active by January
speech. Out of the four alternatives end. In-charge, Integrated Disease
suggested, select the one which best ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said,
express the same sentence in "Virus is still active, but not in a major
Indirect/Direct speech. way. In coming months, it is likely to
Abhay said to Veena, " Are you coming to become more active. Last year too, virus
the Reception?" Options: had claimed lives in January and February.
1) Abhay told Veena if she was coming to Therefore, we are ..............as coming
the Reception. months might
2) Abhay asked Veena if she will be coming ..............a challenge."
to the Reception. the health department officials ..............
3) Abhay asked Veena if she was coming to Options:
the Reception. 1) expect
4) Abhay asked Veena whether she was 2) expects
coming to the Reception. 3) were expecting
Correct Answer: Abhay asked Veena if she 4) are expecting
was coming to the Reception. Correct Answer: are expecting
Q. 196 - In the following passage some of Q. 198 - In the following passage some of
the words have been left out. Read the the words have been left out. Read the
passage carefully and select the correct passage carefully and select the correct
answer for the given blank out of the four answer for the given blank out of the four
alternatives. alternatives.
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and In view of last year's H1N1 attack and
prevailing ..............weather conditions, the prevailing ..............weather conditions, the
health department officials ..............that health department officials ..............that
the virus will turn more active by January the virus will turn more active by January
end. In-charge, Integrated Disease end. In-charge, Integrated Disease
..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said,
"Virus is still active, but not in a major "Virus is still active, but not in a major
way. In coming months, it is likely to way. In coming months, it is likely to
become more active. Last year too, virus become more active. Last year too, virus
had claimed lives in January and February. had claimed lives in January and February.
Therefore, we are ..............as coming Therefore, we are ..............as coming
months might months might
..............a challenge." ..............a challenge."
In-charge, Integrated Disease coming months might ..............a challenge."
..............Programme (IDSP) Options: Options:
1) management 1) show
2) control 2) pose
3) surveillance 3) throw
4) eradication 4) put up
Correct Answer: surveillance Correct Answer: pose
Q. 199 - In the following passage some of Q. 201 - Rearrange the parts of the
the words have been left out. Read the sentence in correct order.
passage carefully and select the correct Technology for
answer for the given blank out of the four P-tracking droughts has
alternatives. Q-grown in leaps and bounds
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and R-forecasting and
prevailing ..............weather conditions, the 1) RQP
health department officials ..............that 2) PQR
the virus will turn more active by January 3) RPQ
end. In-charge, Integrated Disease 4) QRP
..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, Correct Answer: RPQ
"Virus is still active, but not in a major
way. In coming months, it is likely to Q. 202 - Improve the bracketed part of the
become more active. Last year too, virus sentence.
had claimed lives in January and February. If you are living in the crowded part of the
Therefore, we are ..............as coming city then you should be ready to (bear) the
months might noise.
..............a challenge." Options:
Therefore, we are .............. Options: 1) bear off
1) vigilant 2) bear away
2) open to 3) bear with
3) on toes 4) no improvement
4) impulsive Correct Answer: bear with
Correct Answer: vigilant
Q. 203 - Select the word with the correct
Q. 200 - In the following passage some of spelling.
the words have been left out. Read the Options:
passage carefully and select the correct 1) extoled
2) couscous
3) infernall Today the cost of living(A)/is so high that

4) conceriti many people(B)/find it difficult to make
Correct Answer: couscous ends meet.(C)/No error(D)
Options:
Q. 204 - In the following question, out of 1) A
the four alternatives, select the alternative 2) B
which is the best substitute of the phrase. 3) C
based on random choice or personal whim 4) D
Options: Correct Answer: D
1) auxiliary
2) arbitrary Q. 208 - In the following question, out of
3) allegory the four alternatives, select the alternative
4) ambulatory which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Correct Answer: arbitrary You bet
Options:
Q. 205 - In the following question, out of 1) Contradicting someone
the four alternatives, select the alternative 2) Certainly
which best expresses the meaning of the 3) Gamble
idiom/phrase. 4) Letting others lead
Wild goose chase Correct Answer: Certainly
Options:
1) A hopeless search for something Q. 209 - In the following question, a
unattainable sentence has been given in Active/Passive
2) An adventurous trip full of surprises voice. Out of four alternatives suggested,
3) To waste a lot of time and effort for select the one, which best expresses the
small returns same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
4) To have fun doing a certain task The workers expected to finish the job.
Correct Answer: A hopeless search for Options:
something unattainable 1) The job was expecting to being finished
by the workers.
Q. 206 - Rearrange the parts of the 2) It was expected that the workers
sentence in correct order. would be finishing the job.
The NSG 3) The job was expected to been finished by
P- of nuclear trade, spelt out in its the workers.
guidelines and trigger-lists 4) It was expected by the workers
Q- covering every aspect that they would finish the job.
R- has already made its rules, Correct Answer: It was expected by the
Options: workers that they would finish the job.
1) QRP
2) QPR
3) PRQ
4) RQP Q. 209 - In the following question, some
Correct Answer: RQP part of the sentence may have errors. Find
Q. 207 - In the following question, some and select the appropriate option. If a
part of the sentence may have errors. Find sentence is free from error, select 'No
out which part of the sentence has an error Error'.
and select the appropriate option. If a Vipul has been(A)/suffering from
sentence is free from error, select 'No fever(B)/since seven days.(C)/No error(D)
Error'. Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D Q. 215 - In the following question,
Correct Answer: C sentence given with blank is to be filled in
Q. 210 - In the following question, out of correct alternative out of the four
the four alternatives, select the alternative and indicate it by selecting the appropriate
which is the best substitute of the phrase. option.
to slap with one's hand or a flat object Crimes against women are ............of the
Options: deep rooted patriarchal systems of our
1) to spank society.
2) to clobber Options:
3) to whip 1) indications
4) to flog 2) manifestations
Correct Answer: to spank 3) demonstrations
4) explanations
Q. 211 - Select the synonym of Correct Answer: manifestations
deployment
1) bane sentence given with blank to be filled in
2) banishment with an appropriate word. Select the
3) stationing correct alternative out of the four
4) strategise and indicate it by selecting the appropriate
Correct Answer: stationing option.
Three Indian ad agencies have
Q. 212 - Select the antonym of: ............awards at the International
to sue competition.
Options: Options:
1) to absolve 1) obtained
2) to litigate 2) attained
3) to indict 3) bagged
4) to solicit 4) procured
Correct Answer: to absolve Correct Answer: bagged
Q. 213 - Select the antonym of Q. 217 - Select the word with the correct
facade spelling.
Options: Options:
1) frontage 1) deseased
2) semblance 2) spedier
3) veneer 3) schemata
4) reality 4) unioniest
Correct Answer: reality Correct Answer: schemata
Q. 214 - Improve the bracketed part of the Q. 218 - In the following question, a
sentence. sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
If you come across new words, you should speech. Out of the four alternatives
look (them up) in the dictionary. suggested, select the one, which best
Options: express the same sentence in
1) for them Indirect/Direct speech.
2) at them Sara answered, "The photographs are
3) them down under the drawer”.
4) no improvement Options:
Correct Answer: no improvement
1) Sarah answered the photographs are the well-shaped wrath of

under the drawer. fellow Bengalureans, let me explain
2) Sarah answered that, that the that............for a "peacefull" past apart, it
photographs are under the drawer. would be difficult to assert that "Asia's
3) Sarah answered the photographs were Silicon Valley" had even a history of
under the drawer. toleration of difference.
4) Sarah answered that the photographs let us ask ............such an appellation
were under the drawer. Options:
Correct Answer: Sarah answered that the 1) whether
photographs were under the drawer. 2) if
3) even if
Q. 219 - Select the synonym of 4) in case
banquet Correct Answer: whether
Options:
1) fast Q. 222 - In the following passage, some of
2) feast the words have been left out. Read the
3) voracity passage carefully and select the correct
4) gluttony answer for the given blank out of the four
Correct Answer: feast alternatives.
To begin............, let us ask ............such an
Q. 220 - In the following passage, some of appellation, assuming it has only
the words have been left out. Read the positive............, was ever deserved in a city
passage carefully and select the correct like Bengaluru. At the risk............ earning
answer for the given blank out of the four the well-shaped wrath of
alternatives. fellow Bengalureans, let me explain
To begin............, let us ask ............such an that............for a "peacefull" past apart, it
appellation, assuming it has only would be difficult to assert that "Asia's
positive............, was ever deserved in a city Silicon Valley" had even a history of
like Bengaluru. At the risk............ earning toleration of difference.
the well-shaped wrath of assuming it has only positive............,
fellow Bengalureans, let me explain Options:
that............for a "peacefull" past apart, it 1) nuances
would be difficult to assert that "Asia's 2) hints
Silicon Valley" had even a history of 3) suggestions
toleration of difference. 4) connotations
To begin ............, Correct Answer: connotations
Options:
1) for Q. 223 - In the following passage, some of
2) so the words have been left out. Read the
3) with passage carefully and select the correct
4) thus answer for the given blank out of the four
Correct Answer: with alternatives.
To begin............, let us ask ............such an
Q. 221 - In the following passage, some of appellation, assuming it has only
the words have been left out. Read the positive............, was ever deserved in a city
passage carefully and select the correct like Bengaluru. At the risk............ earning
answer for the given blank out of the four the well-shaped wrath of
alternatives. fellow Bengalureans, let me explain
To begin............, let us ask ............such an that............for a "peacefull" past apart, it
appellation, assuming it has only would be difficult to assert that "Asia's
positive............, was ever deserved in a city Silicon Valley" had even a history of
like Bengaluru. At the risk............ earning toleration of difference.
At the risk............earning the well-shaped Correct Answer: vertebrae

