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Verbal Skills

Parajumbles
Directions: Given below are some statements which have been broken down
into four fragments labeled (A), (B), (C) and (D) and arranged, not necessarily in
the correct order. You are required to find the correct order and mark it as your
answer from the options given below. In case, the statement is correct in its
original form, mark (E) as your answer.

1. 2016, but little money has come in as retailers want (A) / like soaps and
shampoos for customers (B) / permission to stock a few non-food items (C) /
100% FDI was allowed in the food retail business in (D)
A. CBAD B. BACD C. BADC D. DACB
E. No rearrangement required

2. of plastic articles also show little (A) / remain on paper while the producers
(B) / the Solid Waste Management Rules mostly (C) / concern about their
negative environmental impact (D)
A. CABD B. CBAD C. DBCA D. DABC
E. No rearrangement required

3. A federation of 130 farmer bodies has decided (A) / dairy produce to major
cities and hold a (B) / to stop supplies of vegetables and (C) / dharna on 30
national highways to protest against rising prices (D)
A. ACBD B. BCDA C. CABD D. CBDA
E. No rearrangement required

4. the dignity of the government lies in its moral (A)/ capacity to perceive and
confront the lived truth, (B)/ such as the widespread despair, frustration, and
(C)/ irreparable loss of dignity leading to farmers’ suicides (D)/
A. BCAD B. CDBA C. ADCB D. DCAB
E. No rearrangement required

5. the Emergency, the real story of the buying and selling of the media began
with (A)/ of media organisations began to be chipped away at until it
disappeared (B)/ the advent of liberalisation, when the wall dividing the
business from the editorial side (C)/ leaving aside the compromises the majority
of media houses made in the 1970s during (D)/
A. DACB B. DBCA C. CBDA D. BCAD
E. No rearrangement required

6. of tracking the level as well as the dynamics of CPI (A)/ economists


constructed an online price index (B)/ using food and beverage data from a
prominent (C)/ online marketplace to show that the index is capable (D)/
A. DCBA B. ABDC C. BCDA D. CBAD
E. No rearrangement required

7. even though the e-commerce industry is (A)/ penetration has largely taken
place only in (B)/ growing at the rate of over 60% per year, market (C)/ the 10-
odd major metropolitan areas of India (D)/
A. BADC B. DBAC C. CADB D. ACBD
E. No rearrangement required

8. to be considered an identity proof for a majority (A)/ just as during the 1980s
and 1990s, the ration card used (B)/ by the passport which for many is a
document of identity (C)/ of the population in India, today its place has been
taken (D)/
A. ACBD B. CABD C. BADC D. BDCA
E. No rearrangement required

9. Walter Benjamin offers a critique of violence that (A)/ in his 1921 essay, the
“Critique of Violence,” (B)/ pervades European democracies that are built (C)/
on the conception of positive, historical legal systems (D)/
A. BDAC B. ACBD C. BACD D. DCBA
E. No rearrangement required

10. what cannot be ignored is an onslaught of (A)/ while most of the world acts
as (B)/ more-frequent extreme weather events. (C) though it denies climate
change, (D)/
A. BADC B. BDAC C. CBAD D. BCAD
E. No rearrangement required
Correct answers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DBAEACDCC

Spotting Errors:
Directions to Solve
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any
will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the
answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

1. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. We discussed about the problem so thoroughly
B. on the eve of the examination
C. that I found it very easy to work it out.
D. No error.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
We discussed the problem so thoroughly

2. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. An Indian ship
B. laden with merchandise
C. got drowned in the Pacific Ocean.
D. No error.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
sank in the Pacific Ocean

3. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. I could not put up in a hotel
B. because the boarding and lodging charges
C. were exorbitant.
D. No error.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
'I could not put up at a hotel'

4. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. The Indian radio
B. which was previously controlled by the British rulers
C. is free now from the narrow vested interests.
D. No error.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
is now free from the narrow vested interests.

5. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. If I had known
B. this yesterday
C. I will have helped him.
D. No error.
Answer: Option C

6. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. A lot of travel delay is caused
B. due to the inefficiency and lack of good management
C. on behalf of the railways.
D. No error.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
on the part of the railways
7. (solve as per the direction given above)
A. One of the members
B. expressed doubt if
C. the Minister was an atheist.
D. No error.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
expressed doubt that

8. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. I have got
B. my M.Sc. degree
C. in 1988.
D. No error.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
I got

9. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. Having received your letter
B. this morning, we are writing
C. to thank you for the same.
D. No error.
Answer: Option D

10. (solve as per the direction given above)


A. If you lend him a book
B. he will lend it to some one else
C. and never you will get it back.
D. No error.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
and you will never get it back

Sentence Completion:
In each of the following sentences, some part of the sentence or the entire sentence is some part of the
sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence you will find five ways of phrasing
the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the
original is better than any of the alternatives, choose answer A; otherwise choose one of the others.
Select the best version which best describe the meaning of the sentence. Your choice should produce
the most effective sentence-clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity.

1. If the car would have been moved on time, we would not have received the ticket.
A) If the car would have been moved on time B) If the car could have been on time
C) If the car had been moved on time D) If the car were moved on time
E) If the car was moved on time

2. Neither Javed nor his friends has been in this office all day.
A) had been in this office B) could have been in this office
C) have been in this office D) have been in this here office
E) has been in this here office

3. The reason the machine failed is because the motor had overheated.
A) the machine failed is because B) why the machine failed is because
C) the machine failed is that D) that the machine failed is because
E) for the machine’s failure is because

4. No sooner had the door opened than the nurse ordered us to close it.
A) than the nurse ordered us to close it B) when the nurse ordered us to close it
C) when the nurse orders us to close it D) then the nurse ordered us to close it
E) than the nurse orders us to close it

5. To drive a tractor, your patience must match your skill.


A)To drive a tractor, your patience must match
your skill
B)When you drive a tractor, your patience must
match your skill
C)When driving a tractor, your patience must
match your skill
D)To drive a tractor; your patience must match
your skill
E)Driving a tractor, your patience must match
your skill

6. Your results must be as good or even better than those of your predecessor.
A) must be as good or even better than B) must be as good as or even better than
C) has to be as good or even better then D) must be as good as or even better than
E) must be as good or better then

7. Not one of the woman in the room smiled when the speaker used the phrase, “the man’s world of
sports”.
A)woman in the room smiled when the speaker used
the phrase, “the man’s world
B)women in the room smiles when the
speaker used the phrase, “the man’s world
C)women in the room smiled when the speaker used
the phrase, “the man’s world
D)woman in the room smiles when the
speaker mentions, “the man’s world
E)woman in the room smiled when the speaker
made mention of “the man’s world”
8. You must admit that he is by far a better passer than any of the other players on his squad.
A) than any of the other players B) then any of the players
C) then any of the other players D) than any of the players
E) than any of the players’

09. She is one of the delegates who was chosen to attend the convention.
A) who was chosen B) who were chosen
C) that was chosen D) whom was chosen
E) which were chosen

10. Because we saw the accident, the judge ordered us to testify at the hearing.
A) Because we saw the accident, the B) Because we saw the accident. The
C) Because we saw the accident the D) Because we had seen the accident; the
E) Because we had seen the accident, the

ANSWERS 1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. E 10. B 11. E 12. D

Reading Comprehension:
1. Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are
printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Keshav and Yash lived in neighboring villages. Once, a fair was held nearby and they set off from
their homes hoping to do some business there. Keshav filled his sack with cheap cotton, overlaid
it with a layer of fine wool, and set off for the fair. Meanwhile Yash, collected some old clothes,
put a layer of sheer cotton on top and made his way to the fair. Each stopped to rest under tree
and got to talking. “I have the finest wool in my sack,” boasted Keshav. Not to be outdone. Yash
said, “I have cotton of the most superior quality.

