Which sentence correctly uses a relative pronoun to combine two independent clauses?
A
The teacher who was strict was respected by students.
B
The teacher was strict, she was respected by students.
C
The teacher was strict and was respected by students.
D
The teacher, strict, was respected by students.
Question 2Single Answer
Identify the sentence with a correctly placed adverbial clause.
A
Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.
B
She passed the exam, because she studied hard.
C
She passed the exam because studying hard.
D
Studying hard because she passed the exam.
Question 3Single Answer
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallelism in a complex structure?
A
She enjoys reading books, to write essays, and solving puzzles.
B
She enjoys reading books, writing essays, and to solve puzzles.
C
She enjoys reading books, writing essays, and solving puzzles.
D
She enjoys to read books, writing essays, and solve puzzles.
Question 4Single Answer
What is the grammatical function of the clause "that she forgot her lines" in the sentence: "The problem was that she forgot her lines"?
A
Subject
B
Object
C
Adverbial
D
Complement
Question 5Single Answer
Which sentence contains a non-restrictive relative clause?
A
The book that I borrowed was fascinating.
B
The book was fascinating that I borrowed.
C
The book I borrowed that was fascinating.
D
The book, which I borrowed, was fascinating.
Question 6Single Answer
Identify the sentence with a correctly used participial phrase.
A
Running quickly, the dog was chased by the boy.
B
Chased by the boy, the dog running quickly.
C
The dog, running quickly, was chased by the boy.
D
The dog was chased by the boy, running quickly.
Question 7Single Answer
Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?
A
While walking to school, the student saw the rain start.
B
Walking to school, the rain started falling.
C
The rain started falling, walking to school.
D
Walking to school, the rain was seen by the student.
Question 8Single Answer
Which sentence correctly uses a compound-complex structure?
A
Although she was tired, she finished her work, and she went to bed.
B
She was tired, finished her work, and went to bed.
C
Although she was tired, she finished her work and going to bed.
D
She was tired, but she finished her work, she went to bed.
Question 9Single Answer
What is the role of the phrase "before the exam started" in the sentence: "She reviewed her notes before the exam started"?
A
Adjective clause
B
Adverbial clause
C
Noun clause
D
Prepositional phrase
Question 10Single Answer
Which sentence correctly uses a subordinate clause to show cause?
A
She missed the bus, which she was late for school.
B
Because she missed the bus, she was late for school.
C
She was late for school, missed the bus because.
D
Missing the bus, she was late for school because.
Question 11Single Answer
Which sentence is an example of a passive voice construction?
A
The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
B
The lesson the teacher explained clearly.
C
The teacher was explaining the lesson clearly.
D
The lesson was explained clearly by the teacher.
Question 12Single Answer
How would you transform the sentence "She writes novels" into a negative form without changing its meaning?
A
She isn’t writing novels.
B
She doesn’t write novels.
C
She won’t write novels.
D
She hasn’t written novels.
Question 13Single Answer
Which sentence correctly transforms "He runs fast" into a question?
A
Runs he fast?
B
Is he run fast?
C
Does he run fast?
D
He runs fast?
Question 14Single Answer
Which sentence is an example of an exclamatory sentence?
A
That painting is beautiful.
B
What a beautiful painting that is!
C
Is that painting beautiful?
D
Paint that picture beautifully.
Question 15Single Answer
Which sentence correctly transforms "They are studying" into the past continuous tense?
A
They were studying.
B
They studied.
C
They have studied.
D
They had studied.
Question 16Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य दो स्वतंत्र उपवाक्यों को संयोजित करने के लिए सापेक्ष सर्वनाम का सही ढंग से उपयोग करता है?
A
शिक्षक सख्त थे, छात्रों द्वारा उनका सम्मान किया जाता था।
B
शिक्षिका सख्त थी, छात्र उसका सम्मान करते थे।
C
शिक्षक सख्त थे और छात्र उनका सम्मान करते थे।
D
जो शिक्षक सख्त था, उसका छात्र सम्मान करते थे।
Question 17Single Answer
सही स्थान पर स्थित क्रियाविशेषण उपवाक्य वाले वाक्य की पहचान करें।
A
क्योंकि उसने कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई की, इसलिए वह परीक्षा में उत्तीर्ण हो गई।
B
वह परीक्षा में उत्तीर्ण हो गई, क्योंकि उसने कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई की थी।
C
उसने कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई करने के कारण परीक्षा पास कर ली।
D
कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई करना क्योंकि वह परीक्षा में पास हो गई।
Question 18Single Answer
वाक्य: "समस्या यह थी कि वह अपनी पंक्तियाँ भूल गई" में "वह अपनी पंक्तियाँ भूल गई" वाक्यांश का व्याकरणिक कार्य क्या है?
