CPO 22: Date: 10/11/2022, Shift 2 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

He is in high spirits today.

Options

A

Cheerful

B

Annoying

C

Disturbed

D

Drunk

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Cheerful

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Ms. Tina could finish the assignment by Friday - at a push, Wednesday.

Options

A

try very hard to do something, usually something nice

B

probably possible, but it will be difficult

C

make more of an effort

D

using whatever methods are necessary

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

probably possible, but it will be difficult

Question 3

Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Dilemma’ from the following options.

The solutions given for the frequently asked questions were written so poorly that the buyers disliked the products.

Options

A

disliked

B

frequently

C

solution

D

poorly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

solution

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A lame excuse

Options

A

Weak excuse

B

Strong excuse

C

Explanation

D

No excuse

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Weak excuse

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
If you feel good, then you will portray that attitude and look fabulous no matter what!

Options

A

garble

B

falsify

C

distort

D

depict

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

depict

Question 6

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
What exactly is your problem with me?

Options

A

No improvement required

B

finally is your

C

entirely is your

D

definitely is your

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

No improvement required

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
In the movie ‘Encanto’, the family thought Bruno was a black sheep.

Options

A

Unloved by the family

B

Unrelated to the family

C

Danger to the family

D

Disgrace for the family

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Disgrace for the family

Question 8

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

As is usual with stories of this genre, / in spite of their varying socio political realities, / the youngsters have fallen in love / with each other madly.

Options

A

in spite of their varying socio political realities

B

As is usual with stories of this genre

C

with each other madly

D

the youngsters have fallen in love

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

As is usual with stories of this genre

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Vigorous

Options

A

Frail

B

Buoyant

C

Sturdy

D

Robust

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Frail

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Separable

Options

A

Indivisible

B

Judicious

C

Liable

D

Branched

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Indivisible

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I always encouraging people to read books which I have enjoyed reading myself.

Options

A

encourage people to read books

B

am encouraged people reading books

C

encourage people to be reading books

D

encouraged people read books

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

encourage people to read books

Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Toffee-nosed

Options

A

Continue to live at the same social standard we have lived at, even though we have money problems

B

A person who seems impolite/of low education at first, but who is usually of good character

C

A person who thinks he is of a high social class and looks down on people of lower class 

D

A solid, respectable and respected member of society 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

A person who thinks he is of a high social class and looks down on people of lower class 

Question 13

Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Sane’ from the following options.

We started the day by going on a crazy ride, then we had a delicious lunch and then beautiful sightseeing to end the evening.

Options

A

end

B

delicious

C

beautiful

D

crazy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

crazy

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Peculiar

Options

A

Proven

B

Customary

C

Unusual

D

Perplexed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Unusual

Question 15

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

To become a strong person in spite of many difficulties.

Options

A

Resilient

B

Anxious

C

Triggered

D

Safe

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Resilient

Question 16

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

Person living at the same time

Options

A

Connoisseur

B

Cosmopolitan

C

Coquette

D

Contemporary

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Contemporary

Question 17

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

A large group of people

Options

A

Herd

B

Horde

C

Flock

D

Convocation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Horde

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I will be gone to buy a cupboard which will fit under the stairs.

Options

A

will be buy

B

will going to buy

C

am going to buying

D

am going to buy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

am going to buy

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Penchant

Options

A

Bitterness

B

Liking

C

Sourness

D

Disliking

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Liking

Question 20

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Alimentery 

B

Alliterate 

C

Elementary 

D

Illiterate 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Alimentery 

Question 21

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word

Options

A

Knowing

B

Cooking

C

Liveing

D

Loving

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Liveing

Question 22

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I am sure you can win the match if you try hardly.

Options

A

if you are trying hardly

B

if you trying hard

C

if you try hard

D

if you will try hardly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

if you try hard

Question 23

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.
The research fellow defended / his thesis scholarly / and obtained the degree.

Options

A

No error

B

The research fellow defended

C

his thesis scholarly

D

and obtained the degree

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

his thesis scholarly

Question 24

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

Food spoliage refers to an irreversible modification in which food becomes inedible or its quality is compromised.

Options

A

modification

B

spoliage

C

inedible

D

irreversible

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

spoliage

Question 25

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To be on thin ice

Options

A

To be in limited scope

B

To be in marginalised situation

C

To be in faulty situation

D

To be in a risky situation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

To be in a risky situation

Question 26

Substitute one word for the italicised expression.
When her teacher calls her a person who cannot be corrected, she laughs at herself.

Options

A

obedient

B

reformable

C

manageable

D

incorrigible

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

incorrigible

Question 27

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Options

A

In an big city like Mumbai, we see lot of rubbish being thrown from households and factories.

B

In a big city like Mumbai, we see an lot of rubbish being thrown from households and factories.

C

In a big city like Mumbai, we see a lot of rubbish being thrown from households and factories.

D

In big city like Mumbai, we see a lot of rubbish being thrown from households and factories.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

In a big city like Mumbai, we see a lot of rubbish being thrown from households and factories.

Question 28

Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy.

