RRB Office Assistant Mains Set 2
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Online RRB Mains Mock – 2
- Reasoning (Ques 1 to 40)
- Quantitative Aptitude (Ques 41 to 80)
- Computers (Ques 81 to 120)
- English (Ques 121 to 160)
- General Studies (Ques 161 to 200)
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1. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Eight persons i.e. U, V, W, X, Y, Z, A, and B are seated around a circular tables among them only 3 are facing opposite to the centre and rest are facing to the centre, they all like different subjects Hindi, English, Maths, Physics, Arts, Chemistry, and Biology (not necessarily in the same order) except two persons who like same subject that is arts.
Y likes Hindi and sits 2nd to the right of U, who likes maths. Z sits opposite to Y. U and Y face opposite direction of each other. W likes arts and sits immediate left of Y. V sits 2nd to left of W. W and Z face same direction with each other. W and Z likes same subject. The one, who likes physics sits 3rd to the right of Z. The one who likes English is not just near to Z. B and V face the same direction as Z faces. A doesn’t like chemistry. B doesn’t sit just near to U and opposite to U. X is not an immediate neighbour of U. W does not face opposite to centre.Who among the following likes Arts subject?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 2 of 200
2. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Eight persons i.e. U, V, W, X, Y, Z, A, and B are seated around a circular tables among them only 3 are facing opposite to the centre and rest are facing to the centre, they all like different subjects Hindi, English, Maths, Physics, Arts, Chemistry, and Biology (not necessarily in the same order) except two persons who like same subject that is arts.
Y likes Hindi and sits 2nd to the right of U, who likes maths. Z sits opposite to Y. U and Y face opposite direction of each other. W likes arts and sits immediate left of Y. V sits 2nd to left of W. W and Z face same direction with each other. W and Z likes same subject. The one, who likes physics sits 3rd to the right of Z. The one who likes English is not just near to Z. B and V face the same direction as Z faces. A doesn’t like chemistry. B doesn’t sit just near to U and opposite to U. X is not an immediate neighbour of U. W does not face opposite to centre.B likes which of the following subject?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 3 of 200
3. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Eight persons i.e. U, V, W, X, Y, Z, A, and B are seated around a circular tables among them only 3 are facing opposite to the centre and rest are facing to the centre, they all like different subjects Hindi, English, Maths, Physics, Arts, Chemistry, and Biology (not necessarily in the same order) except two persons who like same subject that is arts.
Y likes Hindi and sits 2nd to the right of U, who likes maths. Z sits opposite to Y. U and Y face opposite direction of each other. W likes arts and sits immediate left of Y. V sits 2nd to left of W. W and Z face same direction with each other. W and Z likes same subject. The one, who likes physics sits 3rd to the right of Z. The one who likes English is not just near to Z. B and V face the same direction as Z faces. A doesn’t like chemistry. B doesn’t sit just near to U and opposite to U. X is not an immediate neighbour of U. W does not face opposite to centre.Z faces in which direction?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 4 of 200
4. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Eight persons i.e. U, V, W, X, Y, Z, A, and B are seated around a circular tables among them only 3 are facing opposite to the centre and rest are facing to the centre, they all like different subjects Hindi, English, Maths, Physics, Arts, Chemistry, and Biology (not necessarily in the same order) except two persons who like same subject that is arts.
Y likes Hindi and sits 2nd to the right of U, who likes maths. Z sits opposite to Y. U and Y face opposite direction of each other. W likes arts and sits immediate left of Y. V sits 2nd to left of W. W and Z face same direction with each other. W and Z likes same subject. The one, who likes physics sits 3rd to the right of Z. The one who likes English is not just near to Z. B and V face the same direction as Z faces. A doesn’t like chemistry. B doesn’t sit just near to U and opposite to U. X is not an immediate neighbour of U. W does not face opposite to centre.A likes which of the following subject?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 5 of 200
5. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Eight persons i.e. U, V, W, X, Y, Z, A, and B are seated around a circular tables among them only 3 are facing opposite to the centre and rest are facing to the centre, they all like different subjects Hindi, English, Maths, Physics, Arts, Chemistry, and Biology (not necessarily in the same order) except two persons who like same subject that is arts.
Y likes Hindi and sits 2nd to the right of U, who likes maths. Z sits opposite to Y. U and Y face opposite direction of each other. W likes arts and sits immediate left of Y. V sits 2nd to left of W. W and Z face same direction with each other. W and Z likes same subject. The one, who likes physics sits 3rd to the right of Z. The one who likes English is not just near to Z. B and V face the same direction as Z faces. A doesn’t like chemistry. B doesn’t sit just near to U and opposite to U. X is not an immediate neighbour of U. W does not face opposite to centre.Who among the following sits immediate left of the one who likes chemistry?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 6 of 200
6. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
In a certain code language,
‘Australia growth to fast’ is coded as ‘zo pq mn as’
‘More no growth to’ is coded as ‘mn bn gh pq ‘
‘More sky to fast’ is coded as ‘cd as mn bn’Which of the following is the code for ‘no’?CorrectIncorrect - Question 7 of 200
7. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
In a certain code language,
‘Australia growth to fast’ is coded as ‘zo pq mn as’
‘More no growth to’ is coded as ‘mn bn gh pq ‘
‘More sky to fast’ is coded as ‘cd as mn bn’Which of the following word is coded as ‘bn’?CorrectIncorrect - Question 8 of 200
8. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
In a certain code language,
‘Australia growth to fast’ is coded as ‘zo pq mn as’
‘More no growth to’ is coded as ‘mn bn gh pq ‘
‘More sky to fast’ is coded as ‘cd as mn bn’What may be the code of ‘sky guava’?CorrectIncorrect - Question 9 of 200
9. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
In a certain code language,
‘Australia growth to fast’ is coded as ‘zo pq mn as’
‘More no growth to’ is coded as ‘mn bn gh pq ‘
‘More sky to fast’ is coded as ‘cd as mn bn’Which of the following code is coded for ‘growth’?CorrectIncorrect - Question 10 of 200
10. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
In a certain code language,
‘Australia growth to fast’ is coded as ‘zo pq mn as’
‘More no growth to’ is coded as ‘mn bn gh pq ‘
‘More sky to fast’ is coded as ‘cd as mn bn’What will be the code of ‘sky fast’?CorrectIncorrect - Question 11 of 200
11. Question
Category: ReasoningA sits 14th from left end of the row and Y sits 5th from the right end of the row. A and Y interchange their positions, now A’s position is 16th from left end. Find the number of boys and number of girls in the row, if boys and girls are in the ratio of 3:2. All are seated in a row and facing towards north?
CorrectAfter interchanging the position, A’s position will be 5th from right end and his position is given from left end that is 16th.
Hence total number of persons in a row= 16+5-1= 20 persons
Boys and girls ration is given 3:2
Let boys= 3x and girls=2x
3x+2x= 20, hence x=4
Boys= 12, girls= 8IncorrectAfter interchanging the position, A’s position will be 5th from right end and his position is given from left end that is 16th.
