💡Correct Answer: Option A (Secret of hidden enemy)
The idiom 'a snake in the grass' refers to a secret or hidden enemy—someone who behaves like a friend but is actually treacherous.
Q2
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the correct synonym of the word:
ADMONISH
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Threaten)
'Admonish' means to warn or reprimand someone firmly. Among the given options, 'Threaten' is the closest synonym.
Q3
📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the correct antonym of the word:
AGONY
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ecstasy)
'Agony' means extreme physical or mental pain or suffering. 'Ecstasy' is the state of overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement, making it the direct antonym.
Q4
📝 EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Rearrange the following jumbled phrases into a meaningful sentence:
- 1. Are tree from (free from) - 2. Grow abundantly - 3. Low plants - 4. Tundra region - 5. During the short summer - 6. Like mosses and clinches (lichens) - 7. And - 8. Ice
Option B (4, 1, 8, 5, 7, 3, 6, 2) forms the correct sentence: 'Tundra region are free from ice during the short summer, and low plants like mosses and lichens grow abundantly.'
Q5
📝 EnglishPrepositions
Insert the proper preposition in the sentence:
He hinted ___ some loss of treasure.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (at)
The verb 'hint' is followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to something indirectly. Thus, 'hinted at'.
Q6
📝 EnglishVoice Change
Choose the correct passive voice option for:
The boys were playing cricket.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Cricket was being played by the boys.)
The active sentence is in the Past Continuous tense. In passive voice, it becomes: 'Cricket was being played by the boys' (Object + was/were + being + V3 + by + Subject).
Q7
📝 EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank with a suitable article:
The Sun rises in the east and sets in ___ west.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (the)
Directions (east, west, north, south) take the definite article 'the' when preceded by a preposition. Therefore, 'sets in the west'.
Q8
📝 EnglishConditionals
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
If I had left early like everyone else did, I ___ sitting here now listening to all this rubbish.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (wouldn't be)
This is a mixed conditional sentence. It uses past perfect in the if-clause ('If I had left early...') and would/wouldn't + base verb in the main clause to describe a present result of a past event: 'I wouldn't be sitting here now'.
Q9
📝 EnglishClauses
Pick out the clause in the following sentence:
Neha played when evening came.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (When Evening Came)
In the sentence 'Neha played when evening came', 'when evening came' is the subordinate adverbial clause of time.
Q10
📝 EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Choose the correct indirect narration of:
He said to us, "Why are you all sitting about there doing nothing?"
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He asked us why we were all sitting about there doing nothing.)
In indirect speech, the interrogative sentence becomes assertive. 'said to us' changes to 'asked us', and the present continuous 'are you... sitting' changes to past continuous 'we were... sitting'.
Q11
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
As per the passage, which of the following statements are true? 1. Most of the plastic present in the ocean today has originated from the land. 2. In recent years, the production of plastics has declined. 3. Plastic pollution is present on almost every beach.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only 1 and 3)
According to the passage, the plastic waste in the oceans mostly originates from the land (Statement 1) and a simple walk on any beach shows plastic waste is present (Statement 3). Statement 2 is false because global production continues to rise.
Q12
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
Which of the following is not the quality of plastic?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Brittle)
The passage notes that plastic is 'versatile, lightweight, flexible, moisture resistant, strong, and relatively inexpensive.' Thus, 'brittle' is not listed as a quality of plastic.
Q13
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
Which of the following statements are false according to the passage? 1. There is a 4 percent increase in the production of plastics in 2013, over 2012. 2. The production of plastics in 2012 is approximately 299 million tons. 3. According to the Global Industry Experts, plastic consumption is to reach 297.5 million tons by the end of 2015.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only 2)
The passage states that 'An estimated 299 million tons of plastics were produced in 2013... representing a 4 percent increase over 2012.' This means 299 million tons refers to 2013 production, not 2012. Therefore, Statement 2 is false.
Q14
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
Which organisation has quantified the input of plastic waste from land into the ocean? As mentioned in the passage.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (UC Santa Barbara's National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis)
The passage mentions that the study quantifying the input of plastic waste from land into the ocean was conducted by a scientific working group at UC Santa Barbara's National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS).
Q15
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the author, What can be the reason behind the plastic pollution? 1. Plastic is cheaply available and that lead to the overconsumption. 2. Plastic does not degrade easily thus it ended up being a pollutant. 3. There is no policy to curb plastic pollution.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Only 1 and 2)
The author points out that plastic's inexpensive nature leads to overconsumption (Statement 1) and that being durable and slow to degrade, it ultimately becomes waste with staying power (Statement 2). Lack of policy is not mentioned in the text.
Q16
📝 EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank: "________ unit means a measurement."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (a)
The word 'unit' begins with a consonant sound /juː/ (like 'Y-o-u'), so the indefinite article 'a' is used before it.
Q17
📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrase/idiom: "Iron will"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Strong determination)
The idiom 'iron will' refers to a very strong determination or firmness of purpose that cannot be easily broken.
Q18
📝 EnglishActive & Passive Voice
Choose the correct active/passive voice form of the following sentence: "The prisoners have made these paintings."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (These paintings have been made by the prisoners)
The active sentence is in Present Perfect tense ('have made'). The corresponding passive voice formula is 'object + have/has + been + past participle + by + subject', resulting in 'These paintings have been made by the prisoners.'
Q19
📝 EnglishSpelling Test
Find the correctly spelt word.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jewellery)
In British English, which is the standard format followed in Indian competitive exams, the correct spelling is 'Jewellery'. 'Jewelry' is the American spelling.
Q20
📝 EnglishConjunctions
Fill in the blank: She is going to look after the cat ________ I am away on holiday.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (While)
The conjunction 'while' is used to show that two events are happening at the same time: looking after the cat and being away on holiday.
Q21
📝 EnglishDirect & Indirect Narration
Choose the one which best expresses the direct narration in indirect form: The lawyer said to his client, "We will win the case."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The lawyer told the client that they would win the case)
When converting to indirect speech: 'said to' becomes 'told' (without 'to'), 'we' changes to 'they' to match the plural subjects, and the modal 'will' changes to 'would'. Hence, 'The lawyer told the client that they would win the case.'
Q22
📝 EnglishSentence Improvement
Identify the best alternative for the italicized and bold part: I am not certain in respect to which courses to take.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (About which courses)
'About which courses to take' is the most concise, idiomatic, and grammatically correct way to express uncertainty regarding choice of courses.
Q23
📝 EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Identify the best alternative for the italicized and bold part: The use of radar, as well as two-way radio paging, make it possible for state police to intercept most speeders.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Makes it possible)
The subject of the sentence is the singular noun phrase 'The use of radar'. The parenthetical addition introduced by 'as well as' does not change the subject to plural. Therefore, the verb must be singular ('makes').
Q24
📝 EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Rearrange the parts P, Q, R and S to form the correct sentence: "The national unity of a free people..." P: to make it impracticable Q: for there to be an arbitrary administration R: depends upon a sufficiently even balance in political power S: against a revolutionary opposition that is irreconcilably opposed to it
💡Correct Answer: Option C (RPQS)
The correct sequence is RPQS. The complete sentence is: 'The national unity of a free people depends upon a sufficiently even balance in political power to make it impracticable for there to be an arbitrary administration against a revolutionary opposition that is irreconcilably opposed to it.'
Q25
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: TETE-A-TETE
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Conversation)
A 'tête-à-tête' is a French loanword in English that literally means 'head-to-head', referring to a private conversation between two people.
Q26
📝 EnglishVocabulary
Find similar word to: wrapper, covering, binding
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Packaging)
Wrapper, covering, and binding are all terms related to the encasing or bundling of products, which falls under the category of packaging.
Q27
📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Give a one-word substitute for: A person who brings goods illegally into the country
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Smuggler)
A smuggler is a person who imports or exports goods illegally into or out of a country to evade taxes or restrictions.
Q28
📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Give a one-word substitute for: A state of being unmarried
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Celibacy)
Celibacy refers to the state of voluntarily remaining unmarried or abstaining from sexual relations, especially for religious reasons.
Q29
📝 EnglishSpelling Test
Find the correct spelling:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (FEASIBLE)
The correct spelling is 'FEASIBLE', which means capable of being done, possible, or practical.
Q30
📝 EnglishActive & Passive Voice
Choose the correct active/passive voice form of the following sentence: I shall have written the letter.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The letter will have been written by me)
The active voice is in Future Perfect tense ('shall have written'). The passive structure is 'object + will have been + past participle + by + subject', giving 'The letter will have been written by me.'
Q31
📝 EnglishArticles
Fill in the blanks: ________ children recited ________ poem in ________ honour of ________ Prime Minister.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (the, a, the, the)
The complete sentence is: 'The children recited a poem in the honour of the Prime Minister.' (Note: the printed question text had only three blanks, but the options had four article items. It is resolved by placing 'the' before children, 'a' before poem, 'the' before honour, and 'the' before Prime Minister).
Q32
📝 EnglishHomophones & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank: He left meeting in a fit of ________ (Note: the printed question had the typo 'feet of' instead of 'fit of').
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pique)
The idiom is 'in a fit of pique', meaning a sudden state of irritation, resentment, or anger.
Q33
📝 EnglishTenses & Verbs
Fill in the blank: Ai Ling ________ to Manhattan in 1997. (Note: the printed question had the typo 'is 1997' instead of 'in 1997').
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Was transferred)
Since the sentence refers to a completed past event in a specific year (1997), the simple past tense in passive voice ('was transferred') is correct.
Q34
📝 EnglishVocabulary
Fill in the blank: Chaotic in conception but not in ________, Kelly's canvases are as neat as the proverbial pin.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Execution)
The sentence contrasts the initial abstract ideas ('conception') with the final physical creation ('execution'). If the canvases are neat as a pin, the execution is neat, despite a chaotic conception.
Q35
📝 EnglishArticles
Sarah was excited to visit _____ Eiffel Tower during her trip to Paris.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (the, No article)
'The' is used before unique geographical monuments (the Eiffel Tower). Names of cities (Paris) do not take an article.
Q36
📝 EnglishArticles
Eating _____ orange and _____ banana together may cause digestive issues because they have different digestion rates.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (an, a)
'an' is used before 'orange' because it starts with a vowel sound. 'a' is used before 'banana' because it starts with a consonant sound.
Q37
📝 EnglishClauses
Pick out the subordinate clause in the below sentence.
If the customer crosses the line and becomes abusive, assertively ask the customer to stop.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (If the customer crosses the line and becomes abusive)
The subordinate clause begins with the subordinating conjunction 'If' and contains both actions ('crosses the line' and 'becomes abusive').
Q38
📝 EnglishPronouns
The indefinite pronoun in the below sentence is:
Anyone can join the club as long as they are interested in learning new skills
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anyone)
'Anyone' is an indefinite pronoun as it does not refer to any specific person.
Q39
📝 EnglishHomophones
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence.
The _____ predicted a future where a great heat would _____ the land, leaving it dry and _____
💡Correct Answer: Option B (seer, sear, sere)
'Seer' means a prophet or fortune teller. 'Sear' means to burn or wither. 'Sere' means dry or withered. The correct order is: seer, sear, sere.
Q40
📝 EnglishHomophones
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence:
During the festival, the groups set up a _____ to rest and socialize, while enjoying their favorite _____ beer under the stars.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (laager, lager)
'Laager' is a camp defined by a ring of wagons or armored vehicles. 'Lager' is a type of beer. Correct order is: laager, lager.
Q41
📝 EnglishError Spotting
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence from the given options:
The committee has decided (a) / to implement the new policies (b) / and is expected to bring (c) / significant changes in the system (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (and is expected to bring)
The error is in part (c). The verb 'is' is incorrect because the subject should be 'the new policies' (plural), making it 'which are expected to bring' or 'and these are expected'. Alternatively, if it refers to the implementation, it should be structured as 'which is expected'.
Q42
📝 EnglishPunctuation
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
💡Correct Answer: Option A ("I will meet you at the park," he said. "Make sure to bring a jacket, as it might be chilly.")
Option A is correct: the comma is inside the quotes, dialogue tag ends with a period, and a comma separates the main clause from the subordinating clause 'as it might be chilly'.
Q43
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Cajole
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wheedle)
'Cajole' means to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. 'Wheedle' is its synonym.
Q44
📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the Antonyms of the word: Abnegation
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Espousal)
'Abnegation' means self-denial or rejection of a belief/claim. 'Espousal' means the adoption or support of a cause or belief, which is the antonym.
Q45
📝 EnglishAnalogy
Select the related word from the given options:
Audacity: Fortitude :: Enviousness: ?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Spite)
'Audacity' and 'Fortitude' are related traits of boldness/strength. 'Enviousness' (jealousy) is closely related in trait to 'Spite' (desire to harm/ill will).
Q46
📝 EnglishAnalogy
Select the related word from the given options:
Victory: Triumph :: Fear: ?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Trepidation)
'Victory' and 'Triumph' are synonyms. Similarly, 'Fear' and 'Trepidation' are synonyms.
Q47
📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: A damp squib
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Something that is not exciting or effective as expected.)
A 'damp squib' is a situation or event which is much less impressive, exciting, or successful than expected.
Q48
📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: Take it with a grain of salt
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To approach something with skepticism)
To 'take something with a grain of salt' means to view it with skepticism and not accept it as completely true.
Q49
📝 EnglishPhrasal Verbs
Fill in the blank with a suitable phrasal verb in the sentence below.
She was feeling unwell, but after some rest, she managed to _____
💡Correct Answer: Option A (come around)
'Come around' means to recover consciousness or return to a normal healthy state after feeling unwell.
Q50
📝 EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options. John decided to enroll in _____ MBA program at _____ University to enhance his business skills.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (an, a)
Use 'an' before 'MBA' because it begins with a vowel sound (/ɛm/). Use 'a' before 'University' because it begins with a consonant sound (/juː/).
Q51
📝 EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options. I work at _____ company in New York. _____ company is called Global Tech Solutions.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (a, the)
'a' is used for the first mention of a non-specific singular countable noun ('a company'). 'the' is used for the second mention because the company has now been specified.
Q52
📝 EnglishClauses
Pick out the adverb clause in the below sentence. Although it was raining, they continued their hike.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Although it was raining)
'Although it was raining' is an adverb clause of concession, modifying the main action by showing contrast.
Q53
📝 EnglishClauses
Pick out the independent clause in the below sentence. You need to complete your homework and then you can watch your favorite show.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Both A and C)
Both 'You need to complete your homework' and 'you can watch your favorite show' are independent clauses as they can stand alone as complete sentences.
Q54
📝 EnglishPronouns
Which of the following sentence has a possessive pronoun?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (That cat in the yard belongs to her.)
In Option C, 'her' functions as an objective pronoun representing possession (ownership of the cat). In the context of the exam, C is the intended correct option.
Q55
📝 EnglishPronouns
What is the type of pronouns of underlined words in the below sentence. "Did you do it yourself?"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Personal pronoun, Reflexive pronoun)
'you' is a personal pronoun representing the subject. 'yourself' is a reflexive pronoun used to reflect back to the subject.
Q56
📝 EnglishHomophones
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence. The artist mixed various colors to achieve the perfect _____ for her painting.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hue)
'Hue' means a color or shade. 'Hew' means to chop or cut wood with an axe.
Q57
📝 EnglishHomophones
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: The blacksmith shaped the malleable _____ with precision, while the apprentice demonstrated his _____ by tirelessly working late into the night.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (metal, mettle)
'Metal' refers to the chemical element or alloy. 'Mettle' refers to a person's ability to cope with difficulties or face challenges with spirit and resilience.
Q58
📝 EnglishHomonyms
Match the following pairs regarding homonyms and their meaning:
i. Stalk | 1. A site for mining stone ii. Ream | 2. A tree's outer layer is composed of dead cells iii. Quarry | 3. A kitchen utensil used to extract juice from citrus fruits. iv. Bark | 4. Vertical stem or connecting part of a plant
💡Correct Answer: Option D (i-4, ii-3, iii-1, iv-2)
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence from the given options and mark your answer.
Yesterday, the wild animal destroyed (a)/ crops at a nascent stage (b)/ and cause huge losses (c)/ to the farmers (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (and cause huge losses)
The error is in part (c). Since the event occurred in the past ('Yesterday' and 'destroyed'), the verb 'cause' should be in the past tense ('caused').
Q60
📝 EnglishError Spotting
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence from the given options and mark your answer.
The government granted (a)/financial assistance to small businesses (b)/that get affected(c)/ by the recent natural disaster (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (that get affected)
The error is in part (c). The main verb is in the past tense ('granted'), so the subordinate clause must also refer to the past event ('that got affected' or 'that were affected') instead of present tense 'get'.
Q61
📝 EnglishPunctuation
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
💡Correct Answer: Option A ("I can't wait for the concert!" she said, her eyes sparkling with excitement. It starts at 7 PM, so we should leave by 6:30. pm.)
Option A is correct. The spoken dialogue is in double quotes, with the exclamation point inside the quotes. There is a comma after the dialogue tag before the descriptive clause, and correct formatting for the rest of the text.
Q62
📝 EnglishPunctuation
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
💡Correct Answer: Option B ("Are you coming to the party?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.)
Option B is correct. Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks with the question mark inside, followed by a lowercase 'he asked' and a comma before the participial phrase.
Q63
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Quibble
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Prevaricate)
'Quibble' means to argue or raise objections about a trivial matter, or to evade the truth. 'Prevaricate' means to speak or act in an evasive way, which is a synonym.
Q64
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Tenacious
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Staunch)
'Tenacious' means keeping a firm hold of something, persistent, or cohesive. 'Staunch' means loyal, firm, and steadfast, which is a synonym.
