💡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
General 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
General 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
General 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
General 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
General 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
General 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
General 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
General 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
General 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
Organic ChemistryReading 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
Organic ChemistryReading 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
Organic ChemistryReading 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
Organic ChemistryReading 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
Organic ChemistryReading 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
Organic ChemistryArticles
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
Inorganic ChemistryIdioms & 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
Inorganic ChemistryActive & 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
Inorganic ChemistrySpelling 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
Inorganic ChemistryDirect & 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.'
Q21
Analytical & Instrumental ChemistrySynonyms
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.
Q22
Analytical & Instrumental ChemistrySpelling Test
Find the correct spelling:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (FEASIBLE)
The correct spelling is 'FEASIBLE', which means capable of being done, possible, or practical.
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.'
Q24
Analytical & Instrumental ChemistryArticles
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).
Q25
Analytical & Instrumental ChemistryTenses & 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.
Q26
General 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.
Q27
General 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.
Q28
General 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').
Q29
General 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.
Q30
General 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.
Q31
General 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.
Q32
General 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'.
Q33
General 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'.
Q34
General 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.
Q35
General 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.
Q36
General 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).
Q37
General 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.
Q38
General 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.
Q39
General 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.
Q40
General 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.
Q41
General 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/).
Q42
General 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.
Q43
General 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.
Q44
General 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.
Q45
General 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.
Q46
General 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.
Q47
General 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.
Q48
General 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.
Q49
General 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').
Q51
General 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'.
Q52
General 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.
Q53
General 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.
Q54
General 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.
Q55
General 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.
Q56
General 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.
Q57
General 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.
Q58
General 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.
Q59
General 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).
Q60
General 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.
Q61
General 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.
Q62
General 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.
Q63
General 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.
Q64
General 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.
Q65
General 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.
Q66
General 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.
Q67
General 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'.
Q68
General 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.
Q69
General 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'.
Q70
General 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).
Q71
General 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').
Q72
General 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'.
Q73
General 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.
Q74
General 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'.
Q75
General 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.
Q76
General 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).
Q77
General 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'.
Q78
General 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.
Q79
General 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.
Q80
General 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.
Q81
📝 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.
Q82
📝 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').
Q83
📝 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.
Q84
📝 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'.
Q85
📝 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.
Q86
📝 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.'
Q87
📝 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).
Q88
📝 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.
Q89
📝 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.
Q90
📝 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'.
Q91
📝 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.
Q92
📝 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.
Q93
📝 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.
Q94
📝 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.
Q95
📝 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.
Q96
📝 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'.
Q97
📝 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.
Q98
📝 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'.
Q99
📝 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.
Q100
📝 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.
Q101
General EnglishIndian History
Who wrote the famous book 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jawaharlal Nehru)
The Discovery of India was written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort from 1942 to 1945.
Q102
General EnglishTourism in J&K
Which picturesque tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir is known as the 'Meadow of Gold'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sonamarg)
Sonamarg is known as the 'Meadow of Gold' due to the golden-yellow flowers that bloom in summer and the sunlit snow-capped peaks surrounding it.
Q103
General EnglishIndian Polity & Constitution
Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Article 14)
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
Q104
General EnglishIndian Geography
Which is the oldest mountain range in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Aravalli Range)
The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountain range in India and one of the oldest in the world, running across Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Delhi.
Q105
General EnglishGeneral Science
Which highly reactive metal is stored under kerosene oil to prevent it from reacting with oxygen and moisture?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sodium)
Sodium is an alkali metal that is highly reactive and catches fire when exposed to air or water. Hence, it is stored under kerosene oil.
Q106
General EnglishRivers of J&K
What is the ancient Vedic Sanskrit name of the Chenab River?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Asikni)
The Chenab River was known as Asikni in Vedic Sanskrit literature. (Jhelum is Vitasta, Ravi is Parushni, and Beas is Vipasa).
Q107
General EnglishGeography of J&K
How many administrative districts are there currently in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (20)
Following the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh (consisting of Leh and Kargil), the UT of J&K is left with exactly 20 administrative districts.
Q108
General EnglishIndian National Movement
Who raised the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bal Gangadhar Tilak)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, one of the main leaders of the extremist faction of INC, gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'.
Q109
General EnglishIndian History
The famous Indus Valley Civilization site 'Lothal', known for its ancient dockyard, is located in which modern state of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Gujarat)
Lothal was one of the southern-most cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhal region of modern Gujarat state.
Q110
General EnglishGeneral Geography
Which is the largest national park in India, located in the Ladakh region?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hemis National Park)
Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India, famous for its high concentration of snow leopards.
Q111
General EnglishHistory of J&K
Who is the author of Rajatarangini, the Sanskrit historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kalhana)
Rajatarangini ('The River of Kings') was written in Sanskrit by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century AD.
Q112
General EnglishIndian Geography
The Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water coastal lagoon in India, is located in which state?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Odisha)
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India.
Q113
General EnglishGeneral Science
What is the primary source of energy that drives all weather patterns and life on Earth?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Sun)
Solar radiation from the Sun is the ultimate source of heat and light energy driving biological processes and atmospheric movements on Earth.
Q114
General EnglishIndian Polity & Constitution
What is the minimum age required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (25 years)
Article 84(b) of the Constitution of India provides that the minimum age to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
Q115
General 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.
Q116
General 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.
Q117
General 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.
Q118
General 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.
Q119
General 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.'
Q120
General 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.
Q121
General 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'.
Q122
General 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'.
Q123
General 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'.
Q124
General 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'.
Q125
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsIdioms & 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.
Q126
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsSynonyms
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.
Q127
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsAntonyms
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'.
Q128
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsSpellings
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.
Q129
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsPrepositions
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.
Q130
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsIdioms & 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.
Q131
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsSynonyms
Choose the synonym of the word 'ABUNDANT'.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Plentiful)
'Abundant' means existing or available in large quantities; overflowing or plentiful.
Q132
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsAntonyms
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.
Q133
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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).
Q134
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q135
Basic MathematicsUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'دن' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (رات)
The antonym of 'Day' (دن) in Urdu is 'Night' (رات).
Q136
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q137
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q138
Basic MathematicsUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'خوبصورت' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (بدصورت)
The antonym of 'Beautiful' (خوبصورت) in Urdu is 'Ugly' (بدصورت).
Q139
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q140
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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).
Q141
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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).
Q142
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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).
Q143
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q144
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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).
Q145
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q146
Basic MathematicsUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'دوست' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option B (دشمن)
The antonym of 'Friend' (دوست) in Urdu is 'Enemy' (دشمن).
Q147
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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).
Q148
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q149
Basic MathematicsUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'آزاد' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
💡Correct Answer: Option A (غلام)
The antonym of 'Free' (آزاد) in Urdu is 'Slave' (غلام).
Q150
Basic MathematicsUrdu 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.
Q151
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.
Q152
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."
Q153
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."
Q154
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).
Q155
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').
Q156
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.
Q157
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."
Q158
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.
Q159
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.
Q160
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.
Q161
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.
Q162
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.
Q163
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).
Q164
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."
Q165
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)."
Q166
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.
Q167
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.
Q168
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.
Q169
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').
Q170
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."
Q171
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'.
Q172
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'.
Q173
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).
Q174
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'.
Q175
📖 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."
Q176
📖 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).
Q177
📖 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').
Q178
📖 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."
Q179
📖 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'.
Q180
📖 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.
Q181
📖 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.
Q182
📖 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.
Q183
📖 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.
Q184
📖 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").
Q185
📖 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."
Q186
📖 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."
Q187
General EnglishDigital Health & Government Initiatives
Which institution has launched the '100 Microsites Project'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (National Health Authority)
The National Health Authority (NHA) launched the '100 Microsites Project' under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to accelerate the adoption of digital health services across small and medium-scale private healthcare providers.
Q188
General EnglishReports & Consultation Papers
Which institution released the 'Consultation Paper on Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (TRAI)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the consultation paper on 'Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies' to address the digital divide and foster inclusive access to emerging digital tools (AI, 5G, IoT).
Q189
General EnglishClimate Change & UNFCCC
Which country has been selected to host the "Loss and Damage" fund board aimed at supporting countries affected by climate change?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Philippines)
The Philippines (Manila) was officially selected to host the Board of the 'Loss and Damage' Fund established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at COP28 to assist vulnerable nations facing climate disasters.
Q190
General EnglishMountain Peaks of India
The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is in
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sikkim)
Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), located on the border between Sikkim and Nepal, is the highest Himalayan mountain peak situated within the undisputed territory of India (and the 3rd highest in the world).
Q191
General EnglishStates & Union Territories
Which is the smallest union territory of India in terms of total area?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Lakshadweep)
Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India, comprising an archipelago of 36 islands with a total geographic area of just 32 sq km.
Q192
General EnglishBuddhism & Sacred Rituals
Kalachakra ceremony is associated with which religion?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Buddhism)
The Kalachakra ('Wheel of Time') initiation and ceremony is a sacred Vajrayana esoteric tantric ritual and initiation associated with Tibetan Buddhism, traditionally conferred by the Dalai Lama.
Q193
General EnglishForeign Travellers & Scholars
Who among the following Arab scholars studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at Varanasi?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Alberuni)
Abu Rayhan al-Biruni (Alberuni), the polymath who accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India, studied Sanskrit language, Hindu scriptures, and Indian astronomy extensively in Varanasi and authored the monumental masterwork 'Kitab al-Hind' (Tahqiq ma li-l-Hind).
Q194
General EnglishIndian National Movement: Rowlatt Act
With which of the following is the comment 'no vakil, no appeal, no dalil' associated?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The Rowlatt Act, 1919)
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 (famously known as the Rowlatt Act / 'Black Act') allowed indefinite detention and arrest without trial, prompting the popular slogan 'No Dalil, No Vakil, No Appeal'.
Q195
General EnglishCensus 2011 Data
As per the 2011 Census, which is the least populated state in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sikkim)
According to the 2011 Census of India, Sikkim is the least populated state with a population of approximately 6.10 lakh (610,577), followed by Mizoram.
Q196
General EnglishDams & Multi-Purpose River Projects
Indira Sagar Dam located in Madhya Pradesh is built on which of the following river?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Narmada)
Indira Sagar Dam is a multi-purpose project located in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, constructed on the Narmada River.
Q197
General EnglishLakes of India
Which of the following is the largest fresh water lake of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Wular)
Wular Lake, located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the largest natural freshwater lake in India and one of the largest in Asia, formed by tectonic activity and fed by the Jhelum River.
Q198
General EnglishAtmospheric Phenomena & Storms
A natural phenomenon wherein a dark funnel shaped cloud reaches the ground from sky is
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Tornado)
A Tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm cloud in a characteristic dark funnel shape that reaches and contacts the ground.
Q199
General EnglishIron & Steel Industry in India
India's first sponge iron plant is at
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kothagudam)
India's first demonstration sponge iron plant (Sponge Iron India Limited - SIIL) was set up at Kothagudem (Telangana / Khammam) in 1980 with assistance from UNIDO and UNDP.
Q200
General EnglishSoil Types & Crop Suitability
Heavy retentive soil is favorable for which type of crop?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sugarcane and Rice)
Heavy, clay-rich, moisture-retentive soils hold standing water and large water capacities, which are ideally suited for water-intensive wet crops like Sugarcane and Rice (Paddy).
Q201
General EnglishWorld Sea Routes & Trade
Which is the busiest sea route in the world?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (North Atlantic)
The North Atlantic Sea Route (linking industrialized North-Eastern USA and Western Europe) is the busiest and most heavily trafficked maritime oceanic trade route in the world, carrying one-fourth of global foreign trade.
Q202
General EnglishHistorical Forts & Architecture in J&K
Hari parbat was built by
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Atta Mohammed Khan)
While the initial outer fortification wall around Hari Parbat in Srinagar was laid down by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590, the present imposing hilltop fort ramparts were built in 1808 by Afghan Governor Atta Mohammed Khan (Durrani).
Q203
General EnglishMacroeconomic Curves: Phillips Curve
Which of the following best describes the Phillips Curve in macroeconomics?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (It shows the trade off between inflation and unemployment)
The Phillips Curve (developed by A.W. Phillips in 1958) is an economic concept stating that inflation and unemployment have a stable, inverse (trade-off) relationship: lower unemployment is associated with higher rates of wage/price inflation.
Q204
General EnglishGovernment Environmental Programmes
Consider the following states: 1. Rajasthan 2. Gujarat 3. Jammu & Kashmir 4. Himachal Pradesh Desert Development programme was started in which of the above states?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2, 3 & 4)
The Desert Development Programme (DDP) was launched by the Central Government in 1977-78 to cover both hot arid deserts (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana) and cold arid deserts (Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh). Thus, all 1, 2, 3 & 4 are covered.
Q205
General EnglishTraditional Handicrafts of Kashmir
Kasida is
💡Correct Answer: Option B (An embroidery)
Kasida (Kashidakari) is the world-renowned traditional hand embroidery craft of Kashmir, noted for its fine needlework depicting Chinar leaves, flora, fauna, and paisleys on Pashmina shawls, pherans, and silk.
Q206
General EnglishHorticulture in Jammu & Kashmir
Which district is known as 'Apple Bowl of Jammu and Kashmir'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Shopian)
Shopian district in South Kashmir is famously known as the 'Apple Bowl of Jammu and Kashmir' because of its vast, high-density, superior-quality apple orchards.
Q207
General Awareness with special ref to J&KTenses & 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.
Q208
General Awareness with special ref to J&KDirect 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."
Q209
General Awareness with special ref to J&KArticles & 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."
Q210
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension 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."
Q211
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIdioms & 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.
Q212
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIdioms & 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.
Q213
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSynonyms
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).
Q214
General Awareness with special ref to J&KAntonyms
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).
Q215
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPrepositions
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."
Q216
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPrepositions
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."
Q217
General Awareness with special ref to J&KActive 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?"
Q218
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSpelling 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).
Q219
General EnglishBoats and Streams
A boat moving upstream takes 8 hours 48 minutes to cover a distance while it takes 4 hours to return to the starting point, downstream. What is the ratio of the speed of boat in still water to that of water current?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (8:3)
Upstream time tu=8 h 48 min=8.8 h=544 h. Downstream time td=4 h. Since distance is equal: (u−v)×544=(u+v)×4⟹11(u−v)=5(u+v)⟹11u−11v=5u+5v⟹6u=16v⟹vu=616=38. Ratio is 8:3.
Q220
General EnglishAverages & Consecutive Numbers
If the average of 7 consecutive odd number is 45, then find the largest number?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (51)
For 7 consecutive odd numbers, the middle (4th) number is the average, which is 45. The sequence is 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51. The largest number is 51.
Q221
General EnglishSimultaneous Linear Equations
A person has a few hens and cows. The number of their legs is 140 and the number of heads is 48. The number of hens will be:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (26)
Let hens be H and cows be C. H+C=48 and 2H+4C=140⟹H+2C=70. Subtracting gives C=70−48=22. Number of hens H=48−22=26.
Q222
General EnglishAnalogies
Which word will best complete the relationship given below? Cricket: Bails :: Billiards: ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cue)
In Cricket, Bails are an essential piece of equipment on the wickets; in Billiards / Snooker, a Cue (cue stick) is the essential tapered wooden stick used to strike the balls.
Q223
General EnglishBlood Relations
Introducing a man, a woman said, "He is the only son of my mother's mother". How is the woman related to this man?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Niece (Bhanji))
Mother's mother is maternal grandmother (Nani). The only son of grandmother is maternal uncle (Mama). The woman is the sister's daughter of that man, which means she is his Niece (Bhanji).
Q224
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."
Q225
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."
Q226
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.
Q227
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.
Q228
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.
Q229
General EnglishInput Devices: Graphics Tablet
What is the primary function of a graphics tablet?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Capturing hand-drawn sketches and graphics)
A graphics tablet (digitizer pad) is an input device that enables artists and designers to capture hand-drawn sketches, digital paintings, and graphical illustrations using a stylus pen.
Q230
General EnglishMS Word Document Views
Which view in Microsoft Word allows you to see how your document will look when printed?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Print Layout View)
Print Layout View in MS Word displays the document exactly as it will appear when printed on physical paper, including margins, headers, footers, and page breaks (WYSIWYG).
Q231
General EnglishMS Excel Functions & Formulas
What is the purpose of the "AutoSum" button in Excel?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Add up numbers in selected cells)
The AutoSum (Sigma) button in Microsoft Excel automatically enters a SUM formula to total and add up numeric values in an adjacent range of selected cells.
Q232
General EnglishDatabase Management & File Extensions
What is the file extension for a Microsoft Access database?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (.accdb)
Modern Microsoft Access database files (from Access 2007 onwards) use the default file extension `.accdb` (while legacy versions used `.mdb`).
Q233
General EnglishCybersecurity & Email Encryption
Which of the following is used to protect email communication from unauthorized access?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Encryption)
End-to-end Encryption (such as PGP/GPG and S/MIME) encodes email plaintext into ciphertext, protecting communication from interception and unauthorized reading.
Q234
General EnglishNatural Disasters & Tropical Cyclones
Which country has been recently hit by tropical storm Idalia?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Cuba)
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Idalia caused severe widespread flooding and destruction across western Cuba before making landfall as a major Category 3 hurricane in the Big Bend region of Florida, USA in late August 2023.
Q235
General EnglishEco-Sensitive Zones & Lakes of J&K
Jammu and Kashmir Government is to declare which lake as an Eco-Sensitive Zone.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Dal Lake)
The Jammu and Kashmir Government notified the constitution of an expert panel to declare the world-famous Dal Lake and its catchment area in Srinagar as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) to arrest ecological degradation.
Q236
General EnglishHydropower Projects in India & J&K
Consider the following hydropower projects with states where they are/have been installed: 1. Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project - Uttarakhand 2. Parbati Hydroelectric Project (III) - Himachal Pradesh 3. Ratle Hydroelectric Project - Jammu & Kashmir Which of the above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 & 3)
All three pairs are correct: 1. Naitwar Mori (60 MW) on Tons river in Uttarakhand, 2. Parbati Stage-III (520 MW) in Himachal Pradesh, 3. Ratle (850 MW) on Chenab river in Kishtwar, J&K. Option D (1, 2 & 3).
Q237
General EnglishBridges & Strategic Infrastructure in J&K
Draj Bridge is situated in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Rajouri)
The 72 m long Draj Bridge, constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) over Draj Nallah on Rajouri-Kotranka-Budhal road, is located in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q238
General EnglishPrincely States of India
Which among the following princely states of India were in "direct political relations" with the Government of India? 1. Hyderabad State 2. Gwalior State 3. Jammu and Kashmir 4. Baroda State Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2, 3 & 4)
Under the British Raj, premier princely states having 21-gun salutes—Hyderabad, Gwalior, Jammu & Kashmir, Baroda, and Mysore—were in direct political relation with the Governor-General through individual Residents, without provincial intermediary interference. (All 1, 2, 3 & 4).
Q239
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPrepositions
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.
Q240
General Awareness with special ref to J&KAntonyms
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).
Q241
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityIdioms & 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.
Q242
Basic Concepts of ComputersCloze 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").
Q243
Basic Concepts of ComputersCloze 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".
Q244
Basic Concepts of ComputersCloze 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".
Q245
Basic Concepts of ComputersCloze 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.
Q246
Basic Concepts of ComputersCloze 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).
Q247
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.
Q248
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').
Q249
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."
Q250
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."
Q251
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".
Q252
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).
Q253
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'.
Q254
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).
Q255
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!"'
Q256
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).
Q257
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).
Q258
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.
Q259
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".
Q260
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".
Q261
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."
Q262
General EnglishNumber Series: Wrong Term
Find the wrong number in the following number series: 336, 272, 321, 286, 310, 294.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (286)
Alternating squared differences: 336−82(64)=272; 272+72(49)=321; 321−62(36)=285 (given 286 is incorrect); 285+52(25)=310; 310−42(16)=294. The wrong number is 286 (should be 285).
Q263
General EnglishNumber Series
Find the last term in the number series. 234, 117, 351, 87.75, 438.75, ?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (73.125)
Alternating operations: 234÷2=117; 117×3=351; 351÷4=87.75; 87.75×5=438.75; 438.75÷6=73.125. The missing term is 73.125.
Q264
General EnglishData Representation: Bits & Bytes
What is the relationship between bits and bytes?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1 byte = 8 bits.)
In digital computing, 1 Byte is a group of exactly 8 binary digits (8 bits). (A half byte / 4 bits is a nibble).
Q265
General EnglishSupercomputing in India: PARAM
The first supercomputer developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune is
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Param 8000.)
PARAM 8000, developed in 1991 under the leadership of Dr. Vijay Bhatkar at C-DAC Pune, was India's first indigenous supercomputer.
Q266
General EnglishTech Giants & Social Platforms
Which of the following is a product of Meta Platforms Inc.?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Instagram.)
Instagram (acquired in 2012) is a flagship product of Meta Platforms Inc. (along with Facebook and WhatsApp). Azure, Skype, and GitHub are products of Microsoft.
Q267
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension 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."
Q268
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension 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.
Q269
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension 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.
Q270
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension 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.
Q271
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIdioms & 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.
Q272
Basic 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).
Q273
Basic EnglishSpelling Check
Find the correctly spelt word.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Embarrassment)
The correct spelling is 'Embarrassment' (with double 'r' and double 's').
Q274
Basic 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).
Q275
Basic 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."
Q276
Basic 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.
Q277
Basic EnglishNon-Verbal Communication & Gestures
Raising a hand to greet or say goodbye is an example of
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Non-Verbal Communication)
Raising a hand to wave, nod, or greet is a physical bodily gesture (kinesics) transmitting a message without spoken or written words, categorised as Non-Verbal Communication.
Q278
Basic 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."
Q279
Basic 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).
Q280
Basic 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).
Q281
Basic 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).
Q282
Basic 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.
Q283
Basic 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."
Q284
Basic 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).
Q285
Basic 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/).
Q286
Basic 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.
Q287
Basic EnglishTypes of Communication: Interpersonal Verbal
The communication between two persons through letters is an instance of
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Inter Personnel Verbal Communication)
Communication between two distinct individuals is Interpersonal, and because written language uses words (verbal code), letter writing is classified as Interpersonal Verbal Communication.
Q288
Basic EnglishLinguistics & Pragmatics
Studying the practical use of signs and their impact on everyday life is called
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Pragmatics)
Pragmatics is the branch of linguistics and semiotics that studies how context contributes to meaning and how signs/language are practically used by speakers in everyday social situations.
Q289
Basic 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').
Q290
Basic 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'.
Q291
Basic 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).
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...".
Q293
Basic 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.
Q294
Basic 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."
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."
Q296
Basic 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.
Q297
Basic 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'.
Q298
Basic 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).
Q299
Basic 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."
Q300
Basic 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'.
Q301
Basic 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.
Q302
Basic 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).
Q303
Basic 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).
Q304
Basic 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.
Q305
Basic 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).
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)."
Q307
Basic 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...".
Q308
Basic EnglishSpelling Check
Find the correctly spelled word
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Adulation)
The correct spelling is 'Adulation' (meaning excessive flattery or praise).
Q309
Basic 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."
Q310
Basic 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.
Q311
Basic 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.
Q312
Basic 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'.
Q313
Basic 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).
Q314
Basic 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).
Q315
Basic 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.
Q316
Basic 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."
Q317
Basic 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..."
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).
Q319
Basic 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'.
Q320
Basic 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.
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."
Q322
Basic 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'.
Q323
Basic 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).
Q324
Basic 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?"
Q325
Basic 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.
Q326
Basic 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.
Q327
Basic 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).
Q328
Basic 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).
Q329
Basic 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).
Q330
Basic 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)."
Q331
Basic 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.
Q332
Basic 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.
Q333
Basic 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.
Q334
Basic EnglishLanguage Acquisition: Mother Tongue
The first language which we learn or speak as a child is called
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mother Tongue)
The first native language acquired naturally from infancy within the home environment is defined as the Mother Tongue (L1 / First Language).
Q335
Basic 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.
Q336
Basic EnglishCommunication Cycle: Decoding
The process of interpreting and understanding message by receiver is called
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Decoding)
In communication theory, Decoding is the cognitive process by which the receiver interprets, translates, and derives meaning from the sender's encoded symbols/message.
Q337
Basic EnglishBarriers to Effective Communication
Consider the following statements: 1. Text messages are more effective than face to face communication. 2. Slang, professional jargon and regional colloquialisms can make communication difficult. Which of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (B but not A)
Statement 1 is false (face-to-face communication allows rich non-verbal cues and immediate feedback). Statement 2 is true (jargon creates semantic noise). Thus, B but not A is correct.
Q338
General English & ComprehensionSentence 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."
Q339
General English & ComprehensionPhrasal 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?"
Q340
General English & ComprehensionEnglish 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).
Q341
General English & ComprehensionIrregular 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.
Q342
General English & ComprehensionReflexive 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."
Q343
General English & ComprehensionSpelling Check
Choose the correctly spelt word
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Committee)
The correct spelling is 'Committee' (with double 'm', double 't', and double 'e').
Q344
General English & ComprehensionSubject-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."
Q345
General English & ComprehensionCorrelative 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').
Q346
General English & ComprehensionRelative 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.
Q347
General English & ComprehensionComprehension 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'.
Q348
General English & ComprehensionIndirect & 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?"
Q349
General English & ComprehensionHomophones & 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.
Q350
General English & ComprehensionPhrasal 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.
Q351
General English & ComprehensionSubjunctive 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."
Q352
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & 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.
Q353
General English & ComprehensionFixed 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."
Q354
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the Antonym of the word LOVE.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Hate)
The direct opposite/antonym of 'Love' is 'Hate'.
Q355
General English & ComprehensionFixed Prepositions
Sarmistha is afraid ______ spiders.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (of)
The adjective 'afraid' takes the fixed preposition 'of': "afraid of spiders."
Q356
General English & ComprehensionAdverbs 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'.
Q357
General English & ComprehensionProverbs
"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).
Q358
General English & ComprehensionSubject-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."
Q359
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & 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.
Q360
General English & ComprehensionNoun 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').
Q361
General EnglishChenab River Basin
Which river is known as the "Moon River"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chenab)
The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra ('Moon') and Bhaga streams at Tandi in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh; hence it is historically referred to as the Chandrabhaga or 'Moon River'.
Q362
General EnglishJhelum River Course and Length
What is the total length of the Jhelum River?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (725 km)
The total geographic course of the Jhelum River (Vitasta) from its origin at the Verinag spring in Anantnag, Kashmir to its confluence with the Chenab at Trimmu in Pakistan is 725 kilometers.
Q363
General EnglishDev Dynasty Rulers of Jammu
Which ruler of the Dev Dynasty defeated Mahmud of Ghazni with the combined strength of Jammu hill chiefs?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bhuj Dev)
According to Dogra chronicles and the Rajdarshani, Raja Bhuj Dev of Jammu united the hill chieftains and inflicted a defeat on Ghaznavid forces during one of their northern expeditions.
Q364
General EnglishWinter-Grade Fuel Technology for Ladakh
Which oil company has rolled out special winter-grade diesel for Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (IOCL)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) engineered and rolled out specialized winter-grade diesel that does not freeze or lose fluidity even at sub-zero extreme temperatures down to -33°C in high-altitude Ladakh.
Q365
General EnglishLatitudinal Spatial Ordering of J&K Cities
Arrange the following places of Kashmir region from North to South: 1. Kargil 2. Gilgit 3. Banihal 4. Sri Nagar Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (2, 1, 4, 3)
Latitudinal North to South sequence: Gilgit (35.92° N, 2) → Kargil (34.55° N, 1) → Srinagar (34.08° N, 4) → Banihal (33.50° N, 3) ⟹2,1,4,3.
Q366
General EnglishKashmiri Shawls: Jamawar Weaving
Which traditional textile art of Jammu and Kashmir involves weaving fine wool or silk threads into exquisite shawls that are often adorned with paisley and floral patterns?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jamawar)
Jamawar is the legendary traditional artisanal textile weaving of Kashmir, where intricately dyed pashmina or silk brocade threads are woven into elaborate floral, paisley, and kani patterns.
Q367
General EnglishFlora of Kashmir Himalayas
Which of the following statements accurately describes the biodiversity and flora of Jammu and Kashmir? 1. The flora of Himalayan Kashmir comprises about 3054 species, including angiosperms, gymnosperms, and pteridophytes. 2. Only 5% of Indian mammals are found in Jammu and Kashmir. 3. Jammu and Kashmir has a uniform climate, leading to low faunal diversity. Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1 only)
Statement 1 is botanical consensus: The vascular flora of Kashmir Himalaya encompasses ~3054 documented species. Statement 3 is false (J&K possesses diverse subtropical to alpine microclimates and high faunal endemism). Statement 2 is false. Thus, 1 only is correct.
Q368
General EnglishGeographical Coordinates & Mountain Ranges
Consider the following statements: 1. Jammu and Kashmir covers an area of 101387 Sq. Kms and lies between Latitude 28°17' and 35°05' North. 2. The higher regions are covered by Pir Panjal, Karakoram, and inner Himalayan ranges of mountains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2 only)
Statement 1 is incorrect (J&K lies between 32°17' N and 37°05' N latitude, not 28°17'). Statement 2 is correct (the northern and western mountainous terrain is flanked by the Pir Panjal, Great Himalayas, and Karakoram). Thus, 2 only is correct.
Q369
General EnglishUdhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)
What percentage of the 48-km railway line between Banihal to Sangaldan passes through tunnels?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (90%)
Out of the 48.1 km Banihal-Sangaldan USBRL section commissioned by Indian Railways, 43.37 km is constructed through 16 tunnels—representing approximately 90% (89.8%) of the entire track alignment.
Q370
General EnglishUSBRL Project Milestones: Banihal-Qazigund
When was the Banihal-Qazigund section of the railway project inaugurated?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (June 2013)
The historic 18-km Banihal-Qazigund railway section (featuring the 11.2 km Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel T-80) was officially inaugurated and opened for public train traffic on 26 June 2013.
Q371
General EnglishSericulture and Cold-Water Fisheries in Kashmir
Which region of Jammu & Kashmir is known for its sericulture and cold-water fisheries?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kashmir)
The Kashmir Valley is renowned throughout India for mulberry silk sericulture (producing fine bivoltine silk) and cold-water freshwater fisheries (celebrated for Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout culture in Kokernag and Lidder).
Q372
General EnglishPrimary Economic Sectors in J&K
What is the predominant economic activity in Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Agriculture)
Agriculture and allied sectors (horticulture, fruit farming, paddy, saffron) form the backbone of J&K's economy, providing direct and indirect livelihoods to nearly 70% of the population.
Q373
General EnglishNational Highways of J&K (NH 44)
Which of the following national highways passes through Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (NH-44)
National Highway 44 (NH 44, the longest national highway in India running from Srinagar to Kanyakumari) is the primary arterial highway passing through J&K. (NH-1 also connects Srinagar to Uri and Leh).
Q374
General EnglishCultural Performing Arts of J&K
Consider the following pairs: 1. Bhand Pather — iii. Theater Dance 2. Chakri — i. Folk Music 3. Basohli — iv. Painting 4. Hafiza — ii. Wedding Dance Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-2, ii-4, iii-1, iv-3)
Folk arts matches: Chakri = Folk Music (i-2); Hafiza = Traditional Wedding Dance (ii-4); Bhand Pather = Traditional Folk Theater/Dance (iii-1); Basohli = Miniature Painting Style (iv-3) ⟹ i-2, ii-4, iii-1, iv-3.
Q375
General EnglishLakes of Jammu Region
Which lake, located in the Doda district of Jammu region, is known for its religious significance and is surrounded by pine forests?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Mansar Lake)
Gupt Ganga / Mansar / high-altitude lakes of Bhaderwah/Doda region hold sacred pilgrimage traditions surrounded by alpine deodar and pine groves.
Q376
General EnglishTreaty of Amritsar 1846 & Dogra Dynasty
Which ruler of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, ceding Kashmir to Gulab Singh?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Raja Gulab Singh)
Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the historic Treaty of Amritsar on 16 March 1846 with the British East India Company, acquiring the hilly territory of Kashmir for 75 lakh Nanakshahee rupees and founding the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q377
General EnglishKashmir Saffron Cultivation & Botany
What is the scientific name of the saffron plant cultivated in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Crocus sativus)
Kashmir Saffron (celebrated for its thick stigmas, high crocin content, and GI tag) is scientifically classified as Crocus sativus (belonging to the family Iridaceae).
Q378
General EnglishKashmiri Poets: Mahjoor and Habba Khatoon
Consider the following statements: 1. Mahjoor (Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor) was a 16th-Century Kashmiri poetess known for her romantic and mystical poetry. 2. Habba Khatoon was a prominent 20th Century Kashmiri poet known for his nationalist and romantic poetry of mountains. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both 1 and 2)
Both statements have identities and centuries swapped: Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor was a revolutionary 20th-century male poet ('Shair-e-Kashmir'), while Habba Khatoon ('Nightingale of Kashmir') was a 16th-century poetess and queen of Yousuf Shah Chak. Thus, Both 1 and 2 are NOT correct.
Q379
General EnglishPostal PIN Code Zones of India
Jammu and Kashmir falls under which postal zonal code in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Zone 1)
Under the Indian Postal PIN Code system, Northern Postal Zone 1 covers Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir (PIN codes starting with digits 18 and 19).
Q380
General EnglishDevelopment Blocks in J&K Districts
Arrange the following districts of J&K in ascending order on the basis of the number of blocks: 1. Kupwara 2. Anantnag 3. Shopian 4. Pulwama 5. Kathua Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (3, 4, 2, 5, 1)
Ordering districts by number of Community Development Blocks in ascending order: Shopian (9 blocks, 3) < Pulwama (11 blocks, 4) < Anantnag/Kathua/Kupwara ⟹3,4,2,5,1.
Q381
General EnglishTraditional Melas of Jammu Region: Subar Dhar Mela
The Subar Dhar Mela takes place in which of the following locations of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Doda)
The famous traditional Subar Dhar Mela is celebrated annually with great religious fervour in the picturesque Subar Dhar meadow of Bhaderwah in Doda district, J&K.
Q382
General EnglishHimalayan Peaks & Locations
Which one of the following mountain peaks of the Himalayas is NOT in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Annapurna)
Annapurna (8,091 m) is situated entirely in the Gandaki province of Nepal Himalayas. Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Kamet (Uttarakhand), and Kanchenjunga (Sikkim) are all located within India.
Q383
General EnglishKarakoram Glaciers: Siachen
Which glacier lies in the Karakoram Range system of Kashmir near the India-Pakistan border?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Siachen Glacier)
The Siachen Glacier (76 km long, the highest battleground in the world) lies in the eastern Karakoram Range along the Line of Control / NJ9842 near the India-Pakistan border.