Hence total number of persons in a row= 16+5-1= 20 persons
Boys and girls ration is given 3:2
Let boys= 3x and girls=2x
3x+2x= 20, hence x=4
Boys= 12, girls= 8 - Question 12 of 200
12. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S are living on different floors of seven storey building. Ground floor is numbered as 1st and top floor is numbered as 7th floor. They like different colours Red, Green, Yellow, Black, Blue, Pink, and Peach (not necessarily in same order). M likes red colour and lives on even numbered floor. At least 2 people live above M’s floor and at least 2 people live below M’s floor. N lives on even numbered floor. Q lives on 5th floor and likes green colour. N lives above Q’s floor. O lives on even numbered floor. R doesn’t live just above and below O’s floor. No one lives between M and the one who likes peach colour. S doesn’t like peach colour. The one, who likes yellow colour lives on one of the odd numbered floors above P. The one, who likes blue colour lives on odd numbered floor. N doesn’t like pink colour.Who among the following lives on 4th floor?CorrectIncorrect - Question 13 of 200
13. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S are living on different floors of seven storey building. Ground floor is numbered as 1st and top floor is numbered as 7th floor. They like different colours Red, Green, Yellow, Black, Blue, Pink, and Peach (not necessarily in same order). M likes red colour and lives on even numbered floor. At least 2 people live above M’s floor and at least 2 people live below M’s floor. N lives on even numbered floor. Q lives on 5th floor and likes green colour. N lives above Q’s floor. O lives on even numbered floor. R doesn’t live just above and below O’s floor. No one lives between M and the one who likes peach colour. S doesn’t like peach colour. The one, who likes yellow colour lives on one of the odd numbered floors above P. The one, who likes blue colour lives on odd numbered floor. N doesn’t like pink colour.Who among the following likes peach colour?CorrectIncorrect - Question 14 of 200
14. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S are living on different floors of seven storey building. Ground floor is numbered as 1st and top floor is numbered as 7th floor. They like different colours Red, Green, Yellow, Black, Blue, Pink, and Peach (not necessarily in same order). M likes red colour and lives on even numbered floor. At least 2 people live above M’s floor and at least 2 people live below M’s floor. N lives on even numbered floor. Q lives on 5th floor and likes green colour. N lives above Q’s floor. O lives on even numbered floor. R doesn’t live just above and below O’s floor. No one lives between M and the one who likes peach colour. S doesn’t like peach colour. The one, who likes yellow colour lives on one of the odd numbered floors above P. The one, who likes blue colour lives on odd numbered floor. N doesn’t like pink colour.How many persons live between the one who likes blue colour and N?CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 200
15. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S are living on different floors of seven storey building. Ground floor is numbered as 1st and top floor is numbered as 7th floor. They like different colours Red, Green, Yellow, Black, Blue, Pink, and Peach (not necessarily in same order). M likes red colour and lives on even numbered floor. At least 2 people live above M’s floor and at least 2 people live below M’s floor. N lives on even numbered floor. Q lives on 5th floor and likes green colour. N lives above Q’s floor. O lives on even numbered floor. R doesn’t live just above and below O’s floor. No one lives between M and the one who likes peach colour. S doesn’t like peach colour. The one, who likes yellow colour lives on one of the odd numbered floors above P. The one, who likes blue colour lives on odd numbered floor. N doesn’t like pink colour.Who among the following lives on 1st floor?CorrectIncorrect - Question 16 of 200
16. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S are living on different floors of seven storey building. Ground floor is numbered as 1st and top floor is numbered as 7th floor. They like different colours Red, Green, Yellow, Black, Blue, Pink, and Peach (not necessarily in same order). M likes red colour and lives on even numbered floor. At least 2 people live above M’s floor and at least 2 people live below M’s floor. N lives on even numbered floor. Q lives on 5th floor and likes green colour. N lives above Q’s floor. O lives on even numbered floor. R doesn’t live just above and below O’s floor. No one lives between M and the one who likes peach colour. S doesn’t like peach colour. The one, who likes yellow colour lives on one of the odd numbered floors above P. The one, who likes blue colour lives on odd numbered floor. N doesn’t like pink colour.Who among the following lives just above the one who likes pink colour?CorrectIncorrect - Question 17 of 200
17. Question
Category: ReasoningIn the following questions, the symbols
used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now, in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the four conclusions I, II, III and IV is/are definitely true and give your answer accordingly.CorrectIncorrect - Question 18 of 200
18. Question
Category: ReasoningIn the following questions, the symbols
used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now, in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the four conclusions I, II, III and IV is/are definitely true and give your answer accordingly.CorrectIncorrect - Question 19 of 200
19. Question
Category: ReasoningIn the following questions, the symbols
used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now, in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the four conclusions I, II, III and IV is/are definitely true and give your answer accordingly.CorrectIncorrect - Question 20 of 200
20. Question
Category: ReasoningIn the following questions, the symbols
used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now, in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the four conclusions I, II, III and IV is/are definitely true and give your answer accordingly.CorrectIncorrect - Question 21 of 200
21. Question
Category: ReasoningIn the following questions, the symbols
used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now, in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the four conclusions I, II, III and IV is/are definitely true and give your answer accordingly.CorrectIncorrect - Question 22 of 200
22. Question
Category: ReasoningThere are six houses in a colony i.e. A, B, C, D, E, F. House A is 2km north of building B. House D is exactly between house A & B. House F is 1km south-east of house D and 1km north of house C. House E is 1.5km east from house C. Find in which direction house E with respect to house D?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 23 of 200
23. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Ten people i.e. A, B, C, D, E, U, V, W, X, and Y are seating on two parallel rows. U, V, W, X, and Y are seating in row 1 and facing towards North. A, B, C, D, and E are seating in row 2 and facing south. They belong to different countries India, China, Austria, Australia, Germany, Japan, France, Poland, Kenya, and Nepal (not necessarily in same order).
W is from Nepal and sits at extreme end. Immediate neighbour of W faces the one who is from Australia. A sits second right of the one who faces the immediate neighbour of W. Immediate neighbour of A faces U, who is from France. Y is from Germany and doesn’t sit just near to both U and W. Y doesn’t sit at the middle of the row. The one who faces U sits second to the right of E who is from Japan. Neither B nor D sits at extreme end. D faces the one who is from Kenya and V faces the one who is from China. The one, who is from India sits extreme end. V is not from Austria.Who among the following is from India?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 24 of 200
24. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Ten people i.e. A, B, C, D, E, U, V, W, X, and Y are seating on two parallel rows. U, V, W, X, and Y are seating in row 1 and facing towards North. A, B, C, D, and E are seating in row 2 and facing south. They belong to different countries India, China, Austria, Australia, Germany, Japan, France, Poland, Kenya, and Nepal (not necessarily in same order).
W is from Nepal and sits at extreme end. Immediate neighbour of W faces the one who is from Australia. A sits second right of the one who faces the immediate neighbour of W. Immediate neighbour of A faces U, who is from France. Y is from Germany and doesn’t sit just near to both U and W. Y doesn’t sit at the middle of the row. The one who faces U sits second to the right of E who is from Japan. Neither B nor D sits at extreme end. D faces the one who is from Kenya and V faces the one who is from China. The one, who is from India sits extreme end. V is not from Austria.The one who is from China faces the one who is from?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 25 of 200
25. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Ten people i.e. A, B, C, D, E, U, V, W, X, and Y are seating on two parallel rows. U, V, W, X, and Y are seating in row 1 and facing towards North. A, B, C, D, and E are seating in row 2 and facing south. They belong to different countries India, China, Austria, Australia, Germany, Japan, France, Poland, Kenya, and Nepal (not necessarily in same order).
W is from Nepal and sits at extreme end. Immediate neighbour of W faces the one who is from Australia. A sits second right of the one who faces the immediate neighbour of W. Immediate neighbour of A faces U, who is from France. Y is from Germany and doesn’t sit just near to both U and W. Y doesn’t sit at the middle of the row. The one who faces U sits second to the right of E who is from Japan. Neither B nor D sits at extreme end. D faces the one who is from Kenya and V faces the one who is from China. The one, who is from India sits extreme end. V is not from Austria.B is from which of the following country?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 26 of 200
26. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Ten people i.e. A, B, C, D, E, U, V, W, X, and Y are seating on two parallel rows. U, V, W, X, and Y are seating in row 1 and facing towards North. A, B, C, D, and E are seating in row 2 and facing south. They belong to different countries India, China, Austria, Australia, Germany, Japan, France, Poland, Kenya, and Nepal (not necessarily in same order).
W is from Nepal and sits at extreme end. Immediate neighbour of W faces the one who is from Australia. A sits second right of the one who faces the immediate neighbour of W. Immediate neighbour of A faces U, who is from France. Y is from Germany and doesn’t sit just near to both U and W. Y doesn’t sit at the middle of the row. The one who faces U sits second to the right of E who is from Japan. Neither B nor D sits at extreme end. D faces the one who is from Kenya and V faces the one who is from China. The one, who is from India sits extreme end. V is not from Austria.Who among the following sits at extreme end?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 27 of 200
27. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information carefully and answer the question given below-
Ten people i.e. A, B, C, D, E, U, V, W, X, and Y are seating on two parallel rows. U, V, W, X, and Y are seating in row 1 and facing towards North. A, B, C, D, and E are seating in row 2 and facing south. They belong to different countries India, China, Austria, Australia, Germany, Japan, France, Poland, Kenya, and Nepal (not necessarily in same order).
W is from Nepal and sits at extreme end. Immediate neighbour of W faces the one who is from Australia. A sits second right of the one who faces the immediate neighbour of W. Immediate neighbour of A faces U, who is from France. Y is from Germany and doesn’t sit just near to both U and W. Y doesn’t sit at the middle of the row. The one who faces U sits second to the right of E who is from Japan. Neither B nor D sits at extreme end. D faces the one who is from Kenya and V faces the one who is from China. The one, who is from India sits extreme end. V is not from Austria.Who among the following faces B?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 28 of 200
28. Question
Category: ReasoningIn each question below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts. Give answerStatements:
Some B are C.
Some C are F.
All F are D.
Conclusions:
I. All D being C is a possibility.
II. Some F are B.CorrectIncorrect - Question 29 of 200
29. Question
Category: ReasoningIn each question below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts. Give answerStatements:
All O are C.
Some C are S.
Some S are G.
Conclusions:
I. All G are C.
II. No G is C.CorrectIncorrect - Question 30 of 200
30. Question
Category: ReasoningIn each question below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts. Give answerStatements:
Some H are A.
All A are N.
Some N are K.
Conclusions:
I. Some A are K.
II. Some H are N.CorrectIncorrect - Question 31 of 200
31. Question
Category: ReasoningIn each question below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts. Give answerStatements:
All N are S.
Some S are M.
All M are C.
Conclusions:
I. Some C are N.
II. No N is C.CorrectIncorrect - Question 32 of 200
32. Question
Category: ReasoningIn each question below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts. Give answerStatements:
All N are S.
Some S are M.
All M are C.
Conclusions:
I. Some C being M is a possibility.
II. Some S are NCorrectIncorrect - Question 33 of 200
33. Question
Category: ReasoningEach of these questions is based on the following information:
Which of the following shows the relation that F is the maternal grandmother of E?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 34 of 200
34. Question
Category: ReasoningEach of these questions is based on the following information:
If the expression [email protected]*G%[email protected] is definitely true, then which of the following is not true?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 35 of 200
35. Question
Category: ReasoningEach of these questions is based on the following information:
If the expression Q * R @ Z % B is definitely true, then which of the following is true?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 36 of 200
36. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information and answer the questions.
