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Q1:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget, "Son when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice". We live in an age when we have forgotten what life is all about. We can easily put a person on the Moon, but we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour. We can fire a missile across the world with pinpoint accuracy, but we have trouble keeping a date with our children to go to the library. We have e-mail, fax machines and digital phones so that we can stay connected and yet we live in a time where human beings have never been less connected. We have lost touch with our humanity. We have lost touch with our purpose. We have lost sight of the things that matter the most.

What does the line, "live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice" indicate about the kind of life that the father wanted his son to live ?

A life of selfishness

A life of good deeds

A life of fun and adventure

A life of pain and humiliation

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q2:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget, "Son when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice". We live in an age when we have forgotten what life is all about. We can easily put a person on the Moon, but we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour. We can fire a missile across the world with pinpoint accuracy, but we have trouble keeping a date with our children to go to the library. We have e-mail, fax machines and digital phones so that we can stay connected and yet we live in a time where human beings have never been less connected. We have lost touch with our humanity. We have lost touch with our purpose. We have lost sight of the things that matter the most.

Select the correct answer from the options given below and complete the sentence. The reason for being less connected is that we _____ .

don't care about anyone

are too busy with our pals

have lost touch with humanity

live a purposeful life

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget, "Son when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice". We live in an age when we have forgotten what life is all about. We can easily put a person on the Moon, but we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour. We can fire a missile across the world with pinpoint accuracy, but we have trouble keeping a date with our children to go to the library. We have e-mail, fax machines and digital phones so that we can stay connected and yet we live in a time where human beings have never been less connected. We have lost touch with our humanity. We have lost touch with our purpose. We have lost sight of the things that matter the most.

When did the father give the precious advice to his son ?

When he was a toddler

When he was growing up

When he was a grown-up man

When he was married

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q4:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget, "Son when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice". We live in an age when we have forgotten what life is all about. We can easily put a person on the Moon, but we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour. We can fire a missile across the world with pinpoint accuracy, but we have trouble keeping a date with our children to go to the library. We have e-mail, fax machines and digital phones so that we can stay connected and yet we live in a time where human beings have never been less connected. We have lost touch with our humanity. We have lost touch with our purpose. We have lost sight of the things that matter the most.

According to the passage, what have we forgotten in our life ?

What is death ?

What life is all about?

What should we do to meet our friends?

What rules our life?

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q5:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget, "Son when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice". We live in an age when we have forgotten what life is all about. We can easily put a person on the Moon, but we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour. We can fire a missile across the world with pinpoint accuracy, but we have trouble keeping a date with our children to go to the library. We have e-mail, fax machines and digital phones so that we can stay connected and yet we live in a time where human beings have never been less connected. We have lost touch with our humanity. We have lost touch with our purpose. We have lost sight of the things that matter the most.

Select the correct answer from the options given below and complete the sentence. "But we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour," indicates our _____ .

laziness

indifferent attitude

busy life

hate for the neighbour

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget, "Son when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice". We live in an age when we have forgotten what life is all about. We can easily put a person on the Moon, but we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour. We can fire a missile across the world with pinpoint accuracy, but we have trouble keeping a date with our children to go to the library. We have e-mail, fax machines and digital phones so that we can stay connected and yet we live in a time where human beings have never been less connected. We have lost touch with our humanity. We have lost touch with our purpose. We have lost sight of the things that matter the most.

Why does the writer derive that we have lost touch with our humanity ?

Because we have landed on the moon

Because we can fire missiles with accuracy

Because science has developed much and made us arrogant

Because people have become indifferent to human values and feelings

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q7:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

