Q: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements , the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements , the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.

B living conditions living conditions

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He does not buy shirts. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He does not buy shirts.

C Shirts are not bought by him. Shirts are not bought by him.

Q: Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Sweety has been _________ since her painting won first prize. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Sweety has been _________ since her painting won first prize.

D walking on air walking on air

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. She is building a new house. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. She is building a new house.

C A new house is being built by her. A new house is being built by her.

Q: Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors. Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

C The mall road of our city is always teeming with street vendors. The mall road of our city is always teeming with street vendors.

Q: Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

B She purchased an apple in the market with me. She purchased an apple in the market with me.

Question 1

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

National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.

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

National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.

Accepted Answer

B

living conditions

Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The company was engaged in spurious trade practices.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The company was engaged in spurious trade practices.

Accepted Answer

D

Fraudulent

Question 3

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

A large number of fish swimming together

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

A large number of fish swimming together

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He became __________(verbose) after a few drinks.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He became __________(verbose) after a few drinks.

Accepted Answer

C

talkative

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He does not buy shirts.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He does not buy shirts.

Accepted Answer

C

Shirts are not bought by him.

Question 6

Select the word with the correct spelling from the options given below to fill in the blank.
They saw the beautiful _______ of the Gods in the Temples.

Select the word with the correct spelling from the options given below to fill in the blank.
They saw the beautiful _______ of the Gods in the Temples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

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.

Sajni had / interfere in / this matter.

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.

Sajni had / interfere in / this matter.

Accepted Answer

B

interfere in

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bad iron

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bad iron

Accepted Answer

C

Bad luck

Question 9

Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

Sweety has been _________ since her painting won first prize.

Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

Sweety has been _________ since her painting won first prize.

Accepted Answer

D

walking on air

Question 10

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She is building a new house.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She is building a new house.

Accepted Answer

C

A new house is being built by her.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Eloquent

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Eloquent

Accepted Answer

B

Impotent

Question 12

Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R, S. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

(S1) Today, the world has become a much smaller place, thanks to the adventures and miracles of science.
(P) We are slowly realising that the world is a single cooperative group.
(Q) Other religions have become forces with which we have to reckon, and we are seeking for ways and means by which we can live together in peace and harmony.
(R) Mingling of population is bringing about interchange of thought.
(S) Foreign nations have become our next-door neighbours.
(S6) We cannot have religious unity and peace so long as we assert that we are in possession of the light and all others are groping in the darkness.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R, S. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

(S1) Today, the world has become a much smaller place, thanks to the adventures and miracles of science.
(P) We are slowly realising that the world is a single cooperative group.
(Q) Other religions have become forces with which we have to reckon, and we are seeking for ways and means by which we can live together in peace and harmony.
(R) Mingling of population is bringing about interchange of thought.
(S) Foreign nations have become our next-door neighbours.
(S6) We cannot have religious unity and peace so long as we assert that we are in possession of the light and all others are groping in the darkness.

Accepted Answer

C

S, R, P, Q

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

As cattle are to herd so are birds to __________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

As cattle are to herd so are birds to __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Accepted Answer

C

The mall road of our city is always teeming with street vendors.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
I always enjoy the company of respectful teachers.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
I always enjoy the company of respectful teachers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

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

A sentimental memory of the past

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

A sentimental memory of the past

Accepted Answer

D

Nostalgia

Question 17

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Accepted Answer

B

She purchased an apple in the market with me.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Intriguing

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Intriguing

Accepted Answer

D

Interesting

Question 19

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

Last week's rain ravaged the whole city.

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

Last week's rain ravaged the whole city.

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">D</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> ruined</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> ruined </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
The traffic sergeant proved through the test that Raj was under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
The traffic sergeant proved through the test that Raj was under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Accepted Answer

C

inebriated

Question 21

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

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3) _______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Accepted Answer

B

biggest states

Question 22

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

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3) _______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Accepted Answer

A

organise

Question 23

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

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3) _______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Accepted Answer

D

strengthening

Question 24

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

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3) _______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Accepted Answer

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Question 25

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

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3) _______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Accepted Answer

D

laudable

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