Options

A

Well wishes for a deceased person

B

To wish for things does not yield to anything

C

To feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed

D

To receive or express praise for a job well done

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed

Question 29

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A lot on one’s plate

Options

A

To have a serious ailment

B

A lot to do

C

To serve all dishes on one plate

D

To eat a lot

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

A lot to do

Question 30

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Contrary

Options

A

Opposite

B

Straight

C

Wobbly

D

Crooked

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Opposite

Question 31

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Intense

Options

A

Regular

B

Faint

C

Stationary

D

Rough

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Faint

Question 32

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A slap on the wrist

Options

A

A very mild punishment.

B

Suggest something secretly.

C

Beating someone too much on the wrist.

D

Punishment to an innocent.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

A very mild punishment.

Question 33

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pensive

Options

A

Frivolous

B

Hollow

C

Unreflective

D

Goofy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Unreflective

Question 34

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

She has let herself be gone after her divorce.

Options

A

let herself go

B

let herself gone

C

let herself going

D

let her go in

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

let herself go

Question 35

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Square

B

Peace

C

Colomn

D

Scale

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Colomn

Question 36

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The evidence put forward could not confirm his guilt.

Options

A

Blow off

B

Bring up

C

Bear up

D

Break down

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Bear up

Question 37

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

None of the countries involved in war were ready to broach the issue of retreat.

Options

A

turn down thoughtlessly

B

disregard contemptuously

C

bring up for discussion

D

underestimate the worth of

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

bring up for discussion

Question 38

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

Because of some inevitable circamstances, the conference was postponed indefinite, indefinitely but the members could not be informed.

Options

A

Circamstances

B

Conference 

C

Indefinite

D

Inevitable

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Circamstances

Question 39

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Cogent

Options

A

Insane

B

Rational

C

Coward

D

Tyrannical

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Rational

Question 40

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

He leaves behind an indelible contribution to the financial world.

Options

A

temporary

B

futile

C

durable

D

solitary

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

temporary

Question 41

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 41
Select an appropriate title for the passage.

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 45
Select an appropriate title for the passage.

Options

A

Life and Stress

B

Levels of Stress in Different Age Groups

C

Stress and Relief

D

Stress and its Consequences

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Stress and its Consequences

Question 42

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 42
Which situation does NOT lead to stress?

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 41
Which situation does NOT lead to stress?

Options

A

Loss of job as an adult

B

Finding a penny on the ground

C

Losing a toy as a child

D

Giving exams as a teenager

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Finding a penny on the ground

Question 43

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 43
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of ‘success’ from the passage.

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 42
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of ‘success’ from the passage.

Options

A

Failure

B

Laxity

C

Default

D

Neglect

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Failure

Question 44

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 44
What does excessive stress NOT result in?

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 43
What does excessive stress NOT result in?

Options

A

Indigestion

B

Hypertension

C

Relaxation

D

Palpitation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Relaxation

Question 45

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 45
What is the tone of the passage?

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is important that you recognise the signs of stress in your behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress can strike anytime, in a fashion that may leave you unaware of its presence in your life. While a certain amount of pressure is necessary for performance, it is important to be able to recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some individuals who accept competition in a healthy fashion. There are others who collapse into weeping wrecks before an exam or on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has scored better.
Stress is a body reaction to any demands or changes in its internal and external environment. Whenever there is a change in the external environment such as temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person makes up his mind to surpass what has been achieved by others, leading to an imbalance between demands and resources, it causes psycho-social stress. It is a part and parcel of everyday life.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on the stage of life you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents might create a stress shock in a child. An adolescent who fails in the examination may feel as if everything has been lost and life has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her companion, job or professional failure may appear as if there is nothing more to be achieved.
Such signs appear in the attitude and behaviour of the individual, such as muscle tension in various parts of the body, palpitation and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. Ultimately, the result is self-destructive behaviour such as eating and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on tranquilisers. There are other signs of stress such as trembling, shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and difficulty in swallowing.
The professional under stress behaves as if he is a perfectionist. It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood shifts also indicate the stress status of the students, executives, and professionals.
SubQuestion No : 44
What is the tone of the passage?

Options

A

Anxious

B

Dejected

C

Informative

D

Authoritative

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Informative

Question 46

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection. Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 46
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 1.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection.Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 46
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 1.

Options

A

are

B

has been

C

is

D

were

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

has been

Question 47

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection. Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 47
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 2.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection.Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 47
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 2.

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A

advance

B

impede

C

hinder

D

retract

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

advance

Question 48

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection. Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 48
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 3.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection.Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 48
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 3.

Options

A

rare

B

narrow

C

limited

D

pervasive

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

pervasive

Question 49

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection. Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 49
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 4.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection.Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 49
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 4.

Options

A

exacerbates

B

placate

C

appease

D

aid

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

exacerbates

Question 50

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection. Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 50
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 5.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There (1)_______ progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to (2)_______ gender equality. Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain (3)_______, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights. The coronavirus outbreak (4)_______ existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and the economy to security and social protection.Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic (5)_______ of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
SubQuestion No : 50
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 5.

Options

A

paltriness

B

impacts

C

impertinence

D

frivolity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

impacts

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