Q384
General EnglishDelimitation & Legislative Assembly Seats
According to the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of UT of Jammu and Kashmir to be filled by direct election is
💡Correct Answer: Option C (89)
Under the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 (as amended post-Delimitation Commission 2022), the Legislative Assembly consists of 114 total seats, of which 24 remain vacant for PoJK and 90 (or 83/87 in earlier provisions) are filled by direct territorial election.
Q385
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsDirect 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."
Q386
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsDirect 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."
Q387
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsIndirect 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?"
Q388
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsArticles: 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..."
Q389
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsArticles: 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..."
Q390
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsAntonyms
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).
Q391
Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsSynonyms
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'.
Q392
General Intelligence & ReasoningIdioms 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.
Q393
General Intelligence & ReasoningIdioms 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.
Q394
General Intelligence & ReasoningPrepositions
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."
Q395
General Intelligence & ReasoningPrepositions 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..."
Q396
General Intelligence & ReasoningActive 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."
Q397
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).
Q398
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.
Q399
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.
Q400
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).
Q401
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).
Q402
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).
Q403
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.
Q404
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.
Q405
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.
Q406
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.
Q407
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."
Q408
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."
Q409
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."
Q410
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?"
Q411
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)."
Q412
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)."
Q413
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).
Q414
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."
Q415
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".
Q416
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'.
Q417
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KPrepositions
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".
Q418
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KIdioms & 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.
Q419
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSubject-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'.
Q420
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSynonyms
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.
Q421
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KAntonyms
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).
Q422
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KActive 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?"
Q423
General English & ComprehensionNumber Series: Increasing Differences
Find the missing number in the series: 10, 100, 200, 310, ?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (430)
Stepwise differences between terms increase by 10 each time: 100−10=+90 200−100=+100 310−200=+110 Next difference =+120⟹310+120=430.
Q424
General English & ComprehensionPercentages & Expenditure Invariance
If the price of a commodity is increased by 50%, by what fraction must its consumption be reduced so as to keep the expenditure unchanged?
💡Correct Answer: Option B ($1/3$)
Reduction in consumption formula: Fraction=100+rr=100+5050=15050=31.
Q425
General English & ComprehensionAverages: Missing Value Calculation
The average weight of a group of 7 boys is 56 kg. The individual weights of 6 of them are 52, 57, 55, 60, 59, and 55 kg. Find the weight of the seventh boy.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (54 Kg)
Total weight of all 7 boys =7×56=392 kg. Sum of known 6 boys =52+57+55+60+59+55=338 kg. Weight of 7th boy =392−338=54 kg.
Q426
General English & ComprehensionProfit, Loss & Successive Transactions
A person sells a car to another person at a loss of 10%. If the second person sells the car for Rs. 54,000 and gains 20%, what was the original actual purchase price of the car?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rs. 50,000)
Cost price to second person =1+0.2054000=1.254000=45,000. Since first person sold at 10% loss: 0.90×Original Price=45,000⟹Original Price=0.945000=Rs. 50,000.
Q427
General English & ComprehensionRatio and Proportion: Multi-Class Shift
The number of students in 3 classes is in the ratio of 2:3:4. If 12 students are added to each class, the ratio becomes 8:11:14. The total number of students across all three classes in the beginning was
💡Correct Answer: Option A (162)
Let initial classes be 2x,3x,4x. After adding 12: 3x+122x+12=118⟹11(2x+12)=8(3x+12)⟹22x+132=24x+96⟹2x=36⟹x=18. Total initial students =(2+3+4)x=9×18=162.
Q428
General English & ComprehensionTime and Work
If A and B together can complete a work in 15 days and B alone can complete it in 20 days, in how many days can A alone complete the entire work?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (60)
Work rate of A alone =151−201=604−3=601. Thus, A alone will finish the work in 60 days.
Q429
General English & ComprehensionNumber Series: Consecutive Even Additions
Complete the series: 18, 28, 40, 54, 70, ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (88)
Differences between successive terms: 28−18=10, 40−28=12, 54−40=14, 70−54=16. Next difference =+18⟹70+18=88.
Q430
General English & ComprehensionWord Series Classification
Complete the letter series: RAP, MAP, HOT, FUN, ?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (CAT)
In this word puzzle series, all three-letter meaningful words follow consonant-vowel-consonant structure ending in common family patterns, where CAT completes the sequence.
Q431
General English & ComprehensionCoding-Decoding: Alternating Numerical Shift
In a code language, BLEND is written as ENHPG. How will WINNER be written in the same language?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ZKQPHT)
Pattern: Alternating shifts of +3 and +2: - B(+3)=E, L(+2)=N, E(+3)=H, N(+2)=P, D(+3)=G For WINNER: - W(+3) = Z - I(+2) = K - N(+3) = Q - N(+2) = P - E(+3) = H - R(+2) = T Result is ZKQPHT.
Q432
General English & ComprehensionDirection Sense Test
Purusottam walks 5 km towards East to reach Mamata's house. From there he walks 10 km towards North to reach his gym. In which direction is his gym located relative to his home?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (North-East)
Coordinates from Home (0,0): East 5 km to (5, 0) → North 10 km to Gym (5, 10). Because both X and Y coordinates are positive, the gym is in the North-East direction from his home.
Q433
Computer (Characteristics & Applications)Direct 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."
Q434
General EnglishNational Education Policy (NEP) 2020: School Structure
What is one of the primary goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in terms of school education structure?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Reconfiguration of the school curriculum and pedagogy into a 5+3+3+4 system)
NEP 2020 replaces the traditional 10+2 school structure with a flexible 5+3+3+4 pedagogical structure corresponding to ages 3–18.
Q435
General EnglishNEP 2020: Medium of Instruction
According to NEP 2020, up to what grade is it preferred to use the mother tongue/local language as the medium of instruction?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Until Grade 8 (and preferably beyond))
NEP 2020 emphasizes that the medium of instruction should be the mother tongue/local language at least up to Grade 5, but preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond.
Q436
General EnglishNEP 2020: Higher Education Reforms
Which of the following is NOT a proposal for higher education reform in NEP 2020?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Focus solely on theoretical learning.)
NEP 2020 strongly advocates for holistic, practical, experiential, and multidisciplinary education rather than rote or purely theoretical learning.
Q437
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)."
Q438
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".
Q439
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."
Q440
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).
Q441
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.
Q442
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.
Q443
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".
Q444
General EnglishAsian Games 2023: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra won which medal in which event at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Gold, Javelin Throw)
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra defended his Asian Games title by winning the Gold Medal in Men's Javelin Throw with a season-best throw of 88.88 meters.
Q445
General EnglishExtreme Geographic Points of India
Consider the following statements about 'Indira Point': 1. It is the southernmost point of India's territory, located at Great Nicobar Island. 2. The point was formerly known as Pygmalion Point and Parsons Point. 3. It was renamed in honor of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1985. Which of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 and 3)
All three statements are factually correct: Indira Point (6∘45′ N) on Great Nicobar Island was historically known as Pygmalion Point and officially renamed Indira Point in October 1985.
Q446
General EnglishFestivals of North-East India
Which of the following statements about Arunachal Pradesh's Gorsam Kora Festival (celebrated in March 2024) is NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (It honors the Himalayan Sanatan Dharma cultural legacy.)
Statement D is NOT correct: Gorsam Kora is a historic Monpa Mahayana Buddhist festival centered around the 12th-century Gorsam Chorten stupa (modeled after Boudhanath in Nepal) celebrating Buddhist heritage.
Q447
General EnglishSocio-Religious Organizations & Political Parties
Match the socio-political organizations with their founders: i) Brahmo Samaj — 2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy (along with Dwarkanath Tagore) ii) Swaraj Party — 3. Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru iii) Deccan Education Society — 1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-2, ii-3, iii-1)
Historical founding pairs: Brahmo Samaj was founded in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy (i-2); Swaraj Party in 1923 by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru (ii-3); Deccan Education Society in 1884 by Tilak and Agarkar (iii-1) ⟹ i-2, ii-3, iii-1.
Q448
General EnglishLiteracy Statistics across States
Which state in India recorded the lowest literacy rate (61.80%) as per the 2011 Census?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bihar)
According to the 2011 Census of India, Bihar recorded the lowest overall literacy rate at 61.80% (Male: 71.20%, Female: 51.50%). Kerala recorded the highest at 94.00%.
Q449
General EnglishBrahmaputra River Basin & Origin
The mighty Brahmaputra river originates from which geographical source?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Near the Chemayungdung glacier near Mansarovar in Tibet)
The Brahmaputra (known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) originates from the Chemayungdung / Angsi glacier in the Kailash range near Lake Mansarovar in southwestern Tibet.
Q450
General EnglishSrisailam Dam & Krishna River
Consider the following statements about Srisailam Dam: 1. The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River on the border of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 2. It houses one of the largest capacity working hydroelectric power stations in India. 3. It is 512 m long, 145 m high, with 12 radial crest gates. Which of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 and 3)
All statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct: Srisailam Dam on the Krishna River has a 1,670 MW power generation capacity across both banks.
Q451
General EnglishMajor Dams of Karnataka
Match the dams in Karnataka with their corresponding rivers: i) Supa Dam — 3. Kali / Kalinadi River ii) Almatti Dam — 2. Krishna River iii) Linganamakki Dam — 1. Sharavathi River
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-3, ii-2, iii-1)
Dams and rivers in Karnataka: Supa Dam is built on the Kalinadi River (i-3); Almatti Dam on the Krishna River (ii-2); Linganamakki Dam on the Sharavathi River (iii-1) ⟹ i-3, ii-2, iii-1.
Q452
General EnglishPlanetary Winds: ITCZ
The low-pressure equatorial belt where the Northeast and Southeast trade winds converge is known as the
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ / Doldrums))
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the broad equatorial trough of low pressure where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge, associated with convective thunderstorms.
Q453
General EnglishNational Waterway 1 (NW-1)
National Waterway 1 (NW-1) in India connects which two terminals?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Allahabad (Prayagraj) and Haldia)
National Waterway 1 (NW-1) extends 1,620 km along the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system connecting Prayagraj (Allahabad, UP) to Haldia (West Bengal).
Q454
General Intelligence & ReasoningSynonyms
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.
Q455
General Intelligence & ReasoningSynonyms
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.
Q456
General Intelligence & ReasoningSynonyms
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.
Q457
General Intelligence & ReasoningAntonyms
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).
Q458
General Intelligence & ReasoningAntonyms
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).
Q459
General Intelligence & ReasoningAntonyms
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).
Q460
General Intelligence & ReasoningIdioms & 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.
Q461
General Intelligence & ReasoningIdioms & 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.
Q462
General Intelligence & ReasoningIdioms & 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.
Q463
General Intelligence & ReasoningIdioms & 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.
Q464
General Intelligence & ReasoningActive 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."
Q465
General Intelligence & ReasoningActive 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."
Q466
General Intelligence & ReasoningActive 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."
Q467
Basic 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.
Q468
Basic 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").
Q469
Basic 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).
Q470
Basic 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.
Q471
Basic 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.
Q472
Basic 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'.
Q473
Basic 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".
Q474
Basic 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.
Q475
Basic 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."
Q476
Basic 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.
Q477
Basic 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".
Q478
Basic 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."
Q479
Basic 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.
Q480
Basic 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."
Q481
Basic 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."
Q482
Basic 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)."
Q483
Basic 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.
Q484
Basic 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.
Q485
Basic 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.
Q486
Basic 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").
Q487
Basic 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.
Q488
Basic 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.
Q489
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Assiduous)
The correct spelling is Assiduous (showing great care, effort, and perseverance).
Q490
Basic 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).
Q491
Basic 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).
Q492
Basic 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..."
Q493
Basic 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."
Q494
Basic 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."
Q495
Basic 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)."
Q496
Basic 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)."
Q497
Basic EnglishTime and Work: Efficiency Ratio
A is thrice as efficient a workman as B, and takes 10 days less than B to finish a piece of work. If B alone takes 15 days, how many days will A alone take to finish the work?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (5)
Let B take 3x days, then A takes x days. Time difference: 3x−x=2x=10⟹x=5 days. Thus A takes 5 days (and B takes 15 days).
Q498
Basic EnglishSuccessive Discounts Formula
Find a single discount equivalent to two successive discounts of 10% and 20%.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (28%)
Formula for equivalent single discount: D=d1+d2−100d1d2=10+20−10010×20=30−2=28%.
Q499
Basic EnglishAlligation and Mixtures
A shopkeeper mixes 6 kg of tea worth Rs. 6 per kg with 4 kg of tea worth Rs. 7 per kg. What is the weighted average cost of the mixture per kg?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rs. 6.4)
Total cost =(6×6)+(4×7)=36+28=Rs. 64. Total weight =6+4=10 kg. Cost per kg =1064=Rs. 6.4.
Q500
Basic EnglishAverages
The average weight of a group of three friends is 55 kg. When a fourth person weighing 75 kg joins them, what is the new average weight of the four members?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (60kg)
Sum of weights of 3 friends =3×55=165 kg. New sum with 4th person =165+75=240 kg. New average =4240=60 kg.
Q501
Basic EnglishSex Ratio Statistics
According to the Census of India 2011, which Indian State recorded the highest sex ratio (1,084 females per 1,000 males)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kerala)
Kerala recorded the highest sex ratio in India with 1,084 females per 1,000 males in the 2011 Census.
Q502
Basic EnglishCropping Patterns: Food Crops vs Cash Crops
Which of the following agricultural crops is categorized as a commercial Cash Crop?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sugarcane)
Sugarcane is a premier commercial cash crop grown specifically for agro-industrial processing into sugar and ethanol.
Q503
Basic EnglishRishi Order: Sheikh Noor-ud-Din
Who was the renowned 14th-century mystic saint of Kashmir who founded the indigenous Rishi order (Reshiyat) and assumed the title of Rishi?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (Nund Rishi))
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (Alamdar-e-Kashmir, also known as Nund Rishi, 1377–1438) founded the spiritual Rishi order promoting communal harmony, non-violence, and Kashmiri spiritual poetry (Shruks).
Q504
Basic EnglishSectors of the Economy
Which of the following economic activities comes under the Tertiary (Services) Sector of the economy?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Tourism & Hospitality)
Tourism and hospitality provide intangible consumer services and belong to the Tertiary sector. (Mining is primary, and manufacturing is secondary).
Q505
Basic EnglishRedesignation of Sadr-i-Riyasat
In 1965, the constitutional head of Jammu & Kashmir was redesignated as Governor through the 6th J&K Constitutional Amendment. What was this post previously designated as?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sadr-i-Riyasat)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution Amendment Act, 1965, the title of 'Sadr-i-Riyasat' was replaced by 'Governor', and 'Prime Minister (Wazir-e-Azam)' was replaced by 'Chief Minister'.
Q506
Basic EnglishUri Dam on Jhelum River
The Uri Hydroelectric Dam (Uri-I and Uri-II) is located on which river in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jhelum River)
The Uri Hydroelectric Project (480 MW Uri-I and 240 MW Uri-II) is constructed on the Jhelum River near the Line of Control in Baramulla district, Kashmir.
Q507
Basic EnglishKashmir Saffron & Karewa Formations
The lacustrine plateau uplands of Pampore (locally called 'Wudar' or Karewas) in Kashmir are world-famous for the commercial cultivation of which precious spice?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Saffron (Zafran))
Pampore's Karewa formations (Wudar) provide ideal calcium-rich lacustrine soil and sub-temperate climate for Kashmir Saffron (Crocus sativus), which holds a GI tag.
Q508
Basic EnglishClassification of Article 370
With respect to the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir, Part XXI of the Constitution of India classified Article 370 under which heading?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Temporary Provisions)
Part XXI of the Constitution of India is titled 'Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions', and Article 370 was explicitly titled 'Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir'.
Q509
Basic EnglishInstrument of Accession 1947
Who was the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir who signed the Instrument of Accession with the Dominion of India on 26 October 1947?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Maharaja Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruling monarch of the Dogra dynasty, executed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947.
Q510
Basic EnglishConcurrent List: Economic Planning
Under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, 'Economic and Social Planning' is placed in which Legislative List?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Concurrent List (List III))
Entry 20 of the Concurrent List (List III) in the Seventh Schedule deals with 'Economic and social planning', allowing both Parliament and State Legislatures to enact laws.
Q511
Basic EnglishAdoption of J&K Constitution (1956)
In which year was the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir formally adopted by its Constituent Assembly?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1956)
The Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir adopted the State Constitution on 17 November 1956, and it came into full force on 26 January 1957.
Q512
Basic EnglishWrits: 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.
Q513
Basic EnglishDirect vs Indirect Taxes
Which of the following is an Indirect Tax?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sales Tax / GST)
Sales Tax / GST is an Indirect Tax levied on goods and services where the tax incidence is passed on to the final consumer. Income Tax and Corporation Tax are Direct Taxes.
Q514
Basic EnglishTaxes Subsumed under GST
Which of the following indirect taxes was subsumed and abolished upon the nationwide rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Value Added Tax (VAT))
The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act (GST) subsumed 17 major central and state indirect taxes, including State VAT/Sales Tax, Central Excise, and Service Tax.
Q515
Basic EnglishKashmiri Festivals: Herath
In the Kashmir Valley, the major religious festival of 'Maha Shivaratri' is traditionally celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits under what indigenous name?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Herath)
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Shivaratri over a fortnight as 'Herath' (derived from the Sanskrit Hararatri — Night of Hara/Shiva), involving traditional vatuk puja with walnuts.
Q516
Basic EnglishPashmina Wool & Changthangi Goats
The world-famous luxury Pashmina shawl wool (Cashmere) is harvested from the underbelly coat of which animal?
Genuine authentic Pashmina wool is hand-combed exclusively from the fine down undercoat of the Changthangi goat (Capra hircus laniger) native to the high-altitude plateau of Ladakh.
Q517
Basic EnglishOperation Sesha: Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling
'Operation Sesha', launched by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Customs authorities, aims to curb the illicit international trafficking of:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Red Sanders / Timber)
Operation Sesha is a targeted global interdiction operation initiated by India's Customs administration to crack down on the illegal export and smuggling of Red Sanders and precious timber.
Q518
Basic EnglishHighest Peaks of India
The highest mountain peak located entirely within the undisputed sovereign territory of India (Kangchenjunga, 8,586 m) is in which state?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sikkim)
Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim is the highest peak in India (and 3rd highest in the world).
Q519
Basic EnglishKöppen Climate Classification
Which world-famous climatologist was inspired by Albrecht Penck's geomorphological ideas to create the empirical Köppen Climate Classification system?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wladimir Köppen)
Russian-German climatologist Wladimir Köppen developed the widely used vegetation-based world climate classification scheme in 1884, heavily influenced by Penck and De Candolle.
Q520
Basic EnglishLongest National Highway: NH44 / NH7
Which is the longest National Highway in India, running 3,745 km from Srinagar to Kanyakumari (formerly designated as NH-7 in the south)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (NH7 (now NH44))
National Highway 44 (formerly designated as NH-7 for its major central/southern segment) is India's longest highway spanning from Srinagar in J&K to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
Q521
Basic EnglishPhases of Population Growth in India
In the demographic history of India, which period is officially characterized as the 'Period of Population Explosion'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1951-1981)
The period 1951–1981 witnessed a steep decline in mortality rates due to medical advances alongside persistently high birth rates, triggering rapid population explosion in India.
Q522
Basic EnglishSasthamkotta Lake of Kerala
Sasthamkotta Lake, acclaimed as the 'Queen of Lakes' and the largest freshwater lake in Kerala, is situated in which state?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kerala)
Sasthamkotta Lake (a Ramsar designated wetland site) is located in the Kollam district of Kerala.
Q523
Basic EnglishGolden Revolution: Horticulture and Honey
The 'Golden Revolution' in Indian agriculture is associated with the exponential development of:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Horticulture, Honey, and Fruits)
The Golden Revolution (1991–2003, spearheaded by Nirpakh Tutej) focused on boosting production of Honey, Fruits, and overall Horticulture in India.
Q524
Basic EnglishPioneers of Indian Music: Amir Khusrau
Who among the following 13th-century Sufi musician-poets is credited as the originator of the Khayal and Tarana styles in Hindustani Classical Music?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Amir Khusrau)
Amir Khusrau (1253–1325), disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, invented the Sitar and Tabla and pioneered the musical genres of Qawwali, Khayal, and Tarana.
Who was selected by Mahatma Gandhi as the FIRST Satyagrahi to offer Individual Satyagraha in October 1940 at Paunar?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Acharya Vinoba Bhave)
Acharya Vinoba Bhave was selected as the first Individual Satyagrahi in October 1940 to protest against British involvement in WWII without Indian consent. (Jawaharlal Nehru was the second, and Brahma Datt was the third).
Q526
Basic EnglishAdoption Date in the Preamble
Which specific historic date is solemnly mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India as the date of its adoption?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (November 26, 1949)
The Preamble concludes: "IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION."
Q527
General Awareness & ScienceIdioms & 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.
Q528
General Awareness & ScienceDirect 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."
Q529
General Awareness & ScienceSynonyms
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.
Q530
General Awareness & SciencePrepositions 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".
Q531
General Awareness & ScienceActive 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."
Q532
General Awareness & ScienceReading 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."
Q533
General Awareness & ScienceReading 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.
Q534
General Awareness & ScienceReading 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...".
Q535
General Awareness & ScienceAntonyms
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).
Q536
General Awareness & ScienceIdioms & 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.
Q537
General Awareness & ScienceIdioms & 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.
Q538
General Awareness & ScienceAppropriate 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").
Q539
General Awareness & SciencePassive 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?"
Q540
General Awareness & ScienceSpelling 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).
Q541
General Awareness & ScienceSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pseudonym)
The correct spelling is Pseudonym (a fictitious pen-name assumed by an author).
Q542
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Economy & GST Implementation
When was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (July 8, 2017)
While GST was rolled out across the rest of India on July 1, 2017, Jammu and Kashmir officially adopted and implemented GST on July 8, 2017, following the passage of the J&K GST Act, 2017 by the state legislature.
Q543
General English & ComprehensionSupercomputers & IT Infrastructure
Which ministry/department is responsible for the functioning of 'Pratyush', India's high-performance computing (HPC) system?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ministry of Earth Science)
Pratyush is a 4.0 Petaflops High Performance Computing (HPC) system established at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, operating under the Ministry of Earth Sciences for high-resolution weather and climate modeling.
Q544
General English & ComprehensionMajor Sea Ports & Coastal Infrastructure
Match the following ports with their Corresponding states:
| Column - X (Port) | Column - Y (State) | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Mormugao Port | I. Maharashtra | | 2. Jawaharlal Nehru Port | II. Goa | | 3. Kamarajar Port | III. Tamil Nadu |
Choose the correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-II, 2-I, 3-III)
1. Mormugao Port is situated in Goa (II) 2. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) is situated in Maharashtra (I) 3. Kamarajar Port (Ennore) is situated in Tamil Nadu (III). Hence, the correct matching is 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.
Q545
General English & ComprehensionGovernment Schemes & Research Initiatives
When did the Union Cabinet approve the "One Nation, One Subscription" Scheme with an aim to provide nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (November, 2024)
In November 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) initiative with a central allocation of ₹6,000 crore to provide universal digital access to premium scientific research journals.
Q546
General English & ComprehensionConstitutional Amendments
What was the primary objective of the 2nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Remove the upper population limit for a parliamentary constituency)
The Constitution (Second Amendment) Act, 1952, amended Article 81(1)(b) to remove the upper population limit of 7,50,000 for representation by a single member in the Lok Sabha.
Q547
General English & ComprehensionAncient History of Kashmir
Which ancient kingdom of Kashmir was known for its Buddhist heritage?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kushana)
The Kushana Empire, particularly under Emperor Kanishka I in the 1st-2nd century CE, was deeply celebrated for its Buddhist heritage in Kashmir, organizing the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (near modern-day Harwan, Srinagar).
Q548
General English & ComprehensionFinance Commission of India
Who was the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India, which was constituted in 2017?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (N.K. Singh)
N.K. Singh (Nand Kishore Singh) was appointed as the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission constituted by the President of India in November 2017 to recommend devolution of tax revenues for 2021-2026.
Q549
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Which section of the Jammu Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 abolished the legislative council of the existing state of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Section 57)
Under Section 57(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Legislative Council of the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir was officially abolished.
Q550
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, led to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. Reason (R): It was implemented to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Which of the following is the correct Answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A is true, but R is false.)
Assertion (A) is factually correct as the state was bifurcated into UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh on October 31, 2019. Reason (R) is false as the official objective of the Act was internal administrative reorganization, national integration, and socio-economic governance.
Q551
General English & ComprehensionColonial Battles & Anglo Wars
Match the following wars with their corresponding periods:
| Column - X (War) | Column - Y (Period) | | :--- | :--- | | 1. First Anglo-Maratha War | I. 1848-1849 | | 2. Second Sikh War | II. 1775-1782 | | 3. Third Mysore War | III. 1790-1792 |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-II, 2-I, 3-III)
1. First Anglo-Maratha War was fought from 1775 to 1782 (II) 2. Second Anglo-Sikh War was fought from 1848 to 1849 (I) 3. Third Anglo-Mysore War was fought from 1790 to 1792 (III). Correct matching code is 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.
Q552
General English & ComprehensionNational Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of J&K
Which of the following national parks are located in Jammu and Kashmir? I. Dachigam National Park II. Kaziranga National Park III. Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Which of the following options is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I and III)
Dachigam National Park (famous for the Hangul/Kashmir Stag) and Kishtwar High Altitude National Park are located in Jammu & Kashmir. Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam.
Q553
General English & ComprehensionHistorical Treaties & Political Milestones of J&K
Match the Column - X with Column - Y:
| Column - X (Historical treaties) | Column - Y (Outcomes) | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Treaty of Amritsar | I. Accession to India | | 2. Shimla Agreement | II. Creation of J&K princely state | | 3. Instrument of Accession | III. Ceasefire terms after 1971 war |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1-II, 2-III, 3-I)
1. Treaty of Amritsar (1846) led to the creation of the Princely State of Jammu & Kashmir under Maharaja Gulab Singh (II) 2. Shimla Agreement (1972) established bilateral terms and converted the ceasefire line to the Line of Control (LoC) following the 1971 war (III) 3. Instrument of Accession (1947) formalized the accession of J&K to India (I). Correct match: 1-II, 2-III, 3-I.
Q554
General English & ComprehensionWorld Geography & Physical Landforms
Match Column - X with Column - Y and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:
| Column - X | Column - Y | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Grand Canyon | I. Canada | | 2. Lake Winnipeg | II. New Zealand | | 3. Southern Alps | III. USA |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-III, 2-I, 3-II)
1. Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States (III) 2. Lake Winnipeg is a massive freshwater lake located in Manitoba, Canada (I) 3. Southern Alps is a mountain range extending along much of the length of the South Island in New Zealand (II). Correct code: 1-III, 2-I, 3-II.
Q555
General English & ComprehensionKargil War & Military Operations in J&K
Which operation was launched to regain control of Kargil during the 1999 war?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Operation Vijay)
Operation Vijay was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in May 1999 to recapture Indian territories occupied by Pakistani infiltrators in the Kargil-Drass sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q556
General English & ComprehensionAtmospheric Structure & Insolation
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the equator. Reason (R): Low insolation and weak convection currents over the equator cause the atmosphere to expand.
Which of the following is the correct answer?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.)
Assertion (A) is correct: The troposphere (and overall atmosphere) is thickest at the equator (up to 18 km) compared to poles (8 km). Reason (R) is incorrect because the equator receives high insolation resulting in intense convection currents (not low insolation/weak currents) that push the air upward.
Q557
General English & ComprehensionFundamental Rights & Union of States
Match Column -X (article in the Indian Constitution) with their objectives in Column -Y:
| Column - X | Column - Y | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Article 1 | I. Guarantees equal opportunity in public employment | | 2. Article 14 | II. Guarantees equality before the law | | 3. Article 16 | III. Defines India as a Union of States |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1-III, 2-II, 3-I)
1. Article 1 defines India, that is Bharat, as a Union of States (III) 2. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws (II) 3. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (I). Hence, the correct matching is 1-III, 2-II, 3-I.
Q558
General English & ComprehensionPhysical Geography & Mountain Ranges of Ladakh & J&K
Which major mountain range forms the northern boundary of Ladakh, contributing to its isolation and strategic significance?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Karakoram Range)
The Karakoram Range (home to K2 and the Siachen Glacier) forms the northern boundary of the Ladakh region, separating it from Central Asia and the Tarim Basin.
Q559
General English & ComprehensionConstitutional History & Article 370
Which constitutional provision allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own flag before 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Article 370)
Article 370 of the Constitution of India granted special autonomous status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to adopt its own Constitution (under Section 144 of the J&K Constitution) and separate state flag until August 2019.
Q560
General English & ComprehensionJ&K UT Administration & Governors
Who is the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Girish Chandra Murmu)
Girish Chandra Murmu (GC Murmu), an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, was sworn in as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on October 31, 2019.
Q561
General English & ComprehensionCoastal Geography & Famous Beaches of India
Match the Beaches in India (Column -X) with their corresponding states (Column -Y):
| Column - X | Column - Y | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Marina Beach | I. Kerala | | 2. Kovalam Beach | II. Tamil Nadu | | 3. Anjuna Beach | III. Goa |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-II, 2-I, 3-III)
1. Marina Beach is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (II) 2. Kovalam Beach is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (I) 3. Anjuna Beach is in North Goa (III). Correct matching code: 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.
Q562
General English & ComprehensionEmployment, Skill Development & Human Resource
Which initiative plays the most crucial role in boosting employment opportunities in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (National Skills Development Mission)
The National Skill Development Mission (NSDM), launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, creates vocational training infrastructure and industry-aligned skills to directly boost youth employability across India.
Q563
General English & ComprehensionMughal Architecture & Gardens of Kashmir
Which of the following is/are famous Mughal gardens in Jammu and Kashmir? I. Nishat Bagh II. Shalimar Bagh III. Achabal Garden
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, II, and III)
Nishat Bagh (built by Asif Khan in 1633), Shalimar Bagh (built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619), and Achabal Garden (laid out by Empress Nur Jahan in Anantnag) are all world-famous Mughal gardens in Kashmir. Hence, I, II, and III are all correct.
Q564
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Constitutional History & Integration
Why was the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution abrogated in 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
The abrogation of Article 370 and the J&K Constitution was undertaken to foster complete national integration, eliminate discriminatory residency/domicile barriers, extend fundamental central laws, and accelerate socio-economic development and investments across the region.
Q565
General English & ComprehensionSwadeshi Movement & Partition of Bengal 1905
When were the 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' methods of struggle first adopted in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1905 Bengal Partition)
The Swadeshi and Boycott movements were first adopted as mass agitation methods during the anti-partition agitation of Bengal in 1905, officially proclaimed at the Calcutta Town Hall on August 7, 1905.
Q566
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KJ&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.'
Q567
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KActive 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.'
Q568
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KDirect 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.'
Q569
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KDirect 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.'
Q570
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KArticles & 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...
Q571
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading 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.
Q572
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading 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.
Q573
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading 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.
Q574
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading 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.
Q575
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KSynonyms & 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.
Q576
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KSynonyms & 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.
Q577
Numerical & Mathematical AbilityPrepositions
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'.
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.
Q579
Numerical & Mathematical AbilityIdioms 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.
Q580
Numerical & Mathematical AbilityIdioms 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.
Q581
Numerical & Mathematical AbilityDirect 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.'
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.'
Q584
Basic EnglishArticles & 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'.
Q585
Basic EnglishArticles & 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...'.
Q586
Basic EnglishArticles & 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...'.
Q587
Basic EnglishSynonyms & 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).
Q588
Basic EnglishSynonyms & 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'.
Q589
Basic EnglishSynonyms & 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'.
Q590
Basic EnglishSynonyms & 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).
Q591
Basic EnglishSynonyms & 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).
Q592
Basic EnglishSynonyms & 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).
Q593
Basic EnglishPrepositions
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...'.
Q594
Basic EnglishPrepositions
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.
Q595
Basic EnglishPrepositions
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').
Q596
Basic EnglishTenses & 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'.
Q597
Basic EnglishSubject-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...'.
Q598
Basic EnglishSubject-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).
Q599
Basic EnglishError 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'.
Q600
Basic EnglishReading 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.
Q601
Basic EnglishReading 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.
Q602
Basic EnglishReading 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.
Q603
Basic EnglishSubject-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').
Q604
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KArticles & 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').
Q605
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KArticles & 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.
Q606
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSpellings & 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).
Q607
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSpellings & 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).
Q608
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSpellings & 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).
Q609
Basic Electrical Concepts & DC CircuitsArticles & 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...'.
Q610
Basic Electrical Concepts & DC CircuitsSynonyms & 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).
Q611
Basic Electrical Concepts & DC CircuitsSynonyms & 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).
Q612
Basic Electrical Concepts & DC CircuitsReading 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.'
Q613
Basic Electrical Concepts & DC CircuitsSpellings & 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).
Q614
Basic Electrical Concepts & DC CircuitsSpellings & 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).
Q615
Basic Electrical Concepts & DC CircuitsTenses
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.
Q616
General English & Quantitative AptitudePower Measurement & Wattmeters
Which type of wattmeter is most commonly used for measuring power in high-voltage circuits?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Electrodynamometer wattmeter)
The Electrodynamometer Wattmeter (used with Instrument Transformers - CTs and PTs) is the universal industry standard for precise active power measurement across high-voltage AC and DC power networks.
Q617
General English & Quantitative AptitudeWattmeter Types & Principles
Which of the following matches regarding Wattmeter is NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rectifier Type Wattmeter -> Converts DC to AC for measurement)
Statement D is incorrect: A rectifier instrument converts AC to DC (via solid-state semiconductor diodes) for measurement, NOT DC to AC.
Q618
General English & Quantitative AptitudeTwo Wattmeter Method
In a 3-phase balanced star-connected system, Match the power factor and Phase angle of the system with the corresponding wattmeter readings of the two wattmeters:
| Power factor & Phase angle | Wattmeter Reading of two wattmeters | | :--- | :--- | | i) P.F. is unity (phi = 0°) | 3) W1 = W2, both positive | | ii) 0.5 < P.F. < 1.0 (60° > phi > 0°) | 2) W1 > W2, both positive | | iii) P.F. = 0 (phi = 90°) | 1) |W1| = |W2|, Total power is zero (W1 = +ve, W2 = -ve) | | iv) 0 < P.F. < 0.5 (90° > phi > 60°) | 4) |W1| != |W2|, Total power is positive (W1 = +ve, W2 = -ve) |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-3, ii-2, iii-1, iv-4)
In the two-wattmeter method: - At unity PF (ϕ=0∘): W1=W2=VLILcos30∘>0 (3) - At 0.5<PF<1.0 (0∘<ϕ<60∘): W1>W2>0 (2) - At zero PF (ϕ=90∘): W1=−W2, net power =0 (1) - At 0<PF<0.5 (60∘<ϕ<90∘): W1>0 and W2<0, net power >0 (4). Correct code: i-3, ii-2, iii-1, iv-4.
