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Q1:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

I still remember the summers of my childhood, when the air in our ancestral village carried the scent of ripening mangoes. Our orchard, an expanse of towering trees with branches heavy with fruit, was my sanctuary. The afternoons were spent sprawled on a charpoy under the largest tree, listening to my grandmother's tales of kings and sages, while the cicadas hummed a lazy tune. One evening, when the sky blushed orange, my cousin Rohan and I dared each other to climb the ancient mango tree-the one, no one had scaled in years. "It's cursed," the elders warned, "a snake guards its highest branches." But we were twelve, and fear was something we laughed at. With scraped knees and racing hearts, we ascended, our fingers sticky with the sweetness of half-eaten mangoes. Then, suddenly, I froze. Just inches from my hand, nestled between two branches, lay a coiled serpent, its beady eyes fixed upon me. Panic gripped my chest, my breath shallow. "Don't move," Rohan whispered. Trembling, I heeded his words, inching backward ever so slowly. As soon as my feet hit the ground, I bolted, my heart pounding louder than the temple bells at dusk. We never climbed that tree again. But to this day, whenever I taste a mango, I remember that evening-the thrill, the terror, and the inexplicable joy of childhood.

How does the narrator describe his encounter with the snake?

with amusement and detachment

with poetic admiration for nature

with intense fear and sensory detail

with anger at himself for being reckless

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q2:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

I still remember the summers of my childhood, when the air in our ancestral village carried the scent of ripening mangoes. Our orchard, an expanse of towering trees with branches heavy with fruit, was my sanctuary. The afternoons were spent sprawled on a charpoy under the largest tree, listening to my grandmother's tales of kings and sages, while the cicadas hummed a lazy tune. One evening, when the sky blushed orange, my cousin Rohan and I dared each other to climb the ancient mango tree-the one, no one had scaled in years. "It's cursed," the elders warned, "a snake guards its highest branches." But we were twelve, and fear was something we laughed at. With scraped knees and racing hearts, we ascended, our fingers sticky with the sweetness of half-eaten mangoes. Then, suddenly, I froze. Just inches from my hand, nestled between two branches, lay a coiled serpent, its beady eyes fixed upon me. Panic gripped my chest, my breath shallow. "Don't move," Rohan whispered. Trembling, I heeded his words, inching backward ever so slowly. As soon as my feet hit the ground, I bolted, my heart pounding louder than the temple bells at dusk. We never climbed that tree again. But to this day, whenever I taste a mango, I remember that evening-the thrill, the terror, and the inexplicable joy of childhood.

The narrator never climbed the tree again because he _________

was not skilled at climbing trees

was afraid of taking on a challenge again

never got over the fright of seeing the snake on the tree

became too old for such games

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

I still remember the summers of my childhood, when the air in our ancestral village carried the scent of ripening mangoes. Our orchard, an expanse of towering trees with branches heavy with fruit, was my sanctuary. The afternoons were spent sprawled on a charpoy under the largest tree, listening to my grandmother's tales of kings and sages, while the cicadas hummed a lazy tune. One evening, when the sky blushed orange, my cousin Rohan and I dared each other to climb the ancient mango tree-the one, no one had scaled in years. "It's cursed," the elders warned, "a snake guards its highest branches." But we were twelve, and fear was something we laughed at. With scraped knees and racing hearts, we ascended, our fingers sticky with the sweetness of half-eaten mangoes. Then, suddenly, I froze. Just inches from my hand, nestled between two branches, lay a coiled serpent, its beady eyes fixed upon me. Panic gripped my chest, my breath shallow. "Don't move," Rohan whispered. Trembling, I heeded his words, inching backward ever so slowly. As soon as my feet hit the ground, I bolted, my heart pounding louder than the temple bells at dusk. We never climbed that tree again. But to this day, whenever I taste a mango, I remember that evening-the thrill, the terror, and the inexplicable joy of childhood.

What role does the mango orchard play in the narrator's childhood?

