CGL 21 19-04-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper Full Length PDF

Question 1

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 2

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

FASTER : AEFRST :: KINGDOM : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे पद से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा पद पहले पद से संबंधित है।

FASTER : AEFRST :: KINGDOM : ?

Options

A

DIGKMNO

B

DGKIMON

C

DGIKMNO

D

DGIKNOM

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

DGIKMNO

Question 3

'Z + Y' means 'Y is the son of Z'.
'Z $ Y' means 'Y is the father of Z'.
'Y % Z' means 'Y is the son-in-law of Z'.
'Z – Y' means 'Y is the wife of Z'.
'Y * Z' means 'Z is the brother of Y'.
'Y # Z' means 'Z is the only sister of Y'.

Which two symbols can sequentially replace the question marks (?) in the following expression to show that ‘D is the wife of W’?
W % O – B ? C ? D

'Z + Y' का अर्थ है कि 'Y, Z का पुत्र है'।
'Z $ Y' का अर्थ है कि 'Y, Z के पिता है'।
'Y % Z' का अर्थ है कि 'Y, Z का दामाद है'।
'Z - Y' का अर्थ है कि 'Y, Z की पत्नी है'।
'Y * Z' का अर्थ है कि 'Z, Y का भाई है'।
'Y # Z' का अर्थ है कि 'Z, Y की इकलौती बहन है'।
निम्नलिखित व्यंजक में प्रश्नवाचक चिन्हों (?) के स्थान पर क्रमिक रूप से आ सकने वाले कौन से दो चिन्ह यह दर्शा सकते हैं कि 'D, W की पत्नी है'?
W % O –B ?C ? D

Options

A

% and –

B

+ and #

C

$ and +

D

+ and –

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

+ and #

Question 4

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

1. Hatchability
2. Hatchel
3. Hatchers
4. Hatchback
5. Hatchings

वह सही विकल्प चुनें जो दिए गए शब्‍दों के उस क्रम को दर्शाता है जिस क्रम में वे अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश में मौजूद होते हैं।

1. Hatchability
2. Hatchel
3. Hatchers
4. Hatchback
5. Hatchings

Options

A

4, 1, 2, 5, 3

B

1, 4, 2, 3, 5

C

4, 1, 2, 3, 5

D

1, 4, 2, 5, 3

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

1, 4, 2, 3, 5

Question 5

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

37+1152 ×8÷768−47=22

दिए गए समीकरण को सही बनाने के लिए किन दो अंकों को आपस में बदला जाना चाहिए?

37+1152 ×8÷768-47=22

Options

A

3 and 4

B

2 and 3

C

5 and 6

D

4 and 5

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

3 and 4

Question 6

In a certain code language, ‘Min Fin Dig’ means ‘Sohan is Engineer’ and ‘Sic Ric Min Dic Fin’ means ‘Profession of Engineer is tough’. Which of the following is the code for ‘Sohan’?

किसी सांकेतिक भाषा में, 'Min Fin Dig' का अर्थ 'Sohan is Engineer' है और 'Sic Ric Min Dic Fin' का अर्थ 'Profession of Engineer is tough' है। 'Sohan' के लिए निम्नलिखित में से किस कूट का प्रयोग किया गया है?

Options

A

Dig

B

Min

C

Fin

D

Dic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Dig

Question 7

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 8

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 9

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 10

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

115, 178, 241, 304, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) को प्रतिस्थापित कर सकती है।

115, 178, 241, 304, ?

Options

A

348

B

337

C

367

D

370

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

367

Question 11

In a certain code language, ‘GLOVE’ is coded as 148. How will ‘OBDURATE’ be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'GLOVE' को 148 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी भाषा में, 'OBDURATE' को कैसे कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

520

B

502

C

402

D

602

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

520

Question 12

An amount of ₹1,003 is to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio of 11 : 23 : 25. How many rupees would B get more than A?

₹1,003 की राशि को A, B और C में 11 : 23 : 25 के अनुपात में बाँटा जाना है। B को A से कितने रुपये अधिक मिलेंगे?

Options

A

₹29

B

₹204

C

₹238

D

₹187

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

₹204

Question 13

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 14

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

SKHM, OODQ, KSZU, GWVY, ?

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

SKHM, OODQ, KSZU, GWVY, ?

