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Table of Contents
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SECTION I: GENERAL ENGLISH (50 Questions – 200 marks)
Q No Directions (Questions 1 to 4). Read the given passage and answer the questions by ticking the correct option from the given options marked 1, 2, 3, 4.
Corduroy is fast establishing itself as the year’s fabric. While the ribbed cotton provides utilitarian tenacity, texture and warmth; it is the fabric’s long held associations that may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy’s link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman’s wardrobe along with Wellington boots. It combines the comfortable appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready.
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1. Which of the following sentences best describes the passage?
(1) It tells us about the usefulness of Corduroy.
(2) It talks about the virtues of Corduroy.
(3) It persuades us to buy Corduroy.
(4) It explains the everlasting appeal of Corduroy to the young.
2. According to the author, the special quality of Corduroy is that,
(1) It needs no ironing.
(2) It combines the virtues of both cotton and velvet.
(3) It combines the correct mixture of cotton and velvet.
(4) Both the rich and not so rich can afford to buy it.
3. Corduroy is a fabric for all seasons because,
(1) It can be worn not only in winters but also in summers.
(2) Of its peculiar texture and warmth.
(3) It is made popular by its catchy advertisements.
(4) Gentleman can wear it both for formal and informal occasions.
4. According to the passage, Corduroy is essential in a gentleman’s wardrobe because,
(1) It goes well with Wellington boots.
(2) Its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion.
(3) It has its association with good upbringing and conservative lifestyle.
(4) It can be an ideal alternative to the woollen clothes.
5. Choose the most suitable word: Something no longer in use is———–
(1) dissolute (2) absolute
(3) obsolete (4) primitive
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Directions (Questions 6, 7, 8): From the four options given, choose the word closest in meaning to the given word.
6. Tread
(1) Stride (2) Gait
(3) Comply (4) Probe
7. Arduous
(1) Strenuous (2) Different
(3) Difficult (4)Pleasurable
8. Perseverance
(1) Independence (2) Autonomy
(3) Persistence (4) Comfort
Directions (Questions 9, 10): From the four options given, choose the word which is antonym to the given word.
9. Inevitable
(1)Avoidable (2) Certain
(3) Expected (4) Mostly
10. Frugal
(1) Lavish (2) Splendid
(3) Kind (4) Determined
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Directions (Questions 11, 12,): From the four words given, choose the word different in meaning from the other three similar words.
11. (1) Dismal (2) Morose
(3) Disconsolate (4) Receptive
12. (1) Dumbfounded (2) Bewildered
(3) Baffled (4) Inundated
Directions (Questions 13, 14): From the four given options, choose the meaning of the given idiom.
13. To bring to book means
(1) To record the facts (2) To write someone’s biography
(3) To file a complaint (4) To punish
14. To clear the air
(1) To get rid of suspicion (2) To make the air pure
(3) To make more space (4) To spray air freshener
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Directions (Questions 15, 16, 17, 18): In the given questions first and the last part of a sentence are numbered a and b respectively. The balance sentence is split into four parts. These parts are jumbled and marked P, Q, R and S. From the four options given, choose the correct combination that helps to form a complete meaningful sentence.
15. a: I have not come
P: even if it means humiliation Q: but the boy must learn
R: to complain, he said S: to be honest
b: and admit he broke the window pane.
1. SPRQ 2. QSPR
3. RQSP 4. PRQS
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16. a: Thousands of students
P: on all India basis Q: from all over India
R: which are conducted S: appear in the examinations
b: by different recruiting organizations.
1. PQSR 2. SRQP
3. QSRP 4. QSPR
17. a: Yet so few of us have
P: walls of daily routine Q: the time or the means
R: that enclose our lives S: to break through the narrow
b: to get to know this land.
1. SRQP 2. RPSQ
3. QSPR 4. PQRS
18. a: When all the members were seated
P: during the previous year Q: the Secretary came to the dais
R: and read out the report S: detailing the activities of the organisation
b: and plans for the coming year.
1. PQRS 2. SPQR
3. RSPQ 4. QRSP
Directions (Questions 19, 20, 21): Fill in the blanks with a suitable alternative from the four options given under each sentence.
19. It was impossible to recover the victims’ bodies as the site of the accident was ________.
(1) inaccessible (2) marshy
(3) distant (4) rocky
20. Several of our players were injured, so our losing the match was ________.
(1) necessary (2) indispensable
(3) inevitable (4) inexcusable
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21. _____ my knowledge, Mr. Ashok has prejudice ________ foreigners.
(1) allowance; permission (2) to; against
(3) as; towards (4) for; at
Directions (Questions 22, 23, 24): In the given questions the sentences are divided into four parts. One of the parts in each of the sentences has a grammatical error. The parts are marked 1, 2, 3, & 4. Pick out the part that has an error.
22. Although, there was / a lot of activity in the room, / to him / everything seemed stationery.
1 2 3 4
23. I enquired of him / why he is so negligent, / in his / studies.
1 2 3 4
24. What / sort of a person, / do you / think I am.
1 2 3 4
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Directions (Questions 25, 26): In the given questions, a sentence has been written in four different ways and numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. From the four alternatives given, choose the option which is grammatically correct and conveys the complete meaning.
25. (1) As he was homesick, he left the hostel.
(2) As homesick he was, he left the hostel.
(3) Since he was homesick, he left the hostel.
(4) Homesick as he was, he left the hostel.
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26. (1) The important lessons are following.
(2) The important lessons are as follows.
(3) The important lessons are as following.
