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Q1:

2025: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below:

The ensuing __________, after the rigging of the polls, though disturbing, but was not totally unexpected in an autocratic regime.

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Option 1,4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 1

Q2:

2025: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Easy

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence:

Ashok is going to the conference as our __________.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 2

Q3:

2025: 21 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with appropriate homonyms in List-II :

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Homonyms)
(A) At the other side of the beautiful valley, was a steep ______ to the top of the hill.(i) assent
(B) I noticed colour __________ up in her cheeks when I caught her staring at me.(II) flair
(C) There were murmurs of _________ from a very small section of the crowd.(III) ascent
(D) He has an amazing _______ for languages.(IV) flare

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 21 May Shift 1 ENG question 3

Q4:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options:

Research has proved the significance of leading a structured life with enormous evidence to prove that mental fatigue can actually ______ life.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 4

Q5:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:

The king ________ the throne voluntarily.

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 5

Q6:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate homonyms from List-II :

List-1List-II
(Sentences)(Homonyms)
(A) The team was forced to _______ the machine for transportation.(I) descent
(B) Her attempts to _______ her true feelings were unsuccessful.(II) dissent
(C) The plane's _______ was delayed due to bad weather.(III) disassemble
(D) He was criticised for voicing his _______ during the debate.(IV) dissemble

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 6

Q7:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Select the appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence:

The artist struggled with ________ the perfect shade of blue for the sky on his palette.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 7

Q8:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the options given below:

The company's growth was _________ by the adverse change in the market regulations.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 8

Q9:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

The ______ rumble of the thunder hinted at the approaching danger, filling the air with a sense of unease.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 20 May Shift 2 ENG question 9

Q10:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:

Despite his best efforts, the team's failure was_____, given their lack of preparation.

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Q11:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Match the words given in List-I with the definitions from List-II:

List-IList-II
(Words)(Definitions)
(A) Ophthalmologist(I) A dentist who treats problems related to teeth and jaws
(B) Cardiologist(II) A doctor who studies and treats kidney diseases
(C) Nephrologist(III) A doctor who studies and treats diseases of the heart
(D) Orthodontist(IV) A doctor who studies and treats diseases of the eyes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q12:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Words)
(A) The word home often _______ warmth and security.(I) denotes
(B) Years of playing guitar gave her a large _______ on her fingers.(II) callous
(C) In grammar, an asterisk often _______ a footnote.(III) connotes
(D) Ignoring the beggar on the street was a _______ act.(IV) callus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

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Q13:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:

Film stars and models are known for their ________ style.

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Q14:

2025: 20 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:

List-IList-II
(Words)(Meanings)
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(A) Divergent(I) used to describe differences when one might be deceived by similarities
(B) Discrete(II) often used for contrasting opinions or ideas
(C) Diverse(III) used of different types of something
(D) Distinct(IV) different and separate, not overlapping

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate homonyms from List-II:

List-IList-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:

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Q16:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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
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Q17:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

List-IList-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:

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Q18:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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 ________.

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Q19:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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.

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Q20:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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.

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Q21:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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.

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Q22:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Select the most appropriate figure of speech used in the following line: "On the seashore of endless worlds, thousand children meet"

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Q23:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: Nitika is a ______child. Although she is just seven, she understands her mother's pain and comforts her like a grown up.

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Q24:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct option: The film star was immediately spotted and recognized; thanks to her ______ red hair.

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Q25:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

List-IList-II
(Sentences)(Words)
(A) Ancient manuscripts ______from that period provide valuable historical insights.(I) exalt
(B) The community gathered to ______their leader for his dedication and hard work.(II) extant
(C) The ______of the damage caused by the flood was shocking.(III) exult
(D) She couldn't help but ______when her team won the championship.(IV) extent

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q26:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II:

List-IList-II
(Definitions)(Words)
(A) A style full of words(I) Masque
(B) A dramatic performance(II) Epicurean
(C) Formal praise or eulogy(III) Verbose
(D) Taking pleasure in things(IV) Panegyric

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: An imaginary place where everything is perfect is called a ______world.

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Q28:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Easy

Match the statements in List-I with the right words from List-II:

List-IList-II
(Statements)(Words)
(A) A private inner room in a religious place(I) Planetarium
(B) An area where birds and animals are kept safe(II) Aquarium
(C) A container in which fish and water creatures are kept safe(III) Sanctum
(D) A building where movements of stars and planets are seen(IV) Sanctuary

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q29:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Word Usage

Medium

Match the expressions given in List-I with the correct figures of speech mentioned in List-II:

List-IList-II
(Expressions)(Figures of Speech)
(A) How like a winter hath my absence been from thee.'(I) Alliteration
(B) The rain poured down the wedding guests, indifferent to their plans.(II) Metaphor
(C) Crooks conspire with the crooked king.(III) Personification
(D) But soft what light through yonder window breaks. It is east and Juliet is the sun.(IV) Simile

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q30:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

Word Usage

Medium

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Weeks of incessant walking in the forest and on uneven terrain, without enough food supplies and water was enough to ________ the group of hikers.

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