Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | ||
| Department | audit | |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission | |
| Position | section officer | |
| Exam Date | November, 2008 | |
| City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
1. A moment delay (A)/would have proved costly in the situation. error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
2. Ram disappointed his mother as he did not write to her very often. error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
3. After you will return from Chennai I will come and see you. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
4. Scenes from the film had to be censured before it was released. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
5. When my sister was ill I went to the hospital on alternative days. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
6 The beautiful surrounding of the place enchanted me. No error.(D)
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
7. No Porter being available he carried all his luggages himself. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
8 He will not be able to cope up with the pressure of work. No error.(D)
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
9. Lasers are indispensable tools for the delicate eyes surgery. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
10. I take great pleasure to welcome you to this institution. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
11. Indignation
hatred
anger
disapproval
contempt
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
12. Acronym
A word with two or more meanings
A word of new coinage
A word formed by the initial letters of words
A word of picturesque effect
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
13. Meticulous
interfere
courage
agreement
careful
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
14. Rescind
change
revoke
repeat
reconsider
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
15. Antipathy
dishonesty
disturbance
demonstration
dislike
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
Directions: In Question Nos. 16 to 20, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
16. APPARENT
Illegible
Hidden
Mysterious
Remote
17. ALIEN
Native
Domiciled
Natural
Resident
18. FUTILE
upright
costly
eminent
worthy
19. AUDACIOUS
meek
cowardly
mild
gentle
20. ARROGANT
simple
timid
civilized
modest
Directions: In Question Nos. 21 to 30, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an
appropriate and suitable word.
21. The food that an average Indian eats has been found to be deficient vitamins and proteins.
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of
from
with
in
22. The patient is of stomachache.
suffering
experiencing
complaining
afflicting
23. A good teacher should responses from the students.
elicit
provoke
command
infer
24. Had he taken his degree five years ago he got a promotion by now.
might
would have
will be
was
25. There will be a rush for seats when the train
will arrive
arrived
is arriving
arrives
26. He drove the car very fast
Did he?
Does he?
Didn't he?
Was he?
27. He wants to succeed in life must be prepared to work hard.
whoever
whom
who
whose
28. It is time you home.
go
went
come
reach
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29. a walk in the morning will improve your health.
Going to
Go to
Go for
Going for
30. Government must the rise in prices.
cheque
check
cease
seize
Directions: In Question Nos. 31 to 40, four alternatives are given for the underlined or given
idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined or given
idiom/phrase.
31. The bus had a close shave as its driver swerved to the right a split second before the on-coming
truck could run into it.
serious accident
close collision
narrow escape
deep dent
32. Fits and starts
slowly
not regularly
continuously
quickly
33. When the Inspector entered the class some of the students shook in their shoes.
stamped the ground with their shoes
showed signs of anger
trembled with fear
stood up to salute
34. In high spirits
full of hope and enthusiasm
under tremendous stress
under the influence of liquor
mentally deranged
35. He amassed his wealth through sharp practices.
dishonest means
illegal means
intelligent decisions
quick decisions
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36. He is not in the good books of his boss.
a lover of good books
in favour with
not of the same opinion as
as good as
37. The officer is fed up with the complaints made against the clerk.
annoyed
disgusted
pleased
satisfied
38. A white elephant,
a rare species of elephants
an expensive gift
a costly but useless possession
a worthless thing
39. Ins and outs
entry and exit points
full details
tactical moves
complexity of character
40. All his ventures went to the winds.
dissipated
spread all over
got speed of the winds
became well-known
Directions: In Question Nos. 41 to 50, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be
substituted for the given words/sentence.
41. Government by a ruler who has unlimited power.
Despotism
Autocracy
Monarchy
Anarchy
42. An occasion of great importance
exemplary
momentous
herculean
grandiose
43. A person who is always hopeful and look: upon the brighter side of things
florist
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artist
theist
optimist
44. Place of burial
cave
church
synagogue
cemetry
45. To have a very high opinion of oneself
exaggeration
adulation
abundance
conceited
46. One who believes in giving equal opportunity to women in all fields
Fanatic
Misogynist
Philanderer
Feminist
47. Inability to sleep
hysteria
insomnia
aphasia
amnesia
48. One who is given to pleasures of the flesh.
terrestrian
epicurean
celestial
pedestrian
49. A tank where fish or water plants are kept
Aquarium
Sanatorium
Nursery
Aviary
50. A person who never takes alcoholic drinks
teetotaller
alcoholic
addict
bagpiper
Directions: In Question Nos. 51 to 55, four words are given in each question, out of which only one
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word is wrongly spelt.
