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Q1:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Virtues are the result of repeated actions, as habits lay the foundation of moral excellence. Right from the beginning of their lives, children are taught good habits by their parents and teachers. Magnanimity, helpfulness and sacrifice are great virtues which need to be well cultivated in human beings. Trees give shade for the benefit of others, while they themselves stand enduring the scorching heat of the sun. They selflessly bear the fruit which is consumed by birds, animals and human beings. Rivers travel hundreds of kilometers, irrigating the land and providing water for all living beings. Flowers spread their scent to make the environment pleasant. Nature teaches us to tolerate pain for the sake of service to others. Henna yields its reddish hue when ground into a paste. Sugarcane yields sweet juice when it is pressed. Flowers get pierced through with a needle to embellish us with garlands. The character of virtuous men and women is also like the above things and elements of Nature. What is the use of this perishable and mortal frame if it is not used for the benefit of others? To live our life only for ourselves is to live like cats and dogs. People who are noble at heart do not abandon human virtues even if they have to lose their lives. A Sanskrit couplet says "Whether men praise them or no, whether they get riches or no, whether they live long or soon die, the virtuous will never waver from the path of righteousness."

Which of the following does not exemplify 'endurance', according to the passage?

Trees enduring the scorching heat of the Sun

Sugarcane getting pressed to yield juice

Trees bearing fruit and flowers spreading fragrance

Henna being ground and turned into a paste

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q2:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Virtues are the result of repeated actions, as habits lay the foundation of moral excellence. Right from the beginning of their lives, children are taught good habits by their parents and teachers. Magnanimity, helpfulness and sacrifice are great virtues which need to be well cultivated in human beings. Trees give shade for the benefit of others, while they themselves stand enduring the scorching heat of the sun. They selflessly bear the fruit which is consumed by birds, animals and human beings. Rivers travel hundreds of kilometers, irrigating the land and providing water for all living beings. Flowers spread their scent to make the environment pleasant. Nature teaches us to tolerate pain for the sake of service to others. Henna yields its reddish hue when ground into a paste. Sugarcane yields sweet juice when it is pressed. Flowers get pierced through with a needle to embellish us with garlands. The character of virtuous men and women is also like the above things and elements of Nature. What is the use of this perishable and mortal frame if it is not used for the benefit of others? To live our life only for ourselves is to live like cats and dogs. People who are noble at heart do not abandon human virtues even if they have to lose their lives. A Sanskrit couplet says "Whether men praise them or no, whether they get riches or no, whether they live long or soon die, the virtuous will never waver from the path of righteousness."

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

Parents and teachers inculcate good habits in children from the early stages

There are parallels between the character of virtuous human beings and Nature

Ethical behaviour is not dependent upon praise or reward

The virtuous deviate from their path, if they aren't duly acknowledged.

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Virtues are the result of repeated actions, as habits lay the foundation of moral excellence. Right from the beginning of their lives, children are taught good habits by their parents and teachers. Magnanimity, helpfulness and sacrifice are great virtues which need to be well cultivated in human beings. Trees give shade for the benefit of others, while they themselves stand enduring the scorching heat of the sun. They selflessly bear the fruit which is consumed by birds, animals and human beings. Rivers travel hundreds of kilometers, irrigating the land and providing water for all living beings. Flowers spread their scent to make the environment pleasant. Nature teaches us to tolerate pain for the sake of service to others. Henna yields its reddish hue when ground into a paste. Sugarcane yields sweet juice when it is pressed. Flowers get pierced through with a needle to embellish us with garlands. The character of virtuous men and women is also like the above things and elements of Nature. What is the use of this perishable and mortal frame if it is not used for the benefit of others? To live our life only for ourselves is to live like cats and dogs. People who are noble at heart do not abandon human virtues even if they have to lose their lives. A Sanskrit couplet says "Whether men praise them or no, whether they get riches or no, whether they live long or soon die, the virtuous will never waver from the path of righteousness."

In the passage, what is meant by "mortal frame"?