Options

A

CASC

B

BAQC

C

CARC

D

CBRD

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

CARC

Question 15

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

28 54 32
56 8 7 65 8 18 84 ? 8
14 13 12

निम्‍नांकित पैटर्न का ध्यानपूर्वक अध्ययन करें और दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस संख्या का चयन करें जो उसमें प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) को प्रतिस्थापित कर सकती है।

28 54 32
56 8 7 65 8 18 84 ? 8
14 13 12

Options

A

8

B

11

C

9

D

10

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

11

Question 16

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.

5 : 27 :: 7 : ? :: 8 : 39

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरी संख्या से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या से संबंधित है और छठी संख्या पांचवीं संख्या से संबंधित है।

5 : 27 :: 7 : ? :: 8 : 39

Options

A

37

B

35

C

36

D

38

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

35

Question 17

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 18

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 से तीन किसी न किसी प्रकार से एक समान हैं और एक उनसे असंगत है। उस असंगत अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें।

Options

A

FJQ

B

LPK

C

SWD

D

PSH

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

PSH

Question 19

Bindu, Krunal, Manoj, Nilima, Omkar, Piyush, Renu and Sundar are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order. Sundar sits second to the right of Piyush. Only two persons sit between Sundar and Krunal. Omkar sits opposite to Bindu, who is not an immediate neighbour of Krunal and Piyush. Nilima is the immediate neighbour of Krunal and Bindu. Manoj sits third to the right of Bindu.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

बिंदु, क्रुणाल, मनोज, नीलिमा, ओंकार, पीयूष, रेणु और सुंदर एक गोल मेज के परित: इसके केंद्र की ओर अभिमुख होकर बैठे हैं, लेकिन आवश्यक नहीं कि वे इसी क्रम में हों। सुंदर, पीयूष के दायें दूसरे स्थान पर बैठा है। सुंदर और क्रुणाल के बीच केवल दो व्यक्ति बैठे हैं। ओंकार, बिंदु के सामने बैठा है, जो कि क्रुणाल और पीयूष की निकटतम पड़ोसी नहीं है। नीलिमा ठीक क्रुणाल और बिंदु के पड़ोस में है। मनोज, बिंदु के दायें तीसरे स्थान पर बैठा है।

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सत्य है/हैं?

Options

A

Nilima sits opposite the one who sits to the immediate left of Renu.

B

Omkar is the immediate neighbour of Renu and Piyush.

C

Manoj is the immediate neighbour of Nilima.

D

Sundar sits third to the right of Krunal.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Nilima sits opposite the one who sits to the immediate left of Renu.

Question 20

In a certain code language, ‘BUILDER’ is written as ‘VZNFXJL’. How will ‘PARKING’ be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'BUILDER' को 'VZNFXJL' लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'PARKING' को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

EIFLBIM

B

IELFMIB

C

JFLENHA

D

JLFNEHA

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

JFLENHA

Question 21

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

119 + 11 × 5 – 153 ÷ 17 = 201

निम्नलिखित समीकरण को सही बनाने के लिए किन दो संख्याओं को आपस में बदलने की आवश्यकता है?

119 + 11 × 5 - 153 ÷ 17 = 201

Options

A

119 and 153

B

17 and 5

C

11 and 17

D

119 and 17

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

119 and 153

Question 22

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

30, ?, 83, 118, 160, 210

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

30,?, 83, 118, 160, 210

Options

A

42

B

62

C

60

D

54

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

54

Question 23

Which order of letters will complete the following sequence?

__A__GGA__GGAN__

Options

A

GNNG

B

SGSA

C

NGNG

D

TGTG

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

GNNG

Question 24

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 25

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 calculators are markers.
Some markers are pencils.
Some pencils are erasers.

Conclusions:
I. Some erasers are markers.
II. Some pencils are calculators.

दिए गए कथनों और निष्कर्षों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें। यह मानते हुए कि कथनों में दी गई जानकारी सत्य है, भले ही यह 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 कैलकुलेटर, मार्कर हैं।
कुछ मार्कर, पेंसिलें हैं।
कुछ पेंसिलें, इरेजर हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ इरेजर, मार्कर हैं।
II. कुछ पेंसिलें, कैलकुलेटर हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusion I follows.

B

Both the conclusions follow.

C

Only conclusion II follows.

D

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Question 26

Which of the following musical instruments is also known as a ‘Mangal Vadya’?

निम्नलिखित में से किस वाद्य यंत्र को 'मंगल वाद्य' के नाम से भी जाना जाता है?

Options

A

Damaru

B

Santoor

C

Shehnai

D

Tabla

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Shehnai

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT abiotic?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा/सी अजैविक (abiotic) नहीं है?