51.
poignant
relevent
prevalent
malignant
52.
seize
achieve
wierd
leisure
53.
repent
serpent
flagrent
reverent
54. dining
shining
determining
begining
55.
vendetta
verisimilitude
vicarious
vociferrate
Directions: In Question Nos. 56 to 65, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given
alternatives to the underlined part at B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is D.
56. He was weary of failure, Didn't he?
Isn't he?
Wasn't he?
Doesn't he?
No improvement
57. What you have been doing since the workshop
last month?
have you done
you have done
have you been doing
No improvement
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58. Keats says the idea very well in his poems.
speaks
describes
expresses
No improvement
59. The enemy soldiers went back hastily.
returned
retreated
retrenched
No improvement
60. No sooner had the teacher entered the room and the boys rushed to their seats.
when
than
but
No improvement
61. We have already disposed our old house.
disposed off
disposed out
disposed of
No improvement
62. We can buy anything in this shop, Can we?
Isn't it?
Can't we?
Don't we?
No improvement
63. If I had followed your advice, I would not regret today.
will not regret
had not regretted
would not have regretted
No improvement
64. Somebody must be made to answer for the securities scam.
to
after
upon
No improvement
65. Corruption is the most serious problem in India.
the more serious
the seriouser
serious
No improvement
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Directions: In Question Nos. 66 to 70, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the
four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
66. The cat is running after the rat.
The rat was being run after by the cat
The rat is being run after by the cat
The rat is run after by the cat
The cat is being run after by the rat
67. English is spoken all over the world.
All over the world English speaks
English speaks all over the world
The whole world speaks English
People speak English all over the world
68. The boys elected Mohan captain.
The boys were elected captain by Mohan
Mohan is elected captain by the boys
Mohan was elected captain by the boys
Mohan and the boys elected the captain
69. They threw away the Rubbish.
The Rubbish will be thrown away
The Rubbish was being thrown away
The Rubbish was thrown away
The Rubbish thrown away
70. Let him see the picture.
Let the picture be seen by him
The picture is seen by him
Let him the picture be seen
The picture is seen by him
Directions: In Question Nos. 71 to 80, the first and the last parts of the sentence are numbered 1 and
6. The rest of the sentence is split into four Parts and named R and S. These four parts are not
given in their proper order. Read the parts and find out which of the four combinations s correct. Then
find the correct answer.
71.
1. There was a lamp hanging on the wall
P. Then he picked a lot of jewels off the trees in the garden
Q. He put the lamp inside his shirt
R. He put them in his pockets
S. Aladdin climbed a ladder and took down the lamp
6. Then he put more jewels inside his shirt on top of the lamp.
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PRQS
RSPQ
SQPR
QSRP
72.
1. Gopal and Sheela felt very bored one evening
P. Gopal wanted to stay on for the next show
Q. So they decided to go to the cinema
R. They reached the theatre in time for the interval
S. On the way there was a traffic jam
6. But Sheela wanted to return home
PSQR
SQPR
QSRP
SQRP
73.
1. Ferdinand rose up to receive the messenger
P. At the end of his account he was moved to tears
Q. He fell on his knees and thanked him
R. He made him sit on a level with himself
S. He listened to the circumstantial account of his voyage
6. It was a great conquest the Almighty gave to a sovereign.
RPSQ
RSPQ
QPRS
PKSQ
74.
1. In order to judge the inside of others, study your own
P. and though one has one prevailing passion
Q. for, men, in general are very much alike
R. yet their operations are very much the same
S. and another has another
6. and whatever engages or disgusts, pleases or offends you in others, will engage, disgust, please or
offend others in you.
QPSR
PQRS
RQPS
PRQS
75.
1. Paucity of funds
P. universities cannot make
Q. essentials like books
R. sufficient expenditure on
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S. ordains that the
6. journals and equipment.
QPRS
SPRQ
PQRS
QSRP
76.
1. The symptoms of
P. and certain other changes
Q. what is popularly called
R. serious forgetfulness, confusion
S "serility" include
6. in personality behaviour.
QSRP
PQRS
SRQP
QPSR
77.
1. When they heard the bell P. out of his clothes
Q. as quickly
R. every boy scrambled
S. and got into bed
6. as possible.
QRPS
PSQR
RQSP
RPS.Q
78.