(4) The important lessons are follows.
Directions (Questions 27, 28): 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.
27. One who dislikes mankind in general
(1) Philanthropist (2) Benevolent
(3) Misanthrope (4) Misogynist
28. One who runs away from justice
(1) Evasive (2) Escapist
(3) Fugitive (4) Imposter
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Directions (Questions 29, 30, 31, 32, 33). Read the given passage and answer the questions by ticking the correct option from the given options marked 1, 2, 3, 4. Gold fish can be easily kept in small ponds and aquariums. They make good pets but like all other pets they must have proper care and the right kind of place to live. A two inch fish requires a minimum of two gallons of water containing sufficient oxygen to support life. Some oxygen will make its way into the water of an aquarium from the air that touches the surface. Plants in an aquarium also help to furnish oxygen. Snails help to keep an aquarium clean. Thus with plenty of plants and Snails the water in an aquarium does not have to be changed frequently. A large lake may prove to be quite unsuitable abode for Gold fish.
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It is important that Goldfish should not be overfed. They can be fed such things as dried insects in addition to commercially available Goldfish food, but they should never be fed more than once a day. They should also not be given more food than can be consumed in about five minutes. This ensures prolonged life
29. Which of the following statements is true?
(1) Goldfish should be given food only once a day.
(2) Snails eat up the fish in the aquarium.
(3) Plants provide food for the Snails.
(4) Goldfish can get adequate oxygen from the water surface.
30. Which of the following statements is not true?
(1) Snails make the aquarium clean by eating up the Goldfish.
(2) Two gallons of water with sufficient oxygen is enough for a two inch fish.
(3) Goldfish can be made good pets.
(4) Plants in an aquarium provide oxygen to Goldfish.
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31. Which of the following helps supply oxygen to the Goldfish?
(1) Snails (2) Plants
(3) Dried insects (4) Aquarium
32. Water in the aquarium needs to be changed if,
(1) There are plenty of Snails and plants in it.
(2) There isn’t enough oxygen in it.
(3) It is very clean and contains sufficient oxygen.
(4) It does not contain dried insects.
33. What is important to remember when feeding the Goldfish,
(1) They should be fed more than once a day.
(2) They should be fed at five minutes interval.
(3) They should be fed with plants and snails.
(4) They should be fed only once a day.
34. Choose the word with incorrect spellings
(1) Amorous (2) Vindictive
(3) Spontaneos (4) Atrocity
35. Choose the word closest in meaning to : Disdain
(1) Disown (2) Condemn
(3) Hate (4) Criticise
36. Choose the word farthest in meaning to: Deft
(1) Study (2) Clumsy
(3) Delicate (4) Quick
37. Choose the most suitable word to describe: An outburst of bad temper
(1) Tantrum (2) Capricious
(3) Delinquency (4) Hysteria
38. Complete the sentence using the most suitable choice: Disease is related to epidemic as skirmish is related to
(1) War (2) Ointment
(3) Quarrel (4) Campaign
39. Fill in the blank with an appropriate choice: Many villagers in my native place have a __________ in their farm
(1) Flock of Chickens `(2) Swamp of Chickens
(3) Brood of Chickens (4) Crowd of Chickens
40. Choose the most suitable word from the choices that means: The quality of being faithful
(1) Creditable (2) Fidelity
(3) Honesty (4) Genuine
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41. Read the passage given below and answer the question by choosing the right answer.
A French General was once conducting his Army through a very difficult pass in a range of high mountains. He exhorted his soldiers to bear patiently the fatigue of the march. “It is easy for you to talk’, muttered one of the soldiers near him to his companions; “you are mounted on a fine horse but we poor wretches have to tramp on foot”. The General overheard the remark and insisted on the discontented soldier taking his place but scarcely had he mounted than a shot from the mountain side struck and killed him.
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The passage describes:
(1) A revolt in the Army (2) An altercation with the General
(3) Quarrelling soldiers (4) A fateful event
Directions (Questions 42, 43, 44, 45): For sentences given below compare the italicised part of each sentence with the options 1, 2, 3 and 4 given below each and choose the option which is an improvement upon the italicised part. Choose option 4 if no improvement is required.
42. A highly improved variety of seeds is available to the farmers these days.
(1) are (2) will be
(3) has been (4) No improvement
43. Young men and women should get habituated to reading and writing about current affairs.
(1) Used (2) Prepared
(3) trained (4) No improvement
44. If I had money I would send to you.
(1) had, had (2) have, had
(3) have (4) no improvement
45. The forest is infested of snakes.
(1) by (2) with
(3) off (4) No improvement
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Directions (Questions 46, 47): In the given questions, a sentence has been written in four different ways and numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. From the four alternatives given, choose the option which is grammatically correct and conveys the complete meaning.
46. (1) An one-eyed person was seen roaming about the street.
(2) A one-eyed person was seen roaming about the street.
(3) The one-eyed person was seen roaming about the street.
(4) One-eyed person was seen roaming about the street.
47. (1) There is no meaning in what you say.
(2) There is no meaning in that you say.
(3) There is no meaning as to what you say.
(4) There is no meaning that you say.
Directions (Questions 48, 49, 50): Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions from the options numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 given below each question.
48. Rita comes _______ a family of freedom fighters.
(1) by (2) from
(3) off (4) of
49. He is still trying to get _______ the financial crisis.
(1) on (2) off
(3) over (4) up
50. She always reminds me of her mother since she takes ________ her.
(1) after (2) over
(3) of (4) to
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