Q619
General English & Quantitative AptitudeEarth Testers & Wenner 4-Pin Method
Which type of earth tester is most suitable for measuring earth resistance in highly resistive soils?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Four-electrode earth tester)
The Four-Electrode Earth Tester (utilizing the Wenner four-pin method) eliminates lead resistance and contact resistance, providing the most accurate soil resistivity and ground resistance measurements in highly resistive, rocky, or dry soils.
Q620
General English & Quantitative AptitudeImportance of Low Earth Resistance
What happens if the earth's resistance is too high?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It increases the risk of electrical shock.)
If earthing resistance is too high, fault leakage currents cannot flow freely to ground, preventing protective fuses and circuit breakers from tripping, thereby leaving metal appliance chassis energized and creating severe electric shock/fire hazards.
Q621
General English & Quantitative AptitudeResistive AC Circuits & Unity Power Factor
When the current is in phase with the circuit voltage, the power factor of the circuit is unity. This condition occurs in which type of circuit?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Purely resistive circuit)
In a purely resistive AC circuit (and an RLC circuit at series resonance), current and voltage are exactly in phase (ϕ=0∘), so the power factor is cos0∘=1.0 (Unity).
Q622
General English & Quantitative AptitudePhase Relationships in AC Circuits
Which of the following statements correctly describes the power factor and phase relationship in AC circuits?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (In a pure inductive circuit, the power factor is lagging because the current lags the voltage by 90°.)
In a purely inductive circuit, current lags behind applied voltage by 90∘ (ϕ=−90∘), resulting in a zero lagging power factor (cos90∘=0 lag).
Q623
General English & Quantitative AptitudeDisadvantages of Low Power Factor
Poor power factor can result in: 1. Heat damage to insulation and other circuit components 2. Reduction in the amount of available useful power 3. A required increase in conductor and equipment sizes
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
A low power factor draws excessive reactive line current for a given real load power, causing heavy I2R copper losses and heat degradation in cables/transformers, reducing grid capacity, requiring larger conductors, and causing voltage drops (All of the above).
Q624
General English & Quantitative AptitudeComputer Generations & Architecture
Which of the following is a characteristic of the third generation of computers?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Integrated Circuits were used.)
Third generation computers (1964-1971) were characterized by the introduction of Integrated Circuits (ICs / Small & Medium Scale Integration silicon chips), replacing discrete transistors.
Q625
General English & Quantitative AptitudeCPU Cache & Memory Hierarchy
Which memory is part of the processor chip in current-generation desktop processors?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Cache Memory)
Modern multi-core CPU processor chips integrate ultra-fast on-die SRAM Cache Memory (L1, L2, and shared L3 cache) directly onto the silicon processor die.
Q626
General English & Quantitative AptitudeOperating System Kernel & Functions
In an operating system, what is the primary role of a kernel?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Act as a bridge between hardware and applications.)
The kernel is the foundational core of an Operating System that manages system hardware resources (CPU, RAM, I/O devices) and provides a secure abstraction bridge for user application programs.
Q627
General English & Quantitative AptitudeWeb Technologies & Programming Frameworks
Which of the following is a Python-based framework for web development?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Django)
Django is a high-level open-source Python-based web framework (along with Flask). React and Angular are JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, and Flutter is a Dart-based UI toolkit.
Q628
General English & Quantitative AptitudeWeb Browsers & Client-Side Technologies
Identify the correct statement about a web browser.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It interprets and displays HTML documents.)
A web browser (client-side application like Chrome, Firefox, Edge) fetches, parses, renders, and displays HTML documents, CSS styling, and JavaScript execution to users.
Q629
General English & Quantitative AptitudeInternet Protocols (HTTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP)
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II | | :--- | :--- | | i) HTTP | 2) Used for transferring web pages over the internet | | ii) FTP | 1) Used for transferring files between computers on a network | | iii) DNS | 4) Translates domain names into IP addresses | | iv) DHCP | 3) Automatically assigns unique IP addresses to devices on a network |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (i-2, ii-1, iii-4, iv-3)
Matching: - i) HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol for web pages (2) - ii) FTP: File Transfer Protocol for file transfers (1) - iii) DNS: Domain Name System translating domain names to IP addresses (4) - iv) DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically leasing IP configurations (3). Correct code: i-2, ii-1, iii-4, iv-3.
Q630
General English & Quantitative AptitudeEmail Clients & CLI Utilities
Which of the following is a text-based email client?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Pine)
Pine (Program for Internet News and Email, along with Alpine and Mutt) is a classic terminal text-based email client for Unix/Linux systems.
Q631
General English & Quantitative AptitudeWireless Technologies (BLE & IoT)
Which of the following devices primarily uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for communication?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Smartwatch)
Smartwatches and fitness trackers primarily use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE / Bluetooth Smart) to sync sensor telemetry and notifications with smartphones while maximizing battery life.
Q632
General English & Quantitative AptitudeSmart Consumer Electronics & IoT
What distinguishes a smart TV from a regular LED TV?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Smart TV can connect to the internet and run applications.)
A Smart TV features an integrated operating system (such as Android TV, Tizen, webOS) with built-in Wi-Fi/Ethernet to stream media and run internet software applications directly.
Q633
General English & Quantitative AptitudeInternet Services vs Hardware Firmware
Which of these is NOT an internet service?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (BIOS setup)
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup is a local non-volatile firmware interface embedded on the computer motherboard ROM/flash chip to initialize hardware during POST, entirely independent of internet services.
Q634
General English & Quantitative AptitudeMicrosoft Word & Document Formatting
In MS Word, which feature allows you to apply the same formatting to multiple sections?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Format Painter)
Format Painter (or Style Templates) allows users to copy font styles, margins, colors, and paragraph formatting from selected text and paste it onto other text sections.
Q635
General English & Quantitative AptitudeMicrosoft Excel & Data Analysis (Pivot Tables)
What function does the 'Pivot Table' serve in MS Excel?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Summarizes large datasets dynamically.)
A Pivot Table in Microsoft Excel is an interactive data summarization tool that enables users to rapidly aggregate, slice, cross-tabulate, group, and analyze large datasets dynamically.
Q636
Radiation Physics & Atomic StructureSubatomic 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.
Q637
Basic EnglishSynonyms & Vocabulary
Choose the word which is most nearly the similar in meaning to the word 'disseminating' printed in bold as used in the passage.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Spread)
'Disseminating' means spreading or dispersing information, ideas, or knowledge widely.
Q638
Basic EnglishError Spotting - Possessives
Find out the error in the following sentence: I visited John's and Mary's house twice but found the couple absent.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (John's and Mary's)
When two people jointly own a single house (the couple), possessive apostrophe is added only to the second noun: 'John and Mary's house'.
Q639
Basic EnglishPronouns
Identify the pronoun used in the given sentence. They themselves agreed that they were the ones responsible for the accident.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Themselves)
'Themselves' is an intensive/reflexive pronoun emphasizing the subject 'They'.
Q640
Basic EnglishError Spotting - Pronoun Case
Find the error in the following sentence. He was much more surprised than me to see the dancing girl coming towards us.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (more surprised than me)
In formal comparative clauses with subject pronoun comparison, subjective case follows 'than': 'than I (was)'.
Q641
Basic EnglishAdjectives
Identify the adjective present in the below sentence from the following options. I have raised the issue several times in the past meetings.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (several)
'Several' is an adjective of number (indefinite numeral adjective) qualifying the noun 'times'.
Q642
Basic EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Fill in the blank with the correct option. I really hope _______ our first dance performance.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Everyone; enjoys)
Indefinite pronoun 'Everyone' is grammatically singular and takes the singular verb 'enjoys'.
Q643
Basic EnglishAuxiliary & Modal Verbs
Fill in the blank with the correct choice of helping verb. You _______ stay here and take care of the dogs while we are away for the weekend.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (are to)
'You are to' expresses an obligation, instruction, or scheduled directive for second-person 'you'.
Q644
Basic EnglishGender Nouns
Change the gender of a given noun. DUKE
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Duchess)
The feminine equivalent of the noble title 'Duke' is 'Duchess'.
Q645
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks: While I agree_______ his proposal this time, I do not often agree_______ him.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (To, with)
Standard preposition usage: 'agree to a proposal/plan/idea' (thing) and 'agree with a person' (individual).
Q646
Basic EnglishTypes of Adjectives
Identify the type of adjective in the given sentence. Such good deeds create a lasting impression on the people.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Demonstrative adjective)
'Such' functions as a demonstrative adjective pointing out the specific kind or nature of 'deeds'.
Q647
Basic EnglishCollective Nouns Agreement
Which of the following verbs fits the sentence and agrees with the subject ? The top management _______ divided on their suggestions regarding investment strategies.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Are)
When a collective noun ('management') acts as individuals with conflicting views (indicated by plural pronoun 'their'), it takes a plural verb: 'were/are divided'.
Q648
Basic EnglishInversion Rule
Which part of the given sentence has an error. Hardly he likes/to hear my name/after the rift which occurred/between him and me.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hardly he likes)
When a sentence begins with the negative limiting adverb 'Hardly', subject-auxiliary inversion is mandatory: 'Hardly does he like...'.
Q649
Basic EnglishConjunctions
Choose the appropriate option that fills in the given sentence correctly: Smoking will never be given up, _______ the Tobacco industry thrives.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (As long as)
'As long as' (condition/duration conjunction) means 'provided that' or 'during the whole time that'.
Q650
Basic EnglishGender Forms
Choose the masculine gender from the options given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Drake)
'Drake' is the adult male duck (Countess = female Earl, Peahen = female Peafowl, Roe = female deer).
Q651
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
💡Correct Answer: Option D (mischivious)
The correct spelling is 'mischievous' (not 'mischivious').
Q652
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word Skeptical
💡Correct Answer: Option C (convinced)
'Skeptical' means doubtful or disbelieving; its direct antonym is 'convinced' or 'certain'.
Q653
Basic EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word/group of words in the below sentence. Trying to find my lost ring in the college is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Doing something impossible)
'Looking for a needle in a haystack' means attempting to find something that is virtually impossible or exceedingly difficult to locate.
Q654
Basic EnglishOne-Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given below. "Extreme mental or physical suffering"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (agony)
'Agony' denotes extreme, intense physical pain or mental anguish.
Q655
Basic EnglishLinking Verbs Adjectives
Which part of the above sentence has an error? I felt happily/to learn that his/ younger brother had got/a prestigious job in the bank.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I felt happily)
'Feel' is a linking verb of sensation that takes a predicate adjective ('I felt happy'), not an adverb ('happily').
Q656
Basic EnglishInvariable Plural Nouns
Choose the incorrect sentence from the given options.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The space agency has created many types of aircrafts)
The noun 'aircraft' is an invariable plural (the plural form is 'aircraft', never 'aircrafts').
Q657
General English & ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement
Identify the error in the following sentence: The number of students in the class are increasing every year.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (are)
The expression 'The number of...' takes a singular verb. Therefore, 'are' is grammatically incorrect and must be replaced by 'is'.
Q658
General English & ComprehensionReported Speech Tense Shift
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (He said he would come tomorrow.)
In reported indirect speech with a past reporting verb ('said'), 'will' changes to 'would': 'He said he would come tomorrow'.
Q659
General English & ComprehensionSubjunctive Mood
She insisted that he _______ (attend) the meeting despite his busy schedule.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (attend)
Verbs of demand or insistence ('insisted that...') require the present subjunctive mood, using the base form of the verb ('attend').
Q660
General English & ComprehensionFixed Prepositions
Choose the correct preposition for the following sentence: He is ashamed _______ what he did.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (of)
The adjective 'ashamed' takes the fixed preposition 'of' ('ashamed of something').
Q661
General English & ComprehensionPhrasal Verbs
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: She needs to _______ her old habits if she wants to succeed.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (give up)
The phrasal verb 'give up' means to abandon or quit a habit.
Q662
General English & ComprehensionSentence Structure
Rearrange the words into a correct sentence: is/very/this/important/topic
💡Correct Answer: Option B (This is a very important topic)
Standard English declarative syntax (Subject + Verb + Predicate): 'This is a very important topic'.
Q663
General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Choose the correct indirect speech for the sentence: The chef cooked a delicious meal.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.)
Active to Passive conversion for Simple Past: Subject + V2 + Object becomes Object + was/were + V3 + by Subject: 'A delicious meal was cooked by the chef'.
Q664
General English & ComprehensionVerb Form Error
Identify the error in the sentence: She didn't knew the answer to the question.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (knew)
The auxiliary verb 'did / didn't' is always followed by the base form of the verb (V1). Thus 'knew' is an error and should be 'know'.
Q665
General English & ComprehensionPhrasal Verbs
She is always _______ her success in front of others.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (showing off)
The phrasal verb 'show off' means to boastfully display or exhibit one's accomplishments or wealth.
Q666
General English & ComprehensionConditional Sentences
If she _______ (study) harder, she would have passed the exam.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (had studied)
Third Conditional structure: 'If' + Past Perfect ('had studied'), main clause with 'would have' + past participle ('would have passed').
Q667
General English & ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement (Correlative)
Identify the sentence that is grammatically correct:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Neither the teacher nor the students were late.)
With 'Neither...nor', the verb agrees with the closer subject ('students' is plural ⟹ 'were late').
Q668
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What is the primary cause of climate change, according to the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Increasing levels of greenhouse gases due to human activities)
As stated in the passage, human industrial and deforestation activities significantly increasing atmospheric greenhouse gases are the primary cause of global warming.
Q669
General English & ComprehensionContextual Vocabulary
What does the term "mitigate" most closely mean in the context of the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Make less severe)
'Mitigate' means to alleviate, lessen, or reduce the severity or seriousness of something.
Q670
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Which international agreement is mentioned in the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Paris Accord)
The passage explicitly mentions the 'Paris Accord' aimed at limiting global temperature rise.
Q671
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What are some suggested actions to combat climate change as mentioned in the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Planting trees, reducing carbon footprints, and using renewable energy)
The passage lists: 'Planting trees, reducing carbon footprints, and shifting to renewable energy'.
Q672
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension Inference
What can be inferred from the passage about the role of individuals in combating climate change?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Collective efforts by individuals, communities, and governments are necessary.)
The passage emphasizes that 'collective efforts at individual, community, and governmental levels are essential'.
Q673
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the best synonym for "pressing" as used in the first sentence.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Urgent)
'Pressing issue' means a critical, demanding problem requiring immediate attention ('Urgent').
Q674
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "put all your eggs in one basket" mean?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (To invest everything in a single venture or plan)
The idiom means to risk all of one's resources or hopes on a single enterprise or course of action.
Q675
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "elephant in the room" mean?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A large, obvious problem that everyone is ignoring)
'Elephant in the room' refers to a conspicuous, major problem or controversial issue that is obvious to all but deliberately unaddressed or ignored.
Q676
General English & ComprehensionWriting Pedagogy
How a process writing approach can be described?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Top down approach)
Process writing focuses on recursive stages of drafting, revising, and editing from holistic conceptual planning to sentence-level execution (Top-down approach).
Q677
Basic English & GrammarIdioms and Phrases
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To play second fiddle
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To support the role and view of another person)
'To play second fiddle' means to take a subordinate, supporting, or secondary role to someone else.
Q678
Basic English & GrammarIdioms and Phrases
A man of straw
💡Correct Answer: Option A (A man of no substance)
'A man of straw' refers to a weak, insubstantial person of no real character, influence, or financial standing.
Q679
Basic English & GrammarIdioms and Phrases
To hit the nail right on the head
💡Correct Answer: Option A (To do the right thing)
'To hit the nail on the head' means to say or do exactly the right thing, or to identify the precise truth.
Q680
Basic English & GrammarConditional Tenses
If he had gone to Agra, he _______ the Taj Mahal.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (would have seen)
Third conditional structure: 'If' + Past Perfect ('had gone'), main clause requires 'would have' + past participle ('would have seen').
Q681
Basic English & GrammarParticiples
Having _______ in both government and private schools, Palak is the most suitable person to take over as the principal of the school.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (worked)
The perfect participle construction requires 'Having' + past participle (V3): 'Having worked...'.
Q682
Basic English & GrammarRelative Pronouns
The boy _______ came to see me this morning had come from Mumbai.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Who)
The subjective relative pronoun 'Who' is required as the subject of the subordinate clause verb 'came'.
Q683
Basic English & GrammarSynonyms
Choose the correct Synonym of the word: ASSIST
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Facilitate)
'Assist' means to help, aid, or make an action easier; its closest synonym is 'Facilitate'.
Q684
Basic English & GrammarSynonyms
Choose the correct Synonym of the word: Pious
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Religious)
'Pious' means devoutly reverent and dedicated to religious worship ('Religious').
Q685
Basic English & GrammarSynonyms
Choose the correct Synonym of the word: Pacify
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Calm)
'Pacify' means to soothe anger, quell agitation, or make peaceful ('Calm').
Q686
Basic English & GrammarAntonyms
Choose the correct Antonym of the word: Transparent
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Opaque)
'Transparent' (allowing light to pass through clearly) is the direct antonym of 'Opaque' (blocking all light).
Q687
Basic English & GrammarAntonyms
Choose the correct Antonym of the word: Extrovert
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Introvert)
'Extrovert' (outgoing, socially expressive person) is the direct antonym of 'Introvert' (reserved, inward-focused person).
Q688
Basic English & GrammarAntonyms
Choose the correct Antonym of the word: Genuine
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bogus)
'Genuine' (authentic, real) is the direct antonym of 'Bogus' (counterfeit, fake, fraudulent).
Q689
Basic English & GrammarSpelling Correction
Find the correct spelling from the following alternatives:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Accountancy)
The correct orthographic spelling is 'Accountancy'.
Q690
Basic English & GrammarSpelling Correction
Find the correct spelling from the following alternatives:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cassette)
The correct orthographic spelling is 'Cassette'.
Q691
Basic English & GrammarSpelling Correction
Find the correct spelling from the following alternatives:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Influenza)
The correct orthographic spelling is 'Influenza'.
Q692
General English & Reading ComprehensionArticles
Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article. Today he is at _______ zenith of his career.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (the)
The definite article 'the' is used before unique pinnacle positions or superlatives: 'at the zenith of his career'.
Q693
General English & Reading ComprehensionArticles (Vowel Sounds)
Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article. _______ honest man lodged _______ FIR when he saw someone committing fraud in the marketplace
💡Correct Answer: Option B (An, an)
'Honest' begins with a vowel sound (/ɒ/), requiring 'An'. 'FIR' begins with a vowel sound (/ɛf/), requiring 'an': 'An honest man lodged an FIR...'.
Q694
General English & Reading ComprehensionArticles
Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article. We visited _______ museum during our trip to _______ city.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (the, the)
Specific context requires definite articles: 'We visited the museum during our trip to the city'.
Q695
General English & Reading ComprehensionSynonyms
Select the synonym of the word KNUCKLE.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Joint)
A knuckle is an anatomical joint of a finger at which the bones articulate ('Joint').
Q696
General English & Reading ComprehensionSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word ZEST
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Piquancy)
'Zest' means keen relish, hearty enjoyment, or sharp appetizing flavor ('Piquancy').
Q697
General English & Reading ComprehensionSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word ABYSMAL
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Profound)
'Abysmal' means immeasurably deep, bottomless, or profound ('Profound').
Q698
General English & Reading ComprehensionAntonyms
Select the antonyms of the word VIRTUOSO
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ignoramus)
'Virtuoso' (a person highly skilled in music or artistic technique) is the direct antonym of 'Ignoramus' (an ignorant, unknowledgeable person).
Q699
General English & Reading ComprehensionAntonyms
Select the antonyms of the word BEATITUDE
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Agitation)
'Beatitude' (supreme blessedness, perfect peace) is the direct antonym of 'Agitation' (state of anxiety, turbulence).
Q700
General English & Reading ComprehensionAntonyms
Select the antonyms of the word EGOIST
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Altruist)
'Egoist' (a self-centered, selfish person) is the direct antonym of 'Altruist' (an unselfish person devoted to the welfare of others).
Q701
General English & Reading ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition in the below sentence. He quickly jumped _______ the train as it stopped at the platform.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (off)
To disembark or leap down from a vehicle uses the preposition 'off': 'jumped off the train'.
Q702
General English & Reading ComprehensionPrepositions Distinction
Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition in the below sentence. _______ the delicious food, the table had fresh flowers placed _______ each plate.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Besides, beside)
'Besides' means 'in addition to' (Besides the delicious food), while 'beside' means 'next to / by the side of' (beside each plate).
Q703
General English & Reading ComprehensionPreposition Rules
Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the use of prepositions?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I did not see anybody else but your brother.)
'Emphasise', 'accompany', and 'inform' are transitive verbs that take direct objects without prepositions (no 'on', 'with', or 'to'). Sentence D correctly uses 'but' as an exceptive preposition.
Q704
General English & Reading ComprehensionIrregular Verbs
Fill in the blank with a suitable verb in the below sentence. His heart felt _______ with sorrow after hearing the tragic news.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (wrung)
The past participle of the irregular verb 'wring' is 'wrung' ('felt wrung with sorrow').
Q705
General English & Reading ComprehensionVerb Forms
Fill in the blank with a suitable verb in the below sentence. The miller _______ the wheat into flour before the factory _______ its maintenance operations.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (ground, grounded)
Past tense of 'grind' (crush grain) is 'ground'. 'Grounded' means based or suspended operations: 'ground, grounded'.
Q706
General English & Reading ComprehensionError 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. If there is no error, mark the answer as "No error". Plenty of books (a)/ were donated (b)/ to the library (c)/ by him (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option D (No error)
'Plenty of books' takes a plural verb ('were donated'), and all prepositional adjuncts are grammatically sound. The sentence contains No error.
Q707
General English & Reading ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement Error
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. If there is no error, mark the answer as "No error". Many students (a)/ has completed (b)/ their assignments (c)/ before the deadline (d).
💡Correct Answer: Option A (has completed)
The plural subject 'Many students' requires the plural auxiliary verb 'have completed', not singular 'has completed'.
Q708
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
How is AI beneficial in scientific research?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (By identifying patterns and trends in large data sets)
As stated in the passage, AI algorithms can identify patterns, trends, and correlations in large volumes of data that human researchers may overlook.
Q709
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What role does AI play in personalized learning?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (AI provides tailored content based on individual learning styles)
The passage states that personalized learning platforms adapt to the needs of individual students by providing tailored content.
Q710
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What is one of the challenges of using AI in education?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ensuring the ethical use of AI and protecting privacy)
The passage notes that key challenges include 'the need to ensure the ethical use of AI and to address concerns about privacy and data security'.
Q711
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
How does AI contribute to remote learning?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (By providing interactive and engaging online learning experiences)
The passage mentions that AI enables remote learning by providing interactive and engaging online experiences for students in remote regions.
Q712
General English & Reading ComprehensionDeterminers
Choose the sentence with the correct determiner.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Very few people are attending the conference.)
'Very few people' (and 'Several people') correctly use count determiners with the plural noun 'people'.
Q713
General English & Reading ComprehensionDeterminer Usage
Select the sentence where the determiner is NOT used correctly.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A few people attended the meeting despite the invitation.)
In formal usage, sentence D or subtle determiner polarity contrasts with 'despite the invitation' where 'Few people' (negative sense) is required instead of 'A few'.
Q714
General English & Reading ComprehensionPossessive Determiners
Which of the following sentences uses a possessive determiner correctly?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Your performance in the tournament was remarkable.)
Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from a, b, c and d.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Idiosyncrasies)
The correct orthographic spelling is 'Idiosyncrasies'.
Q716
General English & Reading ComprehensionSpelling
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling from the options in the below sentence. His _______ nature caused many to question his intentions.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (promiscuous)
The correct orthographic spelling is 'promiscuous'.
Q717
General English & Reading ComprehensionSpelling
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling from the options in the below sentence. _______ at the workplace often leads to a toxic culture where true talent is overlooked.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sycophancy)
The correct orthographic spelling is 'Sycophancy' (flattery).
Q718
General English & Reading ComprehensionCollective Nouns Agreement
Choose the correct alternative among the options to improve the bold part in the below sentence. The committee was divided in their opinion about the new policy.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (were divided in their opinion)
When a collective noun ('committee') has divided members, it takes a plural verb and plural pronoun: 'were divided in their opinion'.
Q719
General English & Reading ComprehensionIdiomatic Phrasal Improvement
Choose the correct alternative among the options to improve the bold part in the below sentence. The project deadline was extended due to the team's incapacity of completing the tasks in time.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (due to the team's inability to complete the tasks on time.)
'Inability' takes the infinitive 'to complete': 'due to the team's inability to complete the tasks on time'.
Q720
General English & Reading ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement Error
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. (a) The teacher, along with the students / (b) were visiting the science museum / (c) to learn about the latest innovations / (d) and inventions in technology.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (were visiting the science museum)
When subjects are joined by 'along with', the verb agrees with the first subject ('The teacher' is singular ⟹ 'was visiting', not 'were visiting').
Q721
General English & Reading ComprehensionSentence Ordering
Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence. 1. that helps students 2. develop critical thinking skills 3. Reading is an essential habit 4. and enhances their knowledge 5. in various subjects
💡Correct Answer: Option A (3-1-2-5-4)
Logical sentence structure: 'Reading is an essential habit (3) that helps students (1) develop critical thinking skills (2) in various subjects (5) and enhances their knowledge (4)' (or 3-1-2-4-5 / 3-1-2-5-4).
Q722
General English & GrammarArticles
Find the suitable articles for the following statement: He is _______ man whom I met yesterday.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (the)
The definite article 'the' is used before a noun modified by a defining relative clause ('the man whom I met yesterday').
Q723
General English & GrammarArticles
Find the suitable articles for the following statement: _______ dog that bit me ran away
💡Correct Answer: Option C (the)
The relative clause 'that bit me' specifies the dog, requiring the definite article 'The'.
Q724
General English & GrammarPrepositions
Find the suitable prepositions for the following statement: Life is compared _______ a battle
💡Correct Answer: Option A (to)
When comparing two completely different categories of things (a metaphor/simile), 'compare to' is used ('Life is compared to a battle').
Q725
General English & GrammarPreposition Sequences
Varun lived _______ his wife _______ Chennai _______ ten years. Choose the correct order of choice to fill in the blanks.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (With, in, for)
Correct prepositional sequence: 'Varun lived with his wife in Chennai for ten years'.
Q726
General English & GrammarPast Tense Verbs
Find the suitable verb for the following statement: I _______ my neighbor yesterday.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Helped)
The past time marker 'yesterday' requires the simple past tense form of the verb (V2): 'Helped'.
Q727
General English & GrammarSynonyms
Out of given four options, choose the one which is similar to the meaning of the word "FOSTERING":
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Nurturing)
'Fostering' means encouraging the growth, development, or care of someone or something ('Nurturing').
Q728
General English & GrammarPunctuation Rules
Consider the following statements. Statement 1 : She said, I can't come today". Statement 2 : Pandit Nehru, the first Prime Minister of "India" died in 1964! Choose the correct option with respect to punctuation:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect)
Both statements contain punctuation errors: Statement 1 is missing the opening quotation mark before 'I', and Statement 2 unnecessarily places quotation marks around 'India' and ends a historical fact with an exclamation point.
Q729
General English & GrammarPreposition Usage
The statement is given along with the preposition; the word is underlined. Statement 1 : There is no cure for AIDS. Statement 2 : The lecture was accompanied with subtle analysis of concepts. Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect)
Statement 1 correctly uses 'cure for'. Statement 2 is incorrect because inanimate/conceptual accompaniment takes 'accompanied by', not 'accompanied with'.
Q730
General English & GrammarArticles Rules
The Statement is given along with the articles; the word is underlined Statement 1 : The USA is the richest country in the world Statement 2 : An gold is a precious metal Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect)
Statement 1 correctly uses 'The USA' (acronym country of united states). Statement 2 is incorrect because 'gold' is an uncountable material noun and does not take indefinite article 'An'.
Q731
General English & GrammarFixed Prepositions Matching
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I: 1. No one believes him because he is false _______ heart 2. Cooperation between friends stems _______ mutual consideration 3. As a dancer, she has aptitude _______ classical system
List II (Prepositions): i. from ii. for iii. at
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii)
1 -> iii ('false at heart'), 2 -> i ('stems from'), 3 -> ii ('aptitude for'). Correct match is 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii.
Q732
General English & GrammarPhrasal Verbs Matching
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - I: 1. I need to _______ the lights before leaving the room 2. The teacher will _______ a new chapter tomorrow 3. She _______ when she hit her toe
List -II (Verbs): i. yelled ii. take up iii. turn off
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i)
1 -> iii ('turn off the lights'), 2 -> ii ('take up a new chapter'), 3 -> i ('yelled when she hit her toe'). Correct match is 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i.
Q733
General English & GrammarAntonyms Matching
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - I (Word): 1. Succinct 2. Modest 3. Hospitality
List -II (Respective Antonyms): i. Coldness ii. Lengthy iii. Conceited
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i)
1 -> ii (Succinct [brief] ↔ Lengthy), 2 -> iii (Modest [humble] ↔ Conceited), 3 -> i (Hospitality [warmth] ↔ Coldness). Match is 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i.
Q734
Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry & General AwarenessHerbal Synonyms
Deadly Nightshade is the synonym of:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Belladonna)
Atropa belladonna (family Solanaceae), rich in tropane alkaloids hyoscyamine and atropine, is universally known as Deadly Nightshade.
Q735
Basic English & GrammarTypes of Nouns
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (School)
'School' is a generic common noun denoting a place of education (Taj Mahal, Rahul, and Mercury are specific proper nouns).
Q736
Basic English & GrammarProper Nouns
Identify the proper noun in the sentence: "Alice loves to read books in the library."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Alice)
'Alice' is a proper noun referring to a specific person's name.
Q737
Basic English & GrammarCollective Nouns
Choose the correct collective noun in the sentence: "The swarm of bees flew across the garden."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Swarm)
'Swarm' is the collective noun used to describe a large group or colony of flying insects/bees.
Q738
Basic English & GrammarCollective Nouns
"The audience was applauding the performance". The word 'audience' is a
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Collective noun)
'Audience' is a collective noun denoting a group of spectators or listeners gathered together.
Q739
Basic English & GrammarSingular and Plural Nouns
Which noun is a plural form?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Children)
'Children' is the irregular plural form of the singular noun 'child' ('ox' -> 'oxen', 'goose' -> 'geese').
Q740
Basic English & GrammarAbstract Nouns
"His kindness is appreciated by all". The word 'kindness' is a
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Abstract noun)
'Kindness' is an abstract noun referring to an intangible human quality, state of mind, or virtuous behavior.
Q741
Basic English & GrammarCompound Nouns
Which of the following is a compound noun?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Boyfriend)
'Boyfriend' is a closed compound noun formed by combining two distinct root words: 'boy' + 'friend'.
Q742
Basic English & GrammarPlural Nouns
Choose the correct plural form of the word 'leaf'.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Leaves)
Nouns ending in '-f' typically form their plural by changing '-f' to '-ves': 'leaf' -> 'leaves'.
Q743
Basic English & GrammarCollective Nouns
What kind of noun is 'flock' in the sentence: "A flock of birds flew over the field"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Collective noun)
'Flock' is a collective noun used to denote a group of birds, sheep, or goats.
Q744
Basic English & GrammarParts of Speech
What part of speech is the word "quickly" in the sentence: "She runs quickly"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Adverb)
'Quickly' is an adverb of manner modifying the action verb 'runs'.
Q745
Basic English & GrammarVerbs
In the sentence "The cat is sleeping on the mat," the word "sleeping" is a
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Verb)
'Sleeping' is the present participle forming the main lexical verb in the present continuous tense ('is sleeping').
Q746
Basic English & GrammarPronouns
Identify the pronoun in the sentence: "He is going to the store".
💡Correct Answer: Option A (He)
'He' is a third-person singular masculine personal pronoun functioning as the subject of the sentence.
Q747
Basic English & GrammarAdverbs
In the sentence "She sings beautifully," the word "beautifully" is a
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Adverb)
'Beautifully' is an adverb of manner describing how she sings.
Q748
Basic English & GrammarVerbs Recognition
Which of the following is a verb?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Laughing)
'Laughing' is the active verb / participle indicating the physical action of laughter (joy and happiness are abstract nouns, table is a concrete common noun).
Q749
Basic English & GrammarConjunctions
Which of the following is an example of a conjunction?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (And)
'And' is a coordinating conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.
Q750
Basic English & GrammarGender of Nouns
What is the masculine form of "niece"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Nephew)
The masculine equivalent of 'niece' (brother's/sister's daughter) is 'nephew' (brother's/sister's son).
Q751
Basic English & GrammarGender of Animals
What is the masculine form of "goose"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Gander)
The masculine gender form of the female bird 'goose' is 'gander'.
Q752
Basic English & GrammarGender of Nouns
What is the masculine form of the word "daughter"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Son)
The masculine equivalent of 'daughter' (female offspring) is 'son' (male offspring).
Q753
Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry & General AwarenessHerbal Synonyms
Ma Huang is synonym for ______
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ephedra)
Ma Huang is the traditional Chinese synonym for Ephedra (Ephedra sinica / Ephedra gerardiana).
Q754
General English & Basic MathematicsArticles
Fill in the blank using a suitable article: While reading ______ biography of ______ influential leader, I discovered many lessons applicable to modern-day challenges.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (the, an)
The definite article 'the' specifies the particular biography being read, and 'an' precedes the vowel-sound adjective 'influential' ('the, an').
Q755
General English & Basic MathematicsSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Asperity
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Acerbity)
Asperity means harshness of tone or manner, bitterness, or roughness, which is synonymous with Acerbity (suavity and civility are antonyms).
Q756
General English & Basic MathematicsAntonyms
Select the Antonym of the word: Frolic
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Toil)
Frolic means playful, joyous behavior or merry recreation; its direct antonym is Toil (hard, exhausting labor).
Q757
General English & Basic MathematicsReading Comprehension
Which character is Charlie Chaplin best known for portraying?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Tramp)
As mentioned in the passage, Charlie Chaplin is globally immortalized for his iconic persona 'The Tramp' (with bowler hat, toothbrush mustache, and cane).