L, M, N, O, X, Q and R, like different sports Volleyball, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Polo, Golf, and Cricket also they are of different ages 17, 24, 21, 32, 33, 38, and 37 (not necessarily in the same order).
L likes badminton and Q likes football. M is youngest person. The one who likes volleyball is 6th youngest person. M doesn’t like golf and polo but likes Hockey. The one who likes cricket is age of 24. Neither N nor R is age of 24. N doesn’t like volleyball. O is oldest person. The one who likes polo, his age is not 38. N is 6th oldest person. Q is younger than L. The one whose age is 38th yr , likes golf.N likes which of the following sports?CorrectIncorrect - Question 37 of 200
37. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information and answer the questions.
L, M, N, O, X, Q and R, like different sports Volleyball, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Polo, Golf, and Cricket also they are of different ages 17, 24, 21, 32, 33, 38, and 37 (not necessarily in the same order).
L likes badminton and Q likes football. M is youngest person. The one who likes volleyball is 6th youngest person. M doesn’t like golf and polo but likes Hockey. The one who likes cricket is age of 24. Neither N nor R is age of 24. N doesn’t like volleyball. O is oldest person. The one who likes polo, his age is not 38. N is 6th oldest person. Q is younger than L. The one whose age is 38th yr , likes golf.What is the age of L?CorrectIncorrect - Question 38 of 200
38. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information and answer the questions.
L, M, N, O, X, Q and R, like different sports Volleyball, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Polo, Golf, and Cricket also they are of different ages 17, 24, 21, 32, 33, 38, and 37 (not necessarily in the same order).
L likes badminton and Q likes football. M is youngest person. The one who likes volleyball is 6th youngest person. M doesn’t like golf and polo but likes Hockey. The one who likes cricket is age of 24. Neither N nor R is age of 24. N doesn’t like volleyball. O is oldest person. The one who likes polo, his age is not 38. N is 6th oldest person. Q is younger than L. The one whose age is 38th yr , likes golf.X likes which of the following sports?CorrectIncorrect - Question 39 of 200
39. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information and answer the questions.
L, M, N, O, X, Q and R, like different sports Volleyball, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Polo, Golf, and Cricket also they are of different ages 17, 24, 21, 32, 33, 38, and 37 (not necessarily in the same order).
L likes badminton and Q likes football. M is youngest person. The one who likes volleyball is 6th youngest person. M doesn’t like golf and polo but likes Hockey. The one who likes cricket is age of 24. Neither N nor R is age of 24. N doesn’t like volleyball. O is oldest person. The one who likes polo, his age is not 38. N is 6th oldest person. Q is younger than L. The one whose age is 38th yr , likes golf.What is the age of R?CorrectIncorrect - Question 40 of 200
40. Question
Category: ReasoningStudy the following information and answer the questions.
L, M, N, O, X, Q and R, like different sports Volleyball, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Polo, Golf, and Cricket also they are of different ages 17, 24, 21, 32, 33, 38, and 37 (not necessarily in the same order).
L likes badminton and Q likes football. M is youngest person. The one who likes volleyball is 6th youngest person. M doesn’t like golf and polo but likes Hockey. The one who likes cricket is age of 24. Neither N nor R is age of 24. N doesn’t like volleyball. O is oldest person. The one who likes polo, his age is not 38. N is 6th oldest person. Q is younger than L. The one whose age is 38th yr , likes golf.Four of the following five form a group as per the given arrangement. Which of the following does not belong to that group?CorrectIncorrect - Question 41 of 200
41. Question
Category: QuantIn a coconut grove, the average yield of 42 trees is 30 nuts per year, average yield of another 40 trees is 60 nuts per year and average yield of another 38 trees is 90 nuts per year. Find the average yield?
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42. Question
Category: QuantBy mistake instead of dividing Rs. 117 among P, Q and R in the ratio
it was divided in the ratio of 2 : 3 :4. Who gains the most and by how much from previous?
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43. Question
Category: QuantThe present age of Rakshak is twice the present age of Sonal. Five years hence, Sonal’s age will be twice the present age of Arati. Five years ago, the ratio of the ages of Arati and Kiran was 2 : 3, respectively. Kiran’s present age is 20 years. Find Rakshak’s present age.
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44. Question
Category: QuantVishal invested 3/11 th part of his monthly income in stocks share and that of 1/4 th part in mutual funds. He spent the remaining amount on domestic needs and apparel in the ratio 5 : 3, respectively. The expenditure on domestic needs was Rs. 2100. What is his annual income ?
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45. Question
Category: QuantA sum of money invested at simple interest amounts to Rs. 31,250 in 4 years. If the interest at the end of 16 years is same as the sum invested then interest at the end of 4 years was
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46. Question
Category: QuantNeha scored 1.2 times marks of Sanskrit in Science. In Social Science, she scored 20 marks more than Science. If she secured 85.5% marks in these three subjects out of a total 600 marks (in the given three subjects only), how much did she score in Social Science ?
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47. Question
Category: QuantAshwani has a certain amount of money with him. He can buy either 60 apples or 40 mangoes. He wants to spend only 70% of his money. So he buys 14 mangoes and some apples. Find out the number of apples purchased by Ashwani.
CorrectAmount required to buy either 60 apples or 40 mangoes = 100% available amount
Since 14 is 35% of 40
∴ Amount spent on buying 14 mangoes = 35% of available amount
Remaining money = (70% – 35%) of available money = 35% of available money = 35% of available amount
Number of apples that can be purchased with 35% of available amount = 35% of 60 = 21IncorrectAmount required to buy either 60 apples or 40 mangoes = 100% available amount
Since 14 is 35% of 40
∴ Amount spent on buying 14 mangoes = 35% of available amount
Remaining money = (70% – 35%) of available money = 35% of available money = 35% of available amount
Number of apples that can be purchased with 35% of available amount = 35% of 60 = 21 - Question 48 of 200
48. Question
Category: QuantSanjay completes 40% of a work in 10 days. Sunny is 25% more efficient than Sanjay and Dharam is 100% more efficient than Sunny. In how many days, work will be finished if they do the work together ?
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49. Question
Category: QuantA pipe can fill a tank in 2.4 hours and another pipe can empty the full tank in 1.6 hours. If the tank is completely filled and both the pipes are opened simultaneously then 450 litre of water is removed from the tank in 2.5 hours. What is the capacity of the tank (in litres) ?
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50. Question
Category: QuantTwo trains 120 m and 240 m long take 9 seconds to cross each other when moving in the opposite direction. If faster train crosses the slower train in 24 seconds when moving in the same direction then the speed of the slower train is
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51. Question
Category: QuantIn each of the following questions two equations are given. Solve these equations and give answer:CorrectIncorrect - Question 52 of 200
52. Question
Category: QuantIn each of the following questions two equations are given. Solve these equations and give answer:CorrectIncorrect - Question 53 of 200
53. Question
Category: QuantIn each of the following questions two equations are given. Solve these equations and give answer:CorrectIncorrect - Question 54 of 200
54. Question
Category: QuantIn each of the following questions two equations are given. Solve these equations and give answer:CorrectIncorrect - Question 55 of 200
55. Question
Category: QuantIn each of the following questions two equations are given. Solve these equations and give answer:CorrectIncorrect - Question 56 of 200
56. Question
Category: QuantThe following table shows the total number of students appeared in an entrance exam from six different schools in different years, and the ratio of passed to failed students among them. Answer the given questions based on this table.
What is the difference between total number of failed students from school D in the year 2016 and five seventh of passed students from school B in the year 2015.
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57. Question
Category: QuantThe following table shows the total number of students appeared in an entrance exam from six different schools in different years, and the ratio of passed to failed students among them. Answer the given questions based on this table.
What is the total number of failed students from school A and D together in 2014?
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58. Question
Category: QuantThe following table shows the total number of students appeared in an entrance exam from six different schools in different years, and the ratio of passed to failed students among them. Answer the given questions based on this table.
What is the ratio of the number of passed students from B and C together in 2014 and the number of failed students from D and F together in 2016?
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59. Question
Category: QuantThe following table shows the total number of students appeared in an entrance exam from six different schools in different years, and the ratio of passed to failed students among them. Answer the given questions based on this table.
By what percent (approx) the passed students from school B in 2015 are more or less than the passed students from D in 2014 ?
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60. Question
Category: QuantThe following table shows the total number of students appeared in an entrance exam from six different schools in different years, and the ratio of passed to failed students among them. Answer the given questions based on this table.
Find the average number of students who failed in 2016 from schools C and E together?
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61. Question
Category: QuantEach question below is followed by two statements A and B. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Give answerThe ages of Pradumn and Gunit are in the ratio of 7 : 5. What is the age of Pradumn ?
A. The ages of Pradumn and Nandini are in the ratio of 3 : 1.
B. After 7 years the ratio of Pradumn’s and Aviral’s age will be 4 : 3.CorrectThe answer is not possible with the help of even both the statements. We need more information like sum or average of their ages or ratio of their after some time or before sometimes etc.
IncorrectThe answer is not possible with the help of even both the statements. We need more information like sum or average of their ages or ratio of their after some time or before sometimes etc.
