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CDS
Combined Defence Services
EXAMINATION
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 Contents
S.No. TOPIC PAGE No.
1. Practice Sets- 1 5-16
2. Practice Sets- 2 17-28
3. Practice Sets- 3 29-40
4. Practice Sets- 4 41-51
5. Practice Sets- 5 52-63
6. Practice Sets- 6 64-74
7. Practice Sets- 7 75-85
8. Practice Sets- 8 86-97
9. Practice Sets- 9 98-112
10. Practice Sets- 10 113-126
11. Practice Sets- 11 127-138
12. Practice Sets- 12 139-151
13. Practice Sets- 13 152-164
14. Practice Sets- 14 165-178
15. Practice Sets- 15 179-191
16. Practice Sets- 16 192-204
17. Practice Sets- 17 205-216
18. Practice Sets- 18 217-228
19. Practice Sets- 19 229-239
20. Practice Sets- 20 240-251
21. Practice Sets- 21 252-264
22. Practice Sets- 22 265-274
23. Practice Sets- 22 275-285
24. Practice Sets- 24 286-296
25. Practice Sets- 25 297-309
26. Practice Sets- 26 310-326
 PRACTICE SET–1
Directions (Q. 1 to 20) : Each question in
this section has a sentence with three parts
labelled A, B, and C. Read each sentence to
find out whether there is any error in any part
and indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet
against the corresponding letter, i.e., a or B
or C. If you find no error, you answer should
be indicated as D.
1. He asked her that (a)/ whether she knew
(b)/ what had happened last week when
she was on leave. (c)/ No error (d).
2. Until you do not go to the station (a)/ to
receive him (b)/ I can hardly feel at ease.
(c)/ No error (d).
3. I did not know where they were going (a)/
nor could I understand (b)/ why had they
left so soon. (c)/ No error (d).
4. The distinguished visitor said that he had
great pleasure to be with us for some
time (a)/ and that the pleasure was all
the greater (b)/ because his visit afforded
him an opportunity to study the working
of an institution of such eminence as
ours. (c)/ No error (d).
5. Please covey (a)/ my best wishes(b)/
back to your parents. (c)/ No error (d).
6. The call of the seas (a)/ have always (b)/
found an echo in me. (c)/ No error (d).
7. Hardly I had left home for Mumbai (a)/
when my son who is settled in Kolkata
