CGL 21 21-04-2022 Shift 2 previous year paper Full Length PDF

Question 1

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 2

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

IMM_ _ILEI_ _OBI_ _IMMO_ _LE

अक्षरों के उस संयोजन का चयन कीजिए, जिसे दी गई शृंखला के रिक्त स्थानों में क्रमबद्ध रूप से रखने पर शृंखला पूर्ण हो जाएगी।

IMM_ _ILEI_ _OBI_ _IMMO_ _LE

Options

A

BOLMLIEB

B

BOMLMEIB

C

OBLMLBIE

D

OBMMLEBI

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

OBMMLEBI

Question 3

In a certain code language, 'BLUES' is written as 'HVFOY'. How will 'FORCED' be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'BLUES' को 'HVFOY' लिखा जाता है। उसी कूट भाषा में, 'FORCED' को क्या लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

WVXILU

B

WVXJKU

C

ULIXVW

D

XVWLIU

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

WVXILU

Question 4

Four friends, H, I, J and K, are sitting at the four corners of a square facing towards the centre. H and J are sitting at diagonally opposite corners. I is sitting to the immediate left of H. Who is sitting to the immediate right of J?

चार मित्र, H, I, J और K, एक वर्ग के चारों कोनों पर इसके केंद्र की ओर अभिमुख होकर बैठे हैं। H और J तिर्यक रूप से सम्‍मुख कोनों पर बैठे हैं। I, H के ठीक बाएं बैठा है। J के ठीक दाएं कौन बैठा है?

Options

A

H

B

I

C

K

D

J

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

I

Question 5

If 80% of a number is 768, what will be 40% of 5% of that number?

यदि किसी संख्या के 80% का मान 768 है, तो उस संख्या के 5% का 40% कितना होगा?

Options

A

13.5

B

19.2

C

16.4

D

20.6

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

19.2

Question 6

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

13 : 1728 :: 17 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरी संख्या से उसी प्रकार से संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या से संबंधित है।

13 : 1728 :: 17 : ?

Options

A

3218

B

1928

C

2043

D

4096

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

4096

Question 7

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 8

In a certain code, ‘Tim Dim Kim’ means ‘India Is Big’ and ‘Dim Gim Kim Se Rim’ means ‘Tiger Is A Big Cat’. Which of the following is the code for ‘India’?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'Tim Dim Kim' का अर्थ 'India Is Big' है और 'Dim Gim Kim Se Rim' का अर्थ 'Tiger Is A Big Cat' है। 'India' के लिए निम्नलिखित में से किस कूट का प्रयोग किया गया है?

Options

A

Gim

B

Tim

C

Kim

D

Dim

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Tim

Question 9

Introducing Reshma to a guest, a lady, Karishma, said, “She is the daughter of my father-in-law’s daughter”. How is Reshma related to Karishma?

एक अतिथि से रेशमा का परिचय कराते हुए, एक महिला, करिश्मा ने कहा, "वह मेरे ससुर की बेटी की बेटी है"। रेशमा का करिश्मा से क्‍या संबंध है।

Options

A

Niece

B

sister-in-law

C

Cousin

D

Sister

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Niece

Question 10

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

GTQ : JVP :: SDK : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे अक्षर-समूह से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरा अक्षर-समूह पहले अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है।

GTQ : JVP :: SDK : ?

Options

A

VGK

B

VFJ

C

UGF

D

UEK

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

VFJ

Question 11

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

74, 101, 128, 155, ?

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

74, 101, 128, 155, ?

Options

A

210

B

173

C

198

D

182

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

182

Question 12

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 प्रकार से समान हैं और एक असंगत है। उस असंगत अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें।

Options

A

QSH

B

KMN

C

MPI

D

CEV

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

MPI

Question 13

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

14, 20, 34, 72, 182, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह संख्या चुनें जो निम्न श्रेणी में प्रश्नचिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकती है।

14, 20, 34, 72, 182, ?

Options

A

308

B

508

C

580

D

380

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

508

Question 14

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 15

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 16

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:
Some spades are knives.
All knives are rakes.

Conclusions:
I. Some knives are spades.
II. Some rakes are knives.

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 से निष्‍कर्ष कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करते हैं।

कथन:
कुछ कुदाल, चाकू हैं।
सभी चाकू, सांचे हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ चाकू, कुदाल हैं।
II. कुछ सांचे, चाकू हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusion I follows.

B

Only conclusion II follows.

