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Q1:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

I was raised by a teacher. My mother is a professor of early education. And from the time I went to kindergarten through my senior year in high school, I went to public schools. I wouldn't trade that education and experience for anything. I had incredible teachers. As I look at my life today, the things I value most about myself- my imagination, my love of acting, my passion for writing, my love of learning, my curiosity- all come from how I was parented and taught. And none of these qualities that I've just mentioned, none of these qualities that I prize so deeply, that have brought me so much joy, that have brought me so much professional success- none of these qualities that make me who I am can be tested. I said before that I had incredible teachers. And that's true. But it's more than that. My teachers were EMPOWERED to teach me. Their time wasn't taken up with a bunch of test prep-this silly drill and kill nonsense that any serious person knows doesn't promote real learning. No, my teachers were free to approach me and every kid in that classroom like an individual puzzle. They took so much care in figuring out who we were and how best to make the lessons resonate with each of us. They were empowered to unlock our potential. They were allowed to be teachers.

The extract is a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_ of teachers.

eulogy

euphemism

euphoria

evaluation

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q2:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

I was raised by a teacher. My mother is a professor of early education. And from the time I went to kindergarten through my senior year in high school, I went to public schools. I wouldn't trade that education and experience for anything. I had incredible teachers. As I look at my life today, the things I value most about myself- my imagination, my love of acting, my passion for writing, my love of learning, my curiosity- all come from how I was parented and taught. And none of these qualities that I've just mentioned, none of these qualities that I prize so deeply, that have brought me so much joy, that have brought me so much professional success- none of these qualities that make me who I am can be tested. I said before that I had incredible teachers. And that's true. But it's more than that. My teachers were EMPOWERED to teach me. Their time wasn't taken up with a bunch of test prep-this silly drill and kill nonsense that any serious person knows doesn't promote real learning. No, my teachers were free to approach me and every kid in that classroom like an individual puzzle. They took so much care in figuring out who we were and how best to make the lessons resonate with each of us. They were empowered to unlock our potential. They were allowed to be teachers.

The writer salutes his teachers for all this EXCEPT:

sharpening his imagination

piquing his curiosity

honing his creative skills

disciplining his temperament

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q3:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Easy

I was raised by a teacher. My mother is a professor of early education. And from the time I went to kindergarten through my senior year in high school, I went to public schools. I wouldn't trade that education and experience for anything. I had incredible teachers. As I look at my life today, the things I value most about myself- my imagination, my love of acting, my passion for writing, my love of learning, my curiosity- all come from how I was parented and taught. And none of these qualities that I've just mentioned, none of these qualities that I prize so deeply, that have brought me so much joy, that have brought me so much professional success- none of these qualities that make me who I am can be tested. I said before that I had incredible teachers. And that's true. But it's more than that. My teachers were EMPOWERED to teach me. Their time wasn't taken up with a bunch of test prep-this silly drill and kill nonsense that any serious person knows doesn't promote real learning. No, my teachers were free to approach me and every kid in that classroom like an individual puzzle. They took so much care in figuring out who we were and how best to make the lessons resonate with each of us. They were empowered to unlock our potential. They were allowed to be teachers.

The literary device used in the line- approached every kid in class 'like an individual puzzle' is:

Metaphor

Personification

Simile

Anaphora

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q4:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

I was raised by a teacher. My mother is a professor of early education. And from the time I went to kindergarten through my senior year in high school, I went to public schools. I wouldn't trade that education and experience for anything. I had incredible teachers. As I look at my life today, the things I value most about myself- my imagination, my love of acting, my passion for writing, my love of learning, my curiosity- all come from how I was parented and taught. And none of these qualities that I've just mentioned, none of these qualities that I prize so deeply, that have brought me so much joy, that have brought me so much professional success- none of these qualities that make me who I am can be tested. I said before that I had incredible teachers. And that's true. But it's more than that. My teachers were EMPOWERED to teach me. Their time wasn't taken up with a bunch of test prep-this silly drill and kill nonsense that any serious person knows doesn't promote real learning. No, my teachers were free to approach me and every kid in that classroom like an individual puzzle. They took so much care in figuring out who we were and how best to make the lessons resonate with each of us. They were empowered to unlock our potential. They were allowed to be teachers.

