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Q1:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The postmaster’s office was located in the village of Ulapur. It was a quaint village, there was an indigo plantation nearby, and so the manager—an Englishman goaded by the need for communication—had arranged for the setting up of a post office. The postmaster was a young man from Calcutta. Stationed here, away from the known limits of civilization, he often felt like a fish out of water. The plantation workers seemed to have their own community. Social miscegenation between two different classes of people seemed all but impossible. In truth, the boy from the city wasn’t good at mixing with people. Uprooted and exiled to a foreign land, his feelings oscillated between arrogance and shame. He rarely met any of the villagers. He wrote poems: poems of endless waiting, poems in which the marrow of life seemed to resonate with the faint tremble of young leaves, where the memory of existence was rejuvenated by the sight of rain clouds. He longed for the security of metal roads, of tall houses which blocked the sight of clouds in the open sky. The city was spreading its tentacles, calling him back. The postmaster’s salary was meager. Evenings would arrive with plumes of smoke rising from the cowshed. The evening would be as still as the cadence of lost poetry, the silence all around would shake the fault lines of the heart; and as all of this would take place, the postmaster would light his lamp.

Which idiom best describes the postmaster's feelings towards the city?

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush

Distance makes the heart grow fonder

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

The grass is always greener on the other side

Correct Answer

Option 2,4

Correct Answer

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Q2:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The postmaster’s office was located in the village of Ulapur. It was a quaint village, there was an indigo plantation nearby, and so the manager—an Englishman goaded by the need for communication—had arranged for the setting up of a post office. The postmaster was a young man from Calcutta. Stationed here, away from the known limits of civilization, he often felt like a fish out of water. The plantation workers seemed to have their own community. Social miscegenation between two different classes of people seemed all but impossible. In truth, the boy from the city wasn’t good at mixing with people. Uprooted and exiled to a foreign land, his feelings oscillated between arrogance and shame. He rarely met any of the villagers. He wrote poems: poems of endless waiting, poems in which the marrow of life seemed to resonate with the faint tremble of young leaves, where the memory of existence was rejuvenated by the sight of rain clouds. He longed for the security of metal roads, of tall houses which blocked the sight of clouds in the open sky. The city was spreading its tentacles, calling him back. The postmaster’s salary was meager. Evenings would arrive with plumes of smoke rising from the cowshed. The evening would be as still as the cadence of lost poetry, the silence all around would shake the fault lines of the heart; and as all of this would take place, the postmaster would light his lamp.

Why did the small village of Ulapur have a post office at all?

Because of the English plantation manager's personal need

It was set up by the government of India

The community had an urgent need for the post office

The post office had always existed

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q3:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The postmaster’s office was located in the village of Ulapur. It was a quaint village, there was an indigo plantation nearby, and so the manager—an Englishman goaded by the need for communication—had arranged for the setting up of a post office. The postmaster was a young man from Calcutta. Stationed here, away from the known limits of civilization, he often felt like a fish out of water. The plantation workers seemed to have their own community. Social miscegenation between two different classes of people seemed all but impossible. In truth, the boy from the city wasn’t good at mixing with people. Uprooted and exiled to a foreign land, his feelings oscillated between arrogance and shame. He rarely met any of the villagers. He wrote poems: poems of endless waiting, poems in which the marrow of life seemed to resonate with the faint tremble of young leaves, where the memory of existence was rejuvenated by the sight of rain clouds. He longed for the security of metal roads, of tall houses which blocked the sight of clouds in the open sky. The city was spreading its tentacles, calling him back. The postmaster’s salary was meager. Evenings would arrive with plumes of smoke rising from the cowshed. The evening would be as still as the cadence of lost poetry, the silence all around would shake the fault lines of the heart; and as all of this would take place, the postmaster would light his lamp.