- Question 62 of 200
62. Question
Category: QuantEach question below is followed by two statements A and B. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Give answerWhat is the salary of B, in a group of A, B, C and D whose average salary is Rs. 62,880 ?
A. Total of the salary of A and C is exact multiple of 8.
B. Average of the salary of A, C and D isRs. 61,665.CorrectIncorrect - Question 63 of 200
63. Question
Category: QuantEach question below is followed by two statements A and B. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Give answerWhat is the profit earned by selling a printer for Rs. 3,000 ?
A. The cost price of 6 such printers is equal to selling price of 5 such printers.
B. 20% profit is earned by selling each printer.CorrectIncorrect - Question 64 of 200
64. Question
Category: QuantEach question below is followed by two statements A and B. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Give answerWhat is the ratio of the total number of girls to the total number of boys in the school ?
A. The ratio of the total number of boys to the total number of girls, last year was 4 : 5.
B. There are 3500 students in the school out of which 60% are boys.CorrectIncorrect - Question 65 of 200
65. Question
Category: QuantEach question below is followed by two statements A and B. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Give answerWhat is the rate of interest p.c.p.a. on an amount of Rs. 12,000 deposited in a Bank ?
A. The difference between the simple interest and compound interest is Rs. 172.8.
B. The simple interest for two years is Rs. 2,880CorrectIncorrect - Question 66 of 200
66. Question
Category: QuantHow many words with or without meaning can be formed by using the letters of the word ‘ MIXTURE’ so that vowels are never together ?
CorrectThere are 7 distinct letters in the word MIXTURE. Total number of words which can be
IncorrectThere are 7 distinct letters in the word MIXTURE. Total number of words which can be
- Question 67 of 200
67. Question
Category: QuantArpita, Sandep, Ritika and 4 other are seating around a circular table. Find the probability that the Arpita is seated between Sandip and Ritika ?
CorrectNumber of ways in which 7 persons can be seated around a circular table
Taking Arpita, Sandip and Ritika as one unit we have total 5 persons and number ofIncorrectNumber of ways in which 7 persons can be seated around a circular table
Taking Arpita, Sandip and Ritika as one unit we have total 5 persons and number of - Question 68 of 200
68. Question
Category: QuantIf sides of a rectangle are increased by 40%, the perimeter is increased by
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69. Question
Category: QuantP, Q and R subscribe Rs 60,000 for a business. P subscribes Rs 4000 more than Q and Q subscribes Rs 1000 more than R, out of a total profit of Rs 50,000, R receives
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70. Question
Category: QuantA vessel contains 60 litres of milk. Six litres of milk is taken out and six litres of water is added to the vessel. Again, six litres of milk from the vessel is withdrawn and six litres is added to the vessel. The ratio of milk and water in the resulting mixture in the vessel is
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71. Question
Category: QuantIn a piggy bank, there are 1 rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins. The respective ratio of their numbers is 10 : 8 : 5. In the bank, there is a total sum of Rs 976. How many 25 paise coins are there in the piggy bank?
CorrectSince the ratio of the number of coins is 10 : 8 : 5
Let the number of coins of 1 rupee = 10x; the number of coins of 50 paise = 8x ;the number of coins of 25 paise = 5x
IncorrectSince the ratio of the number of coins is 10 : 8 : 5
Let the number of coins of 1 rupee = 10x; the number of coins of 50 paise = 8x ;the number of coins of 25 paise = 5x
- Question 72 of 200
72. Question
Category: QuantThe ratio between the three angles of a quadrilateral is 3 : 5 : 9. The value of the fourth angle of the quadrilateral is 71. What is the difference between the largest and the smallest angles of the quadrilateral?
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73. Question
Category: QuantIn a zoo there are some pigeons and some rabbits, number of heads are 165 and total number of legs are 420. Find the number of Rabbits in the zoo.
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74. Question
Category: QuantCalculate the difference between the compound interest and simple interest at a principal amount of Rs 3000 at an interest of 6% kept for 2 years
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75. Question
Category: QuantA contractor undertook to construct a building in 120 days with 24 workers. However, after 56 days he observed that only 20% of the work is complete. How many more workers need to be employed to complete the work in time?
CorrectLet the number of additional workers = M
Thus (24 + M) men will work for remaining 64 days to complete remaining 80% of the work left.
IncorrectLet the number of additional workers = M
Thus (24 + M) men will work for remaining 64 days to complete remaining 80% of the work left.
- Question 76 of 200
76. Question
Category: QuantStudy the graphs carefully to answer the questions that follow.
Distribution of children in 6 different schools and the percentage of boys in them in year 2016
What is the total number of girls in schools CHS and DAV together.
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77. Question
Category: QuantStudy the graphs carefully to answer the questions that follow.
Distribution of children in 6 different schools and the percentage of boys in them in year 2016
What is the difference in number of boys in School KVS and that of girls in school ST. PAUL ?
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78. Question
Category: QuantStudy the graphs carefully to answer the questions that follow.
Distribution of children in 6 different schools and the percentage of boys in them in year 2016
The total number of students in school DPS is what per cent of the total number of boys in school CHS?
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79. Question
Category: QuantStudy the graphs carefully to answer the questions that follow.
Distribution of children in 6 different schools and the percentage of boys in them in year 2016
What is the average number of boys in schools KVS and DPS together in year 2017 if there is an increase of
in total strength in 2017 and percentage distribution remain constant?
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80. Question
Category: QuantStudy the graphs carefully to answer the questions that follow.
Distribution of children in 6 different schools and the percentage of boys in them in year 2016
What is the respective ratio of the number of girls in school ST. PAUL to the number of boys in school DAV?
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81. Question
Category: Computer_______ are specially designed computer chips that reside other devices. Such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
CorrectAn embedded system is a computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts.
IncorrectAn embedded system is a computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts.
- Question 82 of 200
82. Question
Category: ComputerPrimary Memory stores:
CorrectAll of these can be stored by primary memory.
IncorrectAll of these can be stored by primary memory.
- Question 83 of 200
83. Question
Category: ComputerNon-physical components of the computer are referred to as _______.
CorrectSoftware components are not physical or tangible components.
IncorrectSoftware components are not physical or tangible components.
- Question 84 of 200
84. Question
Category: ComputerWhat was the first fully electronic general purpose computer in the world?
CorrectENIAC was the first electronic general purpose computer in the world.
IncorrectENIAC was the first electronic general purpose computer in the world.
- Question 85 of 200
85. Question
Category: ComputerWhich of the following is/are file extension(s) in DOS?
CorrectAll of these are file extension(s) in DOS.
IncorrectAll of these are file extension(s) in DOS.
- Question 86 of 200
86. Question
Category: ComputerA ______ is an icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program of file.
CorrectA shortcut is an icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program of file.
IncorrectA shortcut is an icon on the desktop that provides a user with immediate access to a program of file.
- Question 87 of 200
87. Question
Category: ComputerA graphical input device that can generate digital signals that represent the movement of a pen is known as
CorrectA light pen is a computer input device in the form of a light-sensitive band used in conjunction with a computer’s CRT display. It allows the user to point to displayed objects or draw on the screen in a similar way to a touchscreen but with greater positional accuracy.
IncorrectA light pen is a computer input device in the form of a light-sensitive band used in conjunction with a computer’s CRT display. It allows the user to point to displayed objects or draw on the screen in a similar way to a touchscreen but with greater positional accuracy.
- Question 88 of 200
88. Question
Category: ComputerAn input device that reads printed text employing optical character pattern matching, is known as _________
CorrectA scanner is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display.
IncorrectA scanner is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display.
- Question 89 of 200
89. Question
Category: ComputerHow many types of semiconductor memory does a computer have?
CorrectThere are two main kinds of semiconductor memory, volatile and non-volatile. Examples of non-volatile memory are flash memory (used as secondary memory) and ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM memory (used for storing firmware such as BIOS). Examples of volatile memory are primary storage, which is typically dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), and fast CPU cache memory, which is typically static random-access memory (SRAM) that is fast but energy-consuming, offering lower memory areal density than DRAM.
IncorrectThere are two main kinds of semiconductor memory, volatile and non-volatile. Examples of non-volatile memory are flash memory (used as secondary memory) and ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM memory (used for storing firmware such as BIOS). Examples of volatile memory are primary storage, which is typically dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), and fast CPU cache memory, which is typically static random-access memory (SRAM) that is fast but energy-consuming, offering lower memory areal density than DRAM.
- Question 90 of 200
90. Question
Category: ComputerWhich among the following is a component of ROM?
CorrectMagnetic cores are component of a ROM.
IncorrectMagnetic cores are component of a ROM.
- Question 91 of 200
91. Question
Category: ComputerWhat is an Offline device?
CorrectThe terms “online” and “offline” have specific meanings in regard to computer technology in which “online” indicates a state of connectivity, while “offline” indicates a disconnected state.
IncorrectThe terms “online” and “offline” have specific meanings in regard to computer technology in which “online” indicates a state of connectivity, while “offline” indicates a disconnected state.
- Question 92 of 200
92. Question
Category: ComputerWhich of the following is correct acronym of VGA?
CorrectVideo Graphics Array (VGA) refers specifically to the display hardware first introduced with the IBM PS/2 line of computers, but through its widespread adoption has also come to mean either an analog computer display standard, the 15-pin D-subminiature VGA connector or the 640×480 resolution itself.