Options

A

Plant

B

Rainfall

C

Wind

D

Soil

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Plant

Question 28

How many sodium atoms are there in one molecule of sodium peroxide?

सोडियम परॉक्साइड के एक अणु में कितने सोडियम परमाणु होते हैं?

Options

A

Three

B

One

C

Four

D

Two

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Two

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a chemical coagulant used in water treatment?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा, जल उपचार में प्रयुक्त होने वाला रासायनिक स्कंदक नहीं है?

Options

A

Aluminium chloride

B

Aluminium sulfate (Alum)

C

Polyaluminium chloride (PAC)

D

Nitrogen dioxide

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Nitrogen dioxide

Question 30

‘Sangken’ is a festival of the ______.

'सांगकेन' ______ का एक पर्व है।

Options

A

Sikhs

B

Jains

C

Buddhists

D

Christians

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Buddhists

Question 31

The Economic Survey of 2020-21 mentions that India’s fiscal policy should reflect ______ sentiment of ‘a mind without fear’.

2020-21 के आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण में उल्लेख किया गया है कि भारत की राजकोषीय नीति को ______ 'अ माइंड विदाउट फीयर' की भावना को प्रकट करना चाहिए।

Options

A

Mahatma Gandhi’s

B

Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s

C

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s

D

Jawaharlal Nehru’s

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s

Question 32

According to World Health Organization (WHO), “Hygiene refers to ______ and practices that help to maintain ______ and ______ the spread of diseases.”

विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यूएचओ) के अनुसार, "स्वच्छता उन______ और प्रथाओं को संदर्भित करती है जो______ को बनाए रखने और बीमारियों ______ में सहायक होती है।

Options

A

conditions, physique, retard

B

values, health, stop

C

conditions, health, prevent

D

situations, fitness, prevent

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

conditions, health, prevent

Question 33

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae is commonly used to make ______.

सकेरोमैसस सेरेवेसी (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) का उपयोग आमतौर पर ______ बनाने के लिए किया जाता है।

Options

A

cheese

B

carbonated beverages

C

bread

D

yoghurt

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

bread

Question 34

Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar was the chairman of the ______ of the Constituent Assembly of India.

अल्लादी कृष्णास्वामी अय्यर भारत की संविधान सभा की ______ के अध्यक्ष थे।

Options

A

Credential Committee

B

Order of Business Committee

C

Union Powers Committee

D

Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Credential Committee

Question 35

As per the theory of demographic transition, the post-transitional stage of demographic transition is characterised by ______.

जनसांख्यिकीय संक्रमण के सिद्धांत के अनुसार, जनसांख्यिकीय संक्रमण के बाद के संक्रमणकालीन चरण को इनमें से किसके द्वारा परिभाषित किया जाता है?

Options

A

low and nearly equal birth and death rates

B

falling death rates and high birth rates

C

high and nearly equal birth and death rates

D

falling birth rates and high death rates

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

low and nearly equal birth and death rates

Question 36

In which of the following cities were the first and second test cricket matches (2021) between India and England held?

निम्नलिखित में से किस शहर में भारत और इंग्लैंड के बीच पहला और दूसरा टेस्ट क्रिकेट मैच (2021) आयोजित किया गया था?

Options

A

Chennai

B

Ahmedabad

C

Mumbai

D

Pune

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Chennai

Question 37

Which of the following is a group of islands found in the tropical oceans consisting of coral reefs and a central depression?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन उष्णकटिबंधीय महासागरों में पाए जाने वाले द्वीपों का एक समूह है जो प्रवाल भित्तियों और एक केंद्रीय गर्त से बना है?

Options

A

Lagoon

B

Guyots

C

Seamount

D

Atoll

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Atoll

Question 38

As per the Economic Survey of India 2021, SENSEX and NIFTY resulted in India’s market-cap to GDP ratio crossing ______ for the first time since October 2010.

भारत के आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2021 के अनुसार, सेंसेक्स और निफ्टी के परिणामस्वरूप अक्टूबर 2010 के बाद पहली बार भारत का मार्केट कैप टू जीडीपी रेश्यो ______ पार कर गया।

Options

A

50%

B

100%

C

80%

D

75%

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

100%

Question 39

Right to Information Act ______ mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information.

सूचना का अधिकार अधिनियम ______ सरकारी सूचना के लिए नागरिकों के अनुरोधों का समय पर जवाब देना अनिवार्य करता है।

Options

A

2005

B

2002

C

2003

D

2004

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

2005

Question 40

Which of the following words does NOT precede the word ‘Republic’ in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा शब्द भारत के संविधान की प्रस्तावना में 'गणराज्‍य (Republic)' शब्द से पहले नहीं आता है?

