CGL 21 18-04-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper Full Length PDF

Question 1

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

चार अक्षर-समूह दिए गए हैं, जिनमें से तीन किसी न किसी रूप में समान हैं और एक असंगत है। उस असंगत अक्षर-समूह का चयन कीजिए।

Options

A

BEG

B

LOQ

C

TWY

D

GJM

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

GJM

Question 2

Study the given matrix carefully and select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

12 8 100
18 6 111
15 4 ?

निम्‍नांकित मैट्रिक्स का ध्यानपूर्वक अध्ययन करें और दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस संख्या का चयन करें जो इसमें प्रश्न चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

12 8 100
18 6 111
15 4 ?

Options

A

102

B

78

C

108

D

62

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

62

Question 3

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 4

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 5

The average salary of the entire teaching staff in a college is ₹2,000 per day. The average salary of the male teachers is ₹2,500 and that of the female teachers is ₹1,200. If the number of male teachers is 16, then find the number of female teachers in the college.

एक कॉलेज में पूरे शिक्षण स्टाफ का औसत वेतन ₹2,000 प्रति दिन है। पुरुष शिक्षकों का औसत वेतन ₹2,500 है और महिला शिक्षकों का औसत वेतन ₹1,200 है। यदि पुरुष शिक्षकों की संख्या 16 है, तो कॉलेज में महिला शिक्षकों की संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए।

Options

A

18

B

12

C

10

D

14

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

10

Question 6

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

58, 67, 83, 108, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) को प्रतिस्थापित कर सकती है।

58, 67, 83, 108, ?

Options

A

139

B

144

C

157

D

178

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

144

Question 7

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

RSX, NQW, JOV, FMU, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस अक्षर-समूह को चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) को प्रतिस्थापित कर सकता है।

RSX, NQW, JOV, FMU, ?

Options

A

BLT

B

CJS

C

DKS

D

BKT

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

BKT

Question 8

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.

g _ o _ d k _ m _ f _ o _ k k _ g f o _ d _ k m

अक्षरों के उस संयोजन का चयन करें जो दी गई शृंखला में रिक्त स्थानों पर क्रमिक रूप से रखे जाने पर शृंखला को पूर्ण करेगा।

g _ o _ d k _ m _ f _ o _ k k _ g f o _ d _ k m

Options

A

f o k g o d m o k

B

f o k g o d f o k

C

f o k d o d m o k

D

f o k g o d m o m

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

f o k g o d m o k

Question 9

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

3, 11, 31, 69, 131, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

3, 11, 31, 69, 131, ?

Options

A

198

B

223

C

152

D

163

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

223

Question 10

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order.

1.Core
2.Atmosphere
3.Universe
4.Surface
5.Galaxy

उस सही विकल्प का चयन करें जो नीचे दिए गए शब्दों को एक तार्किक और अर्थपूर्ण क्रम में दर्शाता है।

1.क्रोड
2.वायुमंडल
3.ब्रह्माण्ड
4.सतह
5.आकाश गंगा

Options

A

1, 3, 4, 5, 2

B

1, 4, 2, 3, 5

C

4, 3, 5, 2, 1

D

1, 4, 2, 5, 3

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

1, 4, 2, 5, 3

Question 11

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 12

In a certain code language ‘ROUBST’ is coded as 61. How will ‘FORTUNATE’ be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में 'ROUBST' को 61 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'FORTUNATE' को कैसे कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

142

B

114

C

141

D

124

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

114

Question 13

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 14

If A denotes ‘addition’, B denotes ‘multiplication’, C denotes ‘subtraction’, and D denotes ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following expression?

66 A (132 D 12) C (4 A 3) B (15 D 5) A 16 B (–3)

यदि A 'जोड़' को, B 'गुणा' को, C 'घटाना' को और D 'भाग' को दर्शाता है, तो निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान कितना होगा?

66 A (132 D 12) C (4 A 3) B (15 D 5) A 16 B (–3)

Options

A

10

B

8

C

6

D

56

Correct Answer:

A

Question 17

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All bats are birds.
Some rats are bats.

Conclusions:
I. Some rats are birds.
II. Some birds are bats.
III. All rats are bats.

