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SECTION 1: GENERAL ENGLISH, MAY 2019 (50 Questions – 200 marks; Minimum 50 Marks to Quality)
Directions for Questions 1 to 5. Read the given passage and answer the questions by ticking the correct option from the given options marked 1, 2, 3, 4. It has often been said that the scale of natural phenomena in India and her total dependence on the monsoon, have helped to form the character of her people. Even today, major disasters such as flood, famine and plague are hard to check and in older times, their control was almost impossible. Many other ancient civilizations, such as those of the Greeks, Romans and Chinese had to contend with hard winters, which encouraged sturdiness and resourcefulness, India, on the other hand, was blessed by a bounteous nature, which demanded it o man in return for sustenance, but in her terrible anger could not be appeased by any human effort. Hence, the t been suggested that, the Indian character has tended to quietism, accepting fortune and misfortune a without complaint.
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1. The author’s main argument is
(1) Description of natural phenomena of India
(2) Unpredictability of Indian monsoon
(3) Correlation between the climate and the character of the inhabitants of a region.
(4) Hardships caused by natural calamities.
2. Which one of the following civilizations did not have to face hardships due to bad winter?
(1) Indian
(2) Chinese
(3) Greeks
(4) Romans
3. The expression “India, on the other hand, was blessed by a bounteous nature ________ means.
(1) Indian soil is fertile
(2) India is a land of flora and fauna
(3) Indian people have been rewarded more generously by nature in proportion to their efforts.
(4) Indian soil is suited for growing a variety of crops.
4. Which trait of Indian character has been formed by the monsoon?
(1) Fatalism
(2) Sturdiness
(3) Asceticism
(4) Stoicism
5. Which one of the following is the correct statement?
(1) No human effort can calm down fury of Nature,
(2) Nature doesn’t show its fury at all.
(3) Nature demands a lot more care from man to sustain itself
(4) Nature only brings destruction to the mankind.
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Directions for Questions 6,7 & 8. From the four options given, choose the word closest in meani to the given word:
6. Insolvent
(1) Rich
(2) Poor
(3) Bankrupt
(4) Nonchalant
7. Indefatigable
(1) Tired
(2) Tireless
(3) Brave
(4) Skilful
8. Scintillating
(1) Fascinating
(2) Unforgettable
(3) Beautiful
(4) Sparkling
Directions for Questions 9 & 10. From the four options given, choose the word which is antonym to the given word.
9. Deplorable
(1) Commendable
(2) Miserable
(3) Equitable
(4) Desirable
10. Paucity
(1) Surplus
(2) Presence
(3) Appointment
(4) Retention
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Directions for Questions 11 & 12. From the given four options choose the word different in meaning ct from the other three similar words.
11. (1) Inert
(2) Motionless
(3) Immobile
(4) Agile
12. (1) Paucity
(2) Inadequacy
(3) Shortage
(4) Surfeit
Directions for Question 13 & 14. From the given four options, choose the option closest in meaning to the part of sentence printed in bold.
13. If phones again, I am going to give him a piece of my mind.
(1) To be nice to him
(2) To take advantage of him
(3) To scold
(4) To support him
14. Our politicians are often in a Catch-22 situation
(1) Absurd
(2) Dangerous
(3) Hopeful
(4) Depressive
Directions for Questions 15,16,17 & 18. In the given questions first and the last part of a sentence are numbered ‘a’ and ‘b’ respectively and printed in bold. The balance sentence is split into four parts, are jumbled and marked P, Q, R and S. From the four options given, choose the correct combination that helps to form a meaningful sentence.
15. (a) Gandhiji wanted the Congress Party
(P) for he knew that
(Q) its’ usefulness and would merely be
(R) to be disbanded on Independence
(S) after that, the party had outlived
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(b) used by some politicians for their own ends.
(1) PSQR
(2) QSPR
(3) RPSQ
(4) SQPR
16. (a) India has been a land
(P) but in the sense that learning has always been very highly valued
(Q) not indeed in the sense that education has been universal
(R) and the learned man has been held in higher esteem
(S) of learning throughout the ages
(b) than the warrior or the administrator.
(1) QPSR
(2) RQPS
(3) SQRP
(4) SROP
17. (a) Hope springs eternally in the heart of man
(P) but hope is everlasting
(Q) love, friendship and youth perish
(R) it is nursed by the glorious elements of nature
(S) man drives hope from nature in his gallant struggle after some noble ideal
(b) This is the central idea of the Poem.
(1) QPRS
(2) SRQP
(3) RSQP
(4) QPSR
18. (a) A ceiling on urban property
(P) no mill-owner could own factories or mills or plants
(Q) and mass circulation papers
(R) would mean that
(S) no press magnate could own printing presses
(b) since their value would exceed the ceiling fixed by the Government.