The writer's teachers were empowered because they :

made wonderful tests

unlocked a student's potential

curbed a student's curiosity

worked within strict confines

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q5:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

The recently launched Mission ShakthiSAT, is an ambitious initiative that aims to empower young girls worldwide to excel in space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This historic all-girls mission, led by Space Kidz India (SKI), involves a spacecraft journey from lunar-to-lunar orbit and will be part of ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026. Through this mission, SKI seeks to inspire young women to lead in space sciences and demonstrate their potential in STEM fields. Space Kidz India has a proven track record, having launched 19 Near Space Launch Vehicles, 3 Suborbital Payloads, and 5 Orbital Satellites. The mission's goal is to provide girls with the opportunity to contribute to an actual space mission and witness their satellite journey to the Moon. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of SKI, emphasized that Mission ShakthiSAT is about creating a global platform where young women can innovate and lead in space sciences. The mission represents the limitless potential of women and their role in shaping the future of space exploration. Meridian Space Command, a UK-based company, has partnered with SKI for mission management and in-space transportation. Using its orbital transfer vehicle, Meridian will efficiently transport the orbiter and lander to lunar orbit via PSLV, with a planned crash landing on the Moon. The ShaktiSAT programme also includes an online training curriculum on space technology fundamentals, spacecraft systems, and payload development. Following the online courses, 108 girls from 108 countries will be selected to participate in intensive hands-on training in India, where they will collaborate to design, build, and test a satellite for the mission.

How will the ShaktiSAT mission facilitate global collaboration in space?

By involving girl participants from 108 countries, for hands-on training in India.

By building the first international space station in collaboration with other space agencies

By launching individual satellites from all the 108 countries involved

By involving 108 countries in funding the ambitious and one of its kind mission

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q6:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

The recently launched Mission ShakthiSAT, is an ambitious initiative that aims to empower young girls worldwide to excel in space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This historic all-girls mission, led by Space Kidz India (SKI), involves a spacecraft journey from lunar-to-lunar orbit and will be part of ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026. Through this mission, SKI seeks to inspire young women to lead in space sciences and demonstrate their potential in STEM fields. Space Kidz India has a proven track record, having launched 19 Near Space Launch Vehicles, 3 Suborbital Payloads, and 5 Orbital Satellites. The mission's goal is to provide girls with the opportunity to contribute to an actual space mission and witness their satellite journey to the Moon. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of SKI, emphasized that Mission ShakthiSAT is about creating a global platform where young women can innovate and lead in space sciences. The mission represents the limitless potential of women and their role in shaping the future of space exploration. Meridian Space Command, a UK-based company, has partnered with SKI for mission management and in-space transportation. Using its orbital transfer vehicle, Meridian will efficiently transport the orbiter and lander to lunar orbit via PSLV, with a planned crash landing on the Moon. The ShaktiSAT programme also includes an online training curriculum on space technology fundamentals, spacecraft systems, and payload development. Following the online courses, 108 girls from 108 countries will be selected to participate in intensive hands-on training in India, where they will collaborate to design, build, and test a satellite for the mission.

What educational component does the ShaktiSAT programme provide for young girls before their hands-on training?

An opportunity to research and study asteroid mining

An online training curriculum on space technology fundamentals

A practical course on space shuttle piloting

An internship program with ISRO

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q7:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

The recently launched Mission ShakthiSAT, is an ambitious initiative that aims to empower young girls worldwide to excel in space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This historic all-girls mission, led by Space Kidz India (SKI), involves a spacecraft journey from lunar-to-lunar orbit and will be part of ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026. Through this mission, SKI seeks to inspire young women to lead in space sciences and demonstrate their potential in STEM fields. Space Kidz India has a proven track record, having launched 19 Near Space Launch Vehicles, 3 Suborbital Payloads, and 5 Orbital Satellites. The mission's goal is to provide girls with the opportunity to contribute to an actual space mission and witness their satellite journey to the Moon. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of SKI, emphasized that Mission ShakthiSAT is about creating a global platform where young women can innovate and lead in space sciences. The mission represents the limitless potential of women and their role in shaping the future of space exploration. Meridian Space Command, a UK-based company, has partnered with SKI for mission management and in-space transportation. Using its orbital transfer vehicle, Meridian will efficiently transport the orbiter and lander to lunar orbit via PSLV, with a planned crash landing on the Moon. The ShaktiSAT programme also includes an online training curriculum on space technology fundamentals, spacecraft systems, and payload development. Following the online courses, 108 girls from 108 countries will be selected to participate in intensive hands-on training in India, where they will collaborate to design, build, and test a satellite for the mission.

What is the primary aim of Mission ShakthiSAT?