C

Both conclusions I and II follow.

D

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Question 17

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

12 36 60
72 3 4 63 4 12 98 ? 15
12 9 14

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

12 36 60
72 3 4 63 4 12 98 ? 15
12 9 14

Options

A

5

B

4

C

2

D

3

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

3

Question 18

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 19

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

1. Malice
2. Malignant
3. Mallows
4. Malfunction
5. Malware

उस सही विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए शब्दों को उस क्रम में दर्शाता है जिस क्रम में वे अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश में मौजूद होते हैं।

1. Malice
2. Malignant
3. Mallows
4. Malfunction
5. Malware

Options

A

4, 2, 1, 3, 5

B

4, 1, 2, 5, 3

C

1, 4, 3, 2, 5

D

4, 1, 2, 3, 5

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

4, 1, 2, 3, 5

Question 20

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 21

In a certain code language, ‘MOHAN’ is coded as 39-45-24-3-42 and ‘KABIR’ is coded as 33-3-6-27-54. How will ‘RAGHU’ be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'MOHAN' को 39-45-24-3-42 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है और 'KABIR' को 33-3-6-27-54 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी कूट भाषा में, 'RAGHU' को किस रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

54-3-21-24-63

B

36-2-14-24-42

C

54-2-21-16-42

D

36-3-14-16-63

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

54-3-21-24-63

Question 22

Which two numbers (NOT digits) need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

8 + 48 ÷ 12 × 5 – 13 = 29

निम्नलिखित समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए किन दो संख्याओं (अंकों को नहीं) को आपस में बदलने की आवश्यकता है।

8 + 48 ÷ 12 × 5 - 13 = 29

Options

A

8 and 12

B

8 and 5

C

12 and 13

D

13 and 8

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

8 and 12

Question 23

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 24

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

CLAY, DIFX, EFKW, FCPV, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें जो निम्न शृंखला में प्रश्नचिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आ सकता है।

CLAY, DIFX, EFKW, FCPV, ?

Options

A

HUZT

B

GUZU

C

HZUW

D

GZUU

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

GZUU

Question 25

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

13+15×8 ÷96−4=109

दिए गए समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए किन दो चिह्नों को आपस में बदला जाना चाहिए?

13+15×8 ÷96−4=109

Options

A

+ and ÷

B

− and +

C

× and −

D

÷ and −

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

÷ and −

Question 26

As per World Justice Project 2020, what is India’s rank in Regulatory Enforcement as cited in Economic Survey of India 2021?

Options

A

79

B

74

C

62

D

56

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

74

Question 27

According to the Central Ground Water Board, BIS (IS_10500 and revised module IS 10500:2012) specifications in Uniform Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Protocol, what is the acceptable pH value of drinking water specification in India?

केंद्रीय भूजल बोर्ड, BIS (IS_10500 और संशोधित मॉड्यूल IS 10500:2012) के अनुसार, एकसमान पेयजल गुणवत्ता निगरानी प्रोटोकॉल के विनिर्देशों के अनुसार, भारत में पेयजल विनिर्देश का स्वीकार्य pH मान क्या है?

Options

A

4.5 - 9.5

B

3.5 - 5.5

C

6.5 - 8.5

D

5.5 - 7.5

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

6.5 - 8.5

Question 28

Gulzar was awarded the 66th Filmfare Award for ‘Best Lyrics’ for the film ______.

फिल्म ______ में 'सर्वश्रेष्ठ गीत' के लिए गुलज़ार को 66वें फिल्मफेयर पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया।

Options

A

Sir

B

Chhapaak

C

Ludo

D

Thappad

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Chhapaak

Question 29

The Hindu Marriage Act was enacted in the year ______.

हिंदू विवाह अधिनियम वर्ष ______ में लागू किया गया था।

Options

A

1952

B

1955

C

1956

D

1953

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

1955

Question 30

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India were borrowed from the ______ Constitution.

भारत के संविधान में राज्य के नीति निर्देशक सिद्धांतों को ______ संविधान से लिया गया था।

Options

A

Norwegian

B

Spanish

C

Australian

D

Irish

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Irish

Question 31

Which of the following British officers issued the infamous ‘crawling order’ whereby Indians had to crawl on all fours to pass an alley?

निम्नलिखित में से किस ब्रिटिश अधिकारी ने कुख्यात 'क्रॉलिंग ऑर्डर (crawling order)' जारी किया था, जिसके तहत भारतीयों को हाथ-पैरों के बल रेंगते हुए गली से गुजरना पड़ता था?

