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

Question 1

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

13 : 1331 :: 17 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरी संख्या से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या से संबंधित है।

13 : 1331 :: 17 : ?

Options

A

1829

B

2642

C

1453

D

3375

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

3375

Question 2

The ratio of the sum of and the difference between two numbers is 6 : 5. Find the ratio of these two numbers.

दो संख्याओं के योग और अंतर का अनुपात 6 : 5 है। इन दोनों संख्याओं का अनुपात ज्ञात कीजिए।

Options

A

2 : 3

B

3 : 2

C

7 : 5

D

11 : 1

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

11 : 1

Question 3

In a certain code language, ‘are you ready’ is written as ‘541’, ‘we are going’ is written as ‘261’, and ‘she is ready’ is written as ‘498’. How will ‘you’ be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'are you ready' को '541' लिखा जाता है, 'we are going' को '261' लिखा जाता है और 'she is ready' को '498' लिखा जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'you' को क्या लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

4

B

6

C

5

D

1

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

5

Question 4

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 5

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

JST : HPX :: PWJ : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे अक्षर-समूह से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरा अक्षर-समूह पहले अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है।

JST : HPX :: PWJ : ?

Options

A

NSP

B

NTN

C

MTN

D

MSR

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

NTN

Question 6

In a certain code language, 'GANGA' is coded as 21-3-42-21-3 and 'KOSHI' is coded as 33-45-57-24-27. How will 'GOMTI' be coded in that language?

किसी निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'GANGA' को 21-3-42-21-3 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है और 'KOSHI' को 33-45-57-24-27 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी कूट भाषा में 'GOMTI' को किस रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

21-45-39-60-27

B

14-30-39-40-18

C

21-30-39-40-18

D

14-45-26-60-27

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

21-45-39-60-27

Question 7

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

1, 1, 2, 2, 6, 10, 42, ?, 1806

दिए गए विकल्‍पों में से उस संख्‍या का चयन कीजिए जो निम्‍न श्रेणी में प्रश्‍नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्‍थान पर आ सकती है।

1, 1, 2, 2, 6, 10, 42, ?, 1806

Options

A

1389

B

1203

C

1010

D

1302

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

1010

Question 8

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 9

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

1. Serenity
2. Serpent
3. Serviceable
4. Sericulture
5. Serotonin

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

1. Serenity
2. Serpent
3.Serviceable
4. Sericulture
5. Serotonin

Options

A

2, 4, 5, 3, 1

B

1, 4, 2, 5, 3

C

1, 4, 5, 2, 3

D

3, 4, 5, 2, 1

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

1, 4, 5, 2, 3

Question 10

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 11

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 12

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

16−18×216÷432+40=20

दिए गए समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए किन दो चिह्नों को आपस में बदला जाना चाहिए?

16−18×216÷432+40=20

Options

A

× and +

B

× and ÷

C

+ and −

D

÷ and −

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

× and ÷

Question 13

Eight friends, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, are sitting in two lines of four persons each. Both the lines are facing each other. A is facing D. E is to the immediate left of G. H is to the immediate right of B. C is facing G. F is facing H. B is to the immediate right of the person who is facing G. D is to the immediate left of F. Which four persons are sitting in the same line?

आठ मित्र, A, B, C, D, E, F, G और H, चार-चार व्यक्तियों की दो पंक्तियों में बैठे हैं। दोनों पंक्तियां एक-दूसरे के आमने-सामने हैं। A, D के सामने है। E, G के ठीक बाईं ओर बगल में है। H, B के ठीक दाईं ओर बगल में है। C, G के सामने है। F, H के सामने है। B उस व्यक्ति के ठीक दाईं ओर बगल में है जो G के सामने है। D, F के बाईं ओर बगल में है। कौन से चार व्यक्ति एक ही पंक्ति में बैठे हैं?