Q65
📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the Antonyms of the word: Occult
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Fathomable)
'Occult' refers to supernatural, mystical, or hidden beliefs/practices that are hard to understand. 'Fathomable' means capable of being understood or measured, which is the antonym.
Q66
📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the Antonyms of the word: Guile
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Candor)
'Guile' means sly or cunning intelligence, deceit. 'Candor' means the quality of being open, sincere, and honest, which is the antonym.
Q67
📝 EnglishAnalogy
Select the related word from the given options: Compassion: Empathy:: Arrogance: ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Pride)
'Compassion' and 'Empathy' are synonyms/closely related terms showing care. 'Arrogance' and 'Pride' are similarly related terms showing self-importance.
Q68
📝 EnglishAnalogy
Select the related word from the given options: Adventure: Excitement :: Danger :
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Fright)
An adventure leads to excitement (cause and effect). Similarly, danger leads to fright (fear).
Q69
📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: Will O' the Wisp
💡Correct Answer: Option C (An illusory pursuit that is captivating but ultimately unattainable, often leads one astray.)
A 'will-o'-the-wisp' refers to something that is impossible to catch or achieve, or an elusive/misleading goal.
Q70
📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: Days of reckoning
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A judgment period when past actions and decisions culminate in inevitable consequences.)
The 'day of reckoning' is the time when past mistakes or misdeeds must be faced and paid for; a time of judgment or consequences.
Q71
📝 EnglishPhrasal Verbs
Fill in the blanks with suitable phrasal verbs in the below sentence. He has been in the hospital for several days, but the doctors are hopeful that he will _____
💡Correct Answer: Option B (pull through)
'Pull through' is a phrasal verb that means to get through an illness or other dangerous/difficult situation safely.
Q72
📝 EnglishPhrasal Verbs
Fill in the blanks with suitable phrasal verbs in the below sentence. Maya always felt that people _____ her because of her unconventional career choice.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (look down upon)
'Look down upon' means to think that other people are inferior or less important than oneself.
Q73
📝 EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below. As they navigated through the dense forest, they stumbled _____ an ancient ruin that was hidden beneath the overgrown vegetation.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (upon)
To 'stumble upon' something is a phrasal verb/preposition combination that means to discover something by chance.
Q74
📝 EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below. She walked _____ the bustling market, taking in the vibrant colors and enticing scents of fresh produce and spices.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (through)
To walk 'through' a location means to enter it and move to the other side or move around inside it, which fits a market context.
Q75
📝 EnglishVerbs
Choose the correct alternative out of the four. It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you _____ it.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (didn't have to do)
'didn't have to do' is the correct past tense construction expressing that doing the washing-up was not necessary, although the person did it out of kindness.
Q76
📝 EnglishError Spotting
Find out which part of a sentence has an error.
After knowing truth, (a)/ they took the right decision (b)/ in the matter. (c)/ No error (d)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (a)
The error is in part (a). The definite article 'the' is missing before 'truth'. It should be 'After knowing the truth'.
Q77
📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported
💡Correct Answer: Option A (contraband)
'Contraband' refers to goods that are banned by law or treaty from being imported or exported.
Q78
📝 EnglishSynonyms
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Inclement
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Unfavourable)
'Inclement' means unpleasantly cold or wet (usually referring to weather), which is best expressed by the word 'Unfavourable'.
Q79
📝 EnglishAntonyms
In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Perspicuity
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Vagueness)
'Perspicuity' means clearness or lucidity of expression. The opposite in meaning is 'Vagueness' (lack of clarity).
Q80
📝 EnglishError Spotting
Find out which part of a sentence has an error.
If you turn the corner, (a) / you will found a house (b) / built of stone. (c) / No Error (d)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (b)
The error is in part (b). The modal verb 'will' must be followed by the base form of the verb ('find'), not the past tense ('found').
Q81
📝 EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank.
Everyone in this world is accountable to God _____ his actions.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (for)
The preposition 'for' is used after 'accountable' to indicate the thing/actions a person is responsible for. Thus, 'accountable to God for his actions'.
Q82
📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who shows off his learning
💡Correct Answer: Option A (pedant)
A 'pedant' is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or who makes a showy display of academic learning.
Q83
📝 EnglishSpelling
Out of four words, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (dysentery)
'dysentery' is correctly spelled. The correct spellings for the others are: 'momentary', 'cemetery', and 'commentary'.
Q84
📝 EnglishIdioms
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
to smell a rat
💡Correct Answer: Option D (to be suspicious)
The idiom 'to smell a rat' means to suspect that something is wrong, dishonest, or a trick; to be suspicious.
Q85
📝 EnglishIdioms
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.
To let off steam, my friend started murmuring.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (to release his tension)
To 'let off steam' is an idiom meaning to do or say something that helps you get rid of strong feelings or energy (releasing tension/anger/frustration).
Q86
📝 EnglishSentence Improvement
Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. She is a very good sprinter. I can't run as fast as she does.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (no improvement)
The phrase 'as fast as she does' is grammatically correct and requires no improvement. 'does' correctly substitutes for the verb 'runs'.
Q87
📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
To express in an unclear way
💡Correct Answer: Option B (garbled)
'Garbled' means expressed in a confused, distorted, or unclear way. 'Eloquent', 'lucid', and 'intelligible' mean clear and well-expressed.
Q88
📝 EnglishVerbs
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The sky is quite overcast. We're _____ to have rain today.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (likely)
'We're likely to have rain today' is the correct idiomatic phrase indicating probability when the sky is overcast.
Q89
📝 EnglishIdioms
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The trouble makers took to their heels when they saw the police coming.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (ran away)
The idiom 'took to their heels' means to run away rapidly, especially to escape from danger or trouble.
Q90
📝 EnglishPhrasal Verbs
Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase: If you don't know the meaning of 'posse', why don't you _______ the word in a dictionary?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Look up)
The phrasal verb 'look up' means to search for information in a reference book, dictionary, or online source.
Q91
📝 EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
P: Creating a relaxing bedroom environment is very important too, and this can be done using a calming, subtle fragrance. Q: It is possible to retrain your brain to have a sound sleep. R: This is possible if you make sure your room is undisturbed, quiet and dark. S: Start by regulating the times you go to bed and get up.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (QSRP)
The correct sequence is QSRP. Q introduces the main topic of retraining the brain for sleep. S gives the first step. R explains how the environment supports this, and P adds another aspect of the environment ('too').
Q92
📝 EnglishActive & Passive Voice
Choose the correct active/passive voice form of the following sentence: "The news has been brought to us by him."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He has brought us the news.)
The passive voice 'has been brought' changes to active voice 'has brought' when the subject 'him' becomes 'He'. Therefore, 'He has brought us the news' is correct.
Q93
📝 EnglishError Spotting
Identify the portion of the sentence which has an error: "We are going to launch this three crores project within the next few months."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (This three crores project)
The error lies in 'this three crores project'. Hyphenated compound nouns or nouns used as adjectives before another noun must be singular. It should be 'this three-crore project'.
Q94
📝 EnglishDirect & Indirect Speech
In the following question, choose the one which best expresses the direct/indirect speech: "Moti asked Gangu whether the latter was in his senses."
💡Correct Answer: Option C ("Gangu, are you in your senses?" asked Moti)
The indirect statement 'asked Gangu whether the latter was in his senses' converts to the direct speech question: 'Gangu, are you in your senses?' asked Moti.
Q95
📝 EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Directions: Arrange the parts P, Q, R, S to make a correct sentence with (1) and (6) as fixed points:
(1) I explained to him P: was like a family's Q: always exuded warmth R: elder and how she has S: how for me she (6) and consideration for me.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (SPRQ)
The correct rearrangement is SPRQ: 'I explained to him how for me she (S) was like a family's (P) elder and how she has (R) always exuded warmth (Q) and consideration for me.'
Q96
📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: AUDACIOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Cowardly)
Audacious means extremely bold, daring, or reckless. Its antonym is 'Cowardly' (lacking courage).
Q97
📝 EnglishAnalogy
Complete the analogy: Phlegmatic: Energetic ::
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Perfidious: Faithful)
Phlegmatic (calm/apathetic) and Energetic are antonyms. Similarly, Perfidious (deceitful/disloyal) and Faithful are antonyms.
Q98
📝 EnglishIdioms
Identify the correct meaning of the bold/italicized phrase: "He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Absent-minded)
The idiom 'in a brown study' means to be deeply absorbed in one's thoughts, daydreaming, or absent-minded.
Q99
📝 EnglishError Spotting
Find the error in the parts of the sentence: "Everyone misses a class from time to time (A) / but no one (B) / skip an examination (C) / No error (D)"
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Part C)
The error is in Part C. The pronoun 'no one' is singular and must be followed by a singular verb 'skips', not the plural 'skip'.
Q100
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage, why is fire called a wonder?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Man did not invent it nor could understand it.)
The passage notes that fire always remained a miracle (wonder) to primitive man because 'Man did not invent it; probably nature produced a marvel for him...'. They did not fully understand its chemical nature.
Q101
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage, what was the result of the application of fire to metals?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The metals became soft and tempered.)
The passage states: 'he applied it to metals, softening them, tempering them, and combining them into forms stronger and more supple...'. Thus, they became soft and tempered.
Q102
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
What was the duty of the virgins in the Temple of Vesta?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To see to it that the temple's sacred fire was not extinguished.)
The passage mentions: 'The Romans even punished with death the careless virgins of the Temple of Vesta who allowed the sacred fire to be extinguished.' Their duty was to keep the sacred fire burning.
Q103
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
Choose the word that is SIMILAR in meaning to the word 'supple' as used in the passage.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Flexible)
In the context of metals being shaped, 'supple' means flexible, pliable, or adaptable.
Q104
📝 EnglishReading Comprehension
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE in the context of the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Man invented fire.)
The passage states: 'Man did not invent it; probably nature produced a marvel for him...'. Therefore, the statement 'Man invented fire' is not true.
Q105
📝 EnglishDirect & Indirect Speech
When the following sentence in direct speech is changed to indirect speech, identify the correct option: The Colonel said, "Get ready for our departure."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Colonel ordered them to get ready for their departure.)
An imperative direct command 'Get ready...' becomes an infinitive clause 'ordered them to get ready' in indirect speech, and the pronoun 'our' changes to 'their'.
Q106
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the word nearest in meaning to the given word: ACQUIESCE
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Consent)
Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly but without protest; to agree or consent.
Q107
📝 EnglishSentence Correction
Consider the following sentences:
p) I can write you the letter every week. q) Srinivas left home at an age of 15 to find work abroad. r) I had an impression that he was upset about something. s) In my house the master bedroom is very large.
Which of the sentences are grammatically correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (r and s)
Sentences r and s are grammatically correct. Sentence p contains a stylistic error ('the letter' should be 'a letter'). Sentence q is incorrect because it should say 'at the age of 15' instead of 'at an age of 15'.
Q108
📝 EnglishSentence Improvement
Look at the underlined part of the following sentence: "He passed away in the year 1960 at 11 PM on 14 July."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (At 11 PM on 14 July in the year 1960)
The standard adverbial hierarchy in English places smaller units of time before larger ones: Time -> Day/Date -> Year. Hence, 'At 11 PM on 14 July in the year 1960' is the correct order.
Q109
📝 EnglishAnalogy
Select the pair that shows the exact relationship (analogy):
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Children: Pediatrician)
A pediatrician is a medical specialist who specifically treats children. This is a direct specialist-to-patient relationship. A cardiologist treats heart diseases in general, not adults specifically.
Q110
📝 EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank with the appropriate article: 'She is ________ MBA graduate.'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (an)
Even though 'M' is a consonant letter, the word 'MBA' starts with a vowel sound /em/. Hence, the article 'an' is appropriate.
Q111
📝 EnglishAntonyms
What is the antonym of the word 'ABOLISH'?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Establish)
'Abolish' means to formally put an end to a system or practice. Its antonym is 'Establish' which means to set up or start.
Q112
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Find the synonym of the word 'BENEVOLENT'.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kind)
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly. Therefore, 'Kind' is the closest synonym.
Q113
📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'To burn the midnight oil'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To work hard late into the night)
'To burn the midnight oil' means to read or work late into the night.
Q114
📝 EnglishActive & Passive Voice
Change the following active voice sentence to passive voice: 'The chef prepared a delicious meal.'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.)
The active sentence is in the simple past tense. The passive voice structure is: Object + was/were + past participle + by + Subject. Thus: 'A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.'
Q115
📝 EnglishDirect & Indirect Speech
Convert the following direct speech sentence to indirect speech: He said, 'I am reading a book.'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (He said that he was reading a book.)
In indirect speech, the present continuous tense ('am reading') changes to past continuous tense ('was reading') since the reporting verb ('said') is in the past tense.
Q116
📝 EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Fill in the blank with the correct form of verb: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ________ present in the auditorium.'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (were)
When compound subjects are joined by 'neither... nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here, the plural noun 'students' is closest, so we use 'were'.
Q117
📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who writes the story of his own life'
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Autobiographer)
A person who writes the story of their own life is an 'Autobiographer'. The work itself is an 'Autobiography'.
Q118
📝 EnglishError Detection
Identify the part of the sentence containing an error: 'She has been working (A) / in this office (B) / since five years (C) / No error (D)'
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Part C)
For a duration of time (five years), the preposition 'for' should be used instead of 'since'. It should read 'for five years'.
Q119
📝 EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'He is senior ________ me in service.'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (to)
Adjectives like senior, junior, superior, inferior, prior, etc., are followed by the preposition 'to' instead of 'than'.
Q120
📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'A bolt from the blue'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (An unexpected disaster or surprise)
'A bolt from the blue' means a sudden, unexpected and shocking event or piece of news.
Q121
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Choose the synonym of the word 'FRAGILE'.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Brittle)
'Fragile' means easily broken or damaged. 'Brittle' is a close synonym, meaning hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
Q122
📝 EnglishAntonyms
What is the antonym of the word 'HOSTILE'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Friendly)
'Hostile' means showing or feeling active opposition or unfriendliness. The opposite is 'Friendly'.
Q123
📝 EnglishConditional Sentences
Fill in the blank with the appropriate conditional verb form: 'If it rains, we ________ the cricket match.'
💡Correct Answer: Option A (will cancel)
This is a Type 1 conditional sentence (present real). The structure is: If + Simple Present (it rains), simple future (we will cancel).
Q124
📝 EnglishSpellings
Choose the correctly spelled word from the options.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Receive)
The rule is 'i before e except after c'. Therefore, 'Receive' is the correct spelling.
Q125
📝 EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Fill in the blank: 'The committee ________ divided in their opinions.'
💡Correct Answer: Option B (were)
Collective nouns (like committee) take a plural verb ('were') when the members are acting individually, having different opinions, or divided.
Q126
📝 EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'She is very good ________ English.'
💡Correct Answer: Option A (at)
We use 'good at' something (e.g., 'good at English', 'good at sports') to indicate skill or proficiency.
Q127
📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom 'Spill the beans' mean?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To reveal a secret prematurely)
'Spill the beans' is an informal idiom meaning to disclose confidential information or reveal a secret.
Q128
📝 EnglishSynonyms
Choose the synonym of the word 'ABUNDANT'.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Plentiful)
'Abundant' means existing or available in large quantities; overflowing or plentiful.
Q129
📝 EnglishAntonyms
Choose the antonym of the word 'GENUINE'.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Spurious)
'Genuine' means authentic or real. Its opposite is 'Spurious', which means fake or false.
Q130
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'پانی' کا ہم معنی (مترادف) لفظ کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (آب)
The synonym of 'Water' (پانی) in Urdu is 'Aab' (آب).
Q131
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
درج ذیل میں سے اسمِ معرفہ (خاص نام) کی نشاندہی کریں۔
💡Correct Answer: Option C (ہمالیہ)
A Proper Noun (اسمِ معرفہ) refers to a specific name. 'Himalayas' (ہمالیہ) is a specific mountain range, while others are common nouns.
Q132
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'دن' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (رات)
The antonym of 'Day' (دن) in Urdu is 'Night' (رات).
Q133
📖 UrduUrdu Idioms
محاورہ 'آسمان سے باتیں کرنا' کا کیا مطلب ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (بہت اونچا ہونا)
The idiom 'Aasman se baatein karna' means to be very tall, high, or eminent.
Q134
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
درج ذیل میں سے کون سا جملہ گرامر کے لحاظ سے درست ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (میں نے کتاب پڑھی ہے۔)
Since 'Kitab' (کتاب) is a feminine noun in Urdu, the verb agrees with it when transitive verb in past tense uses 'ne' (نے). Thus, 'Maine kitab padhi hai' is correct.
Q135
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'خوبصورت' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (بدصورت)
The antonym of 'Beautiful' (خوبصورت) in Urdu is 'Ugly' (بدصورت).
Q136
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
جملہ 'وہ گیا' میں لفظ 'وہ' قواعد (گرامر) کی رو سے کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option C (ضمیر)
In the sentence 'Woh gaya' (He went), the word 'Woh' (He) is a Pronoun (ضمیر) because it replaces a noun.
Q137
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'استاد' کی جمع کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (اساتذہ)
The correct plural form of 'Teacher' (استاد) in Urdu is 'Asatiza' (اساتذہ).
Q138
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
کام کرنے والے شخص کو گرامر کی رو سے کیا کہتے ہیں؟
💡Correct Answer: Option C (فاعل)
In grammar, the doer of an action (Subject) is referred to as 'Faail' (فاعل).
Q139
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'تاریک' کا ہم معنی (مترادف) لفظ کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (اندھیرا)
The synonym of 'Dark' (تاریک) in Urdu is 'Andheera' (اندھیرا).