wrath of fellow Bengalureans
Options: Q. 227 Improve the bracketed part of the
1) for sentence. If I (have had) money, I would
2) of have bought this car.
3) about Options:
4) over 1) had
Correct Answer: of 2) did have
3) had had
Q. 224 - In the following passage, some of 4) no improvement
the words have been left out. Read the Correct Answer: had
answer for the given blank out of the four Q. 228 Rearrange the parts of the
alternatives. sentence in correct order.
To begin............, let us ask ............such an The first clue
appellation, assuming it has only Pto the nature of this agenda
positive............, was ever deserved in a city Qlies in the origin of
like Bengaluru. At the risk............ earning Rthe smart city idea itself
the well-shaped wrath of Options:
fellow Bengalureans, let me explain 1) RPQ
that............for a "peacefull" past apart, it 2) QPR
would be difficult to assert that "Asia's 3) QRP
Silicon Valley" had even a history of 4) PQR
toleration of difference. Correct Answer: PQR
let me explain that ............for a "peacefull"
past apart Q. 229 In the following question, some
Options: part of the sentence may have errors. Find
1) nostalgia out which part of the sentence has an
2) remorse error and select the appropriate option. If
3) sentimentality a sentence is free from error, select 'No
4) memories Error'.
Correct Answer: nostalgia I had invited(A)/all my sisterinlaws(B)/to
my son's birthday party.(C)/No error(D)
Q. 225 - In the following question, out of Options:
the four alternatives, select the 1) A
alternative which is the best substitute of 2) B
the phrase. 3) C
4) D
Make something seem less important, Correct Answer: B
significant, or trifling.Options: Q. 230 In the following question, out of
1) superintend the four alternatives, select the
2) optimality alternative which is the best substitute of
3) trivialize the phrase.
4) dumb dow a loud, harsh, piercing cry
Options:
Q. 226 Select the synonym of 1) noise
spine 2) howl
Options: 3) screech
1) supple 4) cry
2) vertebrae Correct Answer: screech
3) rotund
4) grime
Q. 231 In the following question, out of 3) To collect the payment the salesman had
the four alternatives, select the to work hard.
alternative which best expresses the 4) The hardworking salesman was able to
meaning of the idiom/phrase. collect the payment. Correct Answer: The
Run out of steam hardworking salesman collected the
Options: payment.
1) To lose impetus or enthusiasm
2) To work quickly like a machine Q. 236 In the following question, a
3) To give up easily sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
4) no more money to spend speech. Out of the four alternatives
Correct Answer: To lose impetus or suggested, select the one which best
enthusiasm express the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct speech.
Q. 232 Select the word with the correct The client said to the ticketseller, "At
spelling. what time do the counters close?"
Options: Options:
1) haunchhes 1) The client asked the ticketseller at what
2) exulltant time the counters closed.
3) marketted 2) The client asked the ticketseller at what
4) transmit time did the counters always close.
Correct Answer: transmit 3) The client said to the ticketseller at what
time the counters close.
Q. 233 Select the antonym of 4) The client inquired to the ticketseller at
demure what time the counters usually close.
Options: Correct Answer: The client asked the
1) humble ticketseller at what time the counters
2) bold closed.
3) coy
4) sober Q. 237 Improve the bracketed part of the
Correct Answer: bold sentence.
This palace (has been belonging) to our
Q. 234 Select the word with the correct family since generations.
spelling. Options:
1) stumbal 1) has belonging
2) wrinkeled 2) has belonged
3) bristles 3) belonged
4) reasert 4) no improvement
Correct Answer: bristles Correct Answer: has belonged
Q. 235 In the following question, a Q. 238 Rearrange the parts of the

sentence has been given in Active/Passive sentence in correct order.
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, One year after its official launch,
select the one which best expresses the Pwhile expectations
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Qhas largely escaped political scrutiny
The payment was collected by the Rhave been scaled down, the rhetoric
hardworking salesman. Options:
Options: 1) QPR
1) The hardworking salesman collected the 2) RPQ
payment. 3) PRQ
2) The salesman who worked hard was able 4) PQR
to collect the payment. Correct Answer: PRQ
Q. 239 In the following question, the 1) A

sentence given with blank to be filled in 2) B
with an appropriate word. Select the 3) C
correct alternative out of the four and 4) D
indicate it by selecting the appropriate Correct Answer: A
option.
The Department has................. a complaint Q. 243 Select the synonym of
against Mr. Bakshi. Options: purge
1) expressed Options:
2) registered 1) evacuate
3) informed 2) pressurize
4) noted 3) thrust
Correct Answer: registered 4) float
Correct Answer: evacuate
Q. 240 In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, select the
alternative which is the best substitute of
the phrase.
A hollow object used to contain
something.
Options:
1) platter
2) salver
3) plate
4) receptacle
Correct Answer: receptacle
Q. 241 In the following question, the

sentence given with blank to be filled in
with an appropriate word. Select the Q. 244 Select the antonym of
correct alternative out of the four and genteel
indicate it by selecting the appropriate Options:
option. 1) uncivilized
He has a.................interest in studying 2) stuffy
human psychology. 3) urbane
Options: 4) prim
1) deep Correct Answer: uncivilized
2) wide
3) vast Q. 245 In the following question, out of
4) heavy the four alternatives, select the
Correct Answer: deep alternative which best expresses the
meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q. 242 In the following question, some saved by the bell
part of the sentence may have errors. Find Options:
out which part of the sentence has an 1) when time is in your favour
error and select the appropriate option. If 2) saved at the last moment
a sentence is free from error, select 'No 3) the bell rings at the most opportune time
Error'. 4) prayers are answered when the church
Due to me being new(A)/to the city, I bell rings
had(B)/difficulty in finding a job.(C)/No Correct Answer: saved at the last moment
error(D)
Options:
Q. 246 - In the following question, some Correct Answer: Judgemental

part of the sentence may have errors. Find
out which part of the sentence has an error Q. 250 - Improve the bracketed part of the
and select the appropriate option. If a sentence.
sentence is free from error, select 'No She (has fallen out with) the boy she was
Error'. supposed to marry.
My twin (A)/is five minutes Options:
younger(B)/than myself.(C)/No error(D) 1) fell out with
Options: 2) has fallen out of
1) A 3) has fallen in with
2) B 4) no improvement
3) C Correct Answer: no improvement
4) D
Correct Answer: C Q. 251 - In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, select the alternative
Q. 247 - Rearrange the parts of the which is the best substitute of the phrase.
sentence in correct order. Obtain something by force, threats, or
Tenzing Norgay created history other unfair means. Options:
P-to conquer Mount Everest 1) To regret
Q-became the first men 2) To extort
R-on May 29, 1953, when he and Sir 3) To resent
Edmund Hillary 4) To encompass
Options: Correct Answer: To extort
1) QRP
2) QPR Q. 252 - Improve the bracketed part of the
3) PRQ sentence.
4) RQP If the screen (was any brighter), it would
Correct Answer: RQP have been easier to read from the tablet.
Options:
Q. 248 - In the following question, out of 1) was bright enough
the four alternatives, select the alternative 2) was more brighter
which best expresses the meaning of the 3) had been brighter
idiom/phrase. 4) no improvement
A piece of cake Correct Answer: had been brighter
Options:
1) Everything tastes nice to a hungry Q. 253 - Select the word with the correct
person spelling.
2) Getting a smaller share than expected Options:
3) It is difficult to forget tasty food 1) infarnal
4) Something easily achieved 2) dorsally
Correct Answer: Something easily 3) somwhat
achieved 4) mangoose
Correct Answer: dorsally
Q. 249 - In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, select the alternative Q. 254 - Rearrange the parts of the
which is the best substitute of the phrase sentence in correct order.
Having or displaying an overly critical All tyrants realize that,
point of view. Options: P-victims, there is sure to be one who
1) Judgemental Q-rises against them and strikes back!' R-
2) To hallucinate one day, amongst their many
3) To contravene Options:
4) Expanse 1) RQP
2) PQR Options:
3) RPQ 1) An image of a subject conveys its
4) QRP meaning or essence more effectively than a
Correct Answer: RPQ description does
2) It is impossible to describe a beautiful
Q. 255 - In the following question, a sight
sentence has been given in Active/Passive 3) A painter can express his feelings better
voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, than a writer
select the one which best expresses the 4) A beautiful poem creates a mental
same sentence in Passive/Active voice. picture
The manager's bank account has been Correct Answer: An image of a subject
hacked. Options: conveys its meaning or essence more
1) They have hacked the manager's bank effectively than a description does
account.
2) Hacking has been done to the Q. 259 - In the following question, the
manager's bank account. sentence given with blank to be filled in
3) Bank's account hacking has been done with an appropriate word. Select the
of the manager. correct alternative out of the four and
4) Someone has hacked the manager's indicate it by selecting the appropriate
bank account. option.
Correct Answer: Someone has hacked the The government allocated Rs 1,000 Cr for
manager's bank account. ...............of historical monuments. Options:
1) resurrection
Q. 256 - Select the word with the correct 2) revival
spelling. 3) resumption
Options: 4) restoration
1) deceased Correct Answer: restoration
2) choiciest
3) anglecan Q. 260 - In the following question, some
4) thankfull part of the sentence may have errors. Find
Correct Answer: deceased out which part of the sentence has an error
and select the appropriate option. If a
nutritious
Error'.
Options:
1) insubstantial He says that (A)/he has done
2) exceptional engineering(B)/besides an MBA./(C)No
3) nourishing error/(D) Options:
4) superlative 1) A
Correct Answer: nourishing 2) B
3) C
Q. 258 - In the following question, out of 4) D
the four alternatives, select the alternative Correct Answer: D
idiom/phrase.
sentence given with blank to be filled in
A picture paints a thousand words
correct alternative out of the four and
indicate it by selecting the appropriate 3) devoted

