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Question 1

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 2

In a certain code language, ‘CROWD’ is coded as 23415924 and ‘TRHICK’ is coded as 162491997. How will ‘FRUGAL’ be coded in that language?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'CROWD' को 23415924 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया गया है और 'TRHICK' को 162491997 के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया गया है। उसी भाषा में 'FRUGAL' को किस रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?

Options

A

1226761821

B

1221021186

C

1521012291

D

1512021921

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

1512021921

Question 3

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 4

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 flowers are beautiful.
Vaidehi is beautiful.

Conclusions:
I. Vaidehi is a flower.
II. Some beautiful are flowers.

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:
सभी फूल, सुंदर हैं।
वैदेही, सुंदर है।

निष्कर्ष:
I. वैदेही एक फूल है।
II. कुछ सुंदर, फूल हैं।

Options

A

Both the conclusions follow.

B

Either conclusion I or II follows.

C

Only conclusion II follows.

D

Only conclusion I follows.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Only conclusion II follows.

Question 5

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

237, 196, 155, 114, ?

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

237, 196, 155, 114, ?

Options

A

47

B

98

C

64

D

73

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

73

Question 6

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

_ Z _ C _ L Z _ C _ L _ X _ V L _ _ _ V

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

_ Z _ C _ L Z _ C _ L _ X _ V L _ _ _ V

Options

A

L, X, C, X, V, C, Z, C, Z, C

B

L, X, V, X, V, Z, C, Z, X, C

C

X, Z, L, X, V, Z, C, C, C, L

D

L, X, V, V, X, C, C, X, Z, Z

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

L, X, V, X, V, Z, C, Z, X, C

Question 7

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

D

NCOESMH

Question 9

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

दिए गए चार अक्षर-समूहों में से तीन किसी न किसी प्रकार से समान हैं और एक असंगत है। उस उस असंगत अक्षर-समूह का चयन करें।

Options

A

PMN

B

SPK

C

JGT

D

GTQ

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

GTQ

Question 10

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

1. Petitionary
2. Petitioning
3. Petition
4. Petitioners
5. Petitioned

वह सही विकल्प चुनें जो दिए गए शब्‍दों के उस क्रम को दर्शाता है जिस क्रम में वे अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश में मौजूद होते हैं।

1. Petitionary
2. Petitioning
3. Petition
4. Petitioners
5. Petitioned

Options

A

3, 1, 5, 4, 2

B

4, 1, 2, 3, 5

C

3, 1, 4, 5, 2

D

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

3, 1, 5, 4, 2

Question 11

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

BACTERIA : EXFWBUFX :: WOUNDS : ?

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

BACTERIA : EXFWBUFX :: WOUNDS : ?

Options

A

ZRXQGV

B

YLRQFV

C

ZLRQGV

D

ZLSQFW

Solution:

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 15

Options

A

B

Correct Answer:

D

1110

Question 17

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

TSF, RPJ, PMN, NJR, ?

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

TSF, RPJ, PMN, NJR, ?

Options

A

LGN

B

KGU

C

LGV

D

JFV

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

LGV

Question 18

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

48 63 56
42 18 8 45 15 21 51 ? 8
14 9 17

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

48 63 56
42 18 8 45 15 21 51 ? 8
14 9 17

Options

A

18

B

17

C

21

D

19

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

21

Question 19

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

223 : 350 :: 519 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए, जिसका तीसरी संख्या से वही संबंध है, जो दूसरी संख्या का पहली संख्या से है।

223 : 350 :: 519 : ?

Options

A

687

B

736

C

654

D

645

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

736

Question 20

In a certain code language, 6219 means ‘Sachin is a cricketer’ and 2646 means ‘He played from Mumbai’. Which of the following is the code for ‘Mumbai is very famous’?

एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 6219 का अर्थ 'Sachin is a cricketer' है और 2646 का अर्थ 'He played from Mumbai' है। 'Mumbai is very famous' के लिए निम्नलिखित में से किस कूट का प्रयोग किया जाएगा?