Q140
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
وہ جگہ جہاں تعلیم حاصل کی جاتی ہے، اسے کیا کہتے ہیں؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (مدرسہ)
The place where education is obtained is called 'Madrasa' (مدرسہ) or school.
Q141
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
درج ذیل الفاظ میں سے مؤنث لفظ کی نشاندہی کریں۔
💡Correct Answer: Option B (کاپی)
In Urdu, 'Copy' (کاپی) is treated as a feminine noun (مؤنث), while قلم, کاغذ, and خط are masculine (مذکر).
Q142
📖 UrduUrdu Idioms
محاورہ 'نو دو گیارہ ہونا' کا کیا مطلب ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (بھاگ جانا)
The Urdu idiom 'Nau do gyarah hona' means to flee, run away, or escape.
Q143
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'دوست' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (دشمن)
The antonym of 'Friend' (دوست) in Urdu is 'Enemy' (دشمن).
Q144
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'عالم' (جاننے والا) کی صحیح جمع کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (علماء)
The correct plural of 'Alim' (scholar/knowledgeable person) in Urdu is 'Ulama' (علماء).
Q145
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'درخت' قواعد (گرامر) کی رو سے کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (اسمِ نکرہ (اسمِ عام))
'Darakht' (Tree) is a common noun (اسمِ نکرہ) in Urdu grammar because it refers to any general tree.
Q146
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'آزاد' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (غلام)
The antonym of 'Free' (آزاد) in Urdu is 'Slave' (غلام).
Q147
📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'کتاب' کی جمع کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option D (کتابیں اور کتب دونوں)
Both 'Kitabein' (کتابیں) and 'Kutub' (کتب) are valid plural forms of 'Kitab' (کتاب) in Urdu.
Q148
📖 General EnglishTenses & Verb Forms
Choose the correct option. His radio ________ since 8 a.m. yesterday. The neighbours ________ disturbed.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (had been playing, were getting)
'Had been playing' correctly indicates a continuous past action started before another past event, and 'were getting' matches the past continuous reaction of the neighbours.
Q149
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Arena said, "What a pretty and handsome girl she is!"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Arena exclaimed with joy that she was a pretty and handsome girl.)
In indirect speech, the exclamatory sentence changes into an assertive clause with past tense: "Arena exclaimed with joy that she was a pretty and handsome girl."
Q150
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. "What are you going to call the puppy, Rima?" the mother asked.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The mother asked Rima what she was going to call the puppy.)
The reporting verb 'asked' is followed by the object 'Rima' and the wh-clause in assertive past word order: "The mother asked Rima what she was going to call the puppy."
Q151
📖 General EnglishModals
Fill in the blank using a suitable modal: It is eleven o'clock in the morning. He ________ be working in the office now.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (must)
'Must' is used to express strong logical deduction and high certainty based on present evidence (11 a.m. on a workday).
Q152
📖 General EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options. The young man is in search of ________ employment because he is in ________ great financial crisis.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (No article, a)
'Employment' is an uncountable abstract noun used in a general sense (requiring no article), while 'crisis' is a countable singular noun modified by 'great' (requiring 'a').
Q153
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage: Renewable Energy
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"In an era marked by environmental concerns and the urgent need for action against climate change, sustainable energy has emerged as a beacon of hope. Sustainable energy, also known as renewable energy, refers to energy sources that are naturally replenished and have minimal impact on our environment. The various energy sources are solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. The adoption of sustainable energy holds immense promise in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today. One of its primary goals is to reduce dependence on finite fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. By transitioning to renewable sources, we can mitigate the harmful effects of climate change, improve air quality, and safeguard the health of both people and the planet.
Furthermore, it promotes security by diversifying the supply of energy and by reducing vulnerability to geopolitical conflicts and fluctuations in fossil fuel prices. It also fosters economic growth and job creation, as the renewable energy sector continues to expand and innovate. However, the pursuit of sustainable energy is closely linked to various global goals and initiatives. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasize the importance of ensuring access to reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Additionally, the Paris Agreement aims to limit the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial level. Governments, businesses, and individuals must work together to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. This involves investing in research and development, implementing supportive policies and regulations, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting public awareness and education."
Question: Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable energy source?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Coal)
According to the passage and general science, Coal is a finite fossil fuel (non-renewable), whereas solar, wind, and hydroelectric are renewable.
Q154
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage: Renewable Energy
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"In an era marked by environmental concerns and the urgent need for action against climate change, sustainable energy has emerged as a beacon of hope. Sustainable energy, also known as renewable energy, refers to energy sources that are naturally replenished and have minimal impact on our environment. The various energy sources are solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. The adoption of sustainable energy holds immense promise in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today. One of its primary goals is to reduce dependence on finite fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. By transitioning to renewable sources, we can mitigate the harmful effects of climate change, improve air quality, and safeguard the health of both people and the planet.
Furthermore, it promotes security by diversifying the supply of energy and by reducing vulnerability to geopolitical conflicts and fluctuations in fossil fuel prices. It also fosters economic growth and job creation, as the renewable energy sector continues to expand and innovate. However, the pursuit of sustainable energy is closely linked to various global goals and initiatives. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasize the importance of ensuring access to reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Additionally, the Paris Agreement aims to limit the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial level. Governments, businesses, and individuals must work together to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. This involves investing in research and development, implementing supportive policies and regulations, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting public awareness and education."
Question: What is the primary goal of adopting sustainable energy?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.)
As stated in the passage: "One of its primary goals is to reduce dependence on finite fossil fuels... which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution."
Q155
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage: Renewable Energy
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"In an era marked by environmental concerns and the urgent need for action against climate change, sustainable energy has emerged as a beacon of hope. Sustainable energy, also known as renewable energy, refers to energy sources that are naturally replenished and have minimal impact on our environment. The various energy sources are solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. The adoption of sustainable energy holds immense promise in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today. One of its primary goals is to reduce dependence on finite fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. By transitioning to renewable sources, we can mitigate the harmful effects of climate change, improve air quality, and safeguard the health of both people and the planet.
Furthermore, it promotes security by diversifying the supply of energy and by reducing vulnerability to geopolitical conflicts and fluctuations in fossil fuel prices. It also fosters economic growth and job creation, as the renewable energy sector continues to expand and innovate. However, the pursuit of sustainable energy is closely linked to various global goals and initiatives. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasize the importance of ensuring access to reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Additionally, the Paris Agreement aims to limit the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial level. Governments, businesses, and individuals must work together to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. This involves investing in research and development, implementing supportive policies and regulations, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting public awareness and education."
Question: How is sustainable energy linked to global initiatives?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.)
The passage explicitly connects sustainable energy to the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement temperature targets.
Q156
📖 General EnglishHomophones & Homonyms
Fill in the blanks with appropriate homophones/homonyms. He drinks ________ daily against the advice of doctors.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ale)
'Ale' is a type of alcoholic brewed beer. 'Ail' means to suffer from illness or pain.
Q157
📖 General EnglishHomophones & Homonyms
Fill in the blanks with appropriate homophones/homonyms. Divine force is ________ in universe.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (immanent)
'Immanent' means existing or operating within, inherent, or pervading the material universe. 'Eminent' means distinguished/famous, and 'Imminent' means about to happen.
Q158
📖 General EnglishClauses & Sentence Structure
Pick out the subordinate clause in the following sentence. Though she is rich, she is unhappy.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Though she is rich)
'Though she is rich' is the subordinate (dependent adverbial clause of concession) introduced by the subordinating conjunction 'Though'. 'She is unhappy' is the main independent clause.
Q159
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: TACITURN
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Laconic)
'Taciturn' means reserved or saying very little in speech. 'Laconic' is its synonym (using very few words). 'Loquacious' and 'Prolix' are antonyms.
Q160
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word: CARICATURE
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Panegyric)
'Caricature' is a satirical representation or grotesque exaggeration ridiculing someone. 'Panegyric' is a formal speech or text praising someone elaborate and sincerely (antonym).
Q161
📖 General EnglishVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence. Although the goalkeeper was responsible for the ________ in the important football match, nobody ________ him.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (defeat/blamed)
'Defeat' fits the match outcome and 'blamed' naturally completes the sentence: "responsible for the defeat... nobody blamed him."
Q162
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement / Parajumbles
Given below are four scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence. P. arises from the dispersion of heat Q. due to the accumulation of unhealthy smoke in inadequately ventilated houses R. ignited in chulhas S. The wastefulness of domestic fires in Indian villages
💡Correct Answer: Option C (SRPQ)
Correct sequence SRPQ: "The wastefulness of domestic fires in Indian villages (S) ignited in chulhas (R) arises from the dispersion of heat (P) due to the accumulation of unhealthy smoke in inadequately ventilated houses (Q)."
Q163
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase: A stalking horse
💡Correct Answer: Option A (something/someone used to mask someone's real intentions)
A 'stalking horse' is a person, candidate, or pretense used to conceal someone else's real intentions or underlying strategy.
Q164
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Which of the following options does NOT express the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase: Wet blanket
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Enthusiastic attitude and vibrant presence lifted everyone's spirits.)
A 'wet blanket' is a spoilsport who dampens other people's fun and excitement. Option D expresses the exact opposite and does NOT express its meaning.
Q165
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. The child playing in the backyard was startled when a squirrel darted ________ the swing set.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (under)
'Under' is the natural dynamic preposition of movement indicating passing beneath the structure of the swing set.
Q166
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. He climbed ________ the ladder to get onto the roof.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (up)
'Up' is the standard preposition of direction used with climb ('climbed up the ladder').
Q167
📖 General EnglishError Spotting & Past Perfect
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence from the given options and mark your answer. The cat (a)/ knocked over (b)/the vase (c)/before she arrived home (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option B (knocked over)
When two past actions occur, the earlier action takes the past perfect tense: "The cat had knocked over (b) the vase before she arrived home."
Q168
📖 General EnglishSentence Correction
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Despite his busy schedule, John managed to finish his project on time.)
Option B is correct. 'Despite' does not take 'of' (unlike 'in spite of'), and 'managed' is followed by the infinitive 'to finish'.
Q169
📖 General EnglishSentence Correction & Redundancy
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The conference was attended by scientists from different countries.)
Option D is correct. 'Various different' is redundant, and the singular subject 'The conference' requires the singular auxiliary verb 'was'.
Q170
📖 General EnglishSpelling Rules
Out of the four options, choose the option bearing the correct spelling.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Luxuriant)
The correctly spelled word is 'Luxuriant' (meaning rich, lush, and profuse in growth).
Q171
📖 General EnglishSpelling Rules
Out of the four options, choose the option bearing the correct spelling.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Promiscuous)
The correctly spelled word is 'Promiscuous'.
Q172
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Select the CORRECT active form of the given sentence: The fish in the aquarium should not be fed.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Don't feed the fish in the aquarium)
The imperative active voice equivalent of 'should not be fed' is "Don't feed the fish in the aquarium."
Q173
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: Fickle
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Constant)
'Fickle' means changing frequently, capricious, or unreliable. Its direct antonym is 'Constant' (steady, unwavering).
Q174
📖 General EnglishRelative Pronouns
Fill in the blank with correct pronoun: He is a famous scientist about ________ many books have been written.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (whom)
Prepositions take object pronouns ('about whom', not 'about who').
Q175
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Choose the most appropriate option to change the sentence from direct speech to indirect speech: The spectators said, "Bravo! Well played, Ravi."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The spectators applauded Ravi, saying that he had played well.)
'Bravo!' changes to 'applauded [person], saying that...' in reported speech: "The spectators applauded Ravi, saying that he had played well."
Q176
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Choose the most appropriate option to fill the blanks: I am displeased ________ you but I am not displeased ________ your fun.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (with, at)
Standard preposition usage: 'displeased with a person' and 'displeased at an action/thing'.
Q177
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. P: The ingredients must, therefore, be of the finest quality and in the right proportions. Q: When you have them right and keep practicing you are sure to bake some of the yummiest cakes. R: Success in life is just like baking a cake that requires many things. S: Firstly, unless you have the right ingredients and recipe it is not going to work.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (RSPQ)
Introductory theme is statement R (life is like baking a cake), followed by S (firstly right ingredients), P (ingredients must therefore be finest quality), and conclusion Q. Sequence: R-S-P-Q.
Q178
📖 General EnglishModals: Polite Requests
Fill in the blank with correct modal verb: "________ you please open that window?"- she asked politely.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Could)
'Could' is used for making polite, courteous requests.
Q179
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the right meaning of the following idiom: To bite the dust
💡Correct Answer: Option B (to fail)
The idiom 'to bite the dust' means to fail, be defeated, or die.
Q180
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Narcissism
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Self-admiration)
'Narcissism' is excessive self-love, vanity, and self-admiration.
Q181
📖 General EnglishPronoun Order & Error Detection
Directions: Here some part of the sentence has errors and remaining are correct. Find out which part of the given sentence has an error and choose the correct option: I and my colleague/ have carefully considered the important issues raised by / the report which you sent me and/ we have decided to take the following action.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I and my colleague)
In English etiquette and grammar, the order of pronouns should be Third Person before First Person: "My colleague and I" (not "I and my colleague").
Q182
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage: Stone Age
Read the passage given below to answer the question:
"The Stone Age was a period of history that began approximately 2 million BC and lasted until 3000 BC, deriving its name from the stone tools and weapons discovered by modern scientists. This period was divided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. During the First Age (2 million to 8000 BC), the first hatchets and the use of fire for heating and cooking were developed.
As a result of the Ice Age, which evolved about 1 million years into the Paleolithic era, humans were forced to shelter in caves, wear clothing, and develop new tools. During the Mesolithic period (8000 to 6000 BC), people made crude pottery and took dogs for hunting with the first fish hook and developed a bow and arrow, which was used until the fourteenth century BC. The Neolithic period (6000 to 3000 BC) saw mankind domesticating sheep, goats, pigs and cattle, becoming less nomadic than in earlier periods, establishing permanent settlements and forming governments."
Question: What were some developments during the first age (Paleolithic period)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The first hatchets and the use of fire for heating and cooking.)
As stated in the passage: "During the First Age (2 million to 8000 BC) the first hatchets and the use of fire for heating and cooking were developed."
Q183
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage: Stone Age
Read the passage given below to answer the question:
"The Stone Age was a period of history that began approximately 2 million BC and lasted until 3000 BC, deriving its name from the stone tools and weapons discovered by modern scientists. This period was divided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. During the First Age (2 million to 8000 BC), the first hatchets and the use of fire for heating and cooking were developed.
As a result of the Ice Age, which evolved about 1 million years into the Paleolithic era, humans were forced to shelter in caves, wear clothing, and develop new tools. During the Mesolithic period (8000 to 6000 BC), people made crude pottery and took dogs for hunting with the first fish hook and developed a bow and arrow, which was used until the fourteenth century BC. The Neolithic period (6000 to 3000 BC) saw mankind domesticating sheep, goats, pigs and cattle, becoming less nomadic than in earlier periods, establishing permanent settlements and forming governments."
Question: On the basis of above passage, what were some developments during the Neolithic period?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Domestication of sheep, goats and cattle, becoming less nomadic and forming governments.)
As directly stated in the passage: "The Neolithic period (6000 to 3000 BC) saw mankind domesticating sheep, goats, pigs and cattle, becoming less nomadic than in earlier periods, establishing permanent settlements and forming governments."
Q184
📖 General EnglishTenses & Verb Forms
Which tense is used to express an action that began in the past before some point and continued up to that point?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Past perfect continuous tense)
The Past Perfect Continuous Tense (had been + verb-ing) is used to denote an action that started in the past before a specific past reference point and continued up until that time.
Q185
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Choose the correct sentence.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (He visits the temple frequently.)
With third-person singular pronoun 'He' in the simple present habitual tense, the singular verb form with '-s' ('visits') is grammatically correct: "He visits the temple frequently."
Q186
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
The boss said to him, "Please tell me what the old man said today."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day.)
In indirect speech: 'said to him, Please' becomes 'requested him to', simple past 'said' backshifts to past perfect 'had said', and 'today' converts to 'that day'. Correct: "The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day."
Q187
📖 General EnglishModals: Formal Permission
______ I call the witness?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (May)
In formal judicial courtroom settings, 'May' is the standard polite modal auxiliary used to seek formal official permission: "May I call the witness?"
Q188
📖 General EnglishArticles & Determiners
I saw ______ good deal of him during ______ war.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a, the)
The idiomatic quantitative phrase is 'a good deal of' (meaning a great deal/lot), and 'the war' refers to a specific known historical conflict. Correct: "I saw a good deal of him during the war."
Q189
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage
Read the passage given below:
"If you wish to be a writer, you must learn to develop your own point of view. All good writers make us see things in a different light. You may be writing about the same thing as your classmates, but your presentation must reflect your personality and individuality."
Question: The most important thing about being a writer is that-
💡Correct Answer: Option D (You must develop your own view point)
As explicitly emphasized in the first sentence of the passage: "If you wish to be a writer, you must learn to develop your own point of view."
Q190
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meanings of the following idioms/phrase At the drop of the hat:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Done easily, without any preparation)
The idiom 'at the drop of a hat' means instantly, without hesitation, delay, or prior preparation.
Q191
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meanings of the following idioms/phrase Hold one's horse:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Have patience)
The idiom 'hold one's horses' is an informal expression meaning to wait a moment, slow down, or have patience.
Q192
📖 General EnglishPronoun Cases
Choose the correct pronoun: Let you and ______ try what we can do.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Me)
The verb 'let' is transitive and requires the objective case pronoun ('me', not subjective 'I'): "Let you and me try what we can do."
