COMPREHENSION
Q.1-10. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
You’ve got a sarkari naukri, a government job, whether you know it or not. Or whether you like it or not. Sarkari naukri doesn’t mean that you have to be a government babu, or an MLA, or MP, or a member of the judiciary or of the defence forces, or an employee of a PSU. You can be a teacher, or an accountant, or a marketing executive, or an event manager, or a homemaker, or a student, but you are still a full-time government employee. By sarkari naukri I’m not talking about the much-touted and equally criticised NREGS. The sarkari service that compulsorily we all do, whether we know it or not, is - unlike NREGS - purely honorary, in the sense that we don’t get paid for it. On the contrary, all of us unwitting government servants, in one way or the other, pay the government for the privilege of our having been given an unpaid government job to do. If you belong to the 2% of the population of this country which pays income tax you are an unpaid sarkari servant. For if you have a taxable income you are not only obliged to pay a tax on it but you are also obliged to file returns to prove that you have indeed paid the tax due from you. In other words, you not only pay your tax but you also become an unpaid tax assessor-cum-collector for the government because the onus of proof is on you to show that not only have you paid your tax but that you have done the government’s work of having updated the government’s records which show you’ve paid the tax. Unless you are an accountant yourself, you have to pay an accountant to file your tax returns for you. (Have you ever tried to figure out a tax return form? Instead of SAT and GMAT and all those other tests to gauge students’ mental abilities they should ask candidates to fill in an average sarkari tax form. Any non-specialist who can do this has a genius-level IQ and is a potential member of Mensa.) So you’ve not only paid your tax, and also done the government’s unpaid work of filing your returns, but on top of that you’ve shelled out an accountant’s fee for having done the government’s job for it. You’ve paid for the privilege of having sarkari naukri. OK, so you don’t have a taxable income. No matter. You’re still eligible for sarkari naukri. Each time you drink a cup of tea or coffee, travel by bus or car, go for a medical check-up, buy anything from chalk to cheese, from an apple to a zither and anything in between you’re raising revenues for the government through a spiderweb of taxes including sales taxes, excise duties, octroi, et taxcetera, et taxcetera. Which means that you are an unofficial employee of the sarkar (why else would you be raising funds for it?), which means you are a sarkari naukar-chaakar. The sarkar taxes almost everything of daily use, for all of us, from the richest to the poorest. What was that you said? The only thing left untaxed is love and fresh air? Uh, oh. You might have just given the FM a couple of taxation ideas for his next budget. Our sarkar’s motto is: Ask not what your sarkar can do for you; ask what you can do for your sarkar. As more and more of us become the unpaid slaves of the sarkar, the sarkar itself does even less and less. Which means that we, the sarkari karamcharis, have to do more and more. And our sarkari naukri is for life. There’s no such thing as retirement. And that’s a sarkari guarantee, like it or lump it. Lump is more like it.
Q.1. What is Sarkar’s motto ?
(1) To ensure a good living for every citizen
(2) To ask what a citizen can do for it, not what it can do for the citizens
(3) Levy taxes on the commodities
(4) Raise the standard of living
(5) None of these
Q.2. How does the author say that one can be an “unpaid Sarkari Servant” ?
(1) By paying income tax regularly
(2) If we are among 2% of the Indian population.
(3) By shelving the accountant’s fee for filing returns.
(4) All 1,2 and 3
(5) Only 1 and 2
Q.3. How does the author say that even if you do not have a taxable income you are a “Sarkari Servant” ?
(1) By traveling by bus or car
(2) By raising revenues
(3) By paying indirect taxes on the commodities we use or buy.
(4) All 1,2 and 3
(5) None of these
Q.4. How according to the author is sarkari naukri for life ?
(1) Because there is a sarkari guarantee for us.
(2) As there is no retirement in this job.
(3) As the job offers us life time service
(4) Because the government will continue taking taxes from us
(5) None of these
Q.5. How is paying tax also becoming an unpaid tax assessor-cum-collector for the government ?
(1) By being a part of the NREGS
(2) As by paying tax we are indirectly updating the government’s records.
(3) By being an accountant yourself
(4) By filing your returns yourself
(5) All of the above
Q.6. Which of the following are the taxes mentioned in the passage ?
(1) Sales taxes, excise, duties, octroi, et taxcetra , etaxcetra
(2) Sales tax, excise duties octroi, et taxcetra
(3) Sales tax, excise duties, octroi
(4) Sales tax,exicise duties, octroi, extaxcetra
(5) Sales tax, excise duties, et taxcetra
Q.7. What does the author show by this passage ?
(1) Importance of government services
(2) Taxes and their role in the country
(3) Heavy burden of taxes on all the citizens
(4) All 1,2 and 3
(5) Only 2 and 3
Q.8. What does the following statement mean – “which means that, we, the Sarkari Karamcharis, have to do more and more” ?
(1) The government servants have to work harder
(2) The citizens have to pay more taxes to the government every year.
(3) We the citizens of India have to pay taxes regularly
(4) All 1,2 and 3
(5) None of these
Q.9. Who are the “unpaid slaves” ?
(1) People in government services
(2) Citizens of the country
(3) Each and every citizen of the country
(4) Persons working under the NREGS scheme
(5) People who are not necessarily in the government service but pay taxes.
Q.10. Which of the following is TRUE is context of the passage ?
(1) 2% of the population of our country is under the tax free income
(2) Indian government levies taxes on all the commodities
(3) People who are not officially government servants are free from tax.
(4) All the citizens are full time government servants indirectly
(5) None of these
ANSWERS:
Q.1.(2)
Q.2.(1)
Q.3.(3)
Q.4.(4)
Q.5.(2)
Q.6.(3)
Q.7.(2)
Q.8.(5)
Q.9.(5)
Q.10.(5)
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FILL IN THE BLANKS
Q.1-5. In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces. Below each five pairs of words have been denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentences in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q.1. Despite their strong resentment, the tribals ———— the new laws as long as the government officials did not ———— them too strenuously.
(1) welcomed, observe (2) tolerated, enforce (3) amended, follow (4) laid, punish (5) absorb, effect
Q.2. He gave me an additional ——— of Rs. 200 a month by ——— of the commissioner.
(1) allowance, permission (2) pay, allowance (3) salary, admittance (4) payment, agreement (5) benefit, laws
Q.3. He was too ———— to ————— that he had been wrong.
(1) docile, accept (2) polite, agree (3) nervous, rejoice (4) obstinate, admit (5) determined, promise
Q.4. I am not —— to sell you my house unless you offer a more ——— price.
(1) conform, true (2) prepared, realistic (3) ready, correct (4) great, achieved (5) accepted, standard
Q.5. Since we ——— read every book, we ——— only the famous ones.
(1) have, sold (2) should, buy (3) must, ignore (4) can, purchase (5) cannot, select
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) Tolerated here means beared the laws and enforce means brought into action or force.
For other options:-
- Welcomed means accepted openly or happily and observe means to study something closely.
- amended means changed, it can not be used here as the tribals can not change the laws.
- laid means mode or brought into form. The tribals will not lay the laws of the government.
Q.2.(1) allowance means a sum of money granted for a particular purpose and the word permission is compatible with it. The other options pay, salary and payment can not be used here with the word additional.
Q.3.(4) obstinate means firm or stubborn, generally used in a negative sense and admit means accept.
For other options:-
- docile means easily managed or handled it is inappropriate here.
- determined means dedicated towards something but the word promise is not suitable in the latter part of the sentence.
- polite and nervous do not present a negative sense here so they cannot be used.
Q.4.(2) Prepared means ready mentally and realistic means having a sensible and practical aspect.
Q.5.(5) Cannot means not able to and select means choose, as we cannot read every book so we select only the famous ones.
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SENTENCE COMPLETION
Q.1. BRICS is a group of emerging economies of the world. The word BRIC was originally coined by JIM O’meiu of Goldman Sachs in 2001. Goldman Sachs is an international financial company which conducts research in the future growth of global economy. ___________
(1) Global economy generally refers to the economy, which is based on economies of all of the worlds countries.
(2) Goldman Sachs has identified Brazil, Russia, China and India as the four rising economies.
(3) It appears that South Africa has been included in BRICK due to strategic regions.
(4) Research and development is and integral part of every organization.
(5) Optimism is difficult when considering an unpredictable future.
Q.2. It has become the latest fashion not only in political circles but also in print and media circles to blame Armed Forces Special Powers Act for all the unrest turbulence ———— very. Conveniently they all overlook the undeniable fact that Pakistan after suffering a crushing defeat from India in 1971 has disclosed an open proxy war against India.
(1) and large scale violence not only in just Kashmir valley but also in many other parts like Manipur.
(2) Parliament after serious deliberations want ahead to enact the AFSPA on September 11,1958 to safeguard the armed Forces.
(3) AS terrorism raise its ugly head in Jammu and Kashmir in late eighties, Parliament is self and not Army felt compelled to enact the act.
(4)The AFSPA was being unnecessarily demonized although it had nothing to do with the present unrest in Kashmir.
(5) The Armed Forces are not only deployed to work in hostile environment but also in a difficult terrain.
Q.3. You must create a clear vision of your target and never lose sight of it.
-————. Your incentive loses appeal, efforts slacken and you make no progress.
(1) Psychological laws usually are not so dramatic.
(2) The practice of keeping your eyes open is complicated.
(3) Once you allow your gaze to wander, good intention fade.
(4) They gather details of anybody’s private life for the safe purpose of passing on scandalous tidbits to others.
(5) In everyday conversation, we speak of looking forward to some pleasure.
Q.4. While preparing a presentation, the beginning should be carefully designed to get attention. A shock, a story, humor, question or facts and figures can achieve this purpose for you. Howewer, you should be so confident and well rehearsed that they look natural ——
(1) The key points in the middle section of your presentation should be logical.
(2) Ensure that your are audible to all the audience.
(3) Keep your comments brief and avoid being caught extempore at only point or question.
(4) Make sure that your visual aid is clearly visible and legible to all the audience.
(5) By mixing them at intervals in your presentation you will be able to hold their interest and communicate your message successfully.
Q.5. ——————. It deals with those aspects even if it is minor or major but essential for building the constitution. If a person has studied it deeply he will be able to understand instance of constitution.
(1) What is of supreme importance is that parliamentarians must be totally honest.
(2) Politics is very crucial part of nation as it involves each person of society for framing any law, policy or framework.
(3) India being a democratic nation has the viability of accepting the right and efficient person as their representative and it must be fulfilled for welfare of people.
(4) A member of parliament should be at least post graduate and that too in Human Resources or Marketing.
(5) A public representative ought to have sensible mind with high degree of zone of tolerance and attitude of positive progressive thinker.
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) The passage is talking about BRICK and how the concept come up along with stating what Goldman sachs is.
Q.2.(1) The writer is talking about AFSPA and how it is perceived by the society at large.
Q.3.(3) The author is trying to tell us how we should have a clear picture of our target and never loose over determination.
Q.4.(5) Here it is being told how one should prepare and deliver a presentation and the various ways to make it effective.
Q.5.(2) The writer speaks on Politics, its pros and cons and what a person can gain by learning it.
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SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
Q.1-5. Which of the Phrases (1), (2) (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrases printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
Q.1. Of the various sectors of the Indian economy, the agriculture sector is the one that have large witnessing the era of modernization.
(1) have large witnessed (2) was large witnessing (3) were largely witnessed (4) has largely witnessed (5) No correction required
Q.2. The primary objective of the association is being overthrow the British Raj in India and establish a national republic passed on freedom and equality.
(1) was being (2) to be (3) was to (4) were to be (5) No correction required
Q.3. The past two decades see several attemptings to set up economic alliances, but they all failed.
(1) see several attempt (2) saw several attempts (3) view several attempted (4) see several attemps (5) No correction required
Q.4. The report suggested that it was only those at the bottom of the economic ladder who suffered through the recent recession years.
(1) who were suffered (2) who was suffered (3) who is suffered (4) who for suffered (5) No correction required
Q.5. During the crises, the prompt actions of policymakers across the globe was for being critical in averting a much deeper disaster.
(1) was critical (2) were critical (3) to critical (4) being (5) No correction required
ANSWERS:
Q.1.(4)
Q.2.(3)
Q.3.(2)
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(2)
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ERROR DETECTION
Q.1-5. Read each sentence given below and find out whether there is an error in it. The error if any will be one of the parts of the sentence which are marked as 1,2,3 and 4. If there is no error, the answer will be (5) i.e. No error. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
Q.1. After finishing(1)/ his speech(2)/ the audience was invited(3)/to ask questions(4)/. No error(5)
Q.2. The little child(1)/was sitting closely(2)/beside(3)/his teacher(4)/. No error(5)
Q.3. Built on 230 acres(1)/the palace of Udaipur(2)/is one of the (3)/showplaces of Rajasthan(4)/. No error(5)
Q.4. Tonight(1)/ I am going to check(2)/that Sanjeev(3)/will do his homework correctly(4)/. No error(5)
Q.5. Due to the house(1)/ sparkled with flames(2)/the fireman used the water(3)/to extinguish the fire(4)/. No error(5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5) No error.
Q.2.(2) Use ‘close’ in place of closely here
Q.3.(5) No error
Q.4.(4) This sentence talks about the person ensuring that Sanjeev does his work correctly
For personal plans or predictions we use “going to” with the simple present tense.
Q.5.(1) Use “as” in place of due to, “Due to” is followed by a noun.
SENTENCE EVALUATION
Q.1-4. In each of these questions there are three sentences given as(I),(II),(III),find out which two or three sentences convey the same meaning.If all three sentences are different, mark (5) as the answer i.e ‘all different’.
Q.1. I. The Manager would like you to help him in locating the fault.
II. If you help him in locating the fault , the Manager would like you.
III. The Manager desires that you should provide him the necessary assistance to locate the fault.
(1) I and II (2) II and III (3) I and III (4) All are same (5) All are different
Q.2. I. Although strike of transporters continues, I shall come.
II. I shall come if the strike of transporters continues.
III. Even though I come, the strike of transporter is going to continue.
(1) I and II (2) II and III (3) I and III (4) All are same (5) All are different
Q.3. I. Unlike the tribals who are hard working the urban communities cannot withstand physical strain.
II. The tribals can withstand physical strain where as urban communities cannot.
III. Because the tribals are hardworking they can tolerate physical strain.
(1) I and II (2) II and III (3) I and III (4) All are same (5) All are different
Q4. I. If you need a visa ,you must submit an application along with your passport and a copy of income tax returns.
II. Unless you submit an application along with your passport and copy of income tax returns you will not get visa.
III. If you submit your application along with your passport and a copy of income tax returns you do not need visa.
(1) I and II (2) II and III (3) I and III (4) All are same (5) All are different
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) Both (1) and(3) convey the same meaning
Q.2.(5) All the three statements convey different messages.
Q.3.(5) All the three statement have different meaning so (5)is the answer.
Q.4.(1) Both (1)and (2) sentences give the same meaning that for getting visa, passport and copy of income tax returns are mandatory.
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ERROR DETECTION
Q.1-5. Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (5).
Q.1. If you will buy one box(1)/ at the regular price(2)/ you will receive another(3)/ at no extra cost (4)/ No Error (5)
Q.2. The train(1)/ has arrived (2)/ when he reached(3)/ the station (4) /No Error (5)
Q.3. Daniel was(1)/one of the greatest(2)/ judges that(3)/has ever lived(4)/ No Error (5)
Q.4. The climate of(1)/ Goa is (2)/more pleasant(3)/ than Inland resort(4) / No Error (5)
Q.5. She presented (1)/ him(2)/two dozens (3)/pens(4)/ No Error (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(1) "Will" should replace omitted because if is not followed by "will".
Q.2.(2) "Had " should replace"has" because the sentence is in past tense.
Q.3.(4) "Have" should replace "has" because one of than Noun (plural) who/which/ that+verb(plural).
Q.4.(4) "Than" should replace followed by "than of ".
Q.5.(3)
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FILL IN THE BLANKS
Q.1. The petitioner had ____ an immediate stay from the court on allotment of the flats till ____ of investigation into the alleged irregularities.
(1) asked, process (2) sought, completion (3) propagated, finish (4) demanded, course (5) granted, end
Q.2. Modern ‘music, doesn’t lend ______ to longevity; Sometimes it is hand to remember what the biggest hit from a _____ of years ago was.
(1) itself,couple (2) must, few (3) money, some (4) matter, spatter (5) substance, vacant
Q.3. Opportunities_____ when they are seized and _____when they are not .
(1) gather, evade (2) needed, reflect (3) create, disperse (4) shout, calm (5) multiply, die
Q.4. At the sound of bell we are ____to pause, relax our body and become gently _____of our in-breath and out-breath.
(1) asked, thoughtless (2) requested, wishful (3) invited, aware (4) forget, meaningful (5) braced,calm
Q.5. ______to listen to the sounds of nature, we find that we can afterwards carry on with whatever we were doing in a more _____ and loving way.