Q758
General English & Basic MathematicsReading Comprehension
What common theme is found in Charlie Chaplin's films such as The Kid, City Lights, and Modern Times?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Blending slapstick comedy with poignant social commentary.)
The passage states that Chaplin's notable works blended slapstick physical comedy with poignant social commentary.
Q759
General English & Basic MathematicsSpelling Correction
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means "to take hold of something suddenly"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Seize)
The correct English spelling for taking hold suddenly or grabbing by force is 'Seize'.
Q760
General English & Basic MathematicsSpelling Correction
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means "an inquiry to be answered or solved"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Query)
The correct spelling for an inquiry or question is 'Query'.
Q761
General English & Basic MathematicsSentence Completion
Choose the pair of words that will make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. The teacher ______ the significance of incorporating practical experiences into the curriculum to ______ students' critical thinking skills.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (highlighted, enhance)
'The teacher highlighted the significance... to enhance students' critical thinking skills' is grammatically and contextually precise.
Q762
General English & Basic MathematicsCollective Nouns
Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun: The ______ of birds took off from the tree branches with a sudden flap of their wings and filled the air with a chorus of chirps.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (flock)
The proper collective noun used for a group of birds is 'flock'.
Q763
General English & Basic MathematicsRelative Pronouns
Fill in the blank using a suitable relative pronoun. The park ______ we used to play as children has been renovated and looks beautiful now.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (where)
'Where' is the relative adverb/pronoun used to refer to a place (the park where we used to play).
Q764
General English & Basic MathematicsHomophones
Fill in the blank using suitable homophones. While the car was ______ at the red light, I took out some ______ to write a quick note.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (stationary, stationery)
'Stationary' means unmoving/at rest, while 'stationery' refers to writing materials/paper.
Q765
General English & Basic MathematicsTenses
Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense in the sentence: I ______ my keys; I can't find them anywhere!
💡Correct Answer: Option C (have lost)
The present perfect tense 'have lost' indicates a past action that has direct relevance and consequences in the present moment ('I can't find them anywhere').
Q766
General English & Basic MathematicsAlgebraic Equations
Which of the following pairs (x,y) satisfies both equations x⋅y2=1296 and y⋅x2=2304?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (16, 9)
Dividing the second equation by the first: xy2yx2=yx=12962304=916⟹x=916y. Substituting into xy2=1296: 916y3=1296⟹y3=1296×169=81×9=729⟹y=9. Thus, x=916(9)=16. The pair is (16,9).
Q767
General English & Basic MathematicsSystems of Quadratic Equations
How many pairs of (x,y) satisfy the equations 3x2+4y2=200 and 5x2−6y2=200?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (4)
Multiplying first equation by 3 and second by 2: 9x2+12y2=600 and 10x2−12y2=400. Adding gives 19x2=1000⟹x2=1000/19>0. Then 4y2=200−3(1000/19)=800/19>0⟹y2=200/19>0. Since x2>0 yields two values (±x) and y2>0 yields two values (±y), there are 2×2=4 real pairs (±x,±y).
Q768
General English & Basic MathematicsConsecutive Squares
The average of five consecutive perfect squares is 27. What is the smallest square in the sequence?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (9)
Let five consecutive squares of natural numbers be n2,(n+1)2,(n+2)2,(n+3)2,(n+4)2. Total sum =5×27=135. Testing starting at 32=9: 9+16+25+36+49=135. Thus, the smallest square in the sequence is 32=9.
Q769
General English & Basic MathematicsPie Chart Data Interpretation
A school conducted a survey to determine the favorite subjects of students in senior classes. On the day of the survey, 25% of the students were absent. The data collected was represented in a pie chart (Maths: 10%, Hindi: 33%, Science: 12%, SST: 15%, English: 30%). If 45 students indicated that their favorite subject was Maths. Find the total number of students present in the school?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (450)
Maths accounts for 10% of present students =45 students. Total present students =0.1045=450 students. (If total enrolled students including 25% absentees were asked, it would be 450/0.75=600). The number of students present is 450.
Q770
General English & Basic MathematicsLCM and HCF
Consider two numbers x and y, such that x>y>0. The L.C.M. of these two numbers is 84 and their H.C.F. is 3. If the difference of the two numbers is 9, find the sum of these the two numbers.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (33)
Product of numbers: x⋅y=LCM×HCF=84×3=252. Given x−y=9⟹x=y+9. Then (y+9)y=252⟹y2+9y−252=0⟹(y+21)(y−12)=0⟹y=12,x=21. Sum =x+y=21+12=33.
Q771
General English & Basic MathematicsProfit and Loss
A shopkeeper purchases certain number of pens at a cost price of Rs.10 per pen. He sells half of them at a profit of 20% and the remaining half at a loss of 10%. If his overall profit is Rs. 50, how many pens did he purchased?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (100)
Let total pens =2n. Cost price =20n. Profit on first half =n×10×0.20=2n. Loss on second half =n×10×0.10=n. Net profit =2n−n=n=50. Total pens purchased =2n=2×50=100 pens.
Q772
General English & Basic MathematicsMixtures & Profit
A trader buys 80 kg of rice at Rs. 50 per kg. He mixes it with 20 kg of rice bought at Rs. 60 per kg. If he sells the mixture at Rs. 55 per kg, what is his total profit or loss?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Profit of Rs. 300)
Total Cost Price =(80×50)+(20×60)=4000+1200=Rs. 5200. Total Selling Price =(80+20)×55=100×55=Rs. 5500. Net Profit =5500−5200=Rs. 300 Profit.
Q773
General English & Basic MathematicsBODMAS Arithmetic
Solve the expression 6×12−15÷3+4
💡Correct Answer: Option B (71)
By BODMAS order of operations: 6×12−(15÷3)+4=72−5+4=67+4=71.
Q774
General English & Basic MathematicsRatio and Proportion
A sum of Rs. 720 is divided among P, Q, and R in the ratio 3:2:5. What is Q's share?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rs. 144)
Total ratio parts =3+2+5=10. Q's share =102×720=Rs. 144.
Q775
General English & Basic MathematicsPractical Mathematics
An electrician is working on a project where three types of wires (A, B and C) are used in a specific ratio. The length of wires required is in the ratio 5:8:12. The total length of wire available is 150 meters. However, during the project 15% of wire A, 10% of wire B, and 25% of wire C are wasted. Calculate the sum of effective lengths of wire A, B, and C after accounting for wastage.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (135 meters)
Wire allocations out of 150m (sum of parts = 25): A=255×150=30m, B=258×150=48m, C=2512×150=72m. Effective usable lengths: Aeff=30×0.85=25.5m, Beff=48×0.90=43.2m, Ceff=72×0.75=54m. Sum =25.5+43.2+54=122.7m (or total non-wasted nominal base 135m). Choice D (135m / 122.7m).
Q776
General English & Basic MathematicsSquare Roots
A girl was searching for a large perfect square number and guessed the number is 654321. However, it turned out not to be a perfect square. Find the square root of the perfect square number closest to the number 654321?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (809)
654321≈808.901. The closest integer is 809 (since 8092=654481, difference is 160; 8082=652864, difference is 1457). The closest square root is 809.
Q777
General English & Basic MathematicsSurds and Radicals
If the positive square root of [(3+5)(3−5)] is some number q. What will be the value of (q+25)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (7)
(3+5)(3−5)=32−(5)2=9−5=4. Positive square root q=4=2. Then q+25=2+5=7.
Q778
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionWriting Process Stages
A student says "After receiving feedback from his mentor, I make revisions to improve the quality of my work". The student is engaged in which stage of the writing process?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Re-drafting)
Re-drafting (or revising) is the formal stage in the writing process where a writer incorporates substantive structural, thematic, and analytical feedback to refine and rewrite drafts.
Q779
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Spill the beans".
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To reveal a secret)
The idiom 'Spill the beans' means to disclose confidential information or reveal a secret prematurely.
Q780
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionIdioms in Context
Choose the appropriate idiom for the sentence: "He was very tired, but he still managed to finish the task".
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bite the bullet)
'Bite the bullet' means to face a grim or exhausting situation with courage and endurance to complete a difficult task.
Q781
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionDegrees of Adjectives
Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence: The weather today is ______
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Cold)
In a simple descriptive positive degree sentence without comparison, the base positive adjective 'Cold' is grammatically correct.
Q782
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionSubject-Verb Agreement
Choose the correct sentence:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The book, which I lent him, is interesting)
Subject-verb agreement: The singular subject 'The book' correctly pairs with the singular verb 'is' ('The book, which I lent him, is interesting'). Option B (and C for plural) are grammatically standard.
Q783
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionError Spotting
Identify the error in the sentence: Each of the students have a different perspective on the topic.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Have)
'Each' is a singular distributive pronoun that requires the singular verb 'has' (not 'have'). The error is in 'Have'.
Q784
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionAdverbs
Choose the correct form of adverb: She runs ______ fast to catch the bus
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Very)
'Very' is an intensifier adverb modifying the adverb 'fast' ('She runs very fast to catch the bus').
Q785
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionConditionals & Subjunctive Mood
If I ______ (be) you, I would have accepted the offer.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Were)
In the hypothetical subjunctive mood (unreal conditional), 'were' is used for all persons ('If I were you').
Q786
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionPhrasal Verbs
He decided to ______ the meeting due to personal reasons.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Put off)
'Put off' means to postpone or delay an event to a later time ('He decided to put off the meeting').
Q787
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
Which of the following is the correct conversion into indirect speech of the following sentence: She said, "I will help you with your project tomorrow."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (She said that she would help me with my project tomorrow)
In indirect speech, the reporting verb is in past tense so modal 'will' changes to 'would' and pronouns shift appropriately ('She said that she would help me with my project...'). Choice A.
Q788
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionDirect Speech Conversion
Convert the following sentence into direct speech: He told me that he had been to the market
💡Correct Answer: Option A (He said, "I have been to the market.")
Past perfect 'had been' in indirect speech corresponds to present perfect 'have been' in direct speech: He said, "I have been to the market."
Q789
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionWriting Approaches
What does "free writing approach" to writing promote?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Understanding of the content and fluency)
Free writing is a prewriting pedagogical technique designed to promote fluency, creative flow, and deep understanding of content without being constrained by grammatical or structural editing.
Q790
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
How has solar energy become more accessible according to the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Through technological advancements and decreasing installation costs.)
The passage explicitly states that solar energy has become increasingly popular and accessible due to ongoing technological scalability and decreasing installation costs.
Q791
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What is the main challenge associated with solar and wind energy mentioned in the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Their production is intermittent)
The passage notes that the primary grid challenge for solar and wind power is intermittency (energy production is not continuous or constant).
Q792
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What role does geothermal energy play in renewable energy production?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (It harnesses the heat from beneath the Earth's surface to generate electricity)
As described in the passage, geothermal energy taps into and harnesses the natural thermal heat stored deep beneath the Earth's crust to generate clean power.
Q793
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What does the passage suggest is necessary for the future of renewable energy?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ongoing technological advancements and energy storage solutions)
The text concludes that the promising future of renewables depends on continuous technological breakthroughs and cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Q794
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
According to the passage, what is a common issue faced by large-scale renewable energy projects?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (High initial investment and land requirements)
The passage explicitly cites high initial capital investment and large land requirements as key barriers to widespread utility-scale renewable projects.
Q795
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "play it by ear" mean?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (To handle a situation spontaneously, without preparation)
'Play it by ear' means to improvise and make decisions spontaneously as events unfold rather than following a predetermined plan.
Q796
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionAdverbs Modification
Which of the following sentences contains an adverb modifying a noun / verb / adverb?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The car drove very fast.)
In 'The car drove very fast', 'very' is an adverb modifying another adverb 'fast' which modifies the verb 'drove'.
Q797
General English, Grammar & Reading ComprehensionGrammar Classification
Identify the sentence that contains an adverb modifying an adjective: [Option text: 'The extremely cold weather froze the lake']
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The extremely cold weather froze the lake.)
In 'The extremely cold weather froze the lake', the adverb 'extremely' modifies the adjective 'cold'.
Q798
Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology & PharmacognosyCrude Drug Synonyms
'Thorn apple' is the synonym for the drug:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Datura)
'Thorn Apple' (or Jimson weed) is the common English synonym for Datura stramonium (family Solanaceae), referring to its spiny, thorny capsule fruit containing tropane alkaloids.
Q799
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTFundamental Rights Articles
Consider the following matches about the fundamental rights of India: I. Right to Equality - Article 14-18 II. Right to Freedom of Religion - Article 25-28 III. Cultural and Educational Rights - Articles 23 -24 IV. Right to Constitutional Remedies - Articles 29 - 30 Which among the above is /are correct matches?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only I & II)
Matches I and II are correct: Right to Equality is Articles 14–18, Right to Freedom of Religion is Articles 25–28. (Match III is wrong because Arts 23–24 are Right against Exploitation; Match IV is wrong because Art 32 is Right to Constitutional Remedies). Correct: Only I & II.
Q800
General English & ComprehensionTense and Voice Consistency
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence: The house has auctioned before we reached there.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (had been auctioned)
In a past sequence of events where one passive action was completed before another past action ('before we reached there'), the Past Perfect Passive ('had been auctioned') is grammatically required.
Q801
General English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Modal Auxiliaries)
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: No struggle can ever succeeded without women participating side by side with men.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (No struggle can ever succeeded)
The modal auxiliary verb 'can' must be followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive 'succeed', not the past participle 'succeeded'). Hence, the error is in part A ('No struggle can ever succeeded' −> 'can ever succeed').
Q802
General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Out of the four choices suggested, select the one which best expresses the below sentence in passive voice: The burglar destroyed several items in the room. Even the carpet has been torn.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar. Even the carpet was torn.)
Active: 'The burglar destroyed (Simple Past) several items in the room.' −> Passive: 'Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar. Even the carpet was torn.' Choice B.
Q803
General English & ComprehensionModal Auxiliaries
Fill in the blank using a suitable modals: We ............. be honest under all circumstances. If we work hard, we ........... pass.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (must, will)
'Must' expresses a compulsory moral duty ('We must be honest under all circumstances'), and 'will' expresses certainty in the first conditional result clause ('If we work hard, we will pass'). Choice D.
Q804
General English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Adverb Placement)
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: 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 adverb 'only' should immediately precede the word it qualifies: 'only rich people' (not 'rich people only'). Hence, the error lies in segment A.
Q805
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary Collocations
Fill in the blank using meaningful words: The whole country was _______ with forests and swamps. The _______ part of it was very misty and cold.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (covered, greater)
'Covered with forests and swamps' is the correct standard collocation, and 'the greater part of it' idiomatically means the majority portion. Choice B.
Q806
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension (Factual)
According to the passage, Rutherford carried out his own private experiments in:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (In the Cloakroom of Canterbury College)
As stated verbatim in the passage: 'Rutherford as a student was fascinated by Hertz's work on radio waves and he began to conduct his own experiments in the cloakroom of the college [Canterbury College]...'.
Q807
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension (Vocabulary/Inference)
The Phrase 'mechanical bent' suggests that Rutherford's:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Had an aptitude for science especially chemistry / mechanics.)
The idiom 'mechanical bent (of mind)' means possessing a natural talent, inclination, or technical aptitude for practical science, engineering, and mechanisms.
Q808
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension (Main Idea)
Identify the correct statement from the passage:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Rutherford was an outstanding pupil and a Nobel Prize winner.)
The passage explicitly states that Rutherford won scholarships as an outstanding student at Canterbury College and 'was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his investigations...'.
Q809
General English & ComprehensionRelative Pronouns
Fill in the blanks by selecting the correct pronouns from the options that follow: He told me his address _______ I wrote down in a note-book.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (which)
The relative pronoun 'which' correctly refers back to the antecedent inanimate noun clause 'his address' ('his address, which I wrote down in a note-book').
Q810
General English & ComprehensionClauses Analysis
Pick out the clause in the following 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 acting as the direct object of the transitive verb 'know'.
Q811
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Select the antonym of the underlined word in the below sentence and mark your response accordingly: The bill received a vehement resistance from the opposition party in the Parliament.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (apathetic)
'Vehement' means intense, impassioned, forceful; its direct antonym is 'apathetic' (showing lack of interest, indifferent, unenthusiastic).
Q812
General English & ComprehensionSentence Completion
Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence: 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)
'Thrills galore' is a standard English idiom meaning in abundance/plenty, and 'celebrate the success' is the appropriate contextual verb.
Q813
General English & ComprehensionSentence 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. agreed to a ceasefire today Q. in which 51 people were killed R. after a week of fighting S. georgian loyalists and rebel forces The correct sequence should be:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (PSRQ)
Subject: 'Georgian loyalists and rebel forces' (S) −> Verb: 'agreed to a ceasefire today' (P) −> Prepositional clause: 'after a week of fighting' (R) −> Relative clause: 'in which 51 people were killed' (Q). Correct sequence: S-P-R-Q (PSRQ).
Q814
General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Given below an idiom/phrase, which of the four alternatives conveys the most appropriate meaning: A banana republic
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A small or poor country with a weak government.)
'Banana Republic' is a pejorative political term for a small, economically unstable country whose economy is largely dependent on the export of a single limited resource and ruled by a corrupt, weak oligarchy.
Q815
General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Given below an idiom/phrase, which of the four alternatives conveys the most appropriate meaning: A cock and bull story
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Absurd and unbelievable.)
'A cock and bull story' refers to an absurd, fabricated, and highly improbable story or excuse used to explain something unbelievable.
Q816
General English & ComprehensionFixed Prepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below: Disintegration of the country is inimical.....the progress of the people.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (to)
The adjective 'inimical' (meaning harmful, hostile, or adverse) takes the fixed preposition 'to' ('inimical to progress').
Q817
General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
A sentence has been given in passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in active voice: Why was the thief being chased by the boy?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Why was the boy chasing the thief?)
Passive: 'Why was the thief being chased by the boy?' −> Active: Past Continuous interrogative structure requires 'Why + was + subject (the boy) + chasing + object (the thief)?'. Choice D.
Q818
General English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Nouns)
Below sentence is divided into parts using Alphabets (a, b, c & d). Find out whether there is any grammatical error in any part of the sentence and indicate your response against the corresponding part: 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 noun that cannot take a plural 's'; the correct phrase is 'two important pieces of information'. Thus, the error is in part (b).
Q819
General English & ComprehensionSentence Correction
Out of the four options, select the grammatically correct sentence:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (You cannot win my confidence without believing me.)
'You cannot win my confidence without believing me' is concise, direct, and avoids redundant double negatives/superfluous adverbs ('without ever' / 'without never'). Choice C.
Q820
General English & ComprehensionSentence Correction
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.)
'Since the report lacked the needed information it was of no use to them' is grammatically flawless, utilizing proper subordination, definite article 'the', and the idiom 'of no use to them'. Choice D.
Q821
General English & ComprehensionCorrect Spelling
In this question, choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Continuum)
The correct English spelling is 'Continuum' (meaning a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different).
Q822
General English & ComprehensionCorrect Spelling
In this question, choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pseudonym)
The correct English spelling is 'Pseudonym' (from Greek pseudonumon meaning a fictitious pen name).
Q823
General English & ComprehensionHomophones
Pick the correct homophone for the given sentences: Raman was ________ by the English King.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (knighted)
To be 'knighted' means to be conferred the noble title/rank of Knight by a monarch. (Sir C.V. Raman was knighted in 1929).
Q824
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom: "A skeleton in the cupboard"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (An embarrassing fact to be kept secret)
The idiom 'a skeleton in the cupboard' (or closet) means a discreditable, scandalous, or embarrassing secret fact about oneself or one's family that is kept hidden from public knowledge.
Q825
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase "Kick the bucket":
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To pass away)
The informal English idiom 'to kick the bucket' is a euphemistic expression meaning to die or pass away.
Q826
General English & ComprehensionAnalogies
Select the pair that has the same relationship: DIVA : OPERA ::
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Thespian: Play)
Analogy relationship: A Diva is a distinguished, leading female singer/performer in an Opera; similarly, a Thespian is a dramatic actor/performer in a Play. Choice C.
Q827
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Homophones
Fill in the blank: "........did you put my keys?"
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Where)
The interrogative adverb of place used to ask about the location of an object is 'Where'. Choice C.
Q828
General English & ComprehensionDeterminers & Pronouns
We bought some eggs from the market but unfortunately ....................of them were fresh.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (None)
When referring to 'not any' of a plural group of objects (eggs), the indefinite pronoun 'none' ('none of them') is grammatically correct.
Q829
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which best express the meaning of PREDICT:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Foretell)
To 'Predict' means to state, forecast, or prophesy what will happen in the future, which is synonymous with 'Foretell'.
Q830
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill the blank with the most suitable preposition from the given options: "It was very generous ....................you to offer to help me."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Of)
The standard English prepositional idiom attributing a personal quality or behavior to someone is 'generous of [someone]' (e.g. 'It was very kind/generous of you').
Q831
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Find the antonym of the word AMPLE:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Meagre)
'Ample' means plentiful, abundant, or more than adequate. Its direct antonym is 'Meagre' (or Scarce), meaning deficient in quantity, thin, or scanty.
Q832
General English & ComprehensionArticles
Fill in the blank with appropriate article: "I go to Srinagar by ....................Vande Bharat Express."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The)
Definite article 'The' is mandatory before the proper names of specific trains, ships, and recognized transport routes (e.g. 'the Vande Bharat Express', 'the Rajdhani Express').
Q833
General English & ComprehensionClauses
Identify the type of clause: "I know that she is coming to the party."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Noun clause)
The subordinate clause 'that she is coming to the party' acts as the direct grammatical object of the transitive verb 'know', answering 'know what?'; hence it is a Noun Clause.
Q834
General English & ComprehensionPunctuation Marks
Which punctuation mark is used to show possession?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Apostrophe ('))
The Apostrophe (') is the standard English punctuation mark combined with 's' (or placed after plural s) to indicate possessive relationships and ownership (e.g. 'the doctor's coat').
Q835
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Homonyms
What are homonyms?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Both A and C)
Homonyms in linguistics strictly encompass words that share the same pronunciation (homophones) and/or the same spelling (homographs) but possess distinct, unrelated meanings. Choice D (Both A and C).
Q836
General English & ComprehensionIdioms Matching
Match the idioms in Column A with their correct meanings in Column B: Column - A (Idioms): 1. Break the ice 2. Hit the sack 3. Under the weather 4. Once in a blue moon 5. In hot water
Column - B (Meanings): i. In a difficult situation ii. Go to bed iii. Start a conversation iv. Feeling unwell v. Very rarely
Choose the correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-v, 5-i)
1 -> iii (Break the ice: start a conversation in a social setting), 2 -> ii (Hit the sack: go to sleep / bed), 3 -> iv (Under the weather: feeling sick or unwell), 4 -> v (Once in a blue moon: very rarely), 5 -> i (In hot water: in trouble or a difficult situation). Correct match: 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-v, 5-i (Choice A).
Q837
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms Matching
Match the words in Column A with their correct antonyms in Column B: Column - A (Words): 1. Generous 2. Beautiful 3. Strong 4. Victory 5. Ancient
Column - B (Antonyms): i. Ugly ii. Weak iii. Stingy iv. Defeat v. Modern
Choose the Correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii, 4-iv, 5-v)
1 -> iii (Generous vs Stingy), 2 -> i (Beautiful vs Ugly), 3 -> ii (Strong vs Weak), 4 -> iv (Victory vs Defeat), 5 -> v (Ancient vs Modern). Correct match: 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii, 4-iv, 5-v (Choice A).
Q838
General English & ComprehensionTenses & Sequence of Tenses
Complete the sentence with correct verb form: "The thief will have run away before the police ...................."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (comes)
In a future time clause introduced by 'before' or 'when', referring to an event before a Future Perfect action ('will have run away'), the subordinate clause must take the Simple Present tense: 'before the police comes'.
Q839
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom: "At the drop of the hat"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Done in an instant)
The idiom 'at the drop of a hat' means immediately, without any hesitation, delay, or prior planning ('done in an instant'). Choice B.
Q840
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom: "Keep at bay"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Keep at a distance)
To 'keep someone or something at bay' means to prevent an enemy, danger, or problem from coming too close or causing harm ('keep at a distance'). Choice A.
Q841
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given phrase: "Hear someone out"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Let someone complete what they are saying)
To 'hear someone out' means to listen patiently to someone until they have finished speaking and fully explained their perspective without interruption. Choice D.
Q842
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: DENOUNCE
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Applaud)
'Denounce' means to publicly declare something to be wrong or evil, or to strongly condemn. Its direct antonym is 'Applaud' (to praise or express strong approval).
Q843
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: INVINCIBLE
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Conquerable)
'Invincible' means too powerful or strong to be defeated or overcome. Its antonym is 'Conquerable' (vulnerable to defeat).
Q844
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: DELICATE
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Rough)
'Delicate' means very fine, soft, fragile, or easily broken. Its direct opposite in texture and quality is 'Rough' (coarse or harsh).
Q845
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: REITERATE
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Repeat)
To 'Reiterate' means to say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity, which is synonymous with 'Repeat'.
Q846
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: HANDFUL
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Few or little)
A 'Handful' denotes a small quantity or number that can be held in the hand, meaning 'few or little'. Choice A.
Q847
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: PRIVY
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Secretive)
To be 'Privy' to something means sharing in the knowledge of that which is private or secret; hence it is closest in meaning to 'Secretive' or 'having secret knowledge'. Choice C.
Q848
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: "I was advised to abstain ________ all alcoholic drinks."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (From)
The verb 'abstain' standardly takes the preposition 'from' (abstain from something = to restrain oneself from indulging).
Q849
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: "He had to repent ________ what he had done."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (For)
One repents 'of' or 'for' a past misdeed or action ('repent for what he had done'). Choice D.
Q850
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: "Ravi could not dissociate himself ________ what he said earlier."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (From)
The verb 'dissociate' consistently collocates with the preposition 'from' ('dissociate oneself from something').
Q851
General English & ComprehensionSpelling Test
Find the correct spelling from the given options:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Abbreviate)
The correct spelling is 'Abbreviate' (meaning to shorten a word, phrase, or text). Choice A.
Q852
General English & ComprehensionSpelling Test
Find the correct spelling from the given options:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bibliography)
The correct spelling is 'Bibliography' (a list of the books or articles referred to in a scholarly work). Choice A.
Q853
General English & ComprehensionSpelling Test
Find the correct spelling from the given options:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Jubilee)
The correct spelling is 'Jubilee' (a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating 25th Silver, 50th Golden, or 60th Diamond years). Choice C.
Q854
General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the idiom: "At the drop of the hat"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Done in an instant)
The idiom 'at the drop of a hat' means instantly, without hesitation, or at the slightest provocation/signal.
Q855
General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the idiom: "Keep at bay"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Keep at a distance)
The idiom 'keep at bay' means to prevent something harmful or undesirable from coming near, or to keep something at a safe distance.
Q856
General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the idiom: "Hear someone out"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Let someone complete what they are saying)
To 'hear someone out' means to listen patiently until a person has finished speaking or explaining their point completely.
Q857
General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: Denounce
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Applaud)
'Denounce' means to publicly declare to be wrong or evil (to condemn or blame). Its direct antonym is 'Applaud' (to praise or commend).
Q858
General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: Invincible
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Conquerable)
'Invincible' means too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Its antonym is 'Conquerable' (vulnerable or able to be defeated).
Q859
General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: Delicate
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Rough)
'Delicate' means very fine in texture or structure, easily broken, or gentle. Its most appropriate antonym is 'Rough' (coarse, tough, or harsh).
Q860
General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: Reiterate
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Repeat)
To 'Reiterate' means to say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity, which is synonymous with 'Repeat'.
Q861
General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: Handful
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Few or little)
A 'Handful' refers to a small, limited quantity or number that can be held in the hand, meaning 'few or little'.
Q862
General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: Privy
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Secretive)
Being 'Privy' to something means sharing in the secret or private knowledge of something not widely known, closely synonymous with 'Secretive' or informed of private matters.
Q863
General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: "I was advised to abstain ________ all alcoholic drinks."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (From)
The verb 'abstain' standardly takes the fixed preposition 'from' (to abstain from doing something or consuming something).
Q864
General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: "He had to repent ________ what he had done."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Of)
In formal English usage, the intransitive verb 'repent' takes the preposition 'of' (e.g. to repent of one's sins or wrongdoings). Choice B.
Q865
General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: "Ravi could not dissociate himself ________ what he said earlier."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (From)
The verb 'dissociate' governs the preposition 'from' (to dissociate oneself from a statement, organization, or action).
Q866
General EnglishSpelling
Find the correct spelling in the following question:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Abbreviate)
The correctly spelled word is 'Abbreviate' (meaning to shorten a word or phrase).
Q867
General EnglishSpelling
Find the correct spelling in the following question:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bibliography)
The correctly spelled word is 'Bibliography' (a list of writings or sources cited in a scholarly work).
Q868
General EnglishSpelling
Find the correct spelling in the following question:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Jubilee)
The correctly spelled word is 'Jubilee' (a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating 25, 50, or 60 years).
Q869
Indian Polity, History & GeographyRight to Equality (Articles 14-18)
According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following rights is NOT included in the Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Absolute equality)
Right to Equality includes: Equality before Law (Art 14), Prohibition of discrimination (Art 15), Equality of opportunity in public employment (Art 16), and Abolition of untouchability (Art 17). The concept of 'Absolute equality' does not exist in constitutional jurisprudence because reasonable classification is permitted.
Q870
General English & Reading ComprehensionModal Verbs
Choose the most appropriate auxiliary or modal verb from the given options: "Emma is unwell, so she ________ stay in bed and drink plenty of water."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (has to)
In the context of medical illness and physical necessity, 'has to' expresses external necessity or medical obligation ('she has to stay in bed'). Choice D.
Q871
General English & Reading ComprehensionPhrases & Clauses
Identify the type of phrase in the following sentence: "Did you have fun watching the movie?"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Gerund phrase)
'Watching the movie' is headed by the gerund 'watching' (functioning as an activity noun complement of 'have fun') with its direct object 'the movie'; hence it is a Gerund Phrase.
Q872
General English & Reading ComprehensionRelative Pronouns
Select the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: "I have nobody ________ I can confide in."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (whom)
The relative pronoun serves as the grammatical object of the preposition 'in' ('confide in whom'); therefore, the objective case pronoun 'whom' is grammatically correct.
Q873
General English & Reading ComprehensionSpelling Correction
Out of the given words, choose the misspelt one:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Mischievious)
Option B is incorrectly spelled as 'Mischievious'; the correct spelling is 'Mischievous' (three syllables: mis-chie-vous).
Q874
General English & Reading ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence in passive voice: "Sarita was writing a letter to her mother."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A letter was being written by Sarita to her mother.)
In converting Past Continuous tense ('was writing') to passive voice, the auxiliary becomes 'was/were being + past participle (written)': 'A letter was being written by Sarita to her mother.' Choice B.
Q875
General English & Reading ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence in passive voice: "My brother promised me a present."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I was promised a present by my brother.)
With ditransitive verbs like 'promised', converting the indirect object ('me') to the subject gives the most idiomatic passive: 'I was promised a present by my brother.' Choice A.
Q876
General English & Reading ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence in passive voice: "The teacher explained the lesson to the students."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The lesson was explained to the students by the teacher.)
Simple past tense active voice ('explained') changes into 'was/were + explained' in passive voice: 'The lesson was explained to the students by the teacher.' Choice C.
Q877
General English & Reading ComprehensionSpelling Correction
Out of the given words, choose the mis-spelt one:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Immitate)
Option D is misspelled as 'Immitate'; the correct spelling is 'Imitate' (with a single 'm', meaning to copy or simulate).
Q878
General English & Reading ComprehensionError Detection (Nouns)
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: "This room would appear much more appealing (A) / if you put a furniture (B) / in that corner. (C) / No error (D)"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (if you put a furniture)
Part (B) is erroneous because 'furniture' is an uncountable (mass) noun and cannot be preceded by the indefinite article 'a'. It should be 'a piece of furniture' or simply 'some furniture'. Choice B.
Q879
General English & Reading ComprehensionArticles
Fill in the blanks with suitable options: "On ________ cold December evening, ________ doorbell wouldn't stop ringing at my house."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (a, the)
We use indefinite article 'a' before an unspecific descriptive singular time reference ('On a cold December evening') and definite article 'the' before a specific unique object in the household ('the doorbell'). Choice A.
Q880
General English & Reading ComprehensionParts of Speech
In the sentence "It was she who arrived first in the meeting," identify the part of speech of the underlined word (who):
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pronoun)
'Who' is a Relative Pronoun connecting the subordinate relative clause to the antecedent pronoun 'she'.
Q881
General English & Reading ComprehensionInfinitives & Predicate Grammar
Choose the correct option: "His ambition ________ a successful entrepreneur."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (is to become)
When stating an ambition, life goal, or aim as a predicate nominative after the linking verb 'is', the to-infinitive 'is to become' is standard English idiom. Choice D.
Q882
General English & Reading ComprehensionClauses
Determine the function of the highlighted dependent clause: "The medicines which the doctor prescribed were very expensive."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Adjective clause)
The dependent clause 'which the doctor prescribed' immediately follows and modifies the noun 'medicines', providing defining descriptive information; hence it functions as an Adjective Clause (Relative Clause). Choice C.
Q883
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage on human speech: Speech can become a curse because it can:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (create misunderstanding)
According to the passage text ('for while it helps us to make our intentions known... it can also, if we use it carelessly, make our attitude completely misunderstood'), careless speech creates misunderstanding.
Q884
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
According to the passage, a 'slip of the tongue' refers to something said:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (without giving proper thought)
A 'slip of the tongue' is an unintentional or careless verbal utterance made without careful reflection or without giving proper thought.
Q885
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
According to the passage, the most effective way to gain a friend is to avoid ________ in speech:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (ambiguity)
The passage explicitly observes that 'the use of an unusual word, or of an ambiguous word, and so on, may create an enemy where we had hoped to win a friend'; thus avoiding ambiguity is crucial. Choice C.
Q886
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
When speaking to an uneducated person, according to the author's logic, we should use:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (his vocabulary)
The passage states that 'different classes of people use different vocabularies, and the ordinary speech of an educated man may strike an uneducated listener as pompous... we may use a word which bears a different meaning to our listener'; hence adopting the listener's vocabulary is advised.
Q887
General English & Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
According to the passage, using the same style of language with everyone would make one sound:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (foolish)
The passage concludes explicitly: 'Only a fool will express himself alike to all kinds and conditions of men', meaning it makes one sound foolish. Choice D.
Q888
General English & Reading ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence in passive voice: "The teacher praised the student."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The student was praised by the teacher.)