To launch a satellite to planet Mars

Empowering young girls to lead and excel in space science

To develop a new type of spacecraft for deep space missions

To create a new International Space Station

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

The recently launched Mission ShakthiSAT, is an ambitious initiative that aims to empower young girls worldwide to excel in space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This historic all-girls mission, led by Space Kidz India (SKI), involves a spacecraft journey from lunar-to-lunar orbit and will be part of ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026. Through this mission, SKI seeks to inspire young women to lead in space sciences and demonstrate their potential in STEM fields. Space Kidz India has a proven track record, having launched 19 Near Space Launch Vehicles, 3 Suborbital Payloads, and 5 Orbital Satellites. The mission's goal is to provide girls with the opportunity to contribute to an actual space mission and witness their satellite journey to the Moon. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of SKI, emphasized that Mission ShakthiSAT is about creating a global platform where young women can innovate and lead in space sciences. The mission represents the limitless potential of women and their role in shaping the future of space exploration. Meridian Space Command, a UK-based company, has partnered with SKI for mission management and in-space transportation. Using its orbital transfer vehicle, Meridian will efficiently transport the orbiter and lander to lunar orbit via PSLV, with a planned crash landing on the Moon. The ShaktiSAT programme also includes an online training curriculum on space technology fundamentals, spacecraft systems, and payload development. Following the online courses, 108 girls from 108 countries will be selected to participate in intensive hands-on training in India, where they will collaborate to design, build, and test a satellite for the mission.

What is the significance of the Chandrayaan-4 mission in relation to ShakthiSAT?

It is absolutely unrelated to Mission ShakthiSAT's objectives

It will carry the first Indian woman astronaut to the Moon

It is going to be the first mission to use the ShaktiSAT spacecraft

It's student-built satellite will be launched as part of this mission in 2026

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q9:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

One afternoon in late June, as the sun shone warmly into the large courtyard, a very elegant Victoria, drawn by two sleek black horses, stopped in front of the mansion. The Countess descended the steps just as her husband, returning home, appeared at the carriage entrance. The Count paused, his face turning slightly pale as he observed his wife. She was strikingly beautiful, with her long oval face, an ivory-like complexion, large gray eyes, and jet-black hair. Her graceful and aristocratic demeanour only heightened her appeal. Without sparing him a glance or acknowledging his presence, she entered the carriage with a high-bred air that rekindled the burning jealousy which had long consumed him. Approaching her, he asked in a measured tone, "You are going for a drive?" She responded coldly, "You see I am." "May I join you?" he ventured, attempting to mask his unease. "The carriage belongs to you," she replied disdainfully, her tone cutting and dismissive. Without reacting to her hostility, he climbed in and gave the order: "To the Boulogne Woods" The footman took his place beside the coachman, and the spirited horses pranced onto the street. Husband and wife sat stiffly side by side in silence, the tension between them palpable. He hesitated, seeking a way to begin a conversation, but her resolute, icy demeanour held him back. Finally, as if by accident, his gloved hand brushed hers. She recoiled sharply, her gesture laden with unmistakable disgust. He remained thoughtful, in spite of his usual authoritative and despotic character, and finally said: "Gabrielle!"

What characteristic of the Countess reignited the count's jealousy?

her dismissive response to his question

her elegance and aristocratic demeanour

her choice of the Bois de Boulogne as the destination

her sharp tone when speaking to the coachman

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q10:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

One afternoon in late June, as the sun shone warmly into the large courtyard, a very elegant Victoria, drawn by two sleek black horses, stopped in front of the mansion. The Countess descended the steps just as her husband, returning home, appeared at the carriage entrance. The Count paused, his face turning slightly pale as he observed his wife. She was strikingly beautiful, with her long oval face, an ivory-like complexion, large gray eyes, and jet-black hair. Her graceful and aristocratic demeanour only heightened her appeal. Without sparing him a glance or acknowledging his presence, she entered the carriage with a high-bred air that rekindled the burning jealousy which had long consumed him. Approaching her, he asked in a measured tone, "You are going for a drive?" She responded coldly, "You see I am." "May I join you?" he ventured, attempting to mask his unease. "The carriage belongs to you," she replied disdainfully, her tone cutting and dismissive. Without reacting to her hostility, he climbed in and gave the order: "To the Boulogne Woods" The footman took his place beside the coachman, and the spirited horses pranced onto the street. Husband and wife sat stiffly side by side in silence, the tension between them palpable. He hesitated, seeking a way to begin a conversation, but her resolute, icy demeanour held him back. Finally, as if by accident, his gloved hand brushed hers. She recoiled sharply, her gesture laden with unmistakable disgust. He remained thoughtful, in spite of his usual authoritative and despotic character, and finally said: "Gabrielle!"