The two struck a deal. They would exchange their goods and since wool was more expensive, Yash
would pay Keshav an extra rupee. But Yash had no money on him. So after agreeing to pay Keshav later,
they went home, laughing at each other’s folly. It did not take them long to discover that they had been
duped. The next day, Keshav landed at Yash’s house, “You cheat! Give me my rupee at least.” Yash was
untroubled by Keshav’s word, “Of course. But first help me find the treasure at the bottom of this well.
We can divide it.” So Keshav went into the well. But each time Yash, hauled up the bucket Keshav had
filled, he said, “Oh! No treasure here. Try again.” Keshav soon realised he was being used as free labour
to clean the well. So he gave a loud shout, “Here is the treasure! Watch out it’s heavy !” Yash was
amazed that there actually was treasure in the well. As soon as he pulled up the bucket he threw away
the rope so that Keshav could not come up. But, what did he find in the bucket? Keshav covered in mud!
They began fighting again. Soon it got too dark to continue and they left for their homes.

But Keshav did not give up easily. He arrived at Yash’s house a few days later. Yash stopped him and told
his wife, “I will pretend to be dead. Keshav will have to give up.” But when Keshav heard Yash’s wife
wailing, rushed out to gather the villagers. “My friend has died. Let’s take his body of cremation.” Yash’s
wife got scared, “Go away. I shall arrange for cremation Myself !” But the villagers thought she was too
grief stricken. Once they reached the cremation ground, Keshav told the villagers, “It is getting dark. I
shall watch over him during the night.” When the villagers had left, Keshav said to Yash, “Stop
pretending. Give me my money !” Now, a gang of thieves came upon them and seeing one figure seated
on the funeral pyre and another standing next to him talking, they assumed them to be ghosts and
dropped their bag of stolen goods and left at top speed. The two, saw the bag full of gold and silver
ornaments and divided it between themselves. Keshav made sure he got an extra gold coin and the
account was settled at least!

What made the two young men decide to visit the fair?
A.They thought they could get jobs and support themselves.
B.They wanted to trade their goods at the fair and earn some money.
C.To sell the produce they hadgrown for a handsome profit
D.Being unemployed they thought they could entrain people at the fair.
E.Not clearly mentioned in the passage

2. Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are
printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Keshav and Yash lived in neighboring villages. Once, a fair was held nearby and they set off from
their homes hoping to do some business there. Keshav filled his sack with cheap cotton, overlaid
it with a layer of fine wool, and set off for the fair. Meanwhile Yash, collected some old clothes,
put a layer of sheer cotton on top and made his way to the fair. Each stopped to rest under tree
and got to talking. “I have the finest wool in my sack,” boasted Keshav. Not to be outdone. Yash
said, “I have cotton of the most superior quality.

The two struck a deal. They would exchange their goods and since wool was more expensive, Yash
would pay Keshav an extra rupee. But Yash had no money on him. So after agreeing to pay Keshav later,
they went home, laughing at each other’s folly. It did not take them long to discover that they had been
duped. The next day, Keshav landed at Yash’s house, “You cheat! Give me my rupee at least.” Yash was
untroubled by Keshav’s word, “Of course. But first help me find the treasure at the bottom of this well.
We can divide it.” So Keshav went into the well. But each time Yash, hauled up the bucket Keshav had
filled, he said, “Oh! No treasure here. Try again.” Keshav soon realised he was being used as free labour
to clean the well. So he gave a loud shout, “Here is the treasure! Watch out it’s heavy !” Yash was
amazed that there actually was treasure in the well. As soon as he pulled up the bucket he threw away
the rope so that Keshav could not come up. But, what did he find in the bucket? Keshav covered in mud!
They began fighting again. Soon it got too dark to continue and they left for their homes.

But Keshav did not give up easily. He arrived at Yash’s house a few days later. Yash stopped him and told
his wife, “I will pretend to be dead. Keshav will have to give up.” But when Keshav heard Yash’s wife
wailing, rushed out to gather the villagers. “My friend has died. Let’s take his body of cremation.” Yash’s
wife got scared, “Go away. I shall arrange for cremation Myself !” But the villagers thought she was too
grief stricken. Once they reached the cremation ground, Keshav told the villagers, “It is getting dark. I
shall watch over him during the night.” When the villagers had left, Keshav said to Yash, “Stop
pretending. Give me my money !” Now, a gang of thieves came upon them and seeing one figure seated
on the funeral pyre and another standing next to him talking, they assumed them to be ghosts and
dropped their bag of stolen goods and left at top speed. The two, saw the bag full of gold and silver
ornaments and divided it between themselves. Keshav made sure he got an extra gold coin and the
account was settled at least!

What were Keshav and Yash quarreling about?


A.The cost of wool
B.The interest on the loan Yash had taken
C.Dividing the thieves’ treasure equally
D.The money Yash owed Keshav
E.The wages for digging the well

3. Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are
printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Keshav and Yash lived in neighboring villages. Once, a fair was held nearby and they set off from
their homes hoping to do some business there. Keshav filled his sack with cheap cotton, overlaid
it with a layer of fine wool, and set off for the fair. Meanwhile Yash, collected some old clothes,
put a layer of sheer cotton on top and made his way to the fair. Each stopped to rest under tree
and got to talking. “I have the finest wool in my sack,” boasted Keshav. Not to be outdone. Yash
said, “I have cotton of the most superior quality.

The two struck a deal. They would exchange their goods and since wool was more expensive, Yash
would pay Keshav an extra rupee. But Yash had no money on him. So after agreeing to pay Keshav later,
they went home, laughing at each other’s folly. It did not take them long to discover that they had been
duped. The next day, Keshav landed at Yash’s house, “You cheat! Give me my rupee at least.” Yash was
untroubled by Keshav’s word, “Of course. But first help me find the treasure at the bottom of this well.
We can divide it.” So Keshav went into the well. But each time Yash, hauled up the bucket Keshav had
filled, he said, “Oh! No treasure here. Try again.” Keshav soon realised he was being used as free labour
to clean the well. So he gave a loud shout, “Here is the treasure! Watch out it’s heavy !” Yash was
amazed that there actually was treasure in the well. As soon as he pulled up the bucket he threw away
the rope so that Keshav could not come up. But, what did he find in the bucket? Keshav covered in mud!
They began fighting again. Soon it got too dark to continue and they left for their homes.

But Keshav did not give up easily. He arrived at Yash’s house a few days later. Yash stopped him and told
his wife, “I will pretend to be dead. Keshav will have to give up.” But when Keshav heard Yash’s wife
wailing, rushed out to gather the villagers. “My friend has died. Let’s take his body of cremation.” Yash’s
wife got scared, “Go away. I shall arrange for cremation Myself !” But the villagers thought she was too
grief stricken. Once they reached the cremation ground, Keshav told the villagers, “It is getting dark. I
shall watch over him during the night.” When the villagers had left, Keshav said to Yash, “Stop
pretending. Give me my money !” Now, a gang of thieves came upon them and seeing one figure seated
on the funeral pyre and another standing next to him talking, they assumed them to be ghosts and
dropped their bag of stolen goods and left at top speed. The two, saw the bag full of gold and silver
ornaments and divided it between themselves. Keshav made sure he got an extra gold coin and the
account was settled at least!