A
पूरक
B
वस्तु
C
क्रियाविशेषण
D
कोई विषय
Question 19Single Answer
सही ढंग से प्रयुक्त कृदंत वाक्यांश वाले वाक्य की पहचान करें।
A
कुत्ते का तेजी से दौड़ते हुए लड़के ने पीछा किया।
B
लड़के द्वारा पीछा किया गया कुत्ता तेजी से भाग रहा है।
C
लड़के ने तेजी से दौड़कर कुत्ते का पीछा किया।
D
लड़के ने तेजी से दौड़ते हुए कुत्ते का पीछा किया।
Question 20Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य लटकते संशोधक से बचता है?
A
स्कूल जाते समय बारिश शुरू हो गई।
B
स्कूल जाते समय छात्र ने बारिश शुरू होते देखी।
C
बारिश शुरू हो गई, स्कूल जाते हुए।
D
स्कूल जाते समय छात्र ने बारिश देखी।
Question 21Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य यौगिक-जटिल संरचना का सही उपयोग करता है?
A
वह थकी हुई थी, लेकिन उसने अपना काम ख़त्म किया, वह बिस्तर पर चली गई।
B
वह थक गई थी, उसने अपना काम खत्म किया और बिस्तर पर चली गई।
C
हालाँकि वह थकी हुई थी, फिर भी उसने अपना काम ख़त्म किया और बिस्तर पर चली गई।
D
यद्यपि वह थकी हुई थी, फिर भी उसने अपना काम समाप्त किया और बिस्तर पर चली गई।
Question 22Single Answer
"उसने परीक्षा शुरू होने से पहले अपने नोट्स की समीक्षा की" वाक्य में "परीक्षा शुरू होने से पहले" वाक्यांश की क्या भूमिका है?
A
विशेषण उपवाक्य
B
क्रियाविशेषण उपवाक्य
C
संज्ञा उपवाक्य
D
पूर्वसर्ग वाक्यांश
Question 23Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य कारण बताने के लिए अधीनस्थ उपवाक्य का सही प्रयोग करता है?
A
उसकी बस छूट गई, जिससे उसे स्कूल के लिए देर हो गई।
B
बस छूट जाने के कारण उसे स्कूल के लिए देर हो गई।
C
उसे स्कूल के लिए देर हो गई, बस छूट गई क्योंकि।
D
क्योंकि उसकी बस छूट गई, इसलिए उसे स्कूल के लिए देर हो गई।
Question 24Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य निष्क्रिय आवाज़ निर्माण का एक उदाहरण है?
A
कौन सा वाक्य कर्ता-क्रिया सहमति त्रुटि से बचता है?
B
शिक्षक द्वारा पाठ को स्पष्ट रूप से समझाया गया था।
C
शिक्षक पाठ को स्पष्ट रूप से समझा रहे थे।
D
शिक्षक ने पाठ स्पष्ट रूप से समझाया।
Question 25Single Answer
आप वाक्य "वह उपन्यास लिखती है" को उसके अर्थ को बदले बिना नकारात्मक रूप में कैसे बदलेंगे?
A
वह उपन्यास नहीं लिख रही है।
B
उसने उपन्यास नहीं लिखा है।
C
वह उपन्यास नहीं लिखेगी।
D
वह उपन्यास नहीं लिखती है।
Question 26Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य विस्मयादिबोधक वाक्य का उदाहरण है?
A
वह पेंटिंग सुंदर है।
B
क्या वह पेंटिंग सुंदर है?
C
यह कितनी सुंदर पेंटिंग है!
D
उस चित्र को सुन्दर ढंग से चित्रित करें।
Question 27Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य "वे अध्ययन कर रहे हैं" को सही ढंग से भूतकाल में बदल देता है?
A
उन्होंने अध्ययन किया।
B
वे पढ़ाई कर रहे थे।
C
उन्होंने अध्ययन किया है।
D
उन्होंने अध्ययन किया था।
Question 28Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य जटिल संरचना वाले आज्ञासूचक वाक्य का उदाहरण है?
A
कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई करें।
B
यदि आप सफल होना चाहते हैं, तो कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई करें।
C
कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई करना महत्वपूर्ण है।
D
क्या आप मन लगाकर पढ़ाई करते हैं?
Question 29Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य "वह समस्या का समाधान कर सकती है" को सही ढंग से निष्क्रिय आवाज़ में बदल देता है?
