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Question 1

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

1. Magnetic
2. Magnify
3. Magnet
4. Magical
5. Majesty

उस सही विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए शब्दों को उसी क्रम में दर्शाता है जिस क्रम में वे अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश में होते हैं।

1. Magnetic
2. Magnify
3. Magnet
4. Magical
5. Majesty

Options

A

4, 1, 3, 2, 5

B

4, 3, 1, 2, 5

C

3, 1, 4, 2, 5

D

4, 3, 2, 1, 5

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

4, 3, 1, 2, 5

Question 2

In a class of 98 students, all play at least one of the three games — snooker, chess and tennis. 42 students play snooker, 49 play tennis, and 43 play chess. The total number of students who play any and only two games is 29. 5 students play all the three games. The number of students who play only snooker and only chess is equal. 11 students play only snooker and tennis. 6 students play only snooker and chess. How many students play only tennis?

98 विद्यार्थियों की एक कक्षा में, सभी विद्यार्थी तीन खेलों - स्नूकर, शतरंज और टेनिस, में से कम से कम एक खेल खेलते हैं । 42 विद्यार्थी स्नूकर खेलते हैं, 49 टेनिस खेलते हैं और 43 शतरंज खेलते हैं। कोई भी और केवल दो खेल खेलने वाले विद्यार्थियों की कुल संख्या 29 है। 5 विद्यार्थी तीनों खेल खेलते हैं। केवल स्नूकर और केवल शतरंज खेलने वाले विद्यार्थियों की संख्या समान है। 11 विद्यार्थी केवल स्नूकर और टेनिस खेलते हैं। 6 विद्यार्थी केवल स्नूकर और शतरंज खेलते हैं। कितने विद्यार्थी केवल टेनिस खेलते हैं?

Options

A

23

B

22

C

20

D

21

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

21

Question 3

Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

72 × 18 ÷ 9 + 19 − 39 = 16

निम्नलिखित समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए किन दो चिह्नों को आपस में बदलने की आवश्यकता है?

72 × 18 ÷ 9 + 19 − 39 = 16

Options

A

− and +

B

+ and ×

C

− and ×

D

÷ and ×

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

÷ and ×

Question 4

In a certain code language, 'POTATO' is coded as 32-30-40-2-40-30 and 'TURNIP' is coded as 40-42-36-28-18-32. How will 'RADISH' be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में,'POTATO' को 32-30-40-2-40-30 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है और 'TURNIP' को 40-42-36-28-18-32 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी भाषा में, 'RADISH' को किस प्रकार कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

18-2-4-19-18

B

36-1-4-19-16

C

36-2-8-38-16

D

18-1-8-38-18

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

36-2-8-38-16

Question 5

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 6

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

D

SNFDB

Question 8

In a certain code language, ‘this is fact’ is written as ‘cuz duz ruz’, ‘fact is fictional’ is written as ‘guz ruz cuz’, and ‘doubt is clear’ is written as ‘cuz kuz buz’. How will ‘this is fictional’ be written in that language?

किसी निश्चित कूट भाषा में, ‘this is fact’ को ‘cuz duz ruz’ लिखा जाता है, ‘fact is fictional’ को ‘guz ruz cuz’ लिखा जाता है, और ‘doubt is clear’ को ‘cuz kuz buz’ लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में ‘this is fictional’ को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

duz buz cuz

B

duz guz cuz

C

kuz guz ruz

D

duz guz ruz

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

duz guz cuz

Question 9

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 10

Five friends, H, I, J, K and L, are top rank holders of a school. The rank of H is just above the rank of K and just below the rank of L. I is at the top rank and J is not at the lowest rank. Who among them is at the lowest rank?

पांच दोस्त H, I, J, K और L एक स्कूल के शीर्ष रैंक धारक हैं। H का रैंक K के रैंक के ठीक ऊपर और L के रैंक के ठीक नीचे है। I शीर्ष रैंक पर है और J सबसे निचले रैंक पर नहीं है।उनमें से सबसे निचले रैंक पर कौन है?

Options

A

J

B

K

C

L

D

M

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

K

Question 11

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in it.15

15 81 12
18 99 15
17 120 ?

निम्‍नांकित पैटर्न का ध्यानपूर्वक अध्ययन करें और दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस संख्या का चयन करें जो उसमें प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

15 81 12
18 99 15
17 120 ?