It represents a challenge to be conquered

It is a place of refuge and delight

It serves as a setting for a family dispute

It symbolises lost traditions

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q4:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

I still remember the summers of my childhood, when the air in our ancestral village carried the scent of ripening mangoes. Our orchard, an expanse of towering trees with branches heavy with fruit, was my sanctuary. The afternoons were spent sprawled on a charpoy under the largest tree, listening to my grandmother's tales of kings and sages, while the cicadas hummed a lazy tune. One evening, when the sky blushed orange, my cousin Rohan and I dared each other to climb the ancient mango tree-the one, no one had scaled in years. "It's cursed," the elders warned, "a snake guards its highest branches." But we were twelve, and fear was something we laughed at. With scraped knees and racing hearts, we ascended, our fingers sticky with the sweetness of half-eaten mangoes. Then, suddenly, I froze. Just inches from my hand, nestled between two branches, lay a coiled serpent, its beady eyes fixed upon me. Panic gripped my chest, my breath shallow. "Don't move," Rohan whispered. Trembling, I heeded his words, inching backward ever so slowly. As soon as my feet hit the ground, I bolted, my heart pounding louder than the temple bells at dusk. We never climbed that tree again. But to this day, whenever I taste a mango, I remember that evening-the thrill, the terror, and the inexplicable joy of childhood.

Which literary device is used in "the sky blushed orange"?

Allegory

Simile

Alliteration

Personification

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q5:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Every time a child takes a soft drink, is he laying the groundwork for a dangerous bone disease? Fizzy and sugary drinks don't cause osteoporosis but, because they are often a substitute for a glass of milk, children miss out on taking in the calcium and vitamin D they need to build a strong skeleton. Many of them also lead a sedentary lifestyle, so they aren't getting the bone-building benefits of vigorous exercise either. These children tend to suffer from brittle bones and fractures later on in life. In addition, they could be at a risk of being diagnosed with osteoporosis at an earlier age than most others. Osteoporosis starts in childhood, but its consequences are apparent at a later stage in life. This condition causes bones to become riddled with holes, like the framework of a house that's has been attacked by termites. This can lead to broken bones, which in turn, can cause deformity, chronic pain, and disability. Osteoporosis can be fatal: up to 25 percent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a year. Osteoporosis isn't just your grandmother's health threat. Although it strikes over 50 million women in India, it also menaces over 12 million men. It is important to save millions of people from the risk of suffering from osteoporosis by adopting preventive measures like walking, jogging or skipping. Getting enough sunlight, and adequate calcium, especially through fruits, vegetables and fermented dairy products also helps.

According to the passage: ____ percent of elderly people who suffer from hip fracture do not survive.

50

12

25

52

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Every time a child takes a soft drink, is he laying the groundwork for a dangerous bone disease? Fizzy and sugary drinks don't cause osteoporosis but, because they are often a substitute for a glass of milk, children miss out on taking in the calcium and vitamin D they need to build a strong skeleton. Many of them also lead a sedentary lifestyle, so they aren't getting the bone-building benefits of vigorous exercise either. These children tend to suffer from brittle bones and fractures later on in life. In addition, they could be at a risk of being diagnosed with osteoporosis at an earlier age than most others. Osteoporosis starts in childhood, but its consequences are apparent at a later stage in life. This condition causes bones to become riddled with holes, like the framework of a house that's has been attacked by termites. This can lead to broken bones, which in turn, can cause deformity, chronic pain, and disability. Osteoporosis can be fatal: up to 25 percent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a year. Osteoporosis isn't just your grandmother's health threat. Although it strikes over 50 million women in India, it also menaces over 12 million men. It is important to save millions of people from the risk of suffering from osteoporosis by adopting preventive measures like walking, jogging or skipping. Getting enough sunlight, and adequate calcium, especially through fruits, vegetables and fermented dairy products also helps.

According to the passage which of the following statement is correct.