Options

A

Warren Hastings

B

General Dyer

C

Lord Irwin

D

Lord Curzon

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

General Dyer

Question 32

A distinct ‘Dhrupad style’ is associated with the ______ gharana.

एक विशिष्ट 'ध्रुपद शैली' ______ घराने से संबंधित है।

Options

A

Jafferkhani

B

Bishnupur

C

Ajrada

D

Nathdwara

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Bishnupur

Question 33

The ancient city of Champa is believed to be the capital of ______ Mahajanapada.

प्राचीन चंपा शहर को ______ महाजनपद की राजधानी माना जाता है।

Options

A

Anga

B

Matsya

C

Vajji

D

Kashi

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Anga

Question 34

Mridula Sinha, who passed away in November 2020, was the first woman Governor of ______.

मृदुला सिन्हा, जिनका नवंबर 2020 में निधन हो गया, ______ की पहली महिला राज्यपाल थीं।

Options

A

Goa

B

Haryana

C

Tripura

D

Mizoram

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Goa

Question 35

Who among the following Indian freedom fighters was fondly called Gandhi Buri (Old Lady Gandhi) for her dedication towards Gandhian principles?

निम्नलिखित भारतीय स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों में से किसे गांधीवादी सिद्धांतों के प्रति निष्ठा के लिए गांधी बुढ़ी (बूढ़ी महिला गांधी) कहा जाता था?

Options

A

Kamla Chaudhary

B

Leela Roy

C

Matangini Hazra

D

Dakshayani Velayudhan

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Matangini Hazra

Question 36

The 61st Amendment to the Constitution of India ______.

भारतीय संविधान के 61वें संशोधन ने ______ ।

Options

A

substituted ‘Odia’ for ‘Oriya’

B

exempted Arunachal Pradesh from reservation for Scheduled Castes in Panchayati Raj institutions

C

restricted the size of council of ministers to 15% of the number of legislative members

D

reduced the age for voting from 21 to 18 years

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

reduced the age for voting from 21 to 18 years

Question 37

Which of the following countries hosted the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) Women's World Cup 2020?

निम्नलिखित में से किस देश ने ITTF (इंटरनेशनल टेबल टेनिस फेडरेशन) महिला विश्व कप 2020 की मेजबानी की थी?

Options

A

Japan

B

Singapore

C

South Korea

D

China

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

China

Question 38

Which of the following decades was proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations as the International Decade for action on ‘Water for life’?

निम्नलिखित में से किस दशक को संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा द्वारा 'वॉटर फॉर लाइफ (Water for life)' के अभियान के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दशक के रूप में घोषित किया गया था?

Options

A

2005 - 2015

B

1994 - 2004

C

1972 - 1982

D

1983 - 1993

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

2005 - 2015

Question 39

Who among the following was named sportsman of the decade (Individual non-Olympic sports) at the 2021 Sportstar ACES Awards?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे 2021 के स्पोर्टस्टार एसीईएस (ACES) पुरस्कार में दशक का सर्वश्रेष्‍ठ खिलाड़ी (वैयक्तिक गैर-ओलंपिक खेल) नामित किया गया था?

Options

A

Pentala Harikrishna

B

Vidit Santosh Gujrathi

C

Viswanathan Anand

D

Baskaran Adhiban

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Viswanathan Anand

Question 40

Colloidal systems – such as gum, starch, proteins, cellulose, agar and gelatine – when placed in water, will absorb a large volume of water and swell up. These substances are called ______.

कोलाइडल सिस्टम - जैसे गोंद, स्टार्च, प्रोटीन, सेल्युलोज, अगर और जिलेटिन - जब पानी में रखे जाते है, तो पानी की एक बड़ी मात्रा को अवशोषित करते हैं और फूल जाते हैं। ये पदार्थ ______ कहलाते हैं।

Options

A

combustibles

B

imbibants

C

apoplasts

D

porins

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

imbibants

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a broad mitigation technique of landslide?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी भूस्खलन की व्यापक शमन तकनीक नहीं है?

Options

A

Hazard mapping to locate areas prone to landslides

B

Construction of retention wall to stop land from slipping

C

Reduction in the vegetation cover to arrest landslide

D

The surface drainage control works to control the movement of landslide along with rain water and spring flows.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Reduction in the vegetation cover to arrest landslide

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a type of mosquito?