Options

A

B, C, D, H

B

A, C, F, G

C

C, D, E, F

D

A, B, C, H

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A, B, C, H

Question 14

In a certain code language, 'TULIPS' is written as ‘GFORKH’. How will 'GARDEN' be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'TULIPS' को 'GFORKH' के रूप में लिखा जाता है। उसी कूट भाषा में 'GARDEN' को किस रूप में लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

SZIXVM

B

TZIWVM

C

TZIWUM

D

TBIWVK

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

TZIWVM

Question 15

If A denotes ‘addition’, B denotes ‘multiplication’, C denotes ‘subtraction’, and D denotes ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following expression?

(45 D 9) B 5 A 8 B (7 A 3 C 6) C (28 D (4 D 4))

यदि A 'जोड़' को, B 'गुणा' को, C 'घटाना' को और D 'भाग' को दर्शाता है, तो निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान कितना होगा?

(45 D 9) B 5 A 8 B (7 A 3 C 6) C (28 D (4 D 4))

Options

A

32

B

38

C

82

D

29

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

29

Question 16

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

CALI, ZEGO, WIBU, TMWA, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें जो निम्नलिखित शृंखला में प्रश्नचिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकता है।

CALI, ZEGO, WIBU, TMWA, ?

Options

A

QPSF

B

QRQE

C

QQRE

D

QSPF

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

QQRE

Question 17

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 18

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

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 peelers are funnels.
Some peelers are spatulas.

Conclusions:
I. Some peelers are not funnels.
II. Some spatulas are peelers.

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 पीलर, फ़नल हैं।
कुछ पीलर, स्पैटुला हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ पीलर, फ़नल नहीं हैं।
II. कुछ स्पैटुला, पीलर हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusion I follows.

B

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

C

Both conclusions I and II follow.

D

Only conclusion II follows.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Only conclusion II follows.

Question 20

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

13 16 52
15 24 90
23 36 ?

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

13 16 52
15 24 90
23 36 ?

Options

A

117

B

107

C

108

D

81

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

107

Question 21

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

TGLQ

B

KPUZ

C

EVAF

D

CXBH

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

CXBH

Question 22

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

7, 16, 41, 94, 251, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनिए जो निम्न शृंखला में प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

7, 16, 41, 94, 251, ?

Options

A

586

B

486

C

468

D

568

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

568

Question 23

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

E, F, I, N, U, ?

दिए गए विकल्‍पों में से उस अक्षर का चयन कीजिए जो निम्‍नांकित श्रृंखला में प्रश्‍नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्‍थान पर आएगा।

E, F, I, N, U, ?

Options

A

N

B

D

C

Z

D

A

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

D

Question 24

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’;
‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.
‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.
‘A % B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.
Which of the following options means ‘J is the father of R’?

'A # B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B की बहन है'।
'A $ B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B का पिता है'।
'A @ B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B की पत्नी है'।
'A% B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B का भाई है'।
निम्नलिखित में से किस विकल्प का अर्थ है कि 'J, R का पिता है'?

Options

A

J @ C $ K % M # R

B

C @ R $ K % M # J

C

C @ J $ K % M # R

D

C @ J % K $ M # R

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

C @ J $ K % M # R

Question 25

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 26

Sri Akal Takht Sahib is located within the ______ complex.

श्री अकाल तख्त साहिब ______ परिसर के भीतर स्थित है।

Options

A

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

B

Patna Sahib

C

Golden Temple

D

Paonta Sahib

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Golden Temple

Question 27

In which of the following dances do dancers balance pots containing lit lamps on their heads?

निम्नलिखित में से किस नृत्य में नर्तक अपने सिर पर जले हुए दीयों वाले बर्तनों को संतुलित रखते हैं?

Options

A

Koli dance

B

Tamasha dance

C

Dhangari Gaja dance

D

Chari dance

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Chari dance

Question 28

Solids like fats, grease and oil that float on top of liquid wastewater is called ______.