A
समस्या का समाधान उसके द्वारा किया गया।
B
समस्या का समाधान उसके द्वारा किया जाता है।
C
समस्या का समाधान उसके द्वारा कर दिया गया है।
D
समस्या का समाधान उसके द्वारा किया जा सकता है।
Question 30Single Answer
कौन सा वाक्य "उसने अपना गृहकार्य पूरा कर लिया है" का सही नकारात्मक रूपान्तरण है?
A
वह अपना गृहकार्य पूरा नहीं करेगा।
B
उसने अपना गृहकार्य पूरा नहीं किया है।
C
वह अपना गृहकार्य पूरा नहीं कर रहा है।
D
वह अपना गृहकार्य पूरा नहीं करता है।
General Studies
Question 31Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 32Single Answer
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 33Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 34Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3
Question 35Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 36Single Answer
What is Net National Product
A
the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B
the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C
the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D
The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Question 37Single Answer
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state
Question 38Single Answer
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11
Question 39Single Answer
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised
Question 40Single Answer
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
A
Water vapour
B
Carbon monoxide
C
Methane
D
Oxygen
Question 41Single Answer
Passage :
Direction:Study the given information carefully and answer the given question
P, Q, R, S, T, V, X and Y are seated in a straight line facing North. P sits fourth to the left of V. V sits either sixth from the left end of the line or fourth from the right end of the line. S sits second to the right of R. R is not an immediate neighbor of V. T and Q are immediate neighbours of each other but neither T not Q sits at extreme ends of the line. Only one person sits between T and X. X does not sit at the extreme end of the line
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of data protection laws ?
A
To ensure that foreign countries invest in research for drugs to treat diseases like TB
B
To attract Indian scientists back to the country
C
To prevent misuse of research to make profit by competing companies
D
To make clinical trials more acceptable to the public
E
None of these
Question 42Single Answer
‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
A
Area
B
Volume
C
Length
D
Sound
E
Energy
Question 43Single Answer
'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
A
Fruit
B
Stem
C
Flower
D
Root
E
None of these
Question 44Single Answer
Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
A
Water : Drink
B
Light : Night
C
Teach : Student
D
Air : Breathe
E
Food : Hunger
Question 45Single Answer
'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
A
Fruit
B
Stem
C
Flower
D
Root
E
None of these
Question 46Single Answer
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55
Question 47Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 48Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 49Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 50Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
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General Studies
Question 51Single Answer
Who was the real founder of Turk rule in Bihar ?
A
Ibn Bakhtiyar Khilji
B
Ibrahim
C
Dariya Khan Noohani
D
Malik Husamuddin
E
None of the above / More than one of the above
Question 52Single Answer
Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar ?
A
Dr. Shri krishna Singh
B
Brij Kishor Prasad
C
B.P. Mandal
D
Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
E
None of the above/More than one of the above
Question 53Single Answer
In which year the Chauri Revolt of Bihar took place ?
A
1842
B
1798
C
1784
D
1832
E
None of the above / More than one of the above
Question 54Single Answer
In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar ?
A
1936
B
1956
C
2000
D
1912
E
None of the above/ More than one of the above
Question 55Single Answer
During which movement 'Azad Dasta' was active in Bihar ?
A
Non-Cooperation Movement
B
Civil Disobedience Movement
C
Quit India Movement
D
Champaran Satyagraha
E
None of the above / More than one of the above
Question 56Single Answer
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan
Question 57Single Answer
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery
Question 58Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 59Single Answer
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Mahatma Gandhi
Question 60Single Answer
What is the lithosphere composed of ?
A
Water and gases
B
Rocks and minerals
C
Living organisms
D
Air and gases
Question 61Single Answer
Which two major religions originated in Bihar?
A
Hinduism and Islam
B
Sikhism and Christianity
C
Buddhism and Jainism
D
Zoroastrianism and Baha'i Faith
Question 62Single Answer
Where is Nalanda University, one of the oldest universities in the world, located?
A
Patna
B
Gaya
C
Nalanda
D
Vaishali
Question 63Single Answer
What new authority was granted to Mukhiyas in Bihar in June 2025?
A
Approve schemes up to Rs.10 lakh
B
Approve schemes up to Rs.5 lakh
C
Approve schemes up to Rs.15 lakh
D
Approve schemes up to Rs.20 lakh
Question 64Single Answer
Which initiative was announced to increase the monthly allowance of Panchayati Raj representatives in June 2025?
A
Pragati Yatra
B
Panchayat Empowerment Scheme
C
Rural Governance Reform
D
Bihar Development Mission
Question 65Single Answer
What scheme allows Panchayat representatives in Bihar to obtain arms licenses in June 2025?
A
Panchayat Security Scheme
B
Self-Defense Initiative
C
Rural Safety Program
D
Community Protection Plan
Question 66Single Answer
Which Indian state launched the ‘Green Energy Villages’ initiative in 2025 to promote renewable energy?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Gujarat
Question 67Single Answer
Which organization developed the K-6 hypersonic Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) tested in 2025?