Select the most appropriate synonym for "marrow" in the line "poems in which the marrow of life seemed to resonate."

aura

core

atmosphere

component

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q4:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The postmaster’s office was located in the village of Ulapur. It was a quaint village, there was an indigo plantation nearby, and so the manager—an Englishman goaded by the need for communication—had arranged for the setting up of a post office. The postmaster was a young man from Calcutta. Stationed here, away from the known limits of civilization, he often felt like a fish out of water. The plantation workers seemed to have their own community. Social miscegenation between two different classes of people seemed all but impossible. In truth, the boy from the city wasn’t good at mixing with people. Uprooted and exiled to a foreign land, his feelings oscillated between arrogance and shame. He rarely met any of the villagers. He wrote poems: poems of endless waiting, poems in which the marrow of life seemed to resonate with the faint tremble of young leaves, where the memory of existence was rejuvenated by the sight of rain clouds. He longed for the security of metal roads, of tall houses which blocked the sight of clouds in the open sky. The city was spreading its tentacles, calling him back. The postmaster’s salary was meager. Evenings would arrive with plumes of smoke rising from the cowshed. The evening would be as still as the cadence of lost poetry, the silence all around would shake the fault lines of the heart; and as all of this would take place, the postmaster would light his lamp.

What does the line "his feelings oscillated between arrogance and shame" reflect about the postmaster's state of mind?

He was indifferent towards the people around him

He felt victimized and ostracized by the villagers

He was struggling with his conflicting feelings

He could not make up his mind

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q5:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

Deven shrank back in apology. ‘No, sir I teach in- in the Hindi department. I took my degree in Hindi because-’ But the poet was not listening. He was laughing and spitting as he laughed because he did it so rustily and unwillingly. Phlegm flew. ‘You see,’ he croaked, ‘what did I tell you? You are a slave. Perhaps a spy even if you don’t know it, sent to universities to destroy whatever remains of Urdu, hunt it out and kill it. And you tell me it is for an Urdu magazine you wish to interview me. If so, why are you teaching Hindi?’ he suddenly roared, fixing Deven with that small, turtle-lidded eye that had now become lethal, a bullet. ‘I studied Urdu, sir, as a boy, in Lucknow. My father, he was a schoolteacher, a scholar, and a lover of Urdu poetry. He taught me the language. But he died. He died and my mother brought me to Delhi to live with her relations here. I was sent to the nearest school, a Hindi-medium school, sir,’ Deven stumbled through the explanation. ‘I took my degree in Hindi, sir,and now I am temporary lecturer in Lala Ram Lal College at Mirpore. It is my living, sir. You see I am married man, a family man. But I still remember my lesson in Urdu, how my father taught me, how he used to read poetry to me. If it were not for the need to earn a living, I would – I would-’

Identify the literary device used in, '- eye that had now become lethal, a bullet.'

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q6:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Deven shrank back in apology. ‘No, sir I teach in- in the Hindi department. I took my degree in Hindi because-’ But the poet was not listening. He was laughing and spitting as he laughed because he did it so rustily and unwillingly. Phlegm flew. ‘You see,’ he croaked, ‘what did I tell you? You are a slave. Perhaps a spy even if you don’t know it, sent to universities to destroy whatever remains of Urdu, hunt it out and kill it. And you tell me it is for an Urdu magazine you wish to interview me. If so, why are you teaching Hindi?’ he suddenly roared, fixing Deven with that small, turtle-lidded eye that had now become lethal, a bullet. ‘I studied Urdu, sir, as a boy, in Lucknow. My father, he was a schoolteacher, a scholar, and a lover of Urdu poetry. He taught me the language. But he died. He died and my mother brought me to Delhi to live with her relations here. I was sent to the nearest school, a Hindi-medium school, sir,’ Deven stumbled through the explanation. ‘I took my degree in Hindi, sir,and now I am temporary lecturer in Lala Ram Lal College at Mirpore. It is my living, sir. You see I am married man, a family man. But I still remember my lesson in Urdu, how my father taught me, how he used to read poetry to me. If it were not for the need to earn a living, I would – I would-’

What does the poet's reaction reveal about his feeling towards the status of Urdu?

He believes Urdu, as a language is thriving and well supported.