(1) QSRP
(2) RPSQ
(3) SRPQ
(4) QPSR
19. I hope you vividly remember the premier of the film when _______ were present in the hall.
(1) I, my wife and you
(2) my wife, I and you
(3) my wife, you and I
(4) you, I and my wife
Directions for Questions 19,20 & 21. Fill in the blanks with suitable alternatives from the four options under each sentence.
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20. If you had attended the meeting, you _______ a great deal.
(1) could benefit
(2) would benefit
(3) benefitted
(4) would have benefitted
21. __________, I would help all the poor people.
(1) if I am rich
(2) if I was rich
(3) if I were rich
(4) in case I am rich
Directions for Questions 22, 23 and 24. In the given questions, the sentences are divided into four parts o marked 1,2,3 & 4. One of the parts may have a grammatical error. Pick out the part that has an error. Pick option 4 if there is no error.
22. In most villages/the roads are rough/isn’t it?/no error (1)1 (2)2 (3)3 (4) 4
23. Emphasis on quality of life ensures/ for the health and happiness/ of every individual/No
(1)1 (2)2 (3)3 (4) 4
24. I have seen him/going to the theatre/ with his friends yesterday evening/No error
(1)1 (2)2 (3)3 (4) 4
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Directions for Questions 25 to 29. Read the passage and answer the questions by ticking the correc33 option from the given options marked 1,2,3 & 4.
It is no doubt true that, we cannot go through without sorrow There can be sunshine without shadow must not complain that roses have thoms but rather be grateful. We must expect much sorrow and Yet, it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty The world is like a book glass, if you smile, it smiles, if you frown, it frowns back. Always try then, to look at the bright side of the are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel.
25. The author says that we cannot go through life without sorrow because
(1) It is our fate
(2) We are always discontented
(3) Life is a tragedy
(4) Human life is very complex
26. According to the author, no man can be discontented with the world if he
(1) Is determined to be happy
(2) Is sincere in discharging his duties
(3) Has a healthy attitude to life
(4) Likes Sunshine
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27. The expression Life is a tragedy to those who feel means that it is a tragedy to those who
(1) Think about the world
(2) Believe in fate
(3) Do not understand the world
(4) Are sensitive and emotional
28. The author says,” There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine brightens the whole room”. The reason for this is that, they
(1) Have the capacity to love
(2) Talk more of roses and less of thorns
(3)Are happy and spread happiness
(4) Look good and behave well
29. What is the author’s message in this passage?
(1) Look at the bright side of things
(2) Our existence is so complex
(3) The world is a looking glass
(4) Expect much sorrow and suffering
Directions for Questions 30 to 32. In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled In with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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30. The girl is wise _________age.
(1) than her
(2) for her
(3) despite her
(4) is her
31. Satish was endowed __________ a natural talent for music.
(1) in
(2) by
(3) for
(4) with
32. I want to study Geology now for I _________ Zoology for the last three years.
(1) am studying
(2) have been studying
(3) had studied
(4) had been studying
Direction for Question 33 & 34. In the given questions, a group of words is given that can be substituted by a single word. From the four different options numbered 1,2,3 and 4 choose the most appropriate option
33. An uncivilized person is called
(1) Altruist
(2) Barbarian
(3) Audacious
(4) Lascivious
34. That Which can’t be corrected
(1) Indivisible
(2) Incorrigible
(3) Incurable
(4) Invincible
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Directions for Questions 35,36,37,38 & 39. In the given passage, few words have been left out and numbered 35,36,37,38 & 39. Read the passage and understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Any person with a grievance 35 a bank may himself or 36 an authorized representative 37 a complaint in 38 to the Banking Ombudsman within 39 jurisdiction the branch or bank is located.
35. (1) against
(2) upon
(3) of
(4) with
36. 36. (1) otherwise
(2) rather
(3) reliving
(4) through
37. (1) write
(2) build
(3) fabricate
(4) make
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38. (1) bringing
(2) lodging
(3)sending
(4) writing
39. (1) whose
(2) fixed
(3) that
(4) which
Directions for Questions 40 to 43. In these questions four alternatives are given for the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
40. At ones’ wits’ end
(1) To understand thoroughly
(2) To be puzzle
(3) To be a stupid person
(4) To behave irrationally
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41. To face the music
(1) To enjoy the music
(2) To bear the consequences of your doings
(3) To live in a pleasant atmosphere
(4) To have a difficult time
42. To mince words
(1) To make matters difficult
(2) To win over people
(3) To be blunt or straight forward
(4) To talk in an indirect way
43. Not to care a hoot
(1) Free minded
(2) Not caring anything
(3) Very introspective
(4) Diligent
Directions for Questions 44 & 45. In the following questions, groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
44. (1) Survilance
(2) Surveillance
(3) Surveliance
(4) Surveillance
45. (1) Hemorrhage
(2) Haemorhhage
(3) Haemorrhage
(4) Hemmorphage
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Directions for Questions 46 to 48. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition from the options numbered 1, 2, 3 & 4 given below each question.