दिए गए कथनों और निष्कर्षों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें। यह मानते हुए कि कथनों में दी गई जानकारी सत्य है, भले ही वह सामान्‍य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्न प्रतीत होती हो, तय करें कि दिए गए निष्कर्षों में से कौन-सा/से निष्‍कर्ष कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करता है/करते हैं।

कथन:
सभी चमगादड़, पक्षी हैं।
कुछ चूहे, चमगादड़ हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ चूहे, पक्षी हैं।
II. कुछ पक्षी, चमगादड़ हैं।
III. सभी चूहे, चमगादड़ हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusions I and II follow.

B

Only conclusion I follows.

C

Only conclusion II follows.

D

Only conclusions I and III follow.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Only conclusions I and II follow.

Question 18

In a certain code, 6218 means ‘Laptop is a computer’ and 8217 means ‘Computer is a machine’. Which of the following is the code for ‘Machine makes our life easy’?

एक निश्चित कूट में, 6218 का अर्थ 'Laptop is a computer' है और 8217 का अर्थ ' Computer is a machine' है। ‘Machine makes our life easy’ के लिए निम्नलिखित में से कौन से कूट का प्रयोग किया जाएगा?

Options

A

58795

B

75344

C

76834

D

75894

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

75344

Question 19

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

HARMONY : BMLGUDK :: RESOLVE : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे पद से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा पद पहले पद से संबंधित है।

HARMONY : BMLGUDK :: RESOLVE : ?

Options

A

EVOJHVU

B

OVEJUHV

C

VOEIUVH

D

VEOIVHU

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

VEOIVHU

Question 20

In a certain code language, if ESTEEM is written as HVWHHP, then how will DOCTOR be written in the same code language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, यदि ESTEEM को HVWHHP के रूप में लिखा जाता है, तो उसी कूट भाषा में DOCTOR को किस रूप में लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

GRFWRU

B

HSGXSV

C

GRGVST

D

FQEVQT

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

GRFWRU

Question 21

Nine employees, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, are sitting in the office in a straight line, all facing the east. O is third to the right of M. K is third to the left of P. Q is between P and S. N is fourth to the right of M. P is to the immediate right of N. R is fourth to the left of O. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

नौ कर्मचारी K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R और S कार्यालय में एक सीधी पंक्ति में पूर्व दिशा की ओर अभिमुख होकर बैठे हैं। O, M के दायें तीसरे स्थान पर है। K, P के बायें तीसरे स्थान पर है। Q ठीक P और S के बीच में है। N, M के दायें चौथे स्थान पर है। P, N के ठीक दायें पड़ोस में है। R, O के बायें चौथे स्थान पर है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही नहीं है?

Options

A

L is sitting third to the left of O.

B

O is sitting between K and N.

C

Q is sitting fourth to the right of K.

D

R and S are sitting at the corners.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

L is sitting third to the left of O.

Question 22

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

D

192

Question 24

If '@' means 'addition', '%' means 'multiplication', '$' means 'division', and '#' means 'subtraction', then find the value of the following expression.

23 @ 105 $ 15 % 6 # 29

यदि '@' का अर्थ 'जोड़' है, '%' का अर्थ 'गुणा' है, '$' का अर्थ 'भाग' है, और '#' का अर्थ 'घटाना' है, तो निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान ज्ञात कीजिए।

23 @ 105 $ 15% 6 # 29

Options

A

40

B

36

C

28

D

23

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

36

Question 25

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.
‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.
‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.
‘A & B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.
‘A % B’ means ‘A is the son of B’.
If ‘W @ S % K $ G & U & T @ R + C’, then which of the following statements is correct?

'A + B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B की बेटी है'।
'A $ B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B का पति है'।
'A @ B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B का भाई है'।
'A & B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B की माँ है'।
'A% B' का अर्थ है कि 'A, B का बेटा है'।
यदि 'W @ S% K $ G & U & T @ R + C' है, तो निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?

Options

A

C is the wife of U.

B

G is the maternal grandmother of R.

C

C is the father-in-law of K.

D

G is the father of W.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

G is the maternal grandmother of R.