Consumption of fizzy drinks leads to strong bone density

Sedentary lifestyle leads to strong bones

Osteoporosis affects elderly people only

Osteoporosis can be life-threatening

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q7:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Every time a child takes a soft drink, is he laying the groundwork for a dangerous bone disease? Fizzy and sugary drinks don't cause osteoporosis but, because they are often a substitute for a glass of milk, children miss out on taking in the calcium and vitamin D they need to build a strong skeleton. Many of them also lead a sedentary lifestyle, so they aren't getting the bone-building benefits of vigorous exercise either. These children tend to suffer from brittle bones and fractures later on in life. In addition, they could be at a risk of being diagnosed with osteoporosis at an earlier age than most others. Osteoporosis starts in childhood, but its consequences are apparent at a later stage in life. This condition causes bones to become riddled with holes, like the framework of a house that's has been attacked by termites. This can lead to broken bones, which in turn, can cause deformity, chronic pain, and disability. Osteoporosis can be fatal: up to 25 percent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a year. Osteoporosis isn't just your grandmother's health threat. Although it strikes over 50 million women in India, it also menaces over 12 million men. It is important to save millions of people from the risk of suffering from osteoporosis by adopting preventive measures like walking, jogging or skipping. Getting enough sunlight, and adequate calcium, especially through fruits, vegetables and fermented dairy products also helps.

According to the passage: People who ______ suffer from osteoporosis.

substitute a sedentary lifestyle with an active lifestyle

substitute milk with soft drinks

substitute fruits with vegetables

substitute sunlight with calcium

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Every time a child takes a soft drink, is he laying the groundwork for a dangerous bone disease? Fizzy and sugary drinks don't cause osteoporosis but, because they are often a substitute for a glass of milk, children miss out on taking in the calcium and vitamin D they need to build a strong skeleton. Many of them also lead a sedentary lifestyle, so they aren't getting the bone-building benefits of vigorous exercise either. These children tend to suffer from brittle bones and fractures later on in life. In addition, they could be at a risk of being diagnosed with osteoporosis at an earlier age than most others. Osteoporosis starts in childhood, but its consequences are apparent at a later stage in life. This condition causes bones to become riddled with holes, like the framework of a house that's has been attacked by termites. This can lead to broken bones, which in turn, can cause deformity, chronic pain, and disability. Osteoporosis can be fatal: up to 25 percent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a year. Osteoporosis isn't just your grandmother's health threat. Although it strikes over 50 million women in India, it also menaces over 12 million men. It is important to save millions of people from the risk of suffering from osteoporosis by adopting preventive measures like walking, jogging or skipping. Getting enough sunlight, and adequate calcium, especially through fruits, vegetables and fermented dairy products also helps.

Which of the following is NOT a good preventive measure for osteoporosis?

Consumption of vitamin E adequately

Consuming fruits, vegetables & dairy products

Maintaining active life style

Ensuring enough dose of sunlight

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q9:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Swaminathan stretched lazily under the banyan tree, watching a slow trickle of afternoon sunlight filter through its dense leaves. The marketplace across the street hummed with life—vendors shouting over one another, bullock carts trundling along the dusty roads, and the occasional cycle bell ringing in protest. The smell of roasting peanuts drifted through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of Malgudi after a light drizzle. But Swami wasn’t thinking about the town’s lively bustle. He had arithmetic homework waiting at home, and his father’s stern voice still echoed in his mind: “No excuses, Swami. I expect it done before dinner.” He sighed, kicking a small stone into the road. He could hear his friends laughing somewhere behind him, playing cricket in the narrow lanes. The thought of numbers and sums weighed heavy on his mind, making the world outside seem even more tempting. The street dog, Tiger, sauntered toward him, tail wagging. “You have no homework to do, do you?” Swami muttered, scratching its ears. Tiger responded with an enthusiastic bark, making a passing shopkeeper chuckle. “Swaminathan! Come home at once,” his father’s voice boomed from the verandah. Swami winced. He stood up reluctantly, giving Tiger one last pat before trudging home, where ink-stained notebooks and difficult numbers awaited him.

