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Q1:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Obesity has nearly tripled globally since 1975, a first in the history of our species. It contributes to at least 200 known diseases and complications, including strokes and cancer. Now, there’s a way to solve that problem with a slash. New drugs like Ozempic can cause people to lose 5-24% of their body weight. In Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs, Johann Hari offers a nuanced explanation, as an overweight person who takes these medicines himself. Ozempic works by making food intake infeasible beyond small quantities. A hormone called GLP-1 in the gut and brain was found to affect insulin and blood sugar, and affect feelings of satiety. Drug companies invented ‘agonists’ or copies of this hormone that can last longer in the body. In 2005, it was approved for use by diabetics. When it turned out that these patients were also losing a lot of weight, the Danish company Novo Nordic funded tests on whether it could be used on obese people. As per the official trial results of semaglutide, those who’d been given the drug lost 15% of their body weight, making it the most successful weight-loss drug in history.

According to the passage, the root cause of medical misery is:

diseases

obesity

strokes

cancer

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q2:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Obesity has nearly tripled globally since 1975, a first in the history of our species. It contributes to at least 200 known diseases and complications, including strokes and cancer. Now, there’s a way to solve that problem with a slash. New drugs like Ozempic can cause people to lose 5-24% of their body weight. In Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs, Johann Hari offers a nuanced explanation, as an overweight person who takes these medicines himself. Ozempic works by making food intake infeasible beyond small quantities. A hormone called GLP-1 in the gut and brain was found to affect insulin and blood sugar, and affect feelings of satiety. Drug companies invented ‘agonists’ or copies of this hormone that can last longer in the body. In 2005, it was approved for use by diabetics. When it turned out that these patients were also losing a lot of weight, the Danish company Novo Nordic funded tests on whether it could be used on obese people. As per the official trial results of semaglutide, those who’d been given the drug lost 15% of their body weight, making it the most successful weight-loss drug in history.

Johann Hari's book is based on a/an _______ analysis.

subjective

objective

spiritual

metaphysical

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Obesity has nearly tripled globally since 1975, a first in the history of our species. It contributes to at least 200 known diseases and complications, including strokes and cancer. Now, there’s a way to solve that problem with a slash. New drugs like Ozempic can cause people to lose 5-24% of their body weight. In Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs, Johann Hari offers a nuanced explanation, as an overweight person who takes these medicines himself. Ozempic works by making food intake infeasible beyond small quantities. A hormone called GLP-1 in the gut and brain was found to affect insulin and blood sugar, and affect feelings of satiety. Drug companies invented ‘agonists’ or copies of this hormone that can last longer in the body. In 2005, it was approved for use by diabetics. When it turned out that these patients were also losing a lot of weight, the Danish company Novo Nordic funded tests on whether it could be used on obese people. As per the official trial results of semaglutide, those who’d been given the drug lost 15% of their body weight, making it the most successful weight-loss drug in history.

The word 'nuanced' means____.

ungraded

unrefined

exclusive of subtle differences

inclusive of subtle differences

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q4:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Obesity has nearly tripled globally since 1975, a first in the history of our species. It contributes to at least 200 known diseases and complications, including strokes and cancer. Now, there’s a way to solve that problem with a slash. New drugs like Ozempic can cause people to lose 5-24% of their body weight. In Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs, Johann Hari offers a nuanced explanation, as an overweight person who takes these medicines himself. Ozempic works by making food intake infeasible beyond small quantities. A hormone called GLP-1 in the gut and brain was found to affect insulin and blood sugar, and affect feelings of satiety. Drug companies invented ‘agonists’ or copies of this hormone that can last longer in the body. In 2005, it was approved for use by diabetics. When it turned out that these patients were also losing a lot of weight, the Danish company Novo Nordic funded tests on whether it could be used on obese people. As per the official trial results of semaglutide, those who’d been given the drug lost 15% of their body weight, making it the most successful weight-loss drug in history.

