CGL 21 20-04-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper Full Length PDF

Question 1

Vinita and Amita are the sisters of Gaurav. Ashish is the father of Vinita. Ansh is the son of Amita. How is Ashish related to Ansh?

विनीता और अमिता गौरव की बहनें हैं। आशीष, विनीता का पिता है। अंश, अमिता का पुत्र है। आशीष का अंश से क्या संबंध है?

Options

A

Paternal grandfather

B

Maternal grandfather

C

Paternal uncle

D

Maternal uncle

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Maternal grandfather

Question 2

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 3

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 4

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

18, 34, 66, 130, ?

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

18, 34, 66, 130, ?

Options

A

258

B

232

C

178

D

273

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

258

Question 5

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.

X _ U _ B _ O _ Z _ X _ U _ B

अक्षरों का वह संयोजन चुनें जिसे निम्नांकित शृंखला के रिक्त स्थानों पर क्रमबद्ध रूप से रखे जाने पर शृंखला पूरी हो जाएगी।

X _ U _ B _ O _ Z _ X _ U _ B

Options

A

O Z X B U O Z

B

O X Z U B O Z

C

O Z X U B Z O

D

O Z X U B O Z

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

O Z X U B O Z

Question 6

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

LAS, NFW, MKD, OPH, LUS, ?

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

LAS, NFW, MKD, OPH, LUS, ?

Options

A

MYX

B

NZW

C

NZH

D

MXW

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

NZW

Question 7

The radius of a circle is 90 cm. If the radius of this circle is increased to 99 cm, then what will be the percentage increase in the area of this circle?

एक वृत्त की त्रिज्या 90 cm है। यदि इस वृत्त की त्रिज्या को बढ़ाकर 99 cm कर दिया जाए, तो इस वृत्त के क्षेत्रफल में कितने प्रतिशत की वृद्धि होगी?

Options

A

22.5%

B

25%

C

20%

D

21%

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

21%

Question 8

In a certain code language, ‘Min Fin Dig Jig’ means ‘Radha is an artist’ and ‘Sic Ric Min Dig Fin’ means ‘An artist is always open-minded’. Which of the following is the code for ‘Radha’?

किसी निश्चित कूट भाषा में, ‘Min Fin Dig Jig’ का अर्थ ‘Radha is an artist’ है और ‘Sic Ric Min Dig Fin’ का अर्थ ‘An artist is always open-minded’ है। 'Radha' के लिए निम्नलिखित में से किस कूट का प्रयोग किया गया है?

Options

A

Jig

B

Min

C

Dig

D

Fin

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Jig

Question 9

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:
Some telephones are mobiles.
All mobiles are tablets.
Some tablets are laptops.

Conclusions:
I. Some mobiles are laptops.
II. All telephones are tablets.
III. Some telephones are tablets.

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:
कुछ टेलीफोन, मोबाइल हैं।
सभी मोबाइल, टैबलेट हैं।
कुछ टैबलेट, लैपटॉप हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ मोबाइल, लैपटॉप हैं।
II. सभी टेलीफोन, टैबलेट हैं।
III. कुछ टेलीफोन, टैबलेट हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusion II follows.

B

All conclusions I, II and III follow.

C

Only conclusion III follows.

D

Only conclusions I and II follow.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Only conclusion III follows.

Question 10

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

1. Pediculate
2. Pandemonium
3. Pancytopenia
4. Panelist
5. Panegyric

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. Pediculate
2. Pandemonium
3. Pancytopenia
4. Panelist
5. Panegyric

Options

A

3, 2, 4, 5, 1

B

3, 2, 5, 4, 1

C

1, 3, 2, 5, 4

D

2, 3, 5, 4, 1

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

3, 2, 5, 4, 1

Question 11

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 12

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

189 ÷ 27 − 3 + 29 × 2 = 48

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

189 ÷ 27 − 3 + 29 × 2 = 48

Options

A

÷ and −

B

− and +

C

− and ×

D

+ and ×

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

− and ×

Question 13

In a certain code language, ‘FILE’ is coded as 8357 and ‘SINK’ is coded as 9364. How will ‘NIKE’ be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'FILE' को 8357 और 'SINK' को 9364 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उस भाषा में 'NIKE' को कैसे कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

6473

B

6347

C

6437

D

3647

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

6347

Question 14

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 संगत हैं और एक असंगत है। उस उस असंगत अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें।

Options

A

SRM

B

QPJ

C

RQL

D

YXS

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

QPJ

Question 15

Prakash, Qadir, Ramesh, Saurabh and Tariq are friends. Ramesh is taller than Qadir but shorter than Saurabh. Prakash is the shortest, and Tariq is taller than Saurabh. Who is the tallest among them?