option. 4) fanatical
Put your own house ...............order before Correct Answer: apathetic
preaching others.
Options: Q. 266 - In the following passage some of
1) within the words have been left out. Read the
2) into passage carefully and select the correct
3) in answer for the given blank out of the four
4) to alternatives.
Correct Answer: in The preacher challenged hundreds of
Q. 262 - In the following question, a thousands of young people who gathered
sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect in a ...............Polish meadow to reject being
speech. Out of the four alternatives a "..............." who retreats into video games
suggested, select the one which best and computer screens and instead engage
express the same sentence in in social activism and politics to create a
Indirect/Direct speech. more just world. ...............his speech with
Vinod said to me, "Has your brother ..............., the 79- year-old pope, despite a
returned from Dubai?" Options: long day of public appearances, addressed
1) Vinod said to me if my his eager audience with enthusiasm
brother has returned from Dubai. yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope
2) Vinod asked me if my brother had Francis spoke of a ...............that comes from
returned from Dubai. merely seeking convenience, from
3) Vinod enquire to me if my brother had confusing happiness with a complacent
returned from Dubai. way of life that could end up depriving
4) Vinod asks me whether my brother had people of the ability to determine their
returned from Dubai. own fates.
Correct Answer: Vinod asked me if my who gathered in a ...............Polish meadow
brother had returned from Dubai. Options:
1) huge
Q. 263 - Select the antonym of 2) sprawling
pejorative 3) very big
Options: 4) gigantic
1) rude Correct Answer: sprawling
2) complimentary
3) derisive Q. 267 - In the following passage some of
4) cheeky the words have been left out. Read the
Correct Answer: complimentary passage carefully and select the correct
Q. 264 - Select the synonym of alternatives.
transient The preacher challenged hundreds of
Options: thousands of young people who gathered
1) lacerate in a ...............Polish meadow to reject being
2) ephemeral a "..............." who retreats into video games
3) perpetual and computer screens and instead engage
4) enduring in social activism and politics to create a
Correct Answer: ephemeral more just world. ...............his speech with
..............., the 79- year-old pope, despite a
Q. 265 - Select the antonym of long day of public appearances, addressed
avid his eager audience with enthusiasm
Options: yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope
1) apathetic Francis spoke of a ...............that comes from
2) desirous merely seeking convenience, from
confusing happiness with a complacent and computer screens and instead engage
way of life that could end up depriving in social activism and politics to create a
people of the ability to determine their more just world. ...............his speech with
own fates. ..............., the 79- year-old pope, despite a
" ..............." who retreats into video games long day of public appearances, addressed
and computer screens his eager audience with enthusiasm
1) couch potato Francis spoke of a ...............that comes from
2) lazy tomato merely seeking convenience, from
3) loafer confusing happiness with a complacent
4) spectator way of life that could end up depriving
Correct Answer: couch potato people of the ability to determine their
own fates.
Q. 268 - In the following passage some of ..............., the 79-year-old pope, despite a
the words have been left out. Read the long day of public appearances, Options:
passage carefully and select the correct 1) contemporary lingo
answer for the given blank out of the four 2) modern linguistics
alternatives. 3) fashionable jargon
The preacher challenged hundreds of 4) common slang
thousands of young people who gathered Correct Answer: contemporary lingo
in a ...............Polish meadow to reject being
a "..............." who retreats into video games Q. 270 - In the following passage some of
and computer screens and instead engage the words have been left out. Read the
in social activism and politics to create a passage carefully and select the correct
more just world. ...............his speech with answer for the given blank out of the four
..............., the 79- year-old pope, despite a alternatives.
long day of public appearances, addressed The preacher challenged hundreds of
his eager audience with enthusiasm thousands of young people who gathered
yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope in a ...............Polish meadow to reject being
Francis spoke of a ...............that comes from a "..............." who retreats into video games
merely seeking convenience, from and computer screens and instead engage
confusing happiness with a complacent in social activism and politics to create a
way of life that could end up depriving more just world. ...............his speech with
people of the ability to determine their ..............., the 79- year-old pope, despite a
own fates. long day of public appearances, addressed
...............his speech with his eager audience with enthusiasm
1) Showering Francis spoke of a ...............that comes from
2) Endowing merely seeking convenience, from
3) Glorifying confusing happiness with a complacent
4) Peppering way of life that could end up depriving
Correct Answer: Peppering people of the ability to determine their
own fates.
Q. 269 - In the following passage some of Pope Francis spoke of a ...............that
the words have been left out. Read the comes from merely seeking convenience
passage carefully and select the correct Options:
answer for the given blank out of the four 1) selfishness
alternatives. 2) panic
The preacher challenged hundreds of 3) paralysis
thousands of young people who gathered 4) calamity
in a ...............Polish meadow to reject being Correct Answer: paralysis
a "..............." who retreats into video games
Q. 271 In the following question, out of 4) Veer said that he had been playing
the four alternatives, select the football.
alternative which best expresses the Correct Answer: Veer said that he had
meaning of the idiom/phrase. been playing football.
To bite the bullet
Options: Q. 275 In the following question, some
1) Hatred should be nipped in the bud part of the sentence may have errors. Find
2) To do something difficult that one has out which part of the sentence has an
been hesitating over error and select the appropriate option. If
3) To punish someone who was later found a sentence is free from error, select 'No
to be not guilty Error'.
4) To prevent someone form getting killed At the party(A)/Rohit introduced me to his
Correct Answer: To do something difficult friend(B)/who is radio jockey.(C)/No
that one has been hesitating over error(D)
Options:
Q. 272 In the following question, out of 1) A
the four alternatives, select the 2) B
alternative which is the best substitute of 3) C
the phrase. 4) D
to shut a door, window, or lid forcefully Correct Answer: C
and loudly
1) to clam sentence given with blank to be filled in
2) to strike with an appropriate word. Select the
3) to shutter correct alternative out of the four and
4) to slam indicate it by selecting the appropriate
Correct Answer: to slam option.
I ................to return by the 3rd of the
Q. 273 Rearrange the parts of the month. Options:
sentence in correct order. 1) strategize
This too, is a classic 2) program
P"stock versus flow" problem, where 3) plan
Qfocusing only on the latter 4) project
Rcompletely distorts the picture Correct Answer: plan
1) QRP
2) RPQ Q. 277 - Improve the bracketed part of the
3) PRQ sentence. Einstein was one (of the wisest
4) PQR men) that ever lived.
Correct Answer: PQR Options:
1) of the wisest man
Q. 274 In the following question, a 2) wise man
sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect 3) wisest man
speech. Out of the four alternatives 4) no improvement
suggested, select the one, which best Correct Answer: no improvement
express the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct speech. Q. 278 - Select the word with the correct
Veer said, "I was playing football". spelling.
Options: Options:
1) Veer said he had been playing football. 1) oxidieser
2) Veer said he was playing football. 2) thespian
3) Veer said that, that he was playing 3) aproval
football. 4) secreetes
Correct Answer: thespian 4) The girl in the red dress asked me,
where the film studio was.
Q. 279 - In the following question, out of Correct Answer: The girl in the red dress
the four alternatives, select the alternative asked me, where the film studio was.
To sweep over something so as to Q. 283 - Select the synonym of
surround it completely. Options: sheath
1) engulf Options:
2) imbibe 1) weapon
3) drown 2) hide
4) plunge 3) encourage
Correct Answer: engulf 4) coat
Correct Answer: coat
sentence. Q. 284 - Select the antonym of
Venezuelans (were being) deprived of food primed
and medicines for the past year. Options:
Options: 1) fit
1) were 2) able
2) are 3) unready
3) have been 4) prepped
4) no improvement Correct Answer: unready
Correct Answer: have been
Q. 285 - Rearrange the parts of the
Q. 281 - In the following question, out of sentence in correct order
the four alternatives, select the alternative Aggregate levels of under nutrition in
which best expresses the meaning of the India
idiom/phrase. P-remain shockingly high, despite the
Turn a blind eye impressive
Options: Q-stunting in the last decade
1) Not able to see the obvious truth R-reduction in
2) Hide the ugly truth from someone Options:
3) Pretend not to notice 1) PRQ
4) Stay away from bad habits 2) QPR
Correct Answer: Pretend not to notice 3) RPQ
4) QRP
Q. 282 - In the following question, a Correct Answer: PRQ
sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect
speech. Out of the four alternatives Q. 286 - In the following question, a
suggested, select the one, which best sentence has been given in Active/Passive
express the same sentence in voice. Out of four alternatives suggested,
Indirect/Direct speech. select the one which best expresses the
The girl in the red dress said to me, same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
"Where is the film studio?" I had to stop all my work to complete this
Options: project.
1) The girl in the red dress inquired me, Options:
where the film studio is. 1) All other work had to be stopped to
2) The girl in the red dress asked me, complete this project by me.
where is the film studio. 2) For completing this project all other
3) The girl in the red dress asked me, work must be stopped.
where the film studio is. 3) For completing this project I had to stop
all my work.
4) To complete this project all other work which best expresses the meaning of the
had been stopped by me. idiom/phrase.
Correct Answer: To complete this Up a blind alley
project all other work had been stopped Options:
by me. 1) hiding something intentionally from
another person
Q. 287 - Select the antonym of 2) not warning a person who is in danger
pilferer 3) one can enjoy thrills only if one
Options: takes risk
1) sniper 4) following a course of action that is
2) punk certain to lead to an undesirable outcome
3) lifter Correct Answer: following a course of
4) police action that is certain to lead to an
Correct Answer: police undesirable outcome
Q. 288 - In the following question, out of Q. 292 - Select the word with the correct
the four alternatives, select the alternative spelling.
which is the best substitute of the phrase. Options:
To take someone somewhere suddenly 1) tapestry
and quickly 2) emannates
Options: 3) insissted
1) rush 4) coalese
2) whisk Correct Answer: tapestry
3) fly
4) flit Q. 293 - In the following question, the
Correct Answer: whisk sentence given with blank to be filled in
Q. 289 - Rearrange the parts of the correct alternative out of the four and
sentence in correct order indicate it by selecting the appropriate
Imagine the government option.
P-were an investor, His success is worthy of ................. Options:
Q-trying to maximize India's long-run 1) copying
R-economic growth 2) aping
Options: 3) simulation
1) PRQ 4) emulation
2) PQR Correct Answer: emulation
3) QRP
4) RPQ Q. 294 - In the following question, some
Correct Answer: PQR part of the sentence may have errors. Find
Q. 290 - Select the synonym of and select the appropriate option. If a
genre sentence is free from error, select 'No
Options: Error'.
1) celebrity My younger sister (A)/is much
2) common man smarter(B)/then me.(C)/No error(D)
3) category Options:
4) pleasant 1) A
Correct Answer: category 2) B
3) C
Q. 291 - In the following question, out of 4) D
the four alternatives, select the alternative Correct Answer: C
Q. 295 - In the following question, some European Union (EU) in the referendum
part of the sentence may have errors. Find held on June 23.
out which part of the sentence has an error virtually everyone seemed ................
and select the appropriate option. If a Options:
sentence is free from error, select 'No 1) satisfied
Error'. 2) positive
Those sort of people (A)/are always 3) presumptuous
nice(B)/to you on your 4) confident
face.(C)/No error(D) Correct Answer: confident
Options:
1) A Q. 298 - In the following passage, some of
2) B the words have been left out. Read the
3) C passage carefully and select the correct
4) D answer for the given blank out of the four
Correct Answer: D alternatives.
................so long ago, virtually everyone
Q. 296 - In the following passage, some of seemed ................that a sizeable majority
the words have been left out. Read the of British voters ................ reaffirm their
passage carefully and select the correct faith and confidence in a united Europe.
answer for the given blank out of the four Unfortunately, what was considered to be
alternatives. a remote possibility has actually become a
................so long ago, virtually everyone very ................reality. A small majority of
seemed ................that a sizeable majority voters ................ to take Britain out of the
of British voters ................ reaffirm their European Union (EU) in the referendum
faith and confidence in a united Europe. held on June 23.
Unfortunately, what was considered to be a sizeable majority of British
a remote possibility has actually become a voters ................reaffirm
very ................reality. A small majority of Options:
voters ................ to take Britain out of the 1) would
European Union (EU) in the referendum 2) will
held on June 23. 3) should
................so long ago, 4) surely
Options: Correct Answer: should
1) Not
2) Far Q. 299 - In the following passage, some of
3) So the words have been left out. Read the
4) Nor passage carefully and select the correct
Correct Answer: Not answer for the given blank out of the four
alternatives.
Q. 297 - In the following passage, some of ................so long ago, virtually everyone
the words have been left out. Read the seemed ................that a sizeable majority
passage carefully and select the correct of British voters ................ reaffirm their
answer for the given blank out of the four faith and confidence in a united Europe.
alternatives. Unfortunately, what was considered to be
................so long ago, virtually everyone a remote possibility has actually become a
seemed ................that a sizeable majority very ................reality. A small majority of
of British voters ................ reaffirm their voters ................ to take Britain out of the
faith and confidence in a united Europe. European Union (EU) in the referendum
Unfortunately, what was considered to be held on June 23.
a remote possibility has actually become a a remote possibility has actually become a
very ................reality. A small majority of very ................reality. Options:
voters ................ to take Britain out of the 1) ominous
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2) grim Question 302. The customer service