He is unconcerned about the status of Urdu

He feels Urdu is being suppressed and marginalised

He thinks Urdu should be replaced by Hindi

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q7:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Deven shrank back in apology. ‘No, sir I teach in- in the Hindi department. I took my degree in Hindi because-’ But the poet was not listening. He was laughing and spitting as he laughed because he did it so rustily and unwillingly. Phlegm flew. ‘You see,’ he croaked, ‘what did I tell you? You are a slave. Perhaps a spy even if you don’t know it, sent to universities to destroy whatever remains of Urdu, hunt it out and kill it. And you tell me it is for an Urdu magazine you wish to interview me. If so, why are you teaching Hindi?’ he suddenly roared, fixing Deven with that small, turtle-lidded eye that had now become lethal, a bullet. ‘I studied Urdu, sir, as a boy, in Lucknow. My father, he was a schoolteacher, a scholar, and a lover of Urdu poetry. He taught me the language. But he died. He died and my mother brought me to Delhi to live with her relations here. I was sent to the nearest school, a Hindi-medium school, sir,’ Deven stumbled through the explanation. ‘I took my degree in Hindi, sir,and now I am temporary lecturer in Lala Ram Lal College at Mirpore. It is my living, sir. You see I am married man, a family man. But I still remember my lesson in Urdu, how my father taught me, how he used to read poetry to me. If it were not for the need to earn a living, I would – I would-’

The poet accuses Deven of being a 'spy' because he thinks/wonders _____

Deven is a government official

why a Hindi lecturer wish to interview an Urdu poet

Deven previously criticised Urdu poetry

Deven works for rival publication

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q8:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Deven shrank back in apology. ‘No, sir I teach in- in the Hindi department. I took my degree in Hindi because-’ But the poet was not listening. He was laughing and spitting as he laughed because he did it so rustily and unwillingly. Phlegm flew. ‘You see,’ he croaked, ‘what did I tell you? You are a slave. Perhaps a spy even if you don’t know it, sent to universities to destroy whatever remains of Urdu, hunt it out and kill it. And you tell me it is for an Urdu magazine you wish to interview me. If so, why are you teaching Hindi?’ he suddenly roared, fixing Deven with that small, turtle-lidded eye that had now become lethal, a bullet. ‘I studied Urdu, sir, as a boy, in Lucknow. My father, he was a schoolteacher, a scholar, and a lover of Urdu poetry. He taught me the language. But he died. He died and my mother brought me to Delhi to live with her relations here. I was sent to the nearest school, a Hindi-medium school, sir,’ Deven stumbled through the explanation. ‘I took my degree in Hindi, sir,and now I am temporary lecturer in Lala Ram Lal College at Mirpore. It is my living, sir. You see I am married man, a family man. But I still remember my lesson in Urdu, how my father taught me, how he used to read poetry to me. If it were not for the need to earn a living, I would – I would-’

How does Deven respond to the poet's accusation?

He argues that Hindi and Urdu are equally important

He denies being a Hindi lecturer

He leaves the interview abruptly

He tries to explain his background and circumstances

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q9:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The arts—be it music, dance, or painting—have enabled artists to express themselves freely across borders for eons. However, speaking a common language remains one of the easiest and most effective ways for people to communicate and understand one another. India has a cornucopia of regional languages and dialects, an integral part of each region’s cultural heritage. No national language has ever been declared, and many regional languages are endangered or extinct due to inadequate documentation. Nagaland, home to 19 languages and 16 tribes, exemplifies this linguistic richness. To preserve them, Nagaland University recently organized a convention focused on their documentation and promotion. Language, as a key element of culture, plays a pivotal role in shaping regional identities, as seen in the prevalence of Russian in Kazakhstan or English in India. While Indian English writers like Salman Rushdie have global recognition, regional languages remain vital for connecting with local heritage. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of learning one’s mother tongue, which connects individuals to their roots and offers insights into local traditions. Languages like Pali, which preserve the teachings of Lord Buddha, and Sanskrit, the language of the Upanishads, offer invaluable cultural and spiritual wisdom. With languages such as Aka-Bo from the Andaman Islands disappearing, documenting these endangered tongues is crucial. The loss of such languages erases not only communication but entire histories. While technology, such as translation apps, helps bridge linguistic gaps, the onus remains on the people to protect, preserve, and promote this invaluable part of India’s cultural heritage.

According to the passage, why are regional languages vital in India?