46. Rana Pratap was blind __________one eye.
(1) in
(2) with
(3) of
(4) for
47. Sunita decided to set _________ sometime every day for prayers
(1) aside
(2) in
(3) up
(4) on
48. I must dispense ___________ your services.
(1) of
(2) in
(3) at
(4) with
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Directions for Questions 49 & 50. For sentences given below compare the italicized part of ea sentence with the option 1, 2, 3 & 4 given below and choose the option, which is an improvement up the italicized part. Choose option 4 if no improvement is required.
49. He was asked to arbitrate with two merchants in a dispute.
(1) to arbitrate between
(2) to arbitrate at
(3) to arbitrate
(4) no improvement
50. If he had time, he will call you
(1) would have
(2) would have had
(3) has
(4) no improvement
SECTION II: GENERAL AWARENESS, MAY 2019 (50 Questions – 200 marks; Minimum 50 Marks to Quality)
51. Which of the following is not the merit of the Presidential System?
(1) Permanent Government
(2) Confirmation in policies
(3) Limited Representation
(4) Government by experts
52. Who became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and the first woman to ascend all Seven Summits by climbing the highest peak on every continent?
(1) Junko Tabei
(2) Bachendri Pal
(3) Santosh yadav
(4) Premlata Agarwal
53. First Women External Affair Minister of India was: (1) Sushma Swaraj
(2) Jayalalitha
(3) Pratibha Pata
(4) Indira Gandhi
54. Who was the Viceroy of India during Swadeshi Movement?
(1) Lord Curzon
(2) Lord Irwin
(3) Lord Willingdon
(4) Lord Lansdowne
55. India’s first ever police museum will be established in which city?
(1) Chennai
(2) Delhi
(3) Nagpur
(4) Kolkata
(4) Canada
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56. Pappu Karki the popular Kumaoni folk singer had passed away. He was native of
(1) J&K
(2) Himachal Pradesh
(3) Uttarakhand
(4) Assam
57. Which country will host the 45th G7 summit
(1) Italy
(2) Germany
(3) France
(4) Canada
58. Parthem (Jayakwadi) Hydroelectric Project completed with the help of Japan is on which river?
(1) Ganga
(2) Cauvery
(3) Godawan
(4) Mahanadi
59. %age irrigated land in India is approximately.
(1) 45
(2) 65
(3) 35
(4) 25
60. Southernmost tip of peninsular India that is Kanyakumari is——.
(1) North of tropic of Cancer
(2) South of Equator
(3) South of Capricorn
(4) North of Equator
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61. What is Yarlung Tsangpo river known as in India?
(1) Ganga
(2) Indus
(3) Brahmaputra
(4) Mahanadi
62. Who among the following can remove the Governor of a state?
(1) Legislative Assembly
(2) Parliament
(3) President
(4) Supreme Court
63. Which gas is popularly known as Laughing Gas?
(1) Sulphur Dioxide
(2) Nitrous Oxide
(3) Ozone
(4) Hydrogen
64. Which crop requires water logging for cultivation?
(1) Paddy
(2) Barley
(3) Wheat
(4) Cotton
65. What is the purest form of Iron?
(1) Iron Ore
(2) Wrought Iron
(3) Steel
(4) None of the given options
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66. In Vedic period which was the most popular assembly in which women enjoyed equal status with men?
(1) Sabha
(2) Samiti
(3) Gana
(4) Vidatha
(4) India
(3) UK
(2) Eastern Ghats
(4) Western Ghats
67. Which was the first country to print books?
(1) China
(2) USA
(3) UK
(4) India
68. Consider the following pairs:
(1) Rohtang pass: Himachal Pradesh
(2) Zojila pass: Sikkim
(3) Sela pass: Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(1) 1 only
(2) 1 & 2
(3) 1 & 3
(4)1, 2, 3 & 4
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69. The border of West Bengal touches which of the following states?
(1) Sikkim
(2) Meghalaya
(3) Arunachal Pradesh
(4) Assam
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (1) 1, 2 & 4
(2) 1 & 4
(3) 1, 3 & 4
(4) 1, 2, 3 & 4
70. Alluvial Soil is usually:
(1) Rich in nitrogen
(2) Poor in humus
(3) Highly fertile
(4) Easy to plough
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 4 (1) 1, 2 & 4
(2) 2, 3 & 4
(3) 1, 3 & 4
(4) 1, 2, & 4
What is the meaning of the motto ‘Citius, Altius, Forius’ of the Olympic Games?