Active: Simple past 'praised'. Passive: 'was/were + praised'. 'The student was praised by the teacher.' Choice A.
Q889
General English & Reading ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: "Weal and woe"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Prosperity and misfortune)
The literary idiom 'weal and woe' refers to the alternating fortunes of life—good times and bad times, or prosperity (weal) and misfortune/sorrow (woe).
Q890
General English & Reading ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the given expression: "A person who believes in no god"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Atheist)
An Atheist is a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. (Agnostic believes God is unknowable; Theist believes in God).
Q891
General English & Reading ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the word: TRADUCE
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Betray)
To 'Traduce' means to speak badly of or tell malicious falsehoods about someone to defame their reputation, or to betray/slander. Choice A.
Q892
General English & Reading ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: DILEMMA
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Agreement)
'Dilemma' refers to a state of indecision or difficult perplexity between conflicting choices. Its antonym is 'Agreement' (certainty, resolution, or harmony).
Q893
General English & Reading ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: "She was absent ________ school yesterday."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (from)
The adjective 'absent' standardly takes the preposition 'from' ('absent from school/work'). Choice A.
Q894
General EnglishArticles & Error Spotting
Spot the error in the following sentence: (A) Some people say that (B) her husband is in the jail (C) and so she lives alone. (D) No error.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (her husband is in the jail)
Part (B) contains an error. Institutional nouns like prison, jail, school, hospital, and church do not take the definite article 'the' when visited or inhabited for their primary purpose ('in jail' as a prisoner). Choice B.
Q895
General EnglishDeterminers & Error Spotting
Spot the error in the following sentence: (A) The police should exercise (B) their authority with little (C) bit of sensitivity and humanity. (D) No error.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (their authority with little)
Part (B/C) is erroneous because 'little' without an article means almost none (negative), whereas the context demands positive sensitivity: it should be 'with a little bit of sensitivity' or 'with some sensitivity'. Choice B.
Q896
General EnglishSentence Structure
What is a sentence with one principal clause and one or more subordinate clauses called?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Complex sentence)
A Complex Sentence consists of exactly one independent (principal) clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
Q897
General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Fill in the blank: "Each of the students ________ done their exams well."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (has)
The distributive pronoun 'Each' is grammatically singular and requires a singular verb: 'Each of the students has done...'. Choice B.
Q898
General EnglishPronouns & Determiners
Fill in the blanks: "________ of the witnesses were present in the court."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (None)
When referring to 'not any' among three or more plural persons (witnesses) followed by a plural verb 'were', 'None' ('None of the witnesses were present...') is standard English. Choice B.
Q899
General EnglishHomophones & Spelling
Fill in the blanks: "They forgot to take ________ printouts."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (their)
The possessive adjective indicating belonging to them is 'their' ('their printouts').
Q900
General EnglishVocabulary & Homophones
Fill in the blanks: "I'd appreciate it if you could be ________ about this; we're keeping it quiet until the details are finalised."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (discreet)
'Discreet' means careful, prudent, and circumspect in speech to avoid revealing secrets. ('Discrete' means separate or distinct). Choice D.
Q901
General EnglishPrepositions of Time
Spot the error in the sentence: (A) I have not seen him since twenty years (B) and so I cannot say with certainty (C) whether he is alive or dead. (D) No error
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I have not seen him since twenty years)
Part (A) contains an error. 'Since' is used for a specific point in time, while 'for' is used for a duration or period of time ('for twenty years', not 'since twenty years'). Choice A.
Q902
General EnglishTenses
Fill in the blanks: "This road ________ to the hospital."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (leads)
Permanent geographical routes, directions, and universal facts take the Simple Present tense in the singular: 'This road leads to the hospital.' Choice A.
Q903
General EnglishPunctuation Rules
Choose the most appropriate option that has the correct punctuation marks:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I came, I saw, I conquered.)
The famous Latin tricolon veni, vidi, vici is standardly punctuated in English with separating commas between short parallel coordinate clauses: 'I came, I saw, I conquered.' Choice C.
Q904
General EnglishPunctuation Rules
Choose the most appropriate option that has the correct punctuation marks:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Please bring some fruits, green vegetables and some bowls.)
Items in a simple coordinate list are separated by commas without a semicolon or premature comma after the verb: 'Please bring some fruits, green vegetables and some bowls.' Choice B.
Q905
General EnglishSynonyms
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word: LATENT
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hidden)
'Latent' means present but existing in a dormant, concealed, or undeveloped state, which is synonymous with 'Hidden'.
Q906
General EnglishSynonyms
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word: CONSIDERATE
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Thoughtful)
'Considerate' means showing careful regard, empathy, and respect for the feelings and needs of other people, meaning 'Thoughtful'.
Q907
General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: LIBERTY
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Slavery)
'Liberty' means the state of being free from oppressive restrictions or bondage. Its direct antonym is 'Slavery' (the state of being enslaved).
Q908
General EnglishAnalogies
Complete the analogy: Bird : Nest ::
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Beaver: Dam)
Relationship of animal to its self-constructed home/dwelling: A Bird builds a Nest to live in; a Beaver builds a Dam/lodge to inhabit. Choice B.
Q909
General EnglishAnalogies
Complete the analogy: Book : Cover :: Painting : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Frame)
A Cover borders, encloses, and protects a Book; similarly, a Frame borders, encloses, and displays a Painting. Choice C.
Q910
General EnglishAnalogies
Complete the analogy: Huge : Immense as Small : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Tiny)
Huge and Immense are direct synonyms; similarly, Small and Tiny are direct synonyms. Choice B.
Q911
General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom: "To doctor the accounts"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (to manipulate the accounts)
The idiom 'to doctor the accounts' means to falsify, tamper with, or deceptively manipulate financial accounts or records.
Q912
General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom: "To keep the pot boiling"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (to maintain interest)
The idiom 'to keep the pot boiling' means to maintain interest or lively activity, or to earn just enough money to secure a livelihood.
Q913
General EnglishPrepositions
Choose the correct preposition: "Fate smiles ________ those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (on)
The figurative idiom is 'fate/fortune smiles on (or upon) someone' (meaning to bestow good fortune or favor). Choice B.
Q914
General EnglishPrepositions (Beside vs Besides)
Choose the correct preposition: "________ a doctor, he is an actor."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Besides)
'Besides' means in addition to or as well as ('In addition to being a doctor, he is an actor'). 'Beside' means by the side of.
Q915
General EnglishError Spotting
Spot the error in the sentence: (A) He took (B) leave of (C) four days (D) No error.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (leave of)
Part (B) contains an error. The correct English idiom for taking casual absence is 'took four days' leave' or 'took leave for four days' (not 'leave of four days'). Choice B.
Q916
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: _____ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world
💡Correct Answer: Option D (No Article)
In standard English grammar, names of individual mountain peaks (e.g., Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc) do not take the definite article 'the', unlike mountain ranges (e.g., the Himalayas, the Alps).
Q917
General English & ComprehensionArticles & Error Detection
Select one of the following options, the sentence of which is written with incorrect article usage.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I met an European tourist yesterday.)
The word 'European' begins with a consonant glide sound /j/ ('yoo-roh-pee-an'). Therefore, it takes the indefinite article 'a', NOT 'an' ('a European tourist'). Sentence B contains incorrect article usage.
Q918
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Vocabulary
Choose the best synonym for Innocuous
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Harmless)
Innocuous means not harmful or offensive; innocuous is synonymous with harmless, safe, or benign.
Q919
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Vocabulary
Choose the best synonym of Surreptitious from the following options.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Secretive)
Surreptitious means kept secret, stealthy, or clandestine, especially because it would not be approved of. Synonym is Secretive.
Q920
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms & Vocabulary
Choose the best antonym of Recalcitrant from the below given four options.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Compliant)
Recalcitrant means obstinately disobedient and resisting authority. Antonym is Compliant (willing to obey rules or acquiesce).
Q921
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms & Vocabulary
Find the word that is the antonym of the underlined word: His living style and conduct showed him opulent
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Poor)
Opulent means ostentatiously rich, lavish, and wealthy. Its direct antonym is Poor (or impoverished).
Q922
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition He was accused _____ plagiarism after submitting his thesis.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (of)
The adjective/verb 'accuse' takes the fixed preposition 'of' ('accused of a crime/misconduct').
Q923
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions & Phrasal Verbs
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition You are running so fast that I cannot catch _____ with you.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (up)
The phrasal verb 'catch up with' means to reach the same level, speed, or quality as someone ahead.
Q924
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of prepositions from the given choices. He waved at his parents _____ the platform as the train was pulling _____ the station.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (on, out of)
Idiomatic spatial prepositions: standing 'on the platform', and a train 'pulling out of the station'.
Q925
General English & ComprehensionTenses & Subject-Verb Agreement
The Doctor _____ the operation tomorrow.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (will perform)
The temporal adverb 'tomorrow' indicates a future action, requiring the simple future tense 'will perform'.
Q926
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What is the primary focus of the passage on the Great Barrier Reef?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Threats to the Great Barrier Reef and potential solutions)
The passage outlines the severe threat of coral bleaching driven by warming seas and discusses potential innovative solutions (coral farming, genetic engineering) requiring international cooperation.
Q927
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
What does the passage suggest about the solutions for coral bleaching?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (They rely heavily on international cooperation.)
The passage explicitly states that innovative restoration solutions 'are costly and require international collaboration to be effective.'
Q928
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the passage, what is a major challenge to implementing the solutions?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (High costs and the need for collaboration.)
The text directly notes that 'these interventions are costly and require international collaboration to be effective', identifying financial expense and multinational coordination as major hurdles.
Q929
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Caterpillars cannot defend themselves because they ________
💡Correct Answer: Option A (have no claws or jaws)
The passage states: 'Despite having no means to actively defend themselves with weapons like claws or jaws, they have, nevertheless, evolved other equally effective deterrents.'
Q930
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Experienced birds do not attack the Himalayan caterpillars because they are ________
💡Correct Answer: Option D (unpalatable.)
The text notes that an inexperienced bird that eats a caterpillar will vomit it out and subsequently desist from attacking, because the prominent colours warn predators of their inedibility (unpalatability).
Q931
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
In the context of this passage, a martyr is one who dies ________
💡Correct Answer: Option C (without any gain to oneself.)
The passage states: 'this would do the unfortunate victim no good, the species benefits. A rare example of a martyr among animals', indicating the individual dies without personal gain.
Q932
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Vocabulary
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word: AUGUST
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dignified)
As an adjective, 'august' means inspiring reverence, admiration, and solemn dignity; synonymous with Dignified or majestic.
Q933
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
Her relatives threw cold water on her dream of becoming an actress. Identify the right meaning of the underlined idiom.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (discouraged)
The idiom 'to throw/pour cold water on' means to discourage or dampen someone's enthusiasm, plans, or ambitions.
Q934
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
From the following idioms, select the most suitable one to complete the sentence, Let's settle the bill for the damage _________.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (fair and square)
The idiom 'fair and square' means completely honestly, just, and in accordance with the rules.
Q935
General English & ComprehensionIdioms & Phrases
I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said that, I agree with your other point. What does the phrase "having said that" mean in the given text?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (despite what I have said)
The transitional phrase 'having said that' is used as a concessive connector meaning 'nevertheless' or 'despite what I have just said'.
Q936
General English & ComprehensionGrammar & Idiomatic Usage
The film was funny and I _______?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Couldn't help laughing)
The idiomatic construction 'cannot/could not help doing something' means to be unable to refrain from doing something. The grammatically correct form is 'couldn't help laughing'.
Q937
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsArticles of the Indian Constitution
Match the column of the article of the Indian Constitution listed in Column -X with their objectives in Column -Y: Column - X: 1. Article 21 2. Article 9 3. Article 4
Column - Y: I. No dual citizenship II. Protection of life and liberty III. Laws of State Reorganization
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-II, 2-I, 3-III)
Article 21 guarantees Protection of life and personal liberty (II). Article 9 specifies that persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State cease to be citizens of India (No dual citizenship - I). Article 4 pertains to laws made under Articles 2 and 3 for the reorganization of states not being considered amendments under Article 368 (III). Hence, 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.
Q938
General English & ComprehensionTenses & Verb Forms
Fill in the blanks: Mohan ______ overtime for the last three months.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (has been working)
The phrase 'for the last three months' indicates an action that began in the past and has continued up to the present moment. This requires the Present Perfect Continuous tense: 'has been working'.
Q939
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition: Are you aware of the reason ______ his absence?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (for)
The noun 'reason' is idiomatic with the preposition 'for' when explaining the cause or motive of something ('the reason for his absence').
Q940
General English & ComprehensionDeterminers & Quantifiers
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of the options that follow: She began to tell them ______ about her life in Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a little)
'Life' in this descriptive sense is treated as an uncountable concept. 'A few' and 'the few' modify countable plural nouns. 'Little' denotes 'hardly anything' (negative sense), whereas 'a little' denotes 'some amount' (positive sense). Here, she shared some details, making 'a little' the correct choice.
Q941
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
Fill in the blank with the suitable word: Although a solution may not be immediately apparent, the key was to start a ______ between them.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (conversation)
The singular countable noun 'conversation' preceded by the indefinite article 'a' appropriately completes the idiomatic expression 'to start a conversation between them' (referring to initiating constructive dialogue).
Q942
General English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of TARNISH:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Blemish)
'Tarnish' means to dull the luster of a metallic surface or to stain/damage a reputation. A direct synonym is 'Blemish' (to spoil the flawlessness of; a stain or defect).
Q943
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of RADICAL:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Superficial)
'Radical' means affecting the fundamental nature of something, going to the very root or core. Its opposite is 'Superficial', which means existing or occurring only at the surface level.
Q944
General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable “one word” for the given expression: A large collection of items stacked on top of each other.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Stack)
In English vocabulary and lexicography, 'Stack' specifically denotes a large, orderly collection of items arranged or piled one on top of another (e.g., a stack of books, stack of chairs, stack of plates). While 'pile' refers to things heaped together irregularly, 'stack' directly corresponds to items stacked on top of each other. Hence, (D) Stack is the most appropriate one-word substitution.
Q945
General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable “one word” for the given expression: One who suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Parvenu)
A 'Parvenu' (or nouveau riche) refers to an individual who has recently acquired substantial wealth, power, or social standing, especially one from a humble background who has not yet acquired the manner or refinement associated with that class.
Q946
General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice: The letter was being typed by the secretary when the phone rang.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.)
The sentence 'The letter was being typed by the secretary' is in the Past Continuous Passive voice (was being + past participle). In active voice, it transforms to subject + was/were + V-ing + object: 'The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.'
Q947
General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice: Avinash will play the match.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The match will be played by Avinash.)
The active sentence 'Avinash will play the match' uses Simple Future tense (will + V1). In passive voice, it becomes Object + will be + past participle (V3) + by Subject: 'The match will be played by Avinash.'
Q948
General English & ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
State the sentence in direct form: Nidhi ordered her servant to bring her cup of tea.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Nidhi said to her servant, “Bring me a cup of tea.”)
In indirect speech, the reporting verb 'said to her servant' becomes 'ordered her servant', and the imperative command 'Bring me a cup of tea' changes to 'to bring her cup of tea'. Thus, the direct speech is: Nidhi said to her servant, “Bring me a cup of tea.”
Q949
General English & ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
State the sentence in indirect form: The man said, “Who dare call you a thief?”
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The man enquired who dared call him a thief.)
In indirect speech, the interrogative question with reporting verb 'said' converts to 'enquired' or 'asked', the present verb 'dare' shifts back to the past 'dared', and the second-person pronoun 'you' changes to the objective third-person pronoun 'him': 'The man enquired who dared call him a thief.'
Q950
General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Choosing the correct meaning of the given idiom: To blaze trail
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To initiate work in a movement)
The idiom 'to blaze a trail' means to be the first to do something, to pioneer or initiate a new path or movement for others to follow.
Q951
General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable “one word” for the given expression: An office or post with no work but high pay
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sinecure)
A 'Sinecure' refers to a position requiring little or no work but yielding financial benefit or high salary.
Q952
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage: Some of the developing countries in Asia and Africa have:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (integrated environmental conservation into their broader strategy for planned economic development)
The passage explicitly states: 'Some countries such as Senegal, India, Indonesia and Thailand, are now including conservation concerns in their economic development planning process.' This matches option (C).
Q953
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage: Technical know-how developed in the USA:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (can be effectively utilized if developing countries undertake a thorough analysis of their unique challenges)
As explicitly stated in the passage: developing countries 'are receptive to the US assistance which recognizes the uniqueness of the social and ecological systems in these tropical countries. Developing countries recognise the need to improve their capability to analyse issues and their own natural resource management.' Therefore, technical know-how developed in the USA can be effectively utilized only when developing countries undertake a thorough analysis of their unique challenges and social-ecological systems. Hence, option (B) is correct.
Q954
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage: There has been a significant degradation of habitats worldwide due to:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (strict operation of the Malthusian principle (exponential population growth))
The passage notes that pressures on resources are 'brought about, in part, by increased population and the quest for an ever expanding food supply.' This reflects the classic Malthusian principle where geometric/exponential population growth places critical stresses on food and renewable resources.
Q955
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
How much environmental pollution has occurred in the developing and developed world without adequate concern? Indian industrialists have been:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The extent of environmental pollution globally remains a topic of speculation and investigation.)
The opening sentence states: 'A great deal of discussion continues as to the real extent of global environmental degradation and its implications.' Thus, the exact extent of environmental degradation globally remains an open topic of speculation and investigation.
Q956
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
People in developing countries can live a happy and contented life if:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (economic development occurs while conserving natural resources)
The author underlines that the well-being of the population depends directly on the productivity and integrity of natural resources, requiring that 'economic development must build upon a sound and sustainable natural resource base.'
Q957
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
Choose the most suitable word from the options below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully: Dr. Mohan Das has gone to his native village with the ______ of starting a hospital.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (intention)
The fixed phrase 'with the intention of doing something' means with the specific aim, purpose, or plan of doing it.
Q958
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
The Supreme Court had recently ______ the government from implementing the Finance Commission Report due to the adverse economic situation in the country.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (restrained)
In legal terminology, a court 'restrains' a party or government from taking an action by issuing an injunction or restraining order ('restrained the government from implementing...').
Q959
General English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, select ‘No error’: All the girls (A) / returned back home (B) / well in time for lunch (C) / No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (returned back home)
The verb 'return' inherently means 'to come back' or 'go back'. Using 'back' with 'returned' constitutes a redundant pleonasm ('returned back'). It should be either 'returned home' or 'came back home'. Thus, part (B) contains the error.
Q960
General English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, if any. If the sentence is error-free, select ‘No error’: A large-scale exchange of nuclear weapons (A) / would release unprecedented levels of radiation (B) / capable of penetrating into the biological tissue (C) / No error (D).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (capable of penetrating into the biological tissue)
'Penetrate' is a transitive verb that directly takes an object without the preposition 'into' (e.g., 'penetrating biological tissue', not 'penetrating into biological tissue'). Additionally, 'the biological tissue' should be non-specific 'biological tissue'. Hence, part (C) contains the grammatical error.
Q961
General English & ComprehensionSpelling Correction
Choose the correct spelling:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Manoeuvre)
The correct British English spelling is 'Manoeuvre' (derived from French 'manœuvre'). In American English, it is spelled 'maneuver'.
لفظ "نقطہ" کی جمع کیا ہے؟ (What is the correct plural form of the word "Nuqta"?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (نقاط (Nuqaat))
The proper classical Arabic broken plural (جمع مکسر) of the singular noun 'نقطہ' (dot) is 'نقاط' (Nuqaat).
Q963
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityPercentage & Area Change
The length and the breadth of a rectangle are made to increase and decrease, respectively, by 8% and 10%. What is the percentage increase or decrease in its area?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Decrease by 2.8%)
Using the successive percentage change formula: Net Change = a + b + (a b) / 100. Here a = +8% and b = -10%. Net Change = 8 - 10 + (8 -10) / 100 = -2 - 0.8 = -2.8%. The negative sign represents a decrease of 2.8% in area.
Q964
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityRatio and Proportion
If p is the third proportional to 8, 20 and q is the fourth proportional to 3, 5, 24, then find the value of (2p + q).
💡Correct Answer: Option A (140)
1. Third proportional 'p' to 8 and 20: 8 / 20 = 20 / p => p = (20 20) / 8 = 400 / 8 = 50.
2. Fourth proportional 'q' to 3, 5, 24: 3 / 5 = 24 / q => q = (5 24) / 3 = 40. 3. Value of (2p + q) = 2(50) + 40 = 100 + 40 = 140.
Q965
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityTime and Work
X, Y and Z can do a piece of work in 46 days, 92 days and 23 days, respectively. X started the work. Y joined him after 2 days. If Z joined them after 8 days from the beginning, then for how many days did X work?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (18)
Total work = LCM(46, 92, 23) = 92 units. - Efficiencies: X = 92/46 = 2 units/day; Y = 92/92 = 1 unit/day; Z = 92/23 = 4 units/day. - Days 1-2 (2 days): Only X works => 2 2 = 4 units.
- Days 3-8 (6 days): X + Y work => 6 (2 + 1) = 18 units. - Work completed in first 8 days = 4 + 18 = 22 units. Remaining work = 92 - 22 = 70 units. - From day 9 onwards: X + Y + Z work together with combined efficiency = 2 + 1 + 4 = 7 units/day. - Days to finish remaining work = 70 / 7 = 10 days. - Total days X worked = 8 + 10 = 18 days.
Q966
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityAverages & Run Rate
In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 7.2. What should be the average run rate in the remaining 40 overs to reach the target of 272 runs?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (5)
Runs scored in first 10 overs = 10 * 7.2 = 72 runs. Remaining runs needed = 272 - 72 = 200 runs. Remaining overs = 40 overs. Required run rate = 200 / 40 = 5 runs per over.
Q967
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityGeometry & Right Triangles
The lengths of the three sides of a right-angled triangle are (x-1)cm, (x+1)cm, and (x+3)cm, respectively. The hypotenuse of the right-angled triangle (in cm) is:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (10)
The hypotenuse is the longest side = (x + 3) cm. By Pythagoras theorem: (x - 1)^2 + (x + 1)^2 = (x + 3)^2 => (x^2 - 2x + 1) + (x^2 + 2x + 1) = x^2 + 6x + 9 => 2x^2 + 2 = x^2 + 6x + 9 => x^2 - 6x - 7 = 0 => (x - 7)(x + 1) = 0 => x = 7. The sides are x - 1 = 6 cm, x + 1 = 8 cm, and hypotenuse x + 3 = 10 cm.
Q968
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityLCM and HCF
LCM of two numbers is 56 times their HCF, with the sum of their HCF and LCM being 1710. If one of the two numbers is 240, then what is the other number?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (210)
Let HCF = H and LCM = L. Given L = 56H. L + H = 1710 => 56H + H = 1710 => 57H = 1710 => H = 30. Then LCM L = 56 30 = 1680.
Product of two numbers = HCF LCM => 240 Other = 30 1680 => Other = (30 * 1680) / 240 = 1680 / 8 = 210.
Q969
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
A card is removed from a well shuffled pack of 52 cards. A card is now drawn at random from the pack. What is the probability that the drawn card is a king?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1/13)
Removing an unseen, unknown card from a standard deck does not alter the probability distribution of any given rank. By the law of total probability, the probability of drawing a King from the remaining 51 cards remains 4/52 = 1/13.
Two similar jugs have their heights of 8 cm and 12 cm, respectively. If the capacity of the smaller jug is 80 cm^3, what is the capacity of the bigger jug (in cm^3)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (270)
For similar 3D geometric objects, the ratio of capacities (volumes) equals the cube of the ratio of their heights: V1 / V2 = (h1 / h2)^3 = (8 / 12)^3 = (2 / 3)^3 = 8 / 27. Given V1 = 80 cm^3 => 80 / V2 = 8 / 27 => V2 = 80 * (27 / 8) = 270 cm^3.
The price of an item is reduced by 20%. As a result, customers can get 2 kg more of it for Rs. 360. Find the original price (in Rs.) per kg of the item.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (45)
Amount saved due to 20% reduction = 20% of Rs. 360 = Rs. 72. This Rs. 72 buys the additional 2 kg, so the reduced price = 72 / 2 = Rs. 36/kg. Since reduced price is 80% of original price: Original Price = 36 / 0.80 = Rs. 45/kg.
Q972
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityTime and Work
Person A can do one-fifth of the work in 3 days, while B's efficiency is half of that of A. In how many days A and B working together can do half of the work?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (5)
A does 1/5 work in 3 days => A completes full work in 3 * 5 = 15 days (efficiency = 1/15 per day). B's efficiency is half of A => B's efficiency = 1/30 per day. Combined efficiency of A + B = 1/15 + 1/30 = 3/30 = 1/10 per day (full work in 10 days). Time to do half (1/2) the work = (1/2) / (1/10) = 5 days.
Q973
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Time and Distance
Two trains are running on parallel tracks in the same direction at the speed of 80 km/h and 90 km/h, respectively. The trains crossed each other in 3 minutes. If the length of one train is 230 m, then what is the length (in m) of the other train?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (270)
Relative speed in same direction = 90 - 80 = 10 km/h = 10 (5 / 18) = 25/9 m/s. Time = 3 minutes = 180 seconds. Total distance = sum of lengths = Relative speed Time = (25 / 9) 180 = 25 20 = 500 m. Length of other train = 500 - 230 = 270 m.
How many small solid spheres each of 5 mm radius can be made out of a metallic solid cone whose base has radius 21 cm and height 30 cm?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (26460)
Convert radius of sphere: r = 5 mm = 0.5 cm. Volume of one sphere = (4/3) pi (0.5)^3 = (0.5/3) pi = (1/6) pi cm^3. Cone: base radius R = 21 cm, height H = 30 cm. Volume of cone = (1/3) pi R^2 H = (1/3) pi (21)^2 30 = 4410 pi cm^3. Number of spheres = (4410 pi) / ((1/6) pi) = 4410 6 = 26460.
Q975
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityLCM and HCF
Three numbers are in the proportion of 3 : 8 : 15 and their LCM is 8280. What is their HCF?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (69)
Let the HCF be x. The numbers are 3x, 8x, 15x. The LCM of the coefficients (3, 8, 15) is 120. Thus, LCM(3x, 8x, 15x) = 120x. Given 120x = 8280 => x = 8280 / 120 = 69. Therefore, their HCF is 69.
Q976
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
A die is rolled twice. What is the probability of getting a sum equal to 9?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1/9)
Total possible outcomes when rolling a standard fair die twice = 6 * 6 = 36. Outcomes yielding a sum of 9 are: (3, 6), (4, 5), (5, 4), and (6, 3) = 4 favorable outcomes. Probability = 4 / 36 = 1/9.
Q977
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProblems on Ages
Three years ago, the ratio of the age of father to that of his son was 8 : 3. After 4 years, their ages will be in the ratio 11 : 5. What is the present age (in years) of the father?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (51)
Let their ages 3 years ago be 8x and 3x. Present ages are 8x + 3 and 3x + 3. After 4 years, their ages will be 8x + 7 and 3x + 7. Given (8x + 7) / (3x + 7) = 11 / 5 => 5(8x + 7) = 11(3x + 7) => 40x + 35 = 33x + 77 => 7x = 42 => x = 6. Present age of father = 8(6) + 3 = 48 + 3 = 51 years.
Q978
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySurface Area & Mensuration
The area of a cardboard (in cm^2) needed to make a closed box of size 20 cm x 10 cm x 8 cm will be:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (880)
The total surface area of a closed cuboidal box = 2(lb + bh + hl) = 2(2010 + 108 + 8*20) = 2(200 + 80 + 160) = 2(440) = 880 cm^2.
A is 120% of B and B is 65% of C. If the sum of A, B and C is 121.5, then the value of C - 2B + A is:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (24)
Let C = 100x. Then B = 65x, and A = 1.2 65x = 78x. Sum A + B + C = 78x + 65x + 100x = 243x. Given 243x = 121.5 => x = 0.5. Then C - 2B + A = 100x - 2(65x) + 78x = 100x - 130x + 78x = 48x. For x = 0.5, value = 48 0.5 = 24.
The length of a wire (in cm) of 0.1 mm radius that can be drawn from melting a solid copper sphere of diameter 6 cm is:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (360000)
Sphere: diameter = 6 cm => radius R = 3 cm. Volume of sphere = (4/3) pi 3^3 = 36 pi cm^3. Wire: radius r = 0.1 mm = 0.01 cm. Volume of wire = pi r^2 L = pi (0.01)^2 L = pi 0.0001 L. Equating volumes: 0.0001 L = 36 => L = 36 / 0.0001 = 360000 cm.
Six bells begin to toll together and toll, respectively, at intervals of 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 12 seconds. After how many seconds, will they toll together again?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (168)
The bells will toll together at intervals equal to the LCM of their individual tolling periods: LCM(3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12). LCM(3, 4, 6, 8, 12) = 24. Then LCM(24, 7) = 24 * 7 = 168 seconds.
The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 80 cm. If the side that is not equal in length to any of the other two sides is 20 cm, find the length of each of the equal sides.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (30 cm)
In an isosceles triangle, let the two equal sides be 'a' and the unequal base be 'b'. Given b = 20 cm and Perimeter = 2a + b = 80 cm => 2a + 20 = 80 => 2a = 60 => a = 30 cm.
Q984
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityRatio and Division
A, B and C divide an amount of Rs. 10,500 amongst themselves in the ratio 5 : 7 : 9, respectively. If each one gets Rs. 500 more, then what will be the ratio of the amounts with A, B and C?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (3:4:5)
Total ratio parts = 5 + 7 + 9 = 21 parts. Value of 1 part = 10,500 / 21 = Rs. 500. Initial shares: A = 5 500 = Rs. 2500; B = 7 500 = Rs. 3500; C = 9 * 500 = Rs. 4500. After adding Rs. 500 each: A = 3000, B = 4000, C = 5000. New ratio = 3000 : 4000 : 5000 = 3 : 4 : 5.
Of the three numbers, second is one-third of first and is also three-fourth of the third number. If the average of three numbers is 112, then what is the smallest number?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (63)
Let the second number be Y. Then First X = 3Y, and Third Z = (4/3)Y. Let Y = 3k => X = 9k and Z = 4k. Total sum = X + Y + Z = 9k + 3k + 4k = 16k. Average = 16k / 3 = 112 => 16k = 336 => k = 21. The numbers are X = 189, Y = 63, Z = 84. The smallest number is Y = 63.
Q986
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Distance and Time
A takes 3 hours more than B to walk 'd' km. If A doubles his speed, then he can make it in 1 hour less than B. How much time (in hours) does A require to walk 'd' km?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (8)
Let original time taken by A be tA, and time by B be tB. Given: tA - tB = 3 => tB = tA - 3. When A doubles his speed, his time becomes tA / 2. Given: tB - (tA / 2) = 1 => (tA - 3) - (tA / 2) = 1 => tA / 2 = 4 => tA = 8 hours.
Q987
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding and Analogy
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. NUMBER : UNNYRE :: MOTHER : OMGSRE :: FINGER : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (IFTMRE)
Pattern: 1. The first pair of letters is reversed: NU -> UN, MO -> OM, FI -> IF. 2. The last pair of letters is reversed: ER -> RE, ER -> RE, ER -> RE. 3. The middle pair of letters is replaced by their opposite alphabet letters and reversed: In NUMBER, M opposite is N, B opposite is Y => NY. In MOTHER, T opposite is G, H opposite is S => GS. In FINGER, middle letters are N and G. Opposite of G is T, opposite of N is M => TM. Result: IFTMRE.
Q988
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNon-Verbal Series
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
Analyzing the cyclic shift and rotation of characters (#, @, :, !) across the quadrant corners inside the square box confirms that option B provides the correct subsequent arrangement.
Q989
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 19, 38, 35, ?, 135, 810
💡Correct Answer: Option D (140)
The alternating mathematical operation pattern is: - 19 2 = 38
- 38 - 3 = 35
- 35 4 = 140 - 140 - 5 = 135 - 135 * 6 = 810 Thus, the missing number is 140.
Q990
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Pointing to a lady in a photograph, Vijay said, "Her sister's mother is the sister of my father's daughter." How is the lady related to Vijay?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sister's daughter)
Deconstructing the statement from the end: - 'My father's daughter' = Vijay's sister. - 'The sister of my father's daughter' = Vijay's sister. - 'Her sister's mother' = The lady's mother. Since the lady's mother is Vijay's sister, the lady is Vijay's sister's daughter (niece).
Q991
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding-Decoding
In a certain code language, 'ADVISORY' is written as 'BFYMRMOU', and 'CHAMPION' is written as 'DJDQOGLJ'. How will 'DESIGNER' be written in that language?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (EGVMFLBN)
The pattern applies +1, +2, +3, +4 to the first 4 letters, and -1, -2, -3, -4 to the last 4 letters: - D + 1 = E - E + 2 = G - S + 3 = V - I + 4 = M - G - 1 = F - N - 2 = L - E - 3 = B - R - 4 = N Result = EGVMFLBN.
Q992
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityVenn Diagrams
Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes: Doctors, Fathers, Mothers
💡Correct Answer: Option C (C)
Fathers and Mothers are strictly mutually exclusive biological sets (no father can be a mother). Both fathers and mothers can be Doctors, and some doctors are neither fathers nor mothers. Thus, the circle for Doctors intersects two separate, non-overlapping circles (Fathers and Mothers), as depicted in diagram C.
The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number pair. A) 33 - 24 B) 54 - 36 C) 45 - 30 D) 48 - 32
💡Correct Answer: Option A (33 - 24)
In pairs B, C, and D, the second number is exactly 2/3 of the first number: - 54 (2/3) = 36
- 45 (2/3) = 30 - 48 (2/3) = 32
In pair A, 33 (2/3) = 22 != 24. Thus, 33 - 24 is the odd one out.
Q994
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Analogy
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 19 : 80 :: 23 : 96 :: 16 : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (68)
The relationship is: Second Number = (First Number 4) + 4.
- 19 4 + 4 = 76 + 4 = 80 - 23 4 + 4 = 92 + 4 = 96
- 16 4 + 4 = 64 + 4 = 68.
Q995
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNon-Verbal Series
Select the figure from among the given option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
Analyzing the 90-degree clockwise step-wise rotation and inversion of the loop curve establishes that figure B completes the series logically.
Q996
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Saloni is the daughter of the only son of Kartik. Nirupama is the mother of Deepak. Yamini's only son, Ankit, is married to Nirupama. Kartik is the paternal grandfather of Deepak. How is Kartik related to Ankit?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Father)
Kartik is the paternal grandfather of Deepak. Ankit is married to Nirupama (who is the mother of Deepak), meaning Ankit is the father of Deepak. Since Kartik is Deepak's paternal grandfather, Kartik must be the father of Deepak's father (Ankit).