1. Thirty years from now
P. and industry will be scarce
Q. almost half of the people
R. that water for drinking, farming
S. then living may find
6. according to a study by Dr. S. Posten.
SPQR
SRPQ
QSRP
QSPR
79.
1. A good cry can be a
P. bring relief from anxiety
Q. prevent a headache or
R. and it might even
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S. healthy way to
6. other physical consequence
SRQP
SRPQ
SPRQ
SPQR
80.
1. Long, long, time ago
P. who lived with his three wives
Q. in a country called Kosala
R. there ruled a noble king
S. and four sons
6. beautiful, graceful and well versed in all shastras.
PQRS
SPQR
RQPS
QRSP
Directions: In the following passage (Question Nos. 81 to some of the words have been left out.
First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help
of the alternatives given.
Cloze Passage
Scientists have developed an electronic circuit that 81 the wiring of the human brain in some ways -an
achievement that 82 revolu-tionalise computer science and 83 understanding of how nature's most
powerful 84 works. The 85 built on a 86 chip the size of a finger nail, is 87 from the thinking machines
of science-fiction. For one thing it cannot 88 the way the 89 can. But researchers say it could 90 in
better speech and object recognition by computers.
81.
imitates
mimics
limits
expands
82.
shall
ought
could
have
83.
exceed
improve
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impair
develop
84.
processor
electronic system
circuit
brain
85.
computer
monitor
system
circuit
86.
silicon
minute
big
brown
87.
for
above
beyond
far
88.
equate
teach
learn
recognise
89.
computer
processor
chip
brain
90.
yield
give
respond
result
Directions: In Question Nos. 91 to 100, you have two brief passages with five questions following
each passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four
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alternatives.
PASSAGE I
For any activity, discipline is the key word. It should begin with the self, then be extended to the
family, neighbours, environment, workplace, society and the nation at large. It is from society that
inspiration is drawn. Systems and institutions should provide the inspiration to society through
performance which in turn will provide leaders, capable of rebuilding and restructuring society into a
strong nation. The nationalists' spirit then becomes infectious.
91. What is the key word for Activity according to the passage?
Active Discipline
Key Discipline
Self Discipline
Discipline
92. According to the passage Discipline should begin
with the self
with the self, family and neighbours
with the self, family, neighbours and environment
with the self, family, workplace, society
93. According to the passage, where do we draw inspiration from?
Society
Society and nation
Environment
Nothing in particular
94. According to the passage, a good leader should be capable of
rebuilding a nation the way he/she likes
rebuilding and restructuring society into a strong nation
building a national consensus
rebuilding and structuring a nation
95. What is the meaning of the word "infectious" in the passage?
dangerous
spreading to everyone
spreading to everyone by germs
give disease
PASSAGE -II
A 23-year-old British woman was yesterday sentenced to six months in jail for leaving her two-yearold
daughter home alone eight-hours-a-day, five days a week for a year while she went to work. The
young mother from the central town of Warwick initially hired a babysitter, when she landed a job in a
travel agency but eventually reached the point when she could no longer afford the facility,
prosecutors said. The woman then started leaving the child home by herself, providing it with food
and toys and removing all potentially dangerous objects from its reach. At first the mother came home
at lunch time but had to stop because her daughter threw tantrums every time she left to go back to
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work.
The mother, who was not identified, told the court, "If I had money I would not have done it. It was a
case of that or not keeping my job and living on benefit".
The judge, Mr. Harrison Hall, however said "Having had a child, the absolute priority is to look after
it. There must be an alternative to leaving a child alone all day, a thing you would not do even to a
dog".
96. The young mother had to work in the office
40 hours a week
8 hours a week
48 hours a week
all the seven days a week
97. The word 'Facility' in sentence refers to
her job in the travel agency
living in a well furnished apartment
getting adequate salary
employing someone to look after the child
98-The mother stopped coming home for lunch because
her house was far away from the office
she was not able to control her angry baby
she had to work extra hours to earn more
she was not interested in looking after the baby
99. The sentence "If I had money, I would not have done it" means
I had money and so I did not leave the baby alone
I had money and so I left the baby alone
I had no money and so I left the baby alone
I had no money and so I did not leave the baby alone
100. Which one of the following statements about the judge Mr. Harrison Hall is correct?
He can tolerate cruelty to children but not to animals
He can tolerate cruelty to animals but not to children
He can tolerate cruelty both to children and animals
He can tolerate cruelty neither to children nor to animals
ANSWER KEYS
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.
