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Q1:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: He was an old, man. So old that the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled parchment and he smelt peculiar. I could not see much more of him than his hands, because even in the high summer heat, he was completely covered in the folds of what looked like an ancient robe. My mother would have told me to stay clear of him. 'One never knows', she would have said 'one hears so many strange things'. My mother always hears vague, strange things that other people never seem to. But she was three thousand miles away, looking after my youngest aunt, who was about to have a baby, while I was spending my summer holidays here, at my grandmother's place. And I was angry and bored. What sort of holiday was this? My cousins were all busy with exams, or had some reason or the other for not coming. There was nobody to play with, no school tales to tell, no jokes to exchange. Instead, my grandmother was trying to teach me to cook and to stick to her rules because, according to her, I was no longer a child. I was now a regular young lady. How I hated it! I hated learning to cook, I hated the rules. Most of all, I hated the waste of a whole summer holiday in that dismal dusty town with no friends and nowhere to go, not even a library. The old man was sitting under a huge tree whose branches spread out like the spokes of an umbrella. He was staring ahead, as if he was looking out at sea, at sparkling white sailboats which were tracing disappearing patterns in the water, dipping and skimming, like dancers on ice skates. All I saw was a deserted roadside with the heat shimmering like broken bits of glass. 'Sit!' his voice rang out suddenly. My skin jumped. How had he seen me when I had come up from behind? 'Sit', he said again. 'Sit on the stone.' What stone? I looked around and saw a grey, flat stone, under the tree. I touched it. It was dry, and curiously enough, it felt cool. I sat on it. 'Close your eyes and listen,' he said I closed my eyes. I waited. What was I supposed to hear? 'A story,' his voice said. A story that will serve you.

Match list I with list II | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. The old man | I. was about to have a baby | | B. My mother | II. smelt peculiar and even the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled parchment | | C. My youngest aunt | III. always hears vague and strange things | | D. My cousins | IV. were busy with exams | Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q2:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: He was an old, man. So old that the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled parchment and he smelt peculiar. I could not see much more of him than his hands, because even in the high summer heat, he was completely covered in the folds of what looked like an ancient robe. My mother would have told me to stay clear of him. 'One never knows', she would have said 'one hears so many strange things'. My mother always hears vague, strange things that other people never seem to. But she was three thousand miles away, looking after my youngest aunt, who was about to have a baby, while I was spending my summer holidays here, at my grandmother's place. And I was angry and bored. What sort of holiday was this? My cousins were all busy with exams, or had some reason or the other for not coming. There was nobody to play with, no school tales to tell, no jokes to exchange. Instead, my grandmother was trying to teach me to cook and to stick to her rules because, according to her, I was no longer a child. I was now a regular young lady. How I hated it! I hated learning to cook, I hated the rules. Most of all, I hated the waste of a whole summer holiday in that dismal dusty town with no friends and nowhere to go, not even a library. The old man was sitting under a huge tree whose branches spread out like the spokes of an umbrella. He was staring ahead, as if he was looking out at sea, at sparkling white sailboats which were tracing disappearing patterns in the water, dipping and skimming, like dancers on ice skates. All I saw was a deserted roadside with the heat shimmering like broken bits of glass. 'Sit!' his voice rang out suddenly. My skin jumped. How had he seen me when I had come up from behind? 'Sit', he said again. 'Sit on the stone.' What stone? I looked around and saw a grey, flat stone, under the tree. I touched it. It was dry, and curiously enough, it felt cool. I sat on it. 'Close your eyes and listen,' he said I closed my eyes. I waited. What was I supposed to hear? 'A story,' his voice said. A story that will serve you.