निम्न में से कौन सा मच्छर का एक प्रकार नहीं है?

Options

A

Culex

B

Anopheles

C

Limulus

D

Aedes

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Limulus

Question 43

Which of the following is the middle layer in the root apical meristem that gives rise to the cortex?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी मूल शीर्ष विभज्योतक (root apical meristem) के बीच की परत है, जो वल्‍कुट (cortex) को जन्म देती है?

Options

A

Calyptrogen

B

Periblem

C

Dermatogen

D

Plerome

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Periblem

Question 44

Which of the following is the horizontal distance between two successive crests?

दो क्रमागत शृंगों के बीच की क्षैतिज दूरी क्या कहलाती है?

Options

A

Wave height

B

Wave length

C

Wave frequency

D

Wave period

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Wave length

Question 45

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I.Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by Government of India since 1995.
II.The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or sex.
III.The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 was conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

I- गांधी शांति पुरस्कार, भारत सरकार द्वारा 1995 से स्थापित एक वार्षिक पुरस्कार है।
II- यह पुरस्कार राष्ट्रीयता, नस्ल, भाषा, जाति, पंथ या लिंग की परवाह किए बिना सभी व्यक्तियों के लिए है।
III- वर्ष 2020 का गांधी शांति पुरस्कार बंगबंधु शेख मुजीबुर रहमान को प्रदान किया गया।

Options

A

I, II and III

B

Only I and II

C

Only III

D

Only I

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

I, II and III

Question 46

______, the world’s first sailing boat made entirely from plastic waste, aims to raise people’s awareness of plastic pollution in oceans.

______, पूरी तरह से प्लास्टिक कचरे से बनी दुनिया की पहली पालनौका है, जिसका उद्देश्य महासागरों में प्लास्टिक प्रदूषण के बारे में लोगों की जागरूकता बढ़ाना है।

Options

A

Triptropi

B

Blipblopi

C

Flipflopi

D

Snipsnopi

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Flipflopi

Question 47

As per the provisions of Union Budget 2021-22, how many public sector banks have been lined up for disinvestment?

केंद्रीय बजट 2021-22 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार, कितने सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के बैंकों को विनिवेश के लिए तैयार किया गया है?

Options

A

Two

B

Three

C

Five

D

Seven

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Two

Question 48

The Ghoom Monastery is located in:

घूम मठ __________ में स्थित है।

Options

A

Kalimpong

B

Gangtok

C

Darjeeling

D

Namchi

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Darjeeling

Question 49

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the setting up of ______ mega textile parks across the country over three years, in her Budget 2021-22 speech.

वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने अपने बजट 2021-22 के भाषण में तीन वर्षों में देश भर में ______ मेगा टेक्सटाइल पार्क स्थापित करने की घोषणा की।

Options

A

three

B

seven

C

nine

D

five

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

seven

Question 50

Normally, there is a ______ day interval between spring tides and neap tides.

आम तौर पर, वृहत् ज्वार-भाटा और लघु ज्वार-भाटा के बीच ______ दिन का अंतराल होता है।

Options

A

nine

B

four

C

seven

D

two

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

seven

Question 51

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A

B

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Solution:

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A

Question 52

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Question 53

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C

D

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C

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C

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C

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Question 58

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Question 59

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A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 60

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A

B

C

D

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Question 61

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B

C

D

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Question 62

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C

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Question 63

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Question 67

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A

Question 68

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C

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A

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C

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Question 76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Can you arrange for the consignment ______ delivered on Monday?

Options

A

being

B

for being

C

is

D

to be

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

to be

Question 77

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

Tall promises were being made by each promoter.

Options

A

Each promoter has made tall promises.

B

Each promoter has been making tall promises.

C

Each promoter was making tall promises.

D

Each promoter made tall promises.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Each promoter was making tall promises.

Question 78

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Allotted

B

Allergic

C

Altarnate

D

Alphabet

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Altarnate

Question 79

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.

We had to undergo a great many difficulties.

Options

A

No improvement

B

great many difficulties

C

a great many difficulty

D

much great difficulties

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

No improvement

Question 80

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Livid

Options

A

Closed

B

Pale

C

Clear

D

Furious

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Furious

Question 81

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

I do not / like to read / these kind / of novels.

Options

A

I do not

B

these kind

C

of novels

D

like to read

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

these kind

Question 82

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Feast one’s eyes on

Options

A

Notice something alarming

B

Gaze at something with pleasure

C

Prepare a rare delicacy

D

Arrange a delicious meal

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Gaze at something with pleasure

Question 83

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.