3) dire associate gave us (a)/ much informations
4) haunting (b)/ which we needed. (c)/ No error (d)
Correct Answer: ominous A. The customer service associate gave
us
Q. 300 - In the following passage, some of B. much informations
the words have been left out. Read the C. which we needed.
passage carefully and select the correct D. No error
answer for the given blank out of the four Answer: B
Solution: Informations is incorrect, it
alternatives.
should be information.
................so long ago, virtually everyone
seemed ................that a sizeable majority
Question 303. No sooner did I come out
of British voters ................ reaffirm their
of my home to go to market (a)/ when it
faith and confidence in a united Europe.
started raining heavily (b)/ which drenched
Unfortunately, what was considered to be
me completely. (c)/ No Error (d).
a remote possibility has actually become a A. No sooner did I come out of my home
very ................reality. A small majority of to go to market
voters ................ to take Britain out of the B. when it started raining heavily
European Union (EU) in the referendum C. which drenched me completely
held on June 23. D. No Error
A small majority of voters ................to take Answer: B
Britain out 50 Error Spotting Questions for SSC CG
Options: Solution: When should be replaced with
1) had opted than.
2) will opt
3) have opted Question 304. Acceptance is not about
4) has opted allowing everything to occur or to go on,
Correct Answer: will opt (1)/ it is neither related to passivity and
weakness, (2)/ nor is it about confirmation
In the following questions, one part of the or mediocrity. (3)/ No error (4)
sentence may have an error. Find out 1) Acceptance is not about allowing
which part of everything to occur or to go on,
the sentence has an error and choose the 2) it is neither related to passivity and
option corresponding to it. If the sentence weakness
is free 3) nor is it about confirmation or
from error, choose "No error". mediocrity.
4) No error
Question 301. Ram wishes (a)/ he will be Answer: 3
(b)/ richer. (c)/ No error (d) Solution: is it should be replaced by it is.
A. Ram wishes
B. he will be Question 305. She was (1)/ quite
C. richer. amusing (2)/ at that story. (3)/ No error (4)
D. No error 1) She was
Answer: B 2) quite amusing
3) at that story
Solution: May or might is more appropriate 4) No error
when expressing wish or hope, therefore Answer: 2
instead of he will be it can be he may be Solution: Amusing should be replaced with
or he might be. amused
Question 306. After a complaint was filed B. get their children into schools
(1)/ police teams was given the C. that are far away, the
photograph (2) / of the accused D. next challenge is transportation.
from the CCTV footage (3) /recorded at E. No error
the hotel (4)/ No error (5) Answer: E
A. recorded at the hotel
B. police teams was given the photograph Question 311. Owing to the disturbing
C. After a complaint was filed noise,(1)/ the speaker was forced (2)/ to
D. of the accused from the CCTV footage adjourn the meetings. (3)/ No error (4)
E. No error A. Owing to the disturbing noise,
Answer: B B. the speaker was forced
Solution: Police teams should be replaced C. to adjourn the meetings.
by police team D. No error
Answer: C
Question 307. Shahjahan was (1)/ an heir Solution: meetings will be replaced with
at (2)/ the Mughal throne, (3)/ No error (4) meeting
A. an heir at
B. the Mughal throne, Question 312. In my opinion (1)/ a pencil
C. Shahjahan was is always (2)/ more preferable to a pen.
D. No error (3)/ No error (4)
Answer: A A. In my opinion
Solution: An heir at should be replaced by B. a pencil is always
an heir to C. more preferable to a pen
D. No error
Question 308. The government is still in Answer: C
the (1)/ process of finalized new policy(2)/ Solution: more preferable will be replaced
guidelines for the allocation of land (3)/ to by preferable as adding more to preferable
private sector organizations (4)/No error makes it
(5) redundant.
A. to private sector organizations
B. process of finalized new policy Question 313. This is turned out to be (1)/
C. The government is still in the one of our most successful projects (2)/
D. guidelines for the allocation of land and we have made quite (3) / a large profit
E. No error from it (4)/No error (5)
Answer: B A. a large profit from it
Solution: Finalized should be replaced B. one of our most successful projects
with finalizing C. This is turned out to be
D. and we have made quite
Question 309. The fight for liberation (1)/ E. No error
brings out the best and (2)/ a noblest Answer: C
quality in mankind. (3)/ No error (4) Solution: This is turned out to be replaced
A. brings out the best and with this turned out to be
B. a noblest quality in mankind.
C. The fight for liberation Question 314 Industry experts points out
D. No error (1)/ that there is an urgent need (2) / to
Answer: B overhaul the patent filing (3)/ and
Solution: a will be replaced by the noblest generation process (4)/ No error (5)
quality in mankind. A. and generation process
B. that there is an urgent need
Question 310. If parents are able to (1)/ C. Industry experts points out
get their children into schools (2)/ that are D. to overhaul the patent filing
far away, the (3)/ next challenge is E. No error
transportation. (4)/ No error (5). Answer: C
A. If parents are able to
Solution: points should be replaced with Question 319. One of them (1) /forgot to
point take (2)/ their bag (3)/ from the school(4)/
No error (5)
Question 315. / 1) The painter explained/ A. from the school
2) the theme and / 3) the concept of / 4) B. forgot to take
the international art festival. / 5) No error. C. One of them
A. The painter explained D. their bag
B. the theme and E. No error
C. the concept of Answer: D
D. the international art festival Solution: Them should be replaced by his.
E. No error
Answer: E Question 320. Illegal sand mining has
become (1)/ a boom business fuelled (2)/
Question 316. Now that I am back at by the ever increasing demand (3)/ of the
work, (1)/ I have beginning (2)/ to feel construction industry (4)/ No error (5)
much better. (3)/ No error (4) A. of the construction industry
A. Now that I am back at work, B. a boom business fuelled
B. I have beginning C. Illegal sand mining has become
C. to feel much better D. by the ever increasing demand
D. No error E. No error
Answer: B Answer: B
Solution: I have begun will be the correct Solution: boom business should be
sentence usage replaced by booming business
Question 317. A large (A)/ consignment Question 322. She has (1)/ reduced her
of books (B)/ are expected. (C)/ No error (2)/ consumption to considerably. (3)/ No
(D) error (4)
A. A large A. She has
B. consignment of books B. reduced her
C. are expected C. consumption to considerably
D. No error D. No error
Answer: C Answer: C
Solution: As large consignment of books is Solution: to is not required, therefore it can
a singular noun, therefore is should be the be omitted.
correct and should replace in the
sentence. Question 323. With the literacy rates in
this (1)/ region as low as ten percent (2)/
Question 318. 1) Despite of curfew / 2) in we need to encourage (3)/ local people to
some areas, minor / 3) communal build schools (4)/ No error (5)
incidents were reported / 4) from different A. With the literacy rates in this
areas of the walled city. / 5) No error B. region as low as ten percent
A. Despite of curfew C. we need to encourage
B. in some areas, minor D. local people to build schools
C. communal incidents were reported E. No error
D. from different areas of the walled city Answer: A
E. No error Solution: rates should be replaced by rate.
Answer: A
Solution: Despite curfew will be the correct
usage. Hence, of should be omitted from
the sentence.
Question 324. The power supplying in (a) B. her childrens