IncorrectVideo Graphics Array (VGA) refers specifically to the display hardware first introduced with the IBM PS/2 line of computers, but through its widespread adoption has also come to mean either an analog computer display standard, the 15-pin D-subminiature VGA connector or the 640×480 resolution itself.
- Question 93 of 200
93. Question
Category: ComputerHow can you access the font size tool on font dialog box in MS Word?
CorrectCtrl + Shift + P is the shortcut key to access the font size tool on font dialog box.
IncorrectCtrl + Shift + P is the shortcut key to access the font size tool on font dialog box.
- Question 94 of 200
94. Question
Category: ComputerWhich of the following terms is related to Internet connectivity?
CorrectIP, TCP and Gopher all are protocols governing the internet. IP-Internet Protocol, TCP- Transmission Control Protocol
IncorrectIP, TCP and Gopher all are protocols governing the internet. IP-Internet Protocol, TCP- Transmission Control Protocol
- Question 95 of 200
95. Question
Category: ComputerWhat is Visual FOXPRO?
CorrectVisual FoxPro is a data-centric, object-oriented, procedural, programming language produced by Microsoft. It is derived from FoxPro (originally known as FoxBASE) which was developed by Fox Software beginning in 1984.
IncorrectVisual FoxPro is a data-centric, object-oriented, procedural, programming language produced by Microsoft. It is derived from FoxPro (originally known as FoxBASE) which was developed by Fox Software beginning in 1984.
- Question 96 of 200
96. Question
Category: ComputerDigital computers use a ________ system to encode data and programs.
CorrectDigital Computers use Binary System.
IncorrectDigital Computers use Binary System.
- Question 97 of 200
97. Question
Category: ComputerA main characteristic of computer system is ______, that can perform different types of tasks at the same time.
CorrectVersatility is the characteristic of a computer that attributes to its multitasking and multiprogramming capabilities.
IncorrectVersatility is the characteristic of a computer that attributes to its multitasking and multiprogramming capabilities.
- Question 98 of 200
98. Question
Category: ComputerSomething which has easily-understood instructions is said to be:
CorrectUser friendly instructions are easy to understand by the user.
IncorrectUser friendly instructions are easy to understand by the user.
- Question 99 of 200
99. Question
Category: ComputerInformation that comes from external source and fed into computer software is called _______.
CorrectInput is fed into computers.
IncorrectInput is fed into computers.
- Question 100 of 200
100. Question
Category: ComputerThe control unit initiates a series of sequential steps of __________.
CorrectThe control unit initiates a series of sequential steps of micro operations.
IncorrectThe control unit initiates a series of sequential steps of micro operations.
- Question 101 of 200
101. Question
Category: ComputerWhich of the following are computers that can be carried around easily?
CorrectExplanation: Laptops are portable and easy to carry around.
IncorrectExplanation: Laptops are portable and easy to carry around.
- Question 102 of 200
102. Question
Category: ComputerWhich among the following is a Super computer series developed by Indian scientists?
CorrectExplanation: PARAM is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, India. The latest machine in the series is the PARAM Kanchenjunga.
IncorrectExplanation: PARAM is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, India. The latest machine in the series is the PARAM Kanchenjunga.
- Question 103 of 200
103. Question
Category: ComputerWhat is the keyboard shortcut to centralize the selected text in Word?
CorrectExplanation: Ctrl+E is the short cut key to centralize selected text in MS Word.
IncorrectExplanation: Ctrl+E is the short cut key to centralize selected text in MS Word.
- Question 104 of 200
104. Question
Category: ComputerMobile Commerce is best described as
CorrectExplanation: M-commerce (mobile commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services through wireless handheld devices such as cellular telephone and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Known as next-generation e-commerce, m-commerce enables users to access the Internet without needing to find a place to plug in.
IncorrectExplanation: M-commerce (mobile commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services through wireless handheld devices such as cellular telephone and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Known as next-generation e-commerce, m-commerce enables users to access the Internet without needing to find a place to plug in.
- Question 105 of 200
105. Question
Category: ComputerARP (address resolution protocol) is________.
CorrectExplanation: Address Resolution Protocol – The TCP/IP protocol used to dynamically bind high level IP address to a low level physical hardware address. ARP is used across a single physical network and is limited to networks that support hardware broadcast
IncorrectExplanation: Address Resolution Protocol – The TCP/IP protocol used to dynamically bind high level IP address to a low level physical hardware address. ARP is used across a single physical network and is limited to networks that support hardware broadcast
- Question 106 of 200
106. Question
Category: ComputerAny hardware component that allows you to enter data or instructions into a computer is called a(n) _________.
CorrectExplanation: Input Device is that hardware component through which we enter data or provide input to computers.
IncorrectExplanation: Input Device is that hardware component through which we enter data or provide input to computers.
- Question 107 of 200
107. Question
Category: ComputerWhich among the following is one reason for problems of data integrity?
CorrectExplanation: Data integrity refers to the overall completeness, accuracy and consistency of data. And Data redundancy hampers data integrity.
IncorrectExplanation: Data integrity refers to the overall completeness, accuracy and consistency of data. And Data redundancy hampers data integrity.
- Question 108 of 200
108. Question
Category: ComputerDeleted data remains on a disk until _________.
CorrectExplanation: Deleted data remains on a disk until the recycle bin is emptied
IncorrectExplanation: Deleted data remains on a disk until the recycle bin is emptied
- Question 109 of 200
109. Question
Category: ComputerWhich type of system can learn and adjust to new circumstances by themselves?
CorrectExplanation: Neural Network is a computer system modeled on the human brain and nervous system.
IncorrectExplanation: Neural Network is a computer system modeled on the human brain and nervous system.
- Question 110 of 200
110. Question
Category: ComputerWhich of the following is NOT associated with Computers?
CorrectExplanation: Except Pencil all are associated with Computers. Hence Pencil is correct answer.
IncorrectExplanation: Except Pencil all are associated with Computers. Hence Pencil is correct answer.
- Question 111 of 200
111. Question
Category: ComputerAn error in a computer program is called a _________.
CorrectExplanation: A software bug is an error, flaw, failure or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result, or to behave in unintended ways.
IncorrectExplanation: A software bug is an error, flaw, failure or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result, or to behave in unintended ways.
- Question 112 of 200
112. Question
Category: ComputerWhich of the following is not a binary number?
CorrectExplanation: A binary number consist of combinations of only ‘0’ and ‘1’.
IncorrectExplanation: A binary number consist of combinations of only ‘0’ and ‘1’.
- Question 113 of 200
113. Question
Category: ComputerDifferent components on the motherboard of a PC unit are linked together by sets of parallel electrical conducting lines. What are these lines called?
CorrectExplanation: In computer architecture, a bus is a communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer, or between computers. Early computer buses were parallel electrical wires with multiple connections, but the term is now used for any physical arrangement that provides the same logical function as a parallel electrical bus. Modern computer buses can use both parallel and bit serial connections.
IncorrectExplanation: In computer architecture, a bus is a communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer, or between computers. Early computer buses were parallel electrical wires with multiple connections, but the term is now used for any physical arrangement that provides the same logical function as a parallel electrical bus. Modern computer buses can use both parallel and bit serial connections.
- Question 114 of 200
114. Question
Category: ComputerWhich among the following statement is true about motherboard?
CorrectExplanation: All of the above statements are true about Motherboard
IncorrectExplanation: All of the above statements are true about Motherboard
- Question 115 of 200
115. Question
Category: ComputerWhen the pointer is positioned which of the following, it is shaped like a hand?
CorrectExplanation: A pointer changes its shape to a hand when it is placed on a hyperlink.
IncorrectExplanation: A pointer changes its shape to a hand when it is placed on a hyperlink.
- Question 116 of 200
116. Question
Category: ComputerWhich of the following is the correct option that allows users to bring together copies of workbooks that other users have worked on independently in MS Excel?
CorrectExplanation: Merging allows users to bring together copies of workbooks in Excel
IncorrectExplanation: Merging allows users to bring together copies of workbooks in Excel
- Question 117 of 200
117. Question
Category: ComputerEBCDIC stands for?
CorrectExplanation: EBCDIC stands for Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. It is a binary code for alphabetic and numeric characters that IBM developed for its larger operating systems.
IncorrectExplanation: EBCDIC stands for Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. It is a binary code for alphabetic and numeric characters that IBM developed for its larger operating systems.
- Question 118 of 200
118. Question
Category: ComputerIf your computer keeps rebooting itself, then it is likely that _______.
CorrectExplanation: Some computer viruses, such as the blaster virus, are designed to reboot your computer without warning.
IncorrectExplanation: Some computer viruses, such as the blaster virus, are designed to reboot your computer without warning.
- Question 119 of 200
119. Question
Category: ComputerIn PROM, P stands for?
CorrectExplanation: PROM is an acronym for Programmable Read Only Memory.
IncorrectExplanation: PROM is an acronym for Programmable Read Only Memory.
- Question 120 of 200
120. Question
Category: Computer__________ ports connect special types of music instruments to sound cards.
CorrectExplanation: MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a technical standard that describes a protocol, digital interface and connectors and allows a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related devices to connect and communicate with one another.
IncorrectExplanation: MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a technical standard that describes a protocol, digital interface and connectors and allows a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related devices to connect and communicate with one another.
