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Q1:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Part of our programme included spending an afternoon on a machaan that overlooked a waterhole in the forest. Our riding elephants dropped us off, and we were given strict instructions to remain put until later, the elephants would come to pick us up. So we sat, hoping that a tiger or leopard would come down for a drink. No such luck. After a while, a juvenile rhesus macaque poked its head out and looked around warily. Then, taking infinitesimal care, it emerged into the clearing cautiously. If it had been born and brought up in Delhi, it would have probably charged out, clambered up our machaan and relieved us of our drinking water and snacks. But not this fellow. I thought these forest monkeys were such wimps! It was getting darker by the minute- and there was no sign of our elephant pickups. So we decided to trek back to Dhikala. We set off in single file along the forest path. When I was suddenly confronted by all the pioneering leaders rushing pell-mell back urgently whispering, 'mad elephant, mad elephant!' I saw the bulk of an elephant- I can't vouch if its head was aggressively cocked and trunk rolled up, appraising us prior to charging. Incontinently, we fled, to our machaan and clambered up. One spank from its trunk would have sent any of us flying clear across the waterhole! We could only sit quietly. I realised that the juvenile rhesus had a very good reason for being so cautious. We had not.

What lesson did the author learn from his jungle experience?

Never follow instructions on an adventurous trip

Take risks by defying orders to enjoy

Always set off alone on foot while on a safari

Never lower your guard when out in the wild

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q2:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Part of our programme included spending an afternoon on a machaan that overlooked a waterhole in the forest. Our riding elephants dropped us off, and we were given strict instructions to remain put until later, the elephants would come to pick us up. So we sat, hoping that a tiger or leopard would come down for a drink. No such luck. After a while, a juvenile rhesus macaque poked its head out and looked around warily. Then, taking infinitesimal care, it emerged into the clearing cautiously. If it had been born and brought up in Delhi, it would have probably charged out, clambered up our machaan and relieved us of our drinking water and snacks. But not this fellow. I thought these forest monkeys were such wimps! It was getting darker by the minute- and there was no sign of our elephant pickups. So we decided to trek back to Dhikala. We set off in single file along the forest path. When I was suddenly confronted by all the pioneering leaders rushing pell-mell back urgently whispering, 'mad elephant, mad elephant!' I saw the bulk of an elephant- I can't vouch if its head was aggressively cocked and trunk rolled up, appraising us prior to charging. Incontinently, we fled, to our machaan and clambered up. One spank from its trunk would have sent any of us flying clear across the waterhole! We could only sit quietly. I realised that the juvenile rhesus had a very good reason for being so cautious. We had not.

The purpose of spending an afternoon on a machaan was to

experience the feeling of being in a tree house

watch the predators in their natural habitat

climb off and on an elephant easily from a height

enjoy the beauty of the jungle from a vantage point

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q3:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Part of our programme included spending an afternoon on a machaan that overlooked a waterhole in the forest. Our riding elephants dropped us off, and we were given strict instructions to remain put until later, the elephants would come to pick us up. So we sat, hoping that a tiger or leopard would come down for a drink. No such luck. After a while, a juvenile rhesus macaque poked its head out and looked around warily. Then, taking infinitesimal care, it emerged into the clearing cautiously. If it had been born and brought up in Delhi, it would have probably charged out, clambered up our machaan and relieved us of our drinking water and snacks. But not this fellow. I thought these forest monkeys were such wimps! It was getting darker by the minute- and there was no sign of our elephant pickups. So we decided to trek back to Dhikala. We set off in single file along the forest path. When I was suddenly confronted by all the pioneering leaders rushing pell-mell back urgently whispering, 'mad elephant, mad elephant!' I saw the bulk of an elephant- I can't vouch if its head was aggressively cocked and trunk rolled up, appraising us prior to charging. Incontinently, we fled, to our machaan and clambered up. One spank from its trunk would have sent any of us flying clear across the waterhole! We could only sit quietly. I realised that the juvenile rhesus had a very good reason for being so cautious. We had not.