Vivek should be excited / on the promotion / he’s got.

Options

A

Vivek should be excited

B

No error

C

he’s got

D

on the promotion

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

on the promotion

Question 84

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Refined

Options

A

Genteel

B

Crude

C

Miserly

D

Precise

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Crude

Question 85

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

Policy of racial discrimination

Options

A

Apartheid

B

Diplomacy

C

Non-alignment

D

Commonwealth

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Apartheid

Question 86

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Proclaim

Options

A

Conceal

B

Evince

C

Exhibit

D

Announce

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Conceal

Question 87

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.

You are so far the bright student in the class.

Options

A

by so far the brighter

B

by far the brightest

C

so far most bright

D

No improvement

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

by far the brightest

Question 88

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

She is looking after the old ladies with great affection.

Options

A

She is looked after with great affection by the old ladies.

B

The old ladies are being looked after with great affection.

C

The old ladies were looked after with great affection.

D

The old ladies are looked after with great affection.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

The old ladies are being looked after with great affection.

Question 89

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Amusement

Options

A

Gloom

B

Pleasure

C

Boredom

D

Despair

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Pleasure

Question 90

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

He said to me, “Do you own this beautiful car?”

Options

A

He asked me did I own that beautiful car.

B

He asked me if I owned that beautiful car.

C

He asked me that if you owned this beautiful car.

D

He asked to me if you own that beautiful car.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

He asked me if I owned that beautiful car.

Question 91

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cold comfort

Options

A

Very soothing

B

Unbearable weather

C

Enjoyment in the hills

D

Very little satisfaction

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Very little satisfaction

Question 92

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

Shall / we go / for walking / in the park?

Options

A

for walking

B

Shall

C

in the park

D

we go

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

for walking

Question 93

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. Expert mechanics labored over the plane for three hours.
B. A small nut had fallen into a channel which prevented the gear from moving.
C.A huge plane was forced to crash land when its landing gear got stuck.
D. They were amazed when they discovered what had caused the mechanical failure.

Options

A

DBAC

B

ACBD

C

BADC

D

CADB

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

CADB

Question 94

The following sentence has been split into segments. One of them may contain an error. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Among you and me / she is quite rude / to the boy.

Options

A

she is quite rude

B

No error

C

to the boy

D

Among you and me

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Among you and me

Question 95

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

A person who works in a shop that sells cut flowers and plants

Options

A

Hawker

B

Florist

C

Vendor

D

Dealer

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Florist

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.

Dance as an artistic form of (1) ______ is extremely old. Evidence of dance as a (2) ______ form is available in ancient literary texts, painting and sculpture. (3) ______ of the dance forms trace their roots to the (4) ______ of movement codified in the Natya Shastra (5) ______ by Bharat Muni.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.

Options

A

suggestion

B

expression

C

impression

D

succession

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

expression

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.

Dance as an artistic form of (1) ______ is extremely old. Evidence of dance as a (2) ______ form is available in ancient literary texts, painting and sculpture. (3) ______ of the dance forms trace their roots to the (4) ______ of movement codified in the Natya Shastra (5) ______ by Bharat Muni.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.

Options

A

creative

B

created

C

creating

D

creation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

creative

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.

Dance as an artistic form of (1) ______ is extremely old. Evidence of dance as a (2) ______ form is available in ancient literary texts, painting and sculpture. (3) ______ of the dance forms trace their roots to the (4) ______ of movement codified in the Natya Shastra (5) ______ by Bharat Muni.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.

Options

A

Many

B

Any

C

More

D

Much

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Many

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.

Dance as an artistic form of (1) ______ is extremely old. Evidence of dance as a (2) ______ form is available in ancient literary texts, painting and sculpture. (3) ______ of the dance forms trace their roots to the (4) ______ of movement codified in the Natya Shastra (5) ______ by Bharat Muni.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.

Options

A

capacity

B

delivery

C

techniques

D

procedure

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

techniques

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.

Dance as an artistic form of (1) ______ is extremely old. Evidence of dance as a (2) ______ form is available in ancient literary texts, painting and sculpture. (3) ______ of the dance forms trace their roots to the (4) ______ of movement codified in the Natya Shastra (5) ______ by Bharat Muni.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.

Options

A

captured

B

compiled

C

disbursed

D

dispersed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

compiled

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