- Question 121 of 200
121. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.How is it correct to say that the land grabbed by the government, companies or individuals are affecting many millions of lives?
(I) The lands are losing their actual value and making a loss to several people as those lands are grabbed at ridiculously low prices by the Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies. (II) The infrastructure projects, mining or manufacturing zones of the government or companies made on the land acquired by them are plundering the resources due to the absence of effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions. (III) The lands acquired by the government, companies or individuals at considerably low prices in the name of national projects or manufacturing zones are uprooting people who are already living in insecure conditions.CorrectReferring to the second paragraph of the passage we infer that sentences (II) and (III) are correct. The people (peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalized sections) are uprooted from the lands being grabbed by the government or companies whereas the loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights.
Hence option (d) is the correct choice.IncorrectReferring to the second paragraph of the passage we infer that sentences (II) and (III) are correct. The people (peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalized sections) are uprooted from the lands being grabbed by the government or companies whereas the loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights.
Hence option (d) is the correct choice. - Question 122 of 200
122. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.Which of the following sentences is not forming a part of the passage?
CorrectRefer the fourth paragraph of the passage; it can be concluded that sentence (d) is not forming a part of the passage. In the paragraph, it has been mentioned that the Parliament has presented the watered-down version of The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 which meant to protect the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Hence sentence (d) is the correct choice.
IncorrectRefer the fourth paragraph of the passage; it can be concluded that sentence (d) is not forming a part of the passage. In the paragraph, it has been mentioned that the Parliament has presented the watered-down version of The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 which meant to protect the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Hence sentence (d) is the correct choice.
- Question 123 of 200
123. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.Why has the author mentioned that the NDA government has worsened the situation regarding LARR?
CorrectRefer to the fifth paragraph of the passage where it has been mentioned that NDA government, unlike colonial era has facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation, we can conclude that only sentence (b) is correct.
IncorrectRefer to the fifth paragraph of the passage where it has been mentioned that NDA government, unlike colonial era has facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation, we can conclude that only sentence (b) is correct.
- Question 124 of 200
124. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.Which of the following is an appropriate title of the passage?
CorrectThe title “Against the violence of development” is an appropriate title of the passage as the passage revolves around the theme of protests against grabbing of the land from peasants in the name of development projects like special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors etc. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
IncorrectThe title “Against the violence of development” is an appropriate title of the passage as the passage revolves around the theme of protests against grabbing of the land from peasants in the name of development projects like special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors etc. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
- Question 125 of 200
125. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.The Land Acquisition Act is no more stringent to the peasants. How is this statement justified?
(I) It is not necessary to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land by the Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies for Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects.
(II) The government has made provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.
(III) The government has provided the appropriate resources to the farmers to ameliorate their precarious conditions.CorrectRefer to the last paragraph of the passage “Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.” “………..removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether”.
Hence sentences (I) and (II) are correct.IncorrectRefer to the last paragraph of the passage “Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.” “………..removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether”.
Hence sentences (I) and (II) are correct. - Question 126 of 200
126. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.Choose the word/group of words which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
AggrandiseCorrectAggrandisemeans increase the power, status, or wealth of. Hence it has the opposite meaning to curtail.
Excavate means reveal or extract.
Exult means show or feel triumphant elation or jubilation.
Ferocity means brutality.
Execrate means to feel or express great loathing for.IncorrectAggrandisemeans increase the power, status, or wealth of. Hence it has the opposite meaning to curtail.
Excavate means reveal or extract.
Exult means show or feel triumphant elation or jubilation.
Ferocity means brutality.
Execrate means to feel or express great loathing for. - Question 127 of 200
127. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.Choose the word/group of words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
HithertoCorrectHithertomeans until now or until the point in time under discussion. Hence it has the same meaning asconcomitant.
Quandary means a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
Insolence means rude and disrespectful behaviour.
Extol means praise.IncorrectHithertomeans until now or until the point in time under discussion. Hence it has the same meaning asconcomitant.
Quandary means a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
Insolence means rude and disrespectful behaviour.
Extol means praise. - Question 128 of 200
128. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
A land grab of unparalleled proportions is on across India. The Central and State governments, Indian and foreign companies and even individuals are either buying land or acquiring large tracts of land on long-term leases at ridiculously low prices. They are nothing but vehicles for unbridled capital accumulation, being undertaken in the name of grandiose projects such as special economic zones (SEZs), national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), industrial corridors, economic corridors, “smart cities” and other taxonomically innovative names. What really marks out the ongoing aggrandisementis the aggressive and brazen intervention of the state on behalf of powerful corporate interests.
These logistics corridors, NIMZs, SEZs and “smart cities” that criss-cross the country are literally cutting into the lives of millions of people, much like how national boundaries were once drawn over paper maps in the colonial era with scant respect for the people who lived in the frontier regions. But unlike in the colonial era, these projects are creating turmoil, uprooting people across vast tracts of land. Massive infrastructure projects, industrial corridors, mining, captive ports, and irrigation and real estate projects involve en masse eviction of the peasantry, tribal people, forest dwellers, the fishing community and marginalised sections already living in precarious conditions. The loot of resources is being facilitated by the abrogation of hard-won land rights, and all principles of justice are being thrown to the winds as even basic relocation with effective rehabilitation and resettlement provisions is glaringly absent. This blustering violence of capital is not going unchallenged. We are witnessing the unfolding of a struggle at all such spots of acquisition through the building of cross-class alliances and a hithertounseen kind of unity of the affected people.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
Massive protests against land acquisition under the antiquated colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in different parts of India for over a decade were often met with brutal repression and even led to the loss of lives. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was forced to enact The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, known as LARR 2013, after wide consultations with different stakeholders and debates in Parliament. LARR 2013 had many problems that were pointed out by the groups such as the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the National Alliance of People’s Movements and the Left parties, and amendments were moved in Parliament to strengthen it and ensure that it protected the interests of the peasantry and those dependent on land. Although the final Act was a watered-down version, following a compromise struck between the UPA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), it nevertheless was an improvement over the colonial Act as it enshrined the principle of prior informed consent and incorporated the concept of social impact assessment, apart from providing for safeguards on account of the country’s food security interests.
After coming to power, the NDA government reversed its earlier stance on LARR 2013 and sought to enforce amendments through the ordinance route in December 2014. This facilitated the smooth takeover of land for corporate profiteering and real estate speculation. This, in effect, takes us back to a situation worse than the colonial era as even the British rulers did not include a provision in the Act that allowed for land to be acquired for private companies without seeking consent. Under the colonial Act, land could be acquired forcibly under the “eminent domain” doctrine without seeking the consent of the peasantry but only for government projects. The BJP government appears to have taken inspiration from the Nazi era in Germany, when a law was enacted that had provisions for the free expropriation of land for the purposes of establishing so-called public utilities.
In effect, it reinstated the most draconian provisions of the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and removed the necessity to seek the consent of farmers and others dependent on land while also doing away with social impact assessment altogether. The government also expanded the definition of industrial corridors to include land up to one kilometer on either side of designated roads or railway lines serving these corridors. Organisations such as the AIKS had called for provisions to ensure acquisition of land to the extent required and legal safeguards for landowners.Choose the word/group of words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
EnshrinedCorrectEnshrined means preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected. Hence it has the same meaning asrevere.
Conceit means excessive pride in oneself.
Lament means a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
Impend means be about to happen.IncorrectEnshrined means preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected. Hence it has the same meaning asrevere.
Conceit means excessive pride in oneself.
Lament means a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
Impend means be about to happen. - Question 129 of 200
129. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.According to the passage, which of the following does not stem form popular wisdom on language?
CorrectRefer to the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, “For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module.” This is the opinion of “some cognitive scientists”, not the popular wisdom. Thus we infer that option (e) is correct.
IncorrectRefer to the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, “For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module.” This is the opinion of “some cognitive scientists”, not the popular wisdom. Thus we infer that option (e) is correct.
- Question 130 of 200
130. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.Which of the following can be used to replace the “Spiders know how to spin webs” analogy as used by the author?
CorrectRefer to the fifth sentence of the first paragraph, we infer that sentence (b) is correct. It implies learning instinctively or naturally.
IncorrectRefer to the fifth sentence of the first paragraph, we infer that sentence (b) is correct. It implies learning instinctively or naturally.
- Question 131 of 200
131. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.According to the passage, which of the following is unique to human beings?
CorrectRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.According to the passage, which of the following is unique to human beings?
IncorrectRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.According to the passage, which of the following is unique to human beings?
- Question 132 of 200
132. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.According to the passage, complexity of language cannot be taught by parents or at school to children because
CorrectRefer to the third sentence of the first paragraph, “Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously,………..”, hence sentence (a) is correct.
IncorrectRefer to the third sentence of the first paragraph, “Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously,………..”, hence sentence (a) is correct.
- Question 133 of 200
133. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
Correct“Language is the instinctive ability of human beings.” is the main theme of the passage.
Incorrect“Language is the instinctive ability of human beings.” is the main theme of the passage.
- Question 134 of 200
134. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.Choose the word/group of words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
SequesterCorrectSequester means isolate or hide away. Hence it has the same meaning asseclude.
Dexterity means skill in performing tasks.