प्रकाश, कादिर, रमेश, सौरभ और तारिक मित्र हैं। रमेश, कादिर से लम्बा है लेकिन सौरभ से छोटा है। प्रकाश सबसे छोटा है, और तारिक, सौरभ से लंबा है। उनमें से सबसे लंबा कौन है?

Options

A

Saurabh

B

Ramesh

C

Qadir

D

Tariq

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Tariq

Question 16

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and make the given equation correct.

22 * 110 * 392 * 49 * 18 * 12

गणितीय चिन्हों के उस सही संयोजन का चयन करें जो * चिह्नों को क्रमिक रूप से बदलते हुए समीकरण को संतुलित कर सकता है।

22 * 110 * 392 * 49 * 18 * 12

Options

A

=, –, +, ÷, ×

B

=, ×, +, ÷, –

C

+, =, ÷, ×, –

D

+, ÷, =, –, ×

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

+, =, ÷, ×, –

Question 17

In a certain code language, ‘NORMAL’ is written as ‘DIPKRO’ and ‘SOUND’ is written as ‘GKRPX’. How will ‘CLUSTER’ be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'NORMAL' को 'DIPKRO' लिखा जाता है और 'SOUND' को 'GKRPX' लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'CLUSTER' को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

FOBOQVX

B

BFOVOXQ

C

BFOOVQX

D

FBOOVQX

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

FBOOVQX

Question 18

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 19

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

147 : 222 :: 158 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए, जिसका तीसरी संख्या से वही संबंध है, जो दूसरी संख्या का पहली संख्या से है।

147 : 222 :: 158 : ?

Options

A

225

B

287

C

264

D

233

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

233

Question 20

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

38, 53, 70, 89, ?

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

38, 53, 70,89, ?

Options

A

92

B

124

C

98

D

110

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

110

Question 21

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

CARNATIC : SBDMZDJU :: FREEDOMS : ?

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

CARNATIC : SBDMZDJU :: FREEDOMS : ?

Options

A

GSFVWPEP

B

FSGVWTNP

C

FSGVXPNP

D

FSGUNPEV

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

FSGVWTNP

Question 22

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 23

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 24

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

9 7 9
5 4 7
43 26 ?

दिए गए मैट्रिक्स 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।

9 7 9
5 4 7
43 26 ?

Options

A

61

B

29

C

48

D

35

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

61

Question 25

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 26

Sikandra is the final resting place of Emperor ______.

सिकंदरा में सम्राट ______ का मकबरा है।

Options

A

Akbar

B

Jahangir

C

Shah Jahan

D

Humayun

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Akbar

Question 27

Which of the following does NOT belong to ‘Kingdom Fungi’?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन 'किंगडम फंगी' से संबंधित नहीं है?

Options

A

Mucor

B

Euglena

C

Rhizopus

D

Aspergillus

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Euglena

Question 28

The National Rail Plan announced in the Union Budget of 2021-22 aims to create a future ready railway system by which of the following years?

2021-22 के केंद्रीय बजट में घोषित राष्ट्रीय रेल योजना का उद्देश्य निम्नलिखित में से किस वर्ष तक भविष्य के लिए तैयार रेलवे प्रणाली बनाना है?

Options

A

2030

B

2025

C

2024

D

2029

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

2030

Question 29

The Swachh Swasth ______ is an initiative to achieve better health outcomes through improved sanitation, increased awareness and healthy lifestyles.