Q193
📖 General EnglishHomophones
Fill in the blank with correct homophone: We sat under the shade of the ______ tree.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (beech)
'Beech' is a large deciduous forest tree (Fagus sylvatica). 'Beach' refers to a sandy seashore.
Q194
📖 General EnglishHomophones
Fill in the blank with correct homophone: The ______ thread was thrown away.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (knotty)
'Knotty' means full of knots or tangled ('a knotty thread'). 'Naughty' means badly behaved.
Q195
📖 General EnglishClause Analysis
"They left early."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Declarative clause)
A Declarative clause (or statement clause) expresses a simple statement of fact or information with a subject followed by a predicate.
Q196
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Consummation
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ultimate completion)
'Consummation' means the point at which something is complete, finalized, or perfected (Ultimate completion / fulfillment).
Q197
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: Dissolute
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Moral)
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or degenerate. Its direct antonym is 'Moral' (virtuous, upright).
Q198
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R, S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose the most logical sequence: S1: While crossing a busy road we should obey the policeman on duty. P: We should always cross the road at the zebra crossing. Q: We must look to the signal lights and cross the road only when the road is clear. R: If there are no signal lights at the crossing, we should look to the right, then to the left and again to the right before crossing the road. S: If the road is not clear we should wait. S6: We should never run while crossing a road.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (PQRS)
Starting from general rule P (cross at zebra crossing) → Q (look to signal lights) → R (if no signal lights, look right-left-right) → S (if not clear, wait). Sequence: P-Q-R-S.
Q199
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
He gave a talk ______ the causes of dengue fever.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (on)
The standard preposition used when delivering a lecture or presentation on a subject matter is 'talk on': "He gave a talk on the causes of dengue fever."
Q200
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
The kitchen is ______ the back of the house.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (at)
Specific locational position uses 'at the back of': "The kitchen is at the back of the house."
Q201
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Convert the following active voice sentence into passive voice - "Is Sarah writing the novel"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Is the novel being written by Sarah?)
Present continuous interrogative passive format: Is + subject (the novel) + being + past participle (written) + by + agent (Sarah)? ⟹ "Is the novel being written by Sarah?"
Q202
📖 General EnglishConditional Sentences
Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct? "Have you been" more careful, the accident could have been averted.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Had you been)
Third conditional inverted structure requires past perfect 'Had you been' to match 'could have been averted': "Had you been more careful, the accident could have been averted."
Q203
📖 General EnglishSpelling Correction
Select the correctly spelt word.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Prevention)
The correct English spelling is 'Prevention' (meaning the action of stopping something from happening).
Q204
📖 General EnglishPunctuation & Capitalization
Choose the sentence that has the correct capital letter usage.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (He went to the cricket match and I went to the music concert.)
Option A is correct: Capital 'H' at the start of sentence, capital 'I' for personal pronoun, and lowercase for regular common nouns 'cricket match' and 'music concert'.
Q205
📖 General EnglishModals: Absence of Obligation
There are plenty of tomatoes in the fridge buy any. You select an option.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Need not)
'Need not' expresses the absence of obligation or necessity: "There are plenty of tomatoes in the fridge, you need not buy any."
Q206
📖 General EnglishArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blanks with correct options. He formed _____ close friendship with _____ group.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (a, the)
'a close friendship' (singular countable indefinite relationship) with 'the group' (specific group of people). Correct: "He formed a close friendship with the group."
Q207
📖 General EnglishPunctuation
Choose a sentence with appropriate punctuation
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I know what you want.)
"I know what you want." is a direct declarative statement (not a question or exclamation), correctly punctuated with a simple period without internal unnecessary commas.
Q208
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrasal Verbs
What is the meaning of the highlighted words? Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in advance.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Given advance information)
To 'tip off' someone means to give them confidential inside information or secret advance warning.
Q209
📖 General EnglishVocabulary & Confusing Words
Fill in the blank with appropriate word He has a _____ for writing.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Flair)
'Flair' means a special natural talent, aptitude, or ability ("a flair for writing"). 'Flare' means a sudden bright burst of flame.
Q210
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
The Railway track runs _____ the river?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Across)
'Runs across' is the standard spatial idiom for a track, line, or bridge spanning from one bank/side of a river to the opposite side.
Q211
📖 General EnglishPronoun Cases
The market is nearer to them than _____?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Us)
In prepositional comparison where the first object is in objective case ('to them'), the parallel comparing pronoun must also be in the objective case ('to us' / 'us').
Q212
📖 General EnglishZero Article / No Article
_____ light comes from the sun
💡Correct Answer: Option D (no article)
Uncountable abstract/general physical nouns used in a generic universal statement take no article: "Light comes from the sun."
Q213
📖 General EnglishPunctuation Marks
Which of these is used between sentences which are grammatically independent?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Semicolon)
A Semicolon (;) is used to connect two closely related grammatically independent clauses (sentences) without using a coordinating conjunction.
Q214
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: MODEST
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Conceited)
'Modest' means humble, unpretentious, or unassuming. Its direct antonym is 'Conceited' (arrogant, excessively proud).
Q215
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Rearrange the following jumbled words to form a coherent sentence: "carefully/considered/they/before/decision/making/ the/important."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (They considered carefully before making the important decision.)
The grammatically coherent and natural English sentence is: "They considered carefully before making the important decision."
Q216
📖 General EnglishModals: Obligation & Necessity
Which modal verb can be used to express necessity and obligation?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Must)
'Must' is the strong modal auxiliary verb used to express strong obligation, imperative duty, and absolute necessity.
Q217
📖 General EnglishDeterminers & Quantifiers
Choose the correct article: "I need _____ assistance with this complex problem."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Some)
'Assistance' is an uncountable noun. When requesting an indefinite quantity, the determiner 'some' is idiomatic and grammatically appropriate: "I need some assistance with this complex problem."
Q218
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "a penny for your thoughts" mean?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To offer someone money for their opinion or information)
"A penny for your thoughts" is a polite idiom used to ask someone what they are thinking about when they appear deep in thought or quiet.
Q219
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement: Collective Nouns
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: "The committee are meeting tomorrow to discuss the proposal."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Are meeting)
'Committee' is a collective noun acting as a single unified body in formal standard English, which takes a singular verb 'is meeting' (not plural 'are meeting').
Q220
📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. ("The modern-day student is extremely ________ with technology.")
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Savvy)
'Savvy' means proficient, knowledgeable, and experienced with practical understanding ("extremely tech-savvy / savvy with technology").
Q221
📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. ("they do write, courtesy ________ affinity to various platforms...")
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Their)
The third-person plural possessive determiner 'their' is required to modify the noun 'affinity': "courtesy their affinity".
Q222
📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. ("However, one skill that has been ________ affected is listening skills.")
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Thoroughly)
'Thoroughly' (meaning deeply, severely, or completely) correctly intensifies the passive verb 'affected': "thoroughly affected".
Q223
📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. ("They are extremely poor ________ listeners.")
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Active)
The passage contrasts poor 'active listeners' with the growing number of 'passive listeners' in the succeeding sentence.
Q224
📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. ("listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of ________ on the planet.")
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Empathizers)
Since listening is the prime ingredient for 'empathy', a lack of listening leads to a shortage of 'empathizers' (people who demonstrate empathy).
Q225
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Given below are five scattered segments of two sentences. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence. P. Mornings at her grandmother's house Q. Baked bread filled the kitchen R. The aroma of freshly S. It reminded her of childhood The correct sequence should be
💡Correct Answer: Option B (RQSP)
The logical sequence is: R ("The aroma of freshly") → Q ("baked bread filled the kitchen.") → S ("It reminded her of childhood") → P ("mornings at her grandmother's house.") ⟹ RQSP.
Q226
📖 General EnglishError Detection: Verb Tenses
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence from the given options: His perspicacious (a)/ observations would have revealed (b)/ insights that had (c)/ previously gone unnoticed (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Observations would have revealed)
In option (b), 'would have revealed' implies a counterfactual condition that did not happen, whereas the context requires indicative past tense 'revealed' (or 'have revealed').
Q227
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Identify the sentence that correctly changes the following direct speech into indirect speech. He said, "I am going to the market now."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (He said that he was going to the market then.)
In indirect speech: 'I' changes to 'he', present continuous 'am going' changes to past continuous 'was going', and time adverbial 'now' changes to 'then': "He said that he was going to the market then."
Q228
📖 General EnglishModals: Past Obligation
Fill in the blank using a suitable modal: We have locked the gate. Then the dog wouldn't have got out
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ought to)
'Ought to have + past participle' expresses past moral obligation or duty that was not fulfilled: "We ought to have locked the gate. Then the dog wouldn't have got out."
Q229
📖 General EnglishArticles (A vs An)
Fill in the blank using suitable articles: Sudha is studying in Canadian University. From there, it will take hour for her to reach the airport.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a, an)
'Canadian' begins with a consonant sound (/k/), taking article 'a'. 'Hour' begins with a silent 'h' and vowel sound (/aʊər/), taking article 'an'. Correct: "a Canadian University... an hour".
Q230
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Read the following paragraph carefully to answer the question:
"Last weekend, my friend and I decided to go for a hike in the mountains. We packed our bags with essentials and started early in the morning. As we were walking, we came across a beautiful stream. The sound of the water was very soothing. My friend said, "This is so peaceful!" I agreed and we sat by the stream for a while. Suddenly, we heard a rustling noise. I turned to my friend and asked, "Did you hear that?" They nodded and said, "Yes, I did. Let's go check it out."
When we got up to continue our hike, we saw a steep hill ahead. My friend looked at me and said, "Climbing this hill will be a piece of cake!" I smiled and replied, "Let's do it!" We started climbing, and despite the incline, it was easier than we had expected. Before long, we reached the top and were rewarded with a stunning view of the valley below. "What a beautiful view," I said. We took a moment to appreciate the beauty around us before heading back down."
Question: Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase: "a piece of cake"
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A facile task.)
The idiom 'a piece of cake' means something that is very easy, simple, or effortless to do (a facile task).
Q231
📖 General EnglishPronoun Identification
Read the following paragraph carefully to answer the question:
"Last weekend, my friend and I decided to go for a hike in the mountains. We packed our bags with essentials and started early in the morning. As we were walking, we came across a beautiful stream. The sound of the water was very soothing. My friend said, "This is so peaceful!" I agreed and we sat by the stream for a while. Suddenly, we heard a rustling noise. I turned to my friend and asked, "Did you hear that?" They nodded and said, "Yes, I did. Let's go check it out."
When we got up to continue our hike, we saw a steep hill ahead. My friend looked at me and said, "Climbing this hill will be a piece of cake!" I smiled and replied, "Let's do it!" We started climbing, and despite the incline, it was easier than we had expected. Before long, we reached the top and were rewarded with a stunning view of the valley below. "What a beautiful view," I said. We took a moment to appreciate the beauty around us before heading back down."
Question: Which of the following pronouns is NOT used in the above paragraph?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (She)
The paragraph uses pronouns 'We', 'I', 'They', 'our', and 'it', but does NOT contain the feminine singular pronoun 'She'.
Q232
📖 General EnglishHomophones
Read the following paragraph carefully to answer the question:
"Last weekend, my friend and I decided to go for a hike in the mountains. We packed our bags with essentials and started early in the morning. As we were walking, we came across a beautiful stream. The sound of the water was very soothing. My friend said, "This is so peaceful!" I agreed and we sat by the stream for a while. Suddenly, we heard a rustling noise. I turned to my friend and asked, "Did you hear that?" They nodded and said, "Yes, I did. Let's go check it out."
When we got up to continue our hike, we saw a steep hill ahead. My friend looked at me and said, "Climbing this hill will be a piece of cake!" I smiled and replied, "Let's do it!" We started climbing, and despite the incline, it was easier than we had expected. Before long, we reached the top and were rewarded with a stunning view of the valley below. "What a beautiful view," I said. We took a moment to appreciate the beauty around us before heading back down."
Question: Which of the following is Homonyms/Homophones?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hear.)
'Hear' (/hɪər/) has a classic English homophone pair with 'Here' (/hɪər/) (words having identical pronunciation but different meanings and spellings).
Q233
📖 General EnglishPunctuation & Quotation Marks
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jaya said, 'They were getting really excited and were shouting "Come on!"')
Option A correctly follows standard nested quotation punctuation rules with a comma after the introductory reporting verb, capitalized quote, and double quotes inside single quotes with exclamation mark: Jaya said, 'They were getting really excited and were shouting "Come on!"'
Q234
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word : Gallant
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Valiant)
'Gallant' means brave, heroic, chivalrous, or courageous. Its direct synonym is 'Valiant'. ('Coward', 'craven', and 'timid' are antonyms).
Q235
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word : Idiosyncrasy
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Conformity.)
'Idiosyncrasy' refers to an eccentric quirk, unusual feature, or individual peculiarity. Its direct antonym is 'Conformity' (standardization, compliance).
Q236
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "By the skin of your teeth"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (narrowly avoiding something.)
The idiom 'by the skin of your teeth' means by the narrowest of margins, just barely, or narrowly avoiding disaster/failure.
Q237
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. She stood the window, lost in thought her future plans for the upcoming year.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (by, about.)
'Stood by the window' (near/next to) and 'lost in thought about her future plans'. Correct prepositions: "by, about".
Q238
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. The team worked tirelessly the guidance of their coach to improve their performance the challenging season.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (under, during.)
Standard idiomatic English uses 'under the guidance of' and 'during the challenging season'. Correct: "under, during".
Q239
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Change the following sentence from Active voice to Passive voice. They are organizing a farewell party next week.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A farewell party is being organized by them next week.)
Present continuous active (are organizing) changes to passive: 'is being organized by them': "A farewell party is being organized by them next week."
Q240
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: Why was the Indian friend plunged in despair?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (He would never be so happy again)
As stated in the passage: "He felt that because the holiday was over, all happiness was over until the world ended."
Q241
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What is the author's intention in the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To contrast the Indian character with the English character.)
The author explicitly describes how their behavior on parting was 'absolutely different' to contrast the emotional Indian temperament with the stoic English reserve.
Q242
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What is the Continent in the context of the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Europe.)
In British English idiom and historical literature, 'the Continent' refers to mainland Europe.
Q243
📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What does 'But in me the Englishman came out strong' imply?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (He had the typical English character.)
It implies that the author exhibited the traditional English 'stiff upper lip' character—pragmatic, undemonstrative, and unemotional in the face of parting.
Q244
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What does the author mean by 'buck up'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cheer up.)
'Buck up' is an informal English idiom meaning to cheer up, take heart, and become more encouraged or positive.
Q245
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom (e.g. "A piece of cake"):
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Easy task)
The standard English idiom denotes an 'Easy task' (a task that is simple and effortless to accomplish).
Q246
📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Find the correctly spelt word.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Embarrassment)
The correct spelling is 'Embarrassment' (with double 'r' and double 's').
Q247
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Arrogant':
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Modest)
'Arrogant' means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance. Its direct antonym is 'Modest' (humble, unpretentious).
Q248
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Choose the correct sentence.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (He visits the temple frequently.)
In the simple present tense with a third-person singular subject ('He'), the singular verb form with '-s' ('visits') is grammatically correct: "He visits the temple frequently."
Q249
📖 General EnglishVerb Tenses
Identify the tense used in the given sentence: "You are always working on your laptop."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Present continuous tense)
The construction 'are + verb-ing' ('are working') indicates the Present Continuous (Progressive) Tense.
Q250
📖 General EnglishArticles
There is _____ fish, in _____ bottle.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a, the)
'A fish' (first mention of non-specific fish) in 'the bottle' (specific container context): "There is a fish in the bottle."
Q251
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: Dissolute
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Moral)
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or corrupt. Its direct antonym is 'Moral' (virtuous, righteous).
Q252
📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Choose the correctly spelt word
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Clandestine)
The correct spelling is 'Clandestine' (meaning kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit reasons).
Q253
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Find the error in part of sentence: Everyone misses a class from timePart Ato time but no one skip an examinationPart B
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Part B)
Indefinite pronoun 'no one' is singular and requires the singular verb 'skips' instead of plural 'skip': "...but no one skips an examination." (Error is in Part B).
Q254
📖 General EnglishHomophones & Vocabulary Usage
Which of the following sentence is/are correct? I. The robbers' seas the money in the bank. II. Tina seas three geese in the pond. III. The sailor travelled the deep seas during the voyage.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (III is correct)
In Sentence I, 'seas' is misused instead of 'seize'. In Sentence II, 'seas' is misused instead of 'sees'. Sentence III correctly uses the noun 'seas' (ocean bodies). Thus, only III is correct.
Q255
📖 General EnglishModals of Obligation
Rita _____ go to market to buy the grocery.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Has to)
The semi-modal 'has to' correctly expresses necessity/obligation in the third person singular present tense: "Rita has to go to market to buy the grocery."
Q256
📖 General EnglishClauses (Main and Subordinate Clauses)
Pick out the clause in the following sentence: Neha played when evening came.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (When evening came)
In the complex sentence, 'when evening came' is a subordinate adverbial clause of time containing subordinating conjunction 'when', subject 'evening', and predicate verb 'came'. ('Neha played' is the main clause).
Q257
📖 General EnglishHomophones
Identify the pair that does not consist of homophones.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Flower - flour)
All pairs are traditional homophones (identical pronunciation). In standard question sets testing homophone definitions, each pair shares identical phonetic transcription (/flaʊ.ər/, /bɛər/, /hɛər/, /breɪk/).
Q258
📖 General EnglishArticles: Definite Article with Nationalities
_____ Indians are very good in maths.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The)
Definite article 'The' is used before a plural nationality or demographic noun ('The Indians') to designate the people of that nationality as a whole.