Options

A

6285

B

6246

C

7945

D

2458

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

6246

Question 21

Mohit and Sudesh bought pens and notebooks from the same shop. Mohit bought 3 pens and 6 notebooks by paying an amount of ₹180. Sudesh bought 5 pens and 2 notebooks by paying an amount of ₹116. How much did Mohit spend on buying notebooks?

मोहित और सुदेश ने एक ही दुकान से कलम और कॉपियां खरीदीं। मोहित ने ₹180 देकर 3 कलम और 6 कॉपियां खरीदी। सुदेश ने ₹116 देकर 5 कलम और 2 कॉपियां खरीदी। मोहित ने कॉपियां खरीदने पर कितने रुपये खर्च किए?

Options

A

₹84

B

₹122

C

₹115

D

₹138

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

₹138

Question 22

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

60 * 48 * 36 * 6 * 15 * 53

गणितीय चिह्नों के उस सही संयोजन का चयन करें जिसे नीचे दिए गए समीकरण में * चिह्नों के स्थान पर क्रमिक रूप में रखने से समीकरण संतुलित हो जाएगा।

60*48*36*6*15*53

Options

A

+, ÷, ×, −, =

B

+, ÷, −, ×, =

C

×, ÷, +, −, =

D

÷, +, ×, −, =

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

+, ÷, ×, −, =

Question 23

Amit, Gaurav, Hatim, Varun, Yukti and Zaid are sitting in a straight line, all facing the north. Gaurav is fourth to the left of Amit. Yukti is sitting at one corner. Hatim is fourth to the left of Yukti. Zaid is third to the right of Gaurav. Who is sitting at the second place to the left of Zaid?

अमित, गौरव, हातिम, वरुण, युक्ति और जैद एक सीधी पंक्ति में बैठे हैं, सभी उत्तर दिशा की ओर अभिमुख हैं। गौरव, अमित के बायें चौथे स्‍थान पर है। युक्ति एक किनारे पर बैठी है। हातिम, युक्ति के बायें चौथे स्‍थान पर है। ज़ैद, गौरव के दायें तीसरे स्थान पर है। जैद के बायें दूसरे स्थान पर कौन बैठा है?

Options

A

Amit

B

Hatim

C

Varun

D

Yukti

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Hatim

Question 24

Saloni is the daughter of the only son of Kartik. Nirupama is the mother of Deepak. Yamini’s only son, Ankit, is married to Nirupama. Kartik is the paternal grandfather of Deepak. How is Kartik related to Ankit?

सलोनी, कार्तिक के इकलौते बेटे की बेटी है। निरुपमा, दीपक की मां है। यामिनी के इकलौते बेटे अंकित की शादी निरुपमा से हुई है। कार्तिक, दीपक के दादा हैं। कार्तिक का अंकित से क्‍या संबंध है?

Options

A

Father

B

Son

C

Paternal uncle

D

Brother

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Father

Question 25

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

29 @ 128 $ 16 % 7 # 22

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।

29 @ 128 $ 16 % 7 # 22

Options

A

23

B

58

C

63

D

47

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

63

Question 26

Which of the following days is celebrated as ‘World Water Day’?

निम्नलिखित में से किस दिन को 'विश्व जल दिवस' के रूप में मनाया जाता है?

Options

A

22 March

B

18 February

C

29 March

D

5 April

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

22 March

Question 27

The former Spanish footballer, Antonio Lopez Habas, was the coach at the Hero ISL 2020-21 of which of the following football teams?

पूर्व स्पेनिश फुटबॉलर, एंटोनियो लोपेज हबास, हीरो आईएसएल 2020-21 में निम्नलिखित में से किस फुटबॉल टीम के कोच थे?

Options

A

FC Goa

B

Kerala Blasters

C

SC East Bengal

D

ATK Mohun Bagan

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

ATK Mohun Bagan

Question 28

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I.Only marketed goods are considered while estimating Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
II. The work done by a woman at her home is outside the purview of Gross Domestic Product.
III. In estimating GDP, only final goods and services are considered.