Why were the two men happy despite not going to the fair?
A.They had managed to buy whatever they needed on the way
B.They had got a good deal in exchange for a rupee
C.They had become fast friends and had made a lot of money in the bargain.
D.Eachthought he had got the better deal and had swindled the other.
E.None of these

4. Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are
printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Keshav and Yash lived in neighboring villages. Once, a fair was held nearby and they set off from
their homes hoping to do some business there. Keshav filled his sack with cheap cotton, overlaid
it with a layer of fine wool, and set off for the fair. Meanwhile Yash, collected some old clothes,
put a layer of sheer cotton on top and made his way to the fair. Each stopped to rest under tree
and got to talking. “I have the finest wool in my sack,” boasted Keshav. Not to be outdone. Yash
said, “I have cotton of the most superior quality.

The two struck a deal. They would exchange their goods and since wool was more expensive, Yash
would pay Keshav an extra rupee. But Yash had no money on him. So after agreeing to pay Keshav later,
they went home, laughing at each other’s folly. It did not take them long to discover that they had been
duped. The next day, Keshav landed at Yash’s house, “You cheat! Give me my rupee at least.” Yash was
untroubled by Keshav’s word, “Of course. But first help me find the treasure at the bottom of this well.
We can divide it.” So Keshav went into the well. But each time Yash, hauled up the bucket Keshav had
filled, he said, “Oh! No treasure here. Try again.” Keshav soon realised he was being used as free labour
to clean the well. So he gave a loud shout, “Here is the treasure! Watch out it’s heavy !” Yash was
amazed that there actually was treasure in the well. As soon as he pulled up the bucket he threw away
the rope so that Keshav could not come up. But, what did he find in the bucket? Keshav covered in mud!
They began fighting again. Soon it got too dark to continue and they left for their homes.

But Keshav did not give up easily. He arrived at Yash’s house a few days later. Yash stopped him and told
his wife, “I will pretend to be dead. Keshav will have to give up.” But when Keshav heard Yash’s wife
wailing, rushed out to gather the villagers. “My friend has died. Let’s take his body of cremation.” Yash’s
wife got scared, “Go away. I shall arrange for cremation Myself !” But the villagers thought she was too
grief stricken. Once they reached the cremation ground, Keshav told the villagers, “It is getting dark. I
shall watch over him during the night.” When the villagers had left, Keshav said to Yash, “Stop
pretending. Give me my money !” Now, a gang of thieves came upon them and seeing one figure seated
on the funeral pyre and another standing next to him talking, they assumed them to be ghosts and
dropped their bag of stolen goods and left at top speed. The two, saw the bag full of gold and silver
ornaments and divided it between themselves. Keshav made sure he got an extra gold coin and the
account was settled at least!

Why did the villagers gather at Yash’s house?


A.Yash’s wife was very upset seeing Keshav and her husband arguing
B.To help Yash’s wife carry Yash’s body home as night had fallen
C.To give Yash’s wife the news of her husband’s death
D.They wanted to keep watch over Yash’s wife during the night
E.Villagers gathered to cremate Yash.

5. Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are
printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Keshav and Yash lived in neighboring villages. Once, a fair was held nearby and they set off from
their homes hoping to do some business there. Keshav filled his sack with cheap cotton, overlaid
it with a layer of fine wool, and set off for the fair. Meanwhile Yash, collected some old clothes,
put a layer of sheer cotton on top and made his way to the fair. Each stopped to rest under tree
and got to talking. “I have the finest wool in my sack,” boasted Keshav. Not to be outdone. Yash
said, “I have cotton of the most superior quality.

The two struck a deal. They would exchange their goods and since wool was more expensive, Yash
would pay Keshav an extra rupee. But Yash had no money on him. So after agreeing to pay Keshav later,
they went home, laughing at each other’s folly. It did not take them long to discover that they had been
duped. The next day, Keshav landed at Yash’s house, “You cheat! Give me my rupee at least.” Yash was
untroubled by Keshav’s word, “Of course. But first help me find the treasure at the bottom of this well.
We can divide it.” So Keshav went into the well. But each time Yash, hauled up the bucket Keshav had
filled, he said, “Oh! No treasure here. Try again.” Keshav soon realised he was being used as free labour
to clean the well. So he gave a loud shout, “Here is the treasure! Watch out it’s heavy !” Yash was
amazed that there actually was treasure in the well. As soon as he pulled up the bucket he threw away
the rope so that Keshav could not come up. But, what did he find in the bucket? Keshav covered in mud!
They began fighting again. Soon it got too dark to continue and they left for their homes.

But Keshav did not give up easily. He arrived at Yash’s house a few days later. Yash stopped him and told
his wife, “I will pretend to be dead. Keshav will have to give up.” But when Keshav heard Yash’s wife
wailing, rushed out to gather the villagers. “My friend has died. Let’s take his body of cremation.” Yash’s
wife got scared, “Go away. I shall arrange for cremation Myself !” But the villagers thought she was too
grief stricken. Once they reached the cremation ground, Keshav told the villagers, “It is getting dark. I
shall watch over him during the night.” When the villagers had left, Keshav said to Yash, “Stop
pretending. Give me my money !” Now, a gang of thieves came upon them and seeing one figure seated
on the funeral pyre and another standing next to him talking, they assumed them to be ghosts and
dropped their bag of stolen goods and left at top speed. The two, saw the bag full of gold and silver
ornaments and divided it between themselves. Keshav made sure he got an extra gold coin and the
account was settled at least!

Why did Yash request Keshav to go down into the well?


A.He knew Keshav was smart and would clean it thoroughly
B.He was in search of treasure that he had buried.
C.To trick Keshav into cleaning it.
D.His wife had refused to help him.
E.To make Keshav earn the extra gold coin.