स्वच्छ स्वस्थ ______ बेहतर स्वच्छता, उन्नत जागरूकता और स्वस्थ जीवन शैली के माध्यम से बेहतर स्वास्थ्य परिणाम प्राप्त करने का एक कार्यक्रम है।

Options

A

Samagra

B

Sansara

C

Sarvatra

D

Swarga

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Sarvatra

Question 30

Participation in which of the following activities is NOT recommended for the motor development of a student?

एक छात्र के पेशीय विकास (motor development) के लिए निम्नलिखित में से किस गतिविधि में भाग लेने की अनुशंसा नहीं की जाती है?

Options

A

Attending Yoga sessions

B

Playing cricket

C

Helping the visually challenged

D

Joining a dance class

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Helping the visually challenged

Question 31

As per an estimate by the ‘Food Waste Index Report 2021’, released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in March 2021, India wastes approximately ______ kg food per person per year.

मार्च 2021 में संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण कार्यक्रम (UNEP) द्वारा जारी 'खाद्य अपशिष्ट सूचकांक रिपोर्ट 2021' के अनुमान के अनुसार, भारत प्रति व्यक्ति प्रति वर्ष लगभग ______ किलोग्राम भोजन बर्बाद करता है।

Options

A

20

B

50

C

25

D

100

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

50

Question 32

In which of the following years did the Indian army free Goa from the Portuguese?

निम्नलिखित में से किस वर्ष में भारतीय सेना ने गोवा को पुर्तगालियों से मुक्त कराया?

Options

A

1956

B

1959

C

1967

D

1961

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

1961

Question 33

Prashant Bhushan, who was a founding member of the India Against Corruption movement, is a prominent Indian ______.

प्रशांत भूषण, जो इंडिया अगेंस्ट करप्शन आंदोलन के संस्थापक सदस्य थे, एक प्रमुख भारतीय ______ हैं।

Options

A

sports commentator

B

industrialist

C

lawyer

D

film director

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

lawyer

Question 34

______ is a popular folk dance of Minicoy Island.

______, मिनिकॉय द्वीप का एक लोकप्रिय लोक नृत्य है।

Options

A

Lava

B

Leshalaptu

C

Aaluyattu

D

Moyashai

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Lava

Question 35

Which of the following events in 2018 holds the Guinness World Record as being the largest annual fundraising event in the world (as of April 2021)?

2018 में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कार्यक्रम दुनिया में सबसे बड़ा वार्षिक अनुदान संचयन वाले कार्यक्रम (अप्रैल 2021 तक) के रूप में गिनीज़ वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड रखता है?

Options

A

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

B

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

C

London Marathon

D

Patagonian International Marathon

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

London Marathon

Question 36

A celt is ______ from the Neolithic period.

सेल्ट एक (celt) नवपाषाणकालीन ______ है।

Options

A

a tomb

B

a tool

C

an urn

D

a house

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

a tool

Question 37

In September 2020, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved increasing MSP of ______ Rabi crops for the marketing season 2021-22.

आर्थिक मामलों की मंत्रिमंडलीय समिति (CCEA) ने सितंबर 2020 में विपणन सीजन 2021-22 के लिए ______ रबी फसलों का एमएसपी (MSP) को बढ़ाने की मंजूरी दी।

Options

A

six

B

eight

C

four

D

two

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

six

Question 38

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deal with the right to equality?

भारत के संविधान का निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा अनुच्छेद समानता के अधिकार से संबंधित है?

Options

A

23 to 24

B

14 to 18

C

19 to 22

D

25 to 28

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

14 to 18

Question 39

In order to prevent tooth decay safely and effectively by making use of water, it is subject to which of the following processes?

पानी का उपयोग करके दांतों की सड़न को सुरक्षित करना और प्रभावी ढंग से रोकना निम्नलिखित में से किस प्रक्रिया के अधीन होता है?

Options

A

Carbonisation

B

Fluoridation

C

Chlorination

D

Iodisation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Fluoridation

Question 40

Who among the following was appointed as the brand ambassador of Eat. fit in March 2021?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे मार्च 2021 में ईट.फिट (Eat. fit) का ब्रांड एंबेसडर नियुक्त किया गया है?