Ozempic is a wonder drug to lose weight as it______.

affects blood sugar

lasts long in the body

encourages minimised eating

discourages minimised eating

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q5:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

All those people who say that the weather hasn’t been normal recently are right. However, since there is really no such thing as normal weather, they probably mean something else. If they mean that average summer temperatures have been getting warmer, then they are certainly correct. In fact, it is not just the summer temperature, but the general average temperature of the whole world that has been steadily moving up. The signs are everywhere. There are small signs. for example, butterflies in North America have moved about 60 miles north of where they used to live. There are also very large signs. Huge masses of ice in mountain glaciers and the Arctic are melting. The famous snow cap on Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro has almost disappeared. Actually, ice or snow doesn’t really disappear, it turns into water, flows into the ocean and causes sea levels to rise. Why is this happening? One answer is that it could simply be part of a natural process. After all, there have been long periods of warmth in the past. So we could just be experiencing another warming trend. This kind of answer had more supporters in the past. What scientists now believe is that human activity is the cause. For more than two hundred years, humans have been gradually changing the atmosphere, mainly as a result of industrial pollution. We have created an atmosphere around the earth that, like a giant glass container, lets heat from the sun through and holds it inside.

The phrase, 'human activity is the cause', suggests that_____

the day to-day activities by humans are detrimental to the environment

there is a need to be cautious while working in the house

rampant industrial influx needs to be contained

we should shut down industries

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

All those people who say that the weather hasn’t been normal recently are right. However, since there is really no such thing as normal weather, they probably mean something else. If they mean that average summer temperatures have been getting warmer, then they are certainly correct. In fact, it is not just the summer temperature, but the general average temperature of the whole world that has been steadily moving up. The signs are everywhere. There are small signs. for example, butterflies in North America have moved about 60 miles north of where they used to live. There are also very large signs. Huge masses of ice in mountain glaciers and the Arctic are melting. The famous snow cap on Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro has almost disappeared. Actually, ice or snow doesn’t really disappear, it turns into water, flows into the ocean and causes sea levels to rise. Why is this happening? One answer is that it could simply be part of a natural process. After all, there have been long periods of warmth in the past. So we could just be experiencing another warming trend. This kind of answer had more supporters in the past. What scientists now believe is that human activity is the cause. For more than two hundred years, humans have been gradually changing the atmosphere, mainly as a result of industrial pollution. We have created an atmosphere around the earth that, like a giant glass container, lets heat from the sun through and holds it inside.

One of the dangers of global warming will be that:

Butterflies will move out of North America

The coastal areas will be inundated

The industries will be shut down

The earth will move into a glass container

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q7:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

All those people who say that the weather hasn’t been normal recently are right. However, since there is really no such thing as normal weather, they probably mean something else. If they mean that average summer temperatures have been getting warmer, then they are certainly correct. In fact, it is not just the summer temperature, but the general average temperature of the whole world that has been steadily moving up. The signs are everywhere. There are small signs. for example, butterflies in North America have moved about 60 miles north of where they used to live. There are also very large signs. Huge masses of ice in mountain glaciers and the Arctic are melting. The famous snow cap on Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro has almost disappeared. Actually, ice or snow doesn’t really disappear, it turns into water, flows into the ocean and causes sea levels to rise. Why is this happening? One answer is that it could simply be part of a natural process. After all, there have been long periods of warmth in the past. So we could just be experiencing another warming trend. This kind of answer had more supporters in the past. What scientists now believe is that human activity is the cause. For more than two hundred years, humans have been gradually changing the atmosphere, mainly as a result of industrial pollution. We have created an atmosphere around the earth that, like a giant glass container, lets heat from the sun through and holds it inside.

The rise in average temperature is due to the______.