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

I. सकल घरेलू उत्पाद (GDP) का आकलन करते समय केवल विपणन की गई वस्तुओं पर विचार किया जाता है।
II. एक महिला द्वारा अपने घर पर किया गया कार्य सकल घरेलू उत्पाद के दायरे से बाहर है।
III.सकल घरेलू उत्पाद का अनुमान लगाने में, केवल अंतिम वस्तुओं और सेवाओं पर विचार किया जाता है।

Options

A

I, II and III

B

Only II and III

C

Only II

D

Only I and III

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

I, II and III

Question 29

Who among the following became the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in March 2021?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन मार्च 2021 में उत्तराखंड के मुख्यमंत्री बने?

Options

A

BC Khanduri

B

Dhan Singh Rawat

C

Madan Kaushik

D

Tirath Singh Rawat

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Tirath Singh Rawat

Question 30

At least ______ of the carbon dioxide fixation on earth is carried out by algae through photosynthesis.

पृथ्वी पर कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड का कम से कम ______ स्थिरीकरण शैवालों द्वारा प्रकाश संश्लेषण के माध्यम से किया जाता है।

Options

A

one-third

B

a quarter

C

one-tenth

D

a half

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

a half

Question 31

A Ghatam is a ______.

'घटम (Ghatam)' एक ______ है।

Options

A

small handheld drum that resembles a tambourine

B

large, narrow-mouthed earthenware pot used as a percussion instrument

C

wind instrument made of wood and metal

D

percussion instrument made of leather and jackwood

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

large, narrow-mouthed earthenware pot used as a percussion instrument

Question 32

Tribes of the Nicobar Islands pay their respects to the departed soul of the head of the family during the ______.

निकोबार द्वीप समूह की जनजातियां ______ के दौरान परिवार के मुखिया की दिवंगत आत्मा को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करती हैं।

Options

A

Ossuary Feast

B

Kalpataru Utsav

C

Jagaddhatri Puja

D

Ganjan Festival

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Ossuary Feast

Question 33

The allocation towards health and well-being was increased by ______ over the previous year in Union Budget 2021-22.

केंद्रीय बजट 2021-22 में पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण के लिए आवंटन में ______ की वृद्धि की गई थी।

Options

A

137%

B

125%

C

100%

D

140%

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

137%

Question 34

The theme for International Mother Earth Day, 2021 was ‘______’.

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृ पृथ्वी दिवस, 2021 (Mother Earth Day, 2021) की थीम '______' थी।

Options

A

Climate Action

B

Protect our Species

C

End Plastic Pollution

D

Restore our Earth

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Restore our Earth

Question 35

Which of the following is an Indirect Tax in India?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा भारत में एक अप्रत्यक्ष कर है?

Options

A

Goods and Services Tax

B

Capital Gains Tax

C

Income Tax

D

Corporation Tax

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Goods and Services Tax

Question 36

The numerical taxonomy of plants is based on which of the following?

पौधों का संख्यात्मक वर्गीकरण निम्नलिखित में से किस पर आधारित है?

Options

A

Chemical constituents

B

Structure

C

All observable characteristics

D

Chromosome number

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

All observable characteristics

Question 37

Which of the following is also known as the ‘White Mountain’?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे 'श्वेत पर्वत (White Mountain)' के नाम से भी जाना जाता है?

Options

A

Dhaulagiri I

B

Cho Oyu

C

Makalu

D

Lhotse

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Dhaulagiri I

Question 38

Pneumatophores are specialised ______ in hydrophytes.

हाइड्रोफाइट्स (hydrophytes) में, पाए जाने वाले विशेषीकृत ______ न्यूमेटोफोर्स (Pneumatophores) कहलाते हैं।

Options

A

seeds

B

fruits

C

flowers

D

roots

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

roots

Question 39

According to Ramsar Convention, which of the following is World Wetlands Day?