Options

A

13

B

9

C

11

D

16

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

13

Question 12

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

दिए गए चार अक्षर-समूहों में से तीन किसी न किसी प्रकार से समान हैं और एक असंगत है। उस असंगत अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें।

Options

A

GZSH

B

WPHY

C

MFXO

D

BUMD

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

GZSH

Question 13

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

B

T

Question 15

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 16

Pointing towards a woman, Reena said, “She is the only daughter of my father-in-law.” How is the woman related to Reena?

एक महिला की ओर इशारा करते हुए रीना ने कहा, "वह मेरे ससुर की इकलौती बेटी है।" महिला रीना से किस प्रकार संबंधित है?

Options

A

Mother

B

Sister

C

Sister-in-law

D

Daughter

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Sister-in-law

Question 17

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 18

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

74, 74, 72, 24, ?, 4

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

74, 74, 72, 24, ?, 4

Options

A

20

B

15

C

21

D

9

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

20

Question 19

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All employees are tax-payers.
Some employees are farmers.
Some farmers are doctors.

Conclusions:
I. No farmer is a tax-payer.
II. Some farmers are tax-payers.

दिए गए कथनों और निष्कर्षों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें। यह मानते हुए कि कथनों में दी गई जानकारी सत्य है, भले ही वह सामान्‍य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्न प्रतीत होती हो, तय करें कि दिए गए निष्कर्षों में से कौन से निष्‍कर्ष कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करते हैं।

कथन:
सभी कर्मचारी करदाता हैं।
कुछ कर्मचारी किसान हैं।
कुछ किसान डॉक्टर हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कोई किसान करदाता नहीं है।
II. कुछ किसान करदाता हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusion I follows.

B

Only conclusion II follows.

C

Either conclusion I or II follows.

D

Both the conclusions follow.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Only conclusion II follows.

Question 20

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

A

256

Question 22

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

ECDR, BGYW, YKTB, VOOG, ?, PWEQ

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस अक्षर-समूह को चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकता है।

ECDR, BGYW, YKTB, VOOG, ?, PWEQ

Options

A

SRJL

B

SSKM

C

SSJL

D

RSIL

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

SSJL

Question 23

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

24, ?, 52, 312, 320

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

24, ?, 52, 312, 320

Options

A

35

B

30

C

42

D

48

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

48

Question 24

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

28 + 14 × 7 ÷ 5 – 18 = 20

निम्नलिखित समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए किन दो चिह्नों को आपस में बदलने की आवश्यकता है?

28 + 14 × 7 ÷ 5 – 18 = 20

Options

A

÷ and +

B

+ and ×

C

÷ and ×

D

÷ and –

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

÷ and ×

Question 25

In a certain code language, ‘FOREST’ is written as ‘GUSITU’, and ‘MANGROVE’ is written as ‘NEOHSUWI’. How will ‘REINCARNATE’ be written in that language?

किसी निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'FOREST' को 'GUSITU' लिखा जाता है, और 'MANGROVE' को 'NEOHSUWI' लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'REINCARNATE' को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

SFOFDESOBUI

B

SIOODESOEUI

C

QIOQDESOEUF

D

SIOODESOEFF

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

SIOODESOEUI

Question 26

In the Rigvedas there is a hymn in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vishvamitra and two rivers that were worshipped as goddesses. Which are these rivers?

ऋग्वेद में ऋषि विश्वामित्र और देवी के रूप में पूजी जाने वाली दो नदियों के बीच संवाद के रूप में एक भजन है। ये कौन सी नदियाँ हैं?

Options

A

Ravi and Chenab

B

Alakananda and Bhagirathi

C

Ganga and Yamuna

D

Beas and Sutlej

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Beas and Sutlej

Question 27

Who among the following was the first Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardee?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन पहले डॉ शांति स्वरूप भटनागर पुरस्कार विजेता थे?

Options

A

MN Saha

B

S Chandrasekhar

C

KS Krishnan

D

CV Raman

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

KS Krishnan

Question 28

Which of the following Indian Acts was passed in the year 2005?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा भारतीय अधिनियम वर्ष 2005 में पारित किया गया था?

Options

A

The Competition Act

B

The Biological Diversity Act

C

The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act

D

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Question 29

Acidic nature of soil is shown by high concentration of ______.

मिट्टी की अम्लीय प्रकृति ______ की उच्च सांद्रता द्वारा दर्शायी जाती है।

Options

A

nitrogen

B

oxygen

C

phosphorous

D

hydrogen

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

hydrogen

Question 30

______ refers to an environment in which oxygen is readily available.

______ एक ऐसे वातावरण को संदर्भित करता है जिसमें ऑक्सीजन आसानी से उपलब्ध हो।

Options

A

Anthropogenic

B

Aerobic

C

Acidification

D

Anaerobic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Aerobic

Question 31

Where in India is the ‘slash and burn’ agriculture known as ‘Kuruwa’?