Q259
📖 General EnglishTenses: Past Perfect
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word: When we got home last night, we found that the guest ________
💡Correct Answer: Option B (had arrived)
Past perfect tense ('had arrived') is required for an action completed in the past before another past event ('when we got home last night').
Q260
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: SPONTANEOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Impulsive)
'Spontaneous' means performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse without premeditation. Its closest synonym is 'Impulsive'.
Q261
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: COVER
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Flaunt)
'Cover' means to hide, conceal, or protect. Its opposite in context of showing off/exposing openly is 'Flaunt' (or Flash/Expose).
Q262
📖 General EnglishConditional Sentences & Subjunctive Mood
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: If she ________ a minister, she would bring changes.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (were)
In hypothetical/unreal second conditional clauses, the subjunctive mood verb 'were' is grammatically used with all subjects: "If she were a minister...".
Q263
📖 General EnglishPluralization of Compound Nouns
Spot an error in the given sentence: Sister-in-laws (A) / are (B) / a nuisance. (C) / No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sister-in-laws)
The plural form of compound noun 'sister-in-law' is 'sisters-in-law' (the principal root noun 'sister' takes the plural suffix '-s', not the prepositional suffix). Error is in Part A.
Q264
📖 General EnglishPrepositions of Instrument
Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence: She draws the sketch ________ a pencil.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (with)
Preposition 'with' is used to denote the instrument, tool, or object used to perform an action: "She draws the sketch with a pencil."
Q265
📖 General EnglishPrepositions: Fixed Idiomatic Collocations
Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence: Shital is always ________ a hurry, she drives ________ a tremendous speed.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (in, at)
The standard idiomatic prepositional phrases are "in a hurry" and "at a tremendous speed": "Shital is always in a hurry, she drives at a tremendous speed."
Q266
📖 General EnglishPhrasal Verbs & Idiomatic Usage
Select the correct sentence
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It is the duty of a good host to wait on the guest.)
The phrasal verb 'to wait on someone' means to serve, attend to, or provide hospitality to a guest.
Q267
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the one word which best express the meaning of the given word: OBSTINATE
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Stubborn)
'Obstinate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action. Its direct synonym is 'Stubborn'.
Q268
📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Select the misspelt word
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Relinqush)
'Relinqush' is misspelt; the correct spelling is 'Relinquish' (meaning to voluntarily cease to keep or claim).
Q269
📖 General EnglishArticles: Definite vs Indefinite
Choose the most appropriate article for the given sentence: Singing is an art, and ________ art comes through practice
💡Correct Answer: Option B (the)
When referring back to a previously introduced specific noun ('an art'), the definite article 'the' is used: "Singing is an art, and the art comes through practice."
Q270
📖 General EnglishTenses: Present Perfect Continuous
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: Engineers ________ the flyover for several months.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (have been building)
Present perfect continuous tense with plural auxiliary ('have been building') is required to denote an ongoing action that started in the past and continued over a period with 'for several months'.
Q271
📖 General EnglishThird Conditional Structures
Spot an error in the given sentence: They would have been (A)/ here by now(B)/ if they caught(C)/ the early bus.(D)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (if they caught)
In third conditional sentences expressing unfulfilled past conditions ('would have been'), the if-clause must use past perfect tense 'if they had caught' instead of simple past 'if they caught'. Error is in Part C.
Q272
📖 General EnglishConfusing Words: Affect vs Effect
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word: Corruption has tremendous ________ on our political system.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (effect)
'Effect' is a noun meaning a change or result consequence: "has tremendous effect on our political system." ('Affect' is primarily a verb).
Q273
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is exact opposite of the given word: ENORMOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Tiny)
'Enormous' means extremely large or huge. Its exact antonym is 'Tiny' (extremely small).
Q274
📖 General EnglishArticles: Consonant Sounds
Which article should be used: "Isha lives alone in ________ one-bedroom apartment."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (a)
Indefinite article 'a' is used before 'one-bedroom' because the word 'one' phonetically begins with the consonant glide sound /w/ ("won"), not a vowel sound.
Q275
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Fixed Prepositions
Choose the right word for the fill in the blank: The manager didn't punish him for coming late. He must be ________ his good books.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (in)
The standard English idiom is "to be in someone's good books" (meaning to be in favor with someone).
Q276
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
Choose the correct order of the sentence: Can make Indian farmers active(A) / growth of industries, (B) / throughout the year(C)/ in cities around the villages (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (BDAC)
Correct syntactic arrangement is BDAC: "Growth of industries (B) in cities around the villages (D) can make Indian farmers active (A) throughout the year (C)."
Q277
📖 General EnglishFixed Prepositions: Approve of
Choose the right word for the fill in the blank: I don't approve ________ your language, young lady.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (of)
The transitive verb 'approve' takes the fixed preposition 'of': "I don't approve of your language...".
Q278
📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Find the correctly spelled word
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Adulation)
The correct spelling is 'Adulation' (meaning excessive flattery or praise).
Q279
📖 General EnglishSubjunctive Mood Wishes
Fill in the blank with correct verb form: I wish, I ________ a king.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (were)
Sentences expressing an unreal or hypothetical wish ('I wish...') require the past subjunctive verb form 'were': "I wish, I were a king."
Q280
📖 General EnglishParts of Speech: Non-Finite Verbs
Choose the correct part of speech for the bold text in: "Reshma is wealthy enough to spend \USD 300 on her skin-care routine."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Infinitive verb)
'To spend' is a non-finite verb form consisting of 'to + base verb', known as the Infinitive verb.
Q281
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Find the correct sequence for the given fill-up: There was once a queen who had no children, ________ of blood fell on the snow.
P. by the window sewing when she pricked her finger, Q. and it grieved her sorely. S. One winter's afternoon she was sitting R. and three drops
💡Correct Answer: Option D (QSPR)
Syntactic story progression: "There was once a queen who had no children, and it grieved her sorely (Q). One winter's afternoon she was sitting (S) by the window sewing when she pricked her finger (P), and three drops (R) of blood fell on the snow." ⟹ QSPR.
Q282
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is exact opposite of the given word: QUIESCENT
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Active)
'Quiescent' means in a state of dormancy, inactivity, or rest. Its direct opposite is 'Active'.
Q283
📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Choose the word which is correctly spelt:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Conduit)
The correct spelling is 'Conduit' (meaning a channel or pipe for conveying water or other fluid, or a tube protecting electrical wiring).
Q284
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: BELLIGERENT
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Friendly)
'Belligerent' means hostile, aggressive, and combative. Its direct antonym is 'Friendly' (peaceable, amicable).
Q285
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Title Identification
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
Select best title for the above passage
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Avinash's dream to create his dream video game)
The entire passage focuses on Avinash's ambition, dedication, and journey in conceptualizing and developing his dream video game alongside supportive colleagues.
Q286
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Direct Facts
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
What did Avinash and his colleagues do to secure funding for their game?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (They launched a kickstart campaign)
The text explicitly states: "...they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality."
Q287
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Direct Facts
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
How did Avinash balance his job and game project?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Devoted Spare time)
The text mentions: "Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization..."
Q288
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Vocabulary & Antonyms
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.
What is the opposite of the word: meticulously
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sloppily)
'Meticulously' means with great attention to detail, precision, and thoroughness. Its direct opposite is 'Sloppily' (carelessly, untidily).
Q289
📖 General EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options: I went to ______ hometown last year and remained there for ______ week.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (No article, a)
In idiomatic English, 'went to hometown' functions without an article when referring to one's own home territory, followed by indefinite singular time duration 'for a week'.
Q290
📖 General EnglishSentence Correction & Verb Tenses
Choose the correct option: He completed his book yesterday.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (No substitution is required)
The simple past tense ('completed') is grammatically correct with a specific past time adverbial ('yesterday'). No substitution is required.
Q291
📖 General EnglishModal Auxiliaries: Obligation & Necessity
Fill in the blank using a suitable modal: On hearing the alarm bell, the students ______ leave their rooms immediately.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (must)
Modal auxiliary 'must' is used to express strong obligation, imperative necessity, and emergency safety commands: "...students must leave their rooms immediately."
Q292
📖 General EnglishClauses: Conditional Clauses
Pick out the subordinate/conditional clause in the following sentence: If there was scarcity of milk, its prices went up.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (If there was scarcity of milk)
'If there was scarcity of milk' is the dependent conditional clause introduced by the subordinating conjunction 'if'.
Q293
📖 General EnglishProverbs & Modals
Do not put off till tomorrow. What you ______ do today.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (can)
The classic English proverb is: "Do not put off till tomorrow what you can do today" (using modal 'can' denoting present ability).
Q294
📖 General EnglishPrepositions of Place
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: What can you see ______ the picture ______ page 44?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (in, on)
The correct prepositions are 'in the picture' (inside the visual frame) and 'on page 44' (on a book page surface): "What can you see in the picture on page 44?"
Q295
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase: To brow beat
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To intimidate or bully someone)
'To browbeat' means to intimidate, bully, or cow someone with stern words or overbearing looks.
Q296
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase: To play ducks and drakes
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To squander money)
'To play ducks and drakes with' is an idiom meaning to squander, waste recklessly, or lavish money and resources.
Q297
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Tyrant
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dictator)
A 'Tyrant' is a cruel and oppressive ruler. Its direct synonym is 'Dictator' (or Despot/Autocrat).
Q298
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word: Languid
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Virile)
'Languid' means weak, sluggish, or lacking in vitality. Its direct antonym is 'Virile' (energetic, strong, vigorous).
Q299
📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Find out the wrongly spelled word.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Etiquete)
'Etiquete' is misspelt; the correct spelling is 'Etiquette' (meaning the customary code of polite behavior).
Q300
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Given below are four scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly completes the sentence: P. and took away a lot of things Q. He was sleeping in his room R. entered his house S. when a thief
💡Correct Answer: Option B (QSRP)
Logical grammatical sequence is QSRP: "He was sleeping in his room (Q) when a thief (S) entered his house (R) and took away a lot of things (P)."
Q301
📖 General EnglishFuture Perfect Tense & Time Clauses
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence: The principal (a)/will have started (b)/before I (c)/ could reach there (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option D (could reach there)
In future perfect time clauses introduced by 'before', the present tense ('before I reach there') is used, not past modal 'could reach'. Error is in Part D.
Q302
📖 General EnglishConfusing Words / Homonyms
Fill in the blanks with appropriate homonyms: Indian mythology regards the material world as an ______
💡Correct Answer: Option A (illusion)
'Illusion' (Maya) means a deceptive appearance or impression of reality, which Indian philosophical metaphysics attributes to the material world.
Q303
📖 General EnglishConfusing Words / Homonyms
Fill in the blanks with appropriate homonyms: The gardener placed a ______ next to the delicate seedling to mark its location for watering.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (caret)
A 'caret' (wedge-shaped mark / pointer) is used figuratively or literally as a marker pin.
Q304
📖 General EnglishGrammar: Phrases and Clauses
______ are a group of words that together act as a grammatical unit.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Phrase)
A 'Phrase' is a group of two or more words functioning as a meaningful syntactic grammatical unit within a clause or sentence without containing both a subject and finite verb.
Q305
📖 General EnglishSentence Completion & Conjunctions
Managers set targets and decide ______ their organization can achieve them.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (How)
The conjunction/adverb 'how' logically denotes the method and strategy to accomplish goals: "Managers set targets and decide how their organization can achieve them."
Q306
📖 General EnglishPhrasal Verbs
What are you ______ in the kitchen cupboard?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Looking for)
The phrasal verb 'looking for' means searching to find something: "What are you looking for in the kitchen cupboard?"
Q307
📖 General EnglishEnglish Proverbs
"Man proposes, ______ disposes". Fill in the blank space in this saying with any one of the following words -
💡Correct Answer: Option B (God)
The timeless proverb is: "Man proposes, God disposes" (meaning human plans are subject to divine will).
Q308
📖 General EnglishIrregular Verbs & Tenses
She ______ the best apples from the basket.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Chose)
The past tense 'chose' (irregular past of 'choose') correctly describes a completed past action with a third-person singular active subject.
Q309
📖 General EnglishReflexive Pronouns
We ______ at the party
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Enjoyed ourselves)
The transitive verb 'enjoy' requires a reflexive pronoun when no direct object is present, and the plural reflexive for 'we' is 'ourselves': "We enjoyed ourselves at the party."
Q310
📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Choose the correctly spelt word
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Committee)
The correct spelling is 'Committee' (with double 'm', double 't', and double 'e').
Q311
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement & Prepositions
Which one is the correct sentence?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mumps is common among children.)
'Mumps' is a singular disease name requiring singular verb 'is', and preposition 'among' is used for collective plural groups (more than two children): "Mumps is common among children."
Q312
📖 General EnglishCorrelative Conjunctions & Prepositions
The sergeant asked him to come to the Police station - Which one is the correct answer?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Between 4 PM and 5 PM.)
The correlative conjunction pairing for 'between' is strictly 'and' (Between X and Y): "Between 4 PM and 5 PM." ('From' pairs with 'to').
Q313
📖 General EnglishRelative Pronouns & Syntax
Which one is the correct sentence ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Everybody loves him who speaks the truth.)
"Everybody loves him who speaks the truth" is grammatically balanced, placing the antecedent 'him' adjacent to the relative clause 'who speaks the truth' without pronoun redundancy.
Q314
📖 General EnglishComprehension of Quotes & Themes
A great man said, "If you can't fly, then run, if you can't run, then walk, if you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving on." In this quote, emphasis is on -
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Moving.)
In Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous quotation, the underlying thesis and moral imperative is perpetual forward progress: 'Moving'.
Q315
📖 General EnglishIndirect & Embedded Questions
The correct form of the sentence "Did they not know who was he and where did he come from?" will be -
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Did they not know who he was and where he came from?)
Embedded indirect questions follow affirmative word order (Subject + Verb): "...who he was and where he came from?"
Q316
📖 General EnglishHomophones & Legal Terminology
Choose the right word to fill in the blank in the sentence: "The President gave ______ to the bill."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Assent.)
'Assent' means official agreement or formal presidential approval to legislation.
Q317
📖 General EnglishPhrasal Verbs
"The wise man advised us not to hate the poor". Replace the word 'hate' in the sentence with one of the following expressions:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Look down upon.)
The phrasal verb 'to look down upon' means to regard with contempt, disdain, or hate.
Q318
📖 General EnglishSubjunctive Conjunctions: Lest...should
Fill in the blank in the sentence "He studied hard lest he ______ fail" with an appropriate word:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (should)
The conjunction 'lest' (meaning 'for fear that') is grammatically followed by the auxiliary verb 'should': "...lest he should fail."
Q319
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
"What you told is Greek to me", In this sentence, the word 'Greek' means -
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Unknown.)
The idiom 'Greek to me' means completely unintelligible, unknown, or incomprehensible.
Q320
📖 General EnglishFixed Prepositions: Good at
Manohar is good ______ Cricket.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (at)
The adjective 'good' is followed by the fixed preposition 'at' when expressing competence or skill in a sport or subject: "good at Cricket."
Q321
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the Antonym of the word LOVE.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Hate)
The direct opposite/antonym of 'Love' is 'Hate'.
Q322
📖 General EnglishFixed Prepositions
Sarmistha is afraid ______ spiders.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (of)
The adjective 'afraid' takes the fixed preposition 'of': "afraid of spiders."
Q323
📖 General EnglishAdverbs of Degree
"He hardly tried for good luck." In this sentence, the word 'hardly' means -
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Almost not.)
'Hardly' is a negative adverb of degree meaning scarcely or 'almost not'.
Q324
📖 General EnglishProverbs
"Where there is a ______ there is a way." Fill in the blank space in this sentence with any one of the following words -
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Will)
The famous proverb is: "Where there is a will there is a way" (meaning determination leads to success).
Q325
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
"Yesterday Rahim as well as Karim ______ present in the meeting." Fill in the blank in this sentence with one of the following -
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Was)
When two subjects are connected by 'as well as', the verb agrees in number and person with the first subject ('Rahim', singular past): "was present in the meeting."
Q326
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Metaphors
The expression "Think out of the box" means -
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Think in an innovative manner.)
'To think out of the box' is an idiomatic metaphor meaning to think creatively, unconventionally, and in an innovative manner.
Q327
📖 General EnglishNoun Clauses as Subject
That he would treat me with this kind of misbehaviour was known to me. This sentence is -
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Fully correct)
The sentence is grammatically and syntactically Fully Correct (the noun clause 'That he would treat me with this kind of misbehaviour' serves cleanly as the subject of the passive verb 'was known').
Q328
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech: Sequence of Tenses
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence: My father assured me that he will buy a bike for me.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (he would buy)
Under sequence of tenses in reported speech, when the reporting verb is in the past tense ('assured'), the future auxiliary 'will' changes to past conditional 'would': "...that he would buy a bike for me."
Q329
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement Errors
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence from the given options: She taste (a)/ the sauce to (b)/ find out whether (c)/ it is tasteful or not (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option A (She taste)
Subject-verb agreement error in Part A: Third-person singular subject 'She' requires singular present verb 'tastes' (or past tense 'tasted'), not bare plural form 'taste'.
Q330
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Given below are four scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments: P. who secures Q. will receive a trophy R. the highest marks S. the child
💡Correct Answer: Option C (SPRQ)
Logical grammatical sequence is SPRQ: "The child (S) who secures (P) the highest marks (R) will receive a trophy (Q)."
Q331
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement: Relative Clauses
Given below are four scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments: P. was laid with fruit Q. the tree, R. the branches of which S. overhung the street,
💡Correct Answer: Option B (QRSP)
Logical grammatical sequence is QRSP: "The tree (Q), the branches of which (R) overhung the street (S), was laid with fruit (P)."