Industrial pollution

Sound pollution

Air pollution

Water pollution

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

All those people who say that the weather hasn’t been normal recently are right. However, since there is really no such thing as normal weather, they probably mean something else. If they mean that average summer temperatures have been getting warmer, then they are certainly correct. In fact, it is not just the summer temperature, but the general average temperature of the whole world that has been steadily moving up. The signs are everywhere. There are small signs. for example, butterflies in North America have moved about 60 miles north of where they used to live. There are also very large signs. Huge masses of ice in mountain glaciers and the Arctic are melting. The famous snow cap on Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro has almost disappeared. Actually, ice or snow doesn’t really disappear, it turns into water, flows into the ocean and causes sea levels to rise. Why is this happening? One answer is that it could simply be part of a natural process. After all, there have been long periods of warmth in the past. So we could just be experiencing another warming trend. This kind of answer had more supporters in the past. What scientists now believe is that human activity is the cause. For more than two hundred years, humans have been gradually changing the atmosphere, mainly as a result of industrial pollution. We have created an atmosphere around the earth that, like a giant glass container, lets heat from the sun through and holds it inside.

Identify the statements which are false. (A) Butterflies in North America have moved about 200 miles away. (B) Global Warming is a natural process. (C) Scientists blame human activities as a cause of global warming. (D) Huge masses of ice in mountain glaciers are melting. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) only

(A) and (B) only

(A) and (C) only

(C) and (D) only

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q9:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie (purse) gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years. The question of investment was one that occupied her greatly. For a day or two she walked about apparently in a dreamy state, but really absorbed in speculation and calculation. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret. But it was during the still hours of the night that she seemed to see her way clearly toward a proper and judicious use of the money. A dollar or two should be added to the price usually paid for Janie’s shoes, which would ensure their lasting an appreciable time longer than they usually did. She would buy so and so many yards of percale for new shirt waists for the boys and Janie and Mag. Mag should have another gown. She had seen some beautiful patterns, veritable bargains in the shop windows. And still there would be left enough for new stockings—two pairs apiece—and what darning that would save for a while! She would get caps for the boys and sailor-hats for the girls. The vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives excited her and made her restless and wakeful with anticipation.

What did Mrs. Sommers hope to achieve with her purchases?

Long-lasting items for her children

A life of luxury for herself

A comfortable home for the family

Long due gifts for her friends

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie (purse) gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years. The question of investment was one that occupied her greatly. For a day or two she walked about apparently in a dreamy state, but really absorbed in speculation and calculation. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret. But it was during the still hours of the night that she seemed to see her way clearly toward a proper and judicious use of the money. A dollar or two should be added to the price usually paid for Janie’s shoes, which would ensure their lasting an appreciable time longer than they usually did. She would buy so and so many yards of percale for new shirt waists for the boys and Janie and Mag. Mag should have another gown. She had seen some beautiful patterns, veritable bargains in the shop windows. And still there would be left enough for new stockings—two pairs apiece—and what darning that would save for a while! She would get caps for the boys and sailor-hats for the girls. The vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives excited her and made her restless and wakeful with anticipation.

What gave Mrs. Sommers a feeling of importance?

The thought of her children's compliments

A long overdue promotion at work

The idea of winning a lottery

The way the money bulged her purse

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie (purse) gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years. The question of investment was one that occupied her greatly. For a day or two she walked about apparently in a dreamy state, but really absorbed in speculation and calculation. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret. But it was during the still hours of the night that she seemed to see her way clearly toward a proper and judicious use of the money. A dollar or two should be added to the price usually paid for Janie’s shoes, which would ensure their lasting an appreciable time longer than they usually did. She would buy so and so many yards of percale for new shirt waists for the boys and Janie and Mag. Mag should have another gown. She had seen some beautiful patterns, veritable bargains in the shop windows. And still there would be left enough for new stockings—two pairs apiece—and what darning that would save for a while! She would get caps for the boys and sailor-hats for the girls. The vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives excited her and made her restless and wakeful with anticipation.

Why did Mrs. Sommers stay awake at night?