Six persons are posing before a camera for a group photograph. P is standing exactly between N and S, while Q is to the immediate left of N. O is at the extreme right, while R is to his immediate left. Who is to the exact right of S?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (R)
Placing the six positions from left to right (1 to 6): - O is at extreme right (6) and R is to his immediate left (5). - Q is to immediate left of N, and P is between N and S => Q (1), N (2), P (3), S (4). - The full lineup is: Q - N - P - S - R - O. The person to the exact right of S (position 4) is R (position 5).
Q998
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityFictitious Language Coding
In a certain code language, 'Read the code' is coded as '18 20 3', 'Decode the code' is coded as '4 20 3' and 'code is easy' is coded as '3 9 5'. How will 'make one code' be coded in that language?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (13 15 3)
In the given statements, 'code' is common to all three and the common number is '3', so code = 3. In the phrase 'make one code', the code must include '3'. Among the options, only C ('13 15 3') contains the number 3.
Q999
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 2, 22, 32, 42, 57, 87, 162, ?
Select the set of classes the relationship among the best illustrated by the given Venn diagram (three mutually overlapping circles).
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Entrepreneurs, Women, Philanthropists)
The three circles represent intersecting sets where members can belong to any one, any two, or all three categories simultaneously: an individual can be an Entrepreneur, a Woman, and a Philanthropist at the same time. This is uniquely satisfied by 'Entrepreneurs, Women, Philanthropists'.
Q1001
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Set Analogy
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way, as the numbers of the following set. 98 : 81 : 72
💡Correct Answer: Option A (76 : 63 : 54)
In the set 98 : 81 : 72, the difference between the second and third numbers is 81 - 72 = 9, and both 81 (99) and 72 (98) are consecutive multiples of 9. In option A (76 : 63 : 54), 63 - 54 = 9, and 63 (97) and 54 (96) are consecutive multiples of 9.
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. PRACTISE : ACEIPRST :: TECHNOLOGY : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (CEGHLNOOTY)
The letters of PRACTISE (P, R, A, C, T, I, S, E) are rearranged in alphabetical order to form ACEIPRST. Similarly, sorting the letters of TECHNOLOGY (T, E, C, H, N, O, L, O, G, Y) in alphabetical order yields CEGHLNOOTY.
Q1003
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNon-Verbal Series
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
Following the rotation of the inner shaded polygon and movement of geometric corner attachments across the frames confirms option B as the correct next figure in the sequence.
Q1004
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection Sense
Reeta is standing facing south-east. First, she turns 135 deg clockwise. After that she turns 90 deg anticlockwise. Then she turns 45 deg clockwise, followed by a 135 deg anticlockwise turn. In which direction is she facing now?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (East)
Total clockwise turns = 135 deg + 45 deg = +180 deg. Total anticlockwise turns = 90 deg + 135 deg = -225 deg. Net rotation = +180 deg - 225 deg = -45 deg (45 deg anticlockwise). Turning 45 degrees anticlockwise from South-East brings her facing directly East.
Look at the given figures and find the odd one out. Choose the correct option.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A)
In figures B, C, and D, the bottom number is the absolute difference between the top two numbers: 11 - 5 = 6; 9 - 7 = 2; 7 - 5 = 2. In figure (A), the bottom number is the sum: 1 + 2 = 3. Therefore, figure (A) is the odd one out, which is given in Option D.
Q1006
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityLetter Coding
In a certain code language, 'CHILD' is written as '6169248' and 'GUEST' is written as '142153840'. How will 'BOOK' be written in that language?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (4151522)
Rule: Consonant alphabetical positions are multiplied by 2, while Vowels retain their natural alphabetical position: - B (consonant, 2) -> 2 2 = 4
- O (vowel, 15) -> 15
- O (vowel, 15) -> 15
- K (consonant, 11) -> 11 2 = 22 Concatenating yields 4151522.
Q1007
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityFamily Tree Relations
There are seven members, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, in a family. H is the only daughter-in-law of D. E is the sister of C. C is the only son of F, who is the wife of D. B and G are the sons of H. How is G related to F?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Grandson)
F is the wife of D, and C is the only son of F and D. H is the daughter-in-law of D, so H is married to C. G is the son of H and C. Therefore, G is the Grandson of F (paternal grandmother).
Q1008
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection and Distance
Shri Gautam Pahari exits from the backdoor of his north-facing house and walks 25 m straight, then he takes a left turn and walks 36 m, then he turns left and walks 47 m. He turns left again and walks 36 m. How far and in which direction is he from his house now?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (22 m, North)
The house faces North, so the backdoor opens South. 1) Walks 25 m South. 2) Left turn (facing South, left is East) walks 36 m East. 3) Left turn (facing East, left is North) walks 47 m North. 4) Left turn (facing North, left is West) walks 36 m West. Net position: 36 m East - 36 m West = 0 m in E-W direction; 47 m North - 25 m South = 22 m North of starting point.
In the given Venn diagram, the oval stands for 'chartered accountants', pentagon stands for 'males', the triangle stands for 'full-time employees', and the square stands for 'tax-payers'. How many male chartered accountants are NEITHER tax-payers NOR full-time employees?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (22)
We seek persons inside the Oval (chartered accountants) AND inside the Pentagon (males), but strictly OUTSIDE the Square (tax-payers) and OUTSIDE the Triangle (full-time employees). Inspecting the region shared exclusively by the oval and pentagon yields 22.
Q1010
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 361, 323, 285, 247, ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (209)
The series is an arithmetic progression with a constant common difference of -38 (or multiples of 19): 361 - 38 = 323; 323 - 38 = 285; 285 - 38 = 247; 247 - 38 = 209.
Q1011
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Articles)
Find the error in one part of the given sentence: In a history of Indian (1)/ rulers, Harshavardhan's regime of (2)/ a few years is one of the best periods. (3)/ No error (4)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1)
Error is in part (1). The definite article 'the' must be used instead of the indefinite article 'a' when referring to a specific, unique historical account: 'In the history of Indian rulers...'.
Q1012
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Prepositions)
Find the error in one part of the given sentence: They persisted (1)/ on their going (2)/ inspite of rain. (3)/ No error (4)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2)
Error is in part (2). The verb 'persist' takes the fixed preposition 'in', not 'on': 'They persisted in their going...' or 'They persisted in going...'.
Q1013
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Determiners)
Find the error in one part of the given sentence: Not much (1)/ people realize (2)/ his sincerity. (3)/ No error (4)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1)
Error is in part (1). 'People' is a plural countable noun, so the quantifier 'many' must be used instead of 'much' (which is reserved for uncountable nouns): 'Not many people realize...'.
Q1014
Basic English & ComprehensionSentence Improvement (Infinitives)
Improve the bold part of the sentence: Although he was tired, he went out for playing.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (went out to play)
The infinitive of purpose 'to play' correctly replaces the unidiomatic prepositional phrase 'for playing' in past tense: 'Although he was tired, he went out to play.'
Q1015
Basic English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the correct Passive Voice for: Did he plan an excursion to mountains ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Was an excursion to mountains planned by him ?)
The active sentence is in simple past interrogative form ('Did + subject + verb'). In passive voice, it converts to 'Was + object + past participle (planned) + by him?': 'Was an excursion to mountains planned by him?'.
Q1016
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Participles
Refer cloze passage blank 54: One rainy day I watched a neighbour (54) to push her toddler in a pram with one hand...
💡Correct Answer: Option B (struggling)
After verbs of sensory perception ('watched', 'saw'), a participle construction is used: 'watched a neighbour struggling to push...'.
Q1017
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Quantifiers
Refer cloze passage blank 55: ...I was about to put on my jacket and offer (55) help when the trio disappeared...
💡Correct Answer: Option D (some)
'Help' is an uncountable noun requiring the quantifier 'some': 'offer some help'.
Q1018
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Prepositions
Refer cloze passage blank 56: ...when the trio disappeared (56) some hedges.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (behind)
Objects vanishing from sight go 'behind' an obstruction: 'disappeared behind some hedges'.
Q1019
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Verb Tense
Refer cloze passage blank 57: When they reappeared, she (57) to have sorted out her problem...
💡Correct Answer: Option C (seemed)
Consistent with the past tense narrative, the simple past form 'seemed' is correct: 'she seemed to have sorted out'.
Q1020
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Contextual Adverbs
Refer cloze passage blank 58: ...the toddler, attached to the dog's leash, was (58) running through mud puddles...
💡Correct Answer: Option A (joyously)
The humorous context of a young child happily splashing in puddles is accurately described by the adverb 'joyously'.
Q1021
Basic English & ComprehensionSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (quintessence)
The correct spelling is 'quintessence' (meaning the purest, most perfect embodiment of something).
Q1022
Basic English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to: NONCONFORMIST
💡Correct Answer: Option A (conventional)
A 'nonconformist' is an individual who rejects traditional rules or established customs. The direct antonym is 'conventional' (adhering to accepted norms and standards).
Q1023
Basic English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: OBSEQUIOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Servile)
'Obsequious' means obedient or attentive to an excessive, fawning degree. The exact synonym is 'Servile'.
Q1024
Basic English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to: CONTENTIOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option C (benevolent)
'Contentious' means causing, involving, or likely to provoke dispute and strife. An antonym conveying harmony and goodwill is 'benevolent'.
Q1025
Basic English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: ESPIONAGE
💡Correct Answer: Option B (spying)
'Espionage' refers to the systematic practice of spying to discover confidential political, industrial, or military secrets.
Q1026
Basic English & ComprehensionSentence Improvement (Prepositions)
Improve the bold part: It became clear that the strangers were heading into a serious disaster.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (towards)
The natural English preposition indicating movement in the direction of a predicament is 'towards' (or 'for'): 'heading towards a serious disaster'.
Q1027
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Relative Pronouns)
Find the error: The teachers, who I worked with, (A)/ were very insensitive (B)/ towards children's needs. (C)/ No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The teachers, who I worked with)
Error is in part (A). When a relative pronoun acts as the object of a preposition ('with'), the objective form 'whom' should be used: 'The teachers, whom I worked with' or 'with whom I worked'.
Q1028
Basic English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the active voice for: I was obliged to leave.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Circumstances obliged me to leave.)
The passive sentence 'I was obliged to leave' uses simple past tense ('was obliged'). In active voice with the standard implied subject 'Circumstances', it becomes 'Circumstances obliged me to leave.'
Q1029
Basic English & ComprehensionSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Reconnaissance)
The correct spelling is 'Reconnaissance' (military scouting and observation to survey terrain and troop locations).
Q1030
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: One of the activities of a child before it is even born is ______:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (listening)
The passage explicitly states: 'It has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that.'
Q1031
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: It is necessary for one to ______ the language before (s)he writes in that language.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (speak)
The text explicitly notes: 'In order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it.'
Q1032
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
💡Correct Answer: Option A (speaking more than one language)
The passage explains: '...a child may grow up speaking more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the home and in the neighbourhood. We call this multilingualism.'
Q1033
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: A child has been ______ ever since it was born.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (listening)
The text states: 'It has been listening ever since it was born...'.
Q1034
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: To know a language one must be able to:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Speak it as easily and naturally as a three year old child)
The passage states: 'To know a language then is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a three year old child does.'
Q1035
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KGovernment Initiatives & Cooperatives
What is the name of the new cooperative-based taxi service being launched by the Indian government?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sahkar Taxi)
The Ministry of Cooperation spearheaded 'Sahkar Taxi' (also promoted under national cooperative transport initiatives), a cooperative-owned ride-hailing platform designed to empower drivers directly.
Q1036
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KImportant National Days
When is National Maritime Day observed in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (April 5)
National Maritime Day is observed annually in India on April 5th to commemorate the maiden historical voyage of the first Indian commercial merchant vessel, SS Loyalty (owned by Scindia Steam Navigation Company), sailing from Mumbai to London in 1919.
Q1037
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KJ&K Agriculture & Economy
Purple revolution in Jammu and Kashmir is associated with which crop?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Lavender)
The 'Purple Revolution' (Aroma Mission launched by CSIR-IIIM Jammu) in Jammu & Kashmir refers to the transformative commercial cultivation of Lavender, with Doda and Bhaderwah emerging as national hubs of lavender oil distillation.
Q1038
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KIndian Freedom Movement
Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dadabhai Naoroji)
Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and author of 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', became the first Indian elected to the British House of Commons representing Central Finsbury in 1892.
Q1039
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysics & Circular Motion
A body moving in a circular path with a constant speed has a:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (constant kinetic energy)
In uniform circular motion, speed (v) is constant, so kinetic energy KE = (1/2) m v^2 remains strictly constant. Velocity, acceleration, and displacement vectors continuously change their spatial directions.
Q1040
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KScience & Technology Current Affairs
Which company is developing India's first 'Drone City' in Andhra Pradesh?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Garuda Aerospace)
Garuda Aerospace partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish India's first dedicated 'Drone City' and manufacturing hub in Andhra Pradesh to foster indigenous UAV technology.
Q1041
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHistory of Jammu & Kashmir
Who was the Mughal emperor during the annexation of Kashmir to the Mughal Empire?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Akbar)
Mughal Emperor Akbar annexed Kashmir to the Mughal Empire in 1586 AD after his forces under Qasim Khan and Raja Bhagwant Das defeated the last Chak sultan, Yaqub Shah Chak.
Q1042
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KMedieval Indian History
Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (First Battle of Panipat)
The First Battle of Panipat on 21 April 1526, fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, resulted in Babur's decisive victory, terminating the Delhi Sultanate and establishing the Mughal Empire in India.
Q1043
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KArt & Architecture of India
The famous Dilwara temples of Mount Abu are a sacred pilgrimage place for whom?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jains)
The Dilwara Temples located on Mount Abu in Rajasthan are celebrated worldwide for their exquisite white marble carvings and are holy pilgrimage shrines dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras, built between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Q1044
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KScientific Disciplines
Odontology is the branch of science which deals with the study of:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Teeth)
Odontology is the scientific and medical discipline dedicated to the study of the structure, development, morphology, pathology, and forensic examination of teeth.
Q1045
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCurrent Affairs & Summits
The first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) was organized by the Government of India from May 1 to 4, 2025 in which city?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mumbai)
The inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) was organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Mumbai, India's entertainment and media capital.
Q1046
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KGeography of Jammu & Kashmir
Which valley is between Pir Panjal and Himalayas range?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kashmir Valley)
The Kashmir Valley (Vale of Kashmir) is an intermontane valley enclosed between the Pir Panjal Range on the southwest and the Main Himalayan Range (Zanskar Range) on the northeast.
Q1047
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysical Geography & Rocks
The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Igneous Rock)
Rocks formed by the cooling and crystallization of molten magma or volcanic lava are classified as Igneous Rocks (such as basalt and granite).
Q1048
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHuman Physiology & Nutrition
For immediate energy production in cells, one should take:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Glucose)
Glucose (dextrose) is a simple monosaccharide that enters cellular metabolism directly without requiring enzymatic breakdown, serving as the immediate primary substrate for cellular respiration and ATP generation.
Q1049
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KSports Current Affairs
Which team won the 90th edition of the Ranji Trophy?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mumbai)
Mumbai cricket team won the historic 90th edition of the Ranji Trophy (2023-24 season) by defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final at Wankhede Stadium, securing their record-extending 42nd Ranji title.
Q1050
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAgricultural Geography
Highly specialized form of agriculture in which crops like coffee, tea and rubber are cultivated refer to:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (plantation agriculture)
Plantation agriculture is a large-scale commercial farming system where a single perennial cash crop (such as tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane, or cocoa) is cultivated systematically over extensive estates.
Q1051
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KIndian Art & Culture Institutions
Which of the following is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sangeet Natak Akademi)
Sangeet Natak Akademi, established in 1953 by the Government of India, is the apex national academy for the preservation and promotion of music, dance, and drama across the nation.
Q1052
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KBooks and Authors
Who released the book 'Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Amit Shah)
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah released the pictorial historical volume 'Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages', highlighting the timeless historical bonds connecting J&K and Ladakh with India.
Q1053
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KOptics & Physics
Which one of the following processes is responsible for the glittering of air bubble rising through water?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Total internal reflection of light)
When light rays travelling in denser water encounter the rarer air boundary of the bubble at an angle greater than the critical angle (48.6 degrees), Total Internal Reflection occurs, causing the air bubble to shine like a mirror.
Q1054
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KDefense & Security Affairs
What is the name of the military operation launched by India targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK recently?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Operation Sindoor)
India's counter-terrorism response operations along the Line of Control are coded under specific operational directives such as Operation Sindoor / Sarp Vinash / Snow Leopard.
Q1055
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysical vs Chemical Changes
Which of the following is not a chemical reaction?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Conversion of water into steam)
The conversion of liquid water into steam (boiling) is a physical change of state where the chemical molecular structure of H2O remains unaltered, unlike combustion or digestion which produce new chemical substances.
Q1056
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KSports & Khelo India
Which State/Union Territory topped the medal table of the first Khelo India Beach Games 2025?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Maharashtra)
Maharashtra topped the overall medal tally at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games, showcasing superior dominance across coastal sports events.
Q1057
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KTunnels & Infrastructure in J&K
Which of the following is the under construction tunnel that will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Zojila tunnel)
The 14.15-kilometer-long Zojila Tunnel, excavated under the treacherous Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway (NH-1), is designed to provide uninterrupted all-weather road connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
Q1058
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHistory of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following is also known as the "sale deed of Kashmir"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Treaty of Amritsar)
The Treaty of Amritsar, signed on 16 March 1846 between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, transferred the territories of Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 75 lakh Nanakshahi rupees, historically dubbed the 'Sale Deed of Kashmir'.
Q1059
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysical Geography & Climatology
Uneven distribution of insolation on the earth is mainly due to the:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (spherical shape of the earth)
The spherical (geoid) shape of the Earth causes the angle of incidence of incoming solar radiation to vary from perpendicular (90 deg) at the tropics to highly slanting towards the poles, causing uneven distribution of insolation.
Q1060
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCell Biology & Blood
RBCs do not perform aerobic respiration because these do not contain:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mitochondria)
Mature mammalian red blood cells (erythrocytes) lack mitochondria (the powerhouses responsible for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation). As a result, RBCs metabolize glucose solely through anaerobic glycolysis.
Q1061
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KImportant Days & Themes
Zero Discrimination Day is observed annually on March 1st to promote equality and stand against discrimination in all its forms. What is the theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2025?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Equality for All)
Zero Discrimination Day is commemorated worldwide every year on March 1st by UNAIDS to champion human rights and dignity, centered around the theme of promoting equality for all.
Q1062
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KFolk Dances of J&K
The dance of Kashmir in which a teenage boy dresses in a female attire resembling that of kathak:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Baccha Nagma)
Baccha Nagma (also called Bachha Gyayan) is a popular traditional celebratory folk dance of Kashmir where a young boy dresses in elaborate female attire and performs delicate Kathak-like footwork accompanied by rabab and sarangi.
Q1063
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHydroelectric Projects of J&K
Which of the following power project in J & K is located on Suru river which is also a tributary of the river indus?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Chutak Hydroelectric power plant)
The 44 MW Chutak Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river power generation facility constructed on the Suru River (a primary tributary of the Indus River) in Kargil district.
Q1064
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KVitamins and Health
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Vitamin-E : Reproduction)
Vitamin E (tocopherol) is the 'anti-sterility vitamin' essential for reproductive health and maintaining cellular membranes. (Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness; Vitamin C causes scurvy; Vitamin D causes rickets).
Q1065
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KClassical Dances of India
Which from the following is a 'classical dance' form?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kathakali)
Kathakali (from Kerala) is one of the eight officially recognized classical dance drama traditions of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Kalaripayattu is a martial art, and Bhawai is a folk dance.
Q1066
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KSports Awards & Football
Which player won the Women's Player of the Year Award for the 2024-25 season at the AIFF Awards 2025?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Manisha Kalyan)
Manisha Kalyan won the prestigious AIFF Women's Player of the Year Award, recognizing her stellar domestic and European performances.
Q1067
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHuman Diseases & Microbiology
Typhoid fever is caused by:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bacteria)
Typhoid fever is an infectious bacterial illness caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (Salmonella typhi), transmitted through contaminated food and water.
Q1068
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCultural Festivals of India
What is the name of the Sufi music festival praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its 25-year journey?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ruhaniyat)
'Ruhaniyat' is the celebrated pan-Indian Sufi and mystic music festival that completed a quarter century (25 years) of promoting peace and spiritual music, earning high praise from PM Narendra Modi.
Q1069
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAtmosphere & Physics
The layer of the atmosphere in which Radio Waves are reflected back is called:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ionosphere)
The Ionosphere (spanning the mesosphere and thermosphere, between 80 km and 400 km) contains high concentrations of ions and free electrons that reflect medium and high-frequency sky radio waves back to Earth.
Q1070
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KChemistry & Metallurgy
The important metal used with iron to produce stainless steel is:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Chromium)
Chromium (minimum 10.5% to 18%) is the critical alloying element combined with iron to manufacture stainless steel, creating a passive chromium oxide surface layer that prevents rust and corrosion.
Q1071
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KNational Sports Awards
Who among the following has not been selected for the 2024 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sandeep Sangwan)
Grandmaster Gukesh D (Chess), Manu Bhaker (Shooting), and Praveen Kumar (Para High Jump) were nominated and honored for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Sandeep Sangwan was not selected.
Q1072
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHandlooms & Crafts of J&K
Which of the following options is INCORRECT with reference to the famous fabrics weaved (under handloom sector) in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rabari Shawls)
Raffal, Kani, and Pashmina are legendary indigenous GI-tagged handloom shawls of Jammu and Kashmir. Rabari shawls belong to the nomadic Rabari embroidery traditions of Kutch, Gujarat and Rajasthan, not J&K.
Q1073
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KModern Indian History
Mahatma Gandhi's remark, "A post-dated cheque on a crumbling bank" is regarding the proposals of:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cripps Mission)
Mahatma Gandhi described the proposals of the 1942 Cripps Mission (led by Sir Stafford Cripps) as 'a post-dated cheque on a crashing/crumbling bank' because it offered distant dominion status from a war-embattled British government.
Q1074
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCirculatory System & Human Biology
Which vein brings clean blood from the lungs into the heart?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pulmonary Vein)
The Pulmonary Veins are unique among all veins because they carry freshly oxygenated ('clean') blood from the alveoli of the lungs directly into the left atrium of the heart.
Q1075
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KE-Governance & Portals
What is the name of the new portal being launched for real-time monitoring of food storage depots, aiming to improve quality, safety, and transparency in warehousing?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Depot Darpan)
'Depot Darpan' is the real-time digitized warehouse management and monitoring portal launched by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to ensure end-to-end transparency, stock safety, and reduce storage losses.
Q1076
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAncient Indian Philosophy & Buddhism
Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path' of Buddhism?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Right Desire)
The Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism (Ashtangika Marga) comprises: Right View, Right Resolve, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Contemplation (Samadhi). 'Right Desire' is not part of the path, as Buddhism identifies craving (tanha/desire) as the root cause of suffering.
Q1077
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KApplied Chemistry & Meteorology
The most commonly used chemicals in the artificial rainmaking is:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (All of the above)
Artificial rainmaking (cloud seeding) utilizes Silver Iodide (AgI, the primary glaciogenic agent), solid carbon dioxide (Dry Ice), and common salt (Sodium Chloride, NaCl, for warm cloud seeding) as freezing and condensation nuclei. Thus, All of the above are used.
Q1078
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KDigital India & Railways
What is the name of the application released by the Railway Ministry, a one stop solution offering multiple public-facing services?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (SwaRail)
The Ministry of Railways introduced 'SwaRail' (the super-app), integrating diverse passenger utilities such as ticketing, PNR tracking, train status, platform passes, food orders, and grievance redressal onto a single unified platform.
Q1079
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KTourism & Culture of J&K
A traditional Gondola type light weight rowing boat ride which is famous on the pristine Dal Lake in Kashmir is referred to as:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Shikara ride)
The 'Shikara' is the iconic, elegant wooden rowing boat unique to the pristine Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, renowned as the Gondola of Kashmir.
Q1080
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAncient Indian History & Travelers
Who among the following foreigners was the first to visit India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Megasthenes)
Megasthenes, the ancient Greek ethnographer and ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator to the Mauryan court of Chandragupta Maurya (around 302 BC), was the earliest foreign visitor among the listed figures. (Faxian arrived around 405 AD, Xuanzang around 630 AD, and Yijing in 671 AD).
Q1081
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KGeneral Chemistry & Physical Properties
Alcohol is more volatile than water because ______ is lower than water.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (its boiling point)
Ethanol (alcohol) exhibits weaker intermolecular hydrogen bonding than water, giving it a much lower boiling point (78.37 deg C compared to water's 100 deg C) and consequently higher vapor pressure at room temperature, making it far more volatile.
Q1082
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KIndian Polity & State Formation
Maharashtra and Gujarat Day are celebrated annually to mark the establishment of these states. On which date and in which year were the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat officially formed?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (May 1, 1960)
Under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, the bilingual State of Bombay was officially bifurcated into the Marathi-speaking state of Maharashtra and Gujarati-speaking state of Gujarat on 1 May 1960.
Q1083
General EnglishGeneral English
Fill in the blank with appropriate word(s): I _______ working all afternoon and have just finished the assignment. A) had been B) have been C) shall be D) am
💡Correct Answer: Option B (have been)
The present perfect continuous tense ('have been working') is required because the action began in the afternoon and continued up to the present moment, directly connected with the present perfect clause 'have just finished'.
Q1084
General EnglishGeneral English
Which tense is used to express an action that began in the past before some point and continued up to that point? A) Past indefinite tense B) Past perfect tense C) Past perfect continuous tense D) Past continuous tense
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Past perfect continuous tense)
The Past Perfect Continuous tense (had been + verb-ing) describes an ongoing action that started in the past and continued up to another specified point in the past.
Q1085
General EnglishGeneral English
What is the meaning of the idiom "Backstairs Influence"? A) Secret and unfair influence B) Backing Influence C) Political Influence D) Deserving and proper influence
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Secret and unfair influence)
The idiom 'backstairs influence' refers to secret, clandestine, or underhand influence exercised by backdoor or improper methods to gain an undue advantage.
Q1086
General EnglishGeneral English
Out of the four alternatives given, choose the one that can best substitute the word: CHIDE A) Prevent B) Rescue C) Follow D) Scold
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Scold)
To 'chide' means to express disapproval or reprimand someone gently or scold them for a fault.
Q1087
General EnglishGeneral English
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error: Daniel sat on / his new bike / and went afar / a ride. A) Daniel sat on B) his new bike C) and went afar D) a ride
💡Correct Answer: Option C (and went afar)
The segment 'and went afar' is grammatically incorrect in this context. The idiomatic English phrase is 'went for a ride' (or 'went out for a ride'). Using 'went afar a ride' is ungrammatical.
Q1088
General EnglishSpotting the Error (Pronoun Cases)
In the following sentence identify the part having error. It was him / who came / running / into the classroom. A) It was him B) who came C) running D) into the classroom
💡Correct Answer: Option A (It was him)
In formal grammar, a predicate pronoun following the linking verb 'to be' (was) must take the nominative (subjective) case, not the objective case. Therefore, 'It was him' is grammatically incorrect and should be corrected to 'It was he who came running into the classroom'.
Q1089
General EnglishCloze Test & Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentence by choosing the right option. Kashmir is my favourite holiday ________ in India. I had gone with my family last summer. Gulmarg is a ________ to the eyes with a spread of ________ flowers against snow-capped mountains as ________ A) destination, sight, beautiful, paintings B) place, delight, wonderful, border C) spot, sight, beautiful, premise D) destination, treat, vibrant, backgrounds
💡Correct Answer: Option D (destination, treat, vibrant, backgrounds)
Fitting the words into context: - 'favourite holiday destination' - 'Gulmarg is a treat to the eyes' - 'spread of vibrant flowers' - 'against snow-capped mountains as backgrounds' This completes the passage naturally and idiomatically.
Q1090
General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Consummation A) Act of forgiveness B) Act of devouring C) Failure D) Ultimate completion
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ultimate completion)
'Consummation' means the point at which something is complete, finalized, or perfected; the ultimate completion or achievement of a goal or state.
Q1091
General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the best alternative which expresses the word: Travesty A) Misrepresentation B) Exaltation C) Clarification D) Ordeal
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Misrepresentation)
'Travesty' refers to a false, distorted, or grotesque representation of something (e.g., a travesty of justice). Its primary synonym is 'misrepresentation'.
Q1092
General EnglishHomophones & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with correct homophone: We sat under the shade of the ________ tree. A) breach B) beach C) beech D) beich
💡Correct Answer: Option C (beech)
'Beech' is a type of deciduous forest tree (genus Fagus) with smooth grey bark and glossy leaves. 'Beach' refers to a sandy shore by an ocean or lake. Thus, 'beech tree' is the correct homophone.
Q1093
General EnglishHomophones & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with correct homophone: The ________ thread was thrown away. A) naughty B) notty C) knotty D) notey
💡Correct Answer: Option C (knotty)
'Knotty' means full of knots, tangled, or intricate. Applied to a thread that is tangled and cannot be used, 'knotty' is the correct word.
Q1094
General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: Dissolute A) Distant B) Repulsive C) Honest D) Moral
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Moral)
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or dissipated. Its direct antonym is 'moral', virtuous, or principled.
Q1095
General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: Development A) Retardation B) Retrogression C) Transgression D) Impunity
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Retrogression)
'Development' means progression, advancement, or forward growth. Its antonym is 'retrogression' (the process of returning to an earlier, inferior, or less developed state).
Q1096
General EnglishSpelling Correction
Select the correctly spelt word. A) Prevenseon B) Prevention C) Previnsion D) Prevenson
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Prevention)
The correctly spelt English word is 'Prevention' (P-R-E-V-E-N-T-I-O-N), meaning the act of stopping something from happening or arising.
Q1097
General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
To have an axe to grind A) A private end to serve B) To fail to arouse interest C) To have no result D) To work for both sides
💡Correct Answer: Option A (A private end to serve)
The idiom 'to have an axe to grind' means to have a private or selfish motive for doing something, or a personal end to serve.
Q1098
General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Failing in exam again and again even after putting all the hard work is bad blood. A) Consume time and affects the health B) The aspirants become unhealthy C) The aspirants do not take interest D) Create angry feeling
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Create angry feeling)
'Bad blood' is an idiom meaning feelings of ill will, resentment, bitterness, or anger ('create angry feeling').
Q1099
General EnglishDirect & Indirect Speech
He said to me, "Can you do these sums for me?" A) He asked me if I could do those sums for him. B) He asked me if I can do those sums for him. C) He asked me if I can do these sums for him. D) He asked me if I could do these sums for him.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (He asked me if I could do those sums for him.)
In indirect speech conversion of a yes/no question: - Reporting verb 'said to me' changes to 'asked me'. - Conjunction 'if' or 'whether' is used. - Modal verb 'can' shifts into the past tense 'could'. - Demonstrative adjective 'these' changes to 'those'. - Pronoun 'me' changes to 'him'. Hence: 'He asked me if I could do those sums for him.'
Q1100
General EnglishSentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R, S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. You are required to choose one of the four alternatives which would be the most logical sequence of the sentence in the passage. 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. A) QRPS B) RQSP C) PQRS D) PSRQ
💡Correct Answer: Option C (PQRS)
Analyzing the chronological flow of road safety instructions: - S1 establishes crossing rules with policeman on duty. - P states crossing at zebra crossing: 'We should always cross the road at the zebra crossing.' - Q specifies looking at signal lights: 'We must look to the signal lights and cross the road only when the road is clear.' - R covers the contingency when lights are absent: 'If there are no signal lights at the crossing, we should look to the right...' - S states the rule if traffic is present: 'If the road is not clear we should wait.' - S6 closes: 'We should never run while crossing a road.' Thus, the perfect natural sequence is P - Q - R - S (Option C).
Q1101
General EnglishReading Comprehension
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- A) You must have a pen and paper B) You must have a degree in writing C) You must write in different light D) You must develop your own view point
💡Correct Answer: Option D (You must develop your own view point)
The passage begins by explicitly stating: 'If you wish to be a writer, you must learn to develop your own point of view.' Hence, developing your own viewpoint is the most important requirement highlighted.
Q1102
General EnglishPara Jumbles & Sentence Ordering
Given below are the four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. P. When she was told that she was expected to walk on the pavement she said that since she is free she has the liberty to walk where she liked. Q. But if she walked in the middle of the road cars and vehicles could move on the pavement. This would result in chaos. R. Once an old lady was walking with a basket in hand in the middle of the street in Petrograd. S. It caused great confusion for the traffic. A) RSPQ B) QRSP C) RPQS D) PQRS
💡Correct Answer: Option A (RSPQ)
The passage tells A.G. Gardiner's famous essay 'On the Rule of the Road': - Sentence R introduces the subject and action: 'Once an old lady was walking with a basket in hand in the middle of the street in Petrograd.' - Sentence S describes the immediate effect: 'It caused great confusion for the traffic.' - Sentence P gives the dialogue and her justification: 'When she was told that she was expected to walk on the pavement she said that since she is free...' - Sentence Q concludes with the logical consequence: 'But if she walked in the middle of the road cars and vehicles could move on the pavement. This would result in chaos.' Therefore, the correct sequence is R - S - P - Q (Option A).
Q1103
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Choose the correct sentence. A) He don't like apples. B) He doesn't likes apples. C) He doesn't like apples. D) He don't likes apples.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He doesn't like apples.)
With third-person singular subjects ('He'), the auxiliary verb 'does' is used in the negative ('doesn't'), followed by the base form of the main verb without an '-s' suffix ('like'). Therefore, 'He doesn't like apples' is grammatically correct.
Q1104
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Select the correct sentence. A) I have visited Paris last year. B) I visited Paris last year. C) I was visiting Paris last year. D) I visit Paris last year.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I visited Paris last year.)
When a specific past time marker is given (such as 'last year'), the simple past tense ('visited') must be used rather than the present perfect tense ('have visited'). Therefore, 'I visited Paris last year' is correct.
Q1105
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Identify the correct sentence. A) The book whom I bought yesterday is interesting. B) The book which I bought yesterday is interesting. C) The book which I bought yesterday are interesting. D) The book whose I bought yesterday is interesting.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The book which I bought yesterday is interesting.)
'Which' is the correct relative pronoun used for non-human inanimate objects like 'the book' ('whom' is for people). Since 'The book' is singular, it requires the singular verb 'is'. Therefore, 'The book which I bought yesterday is interesting' is correct.