भारत में कहां पर 'कर्तन दहन प्रणाली (slash and burn)' कृषि को 'कुरुवा' कहा जाता है?

Options

A

Himalayan Belt

B

State of Jharkhand

C

State of Odisha

D

Western Ghats

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

State of Jharkhand

Question 32

Which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India was passed with the primary objective to constitutionally encode the re-organisation of Indian States based on language?

भारत के संविधान में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा संशोधन भाषा के आधार पर भारतीय राज्यों के पुनर्गठन को संवैधानिक रूप से बदलने के प्राथमिक उद्देश्य के साथ पारित किया गया था?

Options

A

Seventh Amendment

B

Tenth Amendment

C

Sixth Amendment

D

Fourth Amendment

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Seventh Amendment

Question 33

Who among the following won P4 gold at the Al Ain 2021 Para Shooting World Cup in March 2021?

निम्नलिखित में से किसने मार्च 2021 में अल ऐन 2021 पैरा शूटिंग विश्व कप (Al Ain 2021 Para Shooting World Cup) में P4 स्वर्ण जीता?

Options

A

Singhraj Adhana

B

Manish Narwal

C

Deepender Singh

D

Rahul Jakhar

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Manish Narwal

Question 34

______ received the 'Global Goalkeeper' Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, on 24 September 2019.

______ को 24 सितंबर 2019 को स्वच्छ भारत अभियान के लिए बिल एंड मेलिंडा गेट्स फाउंडेशन से 'ग्लोबल गोलकीपर' पुरस्कार प्राप्त हुआ।

Options

A

Narendra Modi

B

Ramnath Kovind

C

Manmohan Singh

D

Pranab Mukherjee

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Narendra Modi

Question 35

Madagascar is located in the ______ Ocean.

मेडागास्कर ______ महासागर में स्थित है।

Options

A

Pacific

B

Atlantic

C

Arctic

D

Indian

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Indian

Question 36

The range of ______ force is of the order of 10^{−16^m.}

Options

A

electromagnetic

B

weak nuclear

C

strong nuclear

D

gravitational

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

weak nuclear

Question 37

Dantidurga, who set up his capital at Malkhed was a ______ ruler.

दंतिदुर्ग एक ______ शासक था, जिसने मलखेड में अपनी राजधानी की स्थापना की।

Options

A

Pala

B

Satavahana

C

Pratihara

D

Rashtrakuta

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Rashtrakuta

Question 38

As per Economic Survey 2020-2021, India’s real GDP is estimated to grow by ______ in financial year 2021-22.

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2020-2021 के अनुसार, वित्तीय वर्ष 2021-22 में भारत की वास्तविक जीडीपी (GDP) ______ तक बढ़ने का अनुमान है।

Options

A

7%

B

3%

C

9%

D

11%

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

11%

Question 39

In which of the following places is the difference between the day and night temperatures likely to be the highest?

निम्नलिखित में से किस स्थान पर दिन और रात के तापमान में अंतर सबसे अधिक होने की संभावना है?

Options

A

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

B

Mount Everest

C

Thar Desert

D

Chilika Lake

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Thar Desert

Question 40

As per Union Budget 2021-22, Fiscal deficit is estimated at ______ per cent of GDP in 2021-22.

केंद्रीय बजट 2021-22 के अनुसार, 2021-22 में राजकोषीय घाटा सकल घरेलू उत्पाद का ______ प्रतिशत होने का अनुमान है।

Options

A

6.8

B

7.2

C

7.6

D

5.1

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

6.8

Question 41

Which of the following events occurred first during the Indian National Movement?

भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन के दौरान, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी घटना सबसे पहले हुई थी?

Options

A

Dandi March

B

Partition of Bengal

C

Arrival of Simon Commission

D

Kheda Satyagraha

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Partition of Bengal

Question 42

Badminton player ______ won the All England Open men's single title in March 2021.

बैडमिंटन खिलाड़ी ______ ने मार्च 2021 में ऑल इंग्लैंड ओपन पुरुष एकल खिताब जीता।

Options

A

Momota Kento

B

Lee Zii Jia

C

Lee Chong Wei

D

Viktor Axelsen

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Lee Zii Jia

Question 43

The rooftop of Guru Hemkund Sahib is in the shape of an upturned ______.