Find a word from the passage which means the same as- 'Unrestrained'

Warily

Incontinently

Appraising

Juvenile

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q4:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Part of our programme included spending an afternoon on a machaan that overlooked a waterhole in the forest. Our riding elephants dropped us off, and we were given strict instructions to remain put until later, the elephants would come to pick us up. So we sat, hoping that a tiger or leopard would come down for a drink. No such luck. After a while, a juvenile rhesus macaque poked its head out and looked around warily. Then, taking infinitesimal care, it emerged into the clearing cautiously. If it had been born and brought up in Delhi, it would have probably charged out, clambered up our machaan and relieved us of our drinking water and snacks. But not this fellow. I thought these forest monkeys were such wimps! It was getting darker by the minute- and there was no sign of our elephant pickups. So we decided to trek back to Dhikala. We set off in single file along the forest path. When I was suddenly confronted by all the pioneering leaders rushing pell-mell back urgently whispering, 'mad elephant, mad elephant!' I saw the bulk of an elephant- I can't vouch if its head was aggressively cocked and trunk rolled up, appraising us prior to charging. Incontinently, we fled, to our machaan and clambered up. One spank from its trunk would have sent any of us flying clear across the waterhole! We could only sit quietly. I realised that the juvenile rhesus had a very good reason for being so cautious. We had not.

The juvenile rhesus ______ the author by reflecting an overtly ______ approach.

impressed: calm

disappointed: discreet

angered: destructive

amused: clownish

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q5:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Tea cultivation in Assam can be traced back to the early 19th century when the region was under British colonial rule. It was during the time of the East India Company that Robert Bruce, an officer with the company, discovered wild tea plants growing in the forests of Assam in 1823. The East India Company began experimenting with tea cultivation in Assam, with the first commercial tea garden established in 1837 at Chabua. However, the initial years were challenging due to lack of knowledge about tea cultivation techniques and the hostile climate and terrain of Assam. The turning point for tea growing in Assam came with the formation of the Assam Tea Company in 1939. The company was established by a group of entrepreneurs who recognised the immense commercial prospects of tea. The Assam Tea Company acquired large tracts of land in the region and introduced advanced cultivation methods, such as plucking the tea leaves using indigenous labourers. To meet the growing demand for labour in the tea gardens, the British introduced the indentured labour system. Under this system, labourers were brought from other parts of India, primarily from Bihar and Odisha, to work in the tea plantations. These labourers known as "coolies" endured harsh working conditions and were subjected to exploitative practices by the plantation owners. The indentured labour system played a crucial role in the expansion of tea plantations in Assam, but it also perpetuated social and economic inequalities.

What were the initial challenges faced by the East India Company during their tea cultivation experiment in Assam? (A) Shortage of indigenous tea plant species. (B) Ignorance about the cultivation techniques. (C) Lack of labourers in the tea plantations. (D) The hostile climate and terrain of Assam. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A) and (C) only

(B) and (C) only

(B) and (D) only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q6:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Tea cultivation in Assam can be traced back to the early 19th century when the region was under British colonial rule. It was during the time of the East India Company that Robert Bruce, an officer with the company, discovered wild tea plants growing in the forests of Assam in 1823. The East India Company began experimenting with tea cultivation in Assam, with the first commercial tea garden established in 1837 at Chabua. However, the initial years were challenging due to lack of knowledge about tea cultivation techniques and the hostile climate and terrain of Assam. The turning point for tea growing in Assam came with the formation of the Assam Tea Company in 1939. The company was established by a group of entrepreneurs who recognised the immense commercial prospects of tea. The Assam Tea Company acquired large tracts of land in the region and introduced advanced cultivation methods, such as plucking the tea leaves using indigenous labourers. To meet the growing demand for labour in the tea gardens, the British introduced the indentured labour system. Under this system, labourers were brought from other parts of India, primarily from Bihar and Odisha, to work in the tea plantations. These labourers known as "coolies" endured harsh working conditions and were subjected to exploitative practices by the plantation owners. The indentured labour system played a crucial role in the expansion of tea plantations in Assam, but it also perpetuated social and economic inequalities.