A
ISRO
B
HAL
C
Bharat Dynamics Limited
D
DRDO
Question 68Single Answer
Which ministry established the Passport Seva Portal to streamline passport services in 2025?
A
Ministry of Home Affairs
B
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C
Ministry of External Affairs
D
Ministry of Electronics and IT
Question 69Single Answer
What is the primary goal of the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) launched by the RBI in 2025?
A
Promote cash transactions
B
Enhance cybersecurity in digital payments
C
Reduce ATM usage
D
Increase bank branch networks
Question 70Single Answer
Which Indian state topped the vulture population census in 2025?
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
English
Question 71Single Answer
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the
Question 72Single Answer
Have the car stolen!
A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car
Question 73Single Answer
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
Question 74Single Answer
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
Question 75Single Answer
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.
Question 76Single Answer
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
Question 77Single Answer
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
Question 78Single Answer
We shall invite Suresh.
A
Suresh would be invited by us
B
Suresh would have been invited by us
C
Suresh will be invited by us
D
Suresh will have been invited by us
Question 79Single Answer
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
A
By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
B
The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
C
Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
D
The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
Question 80Single Answer
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.
A
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
B
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
C
The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
D
The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
Question 81Single Answer
Why did break the vase?
A
why is the vase broken by him
B
why was the vase broken by him
C
why had been the vase broken by him
D
why has been the vase broken by him
Question 82Single Answer
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
A
A note was written to her boss by Mariam
B
A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
C
A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
D
A note was written by Mariam to her boss
Question 83Single Answer
The baby really enjoys that music.
A
That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
B
That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
C
That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
D
This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
Question 84Single Answer
The weather disrupted the final match.
A
The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
B
The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
C
The final match was disrupted by the weather.
D
The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
Question 85Single Answer
The management committee is required to publish a report every year.
A
report would be published by the management committee every year.
B
A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
C
A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
D
Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
Question 86Single Answer
Preeti ran the race in record time.
A
In record time Preeti ran the race.
B
The race was run by Preeti in record time
C
The race was being run by Preeti in record time
D
The race had been run by Preeti in record time
Question 87Single Answer
I shall have written the full thesis by December
A
By December I shall have wrote the full thesis.
B
The full thesis will have been written by me by December.
C
The full Thesis will be wrote by me by December
D
By December the full thesis must have been wrote by me.
Question 88Single Answer
One must keep one’s promises.
A
One’s promises must be kept by one.
B
One’s promises had to be kept.
C
Promises must be kept.
D
Promises have to be kept by one.
Question 89Single Answer
I read the story in one night.
A
The story had been read by me in one night.
B
The story has been read by me in one night
C
n one night the story has been read by me.
D
the story was read by me in one night
Question 90Single Answer
We must take care of the old.
A
Those who are old need to be taken care of by us.
B
The old must be taken care of by us.
C
Those who are old need care by us
D
The old should be taken care of by us.
Question 91Single Answer
My father generously donated money to the church.
A
Money is generously being donated to te church by my father.
B
Money has been generously donated to the church by my father.
C
Money had been generously donated to the church by my father.
D
Money was generously donated to the church by my father.
Question 92Single Answer
We will send you your laboratory reports as soon as they are ready
A
you would be sent your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
B
Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
C
You would be send your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
D
Your laboratory reports should be sent to you as soon as they will be ready.
Question 93Single Answer
I saw the master conducting the orchestra.
A
I saw that the orchestra was being conducted by the master.
B
I saw the orchestra being conducted by te master
C
The master was seen conducting the orchestra by me.
D
The master was conducting the orchestra and I saw that.
Question 94Single Answer
The dog is being fed by us.
A
We fed the dog.
B
We have had been feeding the dog.
C
We are feeding the dog
D
We had been feeding the dog
Question 95Single Answer
When did Rohit return my bike?
A
When was my bike returned by Rohit?
B
When was it that Rohit returned my bike?
C
Rohit returned my bike when?
D
When did my bike come back from Rohit?
Question 96Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold
Question 97Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.
Assets
A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits
Question 98Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Affidavit
A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony
Question 99Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Hollow
A
Alveolate
B
Cleft
C
Cavernous
D
Solid
Question 100Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Cosset
A
Ignoreb
B
Close
C
Caress
D
Fondle
Question 101Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Ogle
A
Leer
B
Gaze
C
Ignore
D
Gawk
Question 102Single Answer
Passage :
Directions:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Intrinsic
A
Elemental
B
Innate
C
Connate
D
Acquired
Question 103Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Coalesce
A
Separate
B
Adhere
C
Cleave
D
Amalgamate
Question 104Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Loiter
A
lag
B
Hasten
C
Amble
D
Loii
Question 105Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Question below has two blanks, blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.