(1) feeling, helpful (2) waiting, rough (3) dreaming, dramatic (4) pausing, attentive (5) hurting, creative
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2)
Q.2.(1)
Q.3.(5)
Q.4.(3)
Q.5.(1)
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Q.1-5.Rearrange the following sentences (A),(B),(C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) The students were introduced to make a working model of cars using solar energy
(B) The students were elated after successfully completing the working model of the car
(C) But in a matter of one hour, their nimble hands transformed
(D) At a time when the significance of research activity shifted to the field of clean energy
(E) These parts into small and beautiful cars that were powered by solar energy.
(F) They were given wires, plastic parts, tiny wheels and solar panels
Q.1. Which of the following would be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) A (3) D (4) F (5) E
Q.2. Which of the following would be the SIXTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) F (3) D (4) B (5) C
Q.3. Which of the following would be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) A (3) D (4) F (5) E
Q.4. Which of the following would be the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) F (3) E (4) B (5) D
Q.5. Which of the following would be the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) E (2) A (3) D (4) B (5) C
ANSWER
Q.1.(2)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(4)
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(1) The arrangement is DAFCEB The paragraph is about an assignment which was given to students for making cars using solar energy which brought them contentment and happiness
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Q.1-5.In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces. Below each five pairs of words have been denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentences in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q.1. Infrastructure services -----------to poverty reduction and improvements in living -------in several ways.
(1) confer, segment (2) contribute, standards (3) subsidize, style (4) extend , quality (5) regulate, organisms
Q.2. The organic mangoes are------------- without using any chemical manure, pesticide, but are -----------naturally.
(1) flourished, seasoned (2) evolved, flowered (3) grown-up, developed (4) matured, bloomed (5) grown, ripened
Q.3. Hafiz ----------- faces and sells flags branded with the IPL teams to -----------a meal for his family
(1) paints, earn (2) makes, manages (3) coloured, obtain (4) drew, secure (5) read, receive
Q.4. Groups of auto lifters were -----------and found to have changed the colour of ---------bikes.
(1) spotted, repair (2) exposed, borrowed (3) seized, bought (4) caught, stolen (5) grabbed, maintained
Q.5. People --------difficulties in reaching their destinations on ---------- due to traffic jam
(1) suffered, travel (2) challenged, arrival (3) faced, time (4) experienced, demand (5) sustained , crow
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) Contribute, standards
For other options:
Confer (v)- give
Subsidize (v)-contribute
Regulate (v)- control
Q.2.(5) Grown, ripened
For other options:
Seasoned (v)- made tasty
Evolved (v)-emerged
Q.3.(1) Paints, earn
Q.4.(4) Caught, stolen
Q.5.(3) Faced, time
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ERROR DETECTION
Q.1. Police are keeping an eye on the top notch bookies (1)/ as they would get evenly more active (2)/ with two matches of IPL (3)/ taking place in the city (4)/ No error (5)
Q.2. The saplings, kept in nurseries (1)/ are ageing and the roots (2)/ are begin to grow out of plastic containers (3)/ and getting into the ground (4)/ No error (5)
Q.3. Fire personnel tried its best (1)/ to prevent spread of the fire (2)/ in the congested locality (3)/adjacent to the affected godown (4)/ No error (5)
Q.4. It is in the interest of the customers to provide (1)/ their contact address and telephone numbers (2)/ so that the banks can pass on any information (3)/ about their services and products (4)/ No error(5)
Q.5. The bamboo umbrellas, which used to shelter pundits and sages (1)/ on the banks of Ganga (2)/ are being replaced artificial umbrellas (3)/ made up of plastic (4)/ No error (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) ‘Even’ should replace ‘evenly’- an adverb only would qualify another adverb ‘more’
Q.2.(3) ‘Beginning’ should replace ‘begin’ – present continuous tense is to be used
Q.3.(1) ‘Their’ should replace ‘its’ as possessive pronouns according to ‘fire personnel’
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(3) ‘Replaced with’ should be used- ‘replaced’ is always followed by ‘with’
MISAPPROPRIATION
Q.1-5.In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are numbered (1),(2),(3) and (4) . One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt & also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5) "All correct" as your answer.
Q.1. Without any prior notice to the traders, a portion of the road has been barricaded to
(1) (2) (3)
undertaken repair work All correct
(4) (5)
(4) (5)
Q.2. The elephant had fallen sick the day after being tranquilized by foresters and veterinary
(1) (2) (3)
doctors were called in to treat it All correct
(4) (5)
Q.3. Young girls as well the grown-up ones are now looking to learn various techniques to keep
(1) (2) (3)
themselves protected All correct
(4) (5)
Q.4. Some of the people running small sideroad businesses, like taking children for horse rides,
(1) (2) (3)
are misbehaving with kids All correct
(4) (5)
Q.5. It requires highest measures of creativity to manufacture a play which engages the attention
(1) (2) (3) (4)
and thoughts of the viewers All correct
(5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(4) ‘Undertake’ should be used – after ‘to’ first form of verb is to be used
Q.2.(5)
Q.3.(1) ‘As well as’ should be used which means ‘also’
Q.4.(2) ‘Roadside’ is the correct word
Q.5.(2) ‘Produce’ should be used – which would mean ‘present a play’
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READING COMPREHENSION
Q.1-10. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The Aadhaar scheme of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is to provide India’s billion-plus people with a unique identification number. Enrolment is not mandatory, though it was mentioned that it would be difficult for people to access public services if not done. The scheme requires individuals to provide their photograph, fingerprints and iris scan along with documentary personal information for data capture by outsourced operators. It is meant to bypass the corrupt bureaucratic system and deliver government subsidies and grants to the poor, and bring them into the banking system. Sceptics argue that it is an effort to capture the funds of hundreds of millions of micro- and nano-investors who are today outside the banking system, to bring them into the credit economy.
The scheme was introduced as a pilot project in Karnataka’s Mysore district. The poor and those who survive on daily wages were not enthusiastic about enrolment, because it meant losing four or five days wages, to stand in queues, to fill up forms, to produce documents, to provide biometrics, etc., and, later, to open bank accounts. The UIDAI overcame the initial reluctance by wide advertisement of the benefits of enrolment. When this too did not achieve the target set, the local administration informed the public that PDS ration and LPG supply would not be available without the Aadhaar number. This resulted in serpentine queues right through the day at enrolment centres, at the end of which the UIDAI could claim that 95 per cent of Mysore district’s population had enrolled itself into the scheme.
Media reports indicate that commencing January 1, 2013, MGNREGA, the Rajiv Gandhi Awas Yojana (RGAY), the Ashraya housing scheme, Bhagyalakshmi and the social security and pension scheme will be linked with Aadhaar in Mysore district. This linking, with rights like salary and pension, and important entitled benefits and services, has raised some hackles because enrolment is not mandatory.
It has led to questions on whether salary and pension rights, and benefits like PDS ration and LPG supply can be denied just because an individual does not possess a unique Aadhaar number. Today, teachers in Maharashtra and government employees in Jharkhand cannot draw their salaries. Apart from pro-poor projects like MGNREGA and RGAY, even jobs, housing, provident funds and registering a marriage now require enrolment. From being not mandatory, the “poor-inclusive” .Aadhaar scheme appears to have quietly metamorphosed into becoming exclusionary and non-optional.
The UIDAI’s own Biometrics Standards Committee stated that retaining biometric efficiency for a database of more than one billion people “has not been adequately analysed” and the problem of fingerprint quality in India “has not been studied in depth.” Thus the technological basis of the project remains doubtful.
Q.1. Which of the following are required for enrolment for ‘Aadhar scheme’?
A. Personal information
B. Iris scan
C. Photograph
D. Fingerprints
(1) Only A and C (2) Only B and D (3) Only B and C (4) All except A (5) All of the above
Q.2. Why, according to the author, are the poor not interested in ‘Aadhar scheme’?
(1) They are not willing to provide their biometric measures
(2) They do not possess the required documents which are needed to be produced at the time of enrolment
(3) They do not perceive it as a benefit to them
(4) It involves a number of procedures which are to be completed and they will have to sacrifice their daily work schedule
(5) The poor are interested in enrolling into ‘Aadhar scheme’
Q.3. Which of the following questions has been raised by the author?
(1) Why did ‘Aadhar scheme’ not prove to be useful?
(2) Can a person be denied benefits like PDS ration and LPG supply because he does not have Aadhar card?
(3) Why is Aadhar enrolment not mandatory?
(4) Why can’t government employees in Jharkhand draw their salary?
(5) No question has been raised by the author
Q.4. What is meant by ‘Biometric efficiency’ as mentioned in the passage?
(1) Correct biometric measurement
(2) Biometric analysis
(3) Personal efficiency
(3) Personal efficiency
(4) Biometric system
(5) Biological specifications
Q.5. Which scheme is NOT linked with Aadhar scheme in Mysore district?
(1) Rajiv Gandhi Swarna Jayanti swarojgar yojna
(2) Ashraya housing scheme
(3) Social security and pension scheme
(4) MGNREGA
(5) All of the above
Q.6. ———————— does not require Aadhar enrolment.
(1) Housing
(5) Biological specifications
Q.5. Which scheme is NOT linked with Aadhar scheme in Mysore district?
(1) Rajiv Gandhi Swarna Jayanti swarojgar yojna
(2) Ashraya housing scheme
(3) Social security and pension scheme
(4) MGNREGA
(5) All of the above
Q.6. ———————— does not require Aadhar enrolment.
(1) Housing
(2) Admission in college
(3) Registering a marriage
(3) Registering a marriage
(4) Provident funds
(5) Jobs
Q.7. What was declared initially about ‘Aadhar scheme’?
(1) One can get enrolled into ‘Aadhar’ online and Aadhar card would be uploaded on the website
(2) One can draw pension or salary only when one has Aadhar card
(3) Aadhar card would serve to prove one’s identity and is nontransferable
(4) One would not get access to public services if he does not get enrolled into ‘Aadhar scheme’
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.8. Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage?
(1) Fingerprint quality in India has not been studied properly
(2) Aadhar scheme was introduced to provide with a universal identification number
(3) Technological basis of the project cannot be established
(4) The scheme was introduced as a pilot project in Karnataka’s Mysore district
(5) All of the above
Q.9. What led UIDAI to claim that 95 per cent of Mysore district’s population had enrolled itself into the scheme?
(1) When teachers and government employees could not draw their salaries
(2) When benefits of Aadhar were publicized widely
(3) When it was declared that PDS ration and LPG supply would be available to only Aadhar card holders
(4) When the queues at enrolment centres became longer
(5) All of the above
ANSWERS:
Q.1.(5)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(2)
Q.4.(1)
Q.5.(1)
Q.6.(2)
Q.7.(4)
Q.8.(2)
Q.9.(3)
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CLOZE TEST
(5) Jobs
Q.7. What was declared initially about ‘Aadhar scheme’?
(1) One can get enrolled into ‘Aadhar’ online and Aadhar card would be uploaded on the website
(2) One can draw pension or salary only when one has Aadhar card
(3) Aadhar card would serve to prove one’s identity and is nontransferable
(4) One would not get access to public services if he does not get enrolled into ‘Aadhar scheme’
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.8. Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage?
(1) Fingerprint quality in India has not been studied properly
(2) Aadhar scheme was introduced to provide with a universal identification number
(3) Technological basis of the project cannot be established
(4) The scheme was introduced as a pilot project in Karnataka’s Mysore district
(5) All of the above
Q.9. What led UIDAI to claim that 95 per cent of Mysore district’s population had enrolled itself into the scheme?
(1) When teachers and government employees could not draw their salaries
(2) When benefits of Aadhar were publicized widely
(3) When it was declared that PDS ration and LPG supply would be available to only Aadhar card holders
(4) When the queues at enrolment centres became longer
(5) All of the above
ANSWERS:
Q.1.(5)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(2)
Q.4.(1)
Q.5.(1)
Q.6.(2)
Q.7.(4)
Q.8.(2)
Q.9.(3)
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CLOZE TEST
Q.1-10. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
A student looking for personal attention ends up in a tutoring class that is no less crowded. With no regulation, the (1) could go up to a hundred. Many coaching institutions hesitate to include “average” students. Like a shadow, private tuitions go on in tandem from KG to overseas degrees. Private coaching institutions (2) the prevailing demand for education. Their success comes from the government’s “inability to provide education to everyone who desires it, provide education of quality perceived to be (3).” These centres promise students the limited seats in credible higher institutions and social support for them is pledged by parents (4) to meet the high cost Many parents are unable to help children with home work at specialised levels. Added to these, are the lengthy curriculum, scarcity of efficient teachers, communication gap between teachers and students, disturbed academic schedules, co-curricular activities that takes the students away from classrooms, tuitions that are seen as a status symbol, (5) of some subjects over others, faulty school administration in allotting classes and faulty government policies. Private coaching seems the only (6) Teaching is bad in general and, coaching ensures (7) the exams. Private tutors keep students busy during off hours and, (8) unruly ones. If such centres are bad, why haven’t the authorities taken (9) steps? Compared to a lot of schools, aren’t coaching institutes better in terms of teaching, dedication of instructors, student-teacher relationship and norms of conducting mock tests? In the current academic environment, private tuitions are a practical (10). Though there seems to be varied reasons for students to seek private tutoring, the predominant one is the need (or craze) to score better.
Q.1. (1) strength (2) reach (3) crowd (4) intelligence (5) expertise
Q.2. (1) maneuver (2) impose (3) ditch (4) exploit (5) debilitate
Q.3. (1) economical (2) pleasing (3) questionable (4) detrimental (5) worthwhile
Q.4. (1) incline (2) willing (3) leave (4) opt (5) hesitant
Q.5. (1) partially (2) improvement (3) preference (4) alternative (5) blessing
Q.6. (1) solution (2) way (3) clarification (4) feedback (5) complication
Q.7. (1) preparing (2) passing (3) through (4) developing (5) excelling
Q.8. (1) cherish (2) submissive (3) temper (4) terminate (5) tame
Q.9. (1) valid (2) agile (3) effective (4) restless (5) haste
Q.10. (1) essence (2) excuses (3) constraint (4) necessity (5) obsessed
ANSWERS
Q.1.(1) Strength
For other options:
Expertise (n)- skill
Q.2.(4) Exploit
For other options:
Maneuver (v)-plan
Impose (v)-dictate
Debilitate (v)-exhaust
Ditch (v)-elude
Q.3.(5) Worthwhile
For other options:
Economical (adj)-frugal
Detrimental (adj)-damaging
Q.4.(2) Willing
For other options:
Opt (v)- choose
Hesitant (adj)-reluctant
Q.5.(3) Preference
For other options:
Partially (adv)- not completely
Alternative (n)- choice
Q.6.(1) Solution
For other options:
Clarification (n)-description
Feedback (n)-response
Q.7.(2) Passing
Q.8.(5) Tame
For other options:
Submissive (adj)-compliant
Cherish (v)- enjoy
Temper (n)-attitude
Q.9.(3) Effective
For other options:
Agile (adj)- quick
Restless (adj)- untiring
Valid (adj)- logical
Q.10.(4) Necessity
For other options:
Essence (n)-significance
Obsessed (adj)-captivated
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SENTENCE COMPLETION
Q.1-4.In each of the following questions a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given to make the passage complete and coherent.
Q.1. Sipping endlessly from that hot mug of tea or coffee might soon be a thing of the past with climate change. Tea is dependent on the distribution of rainfall and its pattern. The impact of global warming is immense and there is a steady decline in productivity,—————————. Tea production is mostly helped by land cover, but climatic factors have been playing spoilsport for a while. Secondary variables such as pests and diseases and management policies too play deterrents.
(1) It has not affected coffee production so far as the crop is largely grown under the shade of trees
(2) On an average, 108 million kg tea is contributed by South Indian tea gardens, as per records
(3) Elsewhere in the world, climate change is likely to drastically affect the production of coffee
(4) However, all tea-growing regions across the world are experiencing adverse climatic and weather conditions
(5) Where agricultural practices depend on rain-fed conditions
Q.2. Police have started filing FIRs against overloaded heavy vehicles ———————————————. Police have launched this initiative to control accidents caused by heavy vehicles that are found responsible in most road accident cases. Overloaded vehicles lead to destruction of road surfaces which in turn cause traffic jams and accidents.
(1) Those heavy vehicles were rashly driven and overloaded beyond their capacity
(2) Driving through expressway during night is fraught with danger due to the heavy vehicles
(3) Under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) Act and several sections of the India Penal code (IPC).
(4) The first week of April, cops have been filing FIRs against three-four dumpers on a daily basis.
(5)They indulge in speeding and frequent lane changes to reach their destinations.
Q.3. Bharathi Lions Talking Library is a treasure trove not just for visually-challenged school and college students but also for researchers and professionals. More than 50 visually-challenged people visit the ‘talking library’ every week to get the recorded cassettes or get their notes recorded. ——————————————————————-The library, which opened five years ago, has around 1,300 cassettes on school and college subjects.
