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1051.

Q: The author's main objective in writing the passage seems to be-

A. to warn us of a dull future
B. to highlight the ill-effects of computers
C. to enhance our skill of time-management
D. to unfold the healing powers of a gentle smile
Answer» E.
1052.

Q: The author believes that –

A. It’s now too late to do anything about the problem
B. Language is a natural growth and cannot be shaped for our won purpose
C. The decline in the language can be stopped
D. The process of an increasingly bad language cannot be stopped
Answer» D. The process of an increasingly bad language cannot be stopped
1053.

Q: The assistant asked the writer to make a list of the contents to

A. ascertain his ownership of the case
B. test his memory
C. charge him extra money
D. embarrass the writer
Answer» B. test his memory
1054.

Q: Directions (80): In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

A. Rhetoric
B. Jurisprudence
C. Lexicographer
D. Odontology
Answer» B. Jurisprudence
1055.

Q: The artist had to____ a lot before ____recognised for his talent.

A. struggle, being
B. toil, he
C. practice, performing
D. effort, he was
E. strive, the
Answer» B. toil, he
1056.

Q: The art of creating and arranging dances

A. Geology
B. Choreography
C. Seismology
D. Calligraphy
Answer» C. Seismology
1057.

Q: The art of cleaning and preserving animal skins

A. etymology
B. taxonomy
C. dermatology
D. taxidermy
Answer» E.
1058.

Q: The area of medicine that deals with disease of old age-

A. Gastro enterology
B. Geriatrics
C. Paediatrics
D. Obstetrics
Answer» C. Paediatrics
1059.

Q: The archeologist whose business it is to bring to light by pick and spade the relics of bygone ages, is often accused of devoting his energies to work which is of no material profit to mankind at the present day. I. showcaseII. highlightIII. bring to knowledge

A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. Only I and III are correct
D. Both I and II are correct
E. No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required
1060.

Q: The antonyms of 'Harsh' is.

A. Severe
B. Mild
C. Hard
D. Rough
Answer» C. Hard
1061.

Q: The antonym of  ‘impetuous’ is:

A. shocking
B. calm
C. cruel
D. wild
Answer» C. cruel
1062.

Q: Directions(94): In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.The amount which the company (a)/ has paid to the dependents of the dead worker (b)/ was fairly unjustified. (d)/ No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» E. E
1063.

Q: The American Navy suffered great losses because of

A. the aircraft raid
B. the Japanese fleet
C. the weather
D. the landmines
Answer» D. the landmines
1064.

Q: The airport helper said, “Should I fetch you a trolley?”

A. The airport helper said he will go to fetch me a trolley.
B. The airport helper asked me if he should fetch me a trolley.
C. The helper had said he would be fetching me a trolley.
D. The airport helper is asking me that he will fetch a trolley.
Answer» B. The airport helper asked me if he should fetch me a trolley.
1065.

Q: The aged man preferred to die in harness than lead a rusted life.

A. to keep one's belongings safe
B. to live in perpetual slavery
C. to continue occupation till death
D. to lead a life of comfort
Answer» D. to lead a life of comfort
1066.

Q: The action of draining something-

A. Extortion
B. Extinction
C. Expulsion
D. Exhaustion
Answer» E.
1067.

Q: The act of speaking about one’s thoughts when one is alone.

A. Silence
B. Monologue
C. Dialogue
D. Soliloquy
Answer» C. Dialogue
1068.

Q: (DIRECTIONS 11): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to  those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.The above passage speaks about?

A. Priority.
B. Speech.
C. Worry.
D. Recognition.
Answer» C. Worry.
1069.

Q: The (A) academician did a (B) commendable job in (C) highlighting the (D)dangers of the so called lethal weapon (E)systems.

A. (A) – (E)
B. (A) - (D) and (B) and (E)
C. (B) – (E)
D. No interchange required
Answer» C. (B) – (E)
1070.

Q: Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.That which cannot be defeated

A. Invincible
B. Invulnerable
C. Infallible
D. Indicatable
Answer» B. Invulnerable
1071.

Q: That girl will write an application.

A. An application would be written by that girl.
B. An application would written by that girl.
C. An application will be written by that girl.
D. An application will be wrote by that girl.
Answer» D. An application will be wrote by that girl.
1072.