According to the excerpt, what is Swami's primary internal conflict?

deliberating on how to run away from home

choosing between playing outside or completing his homework

bargaining with the street vendors about prices

wondering how to keep Tiger as his pet

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Swaminathan stretched lazily under the banyan tree, watching a slow trickle of afternoon sunlight filter through its dense leaves. The marketplace across the street hummed with life—vendors shouting over one another, bullock carts trundling along the dusty roads, and the occasional cycle bell ringing in protest. The smell of roasting peanuts drifted through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of Malgudi after a light drizzle. But Swami wasn’t thinking about the town’s lively bustle. He had arithmetic homework waiting at home, and his father’s stern voice still echoed in his mind: “No excuses, Swami. I expect it done before dinner.” He sighed, kicking a small stone into the road. He could hear his friends laughing somewhere behind him, playing cricket in the narrow lanes. The thought of numbers and sums weighed heavy on his mind, making the world outside seem even more tempting. The street dog, Tiger, sauntered toward him, tail wagging. “You have no homework to do, do you?” Swami muttered, scratching its ears. Tiger responded with an enthusiastic bark, making a passing shopkeeper chuckle. “Swaminathan! Come home at once,” his father’s voice boomed from the verandah. Swami winced. He stood up reluctantly, giving Tiger one last pat before trudging home, where ink-stained notebooks and difficult numbers awaited him.

What does Swami's interaction with the street dog symbolise?

His desire to escape homework and enjoy simple pleasures

His irresponsible and evasive nature

His habit of procrastination and disobeying his father

His attempt to find comfort in his pet

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Swaminathan stretched lazily under the banyan tree, watching a slow trickle of afternoon sunlight filter through its dense leaves. The marketplace across the street hummed with life—vendors shouting over one another, bullock carts trundling along the dusty roads, and the occasional cycle bell ringing in protest. The smell of roasting peanuts drifted through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of Malgudi after a light drizzle. But Swami wasn’t thinking about the town’s lively bustle. He had arithmetic homework waiting at home, and his father’s stern voice still echoed in his mind: “No excuses, Swami. I expect it done before dinner.” He sighed, kicking a small stone into the road. He could hear his friends laughing somewhere behind him, playing cricket in the narrow lanes. The thought of numbers and sums weighed heavy on his mind, making the world outside seem even more tempting. The street dog, Tiger, sauntered toward him, tail wagging. “You have no homework to do, do you?” Swami muttered, scratching its ears. Tiger responded with an enthusiastic bark, making a passing shopkeeper chuckle. “Swaminathan! Come home at once,” his father’s voice boomed from the verandah. Swami winced. He stood up reluctantly, giving Tiger one last pat before trudging home, where ink-stained notebooks and difficult numbers awaited him.

What does the word 'trudging' indicate in the given passage?

He raced back home

He headed home with heavy steps, unhappily.

He hopped and skipped back home

He lazily walked back home

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Swaminathan stretched lazily under the banyan tree, watching a slow trickle of afternoon sunlight filter through its dense leaves. The marketplace across the street hummed with life—vendors shouting over one another, bullock carts trundling along the dusty roads, and the occasional cycle bell ringing in protest. The smell of roasting peanuts drifted through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of Malgudi after a light drizzle. But Swami wasn’t thinking about the town’s lively bustle. He had arithmetic homework waiting at home, and his father’s stern voice still echoed in his mind: “No excuses, Swami. I expect it done before dinner.” He sighed, kicking a small stone into the road. He could hear his friends laughing somewhere behind him, playing cricket in the narrow lanes. The thought of numbers and sums weighed heavy on his mind, making the world outside seem even more tempting. The street dog, Tiger, sauntered toward him, tail wagging. “You have no homework to do, do you?” Swami muttered, scratching its ears. Tiger responded with an enthusiastic bark, making a passing shopkeeper chuckle. “Swaminathan! Come home at once,” his father’s voice boomed from the verandah. Swami winced. He stood up reluctantly, giving Tiger one last pat before trudging home, where ink-stained notebooks and difficult numbers awaited him.