On the basis of your reading of the passage, identify the statement that is incorrect:

Under the indentured labour system, labourers were subjected to harsh working conditions and exploitation.

The indentured system enabled the laborers to have economic stability and a respectable social status

Under the indentured labour system, the labourers were brought from other parts of India to work in the tea plantations.

The credit for the establishment of Assam Tea Company goes to a group of enterpreneurs

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q7:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Tea cultivation in Assam can be traced back to the early 19th century when the region was under British colonial rule. It was during the time of the East India Company that Robert Bruce, an officer with the company, discovered wild tea plants growing in the forests of Assam in 1823. The East India Company began experimenting with tea cultivation in Assam, with the first commercial tea garden established in 1837 at Chabua. However, the initial years were challenging due to lack of knowledge about tea cultivation techniques and the hostile climate and terrain of Assam. The turning point for tea growing in Assam came with the formation of the Assam Tea Company in 1939. The company was established by a group of entrepreneurs who recognised the immense commercial prospects of tea. The Assam Tea Company acquired large tracts of land in the region and introduced advanced cultivation methods, such as plucking the tea leaves using indigenous labourers. To meet the growing demand for labour in the tea gardens, the British introduced the indentured labour system. Under this system, labourers were brought from other parts of India, primarily from Bihar and Odisha, to work in the tea plantations. These labourers known as "coolies" endured harsh working conditions and were subjected to exploitative practices by the plantation owners. The indentured labour system played a crucial role in the expansion of tea plantations in Assam, but it also perpetuated social and economic inequalities.

In 1823, Robert Bruce an officer with the East India Company, discovered

the commercial prospect of Tea in Assam

the prospect of acquiring large tracts of land in the region for tea cultivation

wild tea plants growing in the forests of Assam

the scope of establishing the first commercial tea garden in Assam

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Tea cultivation in Assam can be traced back to the early 19th century when the region was under British colonial rule. It was during the time of the East India Company that Robert Bruce, an officer with the company, discovered wild tea plants growing in the forests of Assam in 1823. The East India Company began experimenting with tea cultivation in Assam, with the first commercial tea garden established in 1837 at Chabua. However, the initial years were challenging due to lack of knowledge about tea cultivation techniques and the hostile climate and terrain of Assam. The turning point for tea growing in Assam came with the formation of the Assam Tea Company in 1939. The company was established by a group of entrepreneurs who recognised the immense commercial prospects of tea. The Assam Tea Company acquired large tracts of land in the region and introduced advanced cultivation methods, such as plucking the tea leaves using indigenous labourers. To meet the growing demand for labour in the tea gardens, the British introduced the indentured labour system. Under this system, labourers were brought from other parts of India, primarily from Bihar and Odisha, to work in the tea plantations. These labourers known as "coolies" endured harsh working conditions and were subjected to exploitative practices by the plantation owners. The indentured labour system played a crucial role in the expansion of tea plantations in Assam, but it also perpetuated social and economic inequalities.

How was the indentured labour system detrimental for the plantation labourers?

The profits accrued were only restricted to the East India Company

They were derogatorily addressed as "coolies"

They suffered the evils of exploitation, social and economic inequality.

They were never trained in advanced cultivation methods

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q9:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Once I was an archaeologist's assistant. I wandered the country probing, exploring, and digging, in search of antiquities, a most interesting occupation, although cynics sometimes called us "grave-diggers." I enjoyed the work immensely. My master-a famous archaeologist, was a superb, timeless being, who lived a thousand years behind the times, and wanted neither food, roof or riches if only he was allowed to gaze on undisturbed at an old coin or chip of a burial urn. He had torn up the earth in almost all parts of India and had brought to light very valuable information concerning the history and outlook of people of remote centuries. His monographs on each of his excavations filled several shelves in all the important libraries. And then, as our good fortune would have it, he received an inspiration that Malgudi district was eminently diggable. I am not competent to explain how he got this idea, but there it was. Word was brought to me that he needed an assistant. Within an hour of hearing it I stood before the great man. He had the craziest collection of articles in front of him -pots, beads, useless coins and palm leaves, all rusty and decaying. He had a lens by his side, through which he looked at these articles and made notes. He asked me: "What do you know of the archaeological factors of your district? "I blinked. Honestly, I didn't know there was any archaeology in our place. I realized that my living depended upon my answer.