They facilitate global recognition of Indian writers

They enable communication between different nations

They connect people with their local heritage and traditions

They promote technological advancements in translation

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q10:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The arts—be it music, dance, or painting—have enabled artists to express themselves freely across borders for eons. However, speaking a common language remains one of the easiest and most effective ways for people to communicate and understand one another. India has a cornucopia of regional languages and dialects, an integral part of each region’s cultural heritage. No national language has ever been declared, and many regional languages are endangered or extinct due to inadequate documentation. Nagaland, home to 19 languages and 16 tribes, exemplifies this linguistic richness. To preserve them, Nagaland University recently organized a convention focused on their documentation and promotion. Language, as a key element of culture, plays a pivotal role in shaping regional identities, as seen in the prevalence of Russian in Kazakhstan or English in India. While Indian English writers like Salman Rushdie have global recognition, regional languages remain vital for connecting with local heritage. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of learning one’s mother tongue, which connects individuals to their roots and offers insights into local traditions. Languages like Pali, which preserve the teachings of Lord Buddha, and Sanskrit, the language of the Upanishads, offer invaluable cultural and spiritual wisdom. With languages such as Aka-Bo from the Andaman Islands disappearing, documenting these endangered tongues is crucial. The loss of such languages erases not only communication but entire histories. While technology, such as translation apps, helps bridge linguistic gaps, the onus remains on the people to protect, preserve, and promote this invaluable part of India’s cultural heritage.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the significance of languages like Pali and Sanskrit?

They are no longer spoken and hold no cultural value

They encapsulate the decline of indigenous languages in India

They are primarily used in technological advancements

They serve as tools for spiritual and cultural insight

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q11:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The arts—be it music, dance, or painting—have enabled artists to express themselves freely across borders for eons. However, speaking a common language remains one of the easiest and most effective ways for people to communicate and understand one another. India has a cornucopia of regional languages and dialects, an integral part of each region’s cultural heritage. No national language has ever been declared, and many regional languages are endangered or extinct due to inadequate documentation. Nagaland, home to 19 languages and 16 tribes, exemplifies this linguistic richness. To preserve them, Nagaland University recently organized a convention focused on their documentation and promotion. Language, as a key element of culture, plays a pivotal role in shaping regional identities, as seen in the prevalence of Russian in Kazakhstan or English in India. While Indian English writers like Salman Rushdie have global recognition, regional languages remain vital for connecting with local heritage. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of learning one’s mother tongue, which connects individuals to their roots and offers insights into local traditions. Languages like Pali, which preserve the teachings of Lord Buddha, and Sanskrit, the language of the Upanishads, offer invaluable cultural and spiritual wisdom. With languages such as Aka-Bo from the Andaman Islands disappearing, documenting these endangered tongues is crucial. The loss of such languages erases not only communication but entire histories. While technology, such as translation apps, helps bridge linguistic gaps, the onus remains on the people to protect, preserve, and promote this invaluable part of India’s cultural heritage.

According to the passage, what is the consequence of losing regional languages?

Widening of the global communication gap

Erasure of entire histories and cultural identities

Local traditions are preserved but communication falters

Decline of indigenous languages

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q12:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The arts—be it music, dance, or painting—have enabled artists to express themselves freely across borders for eons. However, speaking a common language remains one of the easiest and most effective ways for people to communicate and understand one another. India has a cornucopia of regional languages and dialects, an integral part of each region’s cultural heritage. No national language has ever been declared, and many regional languages are endangered or extinct due to inadequate documentation. Nagaland, home to 19 languages and 16 tribes, exemplifies this linguistic richness. To preserve them, Nagaland University recently organized a convention focused on their documentation and promotion. Language, as a key element of culture, plays a pivotal role in shaping regional identities, as seen in the prevalence of Russian in Kazakhstan or English in India. While Indian English writers like Salman Rushdie have global recognition, regional languages remain vital for connecting with local heritage. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of learning one’s mother tongue, which connects individuals to their roots and offers insights into local traditions. Languages like Pali, which preserve the teachings of Lord Buddha, and Sanskrit, the language of the Upanishads, offer invaluable cultural and spiritual wisdom. With languages such as Aka-Bo from the Andaman Islands disappearing, documenting these endangered tongues is crucial. The loss of such languages erases not only communication but entire histories. While technology, such as translation apps, helps bridge linguistic gaps, the onus remains on the people to protect, preserve, and promote this invaluable part of India’s cultural heritage.

What is the main theme of the passage?