Question 26

______ is the measure of relative clarity of a liquid.

______ , द्रव की सापेक्ष निर्मलता (relative clarity) का माप है।

Options

A

Reduction

B

Conductivity

C

Composting

D

Turbidity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Turbidity

Question 27

According to the Economic Survey 2020-21, imports are expected to decline by ______ in the second half of FY21.

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2020-21 के अनुसार, वित्त वर्ष 2021 की दूसरी छमाही में आयात में ______ तक गिरावट आने की उम्मीद है।

Options

A

8.2%

B

5.4%

C

11.3%

D

6.3%

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

11.3%

Question 28

King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.

राजा अजातशत्रु ______ वंश के शासक थे।

Options

A

Haryanka

B

Nanda

C

Shishunaga

D

Mauryan

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Haryanka

Question 29

At a Regional Rural Bank, the share of the Government of India is ______.

एक क्षेत्रीय ग्रामीण बैंक में, भारत सरकार का हिस्सा ______ होता है।

Options

A

60%

B

20%

C

50%

D

40%

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

50%

Question 30

Article ______ of the Constitution of India lays down the process for introducing changes in the Constitution.

भारत के संविधान का अनुच्छेद ______ संविधान में परिवर्तन करने की प्रक्रिया बताता है।

Options

A

342

B

351

C

374

D

368

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

368

Question 31

Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers are ______ teams.

लॉस एंजिल्स क्लिपर्स और पोर्टलैंड ट्रेल ब्लेज़र्स ______ टीमें हैं।

Options

A

Women’s Hockey

B

Men’s Volleyball

C

Men’s Basketball

D

Women’s Tennis

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Men’s Basketball

Question 32

Ferrum is the Latin name for ______ .

फेरम (Ferrum), ______ का लैटिन नाम है।

Options

A

copper

B

zinc

C

iron

D

nickel

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

iron

Question 33

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Two Lives’?

‘टू लाइव्स (Two Lives)’ नामक पुस्तक के/की लेखक/लेखिका कौन हैं?

Options

A

Vikram Seth

B

Chetan Bhagat

C

Sudha Murty

D

Arundhati Roy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Vikram Seth

Question 34

A bill becomes an Act of the Parliament after being passed by both the houses of Parliament and assented to by the ______.

संसद के दोनों सदनों द्वारा पारित होने और ______ द्वारा सहमति के बाद कोई विधेयक संसद का अधिनियम बन जाता है।

Options

A

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

B

Vice President

C

President

D

Prime Minister

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

President

Question 35

‘Ponung’ and ‘Tapu’ are popular dance forms from the state of ______ .

'पोंग' और 'तापु' ______ राज्य के लोकप्रिय नृत्य हैं।

Options

A

Chhattisgarh

B

Bihar

C

Arunachal Pradesh

D

Goa

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 36

Which of the following is a peninsular river?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी एक प्रायद्वीपीय नदी है?

Options

A

Indus

B

Narmada

C

Brahmaputra

D

Ganga

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Narmada

Question 37

Who among the following is the author of the epic poem ‘Kamayani’?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन 'कामायनी' महाकाव्य के लेखक/लेखिका हैं?

Options

A

Jaishankar Prasad

B

Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi

C

Mahadevi Varma

D

Gopala Sarana Sinha

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Jaishankar Prasad

Question 38

The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and ______.

1932 का पूना पैक्ट महात्मा गांधी और ______ के बीच एक समझौता था।

Options

A

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

B

Aurobindo Ghose

C

Lord Irwin

D

BR Ambedkar

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

BR Ambedkar

Question 39

Before being renamed, Mount Everest was simply known as ______.

नाम बदलने से पहले, माउंट एवरेस्ट को केवल ______ के रूप में जाना जाता था।

Options

A

Peak XII

B

Peak VI

C

Peak IX

D

Peak XV

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Peak XV

Question 40

What is the power of ‘second’ in the SI unit of acceleration?

त्वरण के SI मात्रक में 'सेकंड' का घातांक क्या होता है?

Options

A

0

B

+1

C

–2

D

–1

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

–2

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a water pollutant?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक जल प्रदूषक नहीं है?

Options

A

Arsenic

B

Silt

C

Chromium

D

Glacier

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Glacier

Question 42

Which of the following statements about the ‘Gotra’ practice in ancient India is true?