According to the passage, which option best describes Swami's father?

An easy-going parent

A strict disciplinarian

An uncaring parent

An irresponsible parent

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Yesterday he ______ to drop his uncle off at the railway station.

went

has gone

is going

had been going

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Choose the correct synonym for the word IMPROMPTU from the options given below:

Scripted

Prepared

Unrehearsed

Unprofessional

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: A person who believes in social welfare through charity is known as ________

physiotherapist

psychologist

philanthropist

psychatrist

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Homonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A)As the letter was addressed ____ , the secretary did not open it. | (I) personnel | | (B) I was asked to fetch a ____ of water during my first year as an intern. | (II) personal | | (C) The working _____ for that company seemed to be satisfied. | (III) pale | | (D) His face turned _____ when he was caught stealing red-handed. | (IV) pail | 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) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) We were faced _________ a difficult choice. | (I) near | | (B) The rest house is _________ the river. | (II) of | | (C) I saw Rohit sitting _________ the new student in the class. | (III) with | | (D) The report was full _________ mistakes. | (IV) beside | 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) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q18:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence: Flights kept _________ because of bad weather.

delay

being delayed

having delayed

having been delayed

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

(A) provides valuable insights into ancient civilisations (B) the study of archaeological artifacts (C) helping historians reconstruct events of the past (D) and comprehend the cultural evolution Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q20:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

<ol type="A"><li>by automating repetitive tasks while also</li><li>artificial intelligence is transforming industries</li><li>efficiency, productivity and performance</li><li>enabling advanced decision-making improving</li></ol> Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q21:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given below: She was so <u>piqued</u> by the trite remarks by a colleague that she could not continue the presentation.

exasperated

isolated

delighted

ravaged

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q22:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence: I promise that I will prepare tea for you ______ we reach our place.

before

as soon as

while

on

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) skills like adaptability and emotional intelligence (B) with the workforce demographics changing (C) will be increasingly determined by (D) each year, leadership effectiveness Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the suitable connectors given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Connectors) | | --- | --- | | (A) He can drive a car, ______ he can fix it if there is a problem. | (I) therefore | | (B) Rohit went to the mall for shopping, ______ he did not buy anything. | (II) furthermore | | (C) I had to sit down alongside Rita to boost her morale, ______ she sang. | (III) however | | (D) Vinod enjoys tinkling with computers, ______ he is called a tech wizard. | (IV) henceforth | 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 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q25:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Complete the following sentences with the correct option given below: Rohit used to live in Chennai at the same time when I was there too. I am sure that was where our _______.

minds had crossed

footpaths had crossed

paths had crossed

cars had crossed

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q26:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Choose the correct synonym for the word VERSATILE from the options given below:

Corroborative

Adaptable

Amateur

Colloquial

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the correct synonym for the word DESULTORY from the options given below:

Rambling

Fertile

Imperfect

Regular

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom from the options given below: 'To meet one's waterloo'

To fall into a well

Have a watery grave

To experience a decisive or final defeat

To have an important meeting

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q29:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Consideration of others' needs and happiness as the basis for any action is called ________

altruism

scepticism

nepotism

cynicism

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q30:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) are intended to create better (B) pipeline of high caliber talent (C) investments in leadership development (D) managers and build an internal Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q31:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) No pain, no gains | (I) no single person can do anything | | (B) One flower makes no garland | (II) a bad experience makes you wary | | (C) Birds of a feather flock together | (III) without putting in effort, one doesn't achieve anything | | (D) Once bitten, twice shy | (IV) people with the same intentions stay together | 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) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q32:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) is one of the most popularly spoken languages in the world (B) for millions of speakers across the globe (C) english, a global language (D) and serves as a common medium of expression and communication Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q33:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) it is mainly worn during festivals and ceremonial events (B) fibers from sun-drying plants to the final spinning of (C) the processing method of extracting hemp (D) yarn is a long and tedious manual process; hence Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q34:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the correct synonym for the word NEBULOUS from the options given below:

Tiny

Vague

Insignificant

Dead

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q35:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence: I warned him not to meddle _______ my papers lest I lose important documents.

to

about

by

with

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct verb forms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Verb Forms) | | --- | --- | | (A) As a ritual, Mona ______ every day for two hours to perfect her skill. | (I) singing | | (B) I don't want to miss the concert as Mona will be ______ my favourite songs. | (II) had sung | | (C) Mona ______ since she was five years old. | (III) sings | | (D) Mona ______ the old numbers so many times that she knew the songs by heart. | (IV) has been singing | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q37:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) and ultra-processed food exposes an individual to (B) dietary practices from unprocessed food to semi-processed (C) a wide range of adverse health outcomes (D) there is enough research to show that the shift in Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q38:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Choose the correct antonym for the word FASTIDIOUS from the options given below:

Strong

Meticulous

Unfussy

Finicky

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q39:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I <br> (Word)| List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Neologism | (I) Lasting for a short period of time | | (B) Loquacious | (II) A newly coined word or expression | | (C) Isthmus | (III) A person who talks continuously | | (D) Ephemeral | (IV) A narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

30 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) allows users to reshape photos and videos (B) easier to add personal text while still crediting the content creator (C) threads has introduced a new feature that (D) without including the original post, making it Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q41:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct pair given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Pairs of words) | | (A) _____marriages were arranged, but that has ____changed now. | (I) carelessly/even | | (B) He did the test so____that he didn't____finish a part of it. | (II) individually/enough | | (C) Although he was dressed____he wasn't____relaxed. | (III) traditionally/somewhat | | (D) ____, each player is good, but they don't play well____as a team. | (IV) casually/very | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q42:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Choose the correct antonym for the word <u>VERACITY</u> from the options given below:

Imperfection

Gospel

Deceitfulness

Mendicant

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q43:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Choose the correct antonym for the word IMPLAUSIBLE from the options given below:

improbable

doubtful

farfetching

convincing

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q44:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below: I am sure that Pooja will participate and win the annual debate as she has __________.

the first leg

the gift of the gab

the going rate

the golden rule

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q45:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: ________ for the physically challenged are concentrating around major cities.

Facilities

Hospitality

Envy

Faculties

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q46:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the correct synonym for the word INNOCUOUS from the options given below:

Harmless

Dangerous

Poisonous

Soft

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q47:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal verbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Phrasal verbs) | (Sentences) | | (A) held in | (I) The police were trying to ______ the crowd. | | (B) held over | (II) She wanted to cry but ______ the tears. | | (C) hold back | (III) Could you ______ making your decision for a few days? | | (D) hold off | (IV) The proposal should be ______ until everyone has had time to think about it. | 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) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q48:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Choose the correct antonym for the word OBSCURE from the options given below:

Obvious

Ambiguous

Murky

Obsolete

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q49:

30 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List II with the correct Phrasal verbs given in List I: | List-I<br>(Phrasal verbs) | List-II<br>(Sentences) | | --- | --- | | (A) come up with | (I) Ravi knew that I would have to ______ to his way of thinking in the end. | | (B) come down | (II) Ravi has to ______ the money to pay off his loan by the end of the week. | | (C) come around | (III) The Union President ______ a lot of criticism from the workers. | | (D) come under | (IV) Social workers ______ harder on parents than on their children. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

30 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) At the eleventh hour | (I) to ingratiate oneself with someone by obedient behaviour | | (B)To burn one's boats | (II) contribute one's share in a joint activity | | (C)To curry favours | (III) work at the last minute | | (D) Chip in | (IV) point of no return | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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