Q: That cannot be conquered

A. Intangible
B. Inevitable
C. Invincible
D. Invulnerable
Answer» D. Invulnerable
1073.

Q: that of our _____ and students

A. teachers
B. ideals
C. parents
D. friends
Answer» B. ideals
1074.

Q: _____ that does not extend credit

A. structure
B. ideology
C. system
D. scheme
Answer» D. scheme
1075.

Q: That cannot be approached easily

A. inevitable
B. invincible
C. inaccessible
D. inaudible
Answer» D. inaudible
1076.

Q: Directions (29): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.That's the last straw

A. To be run out of the patience
B. To be a VIP
C. To be very weak
D. To be exhausted with all the resources
E. To complete the last item of the task
Answer» B. To be a VIP
1077.

Q: TERMINATE

A. Confine
B. Repeal
C. Commence
D. Progress
Answer» D. Progress
1078.

Q: tends to create havoc (A)/ even in small quantities (B)/ the regular use of alcohol (C)/ in many organs of the body (D)

A. CBAD
B. ACBD
C. BDCA
D. DACB
Answer» B. ACBD
1079.

Q: Tenders are

A. written quotations to complete a job
B. public notices about jobs to be done
C. advertisements for a new product
D. payment for jobs done
Answer» B. public notices about jobs to be done
1080.

Q: Ten new members (A) /have been enrolled (B)/ and seven resigned.(C)/No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
1081.

Q: Tempestuous

A. Calm
B. Examine
C. Stress
D. Toil
Answer» B. Examine
1082.

Q: Teenage drinking in many countries like Denmark, Greece, Hungary, etc has been reported as

A. completely eradicated.
B. the lowest in the world.
C. the highest in the world
D. low compared to Iceland.
Answer» D. low compared to Iceland.
1083.

Q: Teachers would like ______________a long holiday.

A. having been
B. to have
C. have
D. having for
Answer» C. have
1084.

Q: Taking the test, the teacher gave me passing grade.

A. After I took the test
B. After the test was taken
C. When I took the test
D. No improvement
Answer» B. After the test was taken
1085.

Q: Take the next turning but the one on your left.

A. the
B. first
C. one
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
1086.

Q: TACITURN

A. immense
B. judge
C. silent
D. talkative
Answer» E.
1087.

Q: Swindle

A. Ample
B. Honesty
C. Insert
D. Dupe
Answer» C. Insert
1088.

Q: Swami Vivekananda died very young in his early thirties, (a)/ but the phenomenal achievements he is credit with (b)/ are for generations to remember. (c) /No error(d)

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Answer» C. c
1089.

Q: Surrender something as a punishment or penalty-

A. Forfeit
B. Forensic
C. Foreshadow
D. Forgery
Answer» B. Forensic
1090.

Q: Surgical removal of all or part of a limb-

A. Ammunition
B. Amputation
C. Emancipation
D. Annihilation
Answer» C. Emancipation
1091.

Q: Suraj looked at Sunil with a question.

A. questioningly
B. questionably
C. wistfully
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
1092.

Q: Suppress

A. Reveal
B. Increase
C. Open
D. Explain
Answer» C. Open
1093.

Q: Superficial

A. Sharp
B. Prosperous
C. Gorgeous
D. Shallow
Answer» E.
1094.

Q: Sunita's face spoke _______ for the happiness she was feeling.

A. highly
B. wonders
C. laurels
D. volumes
Answer» E.
1095.

Q: Sun is a ______ perfect sphere of hot plasma, with an internal convective motion that generates a magnetic field.

A. nearly
B. near
C. about
D. more
Answer» B. near
1096.

Q: sums of money expressed in a specified monetary unit

A. demarche
B. to monetise
C. to nominate
D. to denominate
Answer» E.
1097.

Q: Sudoku was first designed in the 1970s (A)/by a retired architect(B)/and freelance puzzle constructor. (C)/No error(D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
1098.

Q: Suddenly the man blacked out during the parade and had to be helped to a quiet place.

A. lost temper
B. lost control over himself
C. lost consciousness
D. lost balance
Answer» D. lost balance
1099.

Q: Such a behaviour (A) / can easily (B) / cause offence. (C) / No error

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
1100.

Q: Such dangerous tendencies should be nipped in the bud.

A. nurtured
B. observed
C. taken seriously
D. eradicated in the initial stage
Answer» E.