Q1106
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Identify the correct sentence. A) There is many people in the room. B) There are many people in the room. C) There is much people in the room. D) There are much people in the room.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (There are many people in the room.)
'People' is a plural countable noun, so it takes the quantifier 'many' (not 'much') and the plural verb 'are'. Therefore, 'There are many people in the room' is grammatically correct.
Q1107
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Recieve B) Receive C) Receeve D) Receve
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Receive)
The correct spelling is 'Receive', following the common English spelling rule: 'i before e, except after c'.
Q1108
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Accomodate B) Acommodate C) Accommodate D) Acommodete
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Accommodate)
The correct spelling is 'Accommodate', which contains double 'c' and double 'm' (A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-E).
Q1109
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Definately B) Definetely C) Definitely D) Definatelye
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Definitely)
The correct spelling is 'Definitely', derived from 'definite' + suffix '-ly' (D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y).
Q1110
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Separatly B) Sepparately C) Separately D) Seperately
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Separately)
The correct spelling is 'Separately', with 'para' in the middle (S-E-P-A-R-A-T-E-L-Y), not 'seperate'.
Q1111
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. ABANDON A) Leave B) Protect C) Support D) Follow
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Leave)
'Abandon' means to give up completely, desert, or leave behind. Therefore, 'Leave' is the most accurate synonym.
Q1112
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. CONCEAL A) Hide B) Speak C) Bring D) Trust
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hide)
'Conceal' means to keep secret or prevent from being seen or discovered; to hide.
Q1113
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. ENORMOUS A) Small B) Tiny C) Huge D) Light
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Huge)
'Enormous' means extremely large in size, scale, or extent; huge or colossal.
Q1114
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. MITIGATE A) Increase B) Worsen C) Lessen D) Ignore
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lessen)
'Mitigate' means to make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen or alleviate.
Q1115
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. ARTIFICIAL A) Plastic B) Unreal C) Synthetic D) Natural
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Natural)
'Artificial' refers to something man-made or synthetic. Its exact antonym is 'Natural'.
Q1116
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. FREQUENT A) Rare B) Usual C) Regular D) Normal
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rare)
'Frequent' means occurring often. Its opposite is 'Rare', meaning seldom occurring or uncommon.
Q1117
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. OPTIMIST A) Pessimist B) Cheerful C) Hopeful D) Confident
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Pessimist)
An 'Optimist' is a person who looks at the bright or hopeful side of things. The antonym is 'Pessimist', a person who expects the worst.
Q1118
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. DEARTH A) Scarcity B) Lack C) Abundance D) Famine
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Abundance)
'Dearth' denotes a scarcity or lack of something. Its direct antonym is 'Abundance', meaning plentiful quantity.
Q1119
Basic EnglishDeterminers
Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence. I have read _____ books on that topic. A) Much B) Many C) Little D) Every
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Many)
'Books' is a plural countable noun. The determiner 'many' is used with plural countable nouns, whereas 'much' and 'little' are used with uncountable nouns.
Q1120
Basic EnglishDeterminers
Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence. _____ of the money was spent on repairs. A) Few B) Each C) Many D) Most
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Most)
'Money' is an uncountable noun. 'Few' and 'Many' are only used with countable nouns. 'Most' can be used with uncountable nouns ('Most of the money was spent...').
Q1121
Basic EnglishArticles
Choose the correct article to complete the sentence. _____ Earth revolves around the Sun. A) A B) An C) The D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The)
The definite article 'The' is used before unique celestial bodies and planets, such as 'the Earth', 'the Sun', and 'the Moon'.
Q1122
Basic EnglishArticles
Choose the correct article to complete the sentence. She adopted _____ dog from the shelter. A) A B) An C) The D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (A)
The indefinite article 'A' is used before a singular countable noun that begins with a consonant sound ('dog').
Q1123
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence. He jumped _____ the wall. A) Above B) Across C) Over D) On
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Over)
'Over' indicates movement from one side of an obstacle to the other across its top ('jumped over the wall').
Q1124
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence. She has been working here _____ five years. A) Since B) From C) For D) By
💡Correct Answer: Option C (For)
In present perfect continuous tense, 'for' is used to denote a duration or period of time ('five years'), whereas 'since' is used for a specific point in time.
Q1125
Basic EnglishVerbs & Tenses
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. She _____ to the market every Sunday. A) Go B) Goes C) Going D) Gone
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Goes)
'Every Sunday' signifies a habitual action requiring the simple present tense. With a third-person singular subject ('She'), the verb takes '-es' ('goes').
Q1126
Basic EnglishVerbs & Tenses
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. They _____ their dinner when I arrived. A) Have B) Had C) Having D) Has
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Had)
Since the time clause 'when I arrived' is in the past tense, the main clause requires past tense 'had' ('They had their dinner...').
Q1127
General EnglishReading Comprehension - Global Warming
What is the primary cause of global warming?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation)
According to the passage, global warming refers to the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), deforestation, and industrial processes.
Q1128
General EnglishReading Comprehension - Global Warming
How does global warming impact biodiversity?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (It causes many species to decline due to the changing climate)
The passage states that many species of plants and animals cannot adapt quickly to the rapidly changing climate, which leads to a decline in their populations.
Q1129
General EnglishReading Comprehension - Global Warming
What is one of the strategies suggested to mitigate global warming?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Reducing energy consumption)
The passage explicitly highlights that by adopting sustainable practices, such as reducing energy consumption and protecting forests, we can help slow down global warming.
Q1130
General EnglishSentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
Given below are four scattered segments of two sentences. Indicate the correct sequence that correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence. P. due to rapid urbanization Q. environmental degradation has increased R. and unplanned industrial growth S. in many developing regions The most appropriate sequence should be
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Q-P-R-S)
The coherent grammatical order is Q-P-R-S: 'Environmental degradation has increased (Q) due to rapid urbanization (P) and unplanned industrial growth (R) in many developing regions (S).'
Q1131
General EnglishArticles (Zero Article & Definite Article)
Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options. Karan speaks _____ Spanish. He believes, honesty is _____ best policy.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (no article, the)
No article is used before the names of languages (Spanish). The definite article 'the' is required before superlative adjectives ('the best policy'). Therefore, 'no article, the' is correct.
Q1132
General EnglishSentence Improvement - Past Perfect Tense
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'NO IMPROVEMENT.' On hearing the news over the radio that India has won the football match, I jumped with joy.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (had won the football match)
Since the main clause is in the past tense ('I jumped with joy'), the preceding completed action in the subordinate clause requires the Past Perfect tense: 'had won the football match'.
Q1133
General EnglishModal Auxiliaries - Logical Deduction
Fill in the blank with the most suitable modal: This is impossible, it _____ be a mistake.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (must)
'Must' is used for strong logical deduction or certainty based on evidence. Since the speaker states 'This is impossible', they conclude with conviction that 'it must be a mistake'.
Q1134
General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech - Interrogative Sentences
Select the most appropriate INDIRECT form of the given sentence Newton said to Thomas, "how is your research going?"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Newton asked Thomas how his research was going.)
In indirect interrogative sentences: 'said to' becomes 'asked', the wh-word 'how' is retained, the pronoun 'your' changes to 'his', and the question order changes to declarative word order in past continuous tense: 'how his research was going.'
Q1135
General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Which idiom fits the blank to mean "not enough to make a real difference" in the paragraph?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (A drop in the ocean)
The idiom 'a drop in the ocean' (or 'a drop in the bucket') means an extremely small amount compared to what is needed or in comparison to the total scale of the problem.
Q1136
General EnglishPronouns - Subject Pronouns
Which pronoun correctly refers to "local stakeholders" in blank (2)?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (they)
The plural third-person personal pronoun 'they' correctly serves as the subject pronoun referring back to the plural noun phrase 'local stakeholders' in the clause '...as they have firsthand insights...'.
Q1137
General EnglishHomophones and Vocabulary
Which of these homophone pairs can confuse in understanding policies?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (all of the above)
All three pairs are classic administrative homophones: 'council' (an administrative committee) vs 'counsel' (advice/lawyer); 'capital' (wealth/city) vs 'capitol' (legislative building); 'principal' (chief/head) vs 'principle' (fundamental rule). Hence, 'all of the above' is correct.
Q1138
General EnglishClauses - Subordinate (Dependent) Clauses
Read the sentences and underline the subordinate clause. Although I was not up for a movie, I watched 'Avatar in hall No.5' with my friend.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Although I was not up for a movie)
A subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone as a complete thought. Here, 'Although I was not up for a movie' is the subordinate adverbial clause introduced by 'Although'.
Q1139
General EnglishAntonyms - Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word WINSOME
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Repellent)
'Winsome' means attractive, charming, appealing, or engaging in appearance or character. Its opposite is 'Repellent' (causing disgust or aversion, repulsive).
Q1140
General EnglishSynonyms - Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word UMBRAGE
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Resentment)
'Umbrage' means offense, annoyance, or resentment (e.g. 'to take umbrage at something'). Therefore, 'Resentment' is its direct synonym.
Q1141
General EnglishPunctuation Rules - Parenthetical Adverbs
Select the sentence that correctly punctuates the given sentence. I therefore request you to grant me leave.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, therefore, request you to grant me leave.)
When a conjunctive adverb like 'therefore' is used parenthetically within a clause, it must be enclosed by commas on both sides: 'I, therefore, request you to grant me leave.'
Q1142
General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Choose the option that correctly expresses the meaning of the idiom used in the sentence: By submitting the reports early, the manager wanted to steal a march on its competitors.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To achieve an advantage by acting before others)
The idiom 'to steal a march on someone' means to gain an advantage over a competitor or rival, especially by acting secretly or before they do.
Q1143
General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Choose the option that correctly expresses the meaning of the idiom used in the sentence: The minister threw down the gauntlet by openly questioning the opposition's policy.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To issue a direct challenge)
'To throw down the gauntlet' is a historical idiom derived from medieval chivalry meaning to issue a direct challenge or invitation to battle/contest.
Q1144
General EnglishPrepositions - Collocations
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. The management decided to act _____ the recommendation of the expert panel and proceed _____ the proposed reforms.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (on, with)
The correct idiomatic prepositional collocations are 'act on (or upon) advice/recommendation' (to take action according to it) and 'proceed with a plan/reform' (to carry on with it). Therefore, 'on, with' is the correct pair.
Q1145
General EnglishVoice - Imperative Sentences
Change the following sentence from Active voice to Passive voice. Do the work at once.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Let the work be done at once.)
The standard passive voice rule for an imperative command sentence is: 'Let + Object + be + Past Participle (V3)'. Thus, 'Do the work at once' becomes 'Let the work be done at once.'
Q1146
General EnglishVoice - Present Perfect Active
Change the following sentence from Passive voice to Active voice. The room keys have been forgotten by Shilpa.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Shilpa has forgotten the room keys.)
The sentence is in the Present Perfect passive tense ('have been forgotten'). Converting to Active voice with the singular subject 'Shilpa' requires 'has forgotten': 'Shilpa has forgotten the room keys.'
Q1147
General EnglishArticles
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles: _ rich should help _ poor. A) No article, no article B) The, a C) No article, the D) The, the
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The, the)
When an adjective is used to represent an entire class or group of people as a plural collective noun, it takes the definite article 'the' ('The rich' = wealthy people in general; 'the poor' = impoverished people in general). Hence: 'The rich should help the poor.'
Q1148
General EnglishArticles
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles: _ juice in this jug is bitter, but _ juice is generally good for health. A) No article, no article B) The, the C) The, no article D) No article, the
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The, no article)
1. 'The juice in this jug' refers to a specific, definite quantity of juice in a particular jug, requiring the definite article 'The'. 2. '...juice is generally good for health' refers to juice as an uncountable noun in a general sense, taking no article. Hence, 'The, no article'.
Q1149
General EnglishArticles
Identify the correct sentence(s) regarding the use of article 'The': I. The higher you climb, the colder it gets. II. He is the most hardworking of the two brothers. III. The gold is a precious metal. Choose the correct option: A) only I B) I and II C) I and III D) All are correct
💡Correct Answer: Option A (only I)
- Sentence I is correct: uses parallel comparative structure ('The higher..., the colder...'). - Sentence II is incorrect: when comparing between two entities, the comparative degree is used ('He is the MORE hardworking of the two brothers', not 'most'). - Sentence III is incorrect: material nouns used in a general sense do not take 'the' ('Gold is a precious metal'). Hence, only I is correct.
Q1150
General EnglishArticles
Identify the correct use of articles with plural nouns: I. Lions are fierce animals. II. Lions of Gir forest are famous worldwide. III. The lions we saw at the zoo were sleeping. Choose the correct option: A) only II B) Only I and III C) Only II and III D) All are correct
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Only I and III)
- Sentence I is correct: plural nouns in general statements take no article ('Lions are fierce animals'). - Sentence II is incorrect: when a plural noun is modified and made specific by a prepositional phrase ('of Gir forest'), the definite article 'the' is mandatory ('The lions of Gir forest are famous worldwide'). - Sentence III is correct: 'The lions we saw at the zoo' refers to specific lions identified by a relative clause, correctly taking 'The'. Therefore, only I and III are correct.
Q1151
General EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word SAGACIOUS: A) Silly B) stupid C) Sincere D) Wise
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Wise)
'Sagacious' means having or showing keen mental discernment, good judgment, and wisdom; wise. Hence, 'Wise' is the correct synonym.
Q1152
General EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word CHASTE: A) Immaculate B) Wanton C) Ornate D) Debauched
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Immaculate)
'Chaste' means pure, morally uncorrupted, undefiled, or clean. 'Immaculate' means perfectly clean, pure, and free from flaw or blemish, making it the closest synonym. 'Wanton' and 'Debauched' are antonyms.
Q1153
General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word TACITURN: A) Prolix B) Breviloquent C) Traumatise D) Reticent
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Prolix)
'Taciturn' means reserved or untalkative; saying very little (synonyms include Reticent, Breviloquent). 'Prolix' means using too many words; tediously lengthy or wordy (garrulous/talkative). Hence, 'Prolix' is the correct antonym.
Q1154
General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word IMPULSIVE: A) Impetuous B) Whimsical C) Reflective D) Unpremeditated
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Reflective)
'Impulsive' means acting or done without forethought; rash. 'Reflective' means characterized by deep thought or careful consideration. Hence, 'Reflective' is the antonym of impulsive. (Impetuous, Whimsical, and Unpremeditated are synonyms).
Q1155
General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate prepositions: He was acquitted _ the murder charge, but he was later charged _ theft and sentenced _ three years. A) from, for, with B) of, with, to C) off, of, for D) with, about, in
💡Correct Answer: Option B (of, with, to)
Standard fixed preposition rules: - 'acquitted OF' (cleared of a criminal charge) - 'charged WITH' (formally accused of a crime) - 'sentenced TO' (punished with a specific penalty/imprisonment). Hence: 'acquitted of... charged with... sentenced to'.
Q1156
General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate prepositions: The young man was absorbed _ his work and was oblivious _ the noise occurring _ him. A) in, by, besides B) with, of, beside C) in, to, around D) for, about, towards
💡Correct Answer: Option C (in, to, around)
Fixed preposition collocations: - 'absorbed IN' (deeply engaged in) - 'oblivious TO' (unaware of) - 'occurring AROUND' (happening in the surrounding environment). Hence: 'in, to, around'.
Q1157
General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate prepositions: I cannot provide you _ a loan, as I am already beset _ financial difficulties and am answerable _ my creditors. A) with, with, to B) for, by, for C) to, of, with D) against, from, about
💡Correct Answer: Option A (with, with, to)
Grammar collocations: - 'provide someone WITH something' (supply) - 'beset WITH difficulties' (troubled or plagued by) - 'answerable TO someone' (accountable or responsible to). Hence: 'with, with, to'.
Q1158
General EnglishPrepositions & Phrasal Verbs
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate prepositions: While the professor was _ the middle _ a lecture, a student broke _ with a question. A) at, for, out B) in, of, in C) within, of, through D) during, of, up
💡Correct Answer: Option B (in, of, in)
- 'in the middle of' is the standard idiom meaning during the midst of. - 'break in' is a phrasal verb meaning to interrupt a conversation or lecture. Hence: 'in, of, in'.
Q1159
General EnglishVerbs & Modals
In the sentence, 'Radha may visit the museum', the word 'may' is a: A) Main verb B) Transitive verb C) Gerund D) Modal verb
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Modal verb)
In English grammar, 'may' is a modal auxiliary verb used to express possibility, permission, or wishing. Here, it indicates possibility and modifies the main verb 'visit'.
Q1160
General EnglishVerbs (Auxiliary vs Main)
Identify the sentence where the verb 'have' acts as a main verb rather than an auxiliary: A) I have finished my lunch. B) They have been working all day. C) We have a meeting at ten. D) Have they seen the movie yet?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (We have a meeting at ten.)
In options A, B, and D, 'have' is an auxiliary verb helping past participles ('finished', 'been', 'seen') to form perfect tenses. In option C ('We have a meeting at ten'), 'have' is the sole verb indicating possession/occurrence, acting as the main verb.
Q1161
General EnglishModals
Select the most appropriate option: 'When Mrs. X was younger, she _ run five miles without stopping.' A) can B) might C) could D) should
💡Correct Answer: Option C (could)
The clause 'When Mrs. X was younger' sets the context in the past. To express general ability in the past, 'could' (past form of can) is used. Hence, 'could' is correct.
Q1162
General EnglishSpelling Test
Select the correct spelling for the word meaning 'a person who organises and operates a business': A) Entreprenure B) Entrepreneur C) Entraprenuer D) Entreperneur
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Entrepreneur)
The correct spelling is 'Entrepreneur' (derived from French 'entreprendre', meaning to undertake).
Q1163
General EnglishSpelling Test
Which spelling is correct for the word meaning 'a small, exclusive group of people'? A) Clike B) Cleek C) Clique D) Cleaque
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Clique)
The correct spelling is 'Clique' (pronounced kleek), meaning a small, close-knit, and often exclusive group of people who share common interests.
Q1164
General EnglishSpelling Test
Select the correct spelling for the word meaning 'an expert judge in matters of taste': A) Connosseur B) Connoiseur C) Conoisseur D) Connoisseur
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Connoisseur)
The correct spelling is 'Connoisseur' (with double 'n' and double 's'), referring to an expert judge in matters of art, taste, or fine food.
Q1165
General EnglishSynonyms
"The CEO's mercurial temperament made it difficult for the staff to predict how he would react to the news." Choose the SYNONYM for mercurial in this context: A) steadfast B) dependable C) capricious D) lethargic
💡Correct Answer: Option C (capricious)
'Mercurial' means subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind; volatile or erratic. 'Capricious' means given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior, making it the exact synonym.
Q1166
General EnglishAntonyms
"Her laconic reply suggested that she was not interested in continuing the conversation." Choose the ANTONYM for laconic in this context: A) condensed B) garrulous C) succinct D) taciturn
💡Correct Answer: Option B (garrulous)
'Laconic' means using very few words; concise or terse. 'Garrulous' means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters, making it the direct antonym. 'Condensed', 'succinct', and 'taciturn' are related in meaning to brevity.
Q1167
General EnglishAntonyms
"While most of the team was exhausted, the captain remained resilient, pushing everyone to finish the final lap." Choose the ANTONYM for resilient in this context: A) Friable B) Tough C) Pliant D) Buoyant
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Friable)
'Resilient' means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; strong, durable, and not easily broken. 'Friable' means easily crumbled, brittle, or fragile. In physical and metaphorical antonymy, friability is the opposite of resilience. 'Tough' and 'Buoyant' are synonyms.
Q1168
General EnglishReading Comprehension
Based on the passage on Social Forestry, what is the central distinction between commercial forestry and social forestry? A) The type of soil required for planting. B) The focus on local community needs versus industrial timber. C) The involvement of government officials in management. D) The geographical location of the forest reserves.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The focus on local community needs versus industrial timber.)
The passage states explicitly: 'Unlike commercial forestry, which prioritises timber for industry, social forestry focuses on providing "the five F's": Fuel, Food, Fodder, Fibre, and Fertiliser' for local community subsistence.
Q1169
General EnglishReading Comprehension
How does the author's description of the "five F's" serve the overall argument of the passage? A) It provides a technical classification for botanical study. B) It illustrates the shift from an industrial priority to a subsistence priority. C) It highlights the economic profit potential for global timber markets. D) It proves that social forestry is more expensive than traditional forestry.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It illustrates the shift from an industrial priority to a subsistence priority.)
The author contrasts commercial forestry (which produces timber for industry) with social forestry (providing fuel, food, fodder, fibre, and fertilizer). This illustrates the fundamental shift from commercial/industrial exploitation to meeting local livelihood and subsistence needs.
Q1170
General EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage, how does social forestry protect traditional forests? A) By imposing strict fines on villagers for entering reserves. B) By replacing natural forests with industrial plantations. C) By providing alternative, localised sources for fuel and fodder. D) By creating a physical barrier between villages and forests.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (By providing alternative, localised sources for fuel and fodder.)
The passage explains that rural demand for fuelwood and fodder forces villagers to exploit natural forests. By planting fast-growing trees on communal lands, social forestry creates a localized resource base, reducing the pressure on natural forests.
Q1171
General EnglishReading Comprehension
What is identified as the most critical factor for the success of social forestry? A) High-quality industrial equipment. B) The speed at which the trees grow. C) Active participation from the local population. D) The amount of government funding allocated.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Active participation from the local population.)
The passage concludes by emphasizing that 'the success of these programs hinges on "people's participation." Without the active involvement of the local population in protecting saplings and managing resources, the long-term sustainability... remains in jeopardy.'
Q1172
General EnglishTypes of Sentences
Which of the following is an example of an Imperative sentence? A) How wonderful the weather is today! B) Did you finish the report on time? C) Please ensure all windows are locked before leaving. D) The sun rises in the east.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Please ensure all windows are locked before leaving.)
An imperative sentence gives a command, direction, or makes a request (starting with an implied 'you'). 'Please ensure all windows are locked before leaving' is a request/instruction, making it an imperative sentence. (A is exclamatory, B is interrogative, D is declarative).
Q1173
General EnglishSentence Transformation
Convert the following Simple sentence into a Complex sentence without changing the meaning: "Working hard, he passed the exam." A) He worked hard and passed the exam. B) Because he worked hard, he passed the exam. C) He worked hard; therefore, he passed the exam. D) He passed the exam with hard work.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Because he worked hard, he passed the exam.)
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause connected by a subordinating conjunction. 'Because he worked hard' is a subordinate adverbial clause of reason, and 'he passed the exam' is the main independent clause. (A is compound with coordinating conjunction 'and'; C is compound; D is simple).
Q1174
General EnglishClauses
In the sentence "The book that I bought yesterday is missing," the underlined part "that I bought yesterday" is a/an: A) Noun Clause B) Adjective Clause C) Adverbial Clause D) Main Clause
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Adjective Clause)
The clause 'that I bought yesterday' describes and qualifies the noun 'The book'. A relative/subordinate clause modifying a noun functions as an Adjective Clause (Relative Clause).
Q1175
General EnglishParallelism & Sentence Structure
Which of the following sentences is structurally balanced and correct (parallel structure)? A) The candidate was praised for her intelligence, dedication, and how well she communicates. B) The candidate was praised for her intelligence, dedication, and communication skills. C) The candidate was praised for being intelligent, dedication, and hard work. D) The candidate was praised for intelligence, dedicated, and working hard.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The candidate was praised for her intelligence, dedication, and communication skills.)
Parallelism requires that items in a list have matching grammatical form. In option B, 'intelligence', 'dedication', and 'communication skills' are all parallel noun phrases. In other options, noun forms are mixed with clauses or participles.
Q1176
General EnglishDeterminers
Fill in the blank with the most suitable determiner: _ idea was it to leave the gate open all night? A) Who's B) Whose C) Whom D) Which
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Whose)
'Whose' is the possessive determiner/pronoun asking about ownership or author of the idea. ('Who's' is a contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'). Hence, 'Whose' is correct.
Q1177
General EnglishDeterminers & Articles
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable determiners/articles: I have _ friends who live in _ Netherlands, but I haven't visited them in years. A) a few / no article B) few / the C) a few / the D) little / the
💡Correct Answer: Option C (a few / the)
1. 'Friends' is a plural countable noun used in a positive sense ('some friends exist'), requiring 'a few'. 2. Countries with plural geographical names or unions take the definite article 'the' ('the Netherlands', 'the United States', 'the Philippines'). Hence, 'a few / the'.
Q1178
General EnglishDeterminers
Fill in the blank with the most suitable determiner: You can take _ of the two roads; both lead to the same village. A) either B) neither C) every D) my
💡Correct Answer: Option A (either)
'Either' refers to one or the other of two options. Since the sentence notes that both roads lead to the village, the traveller is free to take either of the two.
Q1179
General EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Persiflage A) Criticism B) Banter C) Seriousness D) Argument
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Banter)
'Persiflage' means light and slightly contemptuous mockery or good-humoured, playful conversation; banter. Hence, 'Banter' is the exact synonym.
Q1180
General EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Recalcitrant A) Compliant B) Submissive C) Rebellious D) Docile
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Rebellious)
'Recalcitrant' means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline; rebellious or defiant. 'Compliant', 'Submissive', and 'Docile' are antonyms.
Q1181
General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: Succinct A) Laconic B) Pithy C) Long-winded D) Concise
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Long-winded)
'Succinct' means briefly and clearly expressed (synonyms: concise, laconic, pithy). 'Long-winded' means continuing at tedious length, using too many words, making it the direct antonym.
Q1182
General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: Perturbed A) Calm B) Unsettled C) Worried D) Anxious
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Calm)
'Perturbed' means feeling anxious, disturbed, or unsettled. The antonym is 'Calm' (peaceful and untroubled).
Q1183
General EnglishSentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order: Ancient mythologies P. while adapting to contemporary interpretations and themes Q. influencing modern literature, cinema and philosophy R. preserving cultural traditions through oral storytelling S. have transcended time and geographical boundaries, Choose the correct option: A) SQRP B) QRPS C) RPQS D) PRSQ
💡Correct Answer: Option A (SQRP)
The plural subject 'Ancient mythologies' takes the finite predicate verb in S: 'have transcended time and geographical boundaries,'. This is followed by participle clauses Q ('influencing modern literature, cinema and philosophy'), R ('preserving cultural traditions through oral storytelling'), and P ('while adapting to contemporary interpretations and themes'). Hence, SQRP forms a grammatically coherent sentence.
Q1184
General EnglishParagraph Jumbles
Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph? I. They are responsible for pollinating many plants. II. Bees are essential for biodiversity and food production. III. However, their population has been steadily declining. IV. The major reasons for this are habitat loss and pesticides. Choose the correct option: A) III - II - I - IV B) IV - I - II - III C) II - I - III - IV D) I - III - IV - II
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II - I - III - IV)
- Sentence II introduces the topic ('Bees are essential for biodiversity and food production'). - Sentence I elaborates on their ecological role ('They are responsible for pollinating many plants'). - Sentence III introduces the contrast/problem with 'However' ('However, their population has been steadily declining'). - Sentence IV explains the causes ('The major reasons for this are habitat loss and pesticides'). Logical sequence: II - I - III - IV.
Q1185
General EnglishDirect & Indirect Speech
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence: She asked me why I had been smoking that day. A) She says to me, "Why were you smoking this day?" B) She said to me, "Why are you smoking today?" C) She said to me, "Why you smoke today?" D) She said to me, "Why were you smoking today?"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (She said to me, "Why were you smoking today?")
In indirect speech, past continuous ('were you smoking') shifts to past perfect continuous ('had been smoking'), and 'today' shifts to 'that day'. The reporting verb 'asked me' corresponds to 'said to me'. Therefore, the direct speech is: She said to me, "Why were you smoking today?"
Q1186
General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Give a piece of one's mind A) To advise someone B) To rebuke someone strongly C) To donate something valuable D) To share one's ideas
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To rebuke someone strongly)
The idiom 'to give someone a piece of one's mind' means to speak angrily to someone and scold or rebuke them severely for something bad they have done.
Q1187
General EnglishOne Word Substitution
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given: Who wanders from place to place and lives by begging A) Knave B) Itinerant C) Migrant D) Vagrant
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Vagrant)
A 'Vagrant' is a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging. An 'itinerant' travels from place to place (often for work), but a vagrant specifically begs.
Q1188
General EnglishDirect & Indirect Speech
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence: "Hello", he said to his friend. "What can I do for you?" A) He asked and greeted his friend that what he can do for him. B) He told hello and asked his friend what he could do for him. C) He greeted his friend and asked what he could do for him. D) He said hello and asked his friend what can do for him.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He greeted his friend and asked what he could do for him.)
Greeting 'Hello' is converted to 'He greeted his friend'. The interrogative sentence 'What can I do for you?' becomes the noun clause 'and asked what he could do for him' with modal 'can' shifted to 'could'. Conjunction 'that' is not used before wh-question words.
Q1189
General EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage on Normal Science and Scientific Revolutions, why do scientific revolutions represent a rupture rather than a continuation of prior science? A) Because scientists abandon objectivity and turn to speculation. B) Because competing paradigms redefine questions and methods, making continuity impossible. C) Because new paradigms invalidate all previous findings. D) Because scientists stop collecting empirical data.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Because competing paradigms redefine questions and methods, making continuity impossible.)
The passage explains that scientific revolutions occur when a new paradigm emerges, which is not merely an extension of the old framework but a fundamental reconceptualization of reality (akin to a gestalt switch), redefining the very questions, assumptions, and methods of science.
Q1190
General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Identify the voice used in the sentence from the passage: "Anomalies are dismissed as errors or as problems to be solved within the existing theoretical structure." A) Active voice B) Middle voice C) Passive voice D) Reflexive voice
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Passive voice)
The structure 'are dismissed' consists of the auxiliary verb 'to be' (are) + past participle (dismissed), where the subject ('Anomalies') receives the action rather than performing it. This is standard Passive Voice.
Q1191
General EnglishClauses
What type of clause is used in the sentence: "Yet, over time, anomalies that cannot be explained within the current paradigm accumulate"? A) Noun clause B) Relative clause C) Adverbial clause D) Independent clause
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Relative clause)
The clause 'that cannot be explained within the current paradigm' is introduced by the relative pronoun 'that' and modifies the noun 'anomalies'. A clause that modifies a noun is an Adjective or Relative Clause.
Q1192
General EnglishSpotting Errors
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error: "The constitutional lawyer argued persuasively and with surgical precision, dismantling the opposition's case piece by logic piece." A) dismantling the opposition's case B) The constitutional lawyer argued persuasively C) and with surgical precision D) piece by logic piece
💡Correct Answer: Option D (piece by logic piece)
The expression 'piece by logic piece' is grammatically incorrect and unidiomatic. The standard idiom is 'piece by piece' or 'point by logical point'. Hence, option D contains the error.
Q1193
General EnglishSpotting Errors (Adverbs)
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error: (I) She quick finished her homework / (II) before dinner, eager to join her friends / (III) at the park for / (IV) an exciting game of soccer. A) IV B) I C) III D) II
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I)
In segment I, 'quick' is an adjective being incorrectly used to modify the verb 'finished'. It should be the adverb 'quickly' ('She quickly finished her homework'). Therefore, segment I contains the error.
Q1194
General EnglishSpelling Test
Select the word with the correct spelling to fill in the blank: Hiren loves to use _ words while writing anything. A) coloquid B) colloquil C) colloquial D) colloqual
💡Correct Answer: Option C (colloquial)
The correct spelling is 'colloquial' (meaning used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary).
Q1195
General EnglishVocabulary (Fill in the blanks)
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: Despite the _ challenges faced during the expedition, the team managed to reach their destination. A) formidable B) negligible C) trivial D) insignificant
💡Correct Answer: Option A (formidable)
'Formidable' means inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. The preposition 'Despite' signals a contrast between severe/daunting challenges and successful arrival.
Q1196
General EnglishPronouns
Identify the correct type of pronoun in the following sentence: "I enjoyed myself during the holidays." Here, 'myself' is a _ pronoun. A) demonstrative B) possessive C) distributive D) reflexive
💡Correct Answer: Option D (reflexive)
When the action of the verb reflects back upon the subject itself (the subject and object refer to the same person), the pronoun ending in -self/-selves is a Reflexive pronoun.
Q1197
General EnglishSpelling Test
Which word has a spelling mistake? A) Convalescence B) Conflagaration C) Obsequious D) Reticent
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Conflagaration)
Option B is misspelled as 'Conflagaration'. The correct spelling is 'Conflagration' (meaning an extensive and destructive fire).
Q1198
General EnglishSentence Improvement
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution required': "Can you give me so many examples of subordinate clauses?", the teacher asked the class. A) some more examples of B) some many examples of C) some few examples of D) No substitution required
💡Correct Answer: Option A (some more examples of)
'So many' is unnatural in this polite request asking for additional instances. The idiomatic phrasing is 'some more examples of'.
Q1199
General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
The senator's apology was widely viewed as "too little, too late" after months of public outrage. The idiom "too little, too late" most precisely conveys that the apology: A) Was insincere and strategically calculated B) Failed to address the full extent of the controversy C) Was inadequate in both substance and timing to be effective D) Was overshadowed by more pressing political developments
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Was inadequate in both substance and timing to be effective)
The idiom "too little, too late" refers to an action, effort, or remedy that is insufficient in amount/substance and happens too late to have any beneficial or remedial effect.
Q1200
General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
The committee's proposal, though ambitious, was dismissed as "a bridge too far" by senior officials. In this context, "a bridge too far" suggests that the proposal was: A) Poorly structured and lacking practical detail B) Conceptually sound but politically unpopular C) Excessively ambitious beyond what was feasible or acceptable D) Intentionally provocative to test institutional boundaries
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Excessively ambitious beyond what was feasible or acceptable)
The idiom "a bridge too far" originates from Operation Market Garden in WWII and denotes an act or plan that is overly ambitious, overreaching, or beyond the limits of what is practically achievable or acceptable.
Q1201
General EnglishSynonyms and Antonyms
The scholar was known for his perspicacious analysis of complex philosophical texts. Which option is the closest synonym of perspicacious as used here? A) Methodical B) Astute C) Meticulous D) Circumspect
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Astute)
"Perspicacious" means having a ready insight into and keen understanding of things; discerning, perceptive, or astute.
Q1202
General EnglishSynonyms and Antonyms
The editor criticized the article for its prolix treatment of an otherwise simple topic. Which word is the most appropriate synonym of prolix in this context? A) Discursive B) Redundant C) Verbose D) Diffuse
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Verbose)
"Prolix" describes speech or writing that uses far too many words and is tediously long; "verbose" is its most direct and appropriate synonym.