/ many states has been (b) / badly affected C. before she fed her dog
because (c) / of the shortage of coal (d) / D. No error
No error (e) Answer: B
A. The power supplying in Solution: childrens should be replaced by
B. many states has been children
C. badly affected because
D. of the shortage of coal Question 329. Liquid water cannot exist
E. No error on the surface of Mars as to low (1)/
Answer: A atmospheric pressure, which is less than
Solution: supplying should be replaced by 1% of Earth’s, (2)/ except at the lowest
supply. elevations for short periods. (3)/ No error
(4)
Question 325. Some genuine issues exist A. Liquid water cannot exist on the surface
(1)/ with the newly adopted (2)/ system of Mars as to low
and needs to (3)/ be examined seriously B. atmospheric pressure, which is less
(4)/ No error (5) than 1% of Earth’s,
A. Some genuine issues exist C. except at the lowest elevations for short
B. with the newly adopted periods.
C. system and needs to D. No error
D. be examined seriously Answer: A
E. No error Solution: as to should be replaced by due
Answer: C to
Solution: needs should be replaced by
need Question 330. The cruel king believed (1)/
in punishing the prisoners (2)/until they did
Question 326 Wheat productions in the not (3)/confessed their crime (4)/ No error
region (1)/ will fall drastically (2)/ un less (5)
we do anything (3)/ to stop climate change A. The cruel king believed
(4)/ No error (5) B. in punishing the prisoners
A. Wheat productions in the region C. until they did not
B. will fall drastically D. confessed their crime
C. unless we do anything E. No error
D. to stop climate change Answer: C
E. No error Solution: did not is not necessary and
Answer: C need to be replaced.
Solution: anything should be replaced by
something Question 331. Road developers unable
(1)/ to complete their projects (2)/ on time
Question 327. Everyday new inventions / will not be (3)/ awarded new ones (4)/ No
is make / for the good of humanity. / No error (5)
error A. Road developers unable
A. is make B. to complete their projects
B. for the good of humanity. C. on time will not be
C. Everyday new inventions D. awarded new ones
D. No error E. No error
Answer: A Answer: E
Solution: is make will be replaced by is
made
Question 328. She always fed (1)/ her

childrens (2)/ before she fed her dog. (3)/
No error (4)
A. She always fed
Question 332. It was (1)/ difficult decided farm with my father (3)/ and help him in his
(2)/ about break up. (3)/ No error (4) work (4)/ No error (5)
A. It was A. I remember my childhood days
B. difficult decided B. when I was used to go
C. about break up C. to the farm with my father
D. No error D. and help him in his work
Answer: B E. No error
Solution: decided should be replaced by to Answer: B
decide, in order to form a correct Solution: was should be omitted in order to
sentence. form a correct sentence.
Question 333. I seen (1)/ that it (2)/ is Question 337. I missed the last train (A) /
getting dark. (3)/ No error (4) which I usually catch (B) / and have to
A. I seen stay at the station (C) / on my way back
B. that it home yesterday. (D) / No error (E)
C. is getting dark A. I missed the last train
D. No error B. which I usually catch
Answer: A C. and have to stay at the station
Solution: seen should be replaced by see, D. on my way back home yesterday
in order to form a correct sentence. E. No error
Answer: C
Question 334. The word ‘Macabre’ had Solution: have should be replaced by had
been gained its significance from its (1)/ in order to form a correct sentence.
use in French as ladanse macabre for the
allegorical (2)/ representation of the Question 338. During India’s struggle for
universal power of death. (3)/ No error (1)/ freedom many brilliant students (2)/
(4) gave up their studies by Bhagat Singh’s
A. The word ‘Macabre’ had been gained call. (3)/ No Error (4)
its significance from its A. During India’s struggle for
B. use in French as ladanse macabre for B. freedom many brilliant students
the allegorical C. gave up their studies by Bhagat Singh’s
C. representation of the universal power of call
death. D. No Error
D. No error Answer: C
Answer: A Solution: by should be replaced by on in
Solution: had been should be replaced by order to form a correct sentence.
has been, in order to form a correct
sentence. Question 339. Madhuri and I have done
my (1)/ work patiently and diligently (2)/
Question 335. Our professor taught us just for our safe and secure future. (3)/ No
that (1)/ one should respect the (2)/ Error (4)
religions of others as much as his own. A. Madhuri and I have done my
(3)/ No Error (4) B. work patiently and diligently
A. Our professor taught us that C. just for our safe and secure future.
B. one should respect the D. No error
C. religions of others as much as his own. Answer: A
D. No error Solution: my should be replaced by our in
Answer: C order to form a correct sentence.
Solution: his should be replaced by one’s,
in order to form a correct sentence.
Question 336. I remember my childhood