The author was able to see only the hands of the old man because _________.

he was completely covered in the folds of an ancient robe

he was invisible

he was immersed inside the water

he was hiding behind a tree

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: He was an old, man. So old that the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled parchment and he smelt peculiar. I could not see much more of him than his hands, because even in the high summer heat, he was completely covered in the folds of what looked like an ancient robe. My mother would have told me to stay clear of him. 'One never knows', she would have said 'one hears so many strange things'. My mother always hears vague, strange things that other people never seem to. But she was three thousand miles away, looking after my youngest aunt, who was about to have a baby, while I was spending my summer holidays here, at my grandmother's place. And I was angry and bored. What sort of holiday was this? My cousins were all busy with exams, or had some reason or the other for not coming. There was nobody to play with, no school tales to tell, no jokes to exchange. Instead, my grandmother was trying to teach me to cook and to stick to her rules because, according to her, I was no longer a child. I was now a regular young lady. How I hated it! I hated learning to cook, I hated the rules. Most of all, I hated the waste of a whole summer holiday in that dismal dusty town with no friends and nowhere to go, not even a library. The old man was sitting under a huge tree whose branches spread out like the spokes of an umbrella. He was staring ahead, as if he was looking out at sea, at sparkling white sailboats which were tracing disappearing patterns in the water, dipping and skimming, like dancers on ice skates. All I saw was a deserted roadside with the heat shimmering like broken bits of glass. 'Sit!' his voice rang out suddenly. My skin jumped. How had he seen me when I had come up from behind? 'Sit', he said again. 'Sit on the stone.' What stone? I looked around and saw a grey, flat stone, under the tree. I touched it. It was dry, and curiously enough, it felt cool. I sat on it. 'Close your eyes and listen,' he said I closed my eyes. I waited. What was I supposed to hear? 'A story,' his voice said. A story that will serve you.

Why was the author angry and bored during her summer holidays?

She was gives a lot of extra work to finish.

She had nobody to play with and no one with whom she could talk freely.

She was unable to go outside and enjoy nature.

She was not able to work with the old man.

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q4:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: He was an old, man. So old that the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled parchment and he smelt peculiar. I could not see much more of him than his hands, because even in the high summer heat, he was completely covered in the folds of what looked like an ancient robe. My mother would have told me to stay clear of him. 'One never knows', she would have said 'one hears so many strange things'. My mother always hears vague, strange things that other people never seem to. But she was three thousand miles away, looking after my youngest aunt, who was about to have a baby, while I was spending my summer holidays here, at my grandmother's place. And I was angry and bored. What sort of holiday was this? My cousins were all busy with exams, or had some reason or the other for not coming. There was nobody to play with, no school tales to tell, no jokes to exchange. Instead, my grandmother was trying to teach me to cook and to stick to her rules because, according to her, I was no longer a child. I was now a regular young lady. How I hated it! I hated learning to cook, I hated the rules. Most of all, I hated the waste of a whole summer holiday in that dismal dusty town with no friends and nowhere to go, not even a library. The old man was sitting under a huge tree whose branches spread out like the spokes of an umbrella. He was staring ahead, as if he was looking out at sea, at sparkling white sailboats which were tracing disappearing patterns in the water, dipping and skimming, like dancers on ice skates. All I saw was a deserted roadside with the heat shimmering like broken bits of glass. 'Sit!' his voice rang out suddenly. My skin jumped. How had he seen me when I had come up from behind? 'Sit', he said again. 'Sit on the stone.' What stone? I looked around and saw a grey, flat stone, under the tree. I touched it. It was dry, and curiously enough, it felt cool. I sat on it. 'Close your eyes and listen,' he said I closed my eyes. I waited. What was I supposed to hear? 'A story,' his voice said. A story that will serve you.

What was the impression of the author about her mother?

She felt that her mother was very talkative and annoying.

She felt that her mother used to hear vague, strange things.

She was appreciative of the fact that her mother was very supportive and caring.

She disapproved her mother being a hard task master.