Nature

Animals

Land

Human body

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q4:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Virtues are the result of repeated actions, as habits lay the foundation of moral excellence. Right from the beginning of their lives, children are taught good habits by their parents and teachers. Magnanimity, helpfulness and sacrifice are great virtues which need to be well cultivated in human beings. Trees give shade for the benefit of others, while they themselves stand enduring the scorching heat of the sun. They selflessly bear the fruit which is consumed by birds, animals and human beings. Rivers travel hundreds of kilometers, irrigating the land and providing water for all living beings. Flowers spread their scent to make the environment pleasant. Nature teaches us to tolerate pain for the sake of service to others. Henna yields its reddish hue when ground into a paste. Sugarcane yields sweet juice when it is pressed. Flowers get pierced through with a needle to embellish us with garlands. The character of virtuous men and women is also like the above things and elements of Nature. What is the use of this perishable and mortal frame if it is not used for the benefit of others? To live our life only for ourselves is to live like cats and dogs. People who are noble at heart do not abandon human virtues even if they have to lose their lives. A Sanskrit couplet says "Whether men praise them or no, whether they get riches or no, whether they live long or soon die, the virtuous will never waver from the path of righteousness."

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Being truthful is the most important sign of virtuosity

Nature teaches us to endure pain and serve others

A self-centred existence is a bestial existence

Not abandoning the right path even in the face of death

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q5:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Uma could not sing; but since learning to write, she had developed the habit of writing down any song she heard, to lessen the pain of not being able to sing it. Today the beggar woman was singing... Resentful anguish welled up in Uma's heart. She called the singer secretly to her room, shut the door and began to write down the song in her eccentric spelling. Tilakmanjari, Kanakmanjari and Anangamanjari observed everything through the crack in the door, and burst out, clapping their hands, "Boudidi, we've seen what you're doing!" Uma quickly unfastened the door and began to plead with them, "Darling sisters, please don't tell anybody. I beg you, please don't. I'll never do it again. I'll never write again _" At length, Uma noticed that Tilakmanjari was eyeing her exercise-book. She ran and clutched the book to her chest. Her sisters-in-law tried to take it away from her by force, but when they did not succeed, Anangamanjari went to summon her brother. Pyarimohan arrived and sat down grimly on the bed. He said in a voice like thunder, "Give me the exercise-book." The little girl clasped the exercise-book to her chest and directed a glance of utter supplication at her husband's face. But when she saw Pyarimohan was getting up to snatch the book from her, she flung it down, covered her face with her hands and collapsed on the floor.

Why did Uma develop the habit of writing down any song she heard?

To alleviate her anguish at her lack of skill at singing

To work upon and enhance her recently acquired skill at writing

To compile all the songs in her exercise book

To be able to learn to sing the song later

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Uma could not sing; but since learning to write, she had developed the habit of writing down any song she heard, to lessen the pain of not being able to sing it. Today the beggar woman was singing... Resentful anguish welled up in Uma's heart. She called the singer secretly to her room, shut the door and began to write down the song in her eccentric spelling. Tilakmanjari, Kanakmanjari and Anangamanjari observed everything through the crack in the door, and burst out, clapping their hands, "Boudidi, we've seen what you're doing!" Uma quickly unfastened the door and began to plead with them, "Darling sisters, please don't tell anybody. I beg you, please don't. I'll never do it again. I'll never write again _" At length, Uma noticed that Tilakmanjari was eyeing her exercise-book. She ran and clutched the book to her chest. Her sisters-in-law tried to take it away from her by force, but when they did not succeed, Anangamanjari went to summon her brother. Pyarimohan arrived and sat down grimly on the bed. He said in a voice like thunder, "Give me the exercise-book." The little girl clasped the exercise-book to her chest and directed a glance of utter supplication at her husband's face. But when she saw Pyarimohan was getting up to snatch the book from her, she flung it down, covered her face with her hands and collapsed on the floor.

What is meant by "eccentric" in the passage?

neat and beautiful

strange and incorrect

written in the upper case

written in European languages

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q7:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Uma could not sing; but since learning to write, she had developed the habit of writing down any song she heard, to lessen the pain of not being able to sing it. Today the beggar woman was singing... Resentful anguish welled up in Uma's heart. She called the singer secretly to her room, shut the door and began to write down the song in her eccentric spelling. Tilakmanjari, Kanakmanjari and Anangamanjari observed everything through the crack in the door, and burst out, clapping their hands, "Boudidi, we've seen what you're doing!" Uma quickly unfastened the door and began to plead with them, "Darling sisters, please don't tell anybody. I beg you, please don't. I'll never do it again. I'll never write again _" At length, Uma noticed that Tilakmanjari was eyeing her exercise-book. She ran and clutched the book to her chest. Her sisters-in-law tried to take it away from her by force, but when they did not succeed, Anangamanjari went to summon her brother. Pyarimohan arrived and sat down grimly on the bed. He said in a voice like thunder, "Give me the exercise-book." The little girl clasped the exercise-book to her chest and directed a glance of utter supplication at her husband's face. But when she saw Pyarimohan was getting up to snatch the book from her, she flung it down, covered her face with her hands and collapsed on the floor.