(1) Books recorded at the talking library so that he could listen to them later
(2) Without learning Braille, the students will not be able to understand spellings and the language which will be crucial in their career later
(3) We either recite the contents or depute volunteers for the task
(4) There is a librarian who records it for them or gets someone else to record it for them.
(5) With advent of many technological tools to help the visually-challenged students, experts say, learning of Braille is slowly becoming a passé
Q.4. —————————————————————————————, child counsellors suggest them to mend the same in order to keep a check on their wards behavioral development and outlook towards life in general. With the younger generation spending a good amount of their time on virtual space, parents have much to catch up on their kid’s life. Until and unless that gap between the kid and the parents isn’t bridged, wherein parents are supposed to talk about anything and everything with their children, kids will never ever confide themselves
(1) While teenage girls are easy to communicate with, boys are usually a hard nut to crack.
(2) Citing communication gap as a major reason of divide between children and their parents
(3) They should not impose opposing views directly on to the kids
(4) The idea is to make the kid talk first and then take them on the path of persuasion
(5) We need to be their friends and then engage in an open communication with them
ANSWERS:
Q.1.(5) The paragraph is about the effect of global warming on tea production
Q.2.(3) The paragraph is about the new initiative of police to check overloaded heavy vehicles
Q.3.(4) The paragraph describes the services provided by Bharathi Lions Talking Library for visually-challenged people
Q.4.(2) The paragraph described child counselors suggestion to bridge the gap between children and their parents
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VOCABULARY
Q.1-4.Below is given a single word with options to its meaning. You have to select all those options which are synonyms/antonyms of the word. Select the correct alternative from (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) which represents all those synonyms/antonyms.
Q.1. Turbulence
A. commotion B. pandemonium C. fuss D. confusion
(1) Only C (2) Only D (3) Only C and D (4) All except B (5) All of the above
Q.2. Vigilant
A. wary B. pernicious C. circumspect D. captive
(1) Only A (2) Only A and C (3) Only B and D (4) Only B and C (5) All of the above
Q.3. Deficit
A. hierarchy B. Inadequacy C. scantiness D. paucity
(1) Only D (2) Only B and C (3) Only C and D (4) All except A (5) All of the above
Q.4. Fallacious
A. mute B. illogical C. pursue D. shrewd
(1) Only A (2) Only B (3) Only C (4) Only A and B (5) All of the above
Answer
Q.1.(5)
Q.2.(2) For other options:
Pernicious (adj)-hurtful
Captive (n)- prisoner
Q.3.(4)
For other options:
Hierarchy (n)- order
Q.4.(2)
For other options:
Mute (adj)- silent
Shrewd (adj)-clever
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CLOZE TEST
Q.1-10.In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
The empty ‘Chyawanprash’ containers near the makeshift kitchen at the elephant camp say it all – that the elephants have been having a healthy, nutritious diet as (1) by the veterinary doctors.
The camp managers say that the elephants get to have the nutritious (2) twice a day – morning before bath and early evening, walk eight to 10 km on the walking track twice a day and have loads of green fodder. A few of these elephants also undergo special medication, if necessary.
‘Valli’, a female elephant from the Koodal Azhagar Perumal Koil, Madurai, and ‘Vedanayagi’ another female elephant from Bhavani, Erode, are two such elephants. Based on the veterinarians’ prescription, the managers are treating the two for foot rot disease.
The elephants get to (3) their legs in a decoction of seven chemicals, a traditional formula, to get over the problem. The foot rot sets in when the elephants are obese, or stand on hard surface or bitumen-topped roads for long with very little movement. Likewise, two other elephants are also undergoing eye treatment to overcome the ‘watery eye’ problem. This occurs when the elephants’ living (4) is hot. The managers say that the ingredients of the food and the quantity given to the elephants (5) from one to another and are dependent on the age and gender. Based on the two, a body-mass-index of sorts is derived and that determines the food and the quantity.
Right at the start of the camp, the managers have noted down the weight of each elephant. This will be compared to the (6) that they will record when the elephants exit the camp around the second week of January.
The managers say that one important factor in the camp is giving green fodder, which the elephants (7) in plenty in the camp. For the weak elephants, the camp managers give twigs of ‘aal’, ‘arasu’ ‘athi’ trees and also ‘koondapanai’. They add that the managers are also (8) the mahouts and those accompanying the elephants on the ways to keep the animal healthy. This is (9) the mahouts are with the elephants 24x7. And also because the animal should continue to live in a (10) environment.
Q.1. (1) assured (2) prescribed (3) decided (4) convinced (5) established
Q.2. (1) calories (2) starvation (3) greenery (4) diet (5) fast
Q.3. (1) immerse (2) sprinkle (3) saturate (4) drown (5) bury
Q.4. (1) envelope (2) appearance (3) effect (4) presence (5) atmosphere
Q.5. (1) dissent (2) turn (3) vary (4) displace (5) remain
Q.6. (1) gravity (2) load (3) substance (4) weight (5) value
Q.7. (1) get (2) capture (3) earn (4) realize (5) access
Q.8. (1) brainwashing (2) developing (3) Educating (4) asking (5) enriching
Q.9. (1) never (2) whatever (3) however (4) since (5) because
Q.10. (1) sound (2) strong (3) fresh (4) healthy (5)safe
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) Prescribed
For other options:
Convinced (v)- explained
Established (v)- proved
Q.2.(4) Diet
For other options:
Starvation (n)- being hungry
Greenery (n)- green with vegetation
Fast (n)- staying hungry willingly
Q.3.(1) Immerse
For other options:
Sprinkle (v)- spread
Bury
Q. 4.(5) Atmosphere
For other options:
Envelope (n)-cover
Presence (n)-existence
Q.5.(3) Vary
For other options:
Dissent (n)- disagreement
Displace (v)- remove
Remain (v)- be left
Q.6.(4) Weight
For other options:
Gravity (n)-force
Load (n)- burden
Q.7.(1) Get
For other options:
Capture (v)- hold
Access (v)- reach
Q.8.(3) Educating
For other options:
Brainwashing (v)- changing thoughts
Enriching (v)- making better
Q.9.(5) Because
Q10.(4) Healthy
For other options:
Sound (adj)-safe
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VOCABULARY
Q.1- 5.In each of the following question four words are given of which two words, are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning to the given word. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination, by darkening the appropriate oval in your answer sheet.
Q.1. Scanty
A. exiguous B. discrete C. meager D. scarce
(1) Only C (2) Only D (3) Only A and D (4) All except B (5) All of the above
Q.2. Accused
A. dilemma B. implicated C. charged D. transient
(1) Only A and C (2) Only B and C (3) Only B andD (4) All except A (5) All of the above
Q.3. Panic
A. trepidation B. scare C. frenzy D. consternation
(1) Only A (2) Only B (3) Only C (4) Only D (5) All of the above
Q.4. Elusive
A. tricky B. vigilance C. vandalize D. deceptive
(1) Only B (2) Only D (3) Only A and D (4) Only B and C (5) All of the above
Q.5. Limit
A. fracas B. bizarre C. restrain D. wanton
(1) Only A (2) Only C (3) All except A (4) All except D (5) All of the above
ANSWERS
Q.1.(4)
For other options:
Discrete (adj)- different
Q.2.(2)
For other options:
Dilemma (n)- a difficult situation
Transient (adj)-temporary
Q.3.(5)
Q.4.(3)
For other options:
Vandalize (v)- cause destruction
Q.5.(2)
For other options:
Fracas (n)- disturbance
Bizarre (adj)- strange
Wanton (adj)- careless
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COMPREHENSION
Q.1-7.Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below.
Caste restricts opportunity. Restricted opportunity constricts ability. Constricted ability further restricts opportunity. Where caste prevails, opportunity and ability are restricted to ever-narrowing circles of the people. Today, India on the one hand is on the verge of launching its second space shuttle to the moon; on the other hand, its citizens are 'confusion personified'. Amidst all this chaos about caste, creed, vote banks, terrorism and much other worldly ridicule, it is time for us to retrospect and take pragmatic steps towards building a casteless society.
Protesting against conducting a caste-based census would hardly solve the issue, for shunning ourselves from the truth won't make the bitter truth sweet. A country which has suffered the caste system for over a thousand years can't become 'casteless' overnight. A caste-based census was extremely important in a country like ours given the reservations and the quotas that we have to plan. So, instead of criticizing the system, we need to find a solution within the system which would lead us to our goal.
The Indian Constitution doesn't give us an option not to belong to any caste. Our society does, but not the Constitution. An entirely personal and spiritual endeavour such as this definitely doesn't need a government seal, but the lives and thoughts of the great people who preached secularism failed to become a movement because of the above mentioned flaw in our Constitution. If an idea gets constitutionalised or gets governmental back-up, it surely will gain momentum.
It would undoubtedly be a brave decision to enroll oneself as 'casteless', considering the opposition and criticism these people have to face from their families, and only an intellectually cultured mind can do that. So be it a 'dalit' or an upper caste person, who elevates himself as 'casteless', because he is educated, will definitely not need any kind of reservation and he falls into the general category (no quotas, mind you).
There will be some practical problems. Now, because of this categorical shift, there will be need for some alterations in the reservation percentage and a few other minor practical issues, to which solutions can be worked out. But the advantages of this system seem promising.
The children of these 'casteless' parents will, by birth, have nothing tagged to their names, and this continues, generation to generation. Isn't it wonderful to see a tree pop up amidst acres and acres of weed? And won't this tree produce more trees? One day, can't we see a thick forest in that place?
A thousand years later, if even this idea gets corrupted, someone else will find a better solution. As of now, if being casteless can become a constitutional provision, our society will definitely raise itself a few notches higher.
Q.1. Why has the example of ' a tree popping up amidst acres of weed' been cited by the author?
(1) The best of individuals come from socially backward families
(2) Trees which grow in weed do not survive for long
(3) To convey that a small effort from an individual triggers a big movement
(4) An individual alone cannot do much to change the society
(5) Not clear in the passage
Q.2. What is meant by 'confusion personified' as mentioned in the passage?
(1) Confusion prevails in the matters related to government
(2) Society confuses people with its self made concepts
(3) People remain confused about their own caste
(4) People remain confused about every small or big issue
(5) All of the above
Q.3. Which of the following is the author's concern?
(1) The children of 'casteless parents' will have great problem earning their living
(2) The Indian constitution should provide an option to criticize caste system
(3) The case system is nullifying the effect of the progress India has made in different fields
(4) In future being casteless would mean being 'socially backward'
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.4. Why, according to the passage, a caste-based census inevitable in the Indian context?
(1) India is a nation which offers shelter to people coming from all castes and origins
(2) Due to the provision of reservations and quotas
(3) Because of the superstition and prejudices people do not get rid of.
(4) The politicians exploit emotions of the people to their best advantage
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.5. Which of the following is not true about the person who enrolls himself as 'casteless'?
A. He would be discarded by other members of the society
B. Nothing would be tagged to the names of his children
C. He would not demand reservation
D. His financial independence would be gone as soon as he declares himself 'casteless
(1) Only B (2) Only D (3) Only A and B (4) Only A and D (5) All of the above
Q.6. What notion does Indian constitution hold about 'caste system'?
(1) It is the foundation pillar of many Indian societies
(2) However hard we may try but it cannot be uprooted
(3) It is required to prove one's identity in societal aspect
(4) It is a means for the socially backward people to move ahead in any field
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.7. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage?
(1) Where caste prevails, opportunity and ability are allowed
(2) Our society would get better if the idea of being casteless becomes a constitutional provision
(3) The Indian Constitution provides us an option not to belong to any caste
(4) It is difficult to come up with a better solution to the problem of caste system
(5) All of the above
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3)
Caste restricts opportunity. Restricted opportunity constricts ability. Constricted ability further restricts opportunity. Where caste prevails, opportunity and ability are restricted to ever-narrowing circles of the people. Today, India on the one hand is on the verge of launching its second space shuttle to the moon; on the other hand, its citizens are 'confusion personified'. Amidst all this chaos about caste, creed, vote banks, terrorism and much other worldly ridicule, it is time for us to retrospect and take pragmatic steps towards building a casteless society.
Protesting against conducting a caste-based census would hardly solve the issue, for shunning ourselves from the truth won't make the bitter truth sweet. A country which has suffered the caste system for over a thousand years can't become 'casteless' overnight. A caste-based census was extremely important in a country like ours given the reservations and the quotas that we have to plan. So, instead of criticizing the system, we need to find a solution within the system which would lead us to our goal.
The Indian Constitution doesn't give us an option not to belong to any caste. Our society does, but not the Constitution. An entirely personal and spiritual endeavour such as this definitely doesn't need a government seal, but the lives and thoughts of the great people who preached secularism failed to become a movement because of the above mentioned flaw in our Constitution. If an idea gets constitutionalised or gets governmental back-up, it surely will gain momentum.
It would undoubtedly be a brave decision to enroll oneself as 'casteless', considering the opposition and criticism these people have to face from their families, and only an intellectually cultured mind can do that. So be it a 'dalit' or an upper caste person, who elevates himself as 'casteless', because he is educated, will definitely not need any kind of reservation and he falls into the general category (no quotas, mind you).
There will be some practical problems. Now, because of this categorical shift, there will be need for some alterations in the reservation percentage and a few other minor practical issues, to which solutions can be worked out. But the advantages of this system seem promising.
The children of these 'casteless' parents will, by birth, have nothing tagged to their names, and this continues, generation to generation. Isn't it wonderful to see a tree pop up amidst acres and acres of weed? And won't this tree produce more trees? One day, can't we see a thick forest in that place?
A thousand years later, if even this idea gets corrupted, someone else will find a better solution. As of now, if being casteless can become a constitutional provision, our society will definitely raise itself a few notches higher.
Q.1. Why has the example of ' a tree popping up amidst acres of weed' been cited by the author?
(1) The best of individuals come from socially backward families
(2) Trees which grow in weed do not survive for long
(3) To convey that a small effort from an individual triggers a big movement
(4) An individual alone cannot do much to change the society
(5) Not clear in the passage
Q.2. What is meant by 'confusion personified' as mentioned in the passage?
(1) Confusion prevails in the matters related to government
(2) Society confuses people with its self made concepts
(3) People remain confused about their own caste
(4) People remain confused about every small or big issue
(5) All of the above
Q.3. Which of the following is the author's concern?
(1) The children of 'casteless parents' will have great problem earning their living
(2) The Indian constitution should provide an option to criticize caste system
(3) The case system is nullifying the effect of the progress India has made in different fields
(4) In future being casteless would mean being 'socially backward'
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.4. Why, according to the passage, a caste-based census inevitable in the Indian context?
(1) India is a nation which offers shelter to people coming from all castes and origins
(2) Due to the provision of reservations and quotas
(3) Because of the superstition and prejudices people do not get rid of.
(4) The politicians exploit emotions of the people to their best advantage
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.5. Which of the following is not true about the person who enrolls himself as 'casteless'?
A. He would be discarded by other members of the society
B. Nothing would be tagged to the names of his children
C. He would not demand reservation
D. His financial independence would be gone as soon as he declares himself 'casteless
(1) Only B (2) Only D (3) Only A and B (4) Only A and D (5) All of the above
Q.6. What notion does Indian constitution hold about 'caste system'?
(1) It is the foundation pillar of many Indian societies
(2) However hard we may try but it cannot be uprooted
(3) It is required to prove one's identity in societal aspect
(4) It is a means for the socially backward people to move ahead in any field
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.7. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage?
(1) Where caste prevails, opportunity and ability are allowed
(2) Our society would get better if the idea of being casteless becomes a constitutional provision
(3) The Indian Constitution provides us an option not to belong to any caste
(4) It is difficult to come up with a better solution to the problem of caste system
(5) All of the above
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(3)
Q.4.(2)
Q.5.(4)
Q.5.(4)
Q.6.(5)
Q.7.(2)
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ERROR DETECTION
Q.1-5. Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any 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, mark your answer as (5).
Q.1. A new system to monitor (1)/ the attendance of government school teachers(2)/ is being introduced (3)/in the district (4)/ No error (5)
Q.2. Labourers are busy applying white cement (1)/on the tombs of the palace (2)/after completions of which (3)/ they would paint it afresh (4)/ No error (5)
Q.3. The employees are expected (1)/to plan their expenditure (2)/and avail loans (3)/prudently and responsibly(4)/ No error (5)
Q.4. The poster content provoked (1)/one section of a community (2)/ and the police were deployed (3)/at the area to control the situation (4)/ No error (5)
Q.5. The international stadium (1/) would offer good facilities (2/)and opportunities to both (3)/national and international level sportsperson.(4)/ No error (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5)
Q.2.(3) ‘Completion’ would be used – ‘completion’ is an abstract noun which can never have a plural form
Q.3.(3) ‘Avail’ should be followed by ‘of’
Q.4.(4) ‘In’ should replace ‘at’- to make the sentence correct
Q.5.(5)
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
Q.1-5.Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase
given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark (5) as the answer.