प्राचीन भारत में गोत्र प्रथा के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सत्य है?

Options

A

Men and women were expected to marry within the same gotra.

B

Women retained their father’s gotra after marriage.

C

Each gotra was named after a famous king.

D

People belonging to the same gotra were regarded as descendants of the person after whom the gotra was named.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

People belonging to the same gotra were regarded as descendants of the person after whom the gotra was named.

Question 43

Karishma Yadav was awarded the Vikram Award 2019 for ______ by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

मध्य प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा करिश्मा यादव को ______ के लिए विक्रम पुरस्कार 2019 से सम्मानित किया गया था।

Options

A

archery

B

swimming

C

hockey

D

shooting

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

hockey

Question 44

With reference to the Money Bills in the Parliament, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

संसद में धन विधेयकों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन गलत है?

Options

A

The Lok Sabha can either accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

B

It can only be introduced by a minister and not by a private member.

C

It can be rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha.

D

It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

It can be rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha.

Question 45

The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched in the year ______ to fulfil the vision of cleaner India as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

स्वच्छ भारत मिशन (SBM) स्वच्छ भारत लक्ष्य को पूरा करने के लिए महात्मा गांधी को श्रद्धांजलि के रूप में वर्ष ______ में शुरू किया गया था।

Options

A

2017

B

2016

C

2015

D

2014

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

2014

Question 46

Who among the following wrote the novel 'The Great Gatsby'?

'द ग्रेट गैट्सबी' नामक उपन्यास निम्न में से किसने लिखा है?

Options

A

Chinua Achebe

B

F Scott Fitzgerald

C

Harper Lee

D

Alice Walker

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

F Scott Fitzgerald

Question 47

Which of the following is the physical quantity for the expression arc/radius?

Options

A

Plane angle

B

Surface tension

C

Velocity

D

Linear momentum

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Plane angle

Question 48

Which of the following is India’s first Paperless Budget?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा, भारत का पहला पेपरलेस बजट है?

Options

A

Union Budget 2018-19

B

Union Budget 2020-21

C

Union Budget 2019-20

D

Union Budget 2021-22

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Union Budget 2021-22

Question 49

The ______ festival of Sikkim is also known as Bhoomi Puja or Chandi Puja.

सिक्किम के ______ त्योहार को भूमि पूजा या चंडी पूजा के नाम से भी जाना जाता है।

Options

A

Sakewa

B

Losar

C

Barahimizong

D

Indra Jatra

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Sakewa

Question 50

As per a list compiled by the United Nations Population Division, _____ is the world's fastest-growing city with a 44% increase in population between 2015 and 2020.

संयुक्त राष्ट्र जनसंख्या प्रभाग द्वारा संकलित सूची के अनुसार, ______ 2015 और 2020 के बीच जनसंख्या में 44% की वृद्धि के साथ दुनिया का सबसे तेजी से बढ़ने वाला शहर है।

Options

A

Surat

B

Malappuram

C

Jaipur

D

Kozhikode

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Malappuram

Question 51

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 52

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 53

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 54

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 55

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 56

Question 61

Question 64

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 65

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 66

Question 71

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 72

Question 75

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 76

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Obscure

Options

A

Veiled

B

Apparent

C

Blurred

D

Cloudy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Apparent

Question 77

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Drawings or writing on a wall in a public place

Options

A

Portrait

B

Caricature

C

Collage

D

Graffiti

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Graffiti

Question 78

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Who is creating this mess?

Options

A

By whom is this mess being created?

B

Who has created this mess?

C

By whom this mess being created?

D

By whom has this mess been created?

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

By whom is this mess being created?

Question 79

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

Ajay says, “There is going to be a snowfall.”

Options

A

Ajay says that there was going to be a snowfall.

B

Ajay said that there was going to be a snowfall.

C

Ajay says that there is going to be a snowfall.

D

Ajay said that there is going to be a snowfall.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Ajay says that there is going to be a snowfall.