What does the phrase 'a glance of utter supplication' mean in the passage?

an extremely angry and irritated look

a look of total excitement

a look showing celebration

a look of request and prayer

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Uma could not sing; but since learning to write, she had developed the habit of writing down any song she heard, to lessen the pain of not being able to sing it. Today the beggar woman was singing... Resentful anguish welled up in Uma's heart. She called the singer secretly to her room, shut the door and began to write down the song in her eccentric spelling. Tilakmanjari, Kanakmanjari and Anangamanjari observed everything through the crack in the door, and burst out, clapping their hands, "Boudidi, we've seen what you're doing!" Uma quickly unfastened the door and began to plead with them, "Darling sisters, please don't tell anybody. I beg you, please don't. I'll never do it again. I'll never write again _" At length, Uma noticed that Tilakmanjari was eyeing her exercise-book. She ran and clutched the book to her chest. Her sisters-in-law tried to take it away from her by force, but when they did not succeed, Anangamanjari went to summon her brother. Pyarimohan arrived and sat down grimly on the bed. He said in a voice like thunder, "Give me the exercise-book." The little girl clasped the exercise-book to her chest and directed a glance of utter supplication at her husband's face. But when she saw Pyarimohan was getting up to snatch the book from her, she flung it down, covered her face with her hands and collapsed on the floor.

Pyarimohan is bound to Uma by __________.

paternal-ties

the bond of friendship

marital- ties

fraternal- ties

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q9:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Solace. He turned the roll of paper between his fingers and wondered if that had not been his error—to search always for solace when there was other game to hunt in the forest. Had he had more spirit, more nerve, more desire and ambition, then perhaps he would have instead hunted for success, distinction, magic. Perhaps he would have followed in pursuit of an art, published a book of poetry, earned a name for himself, a little fame, even gold bangles for Sarla... But the thought was puerile that it was made him spit out a bitter shred of tobacco. Every effort he had made had ended in defeat: most of the poems he had written and sent to Murad had been rejected, his monograph never published; his wife and son eyed him with blatant disappointment; nor had he won the regard of his colleagues or students. The inherent weakness in his father that had made him an ineffectual, if harmless, teacher and householder, had been passed on to him. He felt it inside him like an empty hole, one he had been staring at all his years, intimidated by its blackness and blankness. Even his attempt to fill it with a genuine and heartfelt homage to a true poet, a man who had distinguished himself as he would have liked to do, had been defeated by all the obstacles that sprang up in his life like shards and pebbles sent up at every step. It was one more blow, and perhaps the bitterest of all.

Who does Deven blame for his failure in life?

His wife and son

His lack of creativity

His father's submissive and timid nature

His inherited activism and assertiveness

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Solace. He turned the roll of paper between his fingers and wondered if that had not been his error—to search always for solace when there was other game to hunt in the forest. Had he had more spirit, more nerve, more desire and ambition, then perhaps he would have instead hunted for success, distinction, magic. Perhaps he would have followed in pursuit of an art, published a book of poetry, earned a name for himself, a little fame, even gold bangles for Sarla... But the thought was puerile that it was made him spit out a bitter shred of tobacco. Every effort he had made had ended in defeat: most of the poems he had written and sent to Murad had been rejected, his monograph never published; his wife and son eyed him with blatant disappointment; nor had he won the regard of his colleagues or students. The inherent weakness in his father that had made him an ineffectual, if harmless, teacher and householder, had been passed on to him. He felt it inside him like an empty hole, one he had been staring at all his years, intimidated by its blackness and blankness. Even his attempt to fill it with a genuine and heartfelt homage to a true poet, a man who had distinguished himself as he would have liked to do, had been defeated by all the obstacles that sprang up in his life like shards and pebbles sent up at every step. It was one more blow, and perhaps the bitterest of all.

On the basis of your reading identify the tone of the passage.