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q5:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: He was an old, man. So old that the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled parchment and he smelt peculiar. I could not see much more of him than his hands, because even in the high summer heat, he was completely covered in the folds of what looked like an ancient robe. My mother would have told me to stay clear of him. 'One never knows', she would have said 'one hears so many strange things'. My mother always hears vague, strange things that other people never seem to. But she was three thousand miles away, looking after my youngest aunt, who was about to have a baby, while I was spending my summer holidays here, at my grandmother's place. And I was angry and bored. What sort of holiday was this? My cousins were all busy with exams, or had some reason or the other for not coming. There was nobody to play with, no school tales to tell, no jokes to exchange. Instead, my grandmother was trying to teach me to cook and to stick to her rules because, according to her, I was no longer a child. I was now a regular young lady. How I hated it! I hated learning to cook, I hated the rules. Most of all, I hated the waste of a whole summer holiday in that dismal dusty town with no friends and nowhere to go, not even a library. The old man was sitting under a huge tree whose branches spread out like the spokes of an umbrella. He was staring ahead, as if he was looking out at sea, at sparkling white sailboats which were tracing disappearing patterns in the water, dipping and skimming, like dancers on ice skates. All I saw was a deserted roadside with the heat shimmering like broken bits of glass. 'Sit!' his voice rang out suddenly. My skin jumped. How had he seen me when I had come up from behind? 'Sit', he said again. 'Sit on the stone.' What stone? I looked around and saw a grey, flat stone, under the tree. I touched it. It was dry, and curiously enough, it felt cool. I sat on it. 'Close your eyes and listen,' he said I closed my eyes. I waited. What was I supposed to hear? 'A story,' his voice said. A story that will serve you.

Parents often warn their children to stay clear of the strangers because ______.

all strangers are always dangerous

children are innocent and can easily be fooled by strangers

strangers usually ignore children

strangers are never found in big cities

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: He was an old, man. So old that the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled parchment and he smelt peculiar. I could not see much more of him than his hands, because even in the high summer heat, he was completely covered in the folds of what looked like an ancient robe. My mother would have told me to stay clear of him. 'One never knows', she would have said 'one hears so many strange things'. My mother always hears vague, strange things that other people never seem to. But she was three thousand miles away, looking after my youngest aunt, who was about to have a baby, while I was spending my summer holidays here, at my grandmother's place. And I was angry and bored. What sort of holiday was this? My cousins were all busy with exams, or had some reason or the other for not coming. There was nobody to play with, no school tales to tell, no jokes to exchange. Instead, my grandmother was trying to teach me to cook and to stick to her rules because, according to her, I was no longer a child. I was now a regular young lady. How I hated it! I hated learning to cook, I hated the rules. Most of all, I hated the waste of a whole summer holiday in that dismal dusty town with no friends and nowhere to go, not even a library. The old man was sitting under a huge tree whose branches spread out like the spokes of an umbrella. He was staring ahead, as if he was looking out at sea, at sparkling white sailboats which were tracing disappearing patterns in the water, dipping and skimming, like dancers on ice skates. All I saw was a deserted roadside with the heat shimmering like broken bits of glass. 'Sit!' his voice rang out suddenly. My skin jumped. How had he seen me when I had come up from behind? 'Sit', he said again. 'Sit on the stone.' What stone? I looked around and saw a grey, flat stone, under the tree. I touched it. It was dry, and curiously enough, it felt cool. I sat on it. 'Close your eyes and listen,' he said I closed my eyes. I waited. What was I supposed to hear? 'A story,' his voice said. A story that will serve you.

In the extract the grandmother was trying to teach the author some traditional culinary skills because _________.

she thought that the author was old and mature enough to begin learning the traditions a lady is supposed to know

she thought that the author should be engaged in studies

the grand mother was over loaded with work and needed help

the grandmother loved cooking and to give cooking classes

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q7:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

During his frequent visits to Thumba, Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of the work with the entire team. He never gave directions. Rather, through a free exchange of views, he led us forward into new terrain which often revealed an unforeseen solution. Perhaps he was aware that though a particular goal might be clear to himself, and he could give adequate directions for its accomplishment, his team members might have resisted working towards a goal that made no sense to them. He considered the collective understanding of the problem the main attribute of effective leadership. He once told me, 'Look, my job is to make decisions; but it is equally important to see to it that these decisions are accepted by my team members.' In fact, Prof. Sarabhai took a series of decision that were to become the life-mission of many. We would make our own rockets, our own Satellite Launch Vehicles (SLVs) and our own satellites. And this would not be done one-by-one but concurrently, in a multi-dimensional fashion.