He sounded the clacker till his arm ached, and at length his heart grew sympathetic with the birds' thwarted desires. They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not want them. Why should he frighten them away? They took upon more and more the aspect of gentle friends and pensioners - the only friends he could claim as being in the least degree interested in him, for his aunt had often told him that she was not. He ceased his rattling, and they alighted anew. "Poor little dears!" said Jude, aloud. "You shall have some dinner--you shall. There is enough for us all. Farmer Troutham can afford to let you have some. Eat, then my dear little birdies, and make a good meal!" They stayed and ate, inky spots on the nut-brown soil, and Jude enjoyed their appetite. A magic thread of fellow-feeling united his own life with theirs. Puny and sorry as those lives were, they much resembled his own. His clacker he had by this time thrown away from him, as being a mean and sordid instrument, offensive both to the birds and to himself as their friend. All at once he became conscious of a smart blow upon his buttocks, followed by a loud clack, which announced to his surprised senses that the clacker had been the instrument of offence used. The birds and Jude started up simultaneously, and the dazed eyes of the latter beheld the farmer in person, the great Troutham himself, his red face glaring down upon Jude's cowering frame, the clacker swinging in his hand.

"He ceased his rattling....." What does 'rattling' refer to ? Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Shutting of door

Noise of clacker

Tweeting of birds

Birds' thwarted desires

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q8:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

He sounded the clacker till his arm ached, and at length his heart grew sympathetic with the birds' thwarted desires. They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not want them. Why should he frighten them away? They took upon more and more the aspect of gentle friends and pensioners - the only friends he could claim as being in the least degree interested in him, for his aunt had often told him that she was not. He ceased his rattling, and they alighted anew. "Poor little dears!" said Jude, aloud. "You shall have some dinner--you shall. There is enough for us all. Farmer Troutham can afford to let you have some. Eat, then my dear little birdies, and make a good meal!" They stayed and ate, inky spots on the nut-brown soil, and Jude enjoyed their appetite. A magic thread of fellow-feeling united his own life with theirs. Puny and sorry as those lives were, they much resembled his own. His clacker he had by this time thrown away from him, as being a mean and sordid instrument, offensive both to the birds and to himself as their friend. All at once he became conscious of a smart blow upon his buttocks, followed by a loud clack, which announced to his surprised senses that the clacker had been the instrument of offence used. The birds and Jude started up simultaneously, and the dazed eyes of the latter beheld the farmer in person, the great Troutham himself, his red face glaring down upon Jude's cowering frame, the clacker swinging in his hand.

"You shall have some dinner - you shall..." Who shall get some dinner ? Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Jude

Farmer Troutham

Birds

Clacker

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q9:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

He sounded the clacker till his arm ached, and at length his heart grew sympathetic with the birds' thwarted desires. They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not want them. Why should he frighten them away? They took upon more and more the aspect of gentle friends and pensioners - the only friends he could claim as being in the least degree interested in him, for his aunt had often told him that she was not. He ceased his rattling, and they alighted anew. "Poor little dears!" said Jude, aloud. "You shall have some dinner--you shall. There is enough for us all. Farmer Troutham can afford to let you have some. Eat, then my dear little birdies, and make a good meal!" They stayed and ate, inky spots on the nut-brown soil, and Jude enjoyed their appetite. A magic thread of fellow-feeling united his own life with theirs. Puny and sorry as those lives were, they much resembled his own. His clacker he had by this time thrown away from him, as being a mean and sordid instrument, offensive both to the birds and to himself as their friend. All at once he became conscious of a smart blow upon his buttocks, followed by a loud clack, which announced to his surprised senses that the clacker had been the instrument of offence used. The birds and Jude started up simultaneously, and the dazed eyes of the latter beheld the farmer in person, the great Troutham himself, his red face glaring down upon Jude's cowering frame, the clacker swinging in his hand.

Which of the following statements is not true ?