Q332
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Select the most appropriate option to change the sentence from direct speech to indirect speech: My nephew said, "I have decided to take coaching in badminton".
💡Correct Answer: Option A (My nephew said that he had decided to take coaching in badminton.)
Direct speech present perfect ('have decided') shifts to past perfect ('had decided'), and first-person pronoun 'I' changes to third-person 'he': "My nephew said that he had decided to take coaching in badminton."
Q333
📖 General EnglishIndirect to Direct Speech
Select the most appropriate option to change the sentence from indirect speech to direct speech: Surender asked Prashant whether he had watched the cricket match on television the previous night.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Surender said to Prashant, "Did you watch the cricket match on television last night?")
In indirect-to-direct conversion, past perfect 'had watched' and time adverb 'the previous night' convert back to past simple interrogative 'Did you watch...' and 'last night': Surender said to Prashant, "Did you watch the cricket match on television last night?"
Q334
📖 General EnglishModal Auxiliaries: Moral Duty & Obligation
Fill in the blank using a suitable modal: All company employees _____ abide by the rules and regulations provided.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ought to)
The modal 'ought to' is used to express moral duty, mandatory workplace obligation, and correctness of conduct: "All company employees ought to abide by the rules..."
Q335
📖 General EnglishModal Auxiliaries: Past Ability
Fill in the blank using a suitable modal: I _____ run a mile in 10 minutes, when I was younger.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (could)
The modal auxiliary 'could' is used to denote past physical ability or capacity in completed past time: "I could run a mile in 10 minutes, when I was younger."
Q336
📖 General EnglishArticles: Dual Appositive Nouns
Fill in the blanks using suitable articles: Mr. Agnihotri, who is _____ producer and _____ financier of _____ Nike company was present there.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (the, no article, the)
When two job titles ('producer' and 'financier') refer to the same single individual, the definite article 'the' is used before the first title and omitted before the second, followed by 'the Nike company': "...the producer and financier of the Nike company..."
Q337
📖 General EnglishArticles: Indefinite and Definite
Fill in the blanks using suitable articles: _____ recent survey indicates that _____ number of drug addicts is growing day by day.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (A, the)
Indefinite singular noun phrase 'A recent survey' introduces a non-specific study, followed by the fixed phrase 'the number of': "A recent survey indicates that the number of drug addicts..."
Q338
📖 General English: Reading ComprehensionReading Passage Analysis
What does the phrase "its golden rays stretched across the expanse of the meadow" primarily describe?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The rising sun)
The opening sentence of the reading passage depicts dawn: "As the sun ascended towards the horizon, its golden rays stretched across the expanse of the meadow...", which describes The rising sun.
Q339
📖 General English: Reading ComprehensionPronoun Antecedent Reference
What does the pronoun "their" refer to in the phrase "Their harmonious symphony echoed through the meadow"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Birds)
In paragraph 3, the antecedent of the possessive pronoun 'their' is the 'feathered creatures' (Birds) singing in the treetops.
Q340
📖 General EnglishHomophones
Select a homophone pair in the passage context: As the sun ascended towards the horizon, its golden rays stretched across the expanse of the meadow, painting the landscape in warm hues of orange and pink.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (sun / son)
'Sun' has the exact phonetic homophone 'son' (words identical in pronunciation but differing in spelling and meaning).
Q341
📖 General EnglishClauses: Subordinate Clauses
Pick out the subordinate clause in the below sentence: If you work on Sunday, I will look after the children.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (If you work on Sunday)
'If you work on Sunday' is the dependent conditional adverbial subordinate clause introduced by subordinating conjunction 'If'.
Q342
📖 General EnglishClauses: Relative Clauses
Pick out the relative clause in the following sentence: The cat, which scratched my mum, is wild.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (which scratched my mum)
'which scratched my mum' is the non-defining relative clause introduced by relative pronoun 'which' modifying 'The cat'.
Q343
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word leniency: The school principal showed leniency to the students who arrived late for class...
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Vengeance)
'Leniency' means mercy, mildness, and clemency. Its direct contextual antonym is 'Vengeance' (harsh retribution, severity, and intolerance).
Q344
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonym of the word: Soliloquy
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Monologue)
A 'Soliloquy' is a theatrical speech delivered by a character alone on stage expressing thoughts aloud. Its direct synonym is 'Monologue'.
Q345
📖 General EnglishSentence Completion: Vocabulary in Context
Choose the pair of words that will make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful: The mournful _____ of the grieving widow _____ through the empty halls of the old mansion.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (wail, echoed)
Singular noun 'wail' (mournful cry of sorrow) fits with singular verb 'echoed': "The mournful wail of the grieving widow echoed through the empty halls..."
Q346
📖 General EnglishSentence Completion
Choose the pair of words that will make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful: She described that those responsible for _____ are connected with _____ like drugs or gaming.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (offenses, vice)
'offenses' (crimes/misdeeds) and 'vice' (immoral habits like drugs/gambling) perfectly complete the semantic structure: "...responsible for offenses are connected with vice like drugs or gaming."
Q347
📖 General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom: To show the white feather
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To act as a cowardice)
'To show the white feather' is a traditional idiom meaning to behave cowardly or show signs of cowardice.
Q348
📖 General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom: Break the ice
💡Correct Answer: Option A (To remove the tension at a first meeting)
'To break the ice' means to overcome social awkwardness, shyness, or tension when people first meet.
Q349
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below: We should prevent damage _____ and theft of public property.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (to)
The noun 'damage' takes the preposition 'to' (damage to public property): "We should prevent damage to and theft of public property."
Q350
📖 General EnglishPrepositions of Position
Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below: He inserted a needle _____ the close petals of a flower.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (between)
Preposition 'between' indicates inserting an object into the space separating two or more touching petals: "He inserted a needle between the close petals..."
Q351
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice: Imperative Requests
Change the below sentence into passive voice: Please help the needy and poor people.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (You are requested to help the needy and poor people.)
Imperative sentences expressing polite requests beginning with 'Please' convert to passive voice as: "You are requested to help the needy and poor people."
Q352
📖 General EnglishSynonyms in Context
The early monsoon has brought respite to the people. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the bold part:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Interval of relief)
'Respite' means a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant (an interval of relief).
Q353
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Our fates seemed intertwined. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the bold part:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Linked)
'Intertwined' means closely connected, interconnected, or linked together.
Q354
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
He tried to alleviate the suffering of his neighbors. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the bold part:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Relieve)
'Alleviate' means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve.
Q355
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
After his success in the examination, he felt elated. Choose the word closest to the opposite in meaning to the bold part:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dejected)
'Elated' means extremely happy, jubilant, and exhilarated. Its direct antonym is 'Dejected' (sad, depressed, and disheartened).
Q356
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
There are no permanent adversaries in politics. Choose the word closest to the opposite in meaning to the bold part:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Allies)
'Adversaries' means opponents or rivals. Its direct political antonym is 'Allies' (partners working in cooperation).
Q357
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
The judge thought that the offense was deliberate. Choose the word closest to the opposite in meaning to the bold part:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Unintentional)
'Deliberate' means intentional, planned, and done on purpose. Its antonym is 'Unintentional' (accidental).
Q358
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom: A man of straw
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A man of no substance)
'A man of straw' refers to a person of no substance, weak character, or lacking real integrity and power.
Q359
📖 General EnglishPhrasal Verbs
Pick the right meaning of the given phrase: Long for
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Desire)
'To long for' is a phrasal verb meaning to have an intense yearning, strong craving, or deep desire for something.
Q360
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom: Leave no stone unturned
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Try everything possible)
'To leave no stone unturned' means to use every possible means or make every conceivable effort to achieve an objective.
Q361
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom: Spill the beans
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Reveal a secret)
'To spill the beans' means to disclose confidential information or reveal a secret prematurely.
Q362
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Choose the correct passive voice: The waiter filled the glasses with water.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The glasses were filled with water by the waiter)
Past indefinite active (Subject + V2 + Object) converts to passive as: Object + were + V3 + by Subject ⟹ "The glasses were filled with water by the waiter."
Q363
📖 General EnglishPassive to Active Voice
Choose the correct active voice: Our task had been completed before sunset.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (We had completed our task before sunset)
Past perfect passive ('had been completed') shifts back to past perfect active: "We had completed our task before sunset."
Q364
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Choose the correct passive voice: She took the dog for a walk.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The dog was taken for a walk by her)
Simple past active ('took') converts to passive with 'was taken': "The dog was taken for a walk by her."
Q365
📖 General EnglishInterrogative Passive Voice
Choose the correct passive voice: Who asked you to draft the letter?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (By whom were you asked to draft this letter?)
'Who' in interrogative active converts to 'By whom' followed by interrogative auxiliary inversion ('were you asked'): "By whom were you asked to draft this letter?"
Q366
📖 General EnglishPara Jumbles
Rearrange the jumbled sentences into correct logical order: P: Most of them are in jail because of their circumstances. Q: Not all prisoners are hardcore criminals. R: So, they deserve a chance to rehabilitate themselves. S: Therefore, learning a trade would help them reintegrate with society.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (QPRS)
Logical coherent sequence is QPRS: "Not all prisoners are hardcore criminals (Q). Most of them are in jail because of their circumstances (P). So, they deserve a chance to rehabilitate themselves (R). Therefore, learning a trade would help them reintegrate with society (S)."
Q367
📖 General EnglishPara Jumbles
Rearrange the jumbled sentences into correct logical order: P: Children are the most adversely affected. Q: Their eyesight goes weak from their very childhood. R: Watching television continuously is very harmful to the eyes. S: This debilitating effect on eyes results in severe headaches as well.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (RPQS)
Logical coherent sequence is RPQS: "Watching television continuously is very harmful to the eyes (R). Children are the most adversely affected (P). Their eyesight goes weak from their very childhood (Q). This debilitating effect on eyes results in severe headaches as well (S)."
Q368
📖 General EnglishPara Jumbles
Rearrange the jumbled sentences into correct logical order: P: Using matches however came much later. Q: The first great discovery that man probably made was that of fire. R: In olden times fires were made by rubbing two flints against each other till a spark was produced. S: And this spark set fire to dry straw, leaves, or wood.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (QRSP)
Logical sequence is QRSP: Discovery of fire (Q) → Flint rubbing method (R) → Sparks lighting straw (S) → Matchsticks coming much later (P).
Q369
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
He will impart no information ________ anyone.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (to)
The verb 'impart' (to communicate or bestow information) takes the preposition 'to': "impart information to anyone."
Q370
📖 General EnglishTenses: Present Continuous
The appearance of the city ________ day by day.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (is changing)
Gradual ongoing changes taking place in the present ('day by day') require the present continuous tense: "is changing".
Q371
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Making pies and cakes ________ Mrs. Reddy's specialty.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (is)
A compound gerund phrase acting as a single culinary subject ('Making pies and cakes') takes the singular linking verb 'is'.
Q372
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
The traveller enquired ______ the farmer if he could tell him the way ______ the nearest inn.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Of, to)
Standard prepositional usage: One 'enquires of' a person (asks someone) and asks for the 'way to' a destination ⟹ "enquired of ... way to".
Q373
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "salt of the earth" mean?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Someone who is genuine, good, and honest)
'Salt of the earth' refers to a fundamentally good, honest, humble, and reliable person.
Q374
📖 General EnglishModal Auxiliaries
In which sentence is the modal verb used to express necessity/obligation?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (You should take a break.)
The modal verb 'should' expresses advisory obligation, necessity, or duty ('You should take a break'). 'Can' expresses ability/permission, 'might' expresses possibility, and 'will' expresses futurity/determination.
Q375
📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement and Tenses
I will definitely help John; he ______ it.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Deserves)
The subject 'he' is third-person singular and the state of deserving help is a present factual truth, requiring the simple present singular verb 'deserves'.
Q376
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Find the proper sequence of jumbled sentence parts: P: we must read Q: if we want to absorb the fruits of great literature R: but with concentration S: them not as we do cricket stories
💡Correct Answer: Option D (QPSR)
The logical and grammatically coherent sequence is QPSR: "If we want to absorb the fruits of great literature (Q), we must read (P) them not as we do cricket stories (S) but with concentration (R)."
Q377
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the word: Consummation
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ultimate completion)
'Consummation' means the point at which something is complete or finalized; ultimate completion or perfection.
Q378
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the word: Dissolute
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Moral)
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or corrupt. Its direct opposite is 'Moral' (upright, ethical, and virtuous).
Q379
📖 General EnglishActive to Passive Voice
Convert into passive voice: "Is Sarah writing the novel?"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Is the novel being written by Sarah?)
Present continuous interrogative active (Is + Subject + V-ing + Object?) converts to: Is + Object + being + V3 + by Subject? ⟹ "Is the novel being written by Sarah?"
Q380
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Which one best expresses the direct speech statement 'He said, "I must go at once"' in Indirect speech?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He said that he had to go at once)
In reported speech, 'must' expressing present necessity changes in past reporting to 'had to': "He said that he had to go at once."
Q381
📖 General EnglishCommon Errors: Reciprocal Pronouns
Identify the part of the sentence containing a grammatical error: (A) Those two men were (B) Quarrelling with one another (C) Claiming the same watch as their own (D) Since morning
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Part B)
When referring to exactly two individuals, 'each other' must be used rather than 'one another'. Hence Part B is erroneous ("Quarrelling with each other").
Q382
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Assemble the scattered segments into a coherent sentence: P. mornings at her grandmother's house Q. baked bread filled the kitchen R. The aroma of freshly S. It reminded her of childhood
💡Correct Answer: Option B (RQSP)
The logical sequence is RQSP: "The aroma of freshly (R) baked bread filled the kitchen (Q). It reminded her of childhood (S) mornings at her grandmother's house (P)."
Q383
📖 General EnglishSpotting Errors: Verb Tenses
Find out the error part in the sentence: "His perspicacious (a) / observations would have revealed (b) / insights that had (c) / previously gone unnoticed (d)."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (observations would have revealed)
Part (b) contains the error: In a simple declarative factual statement about past capability or outcome, "revealed" or "had revealed" should be used instead of the conditional perfect "would have revealed".
Q384
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Convert into indirect speech: He said, "I am going to the market now."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (He said that he was going to the market then.)
Present continuous ('am going') shifts to past continuous ('was going'), 'I' changes to 'he', and 'now' changes to 'then': "He said that he was going to the market then."
Q385
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the idiom: A piece of cake
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A facile (very easy) task)
'A piece of cake' is an informal English idiom meaning something that is very simple, straightforward, and effortless to achieve (a facile task).
Q386
📖 General EnglishClauses: Independent vs Dependent
In the sentence: "It was my sister's birthday yesterday; however, she did not want to celebrate.", the independent clause is
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both A and B)
Both clauses ("It was my sister's birthday yesterday" and "she did not want to celebrate") can stand alone as complete, grammatically valid sentences, connected by a conjunctive adverb ('however') and semicolon. Hence, Both A and B are independent clauses.
Q387
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Barking up the wrong tree
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Following a misguided or mistaken thought, assumption, or course of action)
'Barking up the wrong tree' means pursuing a mistaken line of thought, blaming the wrong person, or seeking a solution in the wrong place.
Q388
📖 General EnglishPrepositions in Context
Fill in the blanks: "The team worked tirelessly _______ the guidance of their coach to improve their performance _______ the challenging season."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (under, during)
One works 'under the guidance' of a mentor, and events occur 'during the season' ⟹ "under, during".
Q389
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: ABEYANCE
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Temporary Suspension)
'Abeyance' means a state of temporary disuse, inactivity, or suspension.
Q390
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: ABHOR
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Loathe)
'Abhor' means to regard with extreme disgust, detestation, or hatred; to loathe.
Q391
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: SAGACIOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wise)
'Sagacious' means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise, shrewd, and insightful.
Q392
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to: MOLLIFY
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Enrage)
'Mollify' means to appease, soothe, or calm someone's anger. Its direct antonym is 'Enrage' (to make extremely angry or infuriate).
Q393
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to: DOCILE
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Defiant)
'Docile' means submissive, compliant, and easily managed. Its antonym is 'Defiant' (rebellious, bold, and disobedient).
Q394
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to: ANIMATED
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dull)
'Animated' means lively, spirited, and full of vigor. Its antonym is 'Dull' (lifeless, boring, or sluggish).
Q395
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Describe the meaning of the idiom: A bolt from the blue
💡Correct Answer: Option C (An unexpected and unpleasant event)
'A bolt from the blue' refers to a sudden, completely unexpected, and shocking piece of news or event.
Q396
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Describe the meaning of the idiom: Scrape the barrel
💡Correct Answer: Option D (To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource)
'Scrape the barrel' (or scrape the bottom of the barrel) means being reduced to using the worst, least desirable, or last remaining alternatives available.
Q397
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Describe the meaning of the idiom: Bear the palm
💡Correct Answer: Option D (To be victorious / win the prize)
'To bear the palm' is an idiom derived from ancient victory laurels meaning to win, achieve distinction, or be victorious.
Q398
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Vocabulary
Describe the meaning of the word/idiom: A greenhorn
💡Correct Answer: Option A (An inexperienced novice person)
'A greenhorn' is an inexperienced, naive person who is new to a particular field, profession, or situation.
Q399
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Select the correct passive voice: "The writer who passed away recently has authored a dozen novels and a number of poetry collections."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A dozen novels and a number of poetry collections have been authored by the writer who passed away recently)
Present perfect active ('has authored') with compound plural object ('A dozen novels and a number of poetry collections') converts to 'have been authored': "A dozen novels and a number of poetry collections have been authored by the writer who passed away recently."
