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751.

Q: Directions (78): In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.The scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth

A. Horticulture
B. Invigilator
C. Odontology
D. Jurisprudence
Answer» D. Jurisprudence
752.

Q: Directions (84): In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals

A. Zoology
B. Petrology
C. Psephologist
D. Sculptor
Answer» B. Petrology
753.

Q: The school was damaged by the earthquake which caused havoc to other buildings as well.

A. The earthquake caused havoc to the school
B. The earthquake damaged the school besides causing havoc to other building
C. The earthquake damaged the school and other building
D. The earthquake damaged other buildings
Answer» C. The earthquake damaged the school and other building
754.

Q: The school bags have become more-talked about burden that rest on the shoulders of students/. The absence of a political will and social consensus is the reason why there could being no solution/. Parents and politicians should strive to find a solution before the next academic year begins.I. The school bags have become much-talked about burden that rests on the shoulders of students.II. The absence of a political will and social consensus is the reason why there is no solution.III. Parents and politicians should have strived to find a solution before the next academic year begins.

A. II
B. I,II
C. II
D. I,III
E. None of these
Answer» C. II
755.

Q: The scheme which will be launched (a)/during the next two years (b)/ require an additional investment (c)/ of one hundred crores. (d)/ No error (e).

A. a
B. b
C. d
D. c
E. e
Answer» D. c
756.

Q: The scenic beauty of the valley took my breath away.

A. surprised me
B. choked me
C. made me breathless
D. made me cry
Answer» B. choked me
757.

Q: The scandal involving a high official was hushed up by the authorities.

A. Abandoned
B. discarded
C. elaborated
D. suppressed
Answer» E.
758.

Q: The salt of the Earth

A. To expect something in return
B. Very good & honest/kind
C. To support someone
D. None of these
Answer» C. To support someone
759.

Q: Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.The saint said, “We are mortals.” The saint

A. said that we are mortals
B. told that we are mortals
C. said that they are mortals
D. told that they are mortals
Answer» B. told that we are mortals
760.

Q: The room is smoky.

A. by smokes.
B. filled with smoke.
C. with smokes.
D. No improvement
Answer» C. with smokes.
761.

Q: The root cause of young boys and girls misbehaviour is -

A. the fact that proper care of the child is not taken in the house or sufficient interest is not shown to him.
B. lot of care of the child is taken in the house and sufficient interest is shown to them.
C. they are pampered a lot.
D. they are not spoilt kids.
Answer» B. lot of care of the child is taken in the house and sufficient interest is shown to them.
762.

Q: The robbers broke in the house at night.

A. at night
B. the house
C. The robbers
D. broke in
Answer» E.
763.

Q: The revenue (A)department has asked customs (B)officials to ensure strict (C)implementation of (D) import on (E) prohibition of e-cigarettes.

A. (A) – (E)
B. (D) – (E)
C. (B) – (E)
D. (A) - (D) and (B) and (E)
E. No interchange required
Answer» C. (B) – (E)
764.

Q: The result of the examination dashed my hopes.

A. failed
B. kill someone
C. frustrate
D. bring great happiness
Answer» D. bring great happiness
765.

Q: The research study is an eye opener and attempts to acquaint us with the problems of the poor nations.

A. attempts to acquaint
B. attempting to acquaint
C. attempts at acquainting
D. No Improvement
Answer» D. No Improvement
766.

Q: The report highlights a number of instance of injustice.

A. highlight a number of instances of injustice
B. highlights a numbers of instances of injustice
C. highlights a number of instances of injustice
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
767.

Q: The release of Manto (A)/ directed by Nandita Das / and with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead (B)/, is momentous event in the life (C)/ of the great Urdu writer’s family (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» E. E
768.

Q: The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless

A. Nihilism
B. Certitude
C. Credence
D. Fidelity
Answer» B. Certitude
769.

Q: The railway line runs ______the river and the road.

A. among
B. between
C. besides
D. through
Answer» C. besides
770.

Q: The radio is really worse for the wear. Send it to the repair center.

A. that can’t be worn
B. that needs a service
C. in a good condition
D. in a poor condition
E. very old and unique
Answer» E. very old and unique
771.

Q: The quality of the work was very poor and much of it had to be ………………… done

A. pre
B. un
C. re
D. ment
Answer» C. re
772.

Q: The publisher has not seen me ………………………………Sunday.

A. when
B. since
C. as
D. for
Answer» C. as
773.

Q: The public distribution system, which provides food at_______is a subject of vital concern.

A. fair prices
B. low prices
C. high prices
D. as per capita income
Answer» C. high prices
774.

Q: The proposed law ought to be seen as a___________restriction on the right to practise and___________one’s religion under Article 25 of the Constitution.

A. exaggerated, doubtful
B. reasonable ,propagate
C. egregious, provoked
D. disregard, doleful
E. None of these
Answer» C. egregious, provoked
775.

Q: In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The promoters of Med Hospitals has agreed to sell their business to Pal Hospitals.

A. The promoters of
B. to sell their business
C. Med Hospitals has agreed
D. to Pal Hospitals
Answer» D. to Pal Hospitals
776.

Q: The progress made (A) / in the field of environmental studies (B)/ for the early 1970s is remarkable.(C)/ No error (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
777.