Why did some cynics refer to archaeologists as "grave-diggers"?

They believed archaeologists were disturbing the dead

They resented the money spent on historical research

They assumed archaeologists were searching for buried treasure

They thought archaeology was a pointless profession

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q10:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Once I was an archaeologist's assistant. I wandered the country probing, exploring, and digging, in search of antiquities, a most interesting occupation, although cynics sometimes called us "grave-diggers." I enjoyed the work immensely. My master-a famous archaeologist, was a superb, timeless being, who lived a thousand years behind the times, and wanted neither food, roof or riches if only he was allowed to gaze on undisturbed at an old coin or chip of a burial urn. He had torn up the earth in almost all parts of India and had brought to light very valuable information concerning the history and outlook of people of remote centuries. His monographs on each of his excavations filled several shelves in all the important libraries. And then, as our good fortune would have it, he received an inspiration that Malgudi district was eminently diggable. I am not competent to explain how he got this idea, but there it was. Word was brought to me that he needed an assistant. Within an hour of hearing it I stood before the great man. He had the craziest collection of articles in front of him -pots, beads, useless coins and palm leaves, all rusty and decaying. He had a lens by his side, through which he looked at these articles and made notes. He asked me: "What do you know of the archaeological factors of your district? "I blinked. Honestly, I didn't know there was any archaeology in our place. I realized that my living depended upon my answer.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "superb, timeless being" as used to describe the archaeologist?

A person who is physically ageless and immortal

Someone who is deeply absorbed in the past, unaffected by present-day concerns.

A highly skilled scientist who predicts the future

A wealthy and famous historian who is not bound by time

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q11:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Once I was an archaeologist's assistant. I wandered the country probing, exploring, and digging, in search of antiquities, a most interesting occupation, although cynics sometimes called us "grave-diggers." I enjoyed the work immensely. My master-a famous archaeologist, was a superb, timeless being, who lived a thousand years behind the times, and wanted neither food, roof or riches if only he was allowed to gaze on undisturbed at an old coin or chip of a burial urn. He had torn up the earth in almost all parts of India and had brought to light very valuable information concerning the history and outlook of people of remote centuries. His monographs on each of his excavations filled several shelves in all the important libraries. And then, as our good fortune would have it, he received an inspiration that Malgudi district was eminently diggable. I am not competent to explain how he got this idea, but there it was. Word was brought to me that he needed an assistant. Within an hour of hearing it I stood before the great man. He had the craziest collection of articles in front of him -pots, beads, useless coins and palm leaves, all rusty and decaying. He had a lens by his side, through which he looked at these articles and made notes. He asked me: "What do you know of the archaeological factors of your district? "I blinked. Honestly, I didn't know there was any archaeology in our place. I realized that my living depended upon my answer.

The narrator ______ when asked a question about archeology is his district. His final realization about his "living depended upon my answer" reveals that he ______