Q.1. He behaved though it was his fault, but we knew he was not responsible for it.
(1) even though it was (2) though it was not
(3) as if it was (4) despite it was not
(5) No correction required
Q.2. She never felt that it was not of her business to get involved in somebody else’s family matter.
(1) were not of her business (2) was none of her business
(3) was of not her business (4) was not of her businesses
(5) No correction required
Q.3. Being born in a certain family is not in our control.
(1) Be born (2) Taking born
(3) By birth (4) Being borned
(5) No correction required
Q.4. I was taken back by his sudden comment on this issue.
(1) would be taken back by (2) was taken backwards by
(3) was taken back for (4) was taken aback by
(5) No correction required
Q.5. In a matter of seconds, we come to know of what is happening anywhere in the world.
(1) came to know of (2) come to be known of
(3) come to know off (4) are coming to know of
(5) No correction required
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) Use ‘as if it was’ in place of ‘though it was’.
Q.2.(2) Use ‘was none of her business’ in place of ‘was not of her business’.
Q.3.(5)
Q.4.(4) Use ‘was taken aback by’ in place of ‘was taken back by’.
Q.5.(5)
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Q.1-5. In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces. Below each five pairs of words have been denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentences in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q.1. The athletes have been able to establish how the ——————substance——————— their body.
(1) prohibit, enters (2) prohibits, enter (3) prohibiting, entering (4) prohibit, enter (5) prohibited , entered
Q.2. The judges made it clear that they were not —————to pass —————direction.
(1) apprehension, any (2) divided , many (3) inclined , any (4) ruled , some (5) curiosity , much
Q.3. HRD ministry issued a detailed gazette notification ——————all the central educational institutions to abide ———the decision.
(1) asking, by (2) demanded, from (3) revert, to (4) applaud, at (5) giving , in
Q.4. They have been requesting the authority for —————sometime, but no ——————response has come through.
(1) quiet, desire (2) quite , positive (3) quiet , authority (4) quit, negativity (5) quite , potential
Q.5. ———————yarn available at a low price had been one of the —————demands of the weavers.
(1) Doing, measure (2) Implementing, best (3) Happening , popularity (4) Making , major (5) Associating , most
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5) prohibited , entered
Q.2.(3) Inclined , any
For other option:
Apprehension- fear
Q.3.(1) asking , by
For other options:
revert- to reply
applaud- to express approval
Q.4.(2) quite , positive
For other options:
Authority – person having power
Potential - having strength
Q.5.(4) Making , major
For other options:
implementing – to put to practice
associating- connecting
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Q.1-5. Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C),(D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Without a productive labour force.
(B) Among the natural resources which can be called upon in natural plans for development.
(C) Including effective leadership and intelligent middle management.
(D) Possibly the most important is human labour.
(E) No amount of foreign assistance or of natural wealth can ensure successful development.
Q.1. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.2. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.3. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.4. Which of the following should be the Last sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.5. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
ANSWERS
B is the first sentence after rearrangement because only B is independent .B and D is mandatory pair A continues the idea given in B and D so it is 3rd sentence and A,C is mandatory pair, and E ends the topic so it is last.
Q.1.(2) B
Q.2.(4) D
Q.3.(1) A
Q.4.(3) C
Q.5.(5) E
The correct sequence is BDACE
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MISAPPROPRIATION
Q.1-5. In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are numbered (1),(2),(3) and (4) . One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt & also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5) “All correct” as your answer.
Q.1. The Economic upheaval in one part of the world has direct bearing on the economic activties
Q.1. The Economic upheaval in one part of the world has direct bearing on the economic activties
(1) (2) (3) (4)
across the globe. All correct.
(5)
Q.2. All parts of the world are tied to each other inextricable through electronic media. All correct
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Q.3. At the summit, extensive discussions were held on the challenges currently being faced by the
Q.2. All parts of the world are tied to each other inextricable through electronic media. All correct
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Q.3. At the summit, extensive discussions were held on the challenges currently being faced by the
(1) (2) (3)
human society which include debt and sustainabilyty. All correct
(4) (5)
Q.4. The world leaders also shed light on various other partinant issues facing the world at present. (1) (2) (3) (4)
(4) (5)
Q.4. The world leaders also shed light on various other partinant issues facing the world at present. (1) (2) (3) (4)
All correct
(5)
Q.5. Renuable energy technologies have made significant contributions to solving some of the most (1) (2) (3)
(5)
Q.5. Renuable energy technologies have made significant contributions to solving some of the most (1) (2) (3)
urgent problems the world is facing. All correct
(4) (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(4) Activities in the correct spelling
Q.2.(3) Inextricably should be used
Q.3.(4) Sustainability is the correct spelling
Q.4.(3) Pertinent is the correct spelling
Q.5.(1) Reviewable is the correct spelling
(4) (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(4) Activities in the correct spelling
Q.2.(3) Inextricably should be used
Q.3.(4) Sustainability is the correct spelling
Q.4.(3) Pertinent is the correct spelling
Q.5.(1) Reviewable is the correct spelling
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SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
Q.1-5. In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are numbered (1),(2),(3) and (4) . One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt & also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5) “No error” as your answer.
Q.1. The red blossoms accented the prevailing pink of the house front. No error
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Q.2. Our strongest reason for siding with the communist is because our father is a communist.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
No error
(5)
Q.3. He ordered the servants to prepare a feast had the gates opened and to fire a salute.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
No error
(5)
Q.4. The pilot revealed that his airbus was carrying not less than three hundred passengers
(1) (2) (3)
last evening. No error
(4) (5)
Q.5. The nineteenth Ammendement to the constitution gave women the right to vote in the
(1) (2) (3)
elections of 1920. No error
(4) (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) Use ascented in place of accented.
Q.2.(4) Use ‘that’ in place of because as the word ‘reason’ has already been used.
Q.3.(3) Use “when” in place of had
Q.4.(3) Write more than in place of less than
Q.5.(1) The correct spelling is amendment.
(4) (5)
Q.5. The nineteenth Ammendement to the constitution gave women the right to vote in the
(1) (2) (3)
elections of 1920. No error
(4) (5)
Q.1.(2) Use ascented in place of accented.
Q.2.(4) Use ‘that’ in place of because as the word ‘reason’ has already been used.
Q.3.(3) Use “when” in place of had
Q.4.(3) Write more than in place of less than
Q.5.(1) The correct spelling is amendment.
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ERROR DETECTION
Q.1-5. Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (5).
Q.1. While one part of the TV programme carried the football game ,the (1)/ other part shows the (2)/ training(3)/ of the tennis(4)/ No Error(5)
Q.2. Prior to the examination(1) / the instructor had told us to keep (2)/ an eye on the time to(3)/ write clearly and no cheating(4) /No Error (5)
Q.3. The rainy season(1)/ had already began(2)/ by the time they arrived(3)/ in Burma that year(4)/
No Error (5)
Q.4. Whenever these three (1)/ eminent scientist spoke to(2)/ each other an argument(3)/ was sure(4) No Error (5)
Q.5. There was scarcely(1)/ on time given to think about(2)/the problem before the bell (3)/at the end of class(4)/ No Error(5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) "Showed" should replace "shows because the sentence is in past tense."
Q.2.(2) "Not to cheat" should replace "nocheating because and connects the safe same from of verb."
Q.3.(2) "Begun"should replace "begun"because had is followed by v3 from.
Q.4.(3) "One another" should replace"each other" because one another is used for more than two persons.
Q.5.(2) "Any" should replace "no" because scascely already given negative sense and double negative is not used in a sentence.
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FILL IN THE BLANKS
Q.1-5. In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces. Below each five pairs of words have been denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled in the blanks inorder to make a meaningful sentence.
Q.1. Football evokes a ________ response in India compared to cricket, that almost _____the nation.
(1) magnifying, manipulates (2) fascinating, forbids (3) lukewarm, electrifies (4) wild, shakes (5) tentative, guides
Q.2. The cigarette manufactures’ association has _________ to _________in aggressive promotion.
(1) decided, indulge (2) calculated, call (3) forgotten, motivate (4) predicted, plant (5) cared, sell
Q.3. Social studies, Science, ______of health and safety, the very atmosphere of classroom, are few of the important areas for the ______of proper emotional reactions.
(1) course, clearance (2) matters, formation (3) areas, rulings (4) radius, spirit (5) mature, provision
Q.4. The chief idea of one very ________type of traveler is to see as many objects of ________ as he possibly can.
(1) measure, hate (2) minor, power (3) error, fun (4) yielding, utility (5) common, interest
Q.5. Learning is more efficient when it is _______. It is less efficient when it is _____.
(1) fast, slowly (2) rapidly, turtle-slow (3) tedious, obedient (4) fun, drudgery (5) growing, imparting
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) Lukewarm- indifferent
Electrifies- thrill, amaze
For other options:
Magnifying- enlarging, intensifying
Manipulates- maneuver
Fascinating- interesting, spellbinding
Forbid- prohibit an action
Tentative- conditional, experimental
Q.2.(1) decided, indulge
Indulge- perform service
Predicted- express an outcome in advance
Q.3.(2) matters, formation
Q.4.(5) common. Interest
For other options:
Yielding- accommodating
Q.5.(4) fun, Drudgery
Drudgery- hard, tedious work
For other options:
Turtle-slow- very slow
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COMPREHENSION
Q.1-10.Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some questions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stipulated that debit cards would be issued to customers having Savings Bank and Current Accounts but not to cash credit or loan account holders. Banks may issue only online debit cards, including co-branded debit cards where there is an immediate debit to the customers’ account, and where straight through processing is involved.
Banks are, henceforth, not permitted to issue offline-debit cards. Banks which are now issuing offline debit cards may conduct a review of their offline debit card operations and discontinue operations of such cards within a period of six months from the date of the circular issued.
Banks were also asked to ensure that customers were duly informed regarding switching over to online debit cards. However, till such time as offline cards were phased out, the outstanding balances / unspent balances stored on the cards would be subject to computation of reserve requirements.
As per the notification, no bank shall dispatch a card to a customer unsolicited, except in the case where the card is a replacement for a card already held by the customer. Each bank shall make available to the cardholders in writing, a set of contractual terms and conditions governing the issue and use of such a card. These terms shall maintain a fair balance between the interests of the parties concerned and shall be expressed clearly.
The terms shall specify that the bank shall be responsible for direct losses incurred by a cardholder due to a system malfunction directly within the bank’s control. However, banks would not be held liable for any loss caused by a technical breakdown of the payment system if the breakdown of the system was recognizable for the cardholder by a message on the display of the device or otherwise known. The responsibility of the bank for the non-execution or defective execution of the transaction is limited to the principal sum and the loss of interest subject to the provisions of the law governing the terms.
With a view to reducing the instances of misuse of lost/stolen cards, the apex bank asked banks to issue cards with photographs of the cardholder or any other advanced methods that may evolve from time to time. Banks should undertake review of their operations/issue of debit cards on half-yearly basis. The review would include, inter-alia, card usage analysis, including cards not used for long durations due to their inherent risks.
Banks were asked to ensure to put in place an effective mechanism for redressal of customer complaints. The name, designation, address and contact number of important executives as well as the grievance redressal officer of the bank may be displayed on the website. Also, there should be a system of acknowledging customers’ complaints for follow-up, such as complaint number / docket number.
With a view to reducing the instances of misuse of lost/stolen cards, the apex bank asked banks to issue cards with photographs of the cardholder or any other advanced methods that may evolve from time to time. Banks should undertake review of their operations/issue of debit cards on half-yearly basis. The review would include, inter-alia, card usage analysis, including cards not used for long durations due to their inherent risks.
Banks were asked to ensure to put in place an effective mechanism for redressal of customer complaints. The name, designation, address and contact number of important executives as well as the grievance redressal officer of the bank may be displayed on the website. Also, there should be a system of acknowledging customers’ complaints for follow-up, such as complaint number / docket number.
Q.1. Why have banks been asked to discontinue their offline debit card operations?
(1) Offline debit card issuing system has been facing problems for quite sometime
(2) As per the new circular, debit cards will be issued online only
(3) Banks should make use of the latest technology available
(4) With offline debit card system any transaction takes a long time.
(5) None of these
Q.2. Which of the following has been referred as ‘Apex bank’ in the passage?
(1) Bank Issuing the online debit card
(2) Bank which still offers offline debit cards
(3) Every bank which is governed by RBI
(4) Reserve Bank Of India
(5) None of these
Q.3. Which of the following is/are essential to be displayed on website for redressal of customer complaints?
A. Complaint number / docket number
B. Complaint type
C. Details of grievance redressal officer of the bank
D. Details of important executives
(1) Only C (2) Only A and C (3) All except B (4) All except A (5) All of the above
Q.4. How much time have the banks been given to discontinue operations of offline debit cards ?
(1) 1 year (2) 3 months (3) 1 month (4) 6 months (5) 2 weeks
Q.5. Which of the following is FALSE, according to the passage?
(1) Every year Banks should undertake review of their operations/issue of debit cards.
(2) Banks should resort to advanced methods to reduce the instances of misuse of lost/stolen cards
(3) Bank would be responsible for direct losses incurred by a cardholder because of a system malfunction directly within the bank’s control
(4) Each bank should make available to the cardholders in writing, a set of contractual terms and conditions governing the issue and use of a debit card
(5) All of the above
Q.6. Which of the following should maintain a fair balance between the interests of the parties concerned, as per the notification?
(1) Contractual terms
(2) Circular issued
(3) Review of banks’ operations/issue of debit cards
(4) System of acknowledging customers’ complaints
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.7-8.Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold, as used in the passage.
Q.7. Liable
(1) Responsible (2) Innocent (3) Caught (4) Inclined (5) Disciplined
Q.8. Duly
(1) Suitably (2) Equally (3) Nicely (4) Properly (5) Liberally
Q.9-10.Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Q.9. Inherent
(1) Integral (2) External (3) Essential (4) Incidental (5) Original
Q.10. Dispatch
(1) Hurry (2) Send (3) Receive (4) Perform (5) Destroy
ANSWER
Q.1.(2)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(3)
Q.4.(4)
Q.4.(4)
Q.5.(1)
Q.6.(1)
Q.7.(1) Responsible
For other options:
Inclined (v)- interested
Q.8.(4) Properly
For other options:
Liberally (adv)- with liberty
Q.9.(2) External
For other options:
Essential (adj)- important
Incidental (adj)- by chance
Q.10.(3) Receive
Q.6.(1)
Q.7.(1) Responsible
For other options:
Inclined (v)- interested
Q.8.(4) Properly
For other options:
Liberally (adv)- with liberty
Q.9.(2) External
For other options:
Essential (adj)- important
Incidental (adj)- by chance
Q.10.(3) Receive
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REARRANGEMENT
Q.1-5. Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below.
(A) But seriously, how much would you pay to know what thoughts are swimming around in someone else’s head?
(B) In most fictional movies, thus, the idea of reading minds-of seeing the private intentions of another, and the possibility of intervening in those plans - has always been highly attractive.
(C) Such fantastic questions have long been the bread and butter of fiction,
(D) Today, more than four centuries since the phrase, “A penny for your thoughts?”, was first recorded, inflationary accounting makes that ancient penny was worth more than $40.
(E) The going rate for a “thought”-a probe into the thinking of another-was once quite a bargain.
(F) And if you could really know their truthfulness, how much more would you pay?
(G) Even with the sliding value of the dollar, this still seems quite a bargain.
Q.1. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(1) F (2) D (3) C (4) G (5) B
Q.2. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) G (4) D (5) F
Q.3. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1) F (2) G (3) C (4) B (5) A
Q.4. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH (Last) sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.5. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
ANSWERS
Q.1-5. The correct rearrangement is EDGAFCB
Q.1.(2) D
Q.2.(1) A
Q.3.(3) C
Q.4.(2) B
Q.5.(5) E
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ERROR DETECTION
Q.1-5. Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any 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, mark your answer as (5).
Q.1. Medicines for treatment of tuberculosis (1)/will now be available (2)/for free at all (3)/chemical shops and corporate hospitals. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.2. A young community activist began a road journey (1)/though 21 countries to emphasize(2)/ the need for peace (3)/ between India and Pakistan (4)/ No error (5)
Q.3. Urdu language played (1)/a pivotal role (2)/ in national integration (3)/during the war of independence. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.4. Without waiting for(1)/ the instructions from the government(2)/ some cable operators in (3)/ the city had block the news. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.5. A long coastline means(1)/ better opportunities for (2)/ fishing which solves unemployed (3)/ and food problems to a certain extent (4)/ No error (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5)
Q.2.(2) ‘Through’ should replace ‘to’ to make the sentence meaningful
Q.3.(5)
Q.4.(4) use ‘blocked’ in place of ‘block’.
Q.5.(3) use ‘unemployment’ instead of ‘unemployed’.