Penchant means a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
Predilectionmeans fondness.IncorrectSequester means isolate or hide away. Hence it has the same meaning asseclude.
Dexterity means skill in performing tasks.
Penchant means a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
Predilectionmeans fondness. - Question 135 of 200
135. Question
Category: EnglishRead the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Language is not a cultural artifact that we learn the way we learn to tell time or how the federal government works. Instead, it is a distinct piece of the biological makeup of our brains. Language is a complex, specialized skill, which develops in the child spontaneously, without conscious effort or formal instruction, is deployed without awareness of its underlying logic, is qualitatively the same in every individual, and is distinct from more general abilities to process information or behave intelligently. For these reasons some cognitive scientists have described language as a psychological faculty, a mental organ, a neural system, and a computational module. But I prefer the admittedly quaint term “instinct”. It conveys the idea that people know how to talk in more or less the sense that spiders know how to spin webs. Web-spinning was not invented by some unsung spider genius and does not depend on having had the right education or on having an aptitude for architecture or the construction trades. Rather, spiders spin spider webs because they have spider brains, which give them the urge to spin and the competence to succeed. Although there are differences between webs and words, I will encourage you to see language in this way, for it helps to make sense of the phenomena we will explore.
Thinking of language as an instinct inverts the popular wisdom, especially as it has been passed down in the canon of the humanities and social sciences. Language is no more a cultural invention than is upright posture. It is not a manifestation of a general capacity to use symbols: a three-year-old, we shall see, is a grammatical genius, but is quite incompetent at the visual arts, religious iconography, traffic signs, and the other staples of the semiotics curriculum. Though language is a magnificent ability unique to Homo sapiens among living species, it does not call forsequestering the study of humans from the domain of biology, for a magnificent ability unique to a particular living species is far from unique in the animal kingdom. Some kinds of bats home in on flying insects using Doppler sonar. Some kinds of migratory birds navigate thousands of miles by calibrating the positions of the constellations against the time of day and year. In nature’s talent show, we are simply a species of primate with our own act, a knack for communicating information about who did what to whom by modulating the sounds we make when we exhale.
Once you begin to look at language not as the ineffable essence of human uniqueness but as a biological adaptation to communicate information, it is no longer as tempting to see language as an insidious shaper of thought, and, we shall see, it is not. Moreover, seeing language as one of nature’s engineering marvels –an organ with “that perfection of structure and co-adaptation which justly excites our admiration,” in Darwin’s words – gives us a new respect for your ordinary Joe and the much-maligned English language (or any language). The complexity of language, from the scientist’s point of view, is part of our biological birthright; it is not something that parents teach their children or something that must be elaborated in school – as Oscar Wilde said, “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember form time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.” A preschooler’s tacit knowledge of grammar is more sophisticated than the thickest style manual or the most state-of-the-art computer fracturing professional athlete and the, you know, like,inarticulate teenage skateboarder. Finally, since language is the product of a well-engineered biological instinct, we shall see that it is not the nutty barrel of monkeys that entertainer-columnists make it out to be.Choose the word/group of words which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
InarticulateCorrectInarticulatemeans unable to express one’s ideas or feelings clearly or easily. Hence it has an opposite meaning to eloquent.
Apportion means assign.
Promulgatemeans promote or make widely known.
Enounce means pronounce.
Persuasive means convincing or effective.IncorrectInarticulatemeans unable to express one’s ideas or feelings clearly or easily. Hence it has an opposite meaning to eloquent.
Apportion means assign.
Promulgatemeans promote or make widely known.
Enounce means pronounce.
Persuasive means convincing or effective. - Question 136 of 200
136. Question
Category: EnglishIn each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.If he will discharge his duties sincerely, he will not come to any harm.Correctdischarges’ is the correct use as if the sentence starts from ‘if, unless, until, when, before’ and is in future tense, then simple present tense is used in the starting clause of the sentence.
Ex. If he works hard, he will succeed.Incorrectdischarges’ is the correct use as if the sentence starts from ‘if, unless, until, when, before’ and is in future tense, then simple present tense is used in the starting clause of the sentence.
Ex. If he works hard, he will succeed. - Question 137 of 200
137. Question
Category: EnglishIn each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.My father told me that he would not talk to me if I do not attend to what he said.Correct‘did not attend’ is the correct use as if the reporting verb of the sentence is in past tense, then the reported speech is also used in past tense.
Ex. He told me that I was at fault.Incorrect‘did not attend’ is the correct use as if the reporting verb of the sentence is in past tense, then the reported speech is also used in past tense.
Ex. He told me that I was at fault. - Question 138 of 200
138. Question
Category: EnglishIn each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.He could neither clearly identify the man who attacked him nor he could name the weapon with which he was attacked.Correct‘Neither he could’ is the correct phrase to be used in the sentence as the use of ‘nor’ in the sentence is before the subject ‘he’.
Incorrect‘Neither he could’ is the correct phrase to be used in the sentence as the use of ‘nor’ in the sentence is before the subject ‘he’.
- Question 139 of 200
139. Question
Category: EnglishIn each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.He has been at the job ever since he began it this morning but whether he will finish it today is nobody’s guess.CorrectNo improvement is required here.
IncorrectNo improvement is required here.
- Question 140 of 200
140. Question
Category: EnglishIn each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.They forced the person to empty his pockets and asked him that why he had not obtained the entry pass.Correct‘why he had not’ is the correct phrase to be used in the sentence as if reported speech in indirect narration starts with wh- question (who, when, why, what etc.) then no conjunction is used before interrogative word.
Ex. He asked me why she was late.Incorrect‘why he had not’ is the correct phrase to be used in the sentence as if reported speech in indirect narration starts with wh- question (who, when, why, what etc.) then no conjunction is used before interrogative word.
Ex. He asked me why she was late. - Question 141 of 200
141. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)The captain (A) / was angry (B) / when he found (C) / you are not there. (D) / No Error. (E)Correct‘were’ will be used in place of ‘are’ as the sentence is in past tense.
Incorrect‘were’ will be used in place of ‘are’ as the sentence is in past tense.
- Question 142 of 200
142. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)The master (A) / did not know (B) / who of the servants (C) / broke the jug. (D) / No Error. (E)CorrectUse ‘which’ in place of ‘who’ because ‘who’ is used to find the subject for a person in the interrogative sentence while ‘which’ is used to find the choice between any person/thing in interrogative sentence.
Ex. (i) Who is weeping?
(ii) Which of them has taken your pen?IncorrectUse ‘which’ in place of ‘who’ because ‘who’ is used to find the subject for a person in the interrogative sentence while ‘which’ is used to find the choice between any person/thing in interrogative sentence.
Ex. (i) Who is weeping?
(ii) Which of them has taken your pen? - Question 143 of 200
143. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)Radha came (A) / to the meeting (B) / much later (C) / than I expect. (D) / No Error. (E)Correct‘had expected’ will be used in place of ‘expect’ as past perfect tense is used to express the incident of past of past (expect).
Incorrect‘had expected’ will be used in place of ‘expect’ as past perfect tense is used to express the incident of past of past (expect).
- Question 144 of 200
144. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)Deepa and I (A) / are good friends (B) / and we often meet (C) / each other. (D) / No Error. (E)CorrectThe sentence is grammatically correct.
IncorrectThe sentence is grammatically correct.
- Question 145 of 200
145. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)One of them (A) / forgot to take (B) / their bag (C) / from the school. (D) / No Error. (E)Correct‘his’ will be used in place of ‘their’ as the subject of the sentence is ‘one’.
Ex. One of the boys has done his work.Incorrect‘his’ will be used in place of ‘their’ as the subject of the sentence is ‘one’.
Ex. One of the boys has done his work. - Question 146 of 200
146. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)My grandfather (A) / was appreciated (B) / by his friends (C) / for his honestness. (D) / No Error. (E)CorrectUse ‘honesty’ in place of ‘honestness’ as ‘honest’ is an adjective which is used as ‘honesty’ in the form of noun.
IncorrectUse ‘honesty’ in place of ‘honestness’ as ‘honest’ is an adjective which is used as ‘honesty’ in the form of noun.
- Question 147 of 200
147. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)He was loyal (A) / and did (B) / good service (C) / in the war. (D) / No Error. (E)CorrectThe sentence is grammatically correct.
IncorrectThe sentence is grammatically correct.
- Question 148 of 200
148. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)Our new playground (A) / is big (B) / and cleaner (C) / than theirs. (D) / No Error. (E)Correct‘bigger’or ‘as big as’ is the correct word as it is used when there is the comparative degree used in the sentence.
Incorrect‘bigger’or ‘as big as’ is the correct word as it is used when there is the comparative degree used in the sentence.
- Question 149 of 200
149. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)You should (A) / never carry tales (B) / or spoke (C) / ill of others. (D) / No Error. (E)Correct‘speak’ will be used instead of ‘spoke’ because V1 is used after ‘should’.
Ex. You should not beat or betray her.Incorrect‘speak’ will be used instead of ‘spoke’ because V1 is used after ‘should’.
Ex. You should not beat or betray her. - Question 150 of 200
150. Question
Category: EnglishRead each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)She complain (A) / that her watch (B) / does not show (C) / right time (D) / No Error. (E)Correct‘complains’ is the correct word here instead of ‘complain’ because the subject of the sentence is in singular number.