was evasive: was dishonest and willing to lie for a job

panicked: was practical and quick to adapt to situations

was confident: was deeply knowledgeable about history

was indifferent: was uninterested in archaeology but needed the money

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q12:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Once I was an archaeologist's assistant. I wandered the country probing, exploring, and digging, in search of antiquities, a most interesting occupation, although cynics sometimes called us "grave-diggers." I enjoyed the work immensely. My master-a famous archaeologist, was a superb, timeless being, who lived a thousand years behind the times, and wanted neither food, roof or riches if only he was allowed to gaze on undisturbed at an old coin or chip of a burial urn. He had torn up the earth in almost all parts of India and had brought to light very valuable information concerning the history and outlook of people of remote centuries. His monographs on each of his excavations filled several shelves in all the important libraries. And then, as our good fortune would have it, he received an inspiration that Malgudi district was eminently diggable. I am not competent to explain how he got this idea, but there it was. Word was brought to me that he needed an assistant. Within an hour of hearing it I stood before the great man. He had the craziest collection of articles in front of him -pots, beads, useless coins and palm leaves, all rusty and decaying. He had a lens by his side, through which he looked at these articles and made notes. He asked me: "What do you know of the archaeological factors of your district? "I blinked. Honestly, I didn't know there was any archaeology in our place. I realized that my living depended upon my answer.

The phrase "received an inspiration that Malgudi district was eminently diggable" suggests that the archaeologist

had a sudden realization that Malgudi had great archaeological potential

felt that the soil in Malgudi was easy to dig through for excavations

thought that Malgudi was, culturally, a famous site for excavations

was unsure about Malgudi's historical significance

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q13:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: The hikers walked ______ the open field and then made their way ______ the dense forest.

along, over

around, under

into, beside

across, through

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q14:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: Unforgiving <u>invective</u>

Animosity

Eulogy

Judgement

Criticism

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q15:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) over the past decade, (B) increasingly opting for professional courses (C) from a study of University enrollment figures (D) it is evident that women are Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q16:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Select the correct idiom from the options given to complete the sentence: After his wife's death, he found it hard to ______ and carry on with his life.

pick up the pieces

pick and choose

pick through

pick a house

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q17:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A). Inexpedient | (I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped | | (B). Denouement | (II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship. | | (C). Inexorable | (III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable. | | (D). Juxtaposition | (IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q18:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: ______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.

In the event of

In comparison to

In favour of

With reference to

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q19:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Her calm demeanour during the crisis was ___________ she managed to inspire confidence in everyone.

unsettling

dismissive

reassuring

indifferent

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q20:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) and other cultural influences since (B) we strongly feel that though our students are (C) we live in a so-called global village (D) Bhartiyas, they are touched by western Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q21:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Match the expressions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Expressions) | (Words) | | (A) A person or custodian of a museum or other collections. | (I) An Outcast | | (B) A person who starts an organization. | (II) A Preservationist | | (C) A person who is shunned by society. | (III) A Curator | | (D) A person in charge of the upkeep of historical buildings & artifacts. | (IV) A Founder | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q22:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks given in List-I with the suitable prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | --- | --- | | (A) People who are averse ____ hard work, generally do not succeed in life. | (I) for | | (B) Many drivers would show a total disregard ____ the speed limit if they are not checked. | (II) on | | (C) Ravi should try to get the job on his merit rather than depend ____ his brother's contacts. | (III) over | | (D) She put a blanket ____ the sleeping child. | (IV) to | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q23:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: I thought she was rather ______ when I first met her. She hardly spoke.

garrulous

impetuous

verbose

taciturn

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q24:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Insolvent'

Flourishing

Bankrupt

Soluble

Modest

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q25:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Fill in the blank with the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word: One needs _____ workers to contribute to a company's profits and not <u>listless</u> workers.

lethargic

placating

garrulous

solicitous

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q26:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Parochial'

Narrow

Illiterate

Erudite

Global

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q27:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Players can not leave the area without permission_______ the game is being played.

despite

during

while

much as

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q28:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) and he must do it without any ambiguity (B) compress the gist of the news (C) a headline writer must (D) in the limited space given Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q29:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb: I had to __________ some discrepancies in the report before submitting it to the board.

iron out

iron in

iron off

iron on

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q30:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) joyful demeanour in its practitioners and listeners promoting (B) music acts as a tranquiliser, creating a serene and (C) a higher consciousness that aligns them with the cosmos (D) renowned musicians and mystics believe that Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q31:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences in List-I with the prepositional phrases in List-II: | List-I<br>(Sentences) | List-II<br>(Prepositional Phrases) | | --- | --- | | (A) He's a representative_________ | (I) on a new venture. | | (B) The times are subject_________ | (II) of the group. | | (C) They plan to embark_________ | (III) with each other. | | (D) Both of them are not compatible_________ | (IV) to change. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q32:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Hard