GRAMMAR VACUBULARY BASED FILL IN THE BLACKS


Directions(6-10): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is
indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the
blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.
This year, the world’s largest democracy, India, and the biggest country by _____ 6 _____ , Russia, are
celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between them. Russia
continues
to be among India’s major politico-diplomatic and defence partner nations. While India has _____ 7
_____
separate strategic partnership pacts with more than two dozen countries, the Indian and Russian
governments in December 2010 _____ 8 _____ their bilateral ‘Strategic Partnership’ to what they
termed a
“Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.”
The New Delhi-based _____ 9 _____ ‘Foundation for National Security Research’, which did a
comparative
assessment of India’s strategic partnerships — meaning, ‘political-diplomatic, defence and economic
cooperation’ (during the 10-year period prior to November 2011), had said, “Russia emerges as the most
important strategic partner of India (followed by the U.S., France, the U.K., Germany and Japan in that
order).” The November 2011 report had found that Russia had provided strong political and diplomatic
support to India and helped enormously in building India’s defence capability. However, it warned that
the
“economic content of the (India-Russia) partnership is extremely weak, ” and recommended that
“urgent
and _____ 10 _____ steps need to be taken to improve economic relations if this (India-Russia)
partnership
is to be sustained and made durable.”
6. A. Population B. Density C. Area
D. Democracy E. Economy
7. A. Inked B. Considered C. Contemplated
D. Refuted E. Revoked
8. A. Called B. Elevated C. Refreshed
D. Nullified E. Revived
9. A. NGO B. Startup C. Personnel
D. Think tank E. Avenue
10. A. Various B. Precarious C. Vigorous
D. Minuscule E. Exhilarating
Directions(11-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is
indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the
blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.
The blockade of the national highways leading to the Manipur valley, called by the United Naga Council
(UNC), has been in place since November 1. This has severely affected life in the State, with shortages
and
_____ 11 _____ costs of essential supplies such as fuel and food, even as demonetisation has _____ 12
_____ problems. Blockades like this are not new to Manipur. In 2011, there was initially a hundred-
dayplus blockade enforced by Kuki-led groups, and countered later by Naga groups, which together had
a
_____ 13 _____ effect on life in Manipur. This time the blockade is in place to oppose the creation of
new
districts by the Okram Ibobi Singh government. On December 9 it issued a _____ 14 _____ notification
for
the creation of seven new districts by bifurcating seven (of a total of nine) districts. This decision had as
much to do with long-pending demands — in particular, for a new Kuki-majority district to be carved out
of
the larger Senapati hill district — as with easing administrative access to _____ 15 _____ areas from the
district headquarters.
11. A. escalating B. upfront C. diminishing
D. varying E. considerable
12. A. exceed B. pacified C. exacerbated
D. vindicated E. exemplified
13. A. asting B. counter C. mounting
D. befitting E. debilitating
14. A. special B. live C. gazette
D. detail E. retentive
15. A. offshore B. far-flung C. outskirts
D. remotely E. secluded
Directions(16-20): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is
indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the
blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.
The BCCI and its State associations will probably _____ 16 _____ the day the Indian Premier League (IPL)
spot-fixing scandal began in 2013, but in all honesty, there have been so many opportunities for them to
stem the rot that it is difficult to pinpoint how it all went so wrong. Increasingly, the BCCI has become
_____ 17 _____ and waged a battle that has seemed strategically unsound. There was a major
disconnect
between how far the Board really believed the court would go and the ground reality. What may also
have
_____ 18 _____ the BCCI’s notice is the changing perception of governance in sport and not just in India.
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has seen an _____ 19 _____ overhaul
recently, and in India, the Sports Ministry’s vocal _____ 20 _____ of the Indian Olympic Association’s
controversial appointments is a case in point.
16. A. remember B. recall C. justified
D. rue E. rejoice
17. A. victim B. isolated C. superpower
D. unparalled E. invincible
18. A. indicated B. caught C. escaped
D. come E. incurred
19. A. rigorous B. reverse C. inward
D. unending E. invasive
20. A. chastising B. appreciation C. criticised
D. espressions E. nagging
Directions(21-25): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is
indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the
blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.
The major _____ 21 _____ of establishing Regional Rural Banks are to develop rural economy by
providing
credit and other _____ 22 _____ for agriculture, trade, commerce, industry and other productive
activities
in the rural areas, _____ 23 _____ to the small and marginal farmers, agricultural labourers, artisans and
small entrepreneurs. An RRB is sponsored by a commercial bank. For the purpose, the sponsor bank
requests the Central Government which issues a notification after consulting the _____ 24 _____ State
Government. Normally, an RRB covers one district but it is also permitted to open its branches in other
districts. So far the maximum _____ 25 _____ has been eight districts, as in the case of Manipur
Regional
Rural Bank, which covers the entire State of Manipur.
21. A. theme B. ideas C. work
D. duty E. objectives
22. A. facilities B. item C. goods
D. amenities E. values
23. A. clearly B. certainly C. particularly
D. similarly E. likely
24. A. neighbouring B. concerned C. related
D. nearest E. willing
25. A. average B. enclosures C. beneficiaries
D. coverage E. share
Directions(26-30): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is
indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the
blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.
Digital India can be the prime _____ 26 _____ behind making a reality of the government’s promise of
minimum government, maximum governance. Such a transformation requires technology to be firmly
_____ 27 _____ into government, something that the Digital India project lists as one of its foremost
objectives. Embedding technology into government _____ 28 _____ will do three things; transform the
government and make it more transparent and efficient, transform the lives of citizens especially those
at
the bottom of _____ 29 _____ pyramid and make our economy more efficient and competitive. A 2014
McKinsey Global Institute report predicts that the large- scale _____ 30 _____ of technology through
Digital India positions India with the biggest opportunity yet to accelerate economic growth.
26. A. factors B. might C. force
D. impact E. hindrance
27. A. stuck B. planted C. routed
D. inserted E. embedded
28. A. offices B. hierarchies C. processes
D. details E. organisation
29. A. hypothetical B. proverbial C. mythical
D. classified E. infamous
30. A. adaptation B. enhancement C. monitoring
D. anticipation E. production
Direction(31-40): In the following passage, some of the words / sentences have been left out, each
of
which is indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word / sentence from the options given against each
letter and fill up the blanks with appropriate words / sentences to make the paragraph meaningful.
The layer of ozone helps _____ 31 _____ the harmful ultraviolet rays away from entering the Earth’s
atmosphere. Ozone layer depletion over the years has _____ 32 _____ in ozone hole formation through
which harmful radiations can now enter the atmosphere. Ozone layer depletion has many _____ 33
_____
effects including cancer risks. These wavelengths can harm plants and animals and also cause skin
cancer,
sunburn, and cataracts in humans. The problem is very _____ 34 _____ indeed and has rightly generated
global concern. These concerns led to the _____ 35 _____ of the Montreal Protocol in the year 1987.
This
protocol bans the production of ozone-depleting chemicals like CFCs and halons. Ozone depletion refers
to
a steady _____ 36 _____ in the total amount of ozone present in the Earth’s atmosphere or the ozone
layer. It can also be described as a much larger decrease in stratospheric ozone around the polar regions
of
the Earth. The second phenomenon is termed as the ozone hole. In addition to these stratospheric
events,
there are also springtime polar tropospheric ozone depletion events. _____ 37 _____ . These
compounds
enter the stratosphere after being emitted at the surface where these compounds release halogen
atoms
by a process called photo dissociation. _____ 38 _____ . The main cause of ozone layer depletion is the
indiscriminate use of CFCs, which are chlorine-based substances. These are widely used in several
manufacturing plants, refrigerants and aerosols. _____ 39 _____ . Just one atom of chlorine can destroy
around 100, 000 molecules of ozone. Wind blows the CFCs up into the stratosphere. Ozone molecules
are
already unstable. The chlorine atoms in the CFCs react with the ozone molecules, which break down
resulting in the formation of an oxygen molecule and a single free-floating oxygen atom. _____ 40 _____
.
However, chlorine in other places such as swimming pools does not pose any danger.
31. A. Preserve B. Prevent C. Pretend
D. Intend E. Associate
32. A. Restricted B. Yielded C. Functioned
D. Resulted E. None of the above
33. A. Estimated B. Utility C. Negative
D. Functional E. Ensuing
34. A. Grateful B. Grave C. Gracious
D. Dreaded E. None of the above
35. A. Fascination B. Utilization C. Adoption
D. Adaptation E. Fragmentation
36. A. Reduction B. Detention C. Accumulation
D. Ability E. Subjection
37. A. It should be noted that such substances should not be entertained in day-to-day human life at all
so that there is no consequent health issue. B. Such substances will result in various diseases for human
beings if they are not controlled properly. C. Man-made chemicals like solvents, propellants, halocarbon
refrigerants, and foam-blowing agents (chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs), HCFCs, halons), also called ozone-
depleting substances (ODS) are the major causes of the problem. D. There are many substances which
do not cause any problem but they are treated as harmful substances still. E. It should be noted that
chemical solvents should be controlled in the atmosphere so that there is no effect on human beings.
38. A. This causes breakdown of ozone (O3) into oxygen (O2), leading a decrease in the amount of
ozone. B. This is responsible for all the harmful human diseases that can be observed now in human
beings. C. This is responsible for the difficulty in managing the various issues of the human life which can
be painful as well. D. This results in the depletion of ozone layer though it can be controlled if certain
rules are followed by human beings. E. Human beings are mainly responsible for any kind of disease that
is taking place these days by the depletion of the ozone layer.
39. A. These are man-made substances and hence human beings should suffer from the ill effects of
such deeds. B. Man-made diseases are very difficult to cure since the reasons are mainly related to the
habits of human beings. C. Human beings do not know how to clean the environment and that is why
they should not be given the right to live in it. D. When released into the air, these have a very damaging
effect on the ozone layer. E. It can be very disturbing to know that most of incidents are due to the
problem of atmosphere density itself.
40. A. It should be kept in mind that chlorine molecules should not be left unattended anywhere
without any solvent being attached to it. B. Utility of any solvent is known when the same is used for
everyday purposes and not only for chemical reactions. C. The chlorine is a powerful solvent and it
should be noted that it is a very reactive one also. D. The chlorine in the atmosphere has immense
threat potential. E. Chlorine is harmful but it is also very much inert if used with proper care.
Directions(41-50): In the following passage ten blanks are left out labeled with letters A, B, C and so on.
You have to choose a set of words that is correct grammatically and contextually in order to fill the
blank.
The Union Cabinet has approved a series of changes in foreign direct investment norms as the
government
prepares to enter the last lap of its economic policy-setting phase ahead of the 2019 election. Key
among
these was the decision to _____ 41 _____ up to 49% overseas ownership, including by a foreign airline,
in
Air India. This comes just a little more than six months after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
gave its nod for a strategic _____ 42 _____ of the airline. The relaxation in ownership norms clears the
decks for possible bidders such as the Singapore Airlines-Tata combine and Jet Airways — with its
overseas
equity and route partners — to make a more detailed commercial _____ 43 _____ of the investment
opportunity the state-owned flag carrier presents. For the fiscally constrained government, the _____ 44
_____ couldn’t have come sooner. With the Union Budget due soon and the government _____ 45
_____
short of its budgeted strategic disinvestment goal for the current financial year — as of end-November,
only 28% of the targeted ?15, 000 crore had been realised — the hope must be for an _____ 46 _____
timetable for the stake sale. Still, the fulfillment of a necessary condition for a strategic sale doesn’t
automatically become sufficient grounds for a successful privatisation. Given the carrier’s accumulated
debt of about ?50, 000 crore and the fact that the interest of potential investors is likely to be focused
on
Air India’s _____ 47 _____ long-haul international routes and its fleet of more than 40 wide-bodied
aircraft, disinvestment will be neither easy nor guaranteed. At the very least, the government needs to
set
a distinct, _____ 48 _____ road map for the sale process.
The other reform cleared by the Cabinet was the _____ 49 _____ decision to put 100% FDI in Single
Brand
Retail Trading under the ‘automatic’ route, accompanied by the long-sought relaxation of mandatory
local
sourcing norms. This had been a major issue with potential investors including Apple, which had
repeatedly
urged the government to take a more _____ 50 _____ view given the level of technological
advancement
incorporated in its products and the difficulty in finding local sources of supply at the requisite scale.
41. A. give away, encash B. allow, permit C. strategise, authorize
D. spurn, promote E. All of the above
42. A. seizure, expropriation B. occupancy, vacancy C. disinvestment, divestment
D. destitution, denial E. All of these
43. A. evaluation, assessment B. opinion, viewpoint C. viability, validity
D. aspect, issue E. All of these
44. A. impact, effect B. verdict, protocol C. decision, conclusion
D. negotiation, dialogue E. All of these
45. A. woefully, extremely B. sure, certain C. fair, definitely
D. merely, slightly E. All of these
46. A. inexpedient, impolitic B. accelerated, increased C. sluggish, gradual
D. lethargic, plodding E. All of these
47. A. potentially, likely B. futile, cost-effective C. pragmatic, realistic
D. lucrative, fruitful E. All of these
48. A. univocal, vague B. unequivocal, unambiguous C. fuzzy, absurd
D. clear, short E. All of these
49. A. eminent, significant B. essential, pivotal C. critical, important
D. crucial, vital E. All of these
50. A. concentrated, focused B. genial, chipper C. benign, mild
D. lively, brisky E. All of these.