Which of the following best describes the atmosphere inside the carriage?

Calm and amicable, with exchange of polite conversation

Tense and silent, filled with unresolved emotions

Cheerful, light and lively, with both sharing an easy camaraderie

Toxic but hopeful, with efforts at reconciliation

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q11:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

One afternoon in late June, as the sun shone warmly into the large courtyard, a very elegant Victoria, drawn by two sleek black horses, stopped in front of the mansion. The Countess descended the steps just as her husband, returning home, appeared at the carriage entrance.<p>The Count paused, his face turning slightly pale as he observed his wife. She was strikingly beautiful, with her long oval face, an ivory-like complexion, large gray eyes, and jet-black hair. Her graceful and aristocratic demeanour only heightened her appeal. Without sparing him a glance or acknowledging his presence, she entered the carriage with a high-bred air that rekindled the burning jealousy which had long consumed him.<p>Approaching her, he asked in a measured tone, "You are going for a drive?"<br/>She responded coldly, "You see I am."<br/>"May I join you?" he ventured, attempting to mask his unease.<br/>"The carriage belongs to you," she replied disdainfully, her tone cutting and dismissive.<p>Without reacting to her hostility, he climbed in and gave the order: "To the Boulogne Woods" The footman took his place beside the coachman, and the spirited horses pranced onto the street. Husband and wife sat stiffly side by side in silence, the tension between them palpable. He hesitated, seeking a way to begin a conversation, but her resolute, icy demeanour held him back.<p>Finally, as if by accident, his gloved hand brushed hers. She recoiled sharply, her gesture laden with unmistakable disgust. He remained thoughtful, in spite of his usual authoritative and despotic character, and finally said: "Gabrielle!"

Match the words used in the passage in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I<br>(Words) | List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) appeal | (I) contemptuous, dismissive | | (B) consumed | (II) filled one with strong feelings, overwhelmed | | (C) palpable | (III) revived and awakened again | | (D) rekindled | (IV) a quality that makes somebody or something interesting | | (E) disdainful | (V) easily noticed by the mind or senses | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) (II), (C) (III), (D) - (I) (E)- (V)

(A) (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (V), (D) - (III), (E)-(II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III), (E)-(V)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) (V), (D) - (III), (E)- (I)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q12:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

One afternoon in late June, as the sun shone warmly into the large courtyard, a very elegant Victoria, drawn by two sleek black horses, stopped in front of the mansion. The Countess descended the steps just as her husband, returning home, appeared at the carriage entrance. The Count paused, his face turning slightly pale as he observed his wife. She was strikingly beautiful, with her long oval face, an ivory-like complexion, large gray eyes, and jet-black hair. Her graceful and aristocratic demeanour only heightened her appeal. Without sparing him a glance or acknowledging his presence, she entered the carriage with a high-bred air that rekindled the burning jealousy which had long consumed him. Approaching her, he asked in a measured tone, "You are going for a drive?" She responded coldly, "You see I am." "May I join you?" he ventured, attempting to mask his unease. "The carriage belongs to you," she replied disdainfully, her tone cutting and dismissive. Without reacting to her hostility, he climbed in and gave the order: "To the Boulogne Woods" The footman took his place beside the coachman, and the spirited horses pranced onto the street. Husband and wife sat stiffly side by side in silence, the tension between them palpable. He hesitated, seeking a way to begin a conversation, but her resolute, icy demeanour held him back. Finally, as if by accident, his gloved hand brushed hers. She recoiled sharply, her gesture laden with unmistakable disgust. He remained thoughtful, in spite of his usual authoritative and despotic character, and finally said: "Gabrielle!"

What does the Count's behaviour throughout the scene suggest about his personality?