Options

A

Democratic

B

Sovereign

C

Federal

D

Socialist

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Federal

Question 41

William Hawkins met Emperor Jahangir as a representative of the ______ East India Company.

विलियम हॉकिन्स ______ ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी के प्रतिनिधि के रूप में सम्राट जहांगीर से मिले थे।

Options

A

Dutch

B

English

C

French

D

Portuguese

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

English

Question 42

Honoured with Padma Vibushan and Padma Bhushan, Kishori Amonkar was a renowned personality related to which of the following fields?

पद्म विभूषण और पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित किशोरी अमोनकर निम्नलिखित में से किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित एक प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व थीं?

Options

A

Economics

B

Dance

C

Music

D

Science

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Music

Question 43

Which of the following is a type of plant disease?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा पादप रोग का एक प्रकार है?

Options

A

Botulism

B

Coccidiosis

C

Blight

D

Mastitis

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Blight

Question 44

Which of the following events occurred before 1919?

निम्न में से कौन-सी घटना 1919 से पहले घटी थी?

Options

A

Chauri Chaura Incident

B

Lahore Session of Congress

C

Partition of Bengal

D

Gandhi-Irwin Pact

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Partition of Bengal

Question 45

Which of the following states won the maximum number of medals at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020?

निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य ने खेलो इंडिया यूथ गेम्स 2020 में सर्वाधिक संख्‍या में पदक जीते थे?

Options

A

Haryana

B

Punjab

C

Maharashtra

D

Kerala

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Maharashtra

Question 46

Who among the following won the 2020 JCB Prize for Literature?

निम्नलिखित में से किसने साहित्य के लिए 2020 जेसीबी पुरस्कार जीता?

Options

A

Santhosh Echikkanam

B

Kureepuzha Sreekumar

C

S Hareesh

D

KR Meera

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

S Hareesh

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of ‘Arthropod’?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन 'आर्थ्रोपोड' का उदाहरण है?

Options

A

Scorpion

B

Earthworm

C

Hookworm

D

Blood sucking leech

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Scorpion

Question 48

Which of the following sages of ancient India wrote the ‘Mimamsa-sutras’?

प्राचीन भारत के निम्नलिखित में से किस ऋषि ने 'मीमांसा-सूत्र' लिखा था?

Options

A

Panini

B

Charaka

C

Jaimini

D

Badarayana

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Jaimini

Question 49

Who among the following was honoured by the Abel Prize of 2021 in Mathematics ?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे गणित में 2021 के एबेल पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया था?

Options

A

Laszlo Lovasz

B

Qaboos

C

Andrew Wiles

D

Karen Uhlenbeck

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Laszlo Lovasz

Question 50

Which of the following was the first development bank in India?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा, भारत का पहला विकास बैंक था?

Options

A

Industrial Finance Corporation of India

B

Export Import Bank of India

C

National Housing Bank

D

Industrial Development Bank of India

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Industrial Finance Corporation of India

Question 51

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A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 52

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B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 53

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C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 54

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C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 55

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C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 56

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C

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Question 57

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C

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Question 58

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Solution:

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Question 59

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C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 60

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A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 61

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C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 62

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B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 63

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C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 64

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C

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Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 65

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Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 66

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Solution:

Correct Answer:

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Question 67

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Solution:

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Question 68

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Question 69

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Question 72

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Question 73

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Question 74

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Question 75

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Solution:

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Question 76

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

A. It also wants to know how many students have been provided nutritious food and improved their overall health.
B. The Midday Meal Scheme, that aims to provide free food to children, is in focus again.
C. About 1.3 million government schools are covered under this welfare program of children.
D. The Government now wants to take stock of the implementation of the program,

Options

A

BCDA

B

ADBC

C

ADCB

D

BACD

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

BCDA

Question 77

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The new electrician is a green horn, but will learn fast.

Options

A

Proficient

B

Professional

C

Efficient

D

Inexperienced

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Inexperienced

Question 78

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

“What is Sonia saying?” said Rohit.

Options

A

Rohit asked what Sonia was saying.

B

Rohit asked that what was Sonia saying.

C

Rohit asked what was Sonia saying.

D

Rohit asked what is Sonia saying.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Rohit asked what Sonia was saying.