She was worried about losing the money

She was planning how to spend the money wisely

She was sewing clothes for her children

She was too excited to sleep

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie (purse) gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years. The question of investment was one that occupied her greatly. For a day or two she walked about apparently in a dreamy state, but really absorbed in speculation and calculation. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret. But it was during the still hours of the night that she seemed to see her way clearly toward a proper and judicious use of the money. A dollar or two should be added to the price usually paid for Janie’s shoes, which would ensure their lasting an appreciable time longer than they usually did. She would buy so and so many yards of percale for new shirt waists for the boys and Janie and Mag. Mag should have another gown. She had seen some beautiful patterns, veritable bargains in the shop windows. And still there would be left enough for new stockings—two pairs apiece—and what darning that would save for a while! She would get caps for the boys and sailor-hats for the girls. The vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives excited her and made her restless and wakeful with anticipation.

What excited Mrs. Sommers the most about her plans?

Saving money for future needs

Avoiding the need to patch old clothes

Buying something for herself

Seeing her children look fresh and dainty

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verbs) | | (A) Many accidents are_________ by dangerous driving. | (I) included | | (B) Movie theater is a place where movies are_________. | (II) caused | | (C) You don't have to leave a tip. Service is _________ in the bill. | (III) damaged | | (D) The roof of the building was _____ in the storm a few days ago. | (IV) shown | Choose the correct answer from the options given below-

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) fueling economic growth and contributing to India's rising economy (B) activities while also attracting foreign currency and improving India's balance of (C) tourism generates substantial revenue for the government, enabling welfare (D) payments with medical tourism driving better hospital infrastructure ultimately Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A hungry man is an angry man | (I) You cannot enjoy two contradictory benefits | | (B) You can't have your cake and eat it too | (II) Someone deprived of necessities can't be placated | | (C) A chain is only as strong as its weakest link | (III) The real test of something is how it works in practice | | (D) The proof of the pudding is in the eating | (IV) A team or system depends on its weakest part | 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) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) sensitive data by preying on human error pose major (B) need to fortify the defenses against cyber threats (C) risks to businesses across sectors and highlight an urgent (D) the alarming surge in cyber attacks that encrypt Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the correct synonym of the word given below: Maladroit

Clumsy

Skillful

Expert

Lazy

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q18:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the synonym of the word given below: 'Prodigious'

Religious

Remarkable

Repulsive

Spoilt

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Match the Words given in List-I with their definitions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Soliloquy | (I) a poem or song that expresses sad feelings, especially for someone who has died | | (B) Epistolary | (II) a short novel, especially a romantic novel that is considered to be badly written | | (C) Elegy | (III) a speech in a play in which a character, who is alone on the stage, speaks his or her thoughts | | (D) Novelette | (IV) Written or expressed in the form of letters | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q20:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) find that their peripheral vision (B) see objects not directly in front of them (C) is impaired and they can no longer (D) those suffering from glaucoma Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q21:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct verb forms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verb forms) | | (A) There is somebody behind us. I think we __________ followed. | (I) being | | (B) The Church Tower __________ restored. | (II) were being | | (C) After ______ arrested, the thief was taken to the police station. | (III) are being | | (D) The hotel rooms ____________ cleaned when we arrived. | (IV) is being | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q22:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: If he were not <u>industrious</u>, the ambitious project would have taken a different turn.

indolent

assiduous

positive

domitable

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) being increasingly demanded of executives in (B) unstructured business environment (C) a constantly changing and progressively (D) the skills of creativity and innovation are Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Denounce.