(2) Citadel, Attitude, Fortitude
(4) Quicker, Heavier, Taller
71. Both Tea and Coffee are grown in which of the following regions of India?
(1) Sub-Himalayan
(2) Eastern Ghats
(3) Brahmaputra valley of Assams
(4) Western Ghats
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72. Who was the fourth Sikh Guru?
(1) Guru Ram Das
(2) Guru Gobind Singh
(3) Guru Arjan Dev
(4) Guru Har Rai
73. __________ is an instrument used to measure electric current.
(1) Voltmeter
(2) Galvanometer
(3) Durometer
(4) Dosimeter
74. What is the meaning of the motto ‘Citius, Altius, Forius’ of the Olympic Games?
(1) Faster, Higher, Stronger
(2) Citadel, Attitude, Fortitude
(3) Civility, Attainment, Fortune
(4) Quicker, Heavier, Taller
75. Which colour is in the centre of the Rainbow?
(1) Red
(2) Yellow
(3) Green
(4) Violet
76. Where is Indira Point, the Southernmost point of land in the territory of India, situated?
(1) Lakshadweep
(2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(3) Tamil Nadu
(4) None of the above
77. At the time of independence, who was the president of Indian National Congress?
(1) Mahatma Gandhi
(2) Jawaharlal Nehru
(3) Sardar Patel
(4) J.B. Kripalani
78. Who wrote the patriotic song ‘Saare Jahan Se Achcha’?
(1) Rabindranath Tagore
(2) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(3) Muhammad Iqbal
(4) Kavi Pradeep
79. In the context of the Indian defence, what is ‘Dhruv’?
(1) Aircraft-carrying warship
(2) Missile-carrying submarine
(3) Advanced light helicopter
(4) Intercontinental ballistic missile
80. In an equilateral triangle, how many sides are equal?
(1) Two
(2) All
(3) None
(4) Not Fixed
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81. How many states have initiated Janani Suraksha Yojana?
(1) 20
(2) 19
(3) 10
(4) All States and UTS
82. Which country is an integral part of India’s Look East, Link West policy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
(1) USA
(2) France
(3) Germany
(4) Canada
83. UJALA scheme is related to?
(1) LED bulbs distribution
(2) Solar penal distribution
(3) LPG cylinder distribution
(4) None of the above
84. What is the full form of AMRUT?
(1) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
(2) Addisional Mission for Reje and Urban Transformat
(3) Atal Mission for Recycle and Urban Tran
(4) None of the above ation
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85. Which portal has been created which will serve as the National Digital infrastructure for Teachers?
(1) Margdarshan
(2)Dasha Portal
(3) Shikshak
(4) None
86. If English alphabet is reversed, which letter is 5th at Right of 12th letter from Right?
(1)R
(2)P
(3) G
(4) Q
(1)7680
(2) 8976
(3) 6897
(4) 6978
88. If MADRAS can be written as ARSARS, how can ARKOWE be written?
(1) ROAAKNM
(2) ROAKANM
(3) ROAKNNM
(4) ROKANAM
89. In certain code COMPUTER is written as RFUVGNPC, how is MEDICINE written in same code
(1) EOJDEJFM
(2) MFEJDJOE
(3) MFEDJJOE
(4) EOJDJEFM
90. Choose the word which is least like the others in the group.
(1) Mechanic
(2) Engineer
(3) Mason
(4) Architect
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91. If today is Wednesday, what will be the day after 94 days?
(1) Monday
(2) Wednesday
(3) Friday
(4) Sunday
92. If 1st October is Sunday what will 1st November be? (1) Wednesday
(2) Friday
(3) Sunday
(4) Monday
93. How many rectangles are there in the following diagram?
(1)14
(2) 28
(3) 27
(4) 36
94. If ‘red’ is called ‘blue’, ‘blue’ is called ‘green’ is called ‘yellow”, “yellow’ is called ‘white’ and ‘white’ is called ‘orange’, then what is the colour of ‘national flag’,in middle line?
(1) yellow
(2) green
(3) orange
(4) black
95. Find the next element in the sequence B, C, D, F, G, H, J,
(1) K
(2) L
(3) M
(4) N
96. A boy running towards South turns to his Right and runs. Then, he turns to his Right and finally to his Left. Towards which direction is he running now?
(a) East
(b) West
(c) South
(d) North
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Direction (Q. Nos. 97 -98) In each of the problems out of four figures three are similar in a certain manners. choose the figure Which is different from others.
97.
98.
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Direction (Q. Nos. 99 -100) which figure from the answer figures will come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions ?
99. Problem figures
100. Problem figures
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