44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57.
58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
71. 72. 73. 74. 75.
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Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
2. Ram disappointed his mother as he did not write to her very often. error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
3. After you will return from Chennai I will come and see you. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
4. Scenes from the film had to be censured before it was released. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
5. When my sister was ill I went to the hospital on alternative days. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
6 The beautiful surrounding of the place enchanted me. No error.(D)
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
7. No Porter being available he carried all his luggages himself. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
8 He will not be able to cope up with the pressure of work. No error.(D)
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
9. Lasers are indispensable tools for the delicate eyes surgery. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
10. I take great pleasure to welcome you to this institution. No error.
Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to the appropriate letter C). If there is no error mark as your answer.
11. Indignation
hatred
anger
disapproval
contempt
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
12. Acronym
A word with two or more meanings
A word of new coinage
A word formed by the initial letters of words
A word of picturesque effect
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
13. Meticulous
interfere
courage
agreement
careful
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
14. Rescind
change
revoke
repeat
reconsider
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
15. Antipathy
dishonesty
disturbance
demonstration
dislike
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given.
Directions: In Question Nos. 16 to 20, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
16. APPARENT
Illegible
Hidden
Mysterious
Remote
17. ALIEN
Native
Domiciled
Natural
Resident
18. FUTILE
upright
costly
eminent
worthy
19. AUDACIOUS
meek
cowardly
mild
gentle
20. ARROGANT
simple
timid
civilized
modest
Directions: In Question Nos. 21 to 30, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an
appropriate and suitable word.
21. The food that an average Indian eats has been found to be deficient vitamins and proteins.
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of
from
with
in
22. The patient is of stomachache.
suffering
experiencing
complaining
afflicting
23. A good teacher should responses from the students.
elicit
provoke
command
infer
24. Had he taken his degree five years ago he got a promotion by now.
might
would have
will be
was
25. There will be a rush for seats when the train
will arrive
arrived
is arriving
arrives
26. He drove the car very fast
Did he?
Does he?
Didn't he?
Was he?
27. He wants to succeed in life must be prepared to work hard.
whoever
whom
who
whose
28. It is time you home.
go
went
come
reach
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29. a walk in the morning will improve your health.
Going to
Go to
Go for
Going for
30. Government must the rise in prices.
cheque
check
cease
seize
Directions: In Question Nos. 31 to 40, four alternatives are given for the underlined or given
idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined or given
idiom/phrase.
31. The bus had a close shave as its driver swerved to the right a split second before the on-coming
truck could run into it.
serious accident
close collision
narrow escape
deep dent
32. Fits and starts
slowly
not regularly
continuously
quickly
33. When the Inspector entered the class some of the students shook in their shoes.
stamped the ground with their shoes
showed signs of anger
trembled with fear
stood up to salute
34. In high spirits
full of hope and enthusiasm
under tremendous stress
under the influence of liquor
mentally deranged
35. He amassed his wealth through sharp practices.
dishonest means
illegal means
intelligent decisions
quick decisions
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36. He is not in the good books of his boss.
a lover of good books
in favour with
not of the same opinion as
as good as
37. The officer is fed up with the complaints made against the clerk.
annoyed
disgusted
pleased
satisfied
38. A white elephant,
a rare species of elephants
an expensive gift
a costly but useless possession
a worthless thing
39. Ins and outs
entry and exit points
full details
tactical moves
complexity of character
40. All his ventures went to the winds.
dissipated
spread all over
got speed of the winds
became well-known
Directions: In Question Nos. 41 to 50, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be
substituted for the given words/sentence.
41. Government by a ruler who has unlimited power.
Despotism
Autocracy
Monarchy
Anarchy
42. An occasion of great importance
exemplary
momentous
herculean
grandiose
43. A person who is always hopeful and look: upon the brighter side of things
florist
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artist
theist
optimist
44. Place of burial
cave
church
synagogue
cemetry
45. To have a very high opinion of oneself
exaggeration
adulation
abundance
conceited
46. One who believes in giving equal opportunity to women in all fields
Fanatic
Misogynist
Philanderer
Feminist
47. Inability to sleep
hysteria
insomnia
aphasia
amnesia
48. One who is given to pleasures of the flesh.
terrestrian
epicurean
celestial
pedestrian
49. A tank where fish or water plants are kept
Aquarium
Sanatorium
Nursery
Aviary
50. A person who never takes alcoholic drinks
teetotaller
alcoholic
addict
bagpiper
Directions: In Question Nos. 51 to 55, four words are given in each question, out of which only one
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word is wrongly spelt.