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) a labyrinth of unspoken dreams and fleeting regrets (B) their gnarled branches etched against (C) the twilight sky, she wandered, her thoughts, (D) beneath the canopy of ancient oaks, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q33:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: 'Hysterical'

Perverse

Languid

Famished

Overwrought

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q34:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: The decision to postpone the meeting was taken _______ the heavy rain forecast.

agreeable to

on behalf of

on account of

in favour of

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q35:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the word closest in meaning to the word; Embezzle.

Misappropriate

Contribute

Divest

Compensate

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q36:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (A) I saw his real face once the ____ of politeness began to crack. | (I) venerable | | (B) journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money. | (II) venial | | (C) He was well regarded in the community as a ____ old man. | (III) veneer | | (D) Why can't you forgive him for such a ____ sin? | (IV) venal | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Complete the Sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Proverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) ____ so it's better to take your time and do things carefully. | (I) Too many cooks spoil the broth | | (B) After being betrayed, Radha is very cautious when it comes to making friends because ____ | (II) Haste makes waste | | (C) She reminded him that ____ so he should get the leak in the roof fixed before the problem escalates. | (III) Once bitten, twice shy | | (D) The teacher often said, ____ when many students tried to work on the same project. | (IV) A stitch in time saves nine | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q38:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below: His <u>brash</u> temperament alienated all his friends.

meek

arrogant

brazen

audacious

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q39:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) accelerating spread of the highly (B) the task of the special committee (C) was to put a brake on the (D) contagious disease in vulnerable states Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks given in List-I with the suitable prepositions given in List-II: | List-I<br>(Sentences) | List-II<br>(Phrasal Verbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) Please ________ the proposal carefully and then submit your feedback. | (I) look up | | (B) A probe has been set up to ________ the corruption charges against the Manager. | (II) looks down | | (C) You can always ________ in the dictionary for the meaning of a word | (III) look into | | (D) She is very arrogant and always ________ on the poor people. | (IV) look through | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: The researcher __________ her findings before the conference __________.

had submitted, started

has submitted, has started

submitted, start

submit, starts

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q42:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) access to digital platforms often enables them to help their (B) to the digital economy dependent on them (C) parents navigate the internet, making the family's access (D) in low digital-literacy households, children's familiarity with and Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q43:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: A <u>vivacious</u> performance

Leisurely

Vibrant

Audacious

Nonchalant

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Match the prepositional phrases in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Prepositional Phrases) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) By dint of | (I) In accordance with | | (B) Agreeable to | (II) For the benefit of | | (C) Along with | (III) By means of or as a result of | | (D) For the sake of | (IV) Together with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the correct synonym of the word given below: 'Belligerent'

Hostile

Hostage

Enemy

Unfriendly

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the idioms given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Gift of the gab | (I) To be in someone's favour | | (B) Order of the day | (II) The prevailing trend or necessity | | (C) In good books | (III) To fight fiercely and determinedly | | (D) Tooth and nail | (IV) To possess the ability to speak fluently and persuasively | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Peevish'

Dreamy

Genial

Decorous

Conscious

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q48:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

| List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (A) The company decided to ______ off the late fees for the loyal customers. | (I) bale | | (B) The farmer stacked a ______ of hay in the barn for the cattle. | (II) waive | | (C) He gave a friendly ______ as he passed by the group of friends. | (III) bail | | (D) He had to pay______ to get released from custody | (IV) wave | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

23 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts into a meaningful sentence: (A) the commercialisation of biodiversity (B) go to the local community (C) the new draft legislation seeks (D) to ensure that some of the profits from Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

23 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The President finally had to ________ to the demands for the Minister's resignation.

accede

veto

condone

ascend

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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