Contemptuous

Mournful

Satarical

Disillusioned

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Solace. He turned the roll of paper between his fingers and wondered if that had not been his error—to search always for solace when there was other game to hunt in the forest. Had he had more spirit, more nerve, more desire and ambition, then perhaps he would have instead hunted for success, distinction, magic. Perhaps he would have followed in pursuit of an art, published a book of poetry, earned a name for himself, a little fame, even gold bangles for Sarla... But the thought was puerile that it was made him spit out a bitter shred of tobacco. Every effort he had made had ended in defeat: most of the poems he had written and sent to Murad had been rejected, his monograph never published; his wife and son eyed him with blatant disappointment; nor had he won the regard of his colleagues or students. The inherent weakness in his father that had made him an ineffectual, if harmless, teacher and householder, had been passed on to him. He felt it inside him like an empty hole, one he had been staring at all his years, intimidated by its blackness and blankness. Even his attempt to fill it with a genuine and heartfelt homage to a true poet, a man who had distinguished himself as he would have liked to do, had been defeated by all the obstacles that sprang up in his life like shards and pebbles sent up at every step. It was one more blow, and perhaps the bitterest of all.

Choose a word similar in meaning to the word- Puerile

Childish

melancholy

cosmopolitan

precocious

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Solace. He turned the roll of paper between his fingers and wondered if that had not been his error—to search always for solace when there was other game to hunt in the forest. Had he had more spirit, more nerve, more desire and ambition, then perhaps he would have instead hunted for success, distinction, magic. Perhaps he would have followed in pursuit of an art, published a book of poetry, earned a name for himself, a little fame, even gold bangles for Sarla... But the thought was puerile that it was made him spit out a bitter shred of tobacco. Every effort he had made had ended in defeat: most of the poems he had written and sent to Murad had been rejected, his monograph never published; his wife and son eyed him with blatant disappointment; nor had he won the regard of his colleagues or students. The inherent weakness in his father that had made him an ineffectual, if harmless, teacher and householder, had been passed on to him. He felt it inside him like an empty hole, one he had been staring at all his years, intimidated by its blackness and blankness. Even his attempt to fill it with a genuine and heartfelt homage to a true poet, a man who had distinguished himself as he would have liked to do, had been defeated by all the obstacles that sprang up in his life like shards and pebbles sent up at every step. It was one more blow, and perhaps the bitterest of all.

What does the word 'game' in the given phrase symbolise, 'other games to hunt in the forest'

Wild animals in the forest

Desires or goals being pursued

Playful activities

Rules of a competition

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q13:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Hard

Select the correct antonym for the word: INIQUITOUS

Unfair

Wicked

Virtuous

Hilarious

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the correct option: The person who studies the structure and composition of the earth to know about its history and antiquity is called a

Botanist

Geologist

Cartographer

Geographer

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

### Match the idioms given in List–I with the underlined part of the sentences given in List–II | List–I (Idioms) | List–II (Sentences) | |--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) turned over a new leaf | (I) This unexpected new difficulty <u>roused me to do my best</u>. | | (B) set his face against | (II) It is a matter of gratification that he <u>changed for the better</u>. | | (C) put me on my mettle | (III) It is pointless to <u>worry about</u> the result before it's declared. | | (D) to meet trouble half-way | (IV) As a social reformer, he <u>sternly opposed</u> child labour. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Arrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) the three best hypotheses (B) ask them to get together (C) the group has come up with (D) in fours and decide on Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: ______ they had been waiting in line all night,I was sure they'd get the tickets for the show.

As though

Because of

Since

Until

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q18:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym for the word: BELLIGERENT

Brave

Friendly

Hostile

Bemused

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Select the correct synonym for the word: BENEDICTION

benefit

forgiveness

blessing

calmness

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q20:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Complete the idioms given in List-I with their second part given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idiom's first part) | (Idiom's second part) | | (A) To hit the nail-- | (I) to injury | | (B) To add insult-- | (II) before the horse | | (C) To put the cart-- | (III) in the air | | (D) To build castles-- | (IV) on the head | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (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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Q21:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Select the correct expression to complete the sentence : It___since morning.

has been raining

has raining

will raining

rain

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q22:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Select the correct antonym for the word: Valiant

Nervous

Kind

Coward

Brave

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Easy

Arrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) who is a doctor, (B) for his higher studies (C) has gone to America (D) my brother Jagan, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Match the sentences given in List-I with the correct figures of speech given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Figures of speech) | | (A) The wind whispered through the trees. | (I) Alliteration | | (B) A plumber's house always has a leaking tap. | (II) Oxymoron | | (C)She opened her eyes to the deafening silence | (III) Irony | | (D) The buzzing bees drew attention. | (IV) Personification | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q25:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: ARDUOUS from the options given below:

Mysterious

Continuous

Supportive

Difficult

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q26:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Select the correct expression to complete the sentence : What is the time ______?