तरल अपशिष्ट जल के ऊपर तैरने वाले वसा, ग्रीस और तेल जैसे ठोस पदार्थ ______ कहलाते हैं।

Options

A

peat

B

compost

C

urea

D

sludge

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

sludge

Question 29

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act 2003 set a target to limit India’s fiscal deficit up to ______ of the GDP by 2021.

राजकोषीय उत्तरदायित्व और बजट प्रबंधन अधिनियम 2003 ने 2021 तक भारत के राजकोषीय घाटे को सकल घरेलू उत्पाद के ______ तक सीमित करने का लक्ष्य रखा है।

Options

A

3%

B

6%

C

5%

D

2%

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

3%

Question 30

The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was repealed during the tenure of Viceroy ______.

1878 के वर्नाक्युलर प्रेस एक्ट को वायसराय ______ के कार्यकाल के दौरान निरस्त कर दिया गया था।

Options

A

Lord Ripon

B

Lord Dufferin

C

Lord Northbrook

D

Lord Lansdowne

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Lord Ripon

Question 31

Which of the following is more suitable than the others for the growth of cashew nut?

अन्यों की तुलना में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी मिट्टी काजू की वृद्धि के लिए अधिक उपयुक्त है?

Options

A

Red laterite soil

B

Arid soil

C

Black cotton soil

D

Alluvial soil

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Red laterite soil

Question 32

Which of the following states has the lowest female sex ratio according to the 2011 Census?

2011 की जनगणना के अनुसार निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में महिला लिंगानुपात सबसे कम है?

Options

A

Haryana

B

Sikkim

C

Punjab

D

Uttar Pradesh

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Haryana

Question 33

Who was the Australian Open Women’s Singles champion in 2021?

2021 में ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन महिला एकल चैंपियन कौन थी?

Options

A

Venus Williams

B

Serena Williams

C

Jennifer Brady

D

Naomi Osaka

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Naomi Osaka

Question 34

Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts are found in different parts of India. Which of the following is NOT a find spot of Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts in Karnataka?

अशोक के लघु शिलालेख भारत के विभिन्न भागों में पाए गए हैं। कर्नाटक के निम्नलिखित में से कौन से स्थल पर अशोक के लघु शिलालेख नहीं मिले हैं?

Options

A

Brahmagiri

B

Rupnath

C

Maski

D

Gavimath

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Rupnath

Question 35

A ‘gnomon’ is a part of a _____.

'शंकुक (gnomon)' _____ का एक भाग है।

Options

A

bolometer

B

transformer

C

telescope

D

sundial

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

sundial

Question 36

Adar Poonawalla launched the Clean City initiative in Pune in the year ______.

अदार पूनावाला ने वर्ष ______ में पुणे में स्वच्छ शहर कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत की थी।

Options

A

2018

B

2015

C

2012

D

2010

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

2015

Question 37

Who among the following Indian artists won the ‘Joan Miro Prize’ for the year 2019?

निम्नलिखित भारतीय कलाकारों में से किसने वर्ष 2019 का 'जोआन मीरो पुरस्कार' जीता था?

Options

A

Jiten Thukral

B

Anjolie Ela Menon

C

Nalini Malani

D

Jogen Chowdhury

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Nalini Malani

Question 38

Who among the following was the first Indian Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक के पहले भारतीय गवर्नर थे?

Options

A

PC Bhattacharya

B

CD Deshmukh

C

LK Jha

D

HVR Lengar

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

CD Deshmukh

Question 39

Who among the following became a part of the Constituent Assembly from Madras Constituency in 1946?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन 1946 में मद्रास निर्वाचन क्षेत्र से संविधान सभा के सदस्य बने थे?

Options

A

Begum Aizaz Rasul

B

Kamla Chaudhry

C

Ammu Swaminathan

D

Hansa Jivraj Mehta

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Ammu Swaminathan

Question 40

Which of the following statements was quoted by Subhash Chandra Bose?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सुभाष चंद्र बोस द्वारा उद्धृत किया गया था?

Options

A

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

B

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

C

First, they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

D

Give me blood and I will give you freedom.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Give me blood and I will give you freedom.