days (1)/ when I was used to go (2)/to the
Question 340. His appearance bears (A)/

a striking resemblance (B)/ to your cousin. Question 345. He is jealous for (1)/ my
(C)/ No error (D) success (2)/ and wants to destroy me. (3)/
A. His appearance bears No error (4)
B. a striking resemblance A. He is jealous for
C. to your cousin B. my success
D. No error C. and wants to destroy me
Answer: D D. No error
Answer: C
Question 341. My father, (1)/ though old, Solution: for should be replaced by of
(2)/ goes everywhere by foot. (3) No error
(4) Question 346. I don’t think, Sneha is as
A. My father, wiser as (1)/ Shruti, so she is not (2)/
B. though old, competent for this job. (3)/ No
C. goes everywhere by foot. Error
D. No error A. I don’t think, Sneha is as wiser as
Answer: C B. Shruti, so she is not
Solution: by should be replaced with on in C. competent for this job
order to form a correct sentence D. No error
Answer: C
Question 342. Sunita is feeling little Solution: as wiser should be replaced by
uncomfortable today (1)/ because she is as wise
ill, so she can perform (2)/
her work after having some rest for a Question 347. (a) The conference was (b)
while. (3)/ No Error (4) attended (c) by more than one hundred
A. Sunita is feeling little uncomfortable delegates. (d) No error
today A. The conference was
B. because she is ill, so she can perform B. attended
C. her work after having some rest for a C. by more than one hundred delegates
while D. No error
D. No error Answer: D
Answer: A
Solution: little should be replaced by a little Question 348. He commanded me (1)/ as
if he was (2)/ my husband. (3)/ No Error
Question 343. We must (1)/ denounce (4)
justice (2)/ and oppression. (3)/ No Error A. He commanded me
(4) B. as if he was
A. We must C. my husband
B. denounce justice D. No error
C. and oppression Answer: B
D. No error Solution: was should be replaced by as
Answer: A were
Solution: justice should be replaced by
injustice Question 349. My brother (1) / along with
his friends (2) / are going on a tour. (3) /
Question 344. Could she cite (A)/ any No error (4)
precedent in support (B)/ for her case? A. My brother
(C)/ No error (D) B. along with his friends
A. Could she cite C. are going on a tour
B. any precedent in support D. No error
C. for her case? Answer: C
D. No error Solution: are should be replaced by is
Answer: C
Solution: for should be replaced by of
Question 350. The English is a very (1)/

popular language (2)/ amongst south Question 355. Which of the following
Indians. (3)/ No Error (4) should be the third sentence?
A. The English is a very (a) E
B. popular language (b) B
C. amongst south Indians (c) A
D. No error (d) C
Answer: C Answer: C
Solution: The English should be replaced
by English Questions 356 -Question 360
Questions 351-355 A. A small wooden nest box is all it has

A. Modern science has produced some taken to rekindle all the romance of
good drugs for these ailments. bringing sparrows and other birds back
B. Heart ailments are very common these into our cities and halt them from fading
days. into the past like a forgotten folktale.
C. So, I always prefer taking milk these B. There is something wrong with a city
days as it contains no fat. that remains unperturbed even as its birds
D. Butthis can also be prevented by taking desert it.
fatless food. C. Thankfully, the situation is not as
E. That is why people callthis era as the hopeless as it seems.
age of hearttroubles. D. Much as we try to defend the seemingly
irreversible modern life of these cities, we
Question 351. Which of the following can’t stop our hearts from crying when we
should be the last sentence? realize that our rapidly degenerating urban
(a) B ecosystem isn’t generous enough to let
(b) A these delicate winged creatures build tiny
(c) D little nests in its nooks and crannies, sit in
(d) C solitude, and rear offspring.
Answer : D E. And this desertion seems to be true
with most metros in India where house
Question 352. Which of the following sparrows have almost become a thing of
should be the second sentence? tin past.
(a) D
(b) C Question 356. Which of the following
(c) B should be the FIRST sentence after
(d) E rearrangement?
Answer : D (a) A
(b) B
Question 353. Which of the following (c) C
should be the fourth sentence? (d) D
(a) D (e) E
(b) B Answer: B
(c) E
(d) C Question 357. Which of the following
Answer : A should be the SECOND sentence after
rearrangement?
Question 354. Which of the following (a) E
should be the last sentence? (b) D
(a) E (c) C
(b) C (d) B
(c) D (e) A
(d) B Answer: A
Answer : B
Question 358. Which of the following Question 361. Which of the following
should be the THIRD sentence after should be the SECOND sentence after
rearrangement? rearrangement?
a) A a) F
b) B b) D
c) C c) C
d) D d) G
e) E e) A
Answer: D Answer: B
should be the FOURTH sentence after should be the FOURTH sentence after
a) E a) A
b) D b) B
c) C c) G
d) B d) D
e) A e) F
Answer: C Answer: A
should be the FIFTH sentence after should be the SIXTH sentence after
a) A a) E
b) B b) G
c) C c) C
d) D d) B
e) E e) A
Answer: A Answer: C
(A) But seriously, how much would you Question 364. Which of the following
pay to know what thoughts are swimming should be the SEVENTH (Last) sentence
around in someone else’s head? after rearrangement?
(B) In most fictional movies thus, the idea a) A
of reading minds -of seeing the private b) B
intentions of another, c) F
and the possibility of intervening in those d) D
plans has always been highly attractive e) E
(C) Such fantastical questions have long Answer: B
been the bread and butter of fiction.
(D) Today, more than four centuries since Question 365. Which of the following
the phrase, “A penny for your thoughts?” should be the FIRST sentence after
was first recorded, rearrangement?
inflationary accounting makes that ancient a) A
penny worth more than $40 b) B
(E) The going rate for a “thought” a probe c) C
into the thinking of another –was once d) D
quite a bargain. e) E
(F) And if you could really know their Answer: E
truthfulness how much more would you
pay?
(G) Even with the sliding value of the
dollar, this still seems quite a bargain.
(A) With all the bid information being Question 369. Which of the following
available and tracked online, corruption should be the FIFTH sentence after
has considerably reduced. rearrangement?
(B) Today, most i.e.,over ninety five (1) A
percent household, in the city enjoys (2) B
broad band connection. (3) C
(C) All city contracts are now bid for online (4) D
(D) Over twenty years ago the city (5) E
government, central government and the Answer: A
private sector made a concerted effort to
shift the economy to include IT Question 370. Which of the following
(E) As our cities to expand and become should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence
more complex, such a System will make after rearrangement?
governance more manageable (1) B
(F) This level of connectedness has (2) C
changed not only the city’s economy but (3) D
also how it is governed and how business (4) E
is conducted. (5) F
Answer: D
Question 366. Which of the following
should be the FIRST sentence after (A) However, many people may not be
rearrangement? aware of the numerous other areas where
(1) A it has been applied.
(2) B (B) Today, even, those who have little
(3) C knowledge about the production of virtual
(4) D reality are now most likely aware of its use
(5) E in video games.
Answer: B (C) Similarly, medical students have
substituted a cadaver for a fiberglass
Question 367. Which of the following mould of a body and a headset
should be the SECOND sentence after when training to perform surgery.
rearrangement? (D) Virtual reality was an unfamiliar
(1) A concept to many people till the early 90’s.
(2) B (E) Introducing virtual reality to the real
(3) C world, thus, has already proven to be
(4) D beneficial for every industry it encounters.
(5) F (F) For example, astronaut’ trainees have
Answer: D recently used virtual reality to simulate a
trip to space.
should be the THIRD sentence after Question 371. Which of the following
rearrangement? should be the FOURTH sentence after
(1) A rearrangement?
(2) C (1) E
(3) D (2)F
(4) E (3)A
(5) F (4)D
Answer: E (5)B
Answer: B
Question 372. Which of the following ever since his promotion, was now (5)
should be the FIRST sentence after _______ disturbance intentionally.
rearrangement?
(1) A Question 376. Select the most
(2)B appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.
(3)C (1) intently
(4)D (2) smoothly
(5)E (3) evenly
Answer: D (4) clearly
Correct Answer: “1”
should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence Question 377. Select the most
after rearrangement? appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.
(1) A (1) Wherever
(2) B (2) Whenever
(3) C (3) Moreover
(4) D (4) However
(5) E Correct Answer: “4”
Answer: E
Question 378. Select the most
Question 374. Which of the following appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.
should be the SECOND sentence after (1) at
rearrangement? (2) opposite
(1) B (3) through
(2) C (4) in
(3) D Correct Answer: “1”
(4) E
(5) F Question 379. Select the most
Answer: A appropriate option to fill in blank No.4
(1) immediately
Question 375. Which of the following (2) keenly
should be the FIFTH sentence after (3) urgently
rearrangement? (4) cleverly
(1) A Correct Answer: “1”
(2) B
(3) C Question 380. Select the most
(4) D appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.
(5) E (1) created
Answer: C (2) create
(3) creates
Read the following passage and fill in (4) creating
each blank with words chosen Correct Answer: “4”
from options given.
Read the following passage and fill in Read the following passage and answer
each blank with words chosen from the questions that follow. The four-year
options given. As he started his tiger census report, Status of Tigers in
speech, Harsh was aware that people India, 2018, released by Prime Minister
were listening to him quite (1) _______. Narendra Modi shows numbers of the cat
Things seemed to be going have increased across all landscapes. The
quite well. (2) _______, halfway through Global Tiger Forum, an international
the talk, he saw his friend, Ravi look (3) collaboration of tiger-bearing countries,
_______ his pal Sunil, roll his eyes and has set a goal of doubling the count of wild
whisper in his ear. Harsh (4) _______ tigers by 2022. More than 80% of the
understood that Ravi, who had been upset
world's wild tigers are in India, and it's been increased focus on tigers even in the
crucial to keep track of their numbers. areas under the territorial and commercial
The total count in 2018 has risen to 2,967 forestry arms of Forest Departments.
from 2,226 in 2014 - an increase of 741 The other important reason is increased
individuals, an increase of 33%, in four vigilance, and the fact that organized
years. poaching rackets have been all but
This is by far the biggest increase in terms crushed. According to Nitin Desai of
of both numbers and percentage since the Wildlife Protection Society of India, there
four yearly census using camera traps and has been no organized poaching by
the capture-mark-recapture method began traditional gangs in Central Indian
in 2006. The 2018 figure has a great landscapes since 2013.
degree of credibility because, according to The increased protection has encouraged
the report, as many as 2,461 individual the tiger to breed. Tigers are fast breeders
tigers (83% of the total) have actually when conditions are conducive.
been photographed by trap cameras. In The rehabilitation of villages outside core
2014, only 1,540 individuals (69%) were areas in many parts of the country has led
photographed. to the availability of more inviolate space
for tigers.
The tiger census is needed because the Also, because estimation exercises have
tiger sits at the peak of the food chain, and become increasingly more accurate over
its conservation is important to ensure the the years, it is possible that many tigers
well-being of the forest ecosystem. The that eluded enumerators in earlier
tiger estimation exercise includes habitat exercises were counted this time.
assessment and prey estimation. The
numbers reflect the success or failure of Question 381. The Global Tiger Forum
conservation efforts. This is an especially comprises –
important indicator in a fast-growing (1) countries which have tigers.
economy like India where the pressures of (2) National Geographic and World
development often run counter to the Wildlife Fund.
demands of conservation. (3) all countries of the United Nations.
Where has the tiger population increased (4) America and the European Union.
the most? Correct Answer: “1”
The biggest increase has been in Madhya Question 382. The biggest increase in
Pradesh - a massive 218 individuals tiger population has been between the
(71%) from 308 in 2014 to 526. years
However, since tigers keep moving (1) 2014-2018
between states, conservationists prefer to (2) 2002-2006
talk about tiger numbers in terms of (3) 2006-2010
landscapes. So, why have the numbers (4) 2010-2014
gone up? Correct Answer: “1”
The success owes a lot to increased Question 383. The year 2022 marks the
vigilance and conservation efforts by the target date for –
Forest Department. From 28 in 2006, the (1) tripling the world tiger population.
number of tiger reserves went up to 50 in (2) tripling India's tiger population.
2018, extending protection to larger (3) doubling the count of world tiger
numbers of tigers over the years. Healthy population.
increases in core area populations (4) doubling the count of India's tiger
eventually lead to migrations to areas population.
outside the core; this is why the 2018 Correct Answer: “3”
census has found tigers in newer areas.
Over the years, there has
(2) The number of villagers killed by man

