CPO 22: Date: 11/11/2022, Shift 3 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Quarrelsome

B

Bovine

C

Ecclesiastical

D

Calamitious

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Calamitious

Question 2

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
The most frequent medallion composition on a carpet consists of a more or less elaborate motif superimposed on the centre of a patterned field and often complemented with corner pieces, which are typically quardants of the central medallion.

Options

A

complemented

B

quardant

C

medallion

D

elaborate

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

quardant

Question 3

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The movie was being released on Friday.

Options

A

They have been releasing the movie on Friday.

B

They were releasing the movie on Friday.

C

The movie is being released on Friday.

D

They are releasing the movie on Friday.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

They were releasing the movie on Friday.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Wet blanket

Options

A

One who cannot be trusted

B

One who is frequently ill

C

One who spoils other people’s fun

D

One who acts stupidly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

One who spoils other people’s fun

Question 5

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

I like to meeting of people who have travelled widely.

Options

A

like meeting people

B

like to be meeting people

C

will like meeting with people

D

like meet to people

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

like meeting people

Question 6

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

The main character in a story.

Options

A

Player

B

Protagonist

C

Antagonist

D

Leader

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Protagonist

Question 7

Select the option that substitutes the bracketed word-segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.

Covid- 19 pandemic has resulted in (an slow change in flowing of capital) generated by workers.

Options

A

an sudden change to flow of capital

B

an abrupt change in the flow of capital

C

a sluggish change in the flow of capital

D

an deliberate change to flow of capital

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

a sluggish change in the flow of capital

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Bonhomie

Options

A

Bad-natured

B

Disagreeable

C

Enemy

D

Friendship

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Friendship

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In seventh heaven

Options

A

Extremely sad

B

Seven-day birthday ceremony

C

Extremely happy

D

In the presence of God

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Extremely happy

Question 10

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
After the severe bus accident, they tried to identify the victims, but the bodies were too manlged to be investigated.

Options

A

victims

B

manlged

C

accident

D

investigated

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

manlged

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Obliterate

Options

A

Healed

B

Mended

C

Patched

D

Abolish

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Abolish

Question 12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Cornucopia

Options

A

Malaise

B

Avarice

C

Treasure trove

D

Sink hole

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Treasure trove

Question 13

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Missing

B

Miarage

C

Mission

D

Mistaken

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Miarage

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Integrate

Options

A

Influence

B

Excite

C

Accept

D

Separate

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Separate

Question 15

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

The dance performance was more beautifuler than I expected.

Options

A

was beautiful

B

was more beautiful

C

is being more beautiful

D

was most beautiful

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

was more beautiful

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Chaos

Options

A

Certainty

B

Tidiness

C

Disarray

D

Insanity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Disarray

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To judge a book by its cover

Options

A

To be good at evaluating people

B

To understand a difficult situation

C

To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance

D

To strictly follow the rules

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The scene of Ratan’s friend’s bike accident remains stamped in his memory.

Options

A

approved 

B

scary

C

 shunned

D

imprinted 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

imprinted 

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is never advisable to have an axe to ________.

Options

A

rotate

B

grind

C

replace

D

kill

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

grind

Question 20

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
In order to succeed in life, we need to work instead waste time.

Options

A

No improvement required

B

instead of wasting time

C

despite wasting time

D

in spite of wasting time

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

instead of wasting time

Question 21

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

As good as gold

Options

A

A person who loves gold

B

A person who is obedient and well-behaved

C

A person who is good like gold but not better

D

A golden person

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

A person who is obedient and well-behaved

Question 22

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words.

A government that takes decisions based on the recommendations of state officials instead of elected representatives

Options

A

Autocracy

B

Democracy

C

Bureaucracy

D

Gerontocracy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Bureaucracy

Question 23

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

Affluent people tend to look upon illiteracy with comfortable DETACHMENT.

Options

A

Subjectivity

B

Justice

C

Neutrality

D

Humour

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Subjectivity

Question 24

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The crowds gathered were partisan in nature.

Options

A

Kind

B

Destructive

C

pitiful

D

biased

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

biased

Question 25

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hold your horses

Options

A

To keep the horse chain intact

B

Holding and keeping things by yourself

C

To tell someone to stop and consider carefully

D

Give time to others for some rest

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To tell someone to stop and consider carefully

Question 26

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Gourmet

Options

A

Non-indulgent

B

Indifferent

C

Detached

D

Epicure

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Epicure

Question 27

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

At the eleventh hour

Options

A

Very late in the evening

B

A state of confusion

C

Just before the deadline

D

Time for debate

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Just before the deadline

Question 28

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’.

Jeremy does not like to discuss his personnel problems openly.

Options

A

person problem

B

personnel problem

C

personal problems

D

No substitution required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

personal problems

Question 29

Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
Look, the devil is beating his wife. Do you think we'll see a rainbow?

Options

A

The sun is shining while it rains

B

When someone comes in unexpectedly while being talked about

C

If you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief

D

One who presents a counter argument

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

The sun is shining while it rains

Question 30

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Measure

B

Rectify

C

Subscrieb

D

Branding

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Subscrieb

Question 31

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Barbaric

Options

A

Brutal

B

Civilised

C

Inquisitive

D

Indifferent

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Civilised

Question 32

Select the option that substitutes the bracketed word-segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.