गुरु हेमकुंड साहिब की छत एक उलटे ______ के आकार में है।

Options

A

sunflower

B

rose

C

lotus

D

marigold

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

lotus

Question 44

Who among the following is the Director of The Nehru Centre in London as of April 2021?

अप्रैल 2021 तक की स्थिति के अनुसार, निम्नलिखित में से कौन लंदन में नेहरू सेंटर के निदेशक हैं?

Options

A

Chetan Bhagat

B

Amish Tripathi

C

Vikram Seth

D

Amitav Ghosh

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Amish Tripathi

Question 45

The ______ radiation belts are giant swaths of magnetically trapped highly energetic charged particles that surround Earth.

______, विकिरण बेल्ट चुंबकीय रूप से फंसे हुए अत्यधिक ऊर्जावान आवेशित कणों की विशाल पट्टी हैं जो पृथ्वी को घेरे रहते हैं।

Options

A

Chinook

B

Kuiper

C

Aurora

D

Van Allen

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Van Allen

Question 46

The ______ aims to provide tap water connection to every rural home by 2024.

______ का लक्ष्य 2024 तक हर ग्रामीण घर में नल के पानी का कनेक्शन प्रदान करना है।

Options

A

Jal Kranti Abhiyan

B

Jal Shakti Abhiyan

C

Atal Bhujal Yojana

D

Jal Jeevan Mission

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Jal Jeevan Mission

Question 47

With a donation of ₹7,904 crore, ______ was declared the most generous philanthropist in India by the ‘EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020’.

₹7,904 करोड़ के दान के साथ, ______ को 'एडेलगिव हुरुन इंडिया परोपकार सूची 2020' द्वारा भारत में सबसे उदार परोपकारी घोषित किया गया।

Options

A

Shiv Nadar

B

Azim Premji

C

Mukesh Ambani

D

Kumar Mangalam Birla

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Azim Premji

Question 48

The ______ Amendment of the Constitution of India envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.

भारत के संविधान का ______ संशोधन ग्राम सभा को राज्य विधानमंडल द्वारा सौंपे गए कार्यों और शक्तियों को निष्पादित करने के लिए पंचायत राज प्रणाली की स्थापना के रूप में परिकल्पित करता है।

Options

A

74th

B

73rd

C

71st

D

72nd

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

73rd

Question 49

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for which of the following Rabi crops was increased by ₹50 per quintal over the previous year, in the marketing season 2021-22?

निम्न में से किस रबी फसल के लिए न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (MSP) में पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में 2021-22 के विपणन सत्र में 50 रुपये प्रति क्विंटल की वृद्धि की गई थी?

Options

A

Wheat

B

Safflower

C

Gram

D

Barley

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Wheat

Question 50

______ is a vocal form of music from the state of Punjab.

______ पंजाब राज्य के संगीत का वोकल रूप है।

Options

A

Ghazal

B

Bhajan

C

Qawwali

D

Tappa

Solution:

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 55

Question 61

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 62

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 63

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 64

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 65

Question 69

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 70

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 71

Question 75

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 76

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Dark horse

Options

A

An honest fellow

B

An unexpected winner

C

A mean person

D

A slow runner

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

An unexpected winner

Question 77

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

The Smiths have put up a huge Christmas tree.

Options

A

A huge Christmas tree was put up by the Smiths.

B

A huge Christmas tree is put up by the Smiths.

C

A huge Christmas tree is being put up by the Smiths.

D

A huge Christmas tree has been put up by the Smiths.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A huge Christmas tree has been put up by the Smiths.

Question 78

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Harish’s voice ______ in the empty rooms of their new house.

Options

A

reverted

B

relapsed

C

resounded

D

resorted

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

resounded

Question 79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Lacuna

Options

A

Apathy

B

Languor

C

Misfortune

D

Hiatus

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Hiatus

Question 80

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

This question / is quite too / simple for me / to answer.

Options

A

to answer

B

is quite too

C

This question

D

simple for me

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

is quite too

Question 81

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

I imagine you have learnt a valuable lesson from this experience, didn’t you?

Options

A

have you?

B

haven’t you?

C

did you?

D

No substitution required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

haven’t you?

Question 82

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

There is a very little time / for them to prepare / for the show.

Options

A

There is a very little time

B

for them to prepare

C

No error

D

for the show

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

There is a very little time

Question 83

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Study of insects

Options

A

Geology

B

Entomology

C

Ecology

D

Biology

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Entomology

Question 84

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Your eldest sister / lives in / a big city, / does she?

Options

A

does she

B

a big city

C

Your eldest sister

D

lives in

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

does she

Question 85

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CLENCH

Options

A

Hold

B

Relax

C

Tighten

D

Clasp

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Relax

Question 86

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

If he wants / farther information, / send him / to me.