Question 41

The Annapurna peak belongs to which region of the Himalayas?

अन्नपूर्णा चोटी हिमालय के किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है?

Options

A

Kumaon

B

Garhwal

C

Nepal

D

Bhutan

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Nepal

Question 42

As of April 2021, ______ held the record for the highest individual Women’s ODI cricket score by an Indian player. She was also the only Indian spinner to take six women’s ODI wickets.

अप्रैल 2021 तक की स्थिति के अनुसार, ______ ने किसी भारतीय खिलाड़ी द्वारा महिला वनडे क्रिकेट में सर्वोच्च व्यक्तिगत स्कोर बनाने का रिकॉर्ड बनाया। वह महिलाओं के एकदिवसीय क्रिकेट में छः विकेट लेने वाली एकमात्र भारतीय स्पिनर भी थीं।

Options

A

Punam Raut

B

Radha Yadav

C

Deepti Sharma

D

Taniya Bhatia

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Deepti Sharma

Question 43

The _____ considers a marriage as complete and binding at the completion of the Saptapadi ritual.

________________ सप्तपदी अनुष्ठान के पूरा होने पर विवाह को पूर्ण और बाध्यकारी मानता है।

Options

A

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

B

Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

C

Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1862

D

Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Question 44

As per WHO (World Health Organization), which of the following is NOT an example of disinfection by-products formed at traditional drinking water treatment plants?

WHO (विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन) के अनुसार, निम्नलिखित में से कौन पारंपरिक पेयजल उपचार संयंत्रों में बने कीटाणुशोधन उप-उत्पादों का उदाहरण नहीं है?

Options

A

Chlorate

B

Titania

C

Bromate

D

Chlorite

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Titania

Question 45

The Government of India imposed an Agriculture and Infrastructure Development Cess of ______ per litre on petrol through Union Budget 2021-22.

भारत सरकार ने केंद्रीय बजट 2021-22 के माध्यम से पेट्रोल पर ______ प्रति लीटर का कृषि और बुनियादी ढांचा विकास उपकर लगाया।

Options

A

₹3.5

B

₹4

C

₹2.5

D

₹3

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

₹2.5

Question 46

In order to get clean drinking water disinfectant is used after filtration. Disinfectant, however, is NOT used for removing:

स्वच्छ पेयजल प्राप्त करने के लिए विसंक्रामक का उपयोग निस्यंदन के बाद किया जाता है। हालांकि, निस्संक्रामक का उपयोग __________ हटाने के लिए नहीं किया जाता है।

Options

A

bacteria

B

viruses

C

minerals

D

parasites

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

minerals

Question 47

Which of the following persons was named as Dean of Harvard Business School in October 2020?

निम्नलिखित में से किस व्यक्ति को अक्टूबर 2020 में हार्वर्ड बिज़नेस स्कूल के डीन के रूप में नामित किया गया था?

Options

A

Sanjit Roy

B

Nitin Nohria

C

Achyuta Samanta

D

Srikant Datar

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Srikant Datar

Question 48

The picture that won the World Press Photo of the Year 2021 contest is titled ‘______’.

वर्ल्ड प्रेस फोटो ऑफ द ईयर 2021 प्रतियोगिता जीतने वाली तस्वीर का शीर्षक '______' है।

Options

A

Crying Girl on the Border

B

Straight Voice

C

Emancipation Memorial Debate

D

The First Embrace

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The First Embrace

Question 49

Under the National Urban Sanitation Policy, a city that scores points between 34 and 66 and needs considerable improvement is colour-coded ______.

राष्ट्रीय शहरी स्वच्छता नीति के तहत, कोई ऐसा शहर जो 34 और 66 के बीच अंक प्राप्त करता है और जिसमें काफी सुधार की आवश्यकता होती है, वह ______ से रंग-कोडित होता है।

Options

A

red

B

green

C

blue

D

black

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

black

Question 50

Which of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India was enacted in 1993 to constitutionally recognise municipal governments?