Prof. Sarabhai believed in ____________.

restriction of free exchange of views

leading the team with well defined and clear directions only

unique way of working all by himself

collective understanding of the problem as the main attribute of effective leadership

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

During his frequent visits to Thumba, Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of the work with the entire team. He never gave directions. Rather, through a free exchange of views, he led us forward into new terrain which often revealed an unforeseen solution. Perhaps he was aware that though a particular goal might be clear to himself, and he could give adequate directions for its accomplishment, his team members might have resisted working towards a goal that made no sense to them. He considered the collective understanding of the problem the main attribute of effective leadership. He once told me, 'Look, my job is to make decisions; but it is equally important to see to it that these decisions are accepted by my team members.' In fact, Prof. Sarabhai took a series of decision that were to become the life-mission of many. We would make our own rockets, our own Satellite Launch Vehicles (SLVs) and our own satellites. And this would not be done one-by-one but concurrently, in a multi-dimensional fashion.

Prof. Sarabhai would frequently visit _____________.

ISKO

IMO

Thumba

IIT Madras

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q9:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

During his frequent visits to Thumba, Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of the work with the entire team. He never gave directions. Rather, through a free exchange of views, he led us forward into new terrain which often revealed an unforeseen solution. Perhaps he was aware that though a particular goal might be clear to himself, and he could give adequate directions for its accomplishment, his team members might have resisted working towards a goal that made no sense to them. He considered the collective understanding of the problem the main attribute of effective leadership. He once told me, 'Look, my job is to make decisions; but it is equally important to see to it that these decisions are accepted by my team members.' In fact, Prof. Sarabhai took a series of decision that were to become the life-mission of many. We would make our own rockets, our own Satellite Launch Vehicles (SLVs) and our own satellites. And this would not be done one-by-one but concurrently, in a multi-dimensional fashion.

The strategy used by Prof Sarabhai to lead his team was _______________.

to encourage free exchange of views that would lead his teams to new unexplored realms

set simple well defined goals for every member

great hostile division in his team

to encourage ever member to work in different and conflicting directions

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

During his frequent visits to Thumba, Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of the work with the entire team. He never gave directions. Rather, through a free exchange of views, he led us forward into new terrain which often revealed an unforeseen solution. Perhaps he was aware that though a particular goal might be clear to himself, and he could give adequate directions for its accomplishment, his team members might have resisted working towards a goal that made no sense to them. He considered the collective understanding of the problem the main attribute of effective leadership. He once told me, 'Look, my job is to make decisions; but it is equally important to see to it that these decisions are accepted by my team members.' In fact, Prof. Sarabhai took a series of decision that were to become the life-mission of many. We would make our own rockets, our own Satellite Launch Vehicles (SLVs) and our own satellites. And this would not be done one-by-one but concurrently, in a multi-dimensional fashion.

The passage makes it very clear that, Prof Sarabhai was indeed a great team player as well. This becomes obvious from:

Prof. Sarabhai once said,' Look my job is to make decisions but it is equally important to see to it that these decision are accepted by my team members.'

We would make our satellites.

Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of work.

Work would not be done on by one but concurrently in a multi-dimensional fashion

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

During his frequent visits to Thumba, Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of the work with the entire team. He never gave directions. Rather, through a free exchange of views, he led us forward into new terrain which often revealed an unforeseen solution. Perhaps he was aware that though a particular goal might be clear to himself, and he could give adequate directions for its accomplishment, his team members might have resisted working towards a goal that made no sense to them. He considered the collective understanding of the problem the main attribute of effective leadership. He once told me, 'Look, my job is to make decisions; but it is equally important to see to it that these decisions are accepted by my team members.' In fact, Prof. Sarabhai took a series of decision that were to become the life-mission of many. We would make our own rockets, our own Satellite Launch Vehicles (SLVs) and our own satellites. And this would not be done one-by-one but concurrently, in a multi-dimensional fashion.