Jude loved to see birds eating food

Clacker was not a pleasant instrument to Jude later

Birds did not eat food

Jude sounded the clacker

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

He sounded the clacker till his arm ached, and at length his heart grew sympathetic with the birds' thwarted desires. They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not want them. Why should he frighten them away? They took upon more and more the aspect of gentle friends and pensioners - the only friends he could claim as being in the least degree interested in him, for his aunt had often told him that she was not. He ceased his rattling, and they alighted anew. "Poor little dears!" said Jude, aloud. "You shall have some dinner--you shall. There is enough for us all. Farmer Troutham can afford to let you have some. Eat, then my dear little birdies, and make a good meal!" They stayed and ate, inky spots on the nut-brown soil, and Jude enjoyed their appetite. A magic thread of fellow-feeling united his own life with theirs. Puny and sorry as those lives were, they much resembled his own. His clacker he had by this time thrown away from him, as being a mean and sordid instrument, offensive both to the birds and to himself as their friend. All at once he became conscious of a smart blow upon his buttocks, followed by a loud clack, which announced to his surprised senses that the clacker had been the instrument of offence used. The birds and Jude started up simultaneously, and the dazed eyes of the latter beheld the farmer in person, the great Troutham himself, his red face glaring down upon Jude's cowering frame, the clacker swinging in his hand.

Which of the following statements is true about the birds ? A. Birds were very good and old friends of Jude B. Jude considered birds as his only friends C. Birds had some dinner D. Birds were not puny E. Birds rattled Jude's clacker Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, C Only

C, D, E Only

B, C Only

D, E Only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

He sounded the clacker till his arm ached, and at length his heart grew sympathetic with the birds' thwarted desires. They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not want them. Why should he frighten them away? They took upon more and more the aspect of gentle friends and pensioners - the only friends he could claim as being in the least degree interested in him, for his aunt had often told him that she was not. He ceased his rattling, and they alighted anew. "Poor little dears!" said Jude, aloud. "You shall have some dinner--you shall. There is enough for us all. Farmer Troutham can afford to let you have some. Eat, then my dear little birdies, and make a good meal!" They stayed and ate, inky spots on the nut-brown soil, and Jude enjoyed their appetite. A magic thread of fellow-feeling united his own life with theirs. Puny and sorry as those lives were, they much resembled his own. His clacker he had by this time thrown away from him, as being a mean and sordid instrument, offensive both to the birds and to himself as their friend. All at once he became conscious of a smart blow upon his buttocks, followed by a loud clack, which announced to his surprised senses that the clacker had been the instrument of offence used. The birds and Jude started up simultaneously, and the dazed eyes of the latter beheld the farmer in person, the great Troutham himself, his red face glaring down upon Jude's cowering frame, the clacker swinging in his hand.

Select the correct answer from the options given below and complete the sentence. Jude's Fellow-feeling with birds can be described as one of _____ .

sympathy

empathy

apathy

anti-pathy

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

He sounded the clacker till his arm ached, and at length his heart grew sympathetic with the birds' thwarted desires. They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not want them. Why should he frighten them away? They took upon more and more the aspect of gentle friends and pensioners - the only friends he could claim as being in the least degree interested in him, for his aunt had often told him that she was not. He ceased his rattling, and they alighted anew. "Poor little dears!" said Jude, aloud. "You shall have some dinner--you shall. There is enough for us all. Farmer Troutham can afford to let you have some. Eat, then my dear little birdies, and make a good meal!" They stayed and ate, inky spots on the nut-brown soil, and Jude enjoyed their appetite. A magic thread of fellow-feeling united his own life with theirs. Puny and sorry as those lives were, they much resembled his own. His clacker he had by this time thrown away from him, as being a mean and sordid instrument, offensive both to the birds and to himself as their friend. All at once he became conscious of a smart blow upon his buttocks, followed by a loud clack, which announced to his surprised senses that the clacker had been the instrument of offence used. The birds and Jude started up simultaneously, and the dazed eyes of the latter beheld the farmer in person, the great Troutham himself, his red face glaring down upon Jude's cowering frame, the clacker swinging in his hand.

"They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not want them." What does this line tell about Jude ?