30 Important GD Topics

1. Chandrayaan-3
2. Israel-Hamas war
3. India-Canada Relations
4. The rise of Generative AI
5. ChatGPT
6. The Future of Work
7. El Niño
8. Russia-Ukraine war
9. Creator economy
10. Inflation
11. Technology addiction
12. Cyber crimes
13. Atmanirbhar Bharat in the Defence sector
14. Recession
15. Climate change
16. E-Rupee / Digital Rupee
17. OTT vs Theatre
18. Moonlighting
19. India as the world’s 5th largest economy
20. Alternative work arrangements
21. Gig economy
22. How can we prevent the next pandemic?
23. The Growing Threat of Digital Payment Frauds
24. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT)
25. COVID
26. India-China relations
27. Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
28. India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)
29. ISRO’s Aditya L1 Mission
30. 5G in India

# Tips for interview


Do Don’t
Start preparing early. Take as much time as you Wait until the last minute.
have available to you.

Do your homework. Learn as much as you can Go in knowing nothing about the industry or the
about the company and the interviewers. position for which you’re interviewing.

Be prepared. Anticipate likely interview Be caught off guard. A lack of preparation makes
questions and plan your answers. you seem like you don’t want the job.
Make a good first impression. Show up early and Arrive late or looking disheveled.
looking well dressed and well rested.

Practice everything from your handshake to your Fumble for words or sound unsure of yourself
introduction. because you haven’t rehearsed.

Answer questions completely honestly. Paint Exaggerate or lie about your accomplishments.
yourself in the best light, but remain humble and Droning on about your achievements can make you
brief. look phony.

Remain polite, respectful, and positive. Badmouth former employers or complain about prior
jobs you’ve held.

Have educated questions for the interviewers. Ask questions for the sake of asking, or ask
something you could have found out on your own.

Follow up with a thank-you note after the Hound the hiring manager, as it could hurt your
interview and an email later if you haven’t heard chances.
from them.

# Tips for GD
Groom Yourself for GD

The first thing that catches the eye about a person is grooming. It is first impression that
matters a lot. Keeping this in mind one should dress up well and pay attention to their grooming
for the Group Discussion.

Take Clarifications if Required Beforehand

One should clear any doubts if they have beforehand itself, so that one is able to start the
Group Discussion on a clear note.
Always Carry Pen and Notebook

One should ensure that they carry a pen and a notepad to the Group Discussion, so that they
are able to jot down any points while participating in the discussion, not only does this help you
in remembering your points well, it also shows your preparedness to the recruiters.