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HOMONYMS
Q.1-5.In each question,
there are three sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are
italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/
phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/ phrase(s) to form correct
sentence. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
Q.1. Characters tie events (A)/ invents
(B) in a story together and provide a thread of continuity and meaning.
His close confidant (A)/
confident (B) knew all of his secrets and was not ready to help
us.
Though (A)/ Through
(B) known for its artistic merits, the film nonetheless did poorly at the
box office.
(1) AAA (2) BBB (3)
ABA (4) BAB (5) AAB
Q.2. The meeting ended without any plans for farther
(A)/ further (B) discussions.
As a result, everyone treats the
other as an adversely (A)/ adversary (B) rather
than an ally.
He studied the creation, inhabitation
(A)/ inhibition (B) and demise of the colony.
(1) AAA (2) BBB (3)
BBA (4) AAB (5) BAB
Q.3. She prepared an apple pie for the desert
(A)/ dessert (B) today.
Avocado pear (A)/ peer
(B) trees usually require sub tropical conditions to flourish.
Amount
of commission earned will vary (A)/ very (B)
between employees.
(1) AAB (2) BAA (3)
ABA (4) BAB (5) AAA
Q.4. Beside (A)/ Besides (B)
being difficult, grammar can be confusing.
There
are hundreds of children around the country who will be adversely affected
(A)/
effected (B) by this ruling.
The
balance of power will shift to the East as China and India involve (A)/
evolve (B).
(1) BAB (2) ABA (3)
AAB (4) BBA (5) BAA
Q.5. It was a tough situation and Manasi was
taking pain (A)/ pane (B) to make it better.
The
police, during the raid, ceased (A)/ seized (B) all
the arms and ammunitions in
their
possession.
The
principal (A)/ principle (B) scolded the students
for creating chaos during the recess.
(1) AAA (2) BBB (3)
BAB (4) AAB (5) ABA
ANSWERS
Q.1.(1) AAA
Q.2.(3) BBA
Q.3.(2) BAA
Q.4.(1) BAB
Q.5.(5)
ABA
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CLOZE TEST
Q.1-10.In the following passage there are
blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the
passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which fits the
blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Social
networking sites are immensely useful in (1) boundaries when spreading
social messages. But the flip (2) of social networking sites is their (3)
for spreading destruction and social malaise. The latter trend was seen in
two recent uses of social networking. The first one was of a man selling his
grandchild to a businessman in Delhi for Rs 8 lakh after striking a deal using
Facebook. The other was the Dow Jones falling by 143 points after hackers sent
a message — ‘Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured’ —
from the Twitter handle of a news organization. The Syrian Electronic Army,
which had (4) the Reuters feed last year, took credit for this. Social
networking sites have shrunk the world and connected the most disparate of
people like never before. However, it is the challenges (5) by its dark
underbelly that governments around the world have not been able to control.
China,
despite it denying any part in it, has been (6) in its cyber attacks on
countries and organizations that have spoken against its interests. A recent
example of Beijing’s use of cyber space to (7) unpalatable views was the
attack on the New York Times’ website after it ran a feature exposing former
premier Wen Jiabao’s wealth. Many countries, including India, have been victims
of Chinese hackers. Al-Qaeda has been using the Internet, especially
video-sharing platforms and social networking sites, for (8) and
recruitment.
To
think that a single tweet can affect international markets and in other cases
escalate tension between two nations is spine chilling. Does this mean that the
government should roll down the shutters on social networking sites? Definitely
not. Real-time censoring of Internet traffic, given the volume (which is only
going to increase), is unthinkable. Governments, especially in India, should,
through its various wings, create more Internet awareness and give, cyber
monitoring cells in the police and other agencies ,more teeth. Internet and
social networking sites are here to stay and evolve; shying away from them or
banning them will be (9). Governments should be one step ahead of forces
that exploit these platforms for (10) purposes. This is the only way it
can really get a handle on things.
Q.1. (1)
migrating (2) replicating (3) transcending (4)accomplishing (5)
organizing
Q.2. (1)
turn (2) schedule (3) cases (4) corner (5)
side
Q.3. (1)
potential (2) inherent (3) sluggish (4) latency (5)
litigation
Q.4. (1)
concerned (2) hacked (3) captivated (4) overwrought (5) irate
Q.5. (1)
masquerade (2) preferred (3) juxtaposed (4) posed (5)
transformed
Q.6. (1)
notorious (2) obvious (3) adorable (4) chosen (5)
salient
Q.7. (1)
utilize (2) welcome (3) assist (4) hoodwink (5)
stymie
Q.8. (1)
publication (2) brainstorming (3) propaganda (4) fundamental (5)
tradition
Q.9. (1)
intellectua (2)
counterproductive (3)
miserably (4)
idle (5)
vainglorious
Q.10. (1)
ethical (2) voluminous (3) lawful (4)
virtuous (5) nefarious
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) Transcending
For other options:
Migrating (v)-traveling to another
place
Replicating (v)- copying
Accomplishing (v)- completing
Q.2.(5) Side
Q.3.(1) Potential
For other options:
Inherent (adj)-elementary
Sluggish (adj)-inactive
Latency (n)-suspension
Litigation (n)-matter coming
before court
Q.4.(2) Hacked
For other options:
Overwrought (adj)- exhausted and
excited
Irate (adj)- angry
Q.5.(4)
Posed
For other options:
Masquerade (n)-disguise
Juxtaposed (v)- place side by side
Q.6.(1) Notorious
For other options:
Obvious (adj)- clear
Adorable (adj)-lovable
Salient (adj)- prominent
Q.7.(5) Stymie
For other options:
Hoodwink (v)- deceive
Q.8.(3) Propaganda
For other options:
Fundamental (adj)- basic
Q.9.(2) Counterproductive
For other options:
Miserably (adv)- badly
Vainglorious (adj)-boastful
Q.10.(5) Nefarious
For other options:
Voluminous (adj)-vast
Virtuous (adj)-ethical
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FILL IN THE BLANKS
Q.1-5.In each of the following sentences there are
two blank spaces. Below each five pairs of words have been denoted by numbers
(1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which pair of words can be filled in the
blanks inorder to make a meaningful sentence.
Q.1. A
day —— call is one which tells you to buy or ————— a share on the same day.
(1)
trading, share (2) trading, sell (3) trades, sell (4) trading, buy (5)
trading, close
Q.2. It
is ———— to read the SMS: “Make money trading equity derivatives up to 95%
—————.
(1)
heartening, accurate (2)
hard, only
(3)
heartening, approximation (4)
hard, accurate
(5)
heartening, accuracy
Q.3. The
Food Corporation of India is —— to sell wheat ———— spot exchanges for bulk and
retail purchasers.
(1)
making, through (2)
planning, while (3)
planning, through (4) making,
across (5)
making, within
Q.4. The
post - reforms ———— economic sentiment has —————— up pre-placement offers and
pre-placement interviews at the country’s top non-IIM management
institutes.
(1)
negative, fired (2)
positive, fired (3)
positive, shot
(4)
positive, given (5)
positive, done
Q.5. When
the mid-term review of the employee’s performance does not ————— expectations,
an escalation to senior managers may not help because often, senior managers
are ——— in reviews.
(1)
meet, involve (2)
work, indulged (3)
meet, indulge
(4)
beyond, involved (5)
meet, involved
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) trading, sell
Q.2.(5) heartening, accuracy
For other options:
Approximation (n)-estimation
Q.3.(3) planning, through
For other options:
Across (prep)-in all parts of
Through (prep)- by the medium of
Q.4.(2) positive, fired
For other options:
Shot (v)- went up/ incresed
Q.5.(5) Meet, involved
For other options:
Beyond (prep)- Over
Indulge (v)- get into
something
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REARRANGEMENT OF SENTENCES
Q.1-5.Rearrange the following sentences (A),(B),(C),
(D),(E),(F),(G) and (H) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A)
As one who had the good fortune of being
in the company
(B)
The world of Indian classical music has
become poorer
(C)
He was very kind at heart and would
pacify them immediately
(D)
Of some of his disciples in the
1960s, I was wonderstruck by the preparation
(E)
He expected from his students before a
concert.
(F)
We have lost a musician who could
hold the audience spellbound
(G)
With the passing of the great sitar
maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar.
(H)
While he used to get annoyed with them at
the slightest sign of imperfection
Q.1. Which
of the following is the SIXTH statement after rearrangement?
(1)
F (2) D (3) H (4) A (5) E
Q.2. Which
of the following is the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
(1)
E (2) D (3) H (4) B (5) A
Q.3. Which
of the following is the EIGHTH statement after rearrangement?
(1)
F (2) C (3) E (4) A (5) G
Q.4.
Which of the following is the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(1)
G (2) D (3) C (4) E (5) B
Q.5. Which
of the following is the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1)
C (2) D (3) F (4) A (5) E
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(2)
Q.4.(1)
Q.5.(3)
The arrangement is BGFADEHC. The
paragraph is about Pandit Ravi Shankar and the irreparable loss caused to the
music world due to his death. Further, it has been mentioned he was a
perfectionist and had the potential to charm the audience.
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MISAPPROPRIATION
Q.1-8.In each set below five words have been
printed which are numbered (1), (2), (3),(4) and (5). One of these words may be
wrongly spelt.Find out the wrongly spelt word. The number of that word is the
answer. If all the words are correctly spelt and are appropriate, the answer is
(5) i.e. "All correct".
Q.1. Inadequate
employ skills and lack of confidence are some of the major hindrances
these
(1) (2) (3)
children face in finding gainful
employment All correct
(4) (5)
Q.2. The
professor aprised the students about the scope of psychology
and its role and functions in
(1) (2) (3)
our daily routine All correct
(4) (5)
Q.3. The
real estate businessmen have created an artificial scarcity of
land thereby making it
(1) (2) (3)
costly All correct
(4) (5)
Q.4. One
of the biggest concerns for pet owners is the constraint
that they cannot take their pets
(1) (2) (3)
out when they roam round in
public places All correct
(4) (5)
Q.5. With
stock markets on the upswing, iquity mutual
funds have started to reward investors
(1) (2) (3) (4)
All correct
(5)
Q.6. All
the elected representatives in the state would soon be able to availed
the benefits of
(1) (2)
cashless treatment at selected
government and private hospitals All correct
(3) (4) (5)
Q.7. An
increasing number of accidents happen as cranes are driven along
roads from
(1) (2)
one worksight to another even
during peak hours All correct
(3)
(4) (5)
Q.8. Weeding
out
fake ration cards is going on
and once the work is completed,issuance of new
(1) (2) (3) (4)
cards would begin. All correct
(5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(1)
‘Employable ‘ should be used- an adjective is
required at this place
Q.2.(1) ‘Apprised’ is the correct spelling
Q.3.(5)
Q.4.(4)
‘Roaming around’ is used – which means
‘walking around for enjoyment’
Q.5.(3) ‘Equity’ is the correct spelling
Q.6.(2)
‘Avail’ should be used – first form of verb
should come after ‘to’
Q.7.(3) ‘Worksite’ is the correct word which means
‘site where the work is in progress’
Q.8.(5)
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COMPREHENSION
Q.1-10.Read the following
passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have
been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some
questions.
During
the last two decades, physicians and mental health professionals have begun to
discover the limitations of western allopathic medicine. The focus is on
pathology and disease rather than on prevention. The destructiveness of so many
pharmaceutical and surgical remedies, the separation of physical and emotional
problems, the assumption of an asymmetrical relationship between an
all-powerful physician and a submissive patient have led clinics and
researchers to look for answers in other traditions and cultures.
It
is indeed disappointing in this context, that in India, with its long tradition
of the body-mind continuum, health efforts are so largely dependent on the
allopathic system which is now being increasingly rejected by western
medical scientists. However, any wide open, fuzzy field like ‘holistic health’
offers abundant opportunities for fraud and overpromise. The new paradigm of
health is not a licence for quackery. Holistic health is a perspective,
not a specialisation or a discipline.
The body-mind is a process,
so is healing or making whole. It was discovered that it is not the simple
physical change but rather the state of mind that is the key to health. This
state has been called ‘restful alertness,’ ‘passive volition’, ‘deliberate
betting’ etc. Cumulative stresses seem to melt under this seemingly paradoxical
state, restoring natural flow to the body-mind whirlpool.
Clearly, health services, as we
know them, are essential but, equally clearly, they are not enough. There is an
urgent need to blend the ancient traditional ways with some of the discoveries
of modern medicine to make way for a truly healthy society. The first and most
important area deserving urgent attention is child health care.
Conventionally,
it is the doctor and the hospitals that are seen at the centre of all health
care; the mother and the child are at the periphery. It is perhaps necessary to
see the mother as the centre of child health care. It is she who is the highest
level health worker not by training or in qualifications but in time and love,
in the special knowledge of her own children, in the breadth of ‘integrated
services’ she provides and in the permanent presence she brings to her child’s
life. This indeed was the basis of the ancient child care practice and it is
well that it is being rediscovered. The implications of this are manifold.
Mother must be imparted the knowledge, skills and techniques required
for her to do the job well. The old civilisations did this through word of
mouth from one generation to another. Modern civilisations can improve on this
but the essence will remain the same.
Q.1. Which
of the following is most likely in disagreement with the passage?
(1)
The western allopathic system of cure places less emphasis on prevention of
disease and more on its treatment.
(2)
The western allopathic system is an extension of India’s ancient medical
system.
(3)
The allopathic system is being rejected by Western medical scientists.
(4)
The allopathic system has takers in India.
(5) All of the above
Q.2. Which
one of the following does not characterize the ‘holistic’ approach in medicine?
(1)
It is as susceptible to fraudulent
practices as is any other approach.
(2) Holistic health is a perspective and not a
specialization or a discipline.
(3) It is in tune with western culture and
traditions.
(4) None of the above
(5) All of the above
Q.3. Which
of the following is in agreement with the passage?
(1) A judicious blending of traditional and modern
systems of medicine is what is required.
(2) More research work needs to be done and
facilities increased for western allopathic medicine to be successful.
(3) The centre for child health-care is the
primary health-care centre
(4) The allopathic system of cure is increasingly
being rejected by Indians
(5) Both 3&4
Q.4. The
centre of child health care should be
(1)
father (2) mother (3) doctor (4) hospitals (5) medical
fraternity
Q.5-7.Choose the word most similar in
meaning to the word printed in bold, as used in the passage.
Q.5. Limitations
(1)
Prohibition (2) Benefits (3) Constraints (4) Extent (5)
Infinity
Q.6. Assumption
(1)
Manipulation (2) Succession (3) Hindrance (4) Belief (5)
Deduction
Q.7. Imparted
(1)
Separated (2) United (3) Dragged (4) Pushed (5)
Given
Q.8-10. Choose the word which is most nearly
the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the
passage.
Q.8. Rejected
(1)
Declined (2) Supported (3) Insulted (4) Abandoned (5)
Deserted
Q.9. Quackery
(1)
Mischief (2) Honesty (3) Liberty (4) Sound (5)
Dissatisfaction
Q.10. Restoring
(1)
Saving (2) Accumulating (3) Adopting (4) Hampering (5) Improving
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) The passage dwells on the weakness of the
western allopathic system of cure. The emphasis is more on the pathology and
disease than on prevention, so much so that the system is increasingly being
rejected by western medical scientists.
Q.2.(3)
Q.3.(1)
Q.4.(2)
Q.5.(3) Constraints
Limitations-
disadvantages
Q.6.(4)
Q.7.(5) Given
Q.8.(2) Supported
Q.9.(2)
Quackery- Deceitfulness, deception
Q.10.(4) Hampering
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PARAGRAPH COMPLETION
Q.1-5.In each of the following paragraphs there is one blank space. Below each sentence has been denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which sentence can be filled up in the blank to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Q.1. It is difficult being a marketer in the digital age but now you feel you are on top of things. Your corporate website is finally optimised. ——————————————and have successfully grown communities on all of them. For those segments of your business that require mobile apps, you’ve developed apps straddling various operating systems. You’ve got the hang of digital out-of-home and have started building interactivity into your retail spaces as well. You have tied up two sets of agencies for your digital and physical strategies and are happy you roped in the absolute best in the business.
(1) Customers today are bouncing in and out of multiple channels across different devices.
(2) You have leveraged most of the social channels your customers are likely to use
(3) Corporate budgets have yet to align to support all these channels
(4) It is increasingly difficult to determine where in-store retailing ends and e-commerce begins.
(5) Companies need to build an integrated communication strategy.
Q.2. ——————————————now as the Indian Railways is working on a brand new ticketing website that promises to be three times faster than the existing IRCTC ticketing portal. The larger plan is to phase out the present IRCTC site. And if all goes well, the new portal would start functioning by November. In a step towards setting up a new portal, its Beta version (development stage) would be available on the www.irctc.co.in The users wanting a new booking experience different from the present IRCTC site can access it.