रामसर कन्वेंशन के अनुसार, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा विश्व आर्द्रभूमि दिवस है?

Options

A

15th January

B

18th March

C

2nd February

D

19th December

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

2nd February

Question 40

On which day was the National Emblem of India adopted?

भारत के राष्ट्रीय चिन्ह को किस दिन अपनाया गया था?

Options

A

26th January 1950

B

15th August 1952

C

26th January 1959

D

15th August 1947

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

26th January 1950

Question 41

______ is reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution.

______ प्रदूषण की कोटि या तीव्रता को कम कर रहा है, या समाप्त कर रहा है।

Options

A

Aerosol

B

Aeration

C

Abatement

D

Absorption

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Abatement

Question 42

Which of the following teams won the Indian Super League 2020-21?

निम्नलिखित में से किस टीम ने इंडियन सुपर लीग 2020-21 जीती थी?

Options

A

Kerala Blasters FC

B

NorthEast United FC

C

ATK Mohun Bagan

D

Mumbai City FC

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Mumbai City FC

Question 43

Which of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India added a new fundamental duty under Article 51-A?

भारतीय संविधान के निम्नलिखित में से किस संशोधन के द्वारा अनुच्छेद 51-A के तहत एक नया मौलिक कर्तव्य जोड़ा गया?

Options

A

Eighty-Eighth Amendment Act, 2003

B

Eighty-Seventh Amendment Act, 2003

C

Eighty-Sixth Amendment Act, 2002

D

Eighty-Fifth Amendment Act, 2001

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Eighty-Sixth Amendment Act, 2002

Question 44

The British East India Company captured Pondicherry (Puducherry) from the French in the year ______.

ब्रिटिश ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी ने वर्ष ______ में फ्रांसीसियों से पांडिचेरी (पुदुचेरी) को छीन कर उस पर कब्जा कर लिया।

Options

A

1761

B

1674

C

1699

D

1738

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

1761

Question 45

In which year was the ‘Lotteries Regulation Act’ passed?

'लॉटरी रेगुलेशन एक्ट' किस वर्ष पारित किया गया था?

Options

A

1998

B

1993

C

1999

D

1991

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

1998

Question 46

______ was an important port city in ancient India.

______ प्राचीन भारत का एक महत्वपूर्ण बंदरगाह शहर था।

Options

A

Shravasti

B

Ahichhatra

C

Tamralipti

D

Champa

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Tamralipti

Question 47

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Secret of the Veda’?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन 'द सीक्रेट ऑफ द वेद (The Secret of the Veda)' पुस्तक के लेखक हैं?

Options

A

Swami Vivekananda

B

Annie Besant

C

J Krishnamurti

D

Sri Aurobindo

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Sri Aurobindo

Question 48

Who among the following Rajput rulers defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD?

निम्नलिखित में से किस राजपूत शासक ने 1191 ई. में तराइन के प्रथम युद्ध में मुहम्मद गोरी को हराया था?

Options

A

Rana Kumbha

B

Bappa Rawal

C

Prithviraj Chauhan

D

Maldeo Rathore

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Prithviraj Chauhan

Question 49

With which of the following oceans would you associate the ‘Ring of Fire’?

'रिंग ऑफ फायर' को आप निम्नलिखित में से किस महासागर से संबद्ध करेंगे?

Options

A

Arctic

B

Pacific

C

Atlantic

D

Indian

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Pacific

Question 50

In which of the following states/union territories was an election NOT held during March-April 2021?

निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य/केंद्र शासित प्रदेश में मार्च-अप्रैल 2021 के दौरान चुनाव नहीं हुआ था?

Options

A

Puducherry

B

West Bengal

C

Bihar

D

Tamil Nadu

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Bihar

Question 51

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 56

Question 61

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Question 62

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Question 63

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Question 64

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

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Question 75

Options

A

B

C

D

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Question 76

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the same breath

Options

A

Practice breathing exercises

B

Try and hold your breath

C

Able to get a foul smell

D

Say two contradictory things at the same time

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Say two contradictory things at the same time

Question 77

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.