Options

A

If he wants

B

to me

C

send him

D

farther information

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

farther information

Question 87

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

Manan said that he had no work to do that day.

Options

A

Manan says, “I had no work to do that day.”

B

Manan said, “I have no work to do that day.”

C

Manan said, “I have no work to do today.”

D

Manan said, “Have I no work to do today?”

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Manan said, “I have no work to do today.”

Question 88

Given below are four sentences which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

A. It is a Park quite different from any other we have seen.
B. One difference is that it is made from nearly 250 tons of scrap.
C. Another difference is that it is powered by wind and solar energy
D. A new Park called Bharat Darshan Park has been thrown open to the public in New Delhi.

Options

A

ACDB

B

DABC

C

BACD

D

DBCA

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

DABC

Question 89

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Stone’s throw

Options

A

Difficult problem

B

Large hurdle

C

Hurt slightly

D

Short distance

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Short distance

Question 90

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Solemn

Options

A

Dignified

B

Frivolous

C

Excited

D

Trivial

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Dignified

Question 91

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The old lady needed love and care beyond money.

Options

A

beside

B

No substitution required

C

besides

D

beneath

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

besides

Question 92

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Ascent

Options

A

Descent

B

Present

C

Patent

D

Resent

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Descent

Question 93

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Drawings or writing scribbled on walls in public places

Options

A

Sketches

B

Posters

C

Hoardings

D

Graffiti

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Graffiti

Question 94

Select the correct passive voice of the given sentence.

Preeti invited Ritu for a party.

Options

A

Ritu is invited for a party by Preeti.

B

Preeti was invited for a party by Ritu.

C

Preeti has been invited for a party by Ritu.

D

Ritu was invited for a party by Preeti.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Ritu was invited for a party by Preeti.

Question 95

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Attick

B

Aisle

C

Altar

D

Adorn

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Attick

Question 96

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

If you thought that yoga was all about bending and twisting your body in odd shapes, it’s time to rethink. Yoga is (1) ______ more. In very simple words, giving care (2) ______ your body, mind and breath is yoga. Derived (3) ______ the Sankrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to unite or integrate’, yoga is (4) ______ 5,000-year-old Indian body of knowledge. Yoga is all about harmonising the body (5) ______ the mind and breath through means of various breathing exercises, yoga poses (asanas) and meditation.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

much

B

few

C

many

D

all

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

much

Question 97

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

If you thought that yoga was all about bending and twisting your body in odd shapes, it’s time to rethink. Yoga is (1) ______ more. In very simple words, giving care (2) ______ your body, mind and breath is yoga. Derived (3) ______ the Sankrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to unite or integrate’, yoga is (4) ______ 5,000-year-old Indian body of knowledge. Yoga is all about harmonising the body (5) ______ the mind and breath through means of various breathing exercises, yoga poses (asanas) and meditation.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

at

B

to

C

on

D

for

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

to

Question 98

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

If you thought that yoga was all about bending and twisting your body in odd shapes, it’s time to rethink. Yoga is (1) ______ more. In very simple words, giving care (2) ______ your body, mind and breath is yoga. Derived (3) ______ the Sankrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to unite or integrate’, yoga is (4) ______ 5,000-year-old Indian body of knowledge. Yoga is all about harmonising the body (5) ______ the mind and breath through means of various breathing exercises, yoga poses (asanas) and meditation.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

of

B

by

C

out

D

from

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

from

Question 99

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

If you thought that yoga was all about bending and twisting your body in odd shapes, it’s time to rethink. Yoga is (1) ______ more. In very simple words, giving care (2) ______ your body, mind and breath is yoga. Derived (3) ______ the Sankrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to unite or integrate’, yoga is (4) ______ 5,000-year-old Indian body of knowledge. Yoga is all about harmonising the body (5) ______ the mind and breath through means of various breathing exercises, yoga poses (asanas) and meditation.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

an

B

one

C

a

D

the

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

a

Question 100

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

If you thought that yoga was all about bending and twisting your body in odd shapes, it’s time to rethink. Yoga is (1) ______ more. In very simple words, giving care (2) ______ your body, mind and breath is yoga. Derived (3) ______ the Sankrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to unite or integrate’, yoga is (4) ______ 5,000-year-old Indian body of knowledge. Yoga is all about harmonising the body (5) ______ the mind and breath through means of various breathing exercises, yoga poses (asanas) and meditation.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Options

A

at

B

across

C

with

D

on

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

with

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