51.
poignant
relevent
prevalent
malignant
52.
seize
achieve
wierd
leisure
53.
repent
serpent
flagrent
reverent
54. dining
shining
determining
begining
55.
vendetta
verisimilitude
vicarious
vociferrate
Directions: In Question Nos. 56 to 65, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given
alternatives to the underlined part at B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is D.
56. He was weary of failure, Didn't he?
Isn't he?
Wasn't he?
Doesn't he?
No improvement
57. What you have been doing since the workshop
last month?
have you done
you have done
have you been doing
No improvement
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58. Keats says the idea very well in his poems.
speaks
describes
expresses
No improvement
59. The enemy soldiers went back hastily.
returned
retreated
retrenched
No improvement
60. No sooner had the teacher entered the room and the boys rushed to their seats.
when
than
but
No improvement
61. We have already disposed our old house.
disposed off
disposed out
disposed of
No improvement
62. We can buy anything in this shop, Can we?
Isn't it?
Can't we?
Don't we?
No improvement
63. If I had followed your advice, I would not regret today.
will not regret
had not regretted
would not have regretted
No improvement
64. Somebody must be made to answer for the securities scam.
to
after
upon
No improvement
65. Corruption is the most serious problem in India.
the more serious
the seriouser
serious
No improvement
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Directions: In Question Nos. 66 to 70, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the
four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
66. The cat is running after the rat.
The rat was being run after by the cat
The rat is being run after by the cat
The rat is run after by the cat
The cat is being run after by the rat
67. English is spoken all over the world.
All over the world English speaks
English speaks all over the world
The whole world speaks English
People speak English all over the world
68. The boys elected Mohan captain.
The boys were elected captain by Mohan
Mohan is elected captain by the boys
Mohan was elected captain by the boys
Mohan and the boys elected the captain
69. They threw away the Rubbish.
The Rubbish will be thrown away
The Rubbish was being thrown away
The Rubbish was thrown away
The Rubbish thrown away
70. Let him see the picture.
Let the picture be seen by him
The picture is seen by him
Let him the picture be seen
The picture is seen by him
Directions: In Question Nos. 71 to 80, the first and the last parts of the sentence are numbered 1 and
6. The rest of the sentence is split into four Parts and named R and S. These four parts are not
given in their proper order. Read the parts and find out which of the four combinations s correct. Then
find the correct answer.
71.
1. There was a lamp hanging on the wall
P. Then he picked a lot of jewels off the trees in the garden
Q. He put the lamp inside his shirt
R. He put them in his pockets
S. Aladdin climbed a ladder and took down the lamp
6. Then he put more jewels inside his shirt on top of the lamp.
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PRQS
RSPQ
SQPR
QSRP
72.
1. Gopal and Sheela felt very bored one evening
P. Gopal wanted to stay on for the next show
Q. So they decided to go to the cinema
R. They reached the theatre in time for the interval
S. On the way there was a traffic jam
6. But Sheela wanted to return home
PSQR
SQPR
QSRP
SQRP
73.
1. Ferdinand rose up to receive the messenger
P. At the end of his account he was moved to tears
Q. He fell on his knees and thanked him
R. He made him sit on a level with himself
S. He listened to the circumstantial account of his voyage
6. It was a great conquest the Almighty gave to a sovereign.
RPSQ
RSPQ
QPRS
PKSQ
74.
1. In order to judge the inside of others, study your own
P. and though one has one prevailing passion
Q. for, men, in general are very much alike
R. yet their operations are very much the same
S. and another has another
6. and whatever engages or disgusts, pleases or offends you in others, will engage, disgust, please or
offend others in you.
QPSR
PQRS
RQPS
PRQS
75.
1. Paucity of funds
P. universities cannot make
Q. essentials like books
R. sufficient expenditure on
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S. ordains that the
6. journals and equipment.
QPRS
SPRQ
PQRS
QSRP
76.
1. The symptoms of
P. and certain other changes
Q. what is popularly called
R. serious forgetfulness, confusion
S "serility" include
6. in personality behaviour.
QSRP
PQRS
SRQP
QPSR
77.
1. When they heard the bell P. out of his clothes
Q. as quickly
R. every boy scrambled
S. and got into bed
6. as possible.
QRPS
PSQR
RQSP
RPS.Q
78.
1. Thirty years from now
P. and industry will be scarce
Q. almost half of the people
R. that water for drinking, farming
S. then living may find
6. according to a study by Dr. S. Posten.