It was / the very well-directed film / and we enjoyed it.

Options

A

No error

B

and we enjoyed it

C

the very well-directed film

D

It was

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

the very well-directed film

Question 78

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.

No one were / present when I / entered the hall.

Options

A

No error

B

entered the hall

C

No one were

D

present when I

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

No one were

Question 79

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

He asked me when I had booked the flight tickets.

Options

A

He said to me, “When are you booking the flight tickets?”

B

He said to me, “When do you book the flight tickets?”

C

He said to me, “When did you book the flight tickets?”

D

He said to me, “When you had book the flight tickets?”

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

He said to me, “When did you book the flight tickets?”

Question 80

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

Every / curious child / want to / rip open a toy.

Options

A

rip open a toy

B

curious child

C

Every

D

want to

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

want to

Question 81

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Avert

Options

A

Confront

B

Permit

C

Face

D

Prevent

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Prevent

Question 82

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

To walk aimlessly

Options

A

Sprint

B

Crawl

C

Slither

D

Amble

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Amble

Question 83

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

She handles all tasks efficiently.

Options

A

All tasks are being handled efficiently by her.

B

All tasks have been handled efficiently by her.

C

All tasks are handled efficiently by her.

D

All tasks were handled efficiently by her.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

All tasks are handled efficiently by her.

Question 84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Be hard up

Options

A

Have very little money

B

Unable to calculate

C

Have difficulty in climbing stairs

D

Find it very difficult to wake up early

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Have very little money

Question 85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The increasing concerns about climate change point to the need for enhanced efforts towards ______ sustained growth.

Options

A

achieved

B

to achieve

C

achieving

D

achieve

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

achieving

Question 86

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ostentatious

Options

A

tasteful

B

sudden

C

showy

D

quick

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

showy

Question 87

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Tution

B

Circuit

C

Manners

D

Genuine

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Tution

Question 88

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Retaliate

Options

A

react

B

Rotate

C

Facilitate

D

Clap

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

react

Question 89

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Modest

Options

A

Unhappy

B

Glum

C

Sullen

D

Conceited

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Conceited

Question 90

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Raze

Options

A

Ruin

B

Comfort

C

Ease

D

Build

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Build

Question 91

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’.

The authorities are assured the people that they will look into the matter.

Options

A

No substitution required

B

have been assured

C

have assured

D

has assured

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

have assured

Question 92

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

All weapons were surrendered by them.

Options

A

They surrendered all weapons.

B

They have surrendered all weapons.

C

They had surrendered all weapons.

D

They are surrendering all weapons.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

They surrendered all weapons.

Question 93

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

A tigress has given birth to a cub in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, taking the big cat population to 78.

Options

A

was birthed

B

has give birth

C

no substitution required

D

is given births

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

no substitution required

Question 94

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

The study of earthquakes

Options

A

Seismology

B

Geology

C

Geography

D

Topography

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Seismology

Question 95

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical 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.

If the economy fails / this year it reflect badly / on the government.

Options

A

on the government

B

If the economy fails

C

No error

D

this year it reflect badly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

this year it reflect badly

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 rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ______ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ______ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) ______ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. (4) ______, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.

Options

A

population

B

clan

C

inhabitants

D

natives

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

population

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 rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ______ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ______ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) ______ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. (4) ______, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.

Options

A

illegal

B

illegitimate

C

unwarranted

D

unconstitutional

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

illegal

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 rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ______ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ______ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) ______ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. (4) ______, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.

Options

A

trespass

B

confiscation

C

encroachment

D

intervention

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

encroachment

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 rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ______ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ______ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) ______ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. (4) ______, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.

Options

A

Nevertheless

B

However

C

Whereas

D

Moreover

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Moreover

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 rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ______ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ______ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) ______ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. (4) ______, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.

Options

A

hurtful

B

conducive

C

disturbing

D

detrimental

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

conducive

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