Question 384. 2018 census on the big cat eater tigers has increased.
has been the most reliable because- (3) Tiger numbers have increased due to
(1) it photographed 1540 tigers. safe breeding places.
(2) it photographed 83% of the tigers. (4) Tigers have moved from Uttar Pradesh
(3) it photographed all living tigers of India. to Madhya Pradesh.
(4) it only uses the capture-mark-recapture Correct Answer: “3”
method.
Correct Answer: “2” Question 390. Pick out a word that is
similar in meaning to: CONDUCIVE
Question 385. The survival of the tiger is (1) reclusive
vital today because- (2) helpful
(1) it is no longer a threat to the villagers' (3) unfavorable
safety. (4) hindering
(2) it is central to the food chain and the Correct Answer: “2”
ecosystem. Read the sentence given below and find
(3) it promotes tourism in India and out whether there is an error in it. Mark the
increases revenue. option which contains error.
(4) it is now on the verge of extinction.
Correct Answer: “2” Question 391. a) Pakistan has for the first
time admitted to the presence / b) of
Question 386. Researchers refer to India‟s most wanted terrorist, Dawood
places where tigers are found not by Ibrahim, / c) on its earth, but has said that
states but by the term- / d) he has now been chased out and
(1) green belts could be in the UAE. / e) No error
(2) deep forests Correct Answer: “c”
(3) landscapes
(4) ecosystems Question 392. a) The Delhi Government
Correct Answer: “3” will set up seven laboratories / b) in East
Delhi to test, verify and calibrate / c)
Question 387. What is the tiger the work and reference standards of
population of Madhya Pradesh? different types of balances, / d) weights
(1) 28 and measuring equipment used in shops
(2) 741 or establishments. / e) No error
(3) 50 Correct Answer: “c”
(4) 526
Correct Answer: “4” Question 393. a) Samajik Suvidha
Sangam, also known as Mission
Question 388. Which of the following Convergence, / b) is the most unique
statements is not true as per the passage? initiative of NCT of Delhi / c) for holistic
(1) There are more reliable ways of data empowerment of women from vulnerable
collection and / d) most vulnerable sections of
(2) Forest departments have become society. / e) No error
more watchful Correct Answer: “b”
(3) The tiger reserves have increased to
100 in 2018 Question 394 a) The Supreme Court has
(4) Poaching gangs have been reduced sought a response of the Centre / b) on a
drastically PIL seeking effective functioning of the / c)
Correct Answer: “3” human rights courts in the country / d) to
further the cause of social justice. / e) No
Question 389. What has been the impact error
of providing inviolate spaces for tigers? Correct Answer: “a”
(1) The poachers have been caught in
these spaces very easily.
Question 395. a) Caught napping by the Correct Answer: “c”

powerful mining Mafia after a bid / b) on
the life of the SDM, the police has Question 404. a) To provide two special
now booked / c) the driver of the tractor economic zones / b) exclusively for Indian
trolley and / d) filed an FIR against him. / investors / c) is a clear reflection of / d)
e) No error Bangladesh‟s positive intent. / e) No error.
Correct Answer: “b” Correct Answer: “a”
Question 396. a) A private company is Rearrange the following sentences (A),

one which/ b) restricts transfer of shares (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) to make a
and does not/ c) invite the public to/ meaningful paragraph and then answer
d) subscribe its shares/ e) No error. the questions which follow:
Correct Answer: “d” (A) The blame for lacking creativity is,
however, put on the present generation by
Question 398. a) The char bodies of two the modern educationists.
women / b) were recovered from a burning (B) The concept of homework began so
pile / c) of dried cow dung / d)at that the pupils could revise that was being
Sultanpur village / e) No error. taught in the class.
Correct Answer: a“” (C) By doing so, most of the schools took
away the leisure time of the children.
Question 399. a) The lay-offs come (D) Instead, these educationists should
among the continued debate / b) over suggest lowering of burden of homework
immigration reform in the US / c) as the to the commission for educational reforms.
temporary work visas are / d) at the center (E) The purpose of this concept was,
of a fierce debate in Congress. / e) No however, defeated when the schools
error. started overburdening students
Correct Answer: “a” with so-called homework.
(F) Lack of such leisure time does not
Question 400. a) Economic laws typically allow the children to develop creative
aims at balancing / b) competing interests pursuits.
of various stakeholders / c) as
well as interests of government Question 405 Which of the following
departments / d) charged with sentences should be the THIRD after
implementing such laws. / e) No errors. rearrangement?
Correct Answer: “a” (1) A
(2) E
Question 401. a) On a separate occasion, (3) D
the High Court rapped / b) the Director- (4) F
General of Police for forwarding a (5) C
complaint / c) against Raj to the state Answer : C
government / d) instead ordering an
enquiry into it. / e) No error. Question 406. Which of the following
Correct Answer: “d” sentences should be the FIRST after
rearrangement?
Question 402. a) A look at migration data (1) A
suggests / b) that the number of deaths do (2) B
not / c) necessarily indicate the crisis / d) (3) C
that is being described / e) No error. (4) D
Correct Answer: “b” (5) E
Answer : B
Question 403. a) My elder brother is
planning / b) to go abroad / c) as soon as
he will retire / d) in December next
year / e) No error.
Question 407. Which of the following d) Nothing