Options

A

Virat Kohli

B

Devdutt Padikkal

C

Sonu Sood

D

Deepika Padukone

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Devdutt Padikkal

Question 41

Which of the following Amendment Acts of the Constitution of India abolished the privy purses and privileges of former rulers of princely states?

भारत के संविधान के निम्नलिखित में से किस संशोधन अधिनियम ने रियासतों के पूर्व शासकों के प्रिवी पर्स और विशेषाधिकारों को समाप्त कर दिया?

Options

A

28th Amendment Act 1972

B

25th Amendment Act 1971

C

27th Amendment Act 1971

D

26th Amendment Act 1971

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

26th Amendment Act 1971

Question 42

The scientific name for the domestic ______ is Canis lupus familiaris.

घरेलू ______ का वैज्ञानिक नाम कैनिस ल्यूपस फेमिलेरिस (Canis lupus familiaris) है।

Options

A

cat

B

buffalo

C

cow

D

dog

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

dog

Question 43

Which of the following is the main food crop of the semi-arid areas of central and southern India?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी मध्य और दक्षिणी भारत के अर्ध-शुष्क क्षेत्रों की मुख्य खाद्य फसल है?

Options

A

Bajra

B

Ragi

C

Jowar

D

Maize

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Jowar

Question 44

The Union Budget 2021–22 has recommended a voluntary scrapping policy for vehicles based on fitness tests after a period of ______ years for personal vehicles.

केंद्रीय बजट 2021-22 ने व्यक्तिगत वाहनों के लिए ______ वर्षों की अवधि के बाद फिटनेस परीक्षणों के आधार पर वाहनों के लिए स्वैच्छिक स्क्रैपिंग नीति की सिफारिश की है।

Options

A

15

B

25

C

10

D

20

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

20

Question 45

Koteshwar Hydroelectric Power Project is located on the river ______.

कोटेश्वर जलविद्युत परियोजना ______ नदी पर स्थित है।

Options

A

Bhagirathi

B

Koshi

C

Gomti

D

Damodar

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Bhagirathi

Question 46

GV Mavalankar was the Chairman of the ______ of the Constituent Assembly of India.

जीवी मावलंकर भारत की संविधान सभा के ______ के अध्यक्ष थे।

Options

A

Ad hoc Committee on the National Flag

B

Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas

C

Committee on the Functions

D

Order of Business Committee

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Committee on the Functions

Question 47

The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument is located in the ______.

नॉर्थ-ईस्‍ट कैनियंस और सीमाउंट मरीन नेशनल मोनूमेंट ______ में स्थित है।

Options

A

Arctic Ocean

B

Red Sea

C

Atlantic Ocean

D

Arabian Sea

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Atlantic Ocean

Question 48

In March 2021, Bhavani Devi became the first Indian ______ to qualify for the Olympics.

मार्च 2021 में, भवानी देवी ओलंपिक के लिए क्वालीफाई करने वाली पहली भारतीय ______ बनीं।

Options

A

golfer

B

boxer

C

fencer

D

swimmer

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

fencer

Question 49

As described in ‘Ain-i-Akbari’ by Abul Fazl-i-Allami, ‘gaz’ (unit of measuring length) was divided into equal parts called ______.

जैसा कि अबुल फज़ल-ए-अल्लामी द्वारा लिखित 'आइन-ए-अकबरी' में वर्णित है, 'गज़' (लंबाई मापने की इकाई) को ______ नामक समान भागों में विभाजित किया गया था।

Options

A

rajahkan

B

tassuj

C

angul

D

liksha

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

tassuj

Question 50

Who among the following was nominated for the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his/her outstanding contribution to engineering science in April 2021?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे अप्रैल 2021 में इंजीनियरिंग विज्ञान में उनके उत्कृष्ट योगदान हेतु वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान के लिए 30वें जीडी बिड़ला पुरस्कार के लिए नामांकित किया गया था?

Options

A

Sanjay Mittal

B

Rajeev Kumar Varshney

C

Chandrima Saha

D

Suman Chakraborty

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Suman Chakraborty

Question 51

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A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 52

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A

B

C

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Solution:

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C

Question 53

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A

Question 54

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Question 55

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Question 56

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A

B

C

D

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Question 57

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C

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Question 58

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Question 59

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Question 61

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C

D

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Question 62

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D

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Question 63

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Question 64

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B

C

D

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Question 65

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C

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Question 66

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Question 67

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Question 76

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Location

B

Beggining

C

Irrelevant

D

Necessary

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Beggining

Question 77

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’.