The birds were unhappy

Jude looked like a bird

Jude seemed to be unhappy

Jude was indifferent to the world

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India. He was the third Muslim President after Dr. Zakir Hussain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He was born at Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) on Oct. 15, 1931. He did his B.Sc. from St. Joseph's College, Turuchirappalli to become the first graduate in his family. His mother had to mortgage her gold bangles and necklaces to get the admission to the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology where he studied Aeronautical Engineering. Thereafter, Dr. Kalam never looked back. Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist and secular to the core. He could quote words or sentences with equal ease both from the Holy Koran and the Bhagwat Geeta. He was a fan of great Tamil poet and philosopher Subramaniam Bharti. As a boy, he was captivated and charmed by high skies. He had a scientific temper blended with spirituality. Endowed with a scientific temper, he believed in astronomy and not astrology. Despite his tremendous achievements, Dr. Kalam continued to dream about various other achievements. Under his stewardship, the country's missile development programme took rapid strides culminating in the successful launching of the Trishul, Prithvi, Agni I and II, Nag and Akash. In recognition of his talent he was conferred with country's top civilian honours - Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and Bharat Ratna in 1997. He was a great son of India. He always used to say, " I want to ignite young minds, which are a powerful resource." His mission was to teach 1,00,000 students. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of people.

Select the correct option and complete the sentence. In 1990, APJ Abdul Kalam was awarded with _____ .

Filmfare Award

Padma Vibhushan Award

Bharat Ratna Award

Padma Bhushan Award

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q14:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India. He was the third Muslim President after Dr. Zakir Hussain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He was born at Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) on Oct. 15, 1931. He did his B.Sc. from St. Joseph's College, Turuchirappalli to become the first graduate in his family. His mother had to mortgage her gold bangles and necklaces to get the admission to the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology where he studied Aeronautical Engineering. Thereafter, Dr. Kalam never looked back. Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist and secular to the core. He could quote words or sentences with equal ease both from the Holy Koran and the Bhagwat Geeta. He was a fan of great Tamil poet and philosopher Subramaniam Bharti. As a boy, he was captivated and charmed by high skies. He had a scientific temper blended with spirituality. Endowed with a scientific temper, he believed in astronomy and not astrology. Despite his tremendous achievements, Dr. Kalam continued to dream about various other achievements. Under his stewardship, the country's missile development programme took rapid strides culminating in the successful launching of the Trishul, Prithvi, Agni I and II, Nag and Akash. In recognition of his talent he was conferred with country's top civilian honours - Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and Bharat Ratna in 1997. He was a great son of India. He always used to say, " I want to ignite young minds, which are a powerful resource." His mission was to teach 1,00,000 students. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of people.

Choose the correct option of sequence in the given paragraph. A. He was born on 15 Oct, 1931 B. He was a fan of great Tamil poet C. Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India D. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of people E. Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist

C, A, E, B, D

A, C, D, B, E

E, B, C, D, A

C, B, D, A, E

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India. He was the third Muslim President after Dr. Zakir Hussain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He was born at Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) on Oct. 15, 1931. He did his B.Sc. from St. Joseph's College, Turuchirappalli to become the first graduate in his family. His mother had to mortgage her gold bangles and necklaces to get the admission to the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology where he studied Aeronautical Engineering. Thereafter, Dr. Kalam never looked back. Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist and secular to the core. He could quote words or sentences with equal ease both from the Holy Koran and the Bhagwat Geeta. He was a fan of great Tamil poet and philosopher Subramaniam Bharti. As a boy, he was captivated and charmed by high skies. He had a scientific temper blended with spirituality. Endowed with a scientific temper, he believed in astronomy and not astrology. Despite his tremendous achievements, Dr. Kalam continued to dream about various other achievements. Under his stewardship, the country's missile development programme took rapid strides culminating in the successful launching of the Trishul, Prithvi, Agni I and II, Nag and Akash. In recognition of his talent he was conferred with country's top civilian honours - Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and Bharat Ratna in 1997. He was a great son of India. He always used to say, " I want to ignite young minds, which are a powerful resource." His mission was to teach 1,00,000 students. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of people.

Select the correct option and complete the sentence. Abdul Kalam studied _____ .