The series of decisions taken by Prof. Sarabhai opened many ___________.

space scientists to make their own space stations in deep space.

space scientist to make their own SLVs and their own satellites.

nuclear scientists to build their own mini nuclear plant

nuclear medine experts to create their unique line of treatment

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

During his frequent visits to Thumba, Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of the work with the entire team. He never gave directions. Rather, through a free exchange of views, he led us forward into new terrain which often revealed an unforeseen solution. Perhaps he was aware that though a particular goal might be clear to himself, and he could give adequate directions for its accomplishment, his team members might have resisted working towards a goal that made no sense to them. He considered the collective understanding of the problem the main attribute of effective leadership. He once told me, 'Look, my job is to make decisions; but it is equally important to see to it that these decisions are accepted by my team members.' In fact, Prof. Sarabhai took a series of decision that were to become the life-mission of many. We would make our own rockets, our own Satellite Launch Vehicles (SLVs) and our own satellites. And this would not be done one-by-one but concurrently, in a multi-dimensional fashion.

Match list I with list II | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Prof Sarabhai | I. never gave directions | | B. Prof Sarabhai series of decisions | II. became life mission of many | | C. Prof Sarabhai is an | III. Indian highly lauded and admired space scientist | | D. Prof Sarabhai would | IV. review the work with the entire team | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The environment comprises all the physical, social and cultural factors and conditions influencing the existence or the development of an organism. Due to indiscriminate industrialization, man has created a state of decadence. He has continuously tempered with nature which has resulted in the treat to the sustenance of mankind. Although, attempts have been made to restore nature to its previous state of purity and serenity, the efforts have not been whole-hearted. Earth is the home we all share and would pass on to our future generation as their legacy. But if they inherit the present state of the world, they would be unable to sustain themselves. Man has steadily improved the technologies and other means necessary for higher production of wealth and for the availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasures. The industrial revolution led to drastic escalation of earth's surface temperature. Man exploited nature for his benefits, without any foresight as to what the implications of his actions would be. Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in urban migration as the rural poor settled in cities in search of opportunities. Cities, already facing a population crisis could not accommodate the migrates and this led to the development of slums. This has resulted in increased pressure on the available resources and further degradation of the environment.

Match list I with list II | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Indiscriminate industrialization | I. if they inherit the present state of the world | | B. Mans tempering with nature | II. has resulted in the threat to the sustenance of mankind | | C. Future generation won't sustain themselves | III. has created state of decadence | | D. The industrial revolution | IV. led to drastic escalation of Earth surface temperature | Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The environment comprises all the physical, social and cultural factors and conditions influencing the existence or the development of an organism. Due to indiscriminate industrialization, man has created a state of decadence. He has continuously tempered with nature which has resulted in the treat to the sustenance of mankind. Although, attempts have been made to restore nature to its previous state of purity and serenity, the efforts have not been whole-hearted. Earth is the home we all share and would pass on to our future generation as their legacy. But if they inherit the present state of the world, they would be unable to sustain themselves. Man has steadily improved the technologies and other means necessary for higher production of wealth and for the availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasures. The industrial revolution led to drastic escalation of earth's surface temperature. Man exploited nature for his benefits, without any foresight as to what the implications of his actions would be. Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in urban migration as the rural poor settled in cities in search of opportunities. Cities, already facing a population crisis could not accommodate the migrates and this led to the development of slums. This has resulted in increased pressure on the available resources and further degradation of the environment.

A state of decadence has come about because of ___________.

indiscriminate exploitation of artificial intelligence

natural disasters creating havoc in the modern cities

over population of wild life

indiscriminate industrialization

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The environment comprises all the physical, social and cultural factors and conditions influencing the existence or the development of an organism. Due to indiscriminate industrialization, man has created a state of decadence. He has continuously tempered with nature which has resulted in the treat to the sustenance of mankind. Although, attempts have been made to restore nature to its previous state of purity and serenity, the efforts have not been whole-hearted. Earth is the home we all share and would pass on to our future generation as their legacy. But if they inherit the present state of the world, they would be unable to sustain themselves. Man has steadily improved the technologies and other means necessary for higher production of wealth and for the availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasures. The industrial revolution led to drastic escalation of earth's surface temperature. Man exploited nature for his benefits, without any foresight as to what the implications of his actions would be. Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in urban migration as the rural poor settled in cities in search of opportunities. Cities, already facing a population crisis could not accommodate the migrates and this led to the development of slums. This has resulted in increased pressure on the available resources and further degradation of the environment.