(1) From the existing 2000 tickets per minute, the idea is to create a system
(2) The aim is to achieve user delight through technology solution in railways
(3) IRCTC books five lakh tickets per day
(4) A separate journey planning would be available from the ticket booking stage so as to ease out the booking process.
(5) Failed transactions during online booking of train tickets would be a thing of the past
Q.3. Are you a city resident constantly worrying that the food you eat is contaminated with chemical substances? Are you still nostalgic about the good old days when you ate fresh vegetables and fruits grown in the backyard of the house or on a patch owned by the family? Urbanization not just ate up green patches but also turned us into just consumers. ———————————————
(1) These house gardens can even be set up on terrace tops or around homes
(2) A major problem for people who seek to grow plants on their terrace and such little spaces is that the soil is heavy
(3) These healthy and organic produce would be enough to meet a family’s needs
(4) With it many of us have lost the skills of cultivating vegetables or even growing plants
(5) Experts on various topics spoke on how to make use of the best farming practices, with the minimum investment and effort.
Q.4. Looking at the flourishing big retails stores under one roof, ————————————as Great Indian Retail Shows’ most transparent form is mushrooming fast. All leading retail stores Big Bazaar, Subhiksha, Reliance, Easy day market, Needs Supermarket, More, SRS Value Bazaar etc are slowly making huge impact. Shopping in retail stores has its benefits as they are the most convenient place for shopping that saves time and energy of the customers by offering everything under one roof. For the middle class people with higher disposable incomes retails stores are of course a fad.
(1) Timing, patrol and parking are other factors that come into the consideration while going to big retail stores
(2) For daily use items, one cannot always go to the far off malls
(3) It seems once popular kirana shops of the city are fading away from the minds of people
(4) The companies are willing to give discounts and give free sample too as they get wide publicity
(5) For these items, one has to depend on the road side or neighborhood kirana shops
Q.5. A signature campaign to save trees in and around the city was launched by Treewalk, a forum of environmentalists. The campaign, titled Signature Tree, was organized under four trees around the state Secretariat. Though these trees have escaped the axe several times, they are back in the hit list now. The activists selected a three-decade-old banyan tree as ‘Signature Tree’, ———————————————
(1) The corporation have felled 10000 trees in the city for constructing concrete jungles
(2) The group had arranged a signature campaign to their protest against the endosulfan issue
(3) They are going on destroying the nature and beauty of the city.
(4) More than 300 signatures were collected on the first day
(5) Which has been providing taxi drivers and hawkers respite from the sun.
ANSWERS
Q.1.(2) The paragraph is about the strategy that the marketers adopt to survive the competition in the market.
Q.2.(5) The paragraph is about the new website of Indian railways being made to provide faster and efficient ticket booking facility.
Q.3.(4) The paragraph is about the problem of loss of green cover and people’s inability to engage in planting, due to urbanization
Q.4.(3) The paragraph is about flourishing retail business and its impact on kirana shops.
Q.5.(5) The paragraph is about a unique initiative by ‘Treewalk’ to save some selected trees in the city
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COMPREHENSION
Q.1-10. Read 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.
Does India need a new law for consumer protection in finance? One lesson from the global financial crisis is that unsuitable housing loans sold to poor, uneducated consumers could pull down the world’s financial system. Very few people would have believed that sub-prime loans, which constituted a very small part of housing loans and that too only in one country, could trigger a crisis that led to banks failing, money markets crashing, governments falling, countries going bankrupt, millions becoming unemployed and the GDP of many nations going down. This is not to argue that the sale of unsuitable housing loans was the only regulatory failure that led to the global crisis, but an important lesson is that a regulatory system that does not prevent the sale of unsuitable financial products to consumers could be putting the financial system and the entire economy at risk. Not only is consumer protection an important end in itself, if it lies at the heart of financial regulation, bad practices that result in the failure of firms and markets can be checked.
Today in India, there is very little reference to consumer protection in primary legislation in the financial sector. Not surprisingly, none of the financial laws on which regulation is based, and which were written long before there was clear thinking about the need for consumer protection, provides consumers with basic rights or protections. Nor do they give regulators a specific set of relevant powers to pursue the objective of consumer protection. It is not treated as a core pillar of financial regulation. Many countries are rewriting laws to bring this perspective into financial sector regulation.
Some regulators have issued regulations based on the general rule-making powers given to them in their respective laws. For example, SEBI issued Disclosure and Investor Protection Guidelines in 2000. Various guidelines have been issued by the RBI and IRDA to protect consumers in banking and insurance. However, consumer protection regulation remains weak and varies across different sectors and services.
Q.1. Why did SEBI issue Disclosure and Investor Protection Guidelines in 2000?
(1) To make it mandatory for consumers to disclose their income and investments
(2) To spread awareness about profitable investment avenues
(3) To ensure consumer protection in the financial sector
(4) To make financial services accessible to the poor
(5) All of the above were the reasons
Q.2. Which of the following body is responsible for protecting consumer interests in the field of insurance?
A. RBI B. SEBI C. IRDA
(1) Only A (2) Only C (3) Only B and C (4) Only A and C (5) All of the above
Q.3. Why in Indian financial laws ,there is little emphasis on consumer protection?
(1) The companies functioning in the financial market do not let laws be made to check their operations.
(2) People who made laws were not aware of the need for consumer protection
(3) One should have absolute freedom to take financial decisions and the constitution does not intervene in that
(4) Consumers are educated enough to protect their own interests
(5) Not mentioned in the passage
Q.4. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the author?
(1) RBI issues guidelines to protect consumers investing in stock markets
(2) Sub-prime loans constituted a huge part of housing loans
(3) Many countries are rewriting laws to bring consumer protection into financial sector regulation.
(4) Sale of unsuitable education loans was the regulatory failure that caused the global crisis
(5) All of the above
Q.5. Which of the following was not a consequence of global financial crisis?
(1) Many countries went bankrupt
(2) Millions of people lost their employment
(3) Governments of many countries failed
(4) GDP of many countries reduced
(5) All of the above were the consequences
Q.6. The author has discussed all the points in the passage except-
(1) Many countries have felt the need for consumer protection
(2) Guidelines issued by SEBI to protect consumers investing in stock markets
(3) Prime reason behind the global financial crisis
(4) Sale of financial products and safety of a nation’s economy are not linked
(5) In India, regulators do not have special powers to ensure consumer protection
Q.7-8.Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Q.7. Perspective
(1) Aspect (2) Relation (3) Philosophy (4) Method (5) Attitude
Q.8. Treated
(1) Advised (2) Interrogated (3) Criticized (4) Considered (5) Rectified
Q.9-10. Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Q.9. Led to
(1) Produced (2) Required (3) Availed (4) Prevented (5) Accelerated
Q.10. Checked
(1) Stifled (2) Modified (3) Delayed (4) Verified (5) Allowed
ANSWER
Q.1.(3)
Q.2.(2)
Q.3.(2)
Q.4.(3)
Q.5.(5)
Q.6.(4)
Q.7.(1) Aspect
Q.8.(4) Considered
For other options:
Interrogated (v)- questioned
Rectified (v)- corrected
Q.9.(4) Prevented
For other options:
Availed (v)-taken advantage
Accelerated (v)-quickened
Q.10.(5) Allowed
For other options:
Stifled (v)-prevented
Verified (v)- checked accuracy of
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CLOZE TEST
Q.1-10. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Realizing the pile-up of (1) food where millions go to bed on empty stomachs in the country, the UN has announced theme of this year's World Environment Day (WED) as 'Think, Eat, Save' to raise awareness about this environmental and social problem. The event also wants to (2) individuals to take strong action in their daily food choices. World over, more than 20,000 children under the age of five die of malnutrition every day whereas the global reports have put the food wastage at 30 to 50 per cent from the farms to our plates. While ever-increasing (3) would require more food, we cannot think of ways to produce it with the technology at our disposal today as the land available for (4) is limited. Thus, in a matter of 70 years, it would be a saturation of all available resources to fill our stomachs. Painting the grim picture, the scientists warn that farm (5) had already reached plateau due to chemical abuse of soil and after a point, it is impossible to get more (6). Since 1960s, the agricultural land has expanded by 12 per cent whereas by the same time, population has grown by 10 per cent annually. As they predict, the future wars would be fought to control resources such as food and water. what's the way out? The world produces 4 billion tons of food every year that is enough for the global population. But the food does not reach to the (7) as The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) blames this failure on wastage. We need to check our consumption and take what we need. We see wastage of food especially in public functions where the (8) are colossal. Such habits can be corrected to (9) the culture of zero-wastage as one need to understand how much water, resources and man hours are invested to produce one kg of vegetables or grains. Earlier, an entire food chain consisting of stray animals and birds was sustained on the leftovers but when we start throwing the food in plastic bags, it ends up into animals' stomach that causes their (10) deaths.
Q.1. (1) wasted (2) stale (3) grew (4) marketed (5) stored
Q.2. (1) revitalize (2) strengthen (3) recommend (4) update (5) encourage
Q.3. (1) public (2) pollution (3) humanity (4) population (5) society
Q.4. (1) farming (2) living (3) culture (4) grazing (5) working
Q.5. (1) abundance (2) productivity (3) gain (4) manufacturing (5) fruitfulness
Q.6. (1) consequence (2) gathering (3) season (4) intake (5) harvest
Q.7. (1) affluent (2) needy (3) malnourishment (4) laudable (5) exhausted
Q.8. (1) pieces (2) excess (3) leftovers (4) debris (5) remainder
Q.9. (1) impress (2) inject (3) commit (4) instill (5) saturate
Q.10. (1) irritated (2) tedious (3) painful (4) tender (5) extreme
ANSWER
For other options:
Stale (adj)- not fresh
Marketed (v)- advertised
Q.2.(5) Encourage
For other options:
Revitalize (v)- refresh
Update (v)-modernize
Q.3.(4) Population
Q.4.(1) Farming
For other options:
Grazing (v)- eating grass
Q.5.(2) Productivity
For other options:
Abundance (n)-plenty
Fruitfulness (n)- usefulness
Q.6.(5) Harvest
For other options:
Consequence (n)-result
Gathering (n)- crowd
Intake (n)- consumption
Q.7.(2) Needy
For other options:
Affluent (adj)- rich
Laudable (adj)- praiseworthy
Exhausted (tired)
Q.8.(3) Leftovers
For other options:
Debris (n)- waste
Q.9.(4) Instill
For other options:
Impress (v)- leave impression on
Commit (v)- happen/ promise
Q.10.(3) Painful
For other options:
Tedious (adj)- annoying
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ERROR DETECTION
Q.1-10.Read each sentence to find out if
there is any 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 (5).
Q.1. All
police stations have sufficient stock (1)/ of anti-riot weapons and equipment
(2)/ but these are lying dumped in the
stores (3)/ instead of been used at the time of crisis (4)/ No error (5)
Q.2. The
recently launched portal (1)/ will help the unemployment youths (2)/ search for jobs (3)/ according to
their qualifications (4)/ No error (5)
Q.3. The
leopard was wildly (1)/ and that is the reason it was released (2)/ in the forest
as soon as it was captured (3)/ by the
team of zoo officials and staff (4)/ No error (5)
Q.4. Surat
finds a special mention (1)/ in the
global diamond industry (2)/ as being the world's biggest (3)/ diamond cutting
and polishing centre (4)/ No error (5)
Q.5. Synthetic
colours become popular (1)/ since they were cheap (2)/ and helped reduce the
processing time (3)/ of dying the fabric
(4)/ No error (5)
Q.6. The
flight did not take off (1)/ as scheduled (2)/ for the return journey (3)/ due
to some technical snag (4)/ No error (5)
Q.7. The
police arrested (1)/ the building contractor (2)/ for not following safe
guidelines (3)/ at the construction site (4)/ No error (5)
Q.8. The
wedding ceremony (1)/ was followed a
grand wedding feast (2)/ with more than 20 items (3)/
on the menu (4)/ No error (5)
Q.9. The bamboo umbrellas, which used to shelter
pundits and sages (1)/ on the banks of Ganga (2)/ are being replaced artificial
umbrellas (3)/ made up of plastic (4)/ No error (5)
Q.10. The two best ways to keep snakes out of a
compound (1)/ are to prune plants (2)/ up to one and half feet from the ground
(3)/ and to keep the surroundings clear of debris and garbage (4)/ No error (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(4)
'Being' should replace 'been' - after
'instead of' -ing form of verb should be used
Q.2.(2)
'Unemployed' should replace
'unemployment'- an adjective is required to qualify 'unemployment'
Q.3.(1) 'Wild' should replace 'wildly' - an
adjective should come
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(1) 'Became' should replace 'become'- the
other verbs used in the sentence are in the past form
Q.6.(5)
Q.7.(3) 'Safety' should replace 'safe' - which
would mean 'take precaution'
Q.8.(2)
'By' should come after 'followed' -
'Follow by ' comes together
Q.9.(3) ‘Replaced with’ should be used- ‘replaced’
is always followed by ‘with’
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CLOZE TEST
The radio is an integral part of
people’s lives. In the days before the (1) of television, the radio
brought the family together to (2) to news, music and drama. The radio
is still a low cost medium and a source of information and (3) that
reaches out to a large number of people around the world. February 13 is
celebrated as World Radio Day .World Radio Day seeks to raise (4) about
the importance of radio, facilitate access to information through the radio and
enhance networking among broadcasters. World Radio Day is a day to celebrate
radio as a medium; to improve international cooperation between broadcasters;
and to encourage major networks and community radio alike to (5) access
to information and freedom of expression over the airwaves.
Radio has a great role in
emergency communication and (6) relief. Radio was primarily used to (7)
telegraphic messages through Morse code between ships and land. The armed
forces used it extensively to pass orders, diplomatic messages and
communication.
After the commercialisation
of radio, it became a strong (8) for passing information and even
entertainment with more and more radio stations (9) to provide the
masses with a range of programmes including news, music, dramas, comedies,
variety shows and various other forms of entertainment. It has became a
powerful tool of (10) in the modern era.
Q.1. (1) appearance (2) reception (3) foundation
(4) approach (5) advent
Q.
2. (1) relate (2)
make (3)
access
(4) listen (5) hear
Q.
3. (1) cultural (2)
entertainment (3)
solidarity
(4) heritage (5) sharing
Q.
4. (1) funds (2)
people (3)
awareness
(4) anger (5) limit
Q.
5. (1) promote (2)
instigate (3)
obstruct
(4) collect (5) flaunt
Q.
6. (1) trauma (2)
earthquake (3)
emotional
(4) disaster (5) tragedy
Q.
7. (1) form (2)
chase (3)
code
(4) receipt (5) send
Q.
8. (1) medium (2)
sources (3)
word
(4) movement (5) vibe
Q.
9. (1) exploding (2) living (3)mushrooming
(4) tuning (5) expanding
Q.10. (1) youth (2) communication (3) modernity . (4)
talent (5) freedom
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5) Advent
For other options:
Foundation (n)- base
Reception (n)-receipt
Q.
2.(4) Listen
Q.
3.(2) Entertainment
For other options:
Solidarity (n)-union
Heritage (n)-tradition
Q.
4.(3)
Awareness
Q.
5.(1)
Promote
Instigate (v)- arouse
Obstruct (v)- hinder
Flaunt (v)- to show
Q.
6.(4) Disaster
Q.
7.(5)
Send
For other options:
Chase (v)- to run behind
Q.
8.(1) Medium
For other options:
Movement (n)-activity
Vibe (n)- indication
Q.
9.(3)
Mushrooming
For other options:
Tuning (v)- adjusting
Expanding (v)- increasing
Q.10.(2)
Communication
For other options:
Modernity
(n)- related to modern time
FILL IN THE BLANKS
Q.1-10.Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Q.1. The water transport project on the west coast is ____ to get a shot in the arm with a new plan in which the Road Development Corporation will build the infrastructure and ____ a private party to operate the service.
(1) scheduled, let (2) verge, permit (3) set, sanctions (4) slated, allow (5) bound, task
Q.2. As the weekend finally rolled around, the city folk were only ____ happy to settle down and laugh their cares ____ .
(1) just, afar (2) too, away (3) extremely, off (4) very, up (5) so, on
Q.3. The flood of brilliant ideas has not only ____ us, but has also encouraged us to ____ the last date for submission of entries.
(1) overwhelmed, extend (2) enjoyed, stretch (3) dismayed, decide (4) scared, scrap
(5) happy, boundary
Q.4. ___ about prolonged power cuts in urban areas, the authorities have decided to ____ over to more reliable and eco-friendly systems to run its pumps.
(1) Worried, shift (2) Frantic, move (3) Troubled, jump (4) Concerned, switch (5) Endangered, click
Q.5. The high cutoff marks this year have ____ college admission seekers to either ____ for lesser known colleges or change their subject preferences.