He is indifferent and dismissive towards his wife

He is authoritative and controlling but also vulnerable to jealousy

He is confident and not bothered about the Countess's demeanour

He is carefree and uninterested in his wife's opinions or interests

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct pair given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Options) | | --- | --- | | (A) I know I'm _________ in my 40s, but I _________ imagined that I would need glasses. | (I) just/further | | (B) I _________ kept trying to read the newspaper by holding it_________ away. | (II) eventually/easier | | (C) I really had to decide whether to get _________ arms or a pair of _________ glasses. | (III) already/never | | (D) I chose the _________ solution. | (IV) longer/reading | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q14:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) after winning the prize they often publish less frequently (B) studies of Nobel laureates show that (C) or encounter professional envy and rivalry (D) and have strained relations with friends and colleagues Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(D), (A), (B), (C)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q15:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: There was a common belief that the resignation of the financial director would put the company in a very <u>vulnerable</u> position.

vernacular

familiar

invincible

voracious

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q16:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: Her presence was acknowledged with a <u>perfunctory</u> smile.

indifferent

enthusiastic

beaming

hostile

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q17:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Rearrangement

Easy

Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) the balance of nature and ensuring that (B) conserving wildlife is essential to maintaining (C) the beauty of diverse animal species (D) future generations can experience Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (A), (C), (B)

(A), (D), (C), (B)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q18:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Rearrangement

Hard

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. <ol><li>(A) library, dust motes swirled in beams of golden</li><li>(B) within the fragile, timeworn pages</li><li>(C) in the hushed stillness of the abandoned</li><li>(D) light, guarding the untold stories locked</li></ol> Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C), (A), (D)

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q19:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence. It's quite a ______ subject, so take care how you bring it up.

customary

deniable

justified

delicate

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q20:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank : He \_\_\_\_ madness in order to escape.

cited

feigned

deferred

demonstrated

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q21:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A). The draught was so strong that it ______ the candle. | (I). pulled through | | (B). An argument ______ at the end of the meeting, and it ended on a sour note. | (II).pulled up | | (C). He was very ill last year, but thank goodness, he has ______. | (III). blew out | | (D). The bus ______ sharply at a red light and I lost my balance and fell over. | (IV). blew up | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q22:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Grammar

Medium

Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Everything is going well. We __________ any problems so far.

not have

haven't

haven't had

hadn't had

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q23:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Grammar

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence. There ______ to be serious flaws in the design.

claimed

reported

were said

were told

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q24:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Idiom | Meaning | | (A) Off the top of one's head | (I) to pretend to agree with | | (B) Take issue with | (II) to remain calm and sensible | | (C) Pay lip service to | (III) without much thought about correctness | | (D) Keep one's head | (IV) to disagree with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q25:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) and enabling new innovations that (B) various industries, enhancing efficiency (C) were once thought impossible (D) artificial intelligence is revolutionizing Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (B), (C)

(D), (B), (A), (C)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q26:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb. She was upset when she found out that her manuscript had been ________ by the publisher.

turned down

turned in

turned over

turned out

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q27:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: The idiom 'To Take a rain check' means

to keep something until one needs it

postpone an invitation until a time in the future

to feel in good form or in good health

come to a state of crisis when urgent action is needed

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q28:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Someone who worries too much about small details or rules is said to be ____.

Elite

Highbrow

Pedantic

Scholarly

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q29:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word - salubrious from the options given below.

irritable

opinionated

pleasant

worthy

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q30:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. Some of the people __________ to the party can't come.

invites

inviting

who were invited

they were invited

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q31:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the most appropriate antonym for the word 'lament'.

rejoice

approve

commiserate

abate

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q32:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word-Proclivity

Disinterest

Inclination

Persistence

Judgment

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q33:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Grammar

Medium

Select the most appropriate preposition from the given options to fill in the blank. The fact that Kim was offered a job has no connection _____ the fact that her cousin is the Managing Director.

for

with

behind

to

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q34:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate preposition in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) Akhila sat quietly ____ her best friend during the entire lecture. | (I) besides | | (B) ____ being an excellent student, Atul is also a talented musician. | (II) amongst | | (C) The debate continued ____ the members of the council late into the night. | (III) between | | (D) The lone traveler stood ____ the towering mountains and the river lost in thought. | (IV) beside | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q35:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) long-term psychological impact (B) affecting teenagers, leading to severe emotional (C) cyberbullying has become a grave issue (D) distress, social isolation, and in some cases Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (B), (C)

(D), (B), (A), (C)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q36:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Passage