Why according to the author, the future generation may find it difficult to sustain life on earth?

Due to uncontrollable Global warming only

If they inherit an over exploited planet and its environment then they will not have the same mother nature as we have now

Because they may choose to live in the planet Mars

Because they will not be a responsible and well read generation

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The environment comprises all the physical, social and cultural factors and conditions influencing the existence or the development of an organism. Due to indiscriminate industrialization, man has created a state of decadence. He has continuously tempered with nature which has resulted in the treat to the sustenance of mankind. Although, attempts have been made to restore nature to its previous state of purity and serenity, the efforts have not been whole-hearted. Earth is the home we all share and would pass on to our future generation as their legacy. But if they inherit the present state of the world, they would be unable to sustain themselves. Man has steadily improved the technologies and other means necessary for higher production of wealth and for the availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasures. The industrial revolution led to drastic escalation of earth's surface temperature. Man exploited nature for his benefits, without any foresight as to what the implications of his actions would be. Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in urban migration as the rural poor settled in cities in search of opportunities. Cities, already facing a population crisis could not accommodate the migrates and this led to the development of slums. This has resulted in increased pressure on the available resources and further degradation of the environment.

On the basis of reading of the passage it can be said that this passage is concerned about ______________.

Deforestation only

Environment pollution only

Exploitation of nature by man for his benefits

Misuse of our progressive technologies only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The environment comprises all the physical, social and cultural factors and conditions influencing the existence or the development of an organism. Due to indiscriminate industrialization, man has created a state of decadence. He has continuously tempered with nature which has resulted in the treat to the sustenance of mankind. Although, attempts have been made to restore nature to its previous state of purity and serenity, the efforts have not been whole-hearted. Earth is the home we all share and would pass on to our future generation as their legacy. But if they inherit the present state of the world, they would be unable to sustain themselves. Man has steadily improved the technologies and other means necessary for higher production of wealth and for the availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasures. The industrial revolution led to drastic escalation of earth's surface temperature. Man exploited nature for his benefits, without any foresight as to what the implications of his actions would be. Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in urban migration as the rural poor settled in cities in search of opportunities. Cities, already facing a population crisis could not accommodate the migrates and this led to the development of slums. This has resulted in increased pressure on the available resources and further degradation of the environment.

Industrialization has resulted in _______.

Overpopulation and pollution of the ocean only

Mindless overuse of nature resources only

The modernization of the European natures only

Unhealthy over crowding of cities and the migration of people from rural areas to the cities

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q18:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The environment comprises all the physical, social and cultural factors and conditions influencing the existence or the development of an organism. Due to indiscriminate industrialization, man has created a state of decadence. He has continuously tempered with nature which has resulted in the treat to the sustenance of mankind. Although, attempts have been made to restore nature to its previous state of purity and serenity, the efforts have not been whole-hearted. Earth is the home we all share and would pass on to our future generation as their legacy. But if they inherit the present state of the world, they would be unable to sustain themselves. Man has steadily improved the technologies and other means necessary for higher production of wealth and for the availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasures. The industrial revolution led to drastic escalation of earth's surface temperature. Man exploited nature for his benefits, without any foresight as to what the implications of his actions would be. Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in urban migration as the rural poor settled in cities in search of opportunities. Cities, already facing a population crisis could not accommodate the migrates and this led to the development of slums. This has resulted in increased pressure on the available resources and further degradation of the environment.

What is the result of technological advancement of mankind?

Availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasure

Availability of gadgets to connect people with others

Mindless production of nuclear plants

Lack of time and neglect of vital wash

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose one option which can replace the given phrase. One who is rather gloomy and sees only darker and negative side of things.