Concur

Criticise

Defend

Eulogise

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q25:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) it is not restricted to sitting down formally in quiet meditation, (B) begin developing awareness of the tendencies of our mind (C) as mindfulness is about the ability to respond skillfully to situations, (D) though this can serve as a helpful ground to Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q26:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the underlined expressions in the sentences given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Sentences) | | (A) Keep off | (I) She is going to the dentist to have her tooth extracted this afternoon | | (B) Pull it off | (II) This is such a lovely photo I'd like to have it enlarged and framed for my wall. | | (C) Pulled out | (III) Please don't walk on the grass. | | (D) Blown up | (IV) Her idea for a new business is brilliant. I just hope she can succeed. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Select the most appropriate phrase to complete the following sentence: The manager advised the team to _____ before making a decision.

think it over

move ahead

give up

take action

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Spelling

Easy

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The baker used almond _____ in the cake recipe.

flower

flour

floar

floor

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q29:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase given below: Anokhi worked tirelessly ________ her children's future, ensuring they had every opportunity.

on behalf of

by way of

in case of

for the sake of

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q30:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: 'Prodigal'

Frugal

Lavish

Hardship

Persistent

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q31:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) She has some money ____ for her retirement. | (I) put off | | (B) Can I _____ your name for the Club Secretary's post? | (II) puts in | | (C) Don't _____ the wedding plans because of the weather forecast. | (III) put away | | (D) She often _____ ten hours of study every day. | (IV) put forward | 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) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q32:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the suitable Prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) This weekend we are planning to make _______ the seaside. | (I) up | | (B) Since it is not cold any longer, we can do _______ the fireplace. | (II) for | | (C) Last weekend we decided to start doing _______ our bedroom. | (III) to | | (D) What was she trying _______ prove ? | (IV) without | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q33:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The architect ________ the engineer to follow plan B.

councillled

consoled

counselled

cancelled

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q34:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) or organizations consider trends (B) through anticipation, individuals (C) from the trauma of learning by shock (D) and make plans, shielding institutions Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q35:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) the courtier placed the palm of (B) ceremonial salutation in which (C) his right hand against his forehead (D) 'Kornish' was the form of Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meaning) | | (A) To cool one's heels | (I) to forget the enmity | | (B) To bury the hatchet | (II) to wait and rest for some time | | (C) To chew the cud | (III) to make too fine distinctions | | (D) To split hairs | (IV) to talk in an aimless manner | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Spelling

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homophones from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homophones) | | (A) The management will _______ the closure of hospitals over a three-year period. | (I) peal | | (B) He appeared as if nothing could ______ him. | (II) peel | | (C) The label will ______ off if you soak it in water. | (III) faze | | (D) A _______ of thunder broke overhead. | (IV) phase | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) get into the swing of things | (I) follow the wrong course of action | | (B) bark up the wrong tree | (II) to fit into the rhythm of things | | (C) build something on sand | (III) expose someone's deceitful or illegal schemes | | (D) blow the whistle on someone | (IV) to try to establish something without enough support | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (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 →

Q39:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: The terms of the agreement were ________ both the parties, ensuring a smooth transaction.

by means of

agreeable to

in course of

in order to

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The _____ of the astrologers about the destruction of the world has proven wrong.

propensity

proposition

perception

prophecy

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: Her <u>genteel</u> accent often irritated me.

refined

colloquial

amicable

uncouth

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) there is always something we can do to alter the course of our lives (B) changing our lives is possible through better decisions that improve our (C) circumstances over time by taking immediate actions such as (D) reading books, learning new skills, or exercising regularly, proving that Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q43:

24 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct connector. He chose not to study medicine because of his parents' wishes, _____ they wanted him to become an engineer.

while

so that

as

and

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Esoteric

Obscure

Accessible

Uncertain

Antiquated

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q45:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: 'Unkempt'

Clumsy

Dirty

Tidy

Uniform

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Choose the correct antonym of the word Capricious from the options given below:

Fickle

Incongruous

Inconsistent

Steadfast

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the synonym for the underlined word: Please do not <u>coax</u> me into doing things I don't like.

cajole

pacify

force

motivate

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence: Nations which have ________ programmes of economic development often run into unsuspecting barriers which threaten and often delay their projects.

propagated

embarked

initiated

suspended

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Peculiar habits of a person are called _____.

idolatry

clemency

idiosyncrasies

laurels

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

24 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The _____ between the genders, in every field, is so alarming that it is a huge cause of concern.

equality

distinction

disturbance

disparity

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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