Q: The programme Planet Youth was started by-

A. the local municipality of Reykjavik
B. The Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis
C. Inga Dora Sigfusdottir
D. Dagur B. Eggertsson
Answer» D. Dagur B. Eggertsson
778.

Q: The production of raw silk.

A. Sericulture
B. seroculture
C. sariculture
D. syrumculture
Answer» B. seroculture
779.

Q: The principal has granted him a scholarship.

A. A scholarship has granted to him by the Principal.
B. He has been granted a scholarship by the Principal.
C. He has granted a scholarship by the Principal.
D. A scholarship was granted to him by the Principal.2
Answer» C. He has granted a scholarship by the Principal.
780.

Q: The Principal told us, "Wait here till I return."

A. The Principal told us wait here till he return.
B. The Principal told us to wait there till he returned.
C. The Principal told us to wait there till I return.
D. The Principal told us please wait here till he returned.
Answer» C. The Principal told us to wait there till I return.
781.

Q: The principal forbade us (A) / not to use (B)/ the entire central hall. (C)/ No error (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
782.

Q: The Principal asked me whether I had informed the Chief Guest the revised schedule the day before.

A. The Principal said to me , " Have you informed the Chief Guest the revised schedule yesterday ? "
B. The Principal said to me , "Did you inform the Chief Guest the revised schedule yesterday ?"
C. The Principal said to me , "Did I inform the Chief Guest the revised schedule the day before."
D. The Principal said to me , " Have I informed the Chief Guest the revised schedule the day before ? "
Answer» C. The Principal said to me , "Did I inform the Chief Guest the revised schedule the day before."
783.

Q: The principal and staff have made…………. efforts to enable the students to attend college on the days of the bus strike.

A. Integrated
B. deliberate
C. concerted
D. systematic
Answer» D. systematic
784.

Q: The priest then request ( 1 ) / all the wealthy men to ( 2 ) / donate at least some money ( 3 ) / for building a new temple . (4) / No error (5)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer» B. 2
785.

Q: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, then select option 'No error'.The prices of tomatoes has/ soared up /to Rs. 65-70 per kg /in many parts of the country.

A. The prices of tomatoes has
B. in many parts of the country
C. soared up
D. No error
Answer» B. in many parts of the country
786.

Q: The priest class took upon itself the monopoly (1)/ of scriptural knowledge and interpretation (2)/ of the same to its own advantage. (3)/ No error (4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
787.

Q: The President gave away the prizes to the winners.

A. released
B. distributed
C. let go
D. gave back
Answer» C. let go
788.

Q: The power tariff had already (1)/been increased twice in (2)/the last 15 months and the Electricity Board had also (3)/levied additional monthly charges to consumers. (4)/No error (5)

A. The power tariff had already
B. been increased twice in
C. the last 15 months and the Electricity Board had also
D. levied additional monthly charges to consumers
E. No error
Answer» E. No error
789.

Q: The postman travelled by the cycle, often wading through (1)/ swamps or passed through jungles (2)/in order to reach the villages (3)/ No error (4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
790.

Q: The porter respectfully assured the lady that he would take care of her baggage while she bought her ticket.

A. The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
B. The porter said, “ I will take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam”.
C. The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket, Madam”.
D. The pThe porter said to the lady, “ I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket.”orter said to the lady, “ I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket.”
Answer» C. The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket, Madam”.
791.

Q: The poor villagers have waited in bitter cold for more than four hours now.

A. have been waiting
B. had waited
C. has been waiting
D. No improvement
Answer» B. had waited
792.

Q: The poor Brahmin led a hand to mouthful existence and could use any job which paid him a little.

A. handful to mouthful existence
B. hand to mouth existence
C. handing for mouthful existing
D. hand and mouth exist
E. No correction required
Answer» C. handing for mouthful existing
793.

Q: The poor ones continue to……out a living in spite of economic liberalisation in that country.

A. find
B. go
C. eke
D. bring
Answer» D. bring
794.

Q: Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.The political leader has an evil reputation. He is not trusted.

A. is malicious
B. is magnanimous
C. is dubious
D. is notorious
Answer» E.
795.

Q: The police looked all over for him but drew a blank.

A. arrested him
B. took him to court
C. did not find him
D. put him in prison
Answer» D. put him in prison
796.

Q: The police has not demonstrated any measure of ______ in ________ with street protests.

A. Sympathy, tackle
B. Mercy, fighting
C. Case, confronting
D. Atrocity, curbing
E. Restraint, dealing
Answer» F.
797.

Q: The poet drew on his fancy not his knowledge of nature, when he wrote his poem on birds.

A. used his understanding
B. used his fantasy
C. used his imagination
D. used his skill
Answer» D. used his skill
798.

Q: The plants and vegetation of a region

A. flora
B. ornamental
C. landscape
D. fauna
Answer» B. ornamental
799.

Q: The pilot was………..injured, he died within half an hour.

A. carelessly
B. fatally
C. fatefully
D. vitally
Answer» C. fatefully
800.

Q: The phrase “Vexed problem” means

A. A serious problem
B. A debatable problem
C. A difficult problem
D. An irritating problem
Answer» E.