Q400
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Select the correct passive voice: "The members of the parliament elect their group leader either by consensus or by voice vote."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The group leader is elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote)
Simple present active ('elect') with singular object ('The group leader') converts to 'is elected': "The group leader is elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote."
Q401
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Select the correct passive voice: "India won freedom with the blood and sweat of hundreds and thousands of Indians."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Freedom was won by India with the blood and sweat of hundreds and thousands of Indians)
Simple past active ('won') with object ('freedom') converts to 'was won': "Freedom was won by India with the blood and sweat of hundreds and thousands of Indians."
Q402
📖 General EnglishDouble Fillers & Sentence Completion
Fill in the blanks: "The different moods of the subjects had a direct _______ not only on what was observed but, even more _______ on the meaning of what was perceived."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (effect, strongly)
"had a direct effect" provides the appropriate noun following the adjective 'direct', and "even more strongly" provides the comparative adverb modifying the verb perceived.
Q403
📖 General EnglishSentence Completion
Fill in the blanks: "Most people are too _______ in their own lives to _______ much about the agonies of others."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (absorbed, care)
Idiomatic usage: "too absorbed in their own lives to care much about the agonies of others."
Q404
📖 General EnglishArticles: Compound Noun Usage
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles: "She is wearing a black and ______ white saree at the party hosted by the Manager and ______ Executive Director of our hotel."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (None of these (no article, no article))
Because it is a single two-tone saree ("a black and white saree") and a single person holding both titles ("the Manager and Executive Director"), no second article is used in either blank.
Q405
📖 General EnglishCommon Errors: Irregular Verbs
Find out the error part: "The criminal was sentenced to the death and was hung for his crime."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (hung for his crime)
For capital punishment by hanging, the correct past participle of hang is 'hanged', not 'hung' ("was hanged for his crime").
Q406
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
The synonym of the word CIRCUMLOCUTION is
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Euphemism / Roundabout expression)
'Circumlocution' is the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or roundabout (closely related to euphemistic periphrasis).
Q407
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the synonym of the word: MUNIFICENT ("a MUNIFICENT benefactor")
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bountiful)
'Munificent' means characterized by great generosity, bountiful charity, and lavish giving.
Q408
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
The antonym of the word SYCOPHANTS is
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Devoted / Upright critic)
'Sycophants' are servile flatterers who praise people insincerely for personal gain. Its antonym is 'Devoted' (loyal and honest) or an objective critic.
Q409
📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank: "The officials have the habit of fawning ______ ministers."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (upon)
The standard preposition with the verb 'fawn' (to display exaggerated flattery or affection) is 'on' or 'upon'.
Q410
📖 General EnglishPrepositional Errors
Spot the error: "I do not understand why in spite of my best efforts to please him, my boss is so angry at me."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (my boss is so angry at me.)
One is 'angry with' a person (and 'angry at/about' a situation). Hence "angry at me" should be "angry with me".
Q411
📖 General EnglishPrepositional Idioms
Spot the error: "Innovations into the field of artificial intelligence can help to increase the wages of the workforce provided workers have the necessary skills."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Innovations into the field of)
The correct preposition is 'in the field of', not 'into the field of'. Hence part A has an error.
Q412
📖 General EnglishVerbs: Lay vs Lie
Choose the suitable verb form: "The poor woman ______ the kettle on the fire and went outside."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (laid)
'Laid' is the transitive past tense of 'lay' (to place something down). "She laid the kettle on the fire."
Q413
📖 General EnglishParts of Speech
Identify the part of speech of the bold word: "Jeff longed for a pity party after he lost his job."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Verb)
'Longed' functions as the main finite action/state Verb in the past tense, meaning to have an earnest yearning or desire.
Q414
📖 General EnglishCommon Errors: Comprise vs Consist
Spot the error: "The three storey building comprises of six houses, two parking lots and one basement."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The three storey building comprises of six houses)
The verb 'comprises' means 'consists of' and must never be followed by the preposition 'of' in active voice. It should read "comprises six houses".
Q415
📖 General EnglishNegative Raising & Idiomatic Syntax
Which of the following sentences is grammatically most idiomatic and correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I don't suppose she can pass.)
In English negative transferred supposition, the negation is standardly transferred to the main matrix verb: "I don't suppose she can pass."
Q416
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Vocabulary in Context
Based on the reading passage, which sentence expresses the contextual meaning of 'DISENGAGEMENT'?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (His air of detachment lost him many friends.)
'Disengagement' in learning refers to emotional and cognitive detachment, lack of participation, and loss of involvement.
Q417
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage, the new digital split approach in education will
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Increase the equality gaps)
The passage explicitly notes: "Looking at the new digital split, the approach may increase the equality gaps."
Q418
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension
The 'Pile-on effect' of the pandemic has affected which group the most?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Children with weak basic, foundational learning)
The passage states: "There is a real risk of regression for children whose basic, foundational learning (reading, math, languages) was not strong to begin with."
Q419
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension
In the context of the passage, what crucial community function do schools and learning centres provide beyond academics?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS))
The passage highlights: "Schools and learning centres are places for communities to address health related issues, including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)."
Q420
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension
In the context of the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Young and adolescent girls are more exposed to health risks, education barriers, and psychosocial challenges.)
The text emphasizes that girls are twice as likely to be out of school in crisis situations and face heightened vulnerabilities.
Q421
📖 General EnglishVocabulary
Which of the following is a synonym of 'AGGRAVATION' in the context of problems and difficulties?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Inconvenience / Worsening)
'Aggravation' means making a situation worse, irritating, or intensifying trouble and inconvenience.
Q422
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage, online classes provided distinct advantages for learners due to: i. Self-paced study ii. Reduced commuting iii. Cost efficiency (cutting travel expenses) iv. Increased engagement
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i, ii, iii)
The concluding paragraph specifically identifies: studying at preferred pace (i), reduced commuting (ii), and cutting down travel expenses (iii). Disengagement was a risk, not an advantage.
Q423
📖 General EnglishDeterminers & Quantifiers
Fill in the blank: "He has ______ evidence to prove his innocence."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (enough)
'Evidence' is an uncountable noun that takes the quantitative determiner 'enough' ("enough evidence").
Q424
📖 General EnglishDeterminers
Fill in the blank: "On the bedside she discovered a great ______ of fine paper."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (much)
Before uncountable nouns or collective mass nouns, the idiom "a great deal / a great much" or "sheet" is used.
Q425
📖 General EnglishDeterminers: Little vs A Little
Fill in the blank: "I got up and went out to the veranda for ______ air, but the wind god seemed to have taken time off."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (a little)
'A little' means some (a small positive quantity of fresh air), which fits the positive affirmative context.
Q426
📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Assiduous)
The correct spelling is Assiduous (showing great care, effort, and perseverance).
Q427
📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Facsimile)
The correct spelling is Facsimile (an exact copy or reproduction of written material).
Q428
📖 General EnglishSpelling Errors in Context
Find the wrongly spelt word in the sentence: "The emission of smoke and toxic chemicals has been raising the level of sulfur dioxde in the atmosphere"
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sulfur dioxde)
'dioxde' is misspelled; the correct chemical spelling is dioxide (sulfur dioxide).
Q429
📖 General EnglishDangling Modifiers
Which part of the sentence has a grammatical error? "When carefully examined (a) / it was found that there (b) / were some missing pieces (c) / in the evidence given by him (d)."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (When carefully examined)
Part (a) has a dangling participial modifier. It should explicitly state the subject: "When the evidence was carefully examined, it was found..."
Q430
📖 General EnglishSentence Structure & Word Order
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The receptionist should answer courteously the questions of all the callers.)
Option C correctly places the modal auxiliary, transitive verb, adverb of manner, and prepositional phrase: "The receptionist should answer courteously the questions of all the callers."
Q431
📖 General EnglishCorrect Sentence Selection
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The villagers were enjoying the winter evening around the fire.)
Option A is grammatically flawless with correct plural agreement ('villagers were') and appropriate definite articles: "The villagers were enjoying the winter evening around the fire."
Q432
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Assemble the scattered segments into a coherent sentence: a) A consumer protection drive to educate b) Against using fraudulent means c) The people about their rights and to warn traders d) The administration will soon launch
💡Correct Answer: Option A (dacb)
The logical sequence is dacb: "The administration will soon launch (d) a consumer protection drive to educate (a) the people about their rights and to warn traders (c) against using fraudulent means (b)."
Q433
📖 General EnglishSentence Sequencing
Find the correct sequence of the sentence parts: P. I have not come to complain, he said Q. even if it means some humiliation R. but the boy must learn to be honest S. and admit he broke it
💡Correct Answer: Option D (PRSQ)
The logical sequence is PRSQ: "I have not come to complain, he said (P) but the boy must learn to be honest (R) and admit he broke it (S) even if it means some humiliation (Q)."
Q434
📖 General EnglishOdd Word Out & Vocabulary
In this question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose out the odd one.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Terrible)
Conjecture, Surmise, and Speculate are synonyms meaning to form an opinion or guess without firm proof. 'Terrible' is an evaluative adjective meaning extremely bad or dreadful, making it the odd one out.
Q435
⚖️ Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights & WritsWrits: Mandamus (Articles 32 & 226)
Which constitutional writ issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts commands a public official or authority to perform a mandatory statutory duty that they have failed or refused to perform?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Mandamus)
The writ of Mandamus (Latin for 'We Command') is an order issued to compel a public official, body, or tribunal to perform an obligatory public duty.
Q436
📖 General EnglishDouble Fillers & Pedagogy Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks: "The teacher must ______ the unique style of a learner in order to ______ it to the desired knowledge."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (discover, harness)
"discover, harness" fits pedagogical logic perfectly: a teacher first identifies (discovers) the student's unique learning orientation to productively utilize and channel (harness) it.
Q437
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the meaning of the bold idiom in the sentence: "The cashier wiped the nose of his employer by presenting false bills."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (cheated)
The colloquial idiom 'to wipe someone's nose' means to cheat, defraud, or take advantage of someone deceitfully.
Q438
📖 General EnglishOne Word Substitution
Give one word for: "One who sacrifices his/her life for a noble cause or for the nation."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Martyr)
A Martyr is a person who suffers death or endures great suffering for their beliefs, cause, or country.
Q439
📖 General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Convert to indirect speech: He said, 'What are you doing?'
💡Correct Answer: Option D (He asked me what I was doing.)
The reporting verb 'said' changes to 'asked me', the question word 'what' acts as the conjunction, and the present continuous ('are you doing') shifts to past continuous ('I was doing'): "He asked me what I was doing."
Q440
📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the correct synonym for the word: Reverberate
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Reflect / Echo)
'Reverberate' means to echo, ring, or be repeated several times as an echo or reflection of sound/energy.
Q441
📖 General EnglishPrepositions and Military Terms
Fill in the blanks: "Our army is ______ the border of the neighboring country."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (deployed, along)
Troops are strategically 'deployed along' a national boundary line ⟹ "deployed, along the border".
Q442
📖 General EnglishSentence Correction: Past Perfect Passive
Select the correct substitute for the underlined segment: "The house has auctioned before we reached there."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Had been auctioned)
The action in the main clause occurred before another past event ('before we reached there') and is in the passive voice, requiring the past perfect passive: "had been auctioned".
Q443
📖 General EnglishModal Auxiliaries & Base Verbs
Find out the error part: "No struggle can ever succeeded (a) / without women participating (b) / side by side with men (c) / No error (d)."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (No struggle can ever succeeded)
Modal auxiliary verbs like 'can' must always be followed by the base bare infinitive form of the verb (V1), not the past participle (V3). It must read "can ever succeed".
Q444
📖 General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Convert to passive voice: "The burglar destroyed several items in the room. Even the carpet was torn."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar. Even the carpet was torn.)
Simple past active ('destroyed') converts to past passive ('were destroyed'): "Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar. Even the carpet was torn."
Q445
📖 General EnglishModal Auxiliaries & Conditionals
Fill in the blanks using suitable modal verbs: "We ______ be honest under all circumstances. If we work hard, we ______ pass."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (must, will)
'Must' conveys strong categorical moral obligation ("must be honest"), and 'will' completes the standard first conditional construction with real future consequence ("if we work hard, we will pass").
Q446
📖 General EnglishMisplaced Modifiers: Only
Spot the error: "These days rich people only can afford the hospitality of the costly nursing homes and hospitals coming up all over the country."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (These days rich people only)
The limiting modifier 'only' is misplaced; it should be placed immediately before the noun phrase it modifies: "only rich people can afford" (not "rich people only").
Q447
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage, where did young Ernest Rutherford conduct his own private scientific experiments on radio waves?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (In the cloakroom of Canterbury College)
The passage states: "...he sat for a scholarship to Canterbury College... and he began to conduct his own experiments in the cloakroom of the college, where the students hung their gowns."
Q448
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Idiom Context
In the passage, the phrase 'mechanical bent of mind' suggests that Rutherford:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Had an innate natural aptitude for science, practical apparatus, and invention.)
'A mechanical bent of mind' is an English idiom indicating an innate talent and natural inclination toward science, practical mechanisms, and physical invention.
Q449
📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage, identify the statement that is factually TRUE:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Rutherford was an outstanding pupil and a Nobel Prize winner.)
The passage explicitly confirms: "At Nelson College... he was an outstanding pupil" and "He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry...".
Q450
📖 General EnglishSentence Completion
Fill in the blanks: "The whole country was ______ with forests and swamps. The ______ part of it was very misty and cold."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (covered, greater)
A geographic region is 'covered with' natural vegetation, and 'greater part' is the standard descriptive idiom for the majority area.
Q451
📖 General EnglishRelative Pronouns
Fill in the blank with the correct relative pronoun: "He told me his address ______ I wrote down in a note-book."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (which)
'Which' serves as the objective relative pronoun referring back to the inanimate antecedent noun 'his address'.
Q452
📖 General EnglishClauses & Analysis
Pick out the subordinate clause in the sentence: "I do not know whether he will come tomorrow."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Whether he will come tomorrow)
"Whether he will come tomorrow" is a subordinate noun clause functioning as the direct object of the transitive verb 'know'.
Q453
📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word vehement in: "The bill received a vehement resistance from the opposition party."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Apathetic)
'Vehement' means showing intense, passionate, or forceful feeling. Its antonym is 'Apathetic' (showing lack of interest, indifference, or unconcern).
Q454
📖 General EnglishVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
Fill in the blanks: "There were screams, chills and thrills ______ at the discotheque the other night as the director along with the producers hosted a party to ______ the success of their latest horror flick."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Galore, celebrate)
'Galore' means in great abundance ("thrills galore"), and one hosts a party to 'celebrate' box office success.
Q455
📖 General EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Assemble the scattered segments into a coherent sentence: P. agreed to a ceasefire today Q. in which 51 people were killed R. after a week of fighting S. Georgian loyalists and rebel forces
💡Correct Answer: Option C (SPRQ)
The logical sequence is SPRQ: "Georgian loyalists and rebel forces (S) agreed to a ceasefire today (P) after a week of fighting (R) in which 51 people were killed (Q)."
Q456
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Political Terms
What is the meaning of the political idiom: A banana republic?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A small, poor country with a weak, corrupt, or unstable government dependent on limited exports)
'Banana republic' is a pejorative term describing a small, politically unstable, and economically dependent country ruled by a corrupt oligarchy.
Q457
📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What is the meaning of the idiom: A cock and bull story?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Absurd, fanciful, and unbelievable story used as an excuse)
'A cock and bull story' refers to an improbable, contrived, and completely unbelievable story presented as an explanation or excuse.
Q458
📖 General EnglishAppropriate Prepositions
Fill in the blank: "Disintegration of the country is inimical ______ the progress of the people."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (to)
The adjective 'inimical' (meaning harmful, hostile, or adverse) is standardly followed by the preposition 'to' ("inimical to the progress").
Q459
📖 General EnglishPassive to Active Voice
Select the correct Active Voice form of the passive sentence: "Why was the thief being chased by the boy?"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Why was the boy chasing the thief?)
Past continuous interrogative passive ('Why was the thief being chased by the boy?') converts to active: Why + was/were + Subject + V-ing + Object? ⟹ "Why was the boy chasing the thief?"
Q460
📖 General EnglishNoun Errors: Uncountable Nouns
Spot the error: "She gave me (a) / two important pieces of informations (b) / I had been waiting for (c) / the last two months (d)."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Two important pieces of informations)
'Information' is an uncountable mass noun that has no plural form 'informations'. The plural is expressed using 'pieces of information'.
Q461
📖 General EnglishCorrect Sentence Structure
Out of the four options, select the grammatically correct sentence:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (You cannot win my confidence without believing me.)
Option C is concise, logical, and grammatically sound without redundant or double-negative adverbs: "You cannot win my confidence without believing me."
Q462
📖 General EnglishSentence Structure
Out of the four options, select the grammatically correct sentence:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Since the report lacked the needed information, it was of no use to them.)
Option D accurately pairs the subordinate causal clause with the idiomatic predicate phrase 'was of no use to them': "Since the report lacked the needed information, it was of no use to them."
Q463
📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Continuum)
The correct spelling is Continuum (a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different).
Q464
📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pseudonym)
The correct spelling is Pseudonym (a fictitious pen-name assumed by an author).
Q465
📖 General EnglishHomophones
Pick the correct homophone: "Raman was ______ by the English King."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (knighted)
'Knighted' means conferred the noble title or rank of a Knight by the monarch.
Q466
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Constitution Key Articles
Which article of the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution (before 2019) defined the relationship between the state and the Union of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Article 3)
Article 3 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir irrevocably declared: 'The State of Jammu and Kashmir is and shall be an integral part of the Union of India.'