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India. He was the third Muslim President after Dr. Zakir Hussain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He was born at Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) on Oct. 15, 1931. He did his B.Sc. from St. Joseph's College, Turuchirappalli to become the first graduate in his family. His mother had to mortgage her gold bangles and necklaces to get the admission to the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology where he studied Aeronautical Engineering. Thereafter, Dr. Kalam never looked back. Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist and secular to the core. He could quote words or sentences with equal ease both from the Holy Koran and the Bhagwat Geeta. He was a fan of great Tamil poet and philosopher Subramaniam Bharti. As a boy, he was captivated and charmed by high skies. He had a scientific temper blended with spirituality. Endowed with a scientific temper, he believed in astronomy and not astrology. Despite his tremendous achievements, Dr. Kalam continued to dream about various other achievements. Under his stewardship, the country's missile development programme took rapid strides culminating in the successful launching of the Trishul, Prithvi, Agni I and II, Nag and Akash. In recognition of his talent he was conferred with country's top civilian honours - Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and Bharat Ratna in 1997. He was a great son of India. He always used to say, " I want to ignite young minds, which are a powerful resource." His mission was to teach 1,00,000 students. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of people.

Select the correct option and complete the sentence. Abdul Kalam believed in _____ .

Numerology

Astronomy

Astrology

Epistomology

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India. He was the third Muslim President after Dr. Zakir Hussain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He was born at Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) on Oct. 15, 1931. He did his B.Sc. from St. Joseph's College, Turuchirappalli to become the first graduate in his family. His mother had to mortgage her gold bangles and necklaces to get the admission to the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology where he studied Aeronautical Engineering. Thereafter, Dr. Kalam never looked back. Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist and secular to the core. He could quote words or sentences with equal ease both from the Holy Koran and the Bhagwat Geeta. He was a fan of great Tamil poet and philosopher Subramaniam Bharti. As a boy, he was captivated and charmed by high skies. He had a scientific temper blended with spirituality. Endowed with a scientific temper, he believed in astronomy and not astrology. Despite his tremendous achievements, Dr. Kalam continued to dream about various other achievements. Under his stewardship, the country's missile development programme took rapid strides culminating in the successful launching of the Trishul, Prithvi, Agni I and II, Nag and Akash. In recognition of his talent he was conferred with country's top civilian honours - Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and Bharat Ratna in 1997. He was a great son of India. He always used to say, " I want to ignite young minds, which are a powerful resource." His mission was to teach 1,00,000 students. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of people.

Select the correct option and complete the sentence. Abdul's mother mortgaged her _____ .

Gold bangles

Necklace

Bracelet

Gold bangles and necklaces

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q18:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Match words in List I with their meanings in List II | List I | List II | | --- | --- | | A. Culminate | I. Excellent | | B. Staunch | II. Granted | | C. Conferred | III. Loyal | | D. Tremendous | IV. Conclude | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q19:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

From the options given below, select the word that is similar in meaning to - Pensive

Spontaneous

Spiteful

Reflective

Tragic

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q20:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

From the options given below, select the word that is similar in meaning to - Venerable

Reliable

Valuable

Esteemed

Redeemed

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q21:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

From the options given below, select the word that is similar in meaning to - Mammoth

Gigantic

Miniscule

Perilous

Magnificent

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q22:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Match the word in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Word) | List II (Meaning) | | --- | --- | | A. Aesthetic | I. Literary theft | | B. Euthanasia | II. A brief statement | | C. Plagiarism | III. Mercy killing | | D. Summary | IV. Beauty | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Alleviate A. Exaggerate B. Aggravate C. Relieve D. Lighter Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A only

C Only

B Only

D Only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Opaque A. Blur B. Hazy C. Transparent D. Grimy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B Only

C Only

A Only

D Only

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q25:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Hard

Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Terse A. Precise B. Compact C. Polite D. Brief Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B Only

A Only

D Only

C Only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q26:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Winsome A. Agreeable B. Kind C. Unamiable D. Beautiful Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A Only

