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Question 1


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Robbust 

Robbust 

B

Oligopoly 

Oligopoly 

C

Xylophone

Xylophone

D

Zenith

Zenith


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Robbust 

Robbust 


Question 2


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Trivial

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Trivial

Options

A

Significant  

Significant  

B

 Huge

 Huge

C

Light 

Light 

D

 Heavy

 Heavy


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Significant  

Significant  


Question 3


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

I object the false claims made against me.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

I object the false claims made against me.

Options

A

restore

restore

B

assent 

assent 

C

ease

ease

D

ascertain

ascertain


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

assent 

assent 


Question 4


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The village fair was cancelled due to incessant rains.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The village fair was cancelled due to incessant rains.

Options

A

Daily 

Daily 

B

Sporadic

Sporadic

C

Insistent 

Insistent 

D

Continual 

Continual 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Sporadic

Sporadic


Question 5


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

A.It is not a walker’s paradise. So walking is not a fashionable pastime here.
B.London is known for its hectic face, frenzied movements, high decibels and dust kicked by the speeding vehicles.
C.On the contrary, life in the countryside is laid back and easy paced. Unless it is raining, people set out for walk.
D.For these reasons, Max never went out for a walk, nor did anyone ask him to accompany.

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

A.It is not a walker’s paradise. So walking is not a fashionable pastime here.
B.London is known for its hectic face, frenzied movements, high decibels and dust kicked by the speeding vehicles.
C.On the contrary, life in the countryside is laid back and easy paced. Unless it is raining, people set out for walk.
D.For these reasons, Max never went out for a walk, nor did anyone ask him to accompany.

Options

A

BADC

BADC

B

ADCB

ADCB

C

CADB

CADB

D

DCAB

DCAB


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

BADC

BADC


Question 6


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

The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs by laying circular arrangement of flowers.

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

The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs by laying circular arrangement of flowers.

Options

A

posies

posies

B

buds

buds

C

bouquets

bouquets

D

wreaths

wreaths


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

wreaths

wreaths


Question 7


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hard nut to crack

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hard nut to crack

Options

A

To bid farewell

To bid farewell

B

A situation that can be altered

A situation that can be altered

C

A problem difficult to solve

A problem difficult to solve

D

To leave an effect

To leave an effect


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

A problem difficult to solve

A problem difficult to solve


Question 8


Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

My younger brother were attending a short-term computer course these days.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

My younger brother were attending a short-term computer course these days.

Options

A

were attending

were attending

B

My younger brother

My younger brother

C

these days

these days

D

a short-term computer course

a short-term computer course


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

were attending

were attending


Question 9


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Memory

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Memory

Options

A

Oblivion

Oblivion

B

Suppress

Suppress

C

Retrospection

Retrospection

D

Impart

Impart


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Oblivion

Oblivion


Question 10


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He described about the scenery yesterday.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He described about the scenery yesterday.

Options

A

described the scenery

described the scenery

B

described about the scenary

described about the scenary

C

describe the scenery

describe the scenery

D

describing about the scenery

describing about the scenery


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

described the scenery

described the scenery


Question 11


Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Sanyukta has to bake fifty-one cakes for the anniversary party.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Sanyukta has to bake fifty-one cakes for the anniversary party.

Options

A

Fifty-one cakes will be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.  

Fifty-one cakes will be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.  

B

Fifty-one cakes had to be baken by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.

Fifty-one cakes had to be baken by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.

C

Fifty-one cakes has to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.  

Fifty-one cakes has to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.  

D

Fifty-one cakes have to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.

Fifty-one cakes have to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Fifty-one cakes have to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.

Fifty-one cakes have to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.


Question 12


Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The government's recent efforts have concentrated on strengthening these ties.
B. The textile industry in India is one of the country's oldest, stretching back several centuries.
C. The textile business is immensely diverse, with hand-spun and hand-woven textiles at one end of the spectrum and capital-intensive modern mills at the other.
D. Its tight ties to agriculture (for raw materials such as cotton) and the country's old history and traditions in terms of textiles set it apart from other sectors in the country.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The government's recent efforts have concentrated on strengthening these ties.
B. The textile industry in India is one of the country's oldest, stretching back several centuries.
C. The textile business is immensely diverse, with hand-spun and hand-woven textiles at one end of the spectrum and capital-intensive modern mills at the other.
D. Its tight ties to agriculture (for raw materials such as cotton) and the country's old history and traditions in terms of textiles set it apart from other sectors in the country.

Options

A

ABCD

ABCD

B

DABC

DABC

C

CBDA

CBDA

D

BCDA

BCDA


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

BCDA

BCDA


Question 13


Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
This is credible information provided by the informer.

Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
This is credible information provided by the informer.

Options

A

 digestible

 digestible

B

commendable 

commendable 

C

dependable

dependable

D

detachable 

detachable 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

dependable

dependable


Question 14


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Validity

Validity

B

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

C

Animation

Animation

D

Submisive

Submisive


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Submisive

Submisive


Question 15


Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'
The stranger stood quietly for few moments.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'
The stranger stood quietly for few moments.

Options

A

For the few moments

For the few moments

B

No improvement required

No improvement required

C

For moments

For moments

D

For a few moments

For a few moments


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

For a few moments

For a few moments


Question 16


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Conceal

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Conceal

Options

A

See

See

B

Reveal

Reveal

C

Watch

Watch

D

Hide

Hide


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Reveal

Reveal


Question 17


Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
My father is reading the newspaper.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
My father is reading the newspaper.

Options

A

The newspaper happens to be read by my father.

The newspaper happens to be read by my father.

B

My father likes reading the newspaper.

My father likes reading the newspaper.

C

The newspaper was being read by my father.

The newspaper was being read by my father.

D

The newspaper is being read by my father.

The newspaper is being read by my father.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The newspaper is being read by my father.

The newspaper is being read by my father.


Question 18


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

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

Options

A

Philology

Philology

B

Photography

Photography

C

Lexicography

Lexicography

D

Anthropology

Anthropology


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Lexicography

Lexicography


Question 19


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I worked hard so that I might success .

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I worked hard so that I might success .

Options

A

that I might successor

that I might successor

B

that I may success

that I may success

C

that I might succeed

that I might succeed

D

that I might successful

that I might successful


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

that I might succeed

that I might succeed


Question 20


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

Riya always considers sincerity, devotion and dedication as the highest priority of a good employee.

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

Riya always considers sincerity, devotion and dedication as the highest priority of a good employee.

Options

A

Ever and anon

Ever and anon

B

Fair and square

Fair and square

C

First and foremost

First and foremost

D

Free and easy

Free and easy


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

First and foremost

First and foremost


Question 21

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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

function

function

B

mandate

mandate

C

defunct

defunct

D

recommendation

recommendation


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

function

function


Question 22

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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

developing

developing

B

promoting

promoting

C

escalating

escalating

D

managing

managing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

managing

managing


Question 23

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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

accounting

accounting

B

interpersonal

interpersonal

C

technical

technical

D

problem-solving

problem-solving


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

problem-solving

problem-solving


Question 24

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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

severity

severity

B

efficiency

efficiency

C

activism

activism

D

popularity

popularity


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

efficiency

efficiency


Question 25

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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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 civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Options

A

contextualising

contextualising

B

lacking

lacking

C

upholding

upholding

D

mimicking

mimicking


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

upholding

upholding


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