Incorrect‘complains’ is the correct word here instead of ‘complain’ because the subject of the sentence is in singular number.
- Question 151 of 200
151. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectHere, we need a preposition and despite which means “in spite of” fits the sentence most appropriately. We need a word which can show a contrasting relation and therefore despite fits the bill.
IncorrectHere, we need a preposition and despite which means “in spite of” fits the sentence most appropriately. We need a word which can show a contrasting relation and therefore despite fits the bill.
- Question 152 of 200
152. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.Correct‘ Couch’ here means to express (something) in the language of a specified style. It is the correct choice as here the laudable goals are being deciphered therefore couches which means to express (explain the laudable goals) is the correct choice.
Incorrect‘ Couch’ here means to express (something) in the language of a specified style. It is the correct choice as here the laudable goals are being deciphered therefore couches which means to express (explain the laudable goals) is the correct choice.
- Question 153 of 200
153. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.Correct‘Oxymoron’ is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction, therefore ‘planting forests’ is an ‘oxymoron’. Therefore no correction is required.
Incorrect‘Oxymoron’ is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction, therefore ‘planting forests’ is an ‘oxymoron’. Therefore no correction is required.
- Question 154 of 200
154. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectRestoration means the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. Here it is used to imply that the ecosystem is being returned to its original natural state.
IncorrectRestoration means the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. Here it is used to imply that the ecosystem is being returned to its original natural state.
- Question 155 of 200
155. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectAdversely means in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully. The ecosystem is very greatly affected by the deforestation and therefore a word which signifies “intense” is required. Adversely is, therefore, the correct choice.
IncorrectAdversely means in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully. The ecosystem is very greatly affected by the deforestation and therefore a word which signifies “intense” is required. Adversely is, therefore, the correct choice.
- Question 156 of 200
156. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectPrior is the correct choice as it means existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
IncorrectPrior is the correct choice as it means existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
- Question 157 of 200
157. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectPerhaps is the correct choice as it is used to express uncertainty or possibility and therefore in the context of the passage it is the right choice.
IncorrectPerhaps is the correct choice as it is used to express uncertainty or possibility and therefore in the context of the passage it is the right choice.
- Question 158 of 200
158. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectEncouraging in the context of the passage means to stimulate the development of (an activity, state, or belief).
IncorrectEncouraging in the context of the passage means to stimulate the development of (an activity, state, or belief).
- Question 159 of 200
159. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectThe ecosystems were extirpated and not migrated or moved as extirpated means eradicated or destroyed completely. Ecosystems were destroyed due to colonization and were then not relocated but only reduced.
IncorrectThe ecosystems were extirpated and not migrated or moved as extirpated means eradicated or destroyed completely. Ecosystems were destroyed due to colonization and were then not relocated but only reduced.
- Question 160 of 200
160. Question
Category: EnglishIn the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the correct choice.It is interesting that there is no official definition for the term ‘forest’ yet, still (191) ministries and government departments being named after it. In order to pursue (192) the laudable goals of the 1988 National Forest Policy, in valid terms, we would first need to define the term ‘forest’. This is not a difficult task, since a forest is a self-sown and self-regenerating community of plants that supports a community of creatures dependent on those plants, and on each other, for food and shelter.
The ‘self-sown’ bit is important in the Indian context, since vast amounts of public money have been spent on ‘planting forests’, which is a/an oxymoron (193). Naturally there are no results to show for these ‘planted forests’, and Haryana has recently shown the way by practically stopping ‘forest plantation’ in favour of protecting and permitting existing vegetation to grow.
Having defined a forest, we can now state the primary aim of the 1988 National Forest Policy in the following valid terms: “Maintenance of a healthy natural environment through preservation and, where necessary, framework (194) of the original natural ecosystems that have been passively(195) affected by over-exploitation of the forests and other natural resources of the country.”
It may be noted that the term ‘original natural ecosystems’ refers to the state of affairs formerly (196)to their exploitation by humans. The second point of the policy states: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.” Perhaps(197) this should include grasslands, wetlands, and other ecosystems, and could therefore be stated as follows: “Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving natural forest and other ecosystems with their vast variety of flora and fauna, andencouraging(198) such ecosystems to expand into areas they had formerly colonised, but from where they have been moved(199).” This would suggest that degraded lands be protected so that original ecosystems can re-establish themselves on those lands. When land has been thoroughly degraded, the usual heritage (200) is grasses, shrubs, bushes and, finally, trees. By planting trees directly in such areas, we try to jump the gun, but the build-up of top soil and soil microorganisms that proceeds from a succession is missing, hence the large-scale failure of such plantations.CorrectSuccession in the ecological point of view means the process by which a plant or animal community successively gives way to another until a stable climax is reached hence in the context of the passage this word assigns correct meaning to what it intends to the sentence.
IncorrectSuccession in the ecological point of view means the process by which a plant or animal community successively gives way to another until a stable climax is reached hence in the context of the passage this word assigns correct meaning to what it intends to the sentence.
- Question 161 of 200
161. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsIndian para-athlete Deepa Malik won a gold medal at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai. She is related with which of the following sports?
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162. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsWhich governor was recently given the additional charge of Governor of Odisha?
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163. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsWhich finance company has tied up with Global IME Bank to expand its money remittance services between Indo Nepal Corridor?
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164. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsWhich Bank has launched its mobile banking app called BPay ?
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165. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe first phase of Indo-French joint naval exercise ‘Varuna 2018’ has started in which state?
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166. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsIndia has been ranked at 78th, lower than its emerging market peers like Brazil and China, among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index. List is topped by which of the following country?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 167 of 200
167. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched _________________ aimed at improving quality of maternity care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT).
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168. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsCapital markets regulator SEBI raised the exposure limit under exchange-traded currency derivatives trading for residents and FPIs to ________________ across all currency pairs involving the Indian rupee.
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169. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 aims at increasing the upper ceiling of the gratuity from the present 10 lakh rupees to _______________ for employees in the private sector and in Public Sector Undertakings at par with Central Government employees.
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170. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsSri Lanka Cricket (SLC) paid tribute to former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya with a book titled __________.
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171. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsXi Jinping was re-elected as President for a second five-year tenure by China’s rubber-stamp parliament. Whon has been elected as the new Vice President of China?
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172. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsNITI Aayog released comprehensive roadmaps and detailed timelines for its initiative ‘SATH-E’ project. What does ‘H’ stands for in SATH?
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173. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsMauritius President __________________ has resigned after being embroiled in a scandal over the use of a credit card to buy luxury personal items.
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174. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe United Nations has issued an appeal for how much amount to meet the needs of nearly 900,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh?
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175. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsPresident Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated a Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and present Gandhian Young Technological Innovation awards in-
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176. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Indian Wells Masters, also known as BNP Paribas Open and the WTA Indian Wells Open, is an annual tennis tournament held in-
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177. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Lok Sabha has recently passed (without a debate) a bill that will exempt political parties from the scrutiny of funds they have received from abroad since-
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178. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsPresident Ram Nath Kovind has released coins in denominations of __________ and ___________ commemorating Lord Jagannath’s Nabakalebara festival observed in July 2015.
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179. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Indian government is in process of formulating “KUSUM scheme” to harness solar power. KUSUM stands for-
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180. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Indian government is in process of formulating “KUSUM scheme” to harness solar power for-
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181. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Serlui B dam is an earthfill and gravity dam on the Serlui river in which state?
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182. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsIndian government and the European Union (EU) have recently signed an agreement on ___________.
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183. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsName the Union Ministry, who organized the International Yoga Fest 2018?
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184. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsName the city, which has become the India’s first city to switch from BS-IV grade fuels to BS-VI?
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185. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsName the Indian Badminton Player who has won the Women’s Singles (Under-19) title at the Israel Junior 2018 Badminton tournament held in Israel.
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186. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe United States has prohibited transactions from which country’s digital currency?
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187. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsJohn Isner, an American professional tennis player, has won the 2018 men’s singles Miami Open tennis tournament by defeating .
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188. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsName the cab aggregator with which railway PSU IRCTC has announced a partnership with an aim to providing first-and-last-mile connectivity by giving commuters an option book taxi on its app.
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189. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsName the city, which has become the first-ever one in South America to host the G20 ministerial meeting 2018?
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190. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsName the woman player, who has been adjudged ‘Sportsperson of the Year’ at the Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017?
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191. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe United Nations has recently celebrated the International Day of Happiness on ________________.
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192. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsKedarnath Singh passed away recently. He belonged to which field?
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193. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsThe Kerala football team has won the 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football tournament 2018 by defeating
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194. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsName the Mumbai-Headquartered-Bank that had opened a representative office in Sharjah, UAE to better serve its customers in the emirate.
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195. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsWhen is the World Poetry Day celebrated every year?
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196. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsC V Rajendran, has passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was related to which field?
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197. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsSloane Stephens, a US professional tennis player, has won the 2018 women’s singles Miami Open tennis tournament by defeating
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198. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsState-run power equipment maker BHEL has commissioned 1st unit of 110 MW of the Kishanganga hydroelectric project (HEP) of NHPC in Jammu and Kashmir. Kishanganga is the tributary of which of the following river?
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199. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsWhat was the theme for International Day of Happiness 2018?
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200. Question
Category: Banking & Current AffairsWhere is the headquarter of The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)?
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