भारत के संविधान का निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा संशोधन 1993 में नगरपालिका सरकारों को संवैधानिक रूप से मान्यता देने के लिए अधिनियमित किया गया था?

Options

A

71st Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1988

B

74th Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1992

C

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1990

D

72nd Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1989

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

74th Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), 1992

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Question 76

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

Mother said to her, “I expected a better result from you.”

Options

A

Mother told her that she expected a better result from you.

B

Mother told her that she was expecting a better result from you.

C

Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.

D

Mother told her that she expected a better result from her.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.

Question 77

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Honest

Options

A

Secretive

B

Sincere

C

Daring

D

Strange

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Sincere

Question 78

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit a brick wall

Options

A

Not able to make any progress

B

Demolish a brick wall

C

Fight a powerful foe

D

Use physical force

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Not able to make any progress

Question 79

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

A person who collects or studies stamps

Options

A

Numismatist

B

Hoarder

C

Collector

D

Philatelist

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Philatelist

Question 80

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’.

Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact there?

Options

A

No substitution required

B

Whom were the persons

C

Who is the person

D

Whom is the person

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Who is the person

Question 81

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.

You and I / have submitted / your work / on time.

Options

A

You and I

B

your work

C

on time

D

have submitted

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

your work

Question 82

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

I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses.

Options

A

buy neither

B

of the

C

I did not

D

two dresses

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

buy neither

Question 83

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Frenzy

Options

A

Rage

B

Fury

C

Craze

D

Calm

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Calm

Question 84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To sit on the fence

Options

A

Take a high seat

B

Avoid taking sides

C

Occupy a bench next to a boundary

D

Place something on a barrier

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Avoid taking sides

Question 85

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

Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.

Options

A

Rishabh declared them fit to play the next match.

B

They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.

C

They will declare Rishabh fit to play the next match.

D

They had declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.

Question 86

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

GRACEFUL

Options

A

Polite

B

Refined

C

Dignified

D

Awkward

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Awkward

Question 87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The new Vande Bharat trains will have some additional ______ such as emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights etc.

Options

A

features

B

types

C

pieces

D

qualities

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

features

Question 88

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

Paul was / bited by a dog / when he / was a child.

Options

A

when he

B

Paul was

C

bited by a dog

D

was a child

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

bited by a dog

Question 89

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Continuanse

B

Convincing

C

Disparity

D

Voluntary

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Continuanse

Question 90

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

She baked a large blueberry cake.

Options

A

A large blueberry cake was baked by her.

B

A large blueberry cake is baked by her.

C

A large blueberry cake was being baked by her.

D

A large blueberry cake has been baked by her.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

A large blueberry cake was baked by her.

Question 91

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical 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.

They ordered the whole area / to be disinfected / on the earliest.

Options

A

No error

B

on the earliest

C

to be disinfected

D

They ordered the whole area

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

on the earliest

Question 92

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Imbue

Options

A

Deprive

B

Instil

C

Remove

D

Clear

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Instil

Question 93

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

A person above a hundred years in age

Options

A

Geriatric

B

Centenarian

C

Venerable

D

Aged

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Centenarian

Question 94

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’.

If Vinay has the book why he is not giving you?

Options

A

is he not giving it to you

B

he is not gave to you

C

No substitution required

D

he not giving it to you

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

is he not giving it to you

Question 95

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to protest against the British.

Options

A

ACBD

B

ADBC

C

CADB

D

CABD

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

CADB

Question 96

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.

Options

A

Ultimate

B

No

C

Slow

D

Rapid

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Rapid

Question 97

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.

Options

A

deactivate

B

dissuade

C

persuade

D

discourage

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

persuade

Question 98

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.

Options

A

Intermittent

B

Regular

C

Irregular

D

Improper

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Regular

Question 99

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.

Options

A

imitate

B

enhance

C

decrease

D

hamper

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

enhance

Question 100

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

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.

Options

A

throughout

B

with

C

by

D

through

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

through

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