A
held, generating
B
aimed, creating
C
targeted, awakening
D
focused, building
E
concentrated, producing
Question 106Single Answer
Passage :
Directions:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Deep-seated
A
Chronic
B
Temporary
C
inbred
D
Subconscious
Question 107Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Vibrant
A
Drab
B
Gaudy
C
Jazzy
D
Vivid
Question 108Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
To scowl
A
To glower
B
To smirk
C
To Grimace
D
To grin
Question 109Single Answer
Passage :
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error .
I used (A)/ a pair of black trousers (B) / for a week (C)/ No error (D)
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Question 110Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Atheist
A
Skeptic
B
Pagan
C
Disciple
D
Agnostic
Question 111Single Answer
Passage :
Directions: in the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Abdicate
A
Forgo
B
Usurp
C
Waive
D
Cede
Question 112Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: A passage is given with question following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.
Some languages are used by a few people. Others, such a Mandarin Chinese and English, are spoken by millions. Many people speak two or more languages. They may use one language at home with family and friends and other at work or school. Regional variations of language are known as dialects. The Anglo-Saxons, who conquered Britain at the end of the Roman Empire, spoke a Germanic language include Danish, Dutch, German and Swedish. English also contains Drench-derived words after it was ruled by French-speaking king following the Norman Conquest.
Mandarin Chinese is spoken by people.
A
Little
B
Few
C
Many
D
Big
Question 113Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: A passage is given with question following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it. Passage Some languages are used by a few people. Others, such a Mandarin Chinese and English, are spoken by millions. Many people speak two or more languages. They may use one language at home with family and friends and other at work or school. Regional variations of language are known as dialects. The Anglo-Saxons, who conquered Britain at the end of the Roman Empire, spoke a Germanic language include Danish, Dutch, German and Swedish. English also contains Drench-derived words after it was ruled by French-speaking king following the Norman Conquest.
A person who is good at foreign languages is known as-
A
Virtuoso
B
Linguist
C
Ventriloquist
D
Scholar
Question 114Single Answer
Passage :
Directions:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Astringe
A
Liberate
B
Constringe
C
Circumscribe
D
Tauten
Question 115Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: A passage is given with question following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it. Passage
The………of gurudakshina is very ancient and it is ……… to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely ……… about India, then it’s advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the …………. of his presence in you to understand what gurudakshina is in ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually …………. Guide.
The ………..of gurudakshina is very ancient.
A
habit
B
approach
C
perception
D
concept
Question 116Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: A passage is given with question following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it. Passage
Some languages are used by a few people. Others, such a Mandarin Chinese and English, are spoken by millions. Many people speak two or more languages. They may use one language at home with family and friends and other at work or school. Regional variations of language are known as dialects. The Anglo-Saxons, who conquered Britain at the end of the Roman Empire, spoke a Germanic language include Danish, Dutch, German and Swedish. English also contains Drench-derived words after it was ruled by French-speaking king following the Norman Conquest.
are regional variations of a language.
A
English
B
Mandarin Chinese
C
Home language
D
Dialects
Question 117Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: A passage is given with question following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it. Passage
The………of gurudakshina is very ancient and it is ……… to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely ……… about India, then it’s advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the …………. of his presence in you to understand what gurudakshina is in ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually …………. Guide.
It is ……… to the Indian culture and tradition.
A
unique
B
rare
C
different
D
particular
Question 118Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: A passage is given with question following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it. Passage
Some languages are used by a few people. Others, such a Mandarin Chinese and English, are spoken by millions. Many people speak two or more languages. They may use one language at home with family and friends and other at work or school. Regional variations of language are known as dialects. The Anglo-Saxons, who conquered Britain at the end of the Roman Empire, spoke a Germanic language include Danish, Dutch, German and Swedish. English also contains Drench-derived words after it was ruled by French-speaking king following the Norman Conquest.
English also included French words the Norman Conquest.
A
After
B
Prior
C
Before
D
During
Question 119Single Answer
Select the wrongly spelt words .
A
career
B
callous
C
calander
D
carriage
Question 120Single Answer
Passage :
Directions:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
To spurn
A
To Accept
B
To flout
C
To Scorn
D
To rebuff
Question 121Single Answer
Answer the following question by selecting the correct / most appropriate option. The study of meaning in a language is known as
A
Linguistics
B
Syntax
C
Semantics
D
Morphology
Question 122Single Answer
Positive interference is a kind of
A
foreign language
B
pictorial language
C
native language
D
target language
Question 123Single Answer
When a child learns a language naturally without much practice, it is called .