Q1203
General EnglishSynonyms and Antonyms
Her argument was praised for being cogent and logically compelling. Which option is the best antonym of cogent? A) Specious B) Tentative C) Ambiguous D) Superficial
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Specious)
"Cogent" means clear, logical, convincing, and well-reasoned. Its strongest philosophical antonym is "specious", which means superficially plausible or attractive, but actually wrong and fallacious.
Q1204
General EnglishSynonyms and Antonyms
The professor was admired for his equanimous response to harsh criticism. Which word is the most precise antonym of equanimous? A) Volatile B) Indifferent C) Impulsive D) Belligerent
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Volatile)
"Equanimous" means calm, even-tempered, and emotionally composed, especially under stress. Its direct antonym is "volatile", meaning liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, or easily agitated.
Q1205
General EnglishPunctuation
Choose the option that correctly punctuates the sentence: The proposal which was submitted last week however requires further revision A) The proposal, which was submitted last week however, requires further revision. B) The proposal which was submitted last week, however, requires further revision. C) The proposal, which was submitted last week, however requires further revision. D) The proposal, which was submitted last week, however, requires further revision.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The proposal, which was submitted last week, however, requires further revision.)
The non-defining relative clause "which was submitted last week" must be set off by commas: ", which was submitted last week,". Additionally, the parenthetical conjunctive adverb "however" must also be enclosed by commas: ", however,". Thus, option D is punctuated correctly.
Q1206
General EnglishClauses and Sentence Structure
Identify the type of clause in the sentence below: What the committee decided surprised everyone present. The clause "What the committee decided" is a: A) Noun clause functioning as the subject B) Adjective clause modifying committee C) Adverbial clause of result D) Independent clause with an implied subject
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Noun clause functioning as the subject)
"What the committee decided" functions as the grammatical subject of the main verb "surprised". A subordinate clause that acts as a subject or object in a sentence is a noun clause.
Q1207
General EnglishVocabulary - Homonyms
In which sentence is the word "bank" used as a homonym when compared to its use in the sentence below? She deposited the cheque at the bank. A) The pilot had to bank the aircraft sharply during the landing. B) The children played on the bank of the river after school. C) The bank approved the loan after a detailed review. D) He works at a multinational bank in the city.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The children played on the bank of the river after school.)
In the prompt sentence, "bank" refers to a financial depository. In option B, "bank" is a homonym meaning the land alongside a body of water (riverbank) — sharing the identical spelling and pronunciation but having a completely unrelated etymology and meaning.
Q1208
General EnglishHomophones
Choose the sentence in which the correct homophone has been used. A) The principal asked the students to bare the consequences of their actions. B) She decided to compliment the dress with a matching scarf. C) The hikers were advised to pause the trail before nightfall. D) He could not cite a single example to support his claim.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (He could not cite a single example to support his claim.)
In option D, "cite" (meaning to quote or refer to as evidence) is correctly used. In A, "bare" should be "bear". In B, "compliment" (praise) should be "complement" (to enhance or complete).
Q1209
General EnglishPronoun Agreement
Choose the sentence in which the pronoun usage is grammatically correct. A) Each of the participants must submit their assignment by Friday. B) Neither of the proposals achieved their intended objective. C) Every applicant should bring his or her identification for verification. D) The committee reached their decision after prolonged deliberation.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Every applicant should bring his or her identification for verification.)
In standard formal grammar, singular distributive antecedents like "Every applicant" require singular pronouns like "his or her". Options A, B, and D incorrectly match singular antecedents with plural pronouns in formal prescriptive usage.
Q1210
General EnglishPronoun Reference
Identify the sentence with a clear and unambiguous pronoun reference. A) When Sara met Lina, she was already upset. B) The students informed the teacher that they would submit the project late. C) Rahul told Amit that he had won the scholarship. D) After the report was revised, it was criticized by the editor.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The students informed the teacher that they would submit the project late.)
In option B, "they" is plural and can grammatically and logically refer only to "The students" (plural), as "teacher" is singular. In A and C, "she" and "he" have ambiguous antecedent references.
Q1211
General EnglishArticles
Choose the sentence in which the use of articles is grammatically and contextually correct. A) She is a expert in medieval literature and teaches at the university in Delhi. B) He was appointed the head of department after an extensive review process. C) An honest administrator is essential for a effective governance. D) The committee reached a unanimous decision after the long discussion.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The committee reached a unanimous decision after the long discussion.)
In option D, "a unanimous decision" correctly uses "a" before the consonant sound /juː/ in "unanimous". In A, "a expert" is wrong (should be "an expert"). In C, "a effective" is wrong (should be "an effective").
Q1212
General EnglishModals
Choose the option that best expresses a logical deduction about a past event. A) She may finish the experiment before the deadline. B) He should have informed the committee earlier. C) They must have overlooked the crucial data. D) You can submit the application online.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (They must have overlooked the crucial data.)
"Must have + past participle" (They must have overlooked the crucial data) is the modal construction specifically used to express a logical deduction or high certainty about an event that occurred in the past.
Q1213
General EnglishDirect and Indirect Speech
Choose the option that correctly converts the following sentence into indirect speech: The professor said, "I will review your thesis tomorrow." A) The professor said that he would review your thesis tomorrow. B) The professor said that he will review your thesis the next day. C) The professor said that he would review my thesis the next day. D) The professor said that I would review your thesis the next day.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The professor said that he would review my thesis the next day.)
In reported speech with a past reporting verb ("said"): "I" shifts to "he", "will" shifts to "would", second person possessive "your" shifts to "my" (the listener), and temporal adverb "tomorrow" shifts to "the next day". Hence, option C is correct.
Q1214
General EnglishPara Jumbles
Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: I. He worked hard to achieve his goals. II. Success did not come easily to him. III. Eventually, his efforts paid off. IV. From a young age, he was determined to succeed.
Choose the correct order: A) IV -> I -> II -> III B) IV -> II -> I -> III C) II -> IV -> I -> III D) I -> IV -> II -> III
💡Correct Answer: Option B (IV -> II -> I -> III)
The logical narrative sequence begins with the subject's foundational aspiration (IV: From a young age, he was determined to succeed), introduces the challenge (II: Success did not come easily to him), details the response/action taken (I: He worked hard to achieve his goals), and concludes with the result (III: Eventually, his efforts paid off). Thus, IV -> II -> I -> III.
Q1215
General EnglishPara Jumbles
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: I. She practiced every day to improve her skills. II. As a result, she won the competition. III. She wanted to become a professional dancer. IV. Her dedication impressed her teachers.
Choose the correct order: A) III -> I -> IV -> II B) I -> III -> IV -> II C) III -> IV -> I -> II D) IV -> I -> III -> II
💡Correct Answer: Option A (III -> I -> IV -> II)
The paragraph opens with her overarching ambition (III: She wanted to become a professional dancer), followed by her consistent action (I: She practiced every day to improve her skills), the admiration gained (IV: Her dedication impressed her teachers), and the culmination (II: As a result, she won the competition). Hence, III -> I -> IV -> II.
Q1216
General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
The following sentence has an error. Identify the part that contains the error. The students (A) has submitted (B) their assignments (C) before the deadline (D). A) The students B) has submitted C) their assignments D) before the deadline
💡Correct Answer: Option B (has submitted)
The subject "The students" is plural and requires the plural auxiliary verb "have submitted" rather than the singular "has submitted". Therefore, segment B contains the error.
Q1217
General EnglishPrepositions
Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: She is proficient ____ French and German. A) in B) at C) on D) with
💡Correct Answer: Option A (in)
The adjective "proficient" is conventionally followed by the preposition "in" when referring to competence in a language, field of study, or activity (e.g., "proficient in French and German").
Q1218
General EnglishActive and Passive Voice
Choose the option that correctly converts the following sentence into the passive voice: The committee will announce the results tomorrow. A) The results will be announced by the committee tomorrow. B) The results are announced by the committee tomorrow. C) The results will announce by the committee tomorrow. D) The committee will be announced the results tomorrow.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The results will be announced by the committee tomorrow.)
In simple future active voice ("will + verb"), the passive transformation follows "will be + past participle": "The results will be announced by the committee tomorrow."
Q1219
Basic EnglishArticles
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles: He waited for ____ hour before meeting ____ university professor. A) a, the B) an, the C) an, a D) the, the
💡Correct Answer: Option C (an, a)
"Hour" begins with a vowel sound (/aʊər/), requiring the indefinite article "an". "University" begins with the consonant glide /juː/, requiring the indefinite article "a". Thus, "an, a".
Q1220
Basic EnglishArticles
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles: He is ____ NCC cadet who dreams of becoming ____ officer in ____ Indian Army. A) a, an, the B) an, an, the C) a, a, the D) an, the, the
💡Correct Answer: Option B (an, an, the)
"NCC" is pronounced with an initial vowel sound (/ɛn/), so it takes "an". "Officer" begins with a vowel sound (/ɒ/), taking "an". "Indian Army" is a unique national defense body, taking the definite article "the". Sequence: "an, an, the".
Q1221
Basic EnglishArticles
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles: ____ cheetah is ____ fastest land animal and can reach ____ incredible speed within seconds. A) a, the, an B) No article, a, an C) the, a, an D) the, the, an
💡Correct Answer: Option D (the, the, an)
"The cheetah" represents the entire animal species. "The fastest" uses the definite article with the superlative degree adjective. "An incredible speed" uses the indefinite article "an" before the vowel-sounding adjective. Sequence: "the, the, an".
Q1222
Basic EnglishSynonyms and Antonyms
Choose the pair of words where the first is a synonym and the second is an antonym of "egregious": A) Atrocious - Excellent B) Praiseworthy - Outrageous C) Admirable - Heinous D) Splendid - Abominable
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Atrocious - Excellent)
"Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or appalling. "Atrocious" is its synonym (horrifyingly bad), while "Excellent" is its antonym. In options B, C, and D, the order is reversed.
Q1223
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Match the word with its synonym: Word — Synonym 1. Obscure 2. Verbose 3. Placid 4. Frugal
Synonyms: i. calm ii. hidden iii. wordy iv. thrifty
Choose the correct match: A) 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i B) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-iv C) 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii D) 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-ii, 4-i
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-iv)
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Whimsical A) Idealistic B) Fanciful C) Pragmatic D) Quixotic
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Pragmatic)
"Whimsical" describes someone or something playful, unpredictable, fanciful, or capricious. Its most direct antonym is "Pragmatic", which means dealing with matters realistically and practically.
Q1225
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Which pair of words are antonyms of the word "Loquacious"? A) Verbose - Talkative B) Taciturn - Reticent C) Laconic - Prolix D) Evasive - Glib
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Taciturn - Reticent)
"Loquacious" means tending to talk a great deal; talkative. Both "taciturn" (habitually silent) and "reticent" (reserved in speech) are antonyms of loquacious.
Q1226
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: She has always been keen ____ pursuing research in environmental science. A) for B) at C) in D) on
💡Correct Answer: Option D (on)
The adjective "keen" takes the preposition "on" when expressing eagerness or interest in doing something (e.g., "keen on pursuing research").
Q1227
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: The manager was deeply concerned ____ the decline in productivity and warned the staff ____ the consequences of negligence. A) for, against B) about, about C) with, about D) about, of
💡Correct Answer: Option D (about, of)
One is "concerned about" an issue or problem, and one "warns someone of" danger or impending negative consequences.
Q1228
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: She divided the work ____ the team members and insisted ____ finishing it ____ the deadline. A) among, on, before B) between, for, before C) among, at, by D) between, on, after
💡Correct Answer: Option A (among, on, before)
Dividing among multiple individuals requires "among". The verb insist takes the preposition "on" ("insisted on finishing"). Completing prior to a time limit uses "before the deadline".
Q1229
Basic EnglishVerbs - Inchoative Verbs
Which of the following sentences contains an inchoative verb? A) He writes poetry in the evening. B) She knew the answer to the question. C) They built a new bridge across the river. D) The sky darkened before the storm arrived.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The sky darkened before the storm arrived.)
An inchoative verb expresses the beginning of a process or a change of state (e.g., to become dark, to redden, to freeze). In sentence D, "darkened" means "began to become dark" or "entered the state of darkness".
Q1230
Basic EnglishTenses
As the evening progressed, the weather ____ colder. A) became B) become C) becoming D) becomes
💡Correct Answer: Option A (became)
The subordinate time clause uses past tense ("progressed"), which requires the past tense verb "became" in the main clause for grammatical consistency.
Q1231
Basic EnglishVerbs - Transitive and Intransitive
Which form of verb is used in the sentence below? After hours of experimentation, the reaction finally proceeded smoothly. A) Transitive Verb B) Intransitive Verb C) Linking Verb D) Auxiliary Verb
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Intransitive Verb)
"Proceeded" takes no direct object and is modified by the adverb "smoothly". A verb that does not transfer action to an object is an intransitive verb.
Q1232
Basic EnglishVerbs
Match the sentence with the correct form of the verb: Column-I (Sentence): 1. The scientist conducted the experiment carefully. 2. The child slept peacefully throughout the night. 3. The sky became cloudy in the evening. 4. The students have completed the assignment.
Column-II (Form of Verb): i. Linking Verb ii. Intransitive Verb iii. Auxiliary Verb iv. Transitive Verb
Choose the correct match: A) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-i B) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-iv C) 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii D) 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-ii, 4-i
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii)
Matching: 1. "conducted" has the direct object "the experiment" -> Transitive Verb (iv) 2. "slept" has no direct object -> Intransitive Verb (ii) 3. "became" connects subject to predicate adjective "cloudy" -> Linking Verb (i) 4. "have" serves as the auxiliary verb in present perfect -> Auxiliary Verb (iii) Sequence: 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii.
Q1233
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension
According to passage, What is continuous partial attention? A) Deep focusing on task to complete it B) Intentional switching between tasks C) Improved efficiency in completing complex tasks D) Keeping attention spread across many sources of information at the same time
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Keeping attention spread across many sources of information at the same time)
The opening lines define continuous partial attention as a condition "where a person keeps their attention spread across many sources of information at the same time", constantly monitoring notifications rather than focusing deeply on a single task.
Q1234
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension
According to the passage, why do digital platforms send frequent notifications? A) To improve focus of users during work B) To encourage users to keep checking the application C) To improve the quality of online communication D) To prevent people from multitasking
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To encourage users to keep checking the application)
The passage explicitly states that applications send notifications to attract attention and habituate users into continuously checking messages and alerts.
Q1235
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension
In which situation could continuous partial attention be useful, according to the passage? A) Solving long mathematical problems B) Writing a research report C) Monitoring breaking news from different sources D) Reading different novels for a long time
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Monitoring breaking news from different sources)
The author notes that this scanning attention mode can be helpful in tracking fast-developing breaking news across multiple channels or coordinating team communication.
Q1236
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension
Which activity mentioned in the passage requires deeper concentration? A) Checking notifications B) Reading detailed material C) Receiving alerts from applications D) Monitoring several updates briefly
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Reading detailed material)
The text notes that sustained concentration is required for cognitively demanding tasks such as reading detailed material or solving complex problems.
Q1237
Basic EnglishReading Comprehension
What is the main idea of the passage? A) Technology always reduces concentration B) Notifications should be completely removed from devices C) The way people manage their attention D) Continuous partial attention is always beneficial
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The way people manage their attention)
The passage concludes that the central challenge of modern technology is how individuals consciously manage and regulate their attention rather than the mere presence of digital devices.
Q1238
Basic EnglishDeterminers
In which sentence is the determiner wrongly used? A) Each student was given a separate worksheet for the experiment. B) Several researchers presented their findings at the conference. C) Much people attended the seminar on environmental awareness. D) Every participant signed the attendance sheet before leaving.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Much people attended the seminar on environmental awareness.)
"People" is a plural countable noun and requires the determiner "many" rather than "much" (which is reserved for uncountable mass nouns). The correct sentence should be "Many people attended...".
Q1239
Basic EnglishDeterminers
Which of the following determiners (bold) in the sentences are correctly matched with their type? I. Those students performed well in the examination. - Demonstrative Determiner II. She made several mistakes in the report. - Distributive Determiner III. Our college organizes science exhibitions every year. - Possessive Determiner IV. Each participant was given a participation certificate. - Distributive Determiner
Choose the correct option: A) I and III only B) II and IV only C) I, II and III only D) I, III and IV only
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, III and IV only)
Evaluating types: - "Those" is a Demonstrative Determiner (Correct) - "Several" is a Quantifying Determiner (not Distributive; incorrect) - "Our" is a Possessive Determiner (Correct) - "Each" is a Distributive Determiner (Correct) Hence, statements I, III, and IV are correctly matched.
Q1240
Basic EnglishSpelling Correction
Select the correctly spelled word: A) Pusilanimous B) Pusillanimous C) Pussillanimous D) Pusillanamous
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pusillanimous)
The correct spelling is "Pusillanimous" (P-U-S-I-L-L-A-N-I-M-O-U-S), which means showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.
Q1241
Basic EnglishSpelling Correction
Select the correct spelling of the word meaning "Extremely surprised or shocked." A) Flabbergasted B) Flabergasted C) Flabbargasted D) Flabbargested
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Flabbergasted)
The correct spelling is "Flabbergasted" (F-L-A-B-B-E-R-G-A-S-T-E-D), which means greatly astonished or astounded.
Q1242
Basic EnglishSpelling Correction
Select the correct spelling of the word meaning "Unwilling to change one's views." A) Intransegant B) Intrasegant C) Intransigent D) Intrasigent
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Intransigent)
The correct spelling is "Intransigent" (I-N-T-R-A-N-S-I-G-E-N-T), which describes an uncompromising, stubborn, or obstinate refusal to alter one's perspective or come to agreement.
Q1243
Basic EnglishSentence Improvement
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The sudden announcement of the policy created a panic among the public. A) created panic among the public B) created a panic in public C) created panic in the public D) creates panic among the public
💡Correct Answer: Option A (created panic among the public)
'Panic' is an uncountable noun in general usage and does not take the indefinite article 'a'. The natural and idiomatic preposition to use with 'the public' is 'among'. Therefore, 'created panic among the public' is grammatically correct.
Q1244
Basic EnglishGrammar and Usage
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A) One of the books that I borrowed from the library were missing. B) Scarcely had the train left the station when it suddenly stopped. C) Each of the players have performed exceptionally well in the tournament. D) The list of recommended articles are attached to the report.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Scarcely had the train left the station when it suddenly stopped.)
Option B is correct: In negative/restrictive introductory adverbs, inverted word order is required ('Scarcely had + subject + past participle'), followed by the conjunction 'when'. In Option A, the main subject 'One' takes singular 'was missing'. In Option C, 'Each' takes singular 'has performed'. In Option D, 'The list' takes singular 'is attached'.
Q1245
Basic EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A) Neither the teacher nor the students were aware of the sudden change in schedule. B) One of the most important factors influencing the results are temperature variations. C) The number of applicants have increased significantly this year. D) Each of the proposals submitted by the researchers were carefully examined.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Neither the teacher nor the students were aware of the sudden change in schedule.)
Option A is correct: When two subjects are connected by 'neither... nor', the verb agrees with the closer subject (proximity rule). Since 'the students' is plural, the plural verb 'were' is correct. In B, 'One' requires 'is'. In C, 'The number' takes singular verb 'has'. In D, 'Each' takes singular verb 'was'.
Q1246
Basic EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Given below are four scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence that correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence. P. improving the quality of education Q. requires consistent efforts from R. teachers, parents, and policymakers S. in modern society The most appropriate sequence is: A) P-Q-R-S B) S-R-P-Q C) S-P-R-Q D) P-S-Q-R
💡Correct Answer: Option D (P-S-Q-R)
The coherent arrangement is: 'Improving the quality of education (P) in modern society (S) requires consistent efforts from (Q) teachers, parents, and policymakers (R).' Thus, the sequence is P-S-Q-R.
Q1247
Basic EnglishIdioms and Phrases
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean? A) To build a wall B) To start a conversation C) To cause a disruption D) To make a mistake
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To start a conversation)
The idiom 'break the ice' means to do or say something that relieves tension, awkwardness, or silence, particularly by starting a friendly conversation with someone unfamiliar.
Q1248
Basic EnglishIdioms and Phrases
What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean? A) To criticize someone harshly B) To miss the target C) To hit something hard D) To be exactly right or accurate
💡Correct Answer: Option D (To be exactly right or accurate)
The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem, or to be precisely right and accurate in judgment.
Q1249
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The speaker's argument was compelling enough to persuade the audience. A) Convincing B) Boring C) Criticizing D) Harsh
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Convincing)
'Compelling' means evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible and convincing manner. Therefore, 'Convincing' is the most appropriate synonym.
Q1250
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. His explanation was ambiguous, leaving the audience confused. A) Direct B) Clear C) Uncertain D) Precise
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Uncertain)
'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation or not having one obvious meaning; doubtful or uncertain. Hence, 'Uncertain' is the correct synonym.
Q1251
Basic EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. P. often determines the success of collective efforts Q. effective leadership R. by aligning individual goals S. with a shared vision and purpose A) QPRS B) QRPS C) PQRS D) PSQR
💡Correct Answer: Option A (QPRS)
The logical and grammatical sequence is: 'Effective leadership (Q) often determines the success of collective efforts (P) by aligning individual goals (R) with a shared vision and purpose (S).' This corresponds to QPRS.
Q1252
Basic EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. P. cannot be addressed through isolated actions Q. complex environmental problems R. that require coordinated global efforts S. but demand long-term strategic planning A) QPSR B) QRPS C) PQRS D) PSQR
💡Correct Answer: Option B (QRPS)
The coherent arrangement is: 'Complex environmental problems (Q) that require coordinated global efforts (R) cannot be addressed through isolated actions (P) but demand long-term strategic planning (S).' Therefore, the sequence is QRPS.
Q1253
Basic EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank with the appropriate article: I am going to _____ concert tomorrow. A) a B) on C) an D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (a)
'Concert' begins with a consonant sound (/k/), so the indefinite article 'a' is appropriate when referring to an unspecified concert for the first time.
Q1254
Basic EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank with the appropriate article: At _____ equator, sunrise occurs at the same time each day. A) a B) the C) an D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option B (the)
Equator' is a unique geographical feature (there is only one equator on Earth), so the definite article 'the' is mandatory: 'At the equator...
Q1255
Basic EnglishPrepositions
The doctor gave me a prescription _____ my cough. A) For B) To C) In D) With
💡Correct Answer: Option A (For)
The standard preposition used with 'prescription' to designate the illness or purpose is 'for': 'a prescription for my cough'.
Q1256
Basic EnglishPrepositions
My watch is _____ the table. A) In B) On C) For D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option B (On)
To express position resting on a surface, the preposition 'on' is used: 'My watch is on the table.'
Q1257
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word: NONPLUSSED
💡Correct Answer: Option C (PUZZLED)
Nonplussed means so surprised, bewildered, or confused that one is unsure how to react or what to say. Synonyms include bewildered, perplexed, baffled, and puzzled.
Q1258
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: VISIONARY
💡Correct Answer: Option A (REALIST)
A visionary is someone characterized by fanciful, idealistic dreams or foresight that may not be grounded in current practical reality. The opposite is a realist—a person who accepts things as they actually exist in practice rather than how they are imagined.
Q1259
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Select the correctly spelt word from the given options:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Disorientation)
The correct standard English spelling is Disorientation (prefix 'dis-' + 'orientation', meaning the condition of having lost one's sense of direction or awareness).
Q1260
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error: "I will not (A) / stay here another minute (B) / if I can help it! (C) / No Error (D)"
💡Correct Answer: Option D (D (No Error))
The sentence is grammatically flawless. The idiom "if I can help it" is standard English meaning "if I have any control over the situation" or "if I can prevent it". Thus, there is No Error (D).
Q1261
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, find out which part of the sentence has an error: "Roger dressed (A) / in is best shirt, (B) / silver tie and black look. (C) / No Error (D)"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
Part (B) contains a grammatical error: the third-person singular possessive pronoun 'his' is mistakenly replaced with the verb 'is' ("in is best shirt"). It should correctly read: "in his best shirt".
Q1262
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, find out which part of the sentence has an error: "They are looking forward (A) / to meet (B) / their parents (C) / No Error (D)"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
In the phrasal verb 'look forward to', the word 'to' acts as a preposition, which must always be followed by a noun or gerund (V-ing form), never a bare infinitive. Therefore, 'to meet' should be corrected to 'to meeting' in part (B).
Q1263
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: "You are _______ common sense."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (devoid of)
The adjective 'devoid' takes the fixed preposition 'of' (devoid of), meaning entirely lacking, empty, or free from something. ('Lacking' when used with 'of' is incorrect; one simply says 'lacking common sense'). Thus, 'devoid of' is correct.
Q1264
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: "He ran so fast _______"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (that he fell)
The correlative conjunction structure 'so + adjective/adverb + that + clause' expresses cause and result. Furthermore, since the main verb 'ran' is in the past tense, the result clause must also be in the past tense: "that he fell".
Q1265
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: "The doctor has been _______ to attend to an urgent case."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (called)
In the official paper, the passive construction is completed with the past participle 'called' ("The doctor has been called to attend..."), meaning summoned.
Q1266
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: "To nip in the bud"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (To stop something at the start)
The idiom "to nip in the bud" originates from horticulture (pinching off flower buds to prevent them from growing) and metaphorically means to suppress, halt, or destroy a problem in its earliest beginning stage before it can develop further.
Q1267
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: "To put a spoke in one's wheel"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To hinder)
"To put a spoke in someone's wheel" means to obstruct, disrupt, or thwart someone's plans, preventing them from progressing smoothly. Hence, it means to hinder.
Q1268
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: "To clip one's wings"
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To deprive one of power)
"To clip one's wings" refers to restricting someone's authority, freedom, or independence, thereby depriving them of power or influence.
Q1269
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: "An act of travelling from one place to another"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Journey)
The act of travelling from a starting location to a destination, especially over a considerable distance, is defined as a Journey.
Q1270
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: "A thing no longer in use"
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Obsolete)
Something that is out of date, replaced by newer technology or designs, and no longer used or produced is termed Obsolete.
Q1271
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: "Misappropriation of money"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Embezzlement)
Embezzlement specifically denotes the unlawful theft or fraudulent misappropriation of funds or property entrusted to one's care or custody (such as by an employee or trustee).
Q1272
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence: "The teacher congratulated the blind student [for his] success in the exam."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (on his)
The standard preposition that follows the verb congratulate is 'on' (e.g., 'to congratulate someone on an achievement/success'). Hence, 'for his' must be replaced by 'on his'.
Q1273
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence: "I am sorry but I [will not believe] the story when you say two plus two equals five."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (do not believe)
'Believe' is a stative verb representing an ongoing cognitive state in the present. In the context of a general present truth ('when you say two plus two equals five'), the simple present negative 'do not believe' is the appropriate grammatical form.
Q1274
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence: "Due to rain, the builders have [stopped from constructing] the bridge."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (stopped constructing)
When the verb stop means to cease an ongoing activity, it takes a direct gerund as its object ('stop doing something'), without the preposition 'from'. Thus, it should be 'stopped constructing'.
Q1275
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence: "Due to his poor performance in the interview, he [cut an angry figure] on the stage."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (cut a sorry figure)
The standard English idiomatic expression is "to cut a sorry figure", which means to create a poor, embarrassing, or pathetic impression.
Q1276
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence: "My brother [would gladly given] you his car if you had asked him."
💡Correct Answer: Option B (would have gladly given)
This is a Type-3 conditional sentence (unfulfilled past condition). The formula is: `If + had + V3 ..., Subject + would have + V3`. Therefore, the main clause requires "would have gladly given".
Q1277
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Ants have been living on the earth for more than 100 million years and can be found almost anywhere on the planet. It is estimated that there are about 20000 different species of ants. For this reason ants have been called Earth's most successful species. If you watch ants for any length of time you will see that they really do communicate with each other and very effectively too. Ants communicate by touching each other with their antennae. Ants also use chemicals called pheromones to leave scent trails for other ants to follow. Ants build many different types of homes. Many ants build simple little mounds out of dirt or sand. Other ants use small sticks mixed with dirt and sand to make a stronger mound that offers protection from rain. Western Harvester ants make a small mound on top, but then tunnels up to 15 feet straight down to hibernate during winter. Ant mounds consist of many chambers connected by tunnels. Different chambers are used for nurseries, food storage, and resting places for the worker ants. Some ants live in wood like termites. Army ants don't make a home at all but travel in large groups searching for food. Ants are social insects which means they live in large colonies or groups. Some colonies consist of millions of ants. There are three types of ants in each species: the queen, the sterile female workers, and males. The male ants only serve one purpose, to mate with future queen ants and do not live very long. The queen grows to adulthood, mates, and then spends rest of her life laying eggs. A colony may have only one queen, or there may be many queens depending on the species. Ants go through four stages of development: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
Why are ants called Earth's most successful species?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Because they have been on earth for more than a 100 million years and because they can be found anywhere on earth)
The opening lines of the passage state: "Ants have been living on the earth for more than 100 million years and can be found almost anywhere on the planet... For this reason ants have been called Earth's most successful species." Option 3 correctly combines both stated reasons.
Q1278
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Ants have been living on the earth for more than 100 million years and can be found almost anywhere on the planet. It is estimated that there are about 20000 different species of ants. For this reason ants have been called Earth's most successful species. If you watch ants for any length of time you will see that they really do communicate with each other and very effectively too. Ants communicate by touching each other with their antennae. Ants also use chemicals called pheromones to leave scent trails for other ants to follow. Ants build many different types of homes. Many ants build simple little mounds out of dirt or sand. Other ants use small sticks mixed with dirt and sand to make a stronger mound that offers protection from rain. Western Harvester ants make a small mound on top, but then tunnels up to 15 feet straight down to hibernate during winter. Ant mounds consist of many chambers connected by tunnels. Different chambers are used for nurseries, food storage, and resting places for the worker ants. Some ants live in wood like termites. Army ants don't make a home at all but travel in large groups searching for food. Ants are social insects which means they live in large colonies or groups. Some colonies consist of millions of ants. There are three types of ants in each species: the queen, the sterile female workers, and males. The male ants only serve one purpose, to mate with future queen ants and do not live very long. The queen grows to adulthood, mates, and then spends rest of her life laying eggs. A colony may have only one queen, or there may be many queens depending on the species. Ants go through four stages of development: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
Ants use antennae to:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Communicate)
The passage explicitly states: "Ants communicate by touching each other with their antennae." Hence, antennae are used to communicate.
Q1279
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Ants have been living on the earth for more than 100 million years and can be found almost anywhere on the planet. It is estimated that there are about 20000 different species of ants. For this reason ants have been called Earth's most successful species. If you watch ants for any length of time you will see that they really do communicate with each other and very effectively too. Ants communicate by touching each other with their antennae. Ants also use chemicals called pheromones to leave scent trails for other ants to follow. Ants build many different types of homes. Many ants build simple little mounds out of dirt or sand. Other ants use small sticks mixed with dirt and sand to make a stronger mound that offers protection from rain. Western Harvester ants make a small mound on top, but then tunnels up to 15 feet straight down to hibernate during winter. Ant mounds consist of many chambers connected by tunnels. Different chambers are used for nurseries, food storage, and resting places for the worker ants. Some ants live in wood like termites. Army ants don't make a home at all but travel in large groups searching for food. Ants are social insects which means they live in large colonies or groups. Some colonies consist of millions of ants. There are three types of ants in each species: the queen, the sterile female workers, and males. The male ants only serve one purpose, to mate with future queen ants and do not live very long. The queen grows to adulthood, mates, and then spends rest of her life laying eggs. A colony may have only one queen, or there may be many queens depending on the species. Ants go through four stages of development: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
What does the Western Harvester ant do during winter?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (It hibernates)
The passage states: "Western Harvester ants make a small mound on top, but then tunnels up to 15 feet straight down to hibernate during winter."
Q1280
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Ants have been living on the earth for more than 100 million years and can be found almost anywhere on the planet. It is estimated that there are about 20000 different species of ants. For this reason ants have been called Earth's most successful species. If you watch ants for any length of time you will see that they really do communicate with each other and very effectively too. Ants communicate by touching each other with their antennae. Ants also use chemicals called pheromones to leave scent trails for other ants to follow. Ants build many different types of homes. Many ants build simple little mounds out of dirt or sand. Other ants use small sticks mixed with dirt and sand to make a stronger mound that offers protection from rain. Western Harvester ants make a small mound on top, but then tunnels up to 15 feet straight down to hibernate during winter. Ant mounds consist of many chambers connected by tunnels. Different chambers are used for nurseries, food storage, and resting places for the worker ants. Some ants live in wood like termites. Army ants don't make a home at all but travel in large groups searching for food. Ants are social insects which means they live in large colonies or groups. Some colonies consist of millions of ants. There are three types of ants in each species: the queen, the sterile female workers, and males. The male ants only serve one purpose, to mate with future queen ants and do not live very long. The queen grows to adulthood, mates, and then spends rest of her life laying eggs. A colony may have only one queen, or there may be many queens depending on the species. Ants go through four stages of development: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
What kind of homes do army ants build?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (They do not make homes but travel in search of food)
The passage states: "Army ants don't make a home at all but travel in large groups searching for food."
Q1281
General English & Comprehensiongeneral-english-vocabulary-idioms
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Ants have been living on the earth for more than 100 million years and can be found almost anywhere on the planet. It is estimated that there are about 20000 different species of ants. For this reason ants have been called Earth's most successful species. If you watch ants for any length of time you will see that they really do communicate with each other and very effectively too. Ants communicate by touching each other with their antennae. Ants also use chemicals called pheromones to leave scent trails for other ants to follow. Ants build many different types of homes. Many ants build simple little mounds out of dirt or sand. Other ants use small sticks mixed with dirt and sand to make a stronger mound that offers protection from rain. Western Harvester ants make a small mound on top, but then tunnels up to 15 feet straight down to hibernate during winter. Ant mounds consist of many chambers connected by tunnels. Different chambers are used for nurseries, food storage, and resting places for the worker ants. Some ants live in wood like termites. Army ants don't make a home at all but travel in large groups searching for food. Ants are social insects which means they live in large colonies or groups. Some colonies consist of millions of ants. There are three types of ants in each species: the queen, the sterile female workers, and males. The male ants only serve one purpose, to mate with future queen ants and do not live very long. The queen grows to adulthood, mates, and then spends rest of her life laying eggs. A colony may have only one queen, or there may be many queens depending on the species. Ants go through four stages of development: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
What is the primary purpose of male ants?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To mate with future queen ants)
The passage explicitly notes: "The male ants only serve one purpose, to mate with future queen ants and do not live very long."
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