Follow Body language Tips For Group Discussion

One should pay attention to body language while in the discussion, as these are the things that
are noticed by the recruiters. they pay very close attention to the way the candidates carry
themselves and speak. Some pointers of correct body language are

Don’t Point on others

Don’t cross hands

Use your hands while talking ( hands facing up and open suggest a confident personality )

Sit Erect, don’t slouch

Don’t bite nails

Initiate the Discussion if Possible

It’s always advisable to initiate the discussion, unless one is not confident about the topic. In
such case when the topic is unfamiliar wait and let someone else initiate the discussion and
then you will be able to get information about the topic, which can then be used to give astute
comments.

Maintain Eye Contact while Speaking

It’s extremely important to maintain eye contact while speaking. While addressing a group, one
should make eye contact with all the members equally with whom it’s possible to make eye
contact ( due to proximity and line of vision )

Be A Good Listener in Group Discussion

Usually, people think that in a Group discussion one should go on speaking, even though it is
good to talk in a group discussion, but one should also be able to listen to the important points
made by other candidates as well, not only does it give you new ideas, it also gives you time to
think and formulate your next response, which would be very much in the right context.
Speak well and Aloud

This is the most important of all the points, ultimately one has to speak well in order to impress
the recruiters. Hence one should polish their language skills and increase their knowledge base.

Maintain Decorum

It is very important to maintain decorum while in a Group Discussion, as unruly behavior is the
most undesirable for everyone.

Be Positive During Group Discussion

Lastly, be positive. It affects us, as well as others around us.

HR and PI Questions

1. Tell me something about yourself?

This question is usually the first question in an interview, and it is a way to break the ice. You should
answer this question by giving a brief overview of your education, work experience, and skills. You
should not go into too much detail, but you should provide the interviewer with enough information to
determine if you are a good fit.

Sample Answer:

Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. My name is Aman and I am from Meerut City in Uttar
Pradesh. I completed my bachelor of technology with the CSE branch from XYZ University.

First of all, I want to introduce myself with my soft skills. I am optimistic, smart, self-confident,
hardworking, and have a positive mindset. My technical skills include proficiency in Java programming
language, C programming language, and HTML. Also, I have a good command of MS Excel and web
technologies.

My interests include dancing, Internet surfing, chess, and listening to music. In my leisure time, I enjoy
reading news articles on my mobile phone.
2. What are your strengths?

When answering this question, you should focus on your strengths related to the job you are applying
for. For example, suppose you are applying for a position in customer service. In that case, you might say
that your strengths include excellent customer service skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to
stay calm under pressure.

Sample Answer:

My time management skills are exceptional, and I'm well-organized, efficient, and systematic. I enjoy
excelling at my job.

3. Why are you interested in this job?

Be sure to do your research on the company before you go in for the interview. Talk about how your
skills and experiences make you the right candidate for the job.

Sample Answer:

It's an honor and a privilege to work for an established company like yours. As I researched the job
opening you have, I realized that my abilities align with your requirements. Through this job, I can
showcase my technical skills to help the company's development.

4. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

This is a question that is often asked in job interviews. It is meant to assess your long-term goals and
whether they are aligned with the company's. It can also be used to gauge your ambition and
determination.

Sample Example:

Over five years, I'd love to take advantage of every opportunity the company will give me to gain
knowledge through the external and internal training programs. My dream career objective is to be a
Technical Architect. Hence, I am looking forward to creating different products that embody the mission
of this company and contribute to making a positive impact while speeding up my path to becoming a
Tech Architect.
5. Would you like to work overtime or odd hours?

You need to be very sincere in answering this question. Do not tell a fake story or make a compromise to
get the job. If you are comfortable with overtime working, you could say this:

Sample Answer:

I understand that putting extra effort impacts the company's development, so I'm happy. If it means I'm
contributing to the company, I'll be glad to contribute.

6. What are your goals and aspirations in life?

One question always pops up in the list of HR interview questions for freshers. Companies always try
and understand the long-term goals of every interviewee. It gives them an understanding of whether
you are a valuable addition to the company and can work long.

Answer:

Currently, my short-term goal is to nail this interview and get placed in a reputed company like yours,
and my long-term goals are to climb up the ladder and see myself as a respectable executive within the
company

7.What motivated you to do your job well?

These types of HR interview questions for freshers hinder the area of your motivation. The interviewer
asks you this question to find out what will drive you once you join the company to do good work for
them.

Answer:

I am always motivated to do a task to the best abilities. My father had told me at a young age that
whenever you do a task with your name attached to it, you must do it with 200% of your dedication
because it might continue to live longer than you. You must do it to your best abilities for it to be
memorable.

8. Who is your inspiration?


This is one of the HR interview questions for freshers where almost everyone gives the name of some
celebrity or life coach that has helped millions of people do good work. Or they might use the name of
the company CEO to impress the interviewers.

However, your answer should be unique and guaranteed to impress your interviewers.

Answer:

While there are countless individuals that I have met in my life who can be a source of inspiration for
me- from my teachers to my parents however the biggest inspiration I get is from myself. You see, I try
to picture myself in 10 years and create an image of my life there and work tirelessly to reach that
image. However, I have already constructed another image for myself as I reach that image, which is ten
years away. So, I always try to achieve higher than what I have made for myself and that picture of me in
10 years keeps me motivated.

9. Tell me a little about yourself

This is one of the first HR interview questions for freshers that the interviewer asks. This question aims
to understand some background about you and your dreams and contextualize it with the company
values.

Answer:

First of all, I would like to thank you and ____ (company) for giving me this opportunity to present
myself in front of you and accept my candidature.

Coming to myself, As you know my name is ___, which means ___. I have humble beginnings from ___
(town/city) and grew up understanding the importance of working hard. My father was a _____ and
always taught me different lessons about the true nature of goodwill and hard work.

I began showing interest in ___ (sales/marketing/etc) during my school years. Studying ___ opened my
world to the immense possibilities in this field, and I immediately got excited to finish my schooling and
enter this work.
Apart from this, I have a special interest in ____ (hobby) and have successfully participated in various
competitions where I have shown my talent. My interest in sports manifested in me playing ___
(football/cricket) throughout my childhood and am an avid supporter of ____ (sports team)

10. Why should we hire you?

This is another one of the many HR interview questions for freshers that most people fumble at.
However, it is extremely easy to understand the answer to such types of hr interview questions for
freshers. They aim to understand how you would fit into the company, so talking about its ethos and
values is a good start.

Apart from this, many freshers think that because they have no work experience, no company will be
willing to hire them. However, being fresher is a strength you have. You are like a blank canvas ready to
start your masterpiece. So, you should sell yourself like that.

Answer:

Sir/Ma’am, as you must have figured from my resumé that I am a fresher in this line of work. However, I
believe this puts me at an advantage as I will bring to your company the urge and the dedication to learn
new things and put them to use. I may not possess the practical knowledge in this field. However,
throughout college, I persisted in learning in-depth about the topics and developed a deep theoretical
understanding of important topics used in this field.

11. Tell me about your values in your life?

Treating others with kindness can be an important life value, especially when it comes to forming and
maintaining relationships. Kindness is one of the important values to have because it influences the way
you view the world and treat other people, regardless of their background or actions.

12. Why should we hire you?

This is another one of the many HR interview questions for freshers that most people fumble at.
However, it is extremely easy to understand the answer to such types of hr interview questions for
freshers. They aim to understand how you would fit into the company, so talking about its ethos and
values is a good start.
Apart from this, many freshers think that because they have no work experience, no company will be
willing to hire them. However, being fresher is a strength you have. You are like a blank canvas ready to
start your masterpiece. So, you should sell yourself like that.