SPQR
SRPQ
QSRP
QSPR
79.
1. A good cry can be a
P. bring relief from anxiety
Q. prevent a headache or
R. and it might even
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S. healthy way to
6. other physical consequence
SRQP
SRPQ
SPRQ
SPQR
80.
1. Long, long, time ago
P. who lived with his three wives
Q. in a country called Kosala
R. there ruled a noble king
S. and four sons
6. beautiful, graceful and well versed in all shastras.
PQRS
SPQR
RQPS
QRSP
Directions: In the following passage (Question Nos. 81 to some of the words have been left out.
First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help
of the alternatives given.
Cloze Passage
Scientists have developed an electronic circuit that 81 the wiring of the human brain in some ways -an
achievement that 82 revolu-tionalise computer science and 83 understanding of how nature's most
powerful 84 works. The 85 built on a 86 chip the size of a finger nail, is 87 from the thinking machines
of science-fiction. For one thing it cannot 88 the way the 89 can. But researchers say it could 90 in
better speech and object recognition by computers.
81.
imitates
mimics
limits
expands
82.
shall
ought
could
have
83.
exceed
improve
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impair
develop
84.
processor
electronic system
circuit
brain
85.
computer
monitor
system
circuit
86.
silicon
minute
big
brown
87.
for
above
beyond
far
88.
equate
teach
learn
recognise
89.
computer
processor
chip
brain
90.
yield
give
respond
result
Directions: In Question Nos. 91 to 100, you have two brief passages with five questions following
each passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four
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alternatives.
PASSAGE I
For any activity, discipline is the key word. It should begin with the self, then be extended to the
family, neighbours, environment, workplace, society and the nation at large. It is from society that
inspiration is drawn. Systems and institutions should provide the inspiration to society through
performance which in turn will provide leaders, capable of rebuilding and restructuring society into a
strong nation. The nationalists' spirit then becomes infectious.
91. What is the key word for Activity according to the passage?
Active Discipline
Key Discipline
Self Discipline
Discipline
92. According to the passage Discipline should begin
with the self
with the self, family and neighbours
with the self, family, neighbours and environment
with the self, family, workplace, society
93. According to the passage, where do we draw inspiration from?
Society
Society and nation
Environment
Nothing in particular
94. According to the passage, a good leader should be capable of
rebuilding a nation the way he/she likes
rebuilding and restructuring society into a strong nation
building a national consensus
rebuilding and structuring a nation
95. What is the meaning of the word "infectious" in the passage?
dangerous
spreading to everyone
spreading to everyone by germs
give disease
PASSAGE -II
A 23-year-old British woman was yesterday sentenced to six months in jail for leaving her two-yearold
daughter home alone eight-hours-a-day, five days a week for a year while she went to work. The
young mother from the central town of Warwick initially hired a babysitter, when she landed a job in a
travel agency but eventually reached the point when she could no longer afford the facility,
prosecutors said. The woman then started leaving the child home by herself, providing it with food
and toys and removing all potentially dangerous objects from its reach. At first the mother came home
at lunch time but had to stop because her daughter threw tantrums every time she left to go back to
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work.
The mother, who was not identified, told the court, "If I had money I would not have done it. It was a
case of that or not keeping my job and living on benefit".
The judge, Mr. Harrison Hall, however said "Having had a child, the absolute priority is to look after
it. There must be an alternative to leaving a child alone all day, a thing you would not do even to a
dog".
96. The young mother had to work in the office
40 hours a week
8 hours a week
48 hours a week
all the seven days a week
97. The word 'Facility' in sentence refers to
her job in the travel agency
living in a well furnished apartment
getting adequate salary
employing someone to look after the child
98-The mother stopped coming home for lunch because
her house was far away from the office
she was not able to control her angry baby
she had to work extra hours to earn more
she was not interested in looking after the baby
99. The sentence "If I had money, I would not have done it" means
I had money and so I did not leave the baby alone
I had money and so I left the baby alone
I had no money and so I left the baby alone
I had no money and so I did not leave the baby alone
100. Which one of the following statements about the judge Mr. Harrison Hall is correct?
He can tolerate cruelty to children but not to animals
He can tolerate cruelty to animals but not to children
He can tolerate cruelty both to children and animals
He can tolerate cruelty neither to children nor to animals
ANSWER KEYS
1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.
44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57.
58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
71. 72. 73. 74. 75.
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