The decline of music, dance, and painting in modern society

The importance of documenting and preserving languages

The impact of translation technology on communication

The influence of Indian writers on global literature

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q13:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: FORAY.

Plunder

Shield

Redeem

Escape

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q14:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: PERTINENT.

Tenacious

Irrelevant

Sporadic

Unrelenting

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q15:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Re-arrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) our public charities are but (B) of an unjust and ill organized society and (C) the first tardy awakening of the conscience of a robber (D) the existence of poverty is the proof Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q16:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentences | Idioms | | (A) The manager appears to be incharge, but all the important decisions are made by___at the head office in Mumbai. | (I) jumped the gun | | (B) He has been____me ever since I was critical about his new book. | (II) the big guns | | (C) He ____by thanking the Boss before the awards were announced. | (III) great guns | | (D) The school choir team was going____in the inter school competition as they reached the semi finals. | (IV) gunning for | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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

(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

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Q17:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct option: In no other country are seasons as_____as they are in India.

homogeneous

vague

varied

mystic

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q18:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Pseudonym | (I) intuitive sagacity or perception | | (B) Clairvoyance | (II) immoderate indulgence of appetite | | (C) Intemperance | (III) a model, example or pattern | | (D) paradigm | (IV) a fictitious name assumed by an author | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q19:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct option: Radha is very good at _________ difficult situations.

placating

appeasing

diffusing

concluding

Correct Answer

Option Drop

Correct Answer

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Q20:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Choose the correct synonym of the word SQUANDER from the options given below:

Whinny

Binge

Waste

Whimsy

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q21:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) while the anti-oxidants in it are known to neutralize free radicals that damage cells in (B) curcumin in turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory effects, which may help reduce (C) the body and cause neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disease and cancer (D) chronic inflammation linked to various diseases like arthritis, heart and bowel disease Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A), (B), (D), (C) 2. (B), (C), (A), (D) 3. (B), (D), (A), (C) 4. (D), (A), (C), (B)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q22:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) to inventions and at other times to destruction. (B) ethical conundrums experienced by human beings (C) fascination for abominations is one of the (D) since their origin, which sometimes leads them Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A), (B), (C), (D) 2. (A), (C), (B), (D) 3. (B), (A), (D), (C) 4. (C), (B), (D), (A)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q23:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) despite its success and its scale, continues to (B) proactively embrace transformational innovation opportunities (C) a creative construction enterprise is one that (D) pursue strategies, design systems and nourish cultures that Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (C), (B), (A), (D) 2. (C), (A), (D), (B) 3. (C), (D), (A), (B) 4. (A), (B), (D), (C)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q24:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) until the flavors meld together and the curry thickens to the desired consistency (B) after which everything is slowly simmered with coconut milk, fresh herbs and seasonings (C) the preparation begins with chopping assorted vegetables and preparing the spice mix (D) followed by sautéing the vegetables in oil infused with mustard seeds and curry leaves

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q25:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: The professors's explanations were so_____, that the students remained confused.

lucid

ambiguous

straightforward

Enlightening

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q26:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the correct synonym of the word REPUGNANT from the options given below:

Abhorent

Alluring

Mandatory

Remorseful

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q27:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a similar meaning word from the options given below: The police investigation into the robbery at the ABC Mall, has revealed that the main electric supply had been <u>sabotaged</u> by the rebels.

supported

subverted

sugar coated

safeguarded

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q28:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) beard the lion in his den | (I) to keep away poverty or hunger | | (B) an axe to grind | (II) be badly frightened or surprised | | (C) keep the wolf from the door | (III) to confront a dangerous person boldly and openly | | (D) jump out of one's skin | (IV) have a personal or selfish reason for being involved in something | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV, (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I) 2. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q29:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct preposition to complete the given sentence Mr. John was finally acquitted ____the criminal charge.

from

of

in

for

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q30:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the correct synonym of the word PROLIXITY from the options given below:

Verbosity

Succinctness

Veracity

Verbalization

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q31:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Re-arrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) is merely the practice of clearing (B) one simple definition of mindfulness (C) in order to manage stress and achieve health and happiness (D) one's mind of the daily distractions of life Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A), (D), (C), (B) 2. (D), (C), (B), (A) 3. (B), (A), (D), (C) 4. (D ), (B), (C), (A)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q32:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Easy

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) He is waiting for me______the road | (I) through | | (B) The message was conveyed to me ______my friend | (II) across | | (C) He is going to get married______the month of September | (III) on | | (D) I shall meet him _______the day of the examination | (IV) in |

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q33:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The new manager was known for giving her team enough________ to experiment with innovative ideas and make decisions independently.

liberality

lassitude

latitude

levity

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q34:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the idioms in List-I with their meaning in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Idioms | (Meanings) | | (A) to be in hot water | (I) to become angry or upset unexpectedly | | (B) to gild the lily | (II) to hide or ignore an issue or problem | | (C) to fly off the handle | (III) to over-embellish | | (D) to sweep something under the rug | (IV) to be in a difficult or tricky situation | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q35:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate adverbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Adverbs) | | (A) She_______knows anything about me. | (I) poorly | | (B)______the figures mentioned in the report are incorrect. | (II) clearly | | (C) You are missed________by all of us. | (III) hardly | | (D) He fared_______in his exams. | (IV) evidently | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Match the definitions in List-I with the appropriate words of similar meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A person who withdraws from society to live a solitary life | (I) Pacifist | | (B) A decision that cannot be changed | (II) Deadlock | | (C) A person who opposes war and violence | (III) Recluse | | (D) A situation in which no progress is possible, especially due to disagreement | (IV) Irrevocable | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV, (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: Her <u>evasive</u> responses to our questions made us wonder if we were right in our judgment of her.

Accessible

Ephemeral

Evanescent

Abstruse

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) vitamins or minerals that you take in addition to your regular meals (B) healthy eating, exercising and abstaining from harmful activities (C) dietary supplements are substances like chemicals, plant extracts, (D) to boost immunity and get other benefits, but they are hardly a substitute for Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A), (D), (C), (B) 2. (C), (A), (D), (B) 3. (C), (A), (B), (D) 4. (C), (B), (D), (A)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q39:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentence | Phrasal verb | | (A) I will ________ the letters on my way home. | (I) put up | | (B) When you are in town next week please ________. | (II) put off | | (C) Don't check into a hotel, you'll be ________ at my house. | (III) drop off | | (D) I am so ______ by his rude behaviour. | (IV) drop by | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 4. (A) - (I), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q40:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given: Although the theory seemed plausible, it was ultimately_______by experimented evidence.

refuted

encrusted

regulated

refurbished

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q41:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Choose the correct antonym for 'JOVIAL' from the options given below.

Jocular

Crestfallen

Convival

Gaily

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q42:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with the correct meaning given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Reprehension | (I) A place where something is stored in large quantity | | (B) Repartee | (II) A prearranged place of meeting | | (C) Repository | (III) A ready ,witty or apt reply | | (D) Rendezvous | (IV) Expression of blame | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 4. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q43:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence. She listened __________to the speaker, hanging on every word as if it were a life-changing revelation.

admiringly

avidly

thoughtfully

anxiously

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q44:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: Elsa is very <u>voluble</u> on the subject of Women's rights.

Refined

Articulate

Taciturn

Effusive

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q45:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition: We can make no progress if we continue working ____these conditions.

with

for

from

under

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q46:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Identify the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and form a meaningful sentence. When the police questioned the witness, he was hesitant to _____ any information about the incident.

divulge

dislodge

discredit

evade

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q47:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate verb to fill in the blank. Both the government and the civil society must work together to_________the cause of pollution.

crystallise

mitigate

expedite

perpetrate

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

16 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Re-arrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) primarily stresses the importance and supreme value (B) his famous work on 'Humanism' (C) and personal relationship with God (D) of mankind in his everyday life Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Insert the appropriate words from List-I in the blanks in List-II to form meaningful sentences. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Sentences) | | (A) affected | (I) The mother's____for her child knows no bounds. | | (B) affectation | (II) The flood has greatly____the entire region. | | (C) affection | (III) The innovative methods of solving the problems proved very____. | | (D) effective | (IV) No one can put up with his irritating ______. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

16 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with the correct synonym from the options given below: When the manager saw the intern handling a difficult customer skillfully, he decided it was <u>expedient</u> not to interfere yet.

prudent

alacritsous

injudicious

exorbitant

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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