Medium

The recently launched Mission ShakthiSAT, is an ambitious initiative that aims to empower young girls worldwide to excel in space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This historic all-girls mission, led by Space Kidz India (SKI), involves a spacecraft journey from lunar-to-lunar orbit and will be part of ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026. Through this mission, SKI seeks to inspire young women to lead in space sciences and demonstrate their potential in STEM fields. Space Kidz India has a proven track record, having launched 19 Near Space Launch Vehicles, 3 Suborbital Payloads, and 5 Orbital Satellites. The mission's goal is to provide girls with the opportunity to contribute to an actual space mission and witness their satellite journey to the Moon. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of SKI, emphasized that Mission ShakthiSAT is about creating a global platform where young women can innovate and lead in space sciences. The mission represents the limitless potential of women and their role in shaping the future of space exploration. Meridian Space Command, a UK-based company, has partnered with SKI for mission management and in-space transportation. Using its orbital transfer vehicle, Meridian will efficiently transport the orbiter and lander to lunar orbit via PSLV, with a planned crash landing on the Moon. The ShaktiSAT programme also includes an online training curriculum on space technology fundamentals, spacecraft systems, and payload development. Following the online courses, 108 girls from 108 countries will be selected to participate in intensive hands-on training in India, where they will collaborate to design, build, and test a satellite for the mission.

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) buying choices on the environment they are increasingly (B) align with their values, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability (C) as consumers become aware of the influence of their (D) interested in being associated with brands that Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C), (A), (D)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q37:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word -Lugubrious

Doubtful

Joyful

Melancholy

Thorough

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q38:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: Radha is known for her lackasdaisical attitude but her <u>avid</u> interest in the project has surprised one and all.

eager

assertive

aural

averse

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q39:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the blanks in List–I with the appropriate phrases in List–II | **List–I (Sentences)** | **List–II (Phrases)** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | | (A) As a member of the army, he felt proud fighting ___ his country. | (I) on behalf of | | (B) The company suffered great losses _____ his negligence. | (II) in favour of | | (C) The queen abdicated her throne _____ her son. | (III) on account of | | (D) I can't just ____ whatever you are planning. | (IV) go along with |

(A) - (1), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (1), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (1), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (1), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q40:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb. The manager asked the team to _______ the research and present their findings by next week.

carry off

carry in

carry over

carry out

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q41:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A stitch in time saves nine | (I) Good deeds are more important than promises | | (B) Actions speak louder than words | (II) Great achievements take time | | (C) Rome wasn't built in a day | (III) Don't plan for something that isn't certain | | (D) Don't count your chickens before they hatch | (IV) Timely action prevents bigger problems | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q42:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:<p>(A) energy from the sun and break down carbon dioxide and water vapor<p>(B) easily Nature's biggest achievement comes from her solar energy department,<p>(C) to make food, while giving out oxygen as a waste product<p>(D) where she has developed plant cells called chloroplast which take light<p>Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(B), (D), (A), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q43:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II | List-I<br>(Words) | List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Convalescence | (I) A state of having passed out of the memory, or being forgotten | | (B) Euphoria | (II) A period of time when you get well again after an illness or medical operation | | (C) Verisimilitude | (III) A strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time | | (D) Oblivion | (IV) Appearing true or real | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q44:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the word closest in meaning to the word- Impertinent.

Repentant

Impolite

Uncontrite

Not influenced

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q45:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Match the figures of speech in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I<br>(Figures of Speech) | List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Alliteration | (I) A phrase that combines contradictory words | | (B) Onomatopoeia | (II) A contrast between what is said and what is meant | | (C) Oxymoron | (III) repetition of initial consonant sound in close succession | | (D) Irony | (IV) Words that imitate natural sounds | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q46:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with an antonym from the options given: The <u>mellifluous</u> strains of the song floated into the hall, stirring the complacent emotions of many.

euphonic

mature

harsh

doleful

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q47:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct homonyms from List-II. | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Honesty is a core ______ | (I) stationary | | (B) The ______ of the school addressed the students during the assembly. | (II) stationery | | (C) The car remained ______ in the parking lot. | (III) principal | | (D) I bought new ______ like pens and notebooks for the new term. | (IV) principle | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q48:

22 May Shift 2

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word: He is an <u>astute</u> observer of human behaviour.

ingenuous

avid

infamous

morose

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q49:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. <ol type="A"> A. grammar grows and changes</li> B. correct use of English for the past, present and future</li> C. and there is no such thing as</li> D. In other words</li> </ol> Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(D), (A), (C), (B)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q50:

22 May Shift 2

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Sentences | Adverbs | | --- | --- | | (A) I ______ drive after sunset. | (I) shortly | | (B) She has been ______ absenting herself from the office. | (II) seldom | | (C) The train will arrive ______. | (III) much | | (D) I am ______ satisfied with her conduct. | (IV) frequently | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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