As I am hearing the lecture it reminded me of a book I had read two years ago.

Options

A

When I hear

B

As I have heard

C

No substitution required

D

As I heard

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

As I heard

Question 78

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

Ask him to leave the room.

Options

A

He should be asking to leave the room.

B

He should be asked to leave the room.

C

He should be ask to leave the room.

D

He should have been asked to leave the room.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

He should be asked to leave the room.

Question 79

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

Easily hurt emotionally

Options

A

Incensed

B

Senseless

C

Sensible

D

Sensitive

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Sensitive

Question 80

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.

This hall is / badly to need / of repair.

Options

A

This hall is

B

badly to need

C

of repair

D

No error

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

badly to need

Question 81

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Smooth sailing

Options

A

Easy progress

B

Plain dress

C

Calm weather

D

Comfortable place

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Easy progress

Question 82

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

My friends are gone on a trip to Goa today.

Options

A

My friends

B

are gone

C

to Goa today

D

on a trip

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

are gone

Question 83

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

A. The sectors included agriculture, public health and public utilities among others.
B. The GGI framework covered 10 sectors and 58 Industries.
C. The Good Governance Index (GGI) 2021scores have been declared.
D. The objective was to provide quantifiable data to compare the performance of different States and Union Territories in these sectors.

Options

A

ABDC

B

BACD

C

CADB

D

CBAD

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

CBAD

Question 84

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’.

This is one of the most remarkable cases of all others.

Options

A

of all

B

of other all

C

all of others

D

No substitution required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

of all

Question 85

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

A group of people

Options

A

Crowd

B

Flock

C

Herd

D

Brood

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Crowd

Question 86

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Saucy

Options

A

Polite

B

Cheeky

C

Smooth

D

Tasty

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Cheeky

Question 87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The latest ______ I have bought is a dishwasher.

Options

A

implement

B

gadget

C

apparatus

D

tool

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

gadget

Question 88

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Brittle

Options

A

Durable

B

Fragile

C

Frail

D

Crumbling

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Durable

Question 89

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

She is holding free classes for the poor.

Options

A

The poor are holding free classes for her.

B

Free classes are being held for the poor by her.

C

Free classes have been held for the poor by her.

D

Free classes are being held by the poor for her.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Free classes are being held for the poor by her.

Question 90

The following sentence has been split into segments. One of them may contain an error. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Sunil refused to / attend the meeting / of association on Saturday.

Options

A

Sunil refused to

B

of association on Saturday

C

attend the meeting

D

No error

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

of association on Saturday

Question 91

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

Alex picked up the boxes quite easily even they were heavy.

Options

A

the boxes

B

even they were heavy

C

Alex picked up

D

quite easily

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

even they were heavy

Question 92

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On purpose

Options

A

Intentionally

B

Mischievously

C

Luckily

D

Accidently

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Intentionally

Question 93

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Robust

Options

A

small

B

sturdy

C

weak

D

round

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

sturdy

Question 94

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

She said to him, “May God shower His choicest blessings on you!

Options

A

She wished that God might shower His choicest blessings on him.

B

She wished that God might shower His choicest blessings on you.

C

She wished that God may shower His choicest blessings on you.

D

She wished that may God shower your choicest blessings on Him.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

She wished that God might shower His choicest blessings on him.

Question 95

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pliable

Options

A

Bending

B

Even

C

Rigid

D

Smooth

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Rigid

Question 96

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

Options

A

since

B

to

C

for

D

from

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

for

Question 97

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2

Options

A

deceived

B

depressed

C

delighted

D

devoted

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

depressed

Question 98

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3

Options

A

attended

B

thanked

C

encouraged

D

requested

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

encouraged

Question 99

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4

Options

A

unlucky

B

unlimited

C

unbelievable

D

unhealthy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

unbelievable

Question 100

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5

Options

A

popular

B

exciting

C

certain

D

boring

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

exciting

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