Answer:

Sir/Ma’am, as you must have figured from my resumé that I am a fresher in this line of work. However, I
believe this puts me at an advantage as I will bring to your company the urge and the dedication to learn
new things and put them to use. I may not possess the practical knowledge in this field. However,
throughout college, I persisted in learning in-depth about the topics and developed a deep theoretical
understanding of important topics used in this field.

13. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

This is one of the types of HR interview questions for freshers that is bound to come in every company
you face an interview with. One of the most liked questions by interviewers allows them to understand
how you rate yourself. More importantly, here they judge if you are aware of what you are good at and
anything you know you can improve yourself.

However, a smart thing that many interviewees do is, to appear more appealing, they try to showcase
their weaknesses as positives. It is also essential to mention that you recognize your weaknesses and
actively work to overcome them. Let’s take a look.

Answer:

I consider my strengths to be:

1. I am a good communicator who has helped me take on leadership roles in my college.

2. I am a keen observer acutely aware of people’s problems and their strengths.

3. I flourish when I work with a team that is given a particular task to be done within a specified period.
4. I am a quick learner and go out of my way to ask questions to better my understanding.

5. I try always to be a positive influence on people and spread joy around me.

For my weaknesses,

1. I am a perfectionist and am obsessed with attention to detail. This sometimes derails me off the
project as I begin to address small issues within the projects minutely.

2. To grow fast in my career, I take on more responsibilities than I can handle.

3. I thrive on feedback on my performance. If I don’t receive them, I sometimes miss my mark and get
drifted in the way I’ve been working.

14. Why do you want to work at our company?

These types of HR interview questions for freshers intend to quiz you on whether you have done some
homework or background research on the company. Here, the interviewer expects you to explain why
you think you would be a valuable addition to the company.

Here, you don’t always have to only talk about good things about the company. Big firms are always
open to criticism about their functioning and admire the people who provide them with new directions.
So, if you have some faults that you have found with the company’s workings, you can politely mention
them. Otherwise, you can always use this answer if you don’t find any errors.

Answer:

I have always looked upon your company as the pinnacle of innovation. Your recent strides in the
market have proved to be a major success, and I can’t think of any other company where I could develop
my initial skills, which will help me in the long run.

Also, read: How To Write a Powerful Resume Headline


15. What are your goals and aspirations in life?

One question always pops up in the list of HR interview questions for freshers. Companies always try
and understand the long-term goals of every interviewee. It gives them an understanding of whether
you are a valuable addition to the company and can work long.

Answer:

Currently, my short-term goal is to nail this interview and get placed in a reputed company like yours,
and my long-term goals are to climb up the ladder and see myself as a respectable executive within the
company.

16. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

Sometimes, during an HR interview, questions for freshers become challenging. This is a commonly
asked interview question that interviewers use as an example to test the humbleness of an interviewee.
Here, they ask you to think about what you would rate your skills. While some people think it’s better to
say no, you can try providing a positive response.

Answer:

Yes, I do believe I am overqualified. However, I always think that there is always something to learn
everywhere. And I see a lot of exposure that I can gain for my development with your organization. So, I
do not mind taking a low job to learn more.

17. What motivated you to do your job well?

These types of HR interview questions for freshers hinder the area of your motivation. The interviewer
asks you this question to find out what will drive you once you join the company to do good work for
them.

Answer:
I am always motivated to do a task to the best abilities. My father had told me at a young age that
whenever you do a task with your name attached to it, you must do it with 200% of your dedication
because it might continue to live longer than you. You must do it to your best abilities for it to be
memorable.

18. Who is your inspiration?

This is one of the HR interview questions for freshers where almost everyone gives the name of some
celebrity or life coach that has helped millions of people do good work. Or they might use the name of
the company CEO to impress the interviewers.

However, your answer should be unique and guaranteed to impress your interviewers.

Answer:

While there are countless individuals that I have met in my life who can be a source of inspiration for
me- from my teachers to my parents however the biggest inspiration I get is from myself. You see, I try
to picture myself in 10 years and create an image of my life there and work tirelessly to reach that
image. However, I have already constructed another image for myself as I reach that image, which is ten
years away. So, I always try to achieve higher than what I have made for myself and that picture of me in
10 years keeps me motivated.

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19. Define success

While most people understand this as an activity of the interviewer to test your language skills, HR
interview questions for freshers are asked to understand the individual’s definition of success.

Answer:
Success for me is a journey that is full of obstacles. These obstacles come in the form of learnings which I
turn into springboards during my run to the finish line. But I believe that if today is better than
yesterday, I have succeeded in my work and life.

20. What was the toughest decision you’ve had to make?

These types of HR interview questions for freshers aim to judge your decision-making skills. So you can
use this question as a platform to share some of the tough decisions you have had to make in your
personal life- be it home, friends, love life, work-life, etc. However, if you have none, you can use this
answer too.

Answer:

Tough is for the weak. I always calculate my decisions by making a cost-benefit analysis of the available
options. Putting the benefit to the cost of the decision helps me greatly in breaking down the toughness
of the decision and allows me to weigh the pros and cons easily.

21. Do you have a problem if we relocate you?

These HR interview questions for freshers test the comfortability of the many changes that the company
will bring to your life. The biggest is that it might ask you to move from your hometown to a completely
different city in a different part of the country.

Answer:

I’ve always had an urge to travel the world since my childhood. So, I don’t think relocation will be a
major problem. It will be an adventure that I will look forward to. Though I will miss my family and
friends back in my hometown, the internet world has made it easy to stay connected from any part of
the country.

22. Would you be willing to work overtime during nights and sometimes on weekends?
HR questions for freshers are mostly filled with questions that seek the length to which you would go to
complete tasks for the company. Here is a good time to reaffirm your commitment to your goals and
make them believe that you will work your best.

Answer:

Like I have said, I always complete all the tasks assigned to me with due diligence. And if those tasks
sometimes need me to come in on the weekend, I will not hesitate as my priority is always good quality
work.

Stop hustling from 9 to 5. Work at your Own Pace.

23. Can you handle work under pressure?

These types of HR interview questions for freshers aim to help the interviews judge your temperament
and ability to work in stressful times. Always understand that every field will have intense moments, and
you will be required to continue working in these stressful times. They can be personal or professional.
But it would be best if you always continued working.

Answer:

I have always loved playing the ____(instrument). I love it so much that I do not even panic or come
under stress when playing to a large crowd. This is because I love playing the ____. Similarly, I love
working in _____ (sales/marketing/etc), so I will never feel under pressure. If we love what we do, the
pressure doesn’t affect us as it does to those who don’t love what they do.

These next set of HR interview questions and answers for freshers are five of the top questions that the
interviewers ask to understand your thinking style and how those thoughts differentiate you from the
others.

24. How would you differentiate between confidence and overconfidence?

This is one of the popular HR round questions for freshers. The purpose of asking this is mainly to judge
your self-awareness and how well you can put it into words.
Answer:

I believe confidence is the trust we have within ourselves and our ability to complete a task.
Overconfidence is the ego within us that surfaces when we think too highly of ourselves and begin to
exaggerate our abilities.

25. What do you think is creativity?

Usually, if your job profile is artistic in nature, you will be asked some questions by HR to judge your
creativity level.

Answer:

Creativity, I believe, is in each one of us, from the drawing of a car by a 3-year-old to the famed
Michelangelo of the Sistine Chapel. Creativity comes to us the minute we open our eyes and see the
world as we only fixate on what attracts our attention.