for your watch

at your watch

by your watch

from your watch

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : (A) producing harmones, proteins lend satiety, prevent (B) hunger pangs at bay, managing both weight and calories (C) apart from building muscle, repair tissues and (D) quick breakdown of sugar in the blood and keep Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : (A) had left before Namita (B) the large group (C) reached the venue for her performance (D) of Sattriya dancers Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q29:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

### Match the words given in List–I with their definitions in List–II | List–I (Words) | List–II (Definitions) | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) Theology | (I) A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence | | (B) Epistemology | (II) The study of the origin of the human race, its customs, beliefs and development | | (C) Ontology | (III) A part of philosophy that deals with knowledge | | (D) Anthropology | (IV) The study of religion and beliefs | 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) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q30:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Match the words given in List-I with the appropriate definitions in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Aviator | (I) controls and operates the flight of an aircraft | | (B) Jurist | (II) knows several languages, mainly foreign | | (C) Lexicographer | (III) an expert in the legal field | | (D) Linguist | (IV) writer of a dictionary | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q31:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with their corresponding definitions in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Meteorologist | (I) One who studies election and trends in voting | | (B) Cosmologist | (II) One who studies fossils and the history of life forms on the earth | | (C) Psephology | (III) One who studies and predicts atmospheric phenomena | | (D) Paleontologist | (IV) One who studies the universe, its origin, expanse etc. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q32:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : (A) culture is a characteristic<br/>(B) the vision<br/>(C) way of life inspired by<br/>(D) and values of life. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q33:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym for the word: HEGEMONY

Supremacy

Leadership

Prosperity

Independence

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q34:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Which of the following words does not refer to one of the movements of a horse?

Trotting

Cantering

Galloping

Spinning

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q35:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the correct synonym for the word: DISDAIN

Astonish

Contempt

Destruction

Exhaustion

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q36:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : (A) better known as the shifting cultivation<br/>(B) garia is a folk dance performed in<br/>(C) Tripura revolves around the Jhum culture,<br/>(D) Tripura where the life and culture of the people of Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q37:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

The little priest was not an interesting man to look at, having stubby brown hair and a round and stolid face which did not give away anything. The word STOLID in the above sentence means:

Frowning

Darkish

Emotionless

Hateful

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

### Match the words given in List–I with the appropriate definitions in List–II | List–I (Words) | List–II (Definitions) | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) Neurologist | (I) One who treats heart diseases | | (B) Orthodontist | (II) One who studies causes and diagnosis of diseases | | (C) Cardiologist | (III) One who corrects and straightens irregular teeth | | (D) Pathologist | (IV) One who cures nerve-related diseases | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q39:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II. | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The ______ silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping. | (I) ecentric | | (B) Her ______ behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event. | (II) penetrating | | (C) The ______ weather made the trek arduous for the beginners. | (III) oppressive | | (D)The professor gave a ______ analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning. | (IV) inclement | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : (A) technology, political opinions, military capaciies, education, lifestyle, inter alia (B) there has been growing awareness and rise in urge to be at par with (C) with increasing purchasing power and larger disposable incomes (D) current trends in different countries across the world in terms of science, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence given below: His <u>desultory</u> efforts at studying made it clear that he was not serious about passing the exam.

cautious

impetuous

guileful

unenthusiastic

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Select the correct synonym for the word: DISCONCERTING

Embarrasing

Comfortable

Suave

Adroit

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q43:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym for the word: Zenith

Horizon

Nadir

Savage

Sober

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct word from the given options to fill the blank in the sentence given below: "Pakhom___________with him and the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees."

played

negotiated

disagreed

fought

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Hard

Arrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : (A) peeps into the dark abyss of human consciousness, (B) Neruda conceives poetry not as something which has (C) its deliberate relation with things of beauty, but rather as an art which (D) something which has the ability to perceive suffering Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Select the correct synonym for the word: EPHEMERAL

Putrid

Invisible

Temporary

Permanent

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym for the word: PLACATE

Provoke

Appease

Hate

Nullify

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Easy

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence : (A) the lives of labourers (B) Pahala Pandhav is (C) Shrilal Shukla's (D) a realistic portrayal of Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

27 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Arrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) tell a lie to the teacher (B) he is between the devil (C) neither betray his friend nor (D) and the deep sea as he can Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q50:

27 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Select the correct antonym for the word: PURGE

Contaminate

Truncate

Conceal

Complicate

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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