A
language generalisation
B
language adaption
C
language learning
D
language acquisition
Question 124Single Answer
The most important factor which is responsible for the differentiation between language learning and language acquisition is
A
Language environment
B
grammar of language
C
assessment in language
D
textbook of language
Question 125Single Answer
Language is not
A
instinctive
B
social
C
arbitrary
D
symbolic
Question 126Single Answer
Structural approach lays stress on
A
developing linguistic competence
B
selection and gradation of materials
C
improving fluency
D
developing accuracy
Question 127Single Answer
The communicative approach to teach English focuses on
A
the structural accuracy of the sentences
B
correct pronunciation of words
C
linguistic competence plus ability to use the language appropriately
D
the practice of selected and graded structure patterns
Question 128Single Answer
What is a 'task' in task - based language learning ?
A
A piece of work which enables learners to do an activity
B
A piece of work for the parents to do their children's homework
C
A piece of activity for teachers to do in the classroom
D
A piece of work which exposes learners to language
Question 129Single Answer
Reading English as a second language means
A
reading aloud
B
reading for grammar
C
meaning making
D
decoding of letters and words
Question 130Single Answer
Which of the following is not true while teaching the learners in their mother tongue at primary level ?
A
It is helpful in the intellectual development of the child
B
It helps children in learning in a natural environment
C
It develops self - confidence in the child
D
It makes learning easy
Question 131Single Answer
Which one of the following would be the best evidence to demonstrate the parents and administrators what students can do with language ?
A
National curriculum and syllabus
B
Lists of course goals and objectives
C
Marks in a test
D
Poems or paragraphs written by students
Question 132Single Answer
In a role play a student at the end said, "This news report is presented by the reporter Anshu and cameraman Priya." The teacher said that instead of cameraman you should say camera person. It indicates that the teacher is using a
A
feminine gender
B
gender biased language
C
gender neutral language
D
masculine gender
Question 133Single Answer
Of the following, which one is most important pre - requisite for language learning whether first or second ?
A
A structural - situational approach
B
Skills - based instruction
C
A multilingual approach
D
An input - rich communicational environment
Question 134Single Answer
The structural approach advocates
A
resorting to fluency
B
selection and gradation of material
C
assessing learners performance using mother tongue
D
using mother tongue
Question 135Single Answer
In the primary classes, it is recommended that children should be taught in their mother tongue because
A
it enables children to comprehend
B
it creates a natural environment
C
children develop self - confidence
D
it promotes regional languages
Question 136Single Answer
_________ is a pre - requisite to learning a language .
A
Motivation
B
Reading stories
C
Knowing words and their meanings
D
Knowledge of grammar
Question 137Single Answer
The first generation learners are those who are
A
learning Hindi for the first time
B
learning English for the first time
C
the first from their family to come to school
D
coming first time to school to seek admission
Question 138Single Answer
Language learning is better achieved if what students learn
A
is functional in terms of their life values and goals
B
is in a controlled classroom environment
C
is closer in form and sound to their mother tongue
D
helps them improve their chances of college admission
Question 139Single Answer
Language learners learn to do by doing. Which activity supports this observation ?
A
Opportunities to practice as it helps habit formation
B
Encourage the use of their mother tongue to promote better understanding of the meaning of a prescribed text
C
Go from concrete to abstract texts
D
The teacher models the writing and speaking styles which learners copy
Question 140Single Answer
Providing students ________ can encourage second language acquisition .
A
frequent feedback on spoken and written outputs
B
informal interviews
C
adequate speaking and writing assignments
D
the opportunity to voice their opinions and problem to solve in the target language
Question 141Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times stronger than steel ? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than 500°F ? Did you know that a woman invented this fiber ? This miraculous fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to make everything from body armor to musical instruments.
The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A Polish - American chemist named Stephanie Louise Kwolek was working for DuPont, an American Chemical Company. She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fibre to be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had to be strong enough to resist the wear and tear of the road. They had been working on the problem for some time and had little success, until Kwolek had a breakthrough.
Kwolek and her group were synthesizing or creating fibres to test. During one of the steps in the process, Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used in the process. This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the technicians to help her test it. They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had created was not only more durable than nylon, it was more durable than steel.
Kwolek had invented Kevlar. Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and durability. Since its invention it has found its way into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings and tennis racquets. It is used in musical instruments like drum heads, reeds and speaker cones. And it is used in protective gear like motorcycle safety jackets, gloves and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known for its ability to stop bullets.
Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained 15 layers of Kevlar, which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel plate over the heart, which made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily. By 2006, there were over 2,000 documented police vest 'saves', or instances where officers were protected from deadly wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.