(1) cajoled, ask (2) pressured, sit (3) forced, settle (4) strained, compromise (5) entrusted, wait
Q.6. Biogas ————are best suited for treating degradable —————in apartments
(1) Plants, cycle (2) Plants, debris (3) Plants, wither (4) Plants, fumes (5) Plants, waste
Q.7. There are several places in the state that are ————-with heritage structures but are ————
(1) spared, unfamiliar (2) charged, identified (3) set, inactive (4) rich, unknown (5) poor, obsolete
Q.8. The strong moisture ———winds made the weather ——————even during the day
(1) laden, chilly (2) hampered, cold (3) full, dry (4) saturated, hot (5) ponderous, warm
Q.9. To fund its——————,the stadium is being ——————for cultural and social programmes.
(1) crowd, built (2) maintenance, rented (3) resources, planned (4) conservation, hosted (5) supply, constructed
Q.10. The bridge will have a barrage-like ————-with gates to—————— the water flow in the river
(1) diversion, direct (2) distance, let (3) structure, regulate (4) arrangement, divert (5) design, coordinate
ANSWERS
Q.1.(4) slated- scheduled
For other options:
Verge- extremity
Q.2.(2)
Q.3.(1) overwhelmed- astonished
Q.4.(4) For other options:
Frantic- distressed
Endangered- in danger, threatened
Q.5.(3) For other options:
Cajoled- flatter
Strained- forced, pretended
Q.6.(5) Plants, waste
For other options:
Debris (n)- waste
Fumes (n)-smoke
Wither (v)- decay
Q.7.(4) Rich, unknown
For other options:
Spared (v)- left
Obsolete (adj)- no longer used
Q.8.(1) Laden- filled, chilly
For other options:
Saturated (adj)-immersed
Ponderous (adj)- heavy
Q.9.(2) Maintenance, rented
For other options:
Conservation (n)-protection
Hosted (v)-became the host
Q.10.(3) Structure, regulate
For other options:
Divert (v)- move away
Coordinate (v)- correspond
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REARRANGEMENT
Q.1-5 Rearrange the following sentences (A),(B),(C), (D), (E) (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
A. Conservation and harvesting but a year of bad monsoon has exhausted all the water reserves
B. The irony is that Coimbatore being in the watershed of perennial rivers and home to a large number of
C. Dying, regulate exploitation of ground water and strictly implement water harvesting measures.
D. The impending water crisis after a gap of a decade has brought the focus on the need to
E. The way forward is to conserve water bodies, revive rivers and lakes that are dead or
F. Wetlands and lakes allowed planners to think over the need to lay stress on
G. Invest in the conservation of water resources and harvesting of the precious rainfall the region receives
Q.1. Which of the following would be the SIXTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) A (3) G (4) F (5) E
Q.2. Which of the following would be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) F (3) B (4) E (5) D
Q.3. Which of the following would be the SEVENTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) G (2) E (3) A (4) B (5) C
Q.4. Which of the following would be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(1)B (2) G (3) D (4) F (5) A
Q.5. Which of the following would be the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?
ANSWERS
Q.36 (5)
Q.37 (3)
Q.38 (5)
Q.39 (2)
Q.40 (4)
The arrangement is DGBFAEC. As per the passage, people are drawn toward conservation of water resourced and water harvesting measures due to impending water crisis. However it is ironical that Coimbatore has a number of rivers, lakes and wetlands.
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Vocabulary
Q.1-5.In each of the following question four words
are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and
indicate the number of the correct word combination, by darking the appropriate
oval in your answer sheet.
Q.1. Fierce
A. infuriated B. savage
C. wild D. ferocious
(1) Only D (2) Only A and B (3) Only C (4) All except B (5) All of the above
Q.2. Emanated
A. vanquished B. vapid
C. emerged D. debris
(1) Only A (2) Only C (3)
All except B (4) All except D (5)
All of the above
Q.3. Reminiscence
A. chores B. nostalgia
C. sham D. yearning
(1) Only B and C (2) Only A and C (3) Only B and D (4)
All except D (5) All of the above
Q.4. Apathetic
A. lackadaisical B.
hypothetical
C. listless D. unconcerned
(1) Only A and D (2) Only B and C (3) Only A and B (4)
All except B (5)
All of the above
Q.5. Bizarre
A. functional B. peculiar
C. eccentric D. meticulous
(1) Only C (2) Only B and C (3) All except A (4) All except D (5)
All of the above
ANSWER
Q.1. (5)
Q.2. (2) For
other options:
Vanquished
(v)-conquered
Vapid
(adj) - dull
Debris
(n)-waste
Q.3. (3) For
other options:
Sham
(n)-performance
Chores
(n) - works
Q.4. (4) For
other options:
Lackadaisical
(adj)-careless
Hypothetical
(adj) - imaginary
Listless
(adj)-spiritless
Q.5. (2) For
other options:
Meticulous
(adj) - perfectionist
SYNONYMS
Q.1-5. Choose the word most similar in
meaning to the given word printed in bold.
Q.1. Stymie
A.
block B. contemporary C. impede D. vigilant
(1)
Only B (2) Only C (3) Only A and B (4) Only A and C (5) All of the above
Q.2. Mobilize
A.
equate B. instigate C. drive D.
stimulate
(1)
Only A (2) Only D (3) Only B and C (4) Only B and D (5) All except A
Q.3. Disdain
A.
novelty B. profound C. overlook D. competence
(1)
Only A (2) Only C (3) All except B (4)
All except D (5) All of the above
Q.4. Rigorous
A.
austere B. rigid C. stern D. holistic
(1)
Only B and D (2)
Only C and D (3)
Only A and C (4) Only A and B (5) All except D
Q.5. Unravel
A.
evacuate B. obligation C. resolve D.
decipher
(1)
Only B (2) Only D (3) Only C and D (4) All except A (5) All of the above
ANSWERS
Q.1.(4) For other options:
Contemporary (adj)-modern
Q.2.(5) For other options:
Equate (v)- made equal
Q.3.(2) For other options:
Novelty (n)-newness
Profound (adj)-thoughtful
Q.4.(5) For other options:
Holistic (adj)- overall
Q.5.(3) For other options:
Evacuate (v)-clear an area
Obligation (n)- duty
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
Q.1-10. Which of the Phrases(1), (2) (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrases printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
Q.1. Child marriages in Visakhapatnam are rampant not only in the rural and tribal areas, but not only in the urban areas and the city’s outskirts.
(1) only as in the urban areas
(2) but as in the urban areas
(3) but also in the urban areas
(4) only in the urban areas
(5) No correction required
Q.2. The segregation of garbage has greatly reduced the amount of dry waste that is dumped and most of the garbage is now recycling and disposed of in the proper manner.
(1) reviewed and recycled of
(2) recycled and disposed of
(3) recycling and disposing of
(4) reviewed and disposed of
(5) No correction required
Q.3. All classes begin and end with moments of silence when children are encouraged to reflect on what has been taught or to simply focus on their breath.
(1) reflect in what have been taught
(2) reflect on that have been taught
(3) reflect under what could being taught
(4) reflect of how has been taught
(5) No correction required
Q.4. Local residents accused police arriving delay on the crime scene.
(1) of arriving late on the crime scene
(2) off arriving late at the crime scene
(3) on arrived later on the crime scene
(4) arrive late on the crime scene
(5) No correction required
Q.5. During summers it is hard to find labourers to do outdoor work, as most of them preferred indoor jobs like painting, polishing and tile works during summer.
(1) preferred jobs indoor
(2) prefers indoor house jobs
(3) prefer outdoor jobs
(4) prefer indoor jobs
(5) No correction required
Q.6. An international tobacco control survey has found that a ban on tobacco advertisements, especially where tobacco is sold, leads to lowers sales of cigarettes.
(1) leads to lower sold of
(2) leads to lower sales under
(3) leads to lower sales of
(4) led to lower sales of
(5) No correction required
Q.7. The notice outlines that the slum-dwellers are to shift from river banks to safer places and encroachments are to be do away.
(1) being done apart with
(2) to be done away with
(3) been done away with
(4) to be done away of
(5) No correction required
Q.8. Police were left red-faced after six armed miscreants stormed into the store and decamped with worth ornaments lakhs of rupees.
(1) decamped with ornament worthy lakhs
(2) decamp worth with ornament lakhs
(3) decamped with worth lakhs ornament
(4) decamped with ornament worth lakhs
(5) No correction required
Q.9. The stock of kerosene is illegally stored especially in the monsoon season to sell it to the fishing boat owners.
(1) was illegally storing
(2) is illegal stored
(3) are illegally store
(4) illegal is stored
(5) No correction required
Q.10. Establishment of small-scale industries should be promoted why it protects the environment and leads to the sustainable development of the state.
(1) promoted as well as it protects
(2) promoted as if it protects
(3) promoted as it protects
(4) promoted as and when it protect
(5) No correction required
Answer:
Q.1.(3) ‘Not only ‘- ‘but also’ are conjunctions which come in pair
Q.2.(2) ‘Disposed of’ means ‘discarded’
Q.3.(5) ‘Reflect on’ means ‘think over’
Q.4.(1) ‘Accused’ should be followed by ‘of’
Q.5.(4) ‘Prefer’ means ‘favour’
Q.6.(3) ‘Leads to’ means ‘results in’
Q.7.(2) After ‘be’ past participle form of verb is used
Q.8.(4) ’Lakhs of rupees’ should be used to explain expected value of the ornaments
Q.9.(5)
Q.10.(3) ‘As’ is being used to give the reason of promoting the establishment of small scale industries.
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MISAPPROPRIATION
Q.1-10.In each question
below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are
numbered (1),(2),(3) and (4) . One of these four words printed in bold may be
either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the
word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The number of that word is
your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt & also
appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5) "All correct" as
your answer.
Q.1. In view of the protests, the bungalow
was heavily barrycaded and a large police force was
(1)
(2)
(3)
also deployed throughout the
day. All correct
(4) (5)
Q.2. Residents have been experiencing unscheduled
power cuts up to one hour either in the
(1)
(2) (3)
morning or evening in the guys
of technical problems. All correct
(4) (5)
Q.3. Tutions only spoon-feed and a
child never really gets an opportunity to dig deep into the
(1) (2) (3)
concepts. All correct
(4) (5)
Q.4. People who are interested in beautifying
their premises with gardening are not receiving
(1) (2) (3)
proper guidance from
specialists. All correct
(4) (5)
Q.5. The forest and wildlife department
plans to introduce special fire fight vehicles that will help
(1)
(2) (3)
douse forest fires. All
correct
(4) (5)
Q.6. A flock of crows has been circling
the tree and was feeding the entangled bird after it got
(1)
(2)
(3)
stuck. All correct
(4) (5)
Q.7. Residing at a rented place and with
no steady income, the couple found it difficult to evenly
(1) (2) (3)
pay the house rent and feared that
they would soon be thrown out of the house. All correct
(4)
(5)
Q.8. A recent survey has found that
the water in Godavari is unfit for bathing and that the city is
(1)
(2)
unfriendly, unsafe and lacs
visitor-friendly amenities. All correct
(3) (4) (5)
Q.9. The mustard crop has just flowered and
if conditions are wind it would damage the flower
(1) (2)
and consequently cause a bad
crop. All correct
(3) (4) (5)
Q.10. Residents of almost every colony suffer a
common plite-potholed roads,overflowing sewage
(1) (2)
spilling
over on roads, garbage dumps on roadsides and roads in a state of
construction for
(3)
prolonged periods All
correct
(4) (5)
Answer
Q.1.(3) ‘Barricaded’ is the correct spelling
Q.2.(4)
‘Guise’ should be used – Guys’ means
’people’ whereas ‘guise’ means ‘form of something’
Q.3.(1)
‘Tuitions’ is the correct spelling
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(3) ’Fire fighting’ should be used which means
‘for fighting the fire’
Q.6.(5)
Q.7.(3) ’Even’ should be used- which means ‘also’ in
the given sentence
Q.8.(3) ’Lacks’ is the correct word.
Q.9.(2) ’Windy’ should be used – an adjective is to
be used
Q.10.(1) ’Plight’ is the correct spelling which means
‘miserable condition’
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Q.1-5. In each of the following questions a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given to make the passage complete and coherent. Q.1. ——————————————————————————. Worried, several school managements are counselling parents to discourage their wards from using cellphones. School managements estimate that almost every child in class IX-XII uses cellphones while a large number in lower grades too have access to mobiles. Excessive texting of messages by children is not only impacting language, even their grades are registering decline. (1) During exams children are very conscious during the first half of the exam and do not use that lingo (2) They have instructed teachers to deduct marks due to which the child’s overall result is getting affected (3) It is not just exams, the impact of SMS lingo can be seen in classwork, homework and even projects (4) But as soon as it is a race against time, they use short forms frequently as if they writing a text message and not an exam (5) SMS language is invading the notebooks of school kids Q.2. Banking in on the scarcity of sand for construction activities, illegal sand miners and smugglers are thriving in different parts of the district. ——————————————————————- Kappad beach, one of the most historically significant tourism destinations in the state is under the attack of sand miners. Overnight mining activities, even after protest from locals cause destruction of natural beach at Kappad. (1) Mixing of beach sand with river sand also pose threat to the buildings as presence of salt would weaken the structures (2) Beach sand mining affects the flora and fauna of the beach and caused damage to othercoastal ecosystems associated with the beach (3) Sea sand is mixed with river sand for use in the construction sector (4) Mining of beach sand is the new threat faced by the district as many illegal players in the field find hotspots on the beach side of the district evading the eyes of officials. (5) Inexpensive mode of sand mining, easy access to road, and huge revenue attract many to mine sand from beach areas Q.3. Leading entrepreneurs and financial institutes that have their business spread around the world, have been hiring services of private detectives to get inside information about their business rivals. They are updated about their business rivals’ future plans like opening a unit in other state or increasing the capacity of their current industrial plants. In fact, the practice in which business tycoons are hiring the services of a detective agency to ascertain deals and business expansion plans of their rivals ——————————————— (1) They get good number of cases where they are asked to track the history of the customer and loans are granted on the basis of their report (2) And also checking credentials of other companies before signing any deal, has become quite common (3) Many cases of financial frauds have hit in the last few years so banks and private money lenders have started to remain extra cautious (4)In return of authentic information, the entrepreneurs are ready to part with whopping amount of money. (5) They have asked us to keep an eye on their nearest competitors Q.4. ————————————————————————————————————-,but Himanshu Sekhar Parida’s brinjals, gingers, green chilly and onions are actually made of wood and stone.Twenty-six-year-old sculptor, Himanshu, uses stone, wood and tin, and turns them into the beautiful art works. Blending together stone, wood and tin, he carves beautiful arte facts. He has redefined the sculpture art using his innovative skills. (1) Himanshu has worked on varieties of coins, flowers as well as human figures (2) One can easily misunderstand them to be original (3) Himanshu has got some unique paintings and art works made up of cement and fibre (4) While the main edible part of the capsicum and brinjal is made up of stone, wood is used to make the other parts. (5) Himanshu aims to work on new themes to draw international attention Q.5. ——————————————————————————————————,want the tourism department to extend a helping hand to them so that they remain in the transport trade in Madurai, a popular destination for domestic and foreign travellers. Though foreign tourists still take a fancy to the tricycles, with many among them taking a ride in the vehicle, the rickshaw pullers have urged the tourism officials to organise ‘rickshaw tourism’ to improve the livelihood of rickshaw pullers. (1) Cycle-rickshaw pullers hardly earn Rs 100 after pulling the rickshaw for all day (2) Cycle rickshaws are preferred only by the old age people who cannot walk (3) Cycle-rickshaw pullers who face an existential crisis (4) The income from rickshaw is barely enough to make ends meet (5) Foreign tourists like to travel in the rickshaw under the open sky, moving slowly, soaking in the beauty of the city and clicking photographs. ANSWERS Q.1.(5) The paragraph is about SMS language being used by schoolchildren frequently which is affecting learning language Q.2.(4) The paragraph is about illegal sand mining at the beach of Kappad Q.3.(2) The paragraph is about the new trend in which companies hire private detectives to get the details of their business rivals and their business strategies Q.4.(2) The paragraph is about Himanshu’s skill of making sculptures using wood and stone Q.5.(3) The paragraph explains the pathetic condition of cycle-rickshaw pullers in Madurai, who have urged to promote ‘rickshaw tourism’ to improve their livelihood.
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COMPREHENSION
Q.1-10. Read the following passage carefully and answer
the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold
to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
It was in the offing. With
shortages mounting across the board for water as they are for energy, it was
only inevitable that the Central government would be stirred into
starting a Bureau of Water Efficiency (BWE), much like the Bureau of Energy
Efficiency (BEE) that was launched some years ago. Early reports suggest that
the draft norms for various sectors consuming water will be created by the BWE
soon. The alarm bells have been ringing for some years now. Water availability
per capita in India has fallen from about 5 million liters in the 1950s to (1)3
million liters in 2010-that’s a staggering 75 per cent drop in 50 years. Nearly
60 percent of India’s aquifers have slumped to critical levels in just the last
15 years. Thanks to the rate at which bore wells are being plunged in every
city with no law to ban such extraction, groundwater tables have depleted
alarmingly. The BEE’s efforts in the last seven years have only been cosmetic.