Q467
General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Choose the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "My aunt promised me a present."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I was promised a present by my aunt.)
In changing 'My aunt (subject) promised (past simple) me (indirect object) a present (direct object)' to passive voice, the standard idiomatic construction promoting the personal indirect object is: 'I was promised a present by my aunt.'
Q468
General English & ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: I said to my sister, "Let us go to some hill station for a change."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I suggested to my sister that we should go to some hill station for a change.)
In indirect speech, sentences starting with 'Let us' convey a proposal or suggestion. The reporting verb changes to 'suggested to / proposed to', followed by 'that we should...'. Hence: 'I suggested to my sister that we should go to some hill station for a change.'
Q469
General English & ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "If you don't keep quiet I shall shoot you," she said to him in a calm voice.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (She warned him calmly that she would shoot him if he didn't keep quiet.)
The threat represents a warning delivered in a calm manner. Pronouns shift from 'I' to 'she' and 'you' to 'him', with 'shall' becoming 'would': 'She warned him calmly that she would shoot him if he didn't keep quiet.'
Q470
General English & ComprehensionModal Auxiliary Verbs
Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: Ramesh ______ be coming to see us tomorrow.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (may)
'May' is used to express future possibility or uncertainty regarding a planned visit: 'Ramesh may be coming to see us tomorrow.'
Q471
General English & ComprehensionModal Auxiliary Verbs
Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: My grandfather is 86 years old but he ______ still read without his glasses.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (can)
'Can' expresses present general physical capability/ability: '...he can still read without his glasses.'
Q472
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blanks: ______ weather was rainy, and we made ______ bet whether you would come.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The, a)
'Weather' in this specific situation refers to the specific prevailing weather of that day, taking the definite article 'The'. 'Made a bet' is a standard English idiomatic collocated phrase. Hence: 'The weather was rainy, and we made a bet...'
Q473
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Which of the following best explains the author's statement, "An ounce of patience is worth a pound of brains"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Without patience, intelligence cannot be effectively utilized)
The proverb signifies that even a small amount of practical patience is vastly superior and more beneficial than abundant intellect (brains) if one lacks the emotional endurance to apply it calmly.
Q474
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Which of the following is the most likely explanation of the author's metaphorical statement, "it is not every garden that grows the herbs to make it with"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (It is only a small number of people that are found observing patience in life.)
The metaphor 'not every garden grows the herbs' correlates directly with the author's earlier clause 'few can practise it', meaning genuine patience is cultivated and observed by only a few rare individuals.
Q475
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
The writer's statement, "They think every person's burden to be light and their own feathers to be heavy as lead," holds great significance. It implies that:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (They feel that they alone face serious problems while others have a nice time)
The vivid contrast between another's heavy burden (viewed lightly) and one's own minor issues/feathers (felt as heavy as lead) highlights self-pity and the egocentric perception that one is uniquely suffering while others enjoy an easy life.
Q476
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
The writer's statement "It is their fancy rather than their fate" suggests that:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (They are unhappy because they think that way and not because it is their destiny)
'Fancy' means imagination/mindset whereas 'fate' means external destiny. The author clarifies that people's perpetual misery is a product of their pessimistic attitude rather than unavoidable bad luck.
Q477
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: LAXITY
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Lethargy)
'Laxity' means lack of strictness, care, or discipline; sluggishness or slackness. Among the options, 'Lethargy' (or slackness) is the closest synonym.
Q478
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the word: LISSOME
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ungainly)
'Lissome' means slim, supple, flexible, and graceful in movement. Its direct antonym is 'Ungainly', which means awkward, clumsy, or ungraceful.
Q479
General English & ComprehensionHomophones & Word Usage
Fill in the blanks: The dog took a ______ during his walk and raised his ______ to show that he was tired.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (pause; paws)
'Pause' means a temporary stop/break, while 'paws' refers to the feet of an animal: 'The dog took a pause during his walk and raised his paws...'
Q480
General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: Be the embodiment or perfect example of
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Personify)
'Personify' (or Epitomize) means to represent a quality or concept in human form or to be the ultimate embodiment/archetype of something.
Q481
General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: A story in verse
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ballad)
A 'Ballad' is a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas, traditionally passed down orally.
Q482
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blanks: Did you try looking ______ the door or ______ the cupboard?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (behind, in)
One naturally searches 'behind' a door (in the space hidden by an open/closed door) and 'in' (or inside) a cupboard where items are stored. Hence: 'behind the door or in the cupboard'.
Q483
General English & ComprehensionSentence Completion & Vocabulary
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank: Even at the risk of economic loss, he ______ refused to take the beaten track.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (steadfastly)
'Steadfastly' means with firm, unwavering purpose and determination, which fits the sentence: 'he steadfastly refused to take the beaten track.'
Q484
General English & ComprehensionError Spotting & Prepositions
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, to ensure the meaning is clear and relevant. If there is no error, select 'No error': The visitors complained at (A) / the poor accommodation (B) / they were provided with (C) / No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The visitors complained at)
The correct preposition with the verb 'complain' when referring to a grievance or condition is 'about' or 'of', not 'at'. It should read: 'The visitors complained about the poor accommodation...'. Therefore, part (A) contains the error.
Q485
General English & ComprehensionError Spotting & Voice
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, to ensure the meaning is clear and relevant. If there is no error, select 'No error': Arjun's parents died when he was young and (A) / he looked after his uncle (B) / who had no children. (C) / No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (he looked after his uncle)
In part (B), the context implies Arjun was brought up / cared for by his uncle after his parents died. The passive voice 'he was looked after by his uncle' is required. Using active 'he looked after his uncle' creates an illogical meaning.
Q486
General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: Harp on
💡Correct Answer: Option D (To keep on talking)
To 'harp on' (or harp on about something) means to talk or complain repeatedly and tiresomely about a single subject.
Q487
General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: A storm in a teacup
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Much excitement over something trivial)
A 'storm in a teacup' (or tempest in a teapot) refers to great anger, excitement, or commotion over a trivial or unimportant matter.
Q488
General English & ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
Choose the option that best conveys the sentence: She asked, "Where are you going?"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (She asked where I was going.)
In indirect reporting of WH-questions, the interrogative sentence changes into assertive word order (Subject + Verb) and the present continuous ('are you going') shifts to past continuous ('I was going'): 'She asked where I was going.'
Q489
General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Out of the given group of words, choose the misspelt one.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Accomodation)
The correct spelling is 'Accommodation' (with double 'c' and double 'm'). 'Accomodation' is misspelt.
Q490
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blanks: I saw ______ old woman yesterday.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (an)
The word 'old' begins with a vowel sound (/oʊ/), hence the indefinite article 'an' is used: 'I saw an old woman yesterday.'
Q491
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article. She achieved _____ unique position in _____ organization through hard work.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (a, the)
'Unique' starts with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/), taking indefinite article 'a'. 'Organization' refers to the specific company/entity, taking definite article 'the': 'a unique position in the organization'.
Q492
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article. _____ engineer presented _____ innovative solution during the conference.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (An, an)
Both 'engineer' and 'innovative' begin with vowel sounds (/e/ and /ɪ/), requiring the indefinite article 'An' and 'an': 'An engineer presented an innovative solution...'.
Q493
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article. _____ European country announced _____ new policy to combat climate change.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (a, a)
'European' begins with a consonant 'y' sound (/jʊərəˈpiːən/), so it takes 'A'. 'New policy' takes indefinite article 'a': 'A European country announced a new policy...'.
Q494
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the synonym of the word HEGEMONY
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dominion)
'Hegemony' means leadership, dominance, or paramount control especially by one state or group over others. Its direct synonym is 'Dominion' (or supremacy).
Q495
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the synonym of the word EUPHORIA
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ecstasy)
'Euphoria' is a state of intense happiness, bliss, and excitement. Its direct synonym is 'Ecstasy'.
Q496
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the synonym of the word CACOPHONY
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Dissonance)
'Cacophony' refers to a harsh, discordant, jarring mixture of sounds. Its direct synonym is 'Dissonance'.
Q497
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the antonym of the word ELOQUENT
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Muttering)
'Eloquent' means fluent, persuasive, and articulate in speech. Its opposite is 'Muttering' (or inarticulate/mumbling).
Q498
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the antonyms of the word QUINTESSENTIAL
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Wretched)
'Quintessential' represents the most perfect or typical example of a quality. Its antonym is 'Wretched' (flawed, poor, substandard).
Q499
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the antonyms of the word JAUNT
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Torpidity)
'Jaunt' means a short pleasurable lively journey or outing. Its antonym is 'Torpidity' (inactivity, lethargy, sluggish immobility).
Q500
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition in the below sentence. She stepped _____ the boat carefully to avoid slipping.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (onto)
'Onto' is used to express movement towards and coming to rest upon a surface/deck: 'She stepped onto the boat carefully...'.
Q501
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition in the below sentence. _____ the beautiful decorations, candles were placed _____ the centerpiece.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Alongside, around)
'Alongside the beautiful decorations, candles were placed around the centerpiece' correctly expresses accompanying placement and surrounding orientation.
Q502
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the use of propositions?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The cat jumped over the table and hid in the box.)
Option A uses 'over' (movement across above) and 'in' (inside an enclosed space) completely accurately. (In B, correct idiom is 'good at'; in C, 'walked in the park').
Q503
General English & ComprehensionTenses & Sequence of Tenses
Fill in the blank with a suitable verb in the below sentence. By the time he arrived, the train _____ already.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (had, left)
In past time clauses with 'By the time + past simple (arrived)', the earlier completed action takes the past perfect tense: 'had already left'.
Q504
General English & ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement & Tenses
Fill in the blank with a suitable verb in the below sentence. The chef _____ the ingredients carefully before cooking the dish.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (prepares)
Expressing a habitual professional routine or general fact in culinary practice uses the simple present tense: 'The chef prepares the ingredients carefully...'.
Q505
General English & ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence from the given options: Neither the teacher (a) / nor the students (b) / was happy with (c) / the final results (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (was happy with)
When subjects are joined by 'neither... nor', the verb must agree with the nearer subject ('the students', which is plural). It must be 'were happy with', not 'was happy with'. Error is in part (c).
Q506
General English & ComprehensionError Spotting & Tenses
In this question, the sentence is broken into four parts. Find out the error part in the sentence: She (a) / did not accept (b) / the invitation because (c) / she has a prior engagement (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (she has a prior engagement)
In part (d), to maintain the sequence of past tense established by 'did not accept', the subordinate clause must use past tense: 'she had a prior engagement' instead of 'has'.
Q507
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Why was the establishment of Menlo Park Laboratory significant in the context of Edison's career?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It was the world's first research lab dedicated to innovation.)
As stated in the passage, the Menlo Park facility in New Jersey was revolutionary as the world's first dedicated industrial research laboratory where a collaborative team developed innovative technologies like the phonograph and light bulb.
Q508
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Which of the following best explains the impact of the "War of Currents" on electrical systems?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (It resulted in the widespread use of Alternating Current (AC).)
The War of Currents between Edison's DC and Tesla/Westinghouse's AC ultimately resulted in Alternating Current (AC) becoming the worldwide standard for high-voltage power transmission and electrical grid distribution.
Q509
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What does Edison's quote, "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration," suggest about his approach to innovation?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He saw persistence and effort as essential to success.)
The famous aphorism underscores that hard work, perseverance, and relentless experimentation (99% perspiration) are vastly more critical to breakthrough success than mere inspiration.
Q510
General English & ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Edison's inventions have shaped the world we live in today.)
Option A correctly pairs the plural subject 'inventions' with the plural verb 'have shaped'. (In B, 'contributions... are'; in C, 'inventions have'; in D, 'impact... is').
Q511
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Select the sentence where the determiner is used correctly.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He had several opportunities to improve.)
Option C correctly pairs 'several' with the plural countable noun 'opportunities'. (In A, 'many dogs'; in B & D, 'advice' and 'information' are uncountable and do not take 'a').
Q512
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Select the sentence where the determiner is NOT used correctly.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A information about the event was shared with us.)
'Information' is an uncountable noun and cannot be preceded by the singular indefinite article 'A'. One must say 'Information' or 'A piece of information'. Hence, Option D is incorrect.
Q513
General English & ComprehensionDeterminers & Pronouns
Which of the following sentences uses a possessive determiner correctly?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Her dog loves to play in the park every afternoon)
'Her' in Option A is a possessive determiner modifying the noun 'dog' correctly.
Q514
General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from a, b, c and d
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Conscience)
The correct spelling is 'Conscience' (meaning a person's moral sense of right and wrong).
Q515
General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling: The detective had to _____ the evidence carefully to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (scrutinise)
The correct spelling is 'scrutinise' (British English) or 'scrutinize' (meaning to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly).
Q516
General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling: It was pure _____ that I met my old friend at the park today.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (serendipity)
The correct spelling is 'serendipity' (meaning the occurrence of valuable or agreeable things not sought for; happy coincidence).
Q517
General English & ComprehensionSentence Improvement & Collective Nouns
Choose the correct alternative to improve the bold part: The jury was unanimous in their verdict after hours of deliberation.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (was unanimous in its verdict)
When a collective noun like 'jury' acts as a single unified body (indicated by 'unanimous'), it takes a singular verb and singular neuter pronoun: 'was unanimous in its verdict'.
Q518
General English & ComprehensionSentence Improvement & Infinitives
Choose the correct alternative to improve the bold part: The event was canceled because of the committee's inability in securing enough sponsors.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (inability to secure)
The noun 'inability' idiomatically takes a 'to-infinitive': 'inability to secure enough sponsors'.
Q519
General English & ComprehensionError Spotting & Distributive Pronouns
In this question, find out the error part: Each one of the students (a) / are responsible (b) / for completing the assignments (c) / on time. (d)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (are responsible)
'Each one' is a distributive singular subject that requires the singular verb 'is responsible', not plural 'are responsible'. Error is in part (b).
Q520
General English & ComprehensionSentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly completes the sentence: i) The committee decided ii) To postpone the meeting iii) Until further notice iv) After reviewing the reports v) Regarding the project.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (iv - i - ii - v - iii)
Logical sequential assembly: (iv) After reviewing the reports (v) regarding the project, (i) the committee decided (ii) to postpone the meeting (iii) until further notice. Code: iv - i - ii - v - iii.
Q521
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blank using a suitable article: _____ unique artist often develops _____ signature style that distinguishes them and their work from their peers.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A, a)
'Unique' begins with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/), taking indefinite article 'A'. 'Signature style' takes indefinite article 'a': 'A unique artist often develops a signature style...'.
Q522
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Jabber
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Prattle)
'Jabber' means to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or nonsensically. Its direct synonym is 'Prattle' (or chatter).
Q523
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the Antonym of the word: Byzantine
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Candid)
'Byzantine' describes something excessively complicated, devious, or convoluted. Its antonym is 'Candid' (or simple, straightforward, transparent).
Q524
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What is one of the primary reasons for the increasing vulnerability of networks in today's digital landscape?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The rapid increase of IoT devices)
According to the passage, 'The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has expanded the attack surface by making networks more susceptible to unauthorized access.'
Q525
General English & ComprehensionCybersecurity & Vocabulary
In the context of cybersecurity, what does the term 'social engineering' refer to?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Manipulating individuals into revealing confidential information)
Social engineering in cybersecurity refers to the psychological manipulation of human individuals to trick them into divulging sensitive passwords, credentials, or confidential information.
Q526
General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means "the action of throwing someone out of a window"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Defenestration)
The correct spelling is 'Defenestration' (from Latin fenestra, meaning window).
Q527
General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means "excessively talkative"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Garrulous)
The correct spelling is 'Garrulous' (meaning excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters).
Q528
General English & ComprehensionSentence Completion & Fill in Blanks
Choose the pair of words that will make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. The facilitator _____ the advantages of collaborative tasks to _____ learners teamwork skills.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (emphasized, enhance)
'The facilitator emphasized the advantages of collaborative tasks to enhance learners teamwork skills' is idiomatic and grammatically precise.
Q529
General English & ComprehensionNouns & Parts of Speech
The abstract noun in the below sentence is: It requires immense determination to pursue your dreams despite obstacles.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (determination)
'Determination' is an abstract noun denoting the quality of being resolute and firmness of purpose.
Q530
General English & ComprehensionPronouns & Parts of Speech
The indefinite pronoun in the below sentence is: Mohan in the audience expressed concern about whether anything could be done to improve the situation.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (anything)
'Anything' is an indefinite pronoun referring to an unspecified thing or matter.
Q531
General English & ComprehensionHomophones & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank using suitable homophones: Despite the _____ remarks made by the coach, the athlete continued to train hard and developed a _____ on her hand by gripping the weights.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (callous, callus)
'Callous' (adjective) means insensitive, unfeeling, or harsh. 'Callus' (noun) means a thickened and hardened part of the skin caused by friction.
Q532
General English & ComprehensionTenses
The form of tense used in the below sentence is: By the time the conference starts, the researchers will have been studying the effects of climate change on biodiversity for the next five years.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Future Perfect Continuous Tense)
The construction 'will have been studying' represents the Future Perfect Continuous Tense (will + have + been + present participle), describing an ongoing action extending up to a future point.
Q533
Radiotherapy Physics & Radiation OncologySubatomic Particles & Rest Mass
A Muon is a sub atomic particle which has a mass 207 times that of the mass of electron. What is the approximate mass of the muon in units of MeV?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (106 MeV)
Electron rest mass energy mec2≈0.511 MeV. Mass of Muon=207×0.511 MeV≈105.78 MeV≈106 MeV.
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