sentences should be the SIXTH (LAST) Answer: c
after rearrangement?
(1) B Question 413. One who walks in sleep
(2) C a) Philanthropist
(3) D b) Pedestrian
(4) E c) Somnabulist
(5) F d) Omnipotent
Answer : D Answer: c
Question 408 Which of the following Question 414. A person who can use
sentences should be the FIFTH after both hands equally well
rearrangement? a) Talented
(1) A b) Ambidextrous
(2) B c) All rounder
(3) C d) Adept
(4) E Answer: b
(5) F
Answer : A Question 415 One who doubts the
existence of god
In questions given below, out of the four a) Atheist
alternatives, choose the one which can be b) Secular
substituted for the given words/ sentence. c) Agnostic
Question 409. One whose hobby is stamp d) Religious
collection Answer: c
a) Philanthropist
b) Phonologist Question 416. The act of looking back
c) Panegyrist upon past time
d) Philatelist a) Introspection
Answer: d b) Circumspection
c) Inspection
Question 410. An instrument for d) Retrospection
measuring the atmospheric pressure Answer: d
a) barometer
b) thermometer Question 417. A place where grapes are
c) ammeter grown
d) altometer a) Farm
Answer: a b) Vineyard
c) Orchard
d) Garden
Question 411. That which can be drawn Answer: b
into a thin wire
a) Smooth Question 418. A place where weapons
b) Ductile and military equipment are stored or made
c) Brittle a) Arsenal
d) Flexible b) Armoury
Answer: b c) Warehouse
d) Aviary
Answer: a
Question 412. Too unimportant for
consideration
a) Diminutive
b) Noticeable
c) Trivial
Question 419. Fictitious name used by an

author Question 426. Persons living at the same
a) Synonym time
b) Pseudonym a) Compatriots
c) Antonym b) Cosmopolitan
d) Anonymous c) Contemporaries
Answer: b d) Colleagues
Answer: c
Question 420. One who is indifferent to
art and culture. Question 427. A person who draws or
a) Cynic produces maps
b) Philistine a) Choreographer
c) Philanderer b) Cartographer
d) Scientist c) Lexicographer
Answer: b d) Radiographer
Answer: b
Question 421. Forbidden by law
a) Illusive
b) Custom Question 428. A private conversation
c) Illicit between two people
d) Inapt a) tête-à-tête
Answer: c b) Meeting
c) Monologue
Question 422. Take power or authority d) Sermon
illegally or by force Answer: a
a) Abdicate
b) Cosign Question 429. A person without a settled
c) Bequeath home or regular work who wanders from
d) Usurp place to place and lives by begging.
Answer: d a) Vagabond
b) Vagrant
Question 423. An arrangement of flower c) Wanderer
that is usually given as a present d) Migrant
a) Garland Answer: b
b) Bouquet
c) Bundle Question 430. One that is found
d) Wreath everywhere
Answer: b a) Omnipresent
b) Rare
Question 424. A person appointed by two c) Scarce
parties to resolve a dispute d) Unusual
a) Negotiator Answer: d
b) Lawyer
c) Arbitrator Question 431. A person or thing that is
d) Auditor the direct opposite of someone or
Answer: c something else
a) Prosthesis
Question 425. A medicine to counteract b) Analogous
the effect of another medicine c) Antithesis
a) Antidote d) Anarchist
b) Antibiotic Answer: c
c) Placebo
d) Supplement
Answer: a
Question 432. Making a show of being

morally superior to other people. Question 438. Cholesterol has long been
a) Profligate identified as a silent killer because the
b) Sanctum patient has no _______ of the danger
c) Approving freely ___ his system.
d) Sanctimonious A. Information, invading
Answer: d B. Inkling, traversing
C. Thought, attacks
Question 433. A remedy for all diseases D. Idea, infecting
a) Patent Answer: B
b) Antibiotic
c) Antidote
d) Panacea Question 439. It is a noble quality to
Answer: d ________ the good and ________ the
bad.
A. imitate, pretend
Question 434 He used to ________ the B. retain, preserve
point that victory in any field needs C. criticise, ape
________ courage. D. appreciate, condemn
A. stress, exemplary Answer: D
B. emphasise, little
C. dismiss, formidable
D. refute, no Question 440. Despite ________
Answer: A knowledgeable, he remained ________ all
through.
A. being, poor
Question 435. In many rural areas B. having, enriched
hospitals are ________ equipped because C. having, ignorant
of the ________ of funds from the D. of, doubtful
government. Answer: A
A. optimally, disparity
B. inadequately, scarcity
C. well, dearth Question 441. Effective managers
D. faulty, lacking ________ and attempt to ________ the
organization’s values, goals, structure and
climate.
Question 436. The quality of ________ A. direct, motivate
between individuals and the organisation B. organise, plan
for which they work can be ________ to C. monitor, influence
the benefit of both the parties. D. advocate, exhibit
A. interaction, improved Answer: C
B. services, evaluated
C. sophistication, developed
D. work, appreciated Question 442. People who are ________
Answer: A can ________ their things in an orderly
manner.
Question 437. Trained employees A. punctual, manage
increase ________ and ________ of their B. upright, keep
industry and take it to a higher position. C. thrifty, perform
A. accomplishment, dignity D. indecisive, do
B. wisdom, development Answer: C
C. performance, productivity
D. motivation, upgradation
Answer: C
Question 443. A good management will Question 448. Although he puts in

decide not only the ________ for ________ of overtime and takes few
equipment but also its ________ for holidays, he ________ cannot support his
deciding family.
priorities. A. much, thus
A. usefulness, utility B. plenty, still
B. need, urgency C. sufficient, however
C. requirement, necessities D. lot, besides
D. cost, value Answer: B
Answer: B
Question 449. He ________ for having
Question 444. A hobby is an activity of caused ________ to the residents.
interest ________ for pleasure. It helps to A. apologized, impatience
break the monotony and tedium of B. questioned, authenticity
our ________ routine. C. wondered, disappointment
A. pursued, humdrum D. regretted, inconvenience
B. developed, interesting Answer: D
C. regularised, cultivated
D. cultivated, developed Question 450. How people would
Answer: A ________ in a particular situation cannot
be ________ with perfect accuracy.
A. act, expected
Question 445. If you are ________, you B. think, observed
can ________ any task effectively. C. react, analyzed
A. diligent, perform D. behave, predicted
B. interested, avoid Answer: D
C. expert, prepare
D. busy, accomplish Question 451. Leisure must be spent
Answer: A carefully and ________ only, otherwise
the devil will take the ________ of you.
Question 446. ________ to the popular A. constructively, better
belief that every astrologer nurtures blind B. positively, care
faith in fate, our astrologer believes in C. objectively, energy
________. D. proactively, though
A. According, thoughts Answer: A
B. Contrary, action
C. Providing, forecasting Question 452. The issues could be
D. Owing, present ________ amicably only because of his
Answer: B ________ handling of the situation.
A. raised, careful
Question 447. To avoid ________, there B. dropped, haphazard
is a need for ________ planning of the C. resolved, tactful
project. D. discussed, enthusiastic
A. inconvenience, convenient Answer: C
B. pitfalls, systematic
C. problem, deliberate Question 453. ________ to your error the
D. cancellation, broad ________ consignment has been delayed
Answer: B by a week.
A. Owing, entire
B. Added, crucial
C. According, important
D. Duly, urgent
Answer: A
Question 454. The official not only Question 457. A committee has been
________ the renewal of the contract but ________ to ________ the transformation
also ________ the information about its of the city into an international finance
status. centre.
A. withdrawn, leaked A. appointed, oversee
B. revealed, classified B. constituted, convert
C. interfere, refused C. inducted, change
D. delayed, withheld D. converged, evaluate
Answer: D Answer: A
Question 455. Never has the proper Question 458. His presentation was so
maintenance of zoos been more lengthy and ________ that it was difficult
________ and never has it been more for us to find out the real ________ in
________. it.
A. essential, practical A. tedious, skill
B. inevitable, manageable B. boring, planning
C. necessary, applicable C. laborious, coverage
D. important, difficult D. verbose, content
Answer: D Answer: D
Question 456. The account of the crime

given by the accused was ________ and
was ________.
A. false, appreciable
B. dependable, Incognizable
C. fictitious, unreliable
D. complete, imaginary
Answer: C
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