The bureau has looked at efficiency rating systems for white goods in the
domestic sector and has not paid attention to the massive consumption of energy
in metals manufacture, paper and textiles. These sectors are very intense in
both energy and water consumption. But very little attention has been paid to
the water and energy used per tons of steel or cement or aluminum that we buy,
and without significant changes in these areas, the overall situation is
unlikely to change. Use of water is inextricably interlinked with energy. One
does not exist without the other. The BWE should steer clear of the early
mistakes of BEE-of focusing on the ‘softer targets’ in the domestic sector.
Nearly 80 per cent of fresh water is used by agriculture, with industry coming
a close second. The domestic sector’s consumption of fresh water is in single
digit. So, the BWE’s priority should be to look at measures that will get
farmers and industrialists to follow good practices in water use. Water
resources have to be made, by law, an indivisible national asset. The
protection and withdrawal of this resource as well as its sustainable
development are of general importance and, therefore, in the public interest.
This will mean that individuals and organizations may own land but not water or
the other resources that lie below the first 20 meters of the surface of those
lands. Drilling of bore wells into such ‘national assets’ will have to be
banned, or at the very least they must be regulated. What would be more
sensible for the new water bureau to do would be to look at some of the low-hanging
fruits that can be plucked, and pretty quickly, with laws that can emanate from
the Centre, without the risk of either dilution or inaction from state
administrations. The other tactical approach that the BWE can adopt is
to devise a policy that addresses the serious water challenge in industry
segments across a swathe of companies: this will be easier-than taking on the
more disparate domestic sector which hurts the water crisis less than industry.
Implementing a law is more feasible when the concentration is dense and
identifiable. Industry offers this advantage more than the domestic or the
commercial sector of hotels and offices. As for agriculture, though the
country’s water requirement is as high as 80 per cent, the growing of water
within the loop in agriculture de-risks the challenge of any perceived deficit.
Rice and wheat, sugarcane are crops that need water-logging, which ensures
groundwater restoration. Surface water evaporation doesn’t amount to any more
than 7-8 per cent and only strengthens precipitation and rainfall. Agriculture
and water need is not quite as much a threat as industry and domestic sectors
that account for the rest of the 20 per cent. The primary challenge in industry
and the building sector is that no conscious legal measures have been enacted
that stipulate ‘growing your own water’ with measures that will ‘put all water
in a loop’ in any residential or commercial building. This involves treating
all used water to a grade that it can be ‘up cycled’ for use in flush tanks and
for gardens across all our cities with the polluter owning the responsibility
for treating and for reuse. The drop in fresh water demand can be dramatic with
such reuse and recycle of treated water. Water by itself, in industry and the
domestic sector, is not as much a challenge as pollution of water. Not enough
measures exist yet to ensure that such polluters shift the water back for
reuse. If legislation can ensure that water is treated and reused for specific
purposes within industry as well as in the domestic sector, this will make all
the difference to the crisis on fresh water. So is the case in industry,
especially in sectors like textiles, aluminum and steel. Agriculture offers us
the amusing irony of the educated urbanites dependent on cereals like rice and
wheat that consume 4000 litres of water for every kilogram, while the farmer
lives on the more nutritious millets that consume less than half the quantity.
Sugarcane consumes as much as 12,000 liters of water for a kilo of cane that
you buy! A listing of such correlations of water used by every product that we
use in our daily lives will make much better sense than any elaborate rating
system from the newly formed BW(5) Such sensitizing with concerted awareness
campaigns that the new Bureau drives will impact the urban consumer more than
all the research findings that experts can present. What is important for us is
to understand the life-cycle impact in a way that we see the connect between a
product that we use and the resources it utilizes up to the point where we
bring the visible connect to destruction of natural resources of our
ecosystems.
Q.1. How
according to the author can the bureau sensitize the urban consumer about
careful utilization of water?
(1) By encouraging them to consume more
rice instead of millets daily and, thereby, reduce the amount of water
consumption.
(2) By providing them more insight into the
water consumption cycle of the textile, aluminum and steel industries.
(3 ) By making them aware of the linkages between
water consumption for daily activities and the resource utilization and
subsequent ecological destruction associated with it.
(4) By publishing research findings of experts
in popular media whereby people gain awareness on the impact of water misuse.
(5) By conducting elaborate drives which notify
the urban population about the penalties levied on misuse of water resources.
Q.2. Why
according to the author is the water consumption for agricultural activities
the least risky?
(1) The
proportion of water consumed for agricultural activities is much less as
compared to that consumed for domestic and industrial purposes.
(2) Most farmers are aware of the popular
methods of water conservation and hence do not allow wastage of water.
(3) Water is fairly recycled through
groundwater restoration due to water-logging and surface water evaporation.
(4) Farmers in India mostly cultivate crops
that require less amount of water.
(5) None of these
Q.3. Which
of the following is possibly the most appropriate title for the passage?
(1) Water Challenges in the New Millennium.
(2) The Bureau of Water Efficiency v/s the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
(3) Unchecked Urban Consumption of Water.
(4) Challenges of the Agricultural Sector
and Water Resources.
(5) The Route to Conservation of Water
Resources.
Q.4. What
does ‘low-hanging fruits that can be plucked, and pretty quickly’ mean in the
context of the passage?
(1) The bureau should employ the cheapest
methods possible to effectively control the current situation of improper usage
of water resources.
(2) The bureau should target the industrial
sector as well as the domestic sector to reduce water wastage.
(3) The bureau should target the agricultural
sector only for producing quick results in reducing wastage of water.
(4) The bureau should ensure that all the
state officials concerned with the measures are actively involved.
(5) The
bureau should start with adopting measures which are simple to execute and
produce immediate results in reducing water wastage.
Q.5. Which
of the following according to the author is/are the indications of a water
crisis?
(A) Many agrarian areas in the country are facing
a drought-like situation.
(B) Almost three-fifths of the naturally
available water has been reduced to a very critical level in a relatively short
span of time.
(C) There has been a significant drop in
the availability of water over the past fifty years.
(1)
Only B (2)
Only A and C (3)
Only C
(4)
Only B and C (5)
All A, B and C
Q.6. The
author suggests that the Bureau of Water Efficiency devise a strategy or make
laws to meet water challenges in the industrial segment rather than in the
domestic segment because
(1) The industrial sector is the only one that
is in a position to reduce its water consumption by a significant margin.
(2) There is comparatively less serious water
misuse in the domestic sector.
(3) It would be easy to identify the consumption
patterns in the industrial sector because of its density and visibility.
(4) The industrial sector would be capable of
paying the fines levied by the Bureau for water misuse whereas the domestic
sector would be in no such position.
(5) The industrial sector would be easier to
manage in terms of making them understand the importance of water conservation.
Q.7. Which
of the following, according to the author is/are the step/s that the Bureau of
Water Efficiency can take to ensure proper utilization of water resources?
(A)
Put in place measures that ensure proper water usage.
(B)
Concentrate on the water consumption patterns of the domestic sector alone.
(C)
Monitor carefully the activity of digging bore wells.
(1)
Only A and C (2)
Only A and B (3)
Only A
(4) Only B and C (5) All A, B
and C
Q.8. Which
of the following is true about the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in the context
of the passage?
(A)
It failed to pay adequate attention to
industries like metal, and textiles in terms of energy consumption.
(B)
It focused on rating systems for
efficient use of goods in the domestic sector.
(C)
It mostly focused on the energy
consumption in the domestic sector.
(1)
Only A and C (2)
Only A and B (3)
Only A (4) Only B and C (5) All A, B and C
Q.9. Choose
the word which is most similar in
meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Cosmetic
(1)
Enhance (2) Beauty (3) Augmentative (4) Superficial (5) Aesthetic
Q.10 Choose the word which is in most OPPOSITE
in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Tactical
(1)
unplanned (2) uniform (3) devious (4) premeditated (5)
Deformed
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3)
Q.2.(3)
Q.3.(5)
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(4)
Q.6.(3)
Q.7.(1)
Q.8.(5)
Q.9.(4)
Cosmetic- beautifying
For
other options:
Enhance-
improve
Augmentative-
Having the ability or tendency to augment.
Aesthetic-
beautiful
Q.10.(1) Tactical-
calculated, clever
For
other options:
Devious-
dishonest, crafty
Premeditated-
planned, intended
Deformed-
disfigured, distorted
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CLOZE TEST
Q.1-10.In the following
passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are
printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one
of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each
case.
The mushrooming of roadside
eateries can spell a (1) hazard for the residents. Lack of hygiene is a
major concern in these (2) food kiosks. Doctors have warned that eating
the tasty but low-cost food can be extremely harmful.
According to the civic body,
there are more than 15,000 roadside eateries (3) non-vegetarian,
vegetarian and Chinese delicacies in the city. Come evening, people throng
these roadside eateries to (4) the mouth-watering preparations.
Most of the eateries have
sprung up in unhygienic places. Surprisingly hundreds of people turn up at
these places every day. The (5) food is littered all around, adding to
the unhealthy atmosphere.
The vendors use the same
cooking oil several times over and other low quality ingredients and poor
quality water to (6) the food.Many food corners in the city are set up
over drains. It adds to the unhygienic condition. Eating from such joints can
cause food poisoning, acute diarrheal diseases and typhoid. Besides, use of
non-edible food (7), which are mostly chemical-based, could cause health
problems.
Washing of utensils is also
a major issue with these eateries not using sufficient (8) to clean them
properly. Though health officials in the city are aware of such unhygienic
practices being followed in these eateries, no serious effort is being made to
control their proliferation. Due to lack of frequent (9) by health
officials, more such eateries have come up.
Awareness should be created
among people. Before eating, people should check whether the food is prepared
in (10) conditions, utensils are washed properly and the food is
protected from dust, insects and flies.
Q.
1. (1) recent (2)
direct (3) charm (4) technique (5) health
Q.
2. (1) makeshift (2) different (3)
alternative (4) sophisticated (5) immature
Q.
3. (1) laying (2)
serving (3) demanding (4) benefiting (5) helping
Q.
4. (1) relish (2)
fancy (3) tasty (4) recognize (5) pleasure
Q.
5. (1) additional (2) reserve (3)
surplus (4) leftover (5) overflowed
Q.
6. (1) order (2)
buy (3) prepare (4) strengthen (5) supply
Q.
7. (1) items (2)
colours (3) containers (4) categories (5) oily
Q.
8. (1) chemicals (2)
labour (3) light (4) space (5) water
Q.
9. (1) monitor (2)
surprize (3) inspections (4) decisions (5) experiment
Q.10. (1) filthy (2)
delicate (3) polluted (4) hygienic (5) convenient
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5) Health
Q.2.(1) Makeshift- temporary
For other options:
Alternative (adj)-another
Sophisticated (adj)-cultured
Immature (adj)- not fully
mature
Q.3.(2) Serving
For other options:
Laying (v)-putting
Q.4.(1) Relish
Q.5.(4) Leftover
For other options:
Surplus (adj)- extra
Reserve (adj)-stored
Overflowed (adj)-inundated
Q.6.(3) Prepare
For other options:
Strengthen (v)- give strength
Q.7.(2) Colours
For other options:
Containers (n)- vessels
Q.8.(5) Water
Q.9.(3) Inspections
For other options:
Intervention (n)-interference
Surprize (n)-a sudden
occurence
Q.10.(4) Hygienic
For other options:
Filthy (adj)- dirty
Polluted (adj)-contaminated
Convenient (adj)- easy
Part of Speech 
Q.1-10. Read
each part of the sentence to find out if there is any 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, mark your answer as (5).
Q.1. A
FIR has been lodged (1)/against Reema who got the job(2)/ of a clerk by
submitting (3)/ fake schedule caste certificate. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.2. Authorities
need to ensure (1)/ that road safety measures (2)/are strictly (3)/ adhered come what may. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.3. Medicines
for treatment of tuberculosis (1)/will now be available (2)/for free at
all (3)/chemical shops and corporate hospitals. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.4. A young community activist began a road journey (1)/though 21 countries
to emphasize(2)/ the need for peace (3)/ between India and Pakistan. (4)/ No
error (5)
Q.5. Urdu
language played (1)/a pivotal role (2)/ in national integration (3)/during the
war of independence. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.6. Without
waiting for/(1) the instructions from the government/(2) some cable operators
in/(3) the city had block the news. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.7. A
long coastline means/(1) better opportunities for/(2) fishing which solves
unemployed/(3) and food problems to a certain extent. (4)/ No error (5)
Q.8. Heredity
and environment/(1) playing a vital role/(2) in the development of the/(3)
personality of an individual.(4)/ No error (5)
Q.9. The
present budget/(1) and planning procedures/(2) recognize the need/(3) of
increase the rate of growth of GNP.(4)/ No error (5)
Q.10. Environmental
policy/(1) and planning, /(2)being globally sensitive/(3), must be based on
local needs.(4)/ No error (5)
ANSWERS
Q.1.(1)
‘An’ should replace ‘a’- as ‘FIR’
starts with a vowel sound.
Q.2.(4) ‘Adhered to’ should be used-‘adhered’ is
always followed by ‘to’
Q.3.(5)
Q.54.(2) ‘Through’ should replace ‘to’ to
make the sentence meaningful
Q.5.(5)
Q.6.(4)
use ‘blocked’ in place of ‘block’.
Q.7.(3)
use ‘unemployment’ instead of ‘unemployed’.
Q.8.(2)
use ‘play’ instead of ‘playing’.
Q.9.(4)
use ‘to’ in place of ‘of’.
Q.10.(5) No error
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REARRANGEMENT
Q.1-5.Rearrange the
following sentences (A),(B),(C), (D),(E),(F),(G) and (H)
in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the
questions given below them.
(A) It is advisable to use the
tests only as means of confirming a diagnosis.
(B) Excessive dependence on
technology is often blame d for bringing down the human intellect.
(C) Tests like CAT scans, MRI
or even simple blood tests are required in only one of ten times they are recommended.
(D) Almost 90% of the times,
taking proper history of the patients, observation and physical examination can
help us reach the right conclusion
(E) Some senior doctors
believe that the same has happened to the younger lot of medical professionals too.
(F) It is wrongly believed
that progress in science should replace conventional and traditional wisdom,
when in fact science was developed only to help.
(G) They say extensive
investigations and sophisticated gadgets are not required to reach a diagnosis
in majority of the cases.
(H) Doctors are forced to
repress their thinking ability by recommending them.
Q.1. Which
of the following is the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1) H (2)
B (3)
G
(4) A (5)
D
Q.2. Which of the following is the LAST
statement after rearrangement?
(1) D (2)
B (3)
F
(4) C (5)
H
Q.3. Which of the following is the FIRST
statement after rearrangement?
(1) H (2)
C (3)
G
(4) A (5)
B
Q.4. Which of the following is the SEVENTH
statement after rearrangement?
(1) G (2)
D (3)
F
(4) A (5)
E
Q.5. Which of the following is the FOURTH
statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2)
G (3)
H
(4) F (5)
E
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) Q.2.(1) Q.3.(5) Q.4.(4) Q.5.(4) The arrangement is BEGFCHAD. The paragraph focuses on the problem of young medical professionals too much dependence on medical tests to diagnose a disease which hampers their thinking ability. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Readers, We are currently in the age of information technology that is characterized by rapid and free flow of information and knowledge. This along with the emergence of new media and information literacy skills has offered flexible, non-formal and informal skill accumulation pathways that have become extremely popular with the learners across various fields all over the world. Acquiring one set of skills through a single education training program whether in the class room or through study material is not sufficient particularly in an environment of cut throat competition. Over dependence upon a single source particularly in any competitive examination such as the ones conducted by the IBPS may prove to be fatal. The combined pressures of an increasingly changing examination pattern as well as a consistently iterative and rapidly changing technological environment places huge demands both on the students and teachers. Recognizing the need for an online resource data bank that specifically caters to the needs of the students that intend to get recruited into the banking sector through the IBPS, we have strived to present this blog that aims at bringing all relevant information pertaining to all subjects at a single place. This is an effort that is exhaustive yet concise, comprehensive but objective and most importantly intends to continuously adapt and upgrade itself according to changing demands of the examination and our readers. Last but not the least, this is a free open source resource platform open even to those readers who presently are not students of our institution. About the blog: 1. It is based on exhaustive coverage of newspapers, magazines, websites, news portals and basic text books. 2. It is interactive in approach with focus on objectivity and problem solving. 3. It provides a platform for discussions and free sharing of information among mentors, trainers, teachers and students themselves. 4. It represents a mechanism wherein content and study material can be tailor made according to specific needs of the students, teachers and specific requirement of various examinations. 5. It contains periodic exercises that will be continuously posted to stimulate and challenge the readers for taking on with their preparation even more vigorously. |
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