26. Tell us about your hobbies and interests outside of work.

Answer:

I am an avid reader and love reading ___ (author). Also, I a a big movie buff and try to catch the latest
film in the theatres every Sunday with my friends and family. I am also a swimmer and love to relax by
the pool on a sunny day.

27. Did you ever think of starting your own business?

Answer:
I have always wanted to start a company of my own. But currently, I am a fresher and intend to gain
some valuable skills for my overall development. Thus, I think I am not entirely ready to begin a
company of my own. However, the dream is still alive.

28. What do you expect from our company?

Answer:

My primary aim is to learn from the company. So, I expect a lot of feedback on my work. As I had
explained, I thrive on feedback as I understand the things I am doing wrong and, therefore, can put my
mind to making them right.

30. Do you have any questions for us?

This is one of the crucial interview questions for freshers. So, it would be best if you did not let this
opportunity get out of your hand. It would be best to ask any questions that pop up in your head about
the company or go with this answer.

Answer:

I would like to know what qualities you look for in a fresher applying for this position. And if you can give
me some suggestions or advice for my career at your firm.

31. What Skills, do you think you need to develop to succeed in this job position?

You need to answer this question tactfully, as, through this question, HR will judge whether you are
willing to develop your skills for better performance or will stay in the same position.

Answer:
As fresher, you are more than willing to upskill yourself and learn X, Y, and Z skills (skill names) required
for this role and improve your ability to perform better.

32. What do you expect from your first job?

HRs ask this question to gauge your interests and what difference you bring to the table as fresher. Your
answer will show your vision and strategy for your first job.

Answer:

I expect my first job to be full of learning and new experiences. I would like to learn and gain practical
experience from my colleagues and seniors to do my job well and give positive results.

33. Tell me, how would you handle the situation when faced with criticism?

This question is asked to know your reaction and your views in a situation where you face criticism on
the professional front or have a different opinion from others. So, answer this question after thinking.

Answer:

I will accept any constructive criticism positively, and when faced with a situation of a different opinion, I
would like to hear the other party’s opinions. And after putting my opinions and understanding the
difference of views, we can discuss and come up with a solution.

34. Why should we hire a fresher, and not an experienced person for this job role?

Never try to deride an experienced professional while answering this question, instead, highlight your
skills and abilities. Be confident in your knowledge and stay positive, because there is a reason why you
have been called for the interview.

Answer:
I, as a fresher, consider myself the best choice for this position because I can bring various new ideas to
the table, have more flexibility in terms of doing work, and I also consider myself more adaptable to
dynamic changes in our industry.

35. Are you planning to pursue Higher Studies?

HRs ask this question from the freshers to know whether they are planning to stay in the company or
would work for a while and leave. However, lying is never a solution so answer the question truthfully.

Answer:

If you are planning to pursue a higher degree, give them a reason and how it may and may not affect
your job

If you are planning to pursue a degree from a distance course, tell them so, and inform them how doing
this course can help you excel at the work front. Also, discuss leaves you might need etc.

36. Can you tell me how your course education prepared you for this job?

While answering this question, you can highlight any projects or group work you did that taught you
something new. This will highlight your theoretical knowledge and teamwork.

Answer:

I worked on various projects with my classmates and by myself too. During that time, I learned to put my
theoretical knowledge into practical work to get results; and working in a team taught me to take
collective responsibility as a team and as a member of a team. Which I think will also help me perform
well in this job position.

37. How did your experience in the Internship prepare you for the role you are applying for?

This question is for candidates who have done any internship related to the job they are applying for. If
you haven’t done any internship, then don’t worry HR wouldn’t ask you this question. But if you have
done internships, highlight your experience and the work you get to do.
Answer:

During my internship, I got to work on different projects, from which I learned A, B, and C, skills which
can help me excel at my work in the role I’m applying for. And the experience I gained during my
internship prepared me as a professional and sharpened my communication and collaborative skills.

38. What do you know about this job profile you applied for?

This question asked shows the candidate’s awareness, and in-depth research is done on the job profile,
the responsibilities of the position, skills required, company expectations etc. So, answer wisely and do
your research well before the interview and highlight all the required points while answering.

39. What are your salary expectations?

No doubt, this is a tricky question; HRs ask this question to the freshers to contemplate how candidates
put a price on their worth. So, before answering, you need to do market research on the expected salary
given to freshers for the job position you are applying for. Then you can quote the expected range to HR,
but always remember, as fresher, your first aim should be to grab any good opportunity that comes your
way. After that, you can work on the rest of the things.

40. When can you join the company?

The purpose of asking this question is to judge the position of the candidate, so answer wisely. If you
show too much eagerness and say Yes immediately, it will give the upper hand to the interviewer. So,
take a pause, think about your options, and then answer.

41. Why do you want to join our company?

Research company’s size, type and values. Link them with your strengths and explain why this company
works well for you.

E.g.:

I always wanted to work with a company which recognizes talent, as I want to grow and contribute
towards the growth of company with my technical and organizational skills. Looking at the growth trend
of your company from past 3 years, it will be an honor to work with such an organization

Research company’s size, type and values. Link them with your strengths and explain why this company
works well for you.
E.g.:

I heard from my friends that ABC has a very good work environment. Moreover, ABC is one of the
fastest growing companies in India. I want to be in such a company where I can also grow along with the
company using technical skills and willingness to learn.

Research company’s size, type and values. Link them with your strengths and explain why this company
works well for you.

(Don’t lie, research facts and achievements of company before quoting)

42. Tell some of your weaknesses?

Never tell your weaknesses which can be negative for recruiters.

Either you can tell your weakness along with actions you have taken.

E.g.: I had habit of procrastinating, now I am improving and becoming more organized by using to do
lists and reminders.

Or you can tell any weakness which may be a weakness for you but positive for employer.

E.g.: I am over friendly at times.

44. Share your achievements in non academics?

Describe your achievements and back them up with your strengths.

E.g.:

Because of my strong interpersonal skills, I was elected President of Social Club of College.

45. What do you look for in a job?

Your answer can include growth, team work, environment linking it with benefit of organization.

For Eg: I look for opportunities that enable me to grow as professional and help me in serving the
organization.

46. Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?

You have to make interviewer believe that you will make a long term commitment with company. You
want to learn and stay at the position for good time and then your growth will be automatically taken
care of because of your qualities.

47. Tell about your college and why did you select this college?
Never speak anything negative about college and don’t blame college to cover your negative points. Tell
them the good things about your college. What you like about it and made you choose this college.

48. What challenges you faced while as a student and how you handled them?

This question gives you another chance to show your strengths linked with real scenarios. Always work
on PAR (Problem-Action-Result) approach. Show them the challenge you faced, what actions you took
and how it benefited.

49. What type of Salary do you expect for this job?

Don’t answer directly in terms of amount. Show them that you are more interested in job and you trust
them that they will pay is consistent with the rest of market. If you have to tell amount, then do know
the market standards and a range which company is offering for that position.

50. Give me an example of your (persuasiveness, initiative, resourcefulness , leadership skills)?

Such questions are asked to check your behavior and qualities. Refer to incidents, situations and
accomplishments to answer these questions.

For Leadership skills, you can refer to examples like and explain them:

You were in-charge of any thing in college/school.

You were captain of any team of sports

You noticed something in college and gave solution and helped in implementation.

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