Which one of the following is not a product that has been made with Kevlar ?
A
Body armor
B
Tennis racquets
C
Bungee jumping cord
D
Brake pads
Question 142Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times stronger than steel ? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than 500°F ? Did you know that a woman invented this fiber ? This miraculous fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to make everything from body armor to musical instruments.
The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A Polish - American chemist named Stephanie Louise Kwolek was working for DuPont, an American Chemical Company. She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fibre to be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had to be strong enough to resist the wear and tear of the road. They had been working on the problem for some time and had little success, until Kwolek had a breakthrough.
Kwolek and her group were synthesizing or creating fibres to test. During one of the steps in the process, Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used in the process. This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the technicians to help her test it. They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had created was not only more durable than nylon, it was more durable than steel.
Kwolek had invented Kevlar. Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and durability. Since its invention it has found its way into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings and tennis racquets. It is used in musical instruments like drum heads, reeds and speaker cones. And it is used in protective gear like motorcycle safety jackets, gloves and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known for its ability to stop bullets.
Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained 15 layers of Kevlar, which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel plate over the heart, which made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily. By 2006, there were over 2,000 documented police vest 'saves', or instances where officers were protected from deadly wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.
For which of the following characteristics is Kevlar known ?
A
Durability
B
Heat resistant
C
Strength
D
All of these
Question 143Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times stronger than steel ? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than 500°F ? Did you know that a woman invented this fiber ? This miraculous fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to make everything from body armor to musical instruments.
The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A Polish - American chemist named Stephanie Louise Kwolek was working for DuPont, an American Chemical Company. She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fibre to be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had to be strong enough to resist the wear and tear of the road. They had been working on the problem for some time and had little success, until Kwolek had a breakthrough.
Kwolek and her group were synthesizing or creating fibres to test. During one of the steps in the process, Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used in the process. This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the technicians to help her test it. They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had created was not only more durable than nylon, it was more durable than steel.
Kwolek had invented Kevlar. Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and durability. Since its invention it has found its way into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings and tennis racquets. It is used in musical instruments like drum heads, reeds and speaker cones. And it is used in protective gear like motorcycle safety jackets, gloves and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known for its ability to stop bullets.
Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained 15 layers of Kevlar, which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel plate over the heart, which made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily. By 2006, there were over 2,000 documented police vest 'saves', or instances where officers were protected from deadly wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.
Which one of the following caused the search for a fabric like Kevlar ?
A
The want of better musical instruments
B
A shortage in the gasoline supply
C
A desire to protect police officers
D
The need to replace asbestos
Question 144Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times stronger than steel ? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than 500°F ? Did you know that a woman invented this fiber ? This miraculous fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to make everything from body armor to musical instruments.
The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A Polish - American chemist named Stephanie Louise Kwolek was working for DuPont, an American Chemical Company. She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fibre to be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had to be strong enough to resist the wear and tear of the road. They had been working on the problem for some time and had little success, until Kwolek had a breakthrough.
Kwolek and her group were synthesizing or creating fibres to test. During one of the steps in the process, Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used in the process. This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the technicians to help her test it. They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had created was not only more durable than nylon, it was more durable than steel.
Kwolek had invented Kevlar. Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and durability. Since its invention it has found its way into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings and tennis racquets. It is used in musical instruments like drum heads, reeds and speaker cones. And it is used in protective gear like motorcycle safety jackets, gloves and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known for its ability to stop bullets.
Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained 15 layers of Kevlar, which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel plate over the heart, which made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily. By 2006, there were over 2,000 documented police vest 'saves', or instances where officers were protected from deadly wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.
A vest made of 15 layers of Kevlar with no steel plates could stop all but which of the following rounds ?
A
Rifle rounds
B
Handgun rounds
C
Shotgun pellets
D
It could stop all of these
Question 145Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times stronger than steel ? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than 500°F ? Did you know that a woman invented this fiber ? This miraculous fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to make everything from body armor to musical instruments.
The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A Polish - American chemist named Stephanie Louise Kwolek was working for DuPont, an American Chemical Company. She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fibre to be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had to be strong enough to resist the wear and tear of the road. They had been working on the problem for some time and had little success, until Kwolek had a breakthrough.
Kwolek and her group were synthesizing or creating fibres to test. During one of the steps in the process, Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used in the process. This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the technicians to help her test it. They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had created was not only more durable than nylon, it was more durable than steel.
Kwolek had invented Kevlar. Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and durability. Since its invention it has found its way into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings and tennis racquets. It is used in musical instruments like drum heads, reeds and speaker cones. And it is used in protective gear like motorcycle safety jackets, gloves and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known for its ability to stop bullets.
Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained 15 layers of Kevlar, which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel plate over the heart, which made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily. By 2006, there were over 2,000 documented police vest 'saves', or instances where officers were protected from deadly wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.
How much stronger is Kevlar than steel ?
A
200 times as strong
B
Half as strong
C
As strong
D
Five times as strong
Question 146Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times stronger than steel ? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than 500°F ? Did you know that a woman invented this fiber ? This miraculous fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to make everything from body armor to musical instruments.
The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A Polish - American chemist named Stephanie Louise Kwolek was working for DuPont, an American Chemical Company. She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fibre to be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had to be strong enough to resist the wear and tear of the road. They had been working on the problem for some time and had little success, until Kwolek had a breakthrough.
Kwolek and her group were synthesizing or creating fibres to test. During one of the steps in the process, Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used in the process. This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the technicians to help her test it. They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had created was not only more durable than nylon, it was more durable than steel.
Kwolek had invented Kevlar. Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and durability. Since its invention it has found its way into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings and tennis racquets. It is used in musical instruments like drum heads, reeds and speaker cones. And it is used in protective gear like motorcycle safety jackets, gloves and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known for its ability to stop bullets.
Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained 15 layers of Kevlar, which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel plate over the heart, which made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily. By 2006, there were over 2,000 documented police vest 'saves', or instances where officers were protected from deadly wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.
What product was Kwolek trying to improve when she invented Kevlar ?
A
Armor
B
Tires
C
Milk
D
Brake pads
Question 147Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Man who is believed to have evolved from apes, is a curious mixture of varied motives. He is not only the subject of needs, but is also their creator. He not only seeks to satisfy his needs but also caters to his desire for beauty and grace. He is eager to satisfy his passion for more and more knowledge. Although in a general way, the maxim 'necessity is the mother of invention' is true, it is by no means the whole truth. Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time.
He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has. The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense. It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life. It asks us not to remain slaves of old habits and ways of life. We must face the new situations with a creative mind. Every new difficulty, every new problem, which confronts us in life, can be tackled successfully with the spirit of inventiveness.
Which one of the following is not the whole truth according to the passage ?
A
Man learns to be happy with what he has
B
Man has a desire for beauty and grace
C
Necessity is the mother of invention
D
Man desires to cut down his needs and wants
Question 148Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Man who is believed to have evolved from apes, is a curious mixture of varied motives. He is not only the subject of needs, but is also their creator. He not only seeks to satisfy his needs but also caters to his desire for beauty and grace. He is eager to satisfy his passion for more and more knowledge. Although in a general way, the maxim 'necessity is the mother of invention' is true, it is by no means the whole truth. Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time.
He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has. The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense. It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life. It asks us not to remain slaves of old habits and ways of life. We must face the new situations with a creative mind. Every new difficulty, every new problem, which confronts us in life, can be tackled successfully with the spirit of inventiveness.
What does the maxim mentioned in the passage teach us ?
A
To be active in life and do something to help mankind
B
To be worldly in the strict sense of the term
C
To be slave of our needs and wants
D
To endeavour constantly to create new passions and desires
Question 149Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Man who is believed to have evolved from apes, is a curious mixture of varied motives. He is not only the subject of needs, but is also their creator. He not only seeks to satisfy his needs but also caters to his desire for beauty and grace. He is eager to satisfy his passion for more and more knowledge. Although in a general way, the maxim 'necessity is the mother of invention' is true, it is by no means the whole truth. Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time.
He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has. The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense. It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life. It asks us not to remain slaves of old habits and ways of life. We must face the new situations with a creative mind. Every new difficulty, every new problem, which confronts us in life, can be tackled successfully with the spirit of inventiveness.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true in the context of the passage ?
I. Man should be passive in his attitude to life.
II. Spirit of inventiveness may not stand in good stead in solving every new problem.
III. Man has a passion for more and more knowledge.
A
Only II and III
B
Only I
C
Only I and II
D
Only III
Question 150Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Man who is believed to have evolved from apes, is a curious mixture of varied motives. He is not only the subject of needs, but is also their creator. He not only seeks to satisfy his needs but also caters to his desire for beauty and grace. He is eager to satisfy his passion for more and more knowledge. Although in a general way, the maxim 'necessity is the mother of invention' is true, it is by no means the whole truth. Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time.
He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has. The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense. It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life. It asks us not to remain slaves of old habits and ways of life. We must face the new situations with a creative mind. Every new difficulty, every new problem, which confronts us in life, can be tackled successfully with the spirit of inventiveness.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true in the context of the passage ?
I. Man should be passive in his attitude to life.
II. Spirit of inventiveness may not stand in good stead in solving every new problem.
III. Man has a passion for more and more knowledge.