Iconoclast

Sculptor

Pessimist

Protestant

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q20:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose one option which can replace the given phrase. One who holds a professional post or does a job with any salary.

Honorary

Cowardly

Charity

Blasphemy

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q21:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

From the given options, select the one which can replace the given phrase: Oligarchy

When power concentrates in the hands of group of people

Name of a group of people who grow olives

Name of a community whose staple diet is olives

Health resort in ancient India

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q22:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

From the given options, select the one which can replace the given phrase: One who is present everywhere.

Presentable

Presently

Omnipresent

Ominous

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words. Insipid : Plain

Trivial : Insignificant

Irksome : Pleasant

Lazy : Agile

Rough : Innocent

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words. Complete : Partial

Silent : Reticent

Cautious : Alert

Roam : Wander

Gallant : Coward

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q25:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words: Apparent : Evident

Tranquil : Excited

Foster : Nurture

Negligent : Careless

Identical : Distinct

Correct Answer

Option 2,3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q26:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Analogies

Medium

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words: Regret : Rejoice

Stable : Steady

Prevent : Promote

Console : Comfort

Hurry : Haste

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words: Man of letters

A well educated and a wise person

An illiterate person

A newspaper editor

A cinema actor

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words: Order of the day

The rules and regulations of an institution only

The fashion of the current times

The verdict of a count of law

A book of moral verdicts

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q29:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which correctly explains the given expression: Latin and Greek

Matter and content very difficult to understand

Very primitive content

European films

Old religious scriptures from Europe

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q30:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

From the options given below, select the one which correctly explains the given expression: Leave no stone unturned

To try cultivation of barren lands

To make efforts to claim a rocky land

To make all efforts and try every hand to succeed at something

To train to become a sculptor

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q31:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Easy

From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: He is suffering a sweet sorrow of leaving his school after 12 years.

Personification

Methaphor

Oxymoron

Pun

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q32:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Easy

From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: The window gives a startling simple serene and a scenic view.

Oxymoron

Alliteration

Pun

Metaphor

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q33:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Easy

From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: Though a little pup yet monochrome runs like a cheetah

Pun

Simile

Metaphor

Oxymoron

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q34:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Literary Devices

Easy

From the given options select the figure of speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: Beauty is a fading flower

Metaphor

Oxymoron

Pun

Simile

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q35:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. democratic way of life B. for all is one of the C. the principals of equal justice D. cornerstones of our Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

D, B, C, A

C, D, B, A

C, B, D, A

A, B, C, D

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. are the qualities that B. we interview applicants C. we look for when D. honesty integrity and intelligence Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

C, D, B, A

D, A, C, B

B, C, A, D

D, C, B, A

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. by all his colleagues B. he is always liked C. and superiors as well D. being a very efficient worker Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

D, B, A, C

D, A, C, B

B, C, D, A

A, B, C, D

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

26 Aug Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. as soon as the Managing Director B. all the workers approached him C. and reported the matter D. entered the factory Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

C, D, B, A

A, C, B, D

A, D, B, C

B, D, A, C

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q39:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Spelling

Easy

From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.

Rekloose

Reklose

Recluse

Reclose

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Spelling

Easy

From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.

Harbivarous

Herbivorous

Harbivorous

Hervivarous

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Spelling

Easy

From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.

Emigrent

Eimeegrant

Immigrant

Imigrant

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Spelling

Medium

From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.

Filistic

Pioleestin

Fileetine

Philistine

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q43:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to the given word: Alleviate

Relieve

Increase

Amplify

Intensity

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is closest in meaning to the given word. Provoke

Comfort

Praise

Agitate

Promote

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is closest in meaning to the given word. Novel

Outdated

Obsolete

Ordinary

Modern

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to the given word Relinquish

Capture

Continue

Surrender

Hold

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is Opposite in meaning to the given word: Dextrous

Quick

Durable

Clumsy

Coward

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q48:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word: Exuberant

Lively

Lethargic

Lonely

Liberal

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q49:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word: Random

Sudden

Immediate

Hinder

Deliberate

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

26 Aug Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word: Deception

Deceit

Discourage

Honesty

Glorify

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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