Vicky and Deepa (tries their level best) to run from the ritual.

Options

A

try their level best

B

had tries their level best

C

have try their level best

D

tries their best level

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

try their level best

Question 33

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Better

Options

A

Homely

B

Fitter

C

Brave

D

Inferior

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Inferior

Question 34

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

She brought new ideas for the innovative promotion of the product.

Options

A

Came up with

B

Draw on

C

Carry off

D

Swept off

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Came up with

Question 35

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Options

A

Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing clouds above an catchment area such as an river, reservoir or a lake.

B

Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing clouds above a catchment area such as a river, reservoir or a lake.

C

Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing clouds above a catchment area such as an river, reservoir or an lake.

D

Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing clouds above an catchment area such as a river, reservoir or an lake.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing clouds above a catchment area such as a river, reservoir or a lake.

Question 36

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.
He has always been / quite careless for / his own safety.

Options

A

quite careless for

B

He has always been

C

his own safety

D

No error

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

quite careless for

Question 37

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

Hatred

Options

A

Malapropos

B

Malleable

C

Magnanimous

D

Malevolence

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Malevolence

Question 38

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

A letter, poem etc. whose author is unknown.

Options

A

Autocrat

B

Anomalous

C

Autonomous

D

Anonymous

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Anonymous

Question 39

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence.

She was a brave woman but she felt daunted by the task ahead.

Options

A

encouraged

B

appreciated

C

bold

D

intimidated

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

intimidated

Question 40

Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
Sometimes I just have to resort to the carrot and stick approach with my children.

Options

A

Mixture of rewards and punishments

B

Practically identical in appearance

C

To be optimistic or enthusiastic

D

Waste one's efforts by pursuing the wrong thing or path

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Mixture of rewards and punishments

Question 41

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 41
Among the natural disasters, which is the highest killer in India?

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 45
Among the natural disasters, which is the highest killer in India?

Options

A

Cyclones

B

Floods

C

Lightning

D

Heat waves

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Lightning

Question 42

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 42
A dust storm mainly occurs due to:

Options

A

moisture in the air

B

easterly winds

C

extreme cold

D

intense heat

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

intense heat

Question 43

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 43
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 44
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

Options

A

Thunderstorms occur where the air is dry.

B

Both, dust storms and thunderstorms occur due to similar weather conditions like intense heat.

C

The western disturbances cause dust storms in Rajasthan and nearby regions.

D

Cyclones and monsoon systems have been studied more than dust storms and thunderstorms.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Thunderstorms occur where the air is dry.

Question 44

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 44
When do dust storms and thunderstorms generally occur?

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 43
When do dust storms and thunderstorms generally occur?

Options

A

During monsoon

B

After the rains

C

In the pre-monsoon period

D

During winters

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

In the pre-monsoon period

Question 45

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 45
The passage is mainly about:

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

On May 2, 2018, severe dust storms and thunderstorms hit parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. Explaining the reasons behind such severe weather system, M. Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dust storms and thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions, like intense heat. Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms.
“All such conditions were being fulfilled on that day. The region had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and there was western disturbance system too. All this together triggered the events on May 2,” he added.
In simple terms, dust storm can be explained as a phenomenon when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area.
As far as the timing of their occurrence is concerned, Mohapatra stated that there is no deviation in time of occurrence of a dust storm and thunderstorm activity as they usually peak in the pre-monsoon period.
These events happen between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and lead to such activities.
Even as dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every year there has been no focused work on studying the trends related to it.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense thunderstorms and sand storms but they have to be studied in detail looking at the data of over 30-40 years to notice a trend. Work has been more or less confined to cyclones and monsoon systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It needs study,” admitted Mohapatra.
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India can be gauged from the data of India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other natural disasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning kills more people in India.
For instance, at least 25 percent of the 10,510 accidental deaths attributable to forces of nature in 2015 were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SubQuestion No : 41
The passage is mainly about:

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dust storms and thunderstorms

B

a dust storm in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

C

a thunderstorm in Rajasthan

D

the damage caused by thunderstorms

Solution:

Correct Answer:

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dust storms and thunderstorms

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.
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)_______ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_________ the world’s energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)__________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)________ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines and the resultant social issues heightens the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)_______ for humanities and art, as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.
SubQuestion No : 46
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 1.

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are

B

is

C

should be

D

will be

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Correct Answer:

D

will be

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.
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)_______ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_________ the world’s energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)__________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)________ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines and the resultant social issues heightens the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)_______ for humanities and art, as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.
SubQuestion No : 47
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 2.

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A

see

B

have

C

had

D

meet

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

meet

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.
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)_______ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_________ the world’s energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)__________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)________ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines and the resultant social issues heightens the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)_______ for humanities and art, as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.
SubQuestion No : 48
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 3.

Options

A

need

B

emergence

C

wane

D

dissolution

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

emergence

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.
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)_______ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_________ the world’s energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)__________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)________ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines and the resultant social issues heightens the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)_______ for humanities and art, as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.
SubQuestion No : 49
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 4.

Options

A

call out

B

call for

C

call off

D

call in

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

call for

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.
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)_______ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_________ the world’s energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)__________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)________ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines and the resultant social issues heightens the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)_______ for humanities and art, as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.
SubQuestion No : 50
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 5.

Options

A

command

B

claim

C

demand

D

extort

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

demand

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