C Only

D Only

B Only

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | | --- | --- | | A. To be in doldrums | I. Sounds familiar | | B. Call it a day | II. To face a risk | | C. Rings a bell | III. To be in a low spirit | | D. To bell the cat | IV. To quit work and go home | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idioms) | List II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | A. Turn a blind eye | I. To avoid talking about what is important | | B. Beat around the bush | II. To refuse to acknowledge a known truth | | C. Spill the beans | III. Being very happy | | D. On cloud nine | IV. To reveal secret information | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q29:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | | --- | --- | | A. A black sheep | I. Not as easy as it appears to be | | B. Hue and cry | II. Being a disgrace for the family | | C. Easier said than done | III. Make an extra effort | | D. Go the extra mile | IV. A great noise | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q30:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II | List I (Idiom) | List II (Meaning) | | --- | --- | | A. In a nutshell | I. Being angry about something | | B. Up in arms | II. It's upto you | | C. The ball is in your court | III. In a short, clear way | | D. Turn a deaf ear | IV. To ignore what someone is saying | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q31:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Easy

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence given below : "The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree"

Metaphor

Simile

Irony

Apostrophe

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q32:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Easy

Identify the figure of speech used in the given sentence : "Life is a dream"

Simile

Personification

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q33:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Easy

Identify the figure of speech used in the given sentence : "Why, man, if the river were dry, I am able to fill it with tears"

Simile

Personification

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q34:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Medium

Match the Expression in List I with its Figure of Speech in List II | List I (Expression) | List II (Figure of Speech) | | --- | --- | | A. He is cunningly simple | I. Exclamation | | B. Who is here so vile that will not love his country | II. Oxymoron | | C. What a piece of work is man | III. Personification | | D. Laughter holding both her sides | IV. Interrogation | Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q35:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful paragraph. A. It grew dark. B. A stranger picked him up. C. The sun set. D. The traveller stumbled and fell down. E. Nothing was visible. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, E, D, C

D, E, B, A, C

C, A, E, D, B

E, A, C, D, B

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful paragraph. A. It drove the ship ashore. B. It remained there for several days. C. The wind was strong. D. The ship ran on to the sand. E. The ship was not seen thereafter. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, C, E, B, D

C, B, D, E, A

D, E, A, B, C

C, A, D, B, E

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful paragraph. A. His clothes became dirty. B. There he washed his dirty clothes. C. He fell to the ground. D. He struck his foot against a stone. E. He went to a nearby well. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

C, A, E, B, D

D, C, A, E, B

D, A, B, C, E

E, C, D, B, A

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. who were standing around him B. history says that Socretes C. as he was drinking D. continued to talk to his friends E. the cup of Hemlock Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, D, A, C, E

B, A, C, D, E

E, C, D, B, A

D, C, B, A, E

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q39:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same relation as: Light : Blind

Language : Deaf

Speech : Dumb

Tongue : Sound

Voice : Vibration

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same relation as: Walk : Stumble

Trot : Race

Look : Ogle

Hear : Ignore

Speak : Stammer

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same relation as: Sound : Cacophony

Taste : Style

Speech : Oration

Smell : Stench

Sight : Panorama

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same relation as: Run : Jog

Pick : Bounce

Swim : Dive

Rain : Drizzle

Dance : Sing

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q43:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given phrase / sentence : 'A book containing information on all subjects'

Appendix

Dictionary

Encyclopedia

Informative

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q44:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given phrase / sentence : 'Work for which no regular salary is paid'

Adhoc

Honorary

Honourable

Temporary

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given phrase / sentence : 'Scarcity of rain or water'

Flood

Dryness

Dehydration

Drought

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Match the Phrase/sentence in List I with One word substitute in List II | List I (Phrase/sentence) | List II (One word substitute) | | --- | --- | | A. A person who spends his money recklessly | I. Teetotaller | | B. One who abstains from alcoholic drink | II. Extravagant | | C. A person who helps a helpless person or stranger | III. Spendthrift | | D. One who wastes money for luxury | IV. Samaritan | Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill in the blank in the given sentence. The statue was _____ heavy that a crane was brought to lift it.

as

much

too

so

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill in the blank in the given sentence. _____ he worked so hard, he couldn't pass the examination.

Unless

Although

Until

Provided

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

23 Aug Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Sarita could not prevent her child _____ going out with the other children.

over

from

about

for

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

23 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Nobody should _____ of becoming rich without hard work.

accept

except

expect

excerpt

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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