Question 79

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Spacious

Options

A

Boundless

B

Roomy

C

Cramped

D

Extensive

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Cramped

Question 80

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

Several minutes passed / before she returned / carry milk / for the dog.

Options

A

for the dog

B

Several minutes passed

C

carry milk

D

before she returned

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

carry milk

Question 81

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Altercation

Options

A

Argument

B

Quarrel

C

Controversy

D

Agreement

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Agreement

Question 82

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’.

Such was his performance that the audience gave a standing ovation.

Options

A

Much was

B

No substitution required

C

Such as

D

So was

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

No substitution required

Question 83

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

Arrest the thief.

Options

A

Let the thief is arrested.

B

The thief is arrested.

C

The thief has been arrested.

D

Let the thief be arrested.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Let the thief be arrested.

Question 84

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.

The Taj Mahal / is one of / the most beautiful / creation in the world.

Options

A

The Taj Mahal

B

is one of

C

creation in the world

D

the most beautiful

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

creation in the world

Question 85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I am expected to follow all your instructions, ______?

Options

A

isn’t it

B

aren’t I

C

am I

D

is it

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

aren’t I

Question 86

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.

It has been / raining intermittently / since two days.

Options

A

It has been

B

No error

C

since two days

D

raining intermittently

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

since two days

Question 87

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Ensure

B

Adjourn

C

Exhast

D

Purity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Exhast

Question 88

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

A person who travels on foot.

Options

A

Pedestrian

B

Rover

C

Dweller

D

Flyer

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Pedestrian

Question 89

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

A fixed sum paid annually

Options

A

Annuity

B

Bonus

C

Alimony

D

Honorarium

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Annuity

Question 90

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Sticky fingers

Options

A

A tendency to interfere

B

A tendency to forget

C

A habit of licking fingers

D

An inclination to steal

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

An inclination to steal

Question 91

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Obstruct

Options

A

Block

B

Match

C

Permit

D

Approve

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Block

Question 92

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’.

In the olden days, many people use to think that the earth was flat.

Options

A

No substitution required

B

people were thinking

C

people were used to think

D

people used to think

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

people used to think

Question 93

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

She performed / the task / at the best / of her ability.

Options

A

the task

B

at the best

C

of her ability

D

She performed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

at the best

Question 94

Select the correct passive voice form of the given sentence.

The children are doing hard work.

Options

A

Hard work is being done by the children.

B

Hard work was being done by the children.

C

Hard work is done by the children.

D

Hard work had been done by the children.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Hard work is being done by the children.

Question 95

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Commute

Options

A

Consume

B

Condense

C

Convert

D

Conserve

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Convert

Question 96

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There is so much (1) ______ and confusion in life today because the goal of human beings is not clear. Each person (2) ______ to fulfil his desires and dreams without (3) ______ the interest of the other. When we have a (4) ______ motive, we lose the sense of the higher objective of attaining happiness. Therefore, there is lot of (5) ______ in our life.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

reliability

B

certainty

C

positivity

D

uncertainty

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

uncertainty

Question 97

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There is so much (1) ______ and confusion in life today because the goal of human beings is not clear. Each person (2) ______ to fulfil his desires and dreams without (3) ______ the interest of the other. When we have a (4) ______ motive, we lose the sense of the higher objective of attaining happiness. Therefore, there is lot of (5) ______ in our life.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

want

B

have want

C

has want

D

wants

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

wants

Question 98

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There is so much (1) ______ and confusion in life today because the goal of human beings is not clear. Each person (2) ______ to fulfil his desires and dreams without (3) ______ the interest of the other. When we have a (4) ______ motive, we lose the sense of the higher objective of attaining happiness. Therefore, there is lot of (5) ______ in our life.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

disregarding

B

describing

C

excluding

D

considering

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

considering

Question 99

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There is so much (1) ______ and confusion in life today because the goal of human beings is not clear. Each person (2) ______ to fulfil his desires and dreams without (3) ______ the interest of the other. When we have a (4) ______ motive, we lose the sense of the higher objective of attaining happiness. Therefore, there is lot of (5) ______ in our life.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

selfish

B

selfless

C

noble

D

humane

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

selfish

Question 100

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

There is so much (1) ______ and confusion in life today because the goal of human beings is not clear. Each person (2) ______ to fulfil his desires and dreams without (3) ______ the interest of the other. When we have a (4) ______ motive, we lose the sense of the higher objective of attaining happiness. Therefore, there is lot of (5) ______ in our life.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

strife

B

peace

C

harmony

D

concord

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

strife

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