Question 80

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A hair in the butter

Options

A

Easy to handle

B

A slippery road

C

Sinking in debt

D

A challenging situation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A challenging situation

Question 81

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. Firstly, it provides air for respiration, serves the sense of smell and conditions the air by filtering, warming and moistening it.
B. The nose is the prominent structure between the eyes that serves as the entrance to the respiratory tract.
C. For inhalation it has two cavities, separated from one another by a wall of cartilage called the septum.
D. Apart from filtering the air, it also cleans itself of foreign debris extracted from inhalations.

Options

A

BACD

B

BADC

C

ACDB

D

DBCA

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

BADC

Question 82

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

It has / been raining / since / two hours.

Options

A

been raining

B

It has

C

two hours

D

since

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

since

Question 83

Select the correctly spelt word.

Options

A

Convert

B

Convect

C

Concent

D

Conect

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Convert

Question 84

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Which movie have you watched on television when I called you?

Options

A

are you watching

B

No substitution required

C

did you watched

D

were you watching

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

were you watching

Question 85

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

FINAL

Options

A

Forbidden

B

Former

C

Concluding

D

Allowed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Concluding

Question 86

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

This TV channel has a larger viewership from another channel.

Options

A

than any other channel

B

from any other channel

C

No substitution required

D

from the other channel

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

than any other channel

Question 87

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

In spite of my niece’s dog Casper is very mischievous, he is lovable.

Options

A

Although my niece’s

B

Nevertheless my niece

C

However my nieces

D

No substitution required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Although my niece’s

Question 88

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One who can read and write

Options

A

Illegible

B

Literate

C

Illiterate

D

Eligible

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Literate

Question 89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

You will find it difficult ______ but later you will get used to wearing a mask.

Options

A

at first

B

firstly

C

on first

D

at the first

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

at first

Question 90

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

The judge found the prisoner guilty.

Options

A

The judge was found guilty by the prisoner.

B

The prisoner was found guilty by the judge.

C

The prisoner has been found guilty by the judge

D

The prisoner had been found guilty by the judge.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

The prisoner was found guilty by the judge.

Question 91

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Every Saturday, / the workers gets / their weekly wages.

Options

A

their weekly wages

B

No error

C

the workers gets

D

Every Saturday

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

the workers gets

Question 92

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Squawk

Options

A

Scream

B

Suggest

C

Explore

D

Connote

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Scream

Question 93

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The contrast between / Britain and other countries / of Europe / are striking.

Options

A

The contrast between

B

of Europe

C

are striking

D

Britain and other countries

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

are striking

Question 94

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Exonerate

Options

A

Acquit

B

Engage

C

Absolve

D

Exempt

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Engage

Question 95

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cool as a cucumber

Options

A

Nervous and fidgety

B

Happy and excited

C

Irritated and annoyed

D

Calm and composed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Calm and composed

Question 96

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The camel and the fox were very good friends and very good thieves. One day, the two friends (1) ______ to cross the river so that they could travel to a (2) ______ farm to steal food. The small fox (3) ______ swim, so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb (4) ______ onto my back and I will swim across the (5) ______.’Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

will decide

B

are decide

C

decided

D

deciding

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

decided

Question 97

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The camel and the fox were very good friends and very good thieves. One day, the two friends (1) ______ to cross the river so that they could travel to a (2) ______ farm to steal food. The small fox (3) ______ swim, so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb (4) ______ onto my back and I will swim across the (5) ______.’Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

nearby

B

nearly

C

nearest

D

near

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

nearby

Question 98

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The camel and the fox were very good friends and very good thieves. One day, the two friends (1) ______ to cross the river so that they could travel to a (2) ______ farm to steal food. The small fox (3) ______ swim, so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb (4) ______ onto my back and I will swim across the (5) ______.’Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

might

B

ought to

C

may not

D

could not

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

could not

Question 99

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The camel and the fox were very good friends and very good thieves. One day, the two friends (1) ______ to cross the river so that they could travel to a (2) ______ farm to steal food. The small fox (3) ______ swim, so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb (4) ______ onto my back and I will swim across the (5) ______.’Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

across

B

up

C

above

D

over

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

up

Question 100

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The camel and the fox were very good friends and very good thieves. One day, the two friends (1) ______ to cross the river so that they could travel to a (2) ______ farm to steal food. The small fox (3) ______ swim, so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb (4) ______ onto my back and I will swim across the (5) ______.’Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

ocean

B

lake

C

river

D

sea

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

river

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