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Q1:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Thanks to the angle of the van and the injuries Michael had sustained, just opening a door and clambering out of the vehicle seemed an insurmountable challenge, never mind climbing up 145 feet of steep, rugged terrain. He'd have to rely on being rescued. But that wouldn't be easy. Michael could hear cars whizzing past on the road above, but even if passersby happened to glimpse his vehicle amid the shoulder-high brush, apparently abandoned, they wouldn't be able to see anyone inside. He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of getting one. No one knew he'd had taken an unplanned drive out of Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here. And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the highway. In the 19 years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never worked. On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically, emblazoned with 'Live the adventure, live the dream.' To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini chocolate bars. To drink he had one water bottle. He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway above. It was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.

'He apportioned out his stash..', what does the word stash as mentioned in the passage refer to:

Money

Food

Injuries

Fleece

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q2:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Thanks to the angle of the van and the injuries Michael had sustained, just opening a door and clambering out of the vehicle seemed an insurmountable challenge, never mind climbing up 145 feet of steep, rugged terrain. He'd have to rely on being rescued. But that wouldn't be easy. Michael could hear cars whizzing past on the road above, but even if passersby happened to glimpse his vehicle amid the shoulder-high brush, apparently abandoned, they wouldn't be able to see anyone inside. He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of getting one. No one knew he'd had taken an unplanned drive out of Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here. And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the highway. In the 19 years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never worked. On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically, emblazoned with 'Live the adventure, live the dream.' To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini chocolate bars. To drink he had one water bottle. He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway above. It was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.

The slogan on the soft blanket was ironical as __________

he was living the adventure in reality

his dream had come true

he had always dreamed of being in an accident

he was confronting a near-fatal situation

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Thanks to the angle of the van and the injuries Michael had sustained, just opening a door and clambering out of the vehicle seemed an insurmountable challenge, never mind climbing up 145 feet of steep, rugged terrain. He'd have to rely on being rescued. But that wouldn't be easy. Michael could hear cars whizzing past on the road above, but even if passersby happened to glimpse his vehicle amid the shoulder-high brush, apparently abandoned, they wouldn't be able to see anyone inside. He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of getting one. No one knew he'd had taken an unplanned drive out of Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here. And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the highway. In the 19 years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never worked. On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically, emblazoned with 'Live the adventure, live the dream.' To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini chocolate bars. To drink he had one water bottle. He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway above. It was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.

Michael didn't have much hope of being rescued by the passers-by because of

the rugged terrain

the high foliage which obstructed the view

the injuries that he had sustained

the angle of the vehicle

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q4:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

Thanks to the angle of the van and the injuries Michael had sustained, just opening a door and clambering out of the vehicle seemed an insurmountable challenge, never mind climbing up 145 feet of steep, rugged terrain. He'd have to rely on being rescued. But that wouldn't be easy. Michael could hear cars whizzing past on the road above, but even if passersby happened to glimpse his vehicle amid the shoulder-high brush, apparently abandoned, they wouldn't be able to see anyone inside. He had no cellphones-Michael had never seen the point of getting one. No one knew he'd had taken an unplanned drive out of Victoria, so they'd have no reason to look for him here. And he couldn't honk to get the attention of drivers on the highway. In the 19 years that he'd owned his van, the horn had never worked. On the plus side, he was dry, at least for the most part. It was cold in the van, but he had an extra fleece-ironically, emblazoned with 'Live the adventure, live the dream.' To sustain himself, he had scattered roasted veggies, the bread which was now inedible, but he had a bag of mini chocolate bars. To drink he had one water bottle. He apportioned out his stash and switched on his hazard lights, hoping someone would spot him from the highway above. It was a false hope. He didn't realize that his off road descent had ripped the wires off the van's undercarriage.

Michael thinks that nobody would look for him because ________

the trip was unplanned

he had no friends

he never liked any attention

his horn was not working

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q5:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from the information swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline on how Indians should be eating clean with easily accessible resources and, most importantly, what suits their body type. Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and advisories on how you should be cooking and in what cookware, this is an essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing burden of non-communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in children, beginning with pregnant women. The report says that proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only to proper growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart attack later in life. Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a healthy diet can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure and prevent premature deaths. It has even warned against taking supplements for building body mass and recommended restricting salt intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels correctly.

NIN recommends reading the information on labels correctly as:

People's knowledge of nutritional facts will increase

The marketing strategy of manufacturers goes hand in hand with the NIN guidelines

The endorsement by the celebrities makes the product more salable

The claims made by manufacturers about the product can be deceptive

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from the information swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline on how Indians should be eating clean with easily accessible resources and, most importantly, what suits their body type. Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and advisories on how you should be cooking and in what cookware, this is an essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing burden of non-communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in children, beginning with pregnant women. The report says that proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only to proper growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart attack later in life. Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a healthy diet can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure and prevent premature deaths. It has even warned against taking supplements for building body mass and recommended restricting salt intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels correctly.

The guidelines on how Indians should eat issued by NIN are important as:

They lay down the structure of the basic nutrition needs of an average Indian

They focus on how to prevent non-communicable diseases among Indians

They provide guidance on how to live our lives

They direct parents on how to bring up their children

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q7:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from the information swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline on how Indians should be eating clean with easily accessible resources and, most importantly, what suits their body type. Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and advisories on how you should be cooking and in what cookware, this is an essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing burden of non-communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in children, beginning with pregnant women. The report says that proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only to proper growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart attack later in life. Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a healthy diet can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure and prevent premature deaths. It has even warned against taking supplements for building body mass and recommended restricting salt intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels correctly.

Identify the word closest in meaning to the word aegis as used in the passage:

control

support

foundation

enforcement

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The INTERNET is flooded with wisdom on nutrition, be it weight-loss diets, intermittent fasting, veganism, giving up carbohydrates or taking supplements. The truth is, it is difficult to find a balanced meal that works for you from the information swirling around you. That's why the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has released a comprehensive guideline on how Indians should be eating clean with easily accessible resources and, most importantly, what suits their body type. Complete with an ideal plate, diet charts, recipes and advisories on how you should be cooking and in what cookware, this is an essential handbook that all of us would find convenient to incorporate into our daily lives. Given India's growing burden of non-communicable diseases, these guidelines are significant as they lay down the template of foundational nutrition in children, beginning with pregnant women. The report says that proper nutrition for a mother and child is linked not only to proper growth and development but also to the risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart attack later in life. Over 56 percent of all non-communicable diseases can be attributed to an unhealthy diet. As the reports show, a healthy diet can prevent 80 percent of type 2 diabetes and significantly reduce the burden of heart disease, high blood pressure and prevent premature deaths. It has even warned against taking supplements for building body mass and recommended restricting salt intake, minimizing sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels correctly.

The guidelines on how Indians should eat were released because:

NIN was flooded with requests from people for some guidelines

It was becoming difficult to find a balanced meal from the information available

ICMR pressured NIN to release the guidelines on what people should eat

ICMR wanted to take over the responsibility for the health of an average Indian

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q9:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has blossomed into an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits. The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people, but they are also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding. Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in English. From being a singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new form of Indian culture and voice in which India converses regularly. Indian writers poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists have been making momentous and considerable contributions to world literature since the Pre Independence era. The past few years have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of Indian English Writing in the global market. Indian English Literature has attained an independent status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of themes are dealt with by Indian writing in English. While this literature continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values and even Indian history through the depiction of life in India and Indians living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been trying to give expression to the Indian experience of modern predicaments.

What does the enterprise of Indian English Literature exhibit?

How Indian writing in English enjoys foreign readership

Its attainment of an independent status in the realm of world Literature

How it is prospering and thriving in the global market

The ever rare gems of Indian Writing in English

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q10:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Easy

The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has blossomed into an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits. The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people, but they are also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding. Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in English. From being a singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new form of Indian culture and voice in which India converses regularly. Indian writers poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists have been making momentous and considerable contributions to world literature since the Pre Independence era. The past few years have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of Indian English Writing in the global market. Indian English Literature has attained an independent status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of themes are dealt with by Indian writing in English. While this literature continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values and even Indian history through the depiction of life in India and Indians living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been trying to give expression to the Indian experience of modern predicaments.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word : Indian writers - poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists have been making <u>momentous</u> and considerable contributions to world literature.

consequential

insignificant

pivotal

mediocre

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q11:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has blossomed into an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits. The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people, but they are also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding. Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in English. From being a singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new form of Indian culture and voice in which India converses regularly. Indian writers poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists have been making momentous and considerable contributions to world literature since the Pre Independence era. The past few years have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of Indian English Writing in the global market. Indian English Literature has attained an independent status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of themes are dealt with by Indian writing in English. While this literature continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values and even Indian history through the depiction of life in India and Indians living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been trying to give expression to the Indian experience of modern predicaments.

According to the passage, Indian Writing in English dealt with the themes of: (A) how the seed of Indian writing in English was sown during colonial rule. (B) Indian culture, tradition and social values (C) Indian history through the depiction of life in India and Indians living elsewhere (D) Indian experience of modern predicaments. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(B), (C) and (D) only

(B) and (D) only

(C) and (D) only

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q12:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Passage

Medium

The seed of Indian Writing in English was sown during the period of the British rule in India. Now the seed has blossomed into an evergreen tree, with fragrant flowers and ripe fruits. The fruits are being tasted not only by the native people, but they are also being 'chewed and digested' by the foreigners. It happened only after constant care, pruning and feeding. Indian English Literature is an honest enterprise to demonstrate the ever rare gems of Indian Writing in English. From being a singular and exceptional, rather gradual native flare - up of geniuses, Indian Writing has turned out to be a new form of Indian culture and voice in which India converses regularly. Indian writers poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists have been making momentous and considerable contributions to world literature since the Pre Independence era. The past few years have witnessed a gigantic prospering and thriving of Indian English Writing in the global market. Indian English Literature has attained an independent status in the realm of world literature. Wide ranges of themes are dealt with by Indian writing in English. While this literature continues to reflect Indian culture, tradition, social values and even Indian history through the depiction of life in India and Indians living elsewhere, recent Indian English fiction has been trying to give expression to the Indian experience of modern predicaments.

Indian writers have been making considerable contributions to world literature since:

Indian English Writing has entered the global market

it attained an independent status in the realm of World Literature

Pre-Independence era

the past few years

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q13:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Stoic

Serene

Complaining

Resigned

Stolid

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) disturbances, and decreased productivity (B) although mobile phones have revolutionized (C) communication, excessive usage can lead to (D) various health issues, including eye strain, sleep Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q15:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence: It seemed a perfectly <u>innocuous</u> remark.

harmless

insane

pernicious

permissible

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q16:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate homonyms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) He believes in the ______ of justice. | (I) censor | | (B) The ______ board has awarded 'U' certificate to the film. | (II) censure | | (C) His unseemly behaviour is open to ______ | (III) cannons | | (D) The ______ of ancient times are placed near the railway station. | (IV) canons | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

From the given options, choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word: Grisly

gloomy

greasy

disgusting

boorish

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q18:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Insufferable

Painful

Deficient

Endurable

Suppressible

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) the role of sound sleep in memory consolidation and (B) sleep disruption increases the level of stress hormone cortisol (C) research has demonstrated overwhelming evidence of (D) our ability to generate innovative solutions to complex problems while Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q20:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

| **List–I (Words)** | **List–II (Meanings)** | | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- | | (A) Centrifugal | (I) Anything tending to move away from the centre | | (B) Effeminate | (II) Words inscribed on the tomb | | (C) Ambidextrous | (III) Womanish in habits | | (D) Epitaph | (IV) One who can use either hand without any problem |

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q21:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: What are you trying to <u>insinuate</u> through this message?

Express

Affirm

Allude

Propagate

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q22:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) into simpler molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream (B) digestion is an intricate process that begins in the mouth (C) where food is broken down mechanically and chemically (D) and continues in the stomach and intestines Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their correct meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Nod off | (I) Raise prices | | (B) Jack up | (II) Finish something | | (C) Look up to | (III) Fall asleep | | (D) Wrap up | (IV) To respect | 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) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate expressions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Expressions) | | --- | --- | | (A) Akhira has a/an ______ so ask her to check the report. | (I) foot the bill | | (B) Although others were also responsible for the problem, Alice decided to ______ | (II) eye for detail | | (C) Choose what you like from the menu - the company is going to ______ | (III) on her toes | | (D) Having three kids under the age of five keeps Janki ______ | (IV) shoulder the blame | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q25:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the word similar in meaning to the word: Scrutiny

Ignorance

Objectivity

Oversight

Examination

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q26:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verb forms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Verb Forms) | | (A) Ravi ______ the whole syllabus and is prepared for the exam. | (I) has been studying | | (B) Ravi ______ since morning. | (II) will be studying | | (C) Ravi ______ with my son in London from next year. | (III) study | | (D) Ravi has no choice but to ______ in a school close to his house. | (IV) has studied | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) ______ people often get deceived. | (I) creditable | | (B) She gave a ______ first performance at the theatre. | (II) conscious | | (C) My ______ made me confess my guilt. | (III) credulous | | (D) We soon became ______ of the presence of an intruder. | (IV) conscience | 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) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) surviving written literature from ancient Mesopotamia because of (B) through the ages, including the Iliad and the Odyssey (C) the Epic of Gilgamesh is often cited as the earliest (D) its significantly enduring impact on ancient literary works Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q29:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Petulant

Placid

Patient

Irritable

Insignificant

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q30:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: A person who eats too much is a/an ________.

glutton

epicure

gourmand

pagan

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q31:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate prepositional phrases in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Preposition phrases) | | (A) I drive to work, but I'd never do it ______ if I could avoid it. | (I) at once | | (B) You should take the dessert out of the freezer and serve it ______. | (II) by choice | | (C) I thought I understood the equation but ______ I realized it was complicated. | (III) at the very least | | (D) The store should give me my money back or ______ offer to exchange the shoes. | (IV) on reflection | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q32:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Select the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the following sentence: Once you ______ into the routine, you will find the work is quite easy.

are settled

had settled

settled

will settle

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q33:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with suitable idioms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | --- | --- | | (A) He wants a superior post not to serve people but to | (I) add fuel to the fire | | (B) The arrest of the Union head only served to | (II) cut no ice. | | (C) He is a miser. To seek donations from him is to | (III) feather his own nest | | (D) She pleaded that she was not guilty but her appeals | (IV) flog a dead horse | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q34:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) people still struggle to balance their personal (B) despite the advancements in technology, many (C) often leading to stress and burnout (D) live with their professional commitments Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q35:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) He has not been able to ______ the sudden demise of his mother. | (I) get off | | (B) I hate to ______ so early. | (II) get on | | (C) After you ______ the bus, you will reach your destination within five minutes. | (III) get up | | (D) Leave early for the station if you want to ______ the train. | (IV) get over | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option in the following sentence: Though Sharon complained and cried bitterly, Mom did not ______ on her.

let in

let off

let out

let up

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) each country by creating new words to describe indigenous features and (B) shared across dialects, forming what is known as World English (C) over the last 400 years, English has spread globally, evolving uniquely in (D) absorbing words from local languages, yet the majority of its vocabulary remains Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Postulate

Highlight

Disprove

Refute

Hypothesize

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q39:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Re-arrange the following phrases to form a meaningful sentence: (A) a great buzzard was (B) and scorching sun. (C) blob against the blinding (D) circling high overhead a Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Presumptuous

Pretentious

Brash

Bountiful

Unassuming

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Grammar

Medium

Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence: Desert flowers can be invisible for years_______ appear suddenly after heavy rain.

alternatively or

consequently and

nevertheless, so

actually, but

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Resonant

Resounding

Cacophonous

Smothered

Pulsating

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q43:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: He is so ________ that he hates to get up to even open the door.

immobile

lethargic

resolute

alert

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the idioms in List-I with their correct meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) To be at loggerheads | (I) To talk in an ambiguous manner | | (B) To beat about the bush | (II) To give credit to someone for their good qualities after they have done something wrong | | (C) To give the devil his due | (III) To prevent a problem by stopping it as soon as it starts | | (D) To nip in the bud | (IV) To disagree strongly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

20 May Shift 1

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence: (A) while their white coats provide camouflage from (B) predators and help them silently approach prey (C) stay warm with thick fur, insulated feet, and fluffy tails, (D) arctic foxes, adapted to the harsh Arctic winter, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The unprecedented display of remarkable innovation and creativity ______ him into an enviable position.

catapulted

capsized

condemned

commemorated

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Choose the correct word from the options given below to substitute the highlighted words: A careful <u>preservation and protection</u> of the flora and fauna is the need of the hour.

Consevation

Promotion

Enhancement

Management

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the word - $\text{Relegate}$

Elevate

Demote

Acknowledge

Celebrate

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Given her fearful and timid nature in unfamiliar situations, we can say that she is _________.

audacious

timorous

reckless

intrepid

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

20 May Shift 1

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The oppressive regime continued to __________ anyone who spoke out against its injustices.

prosecute

perpetuate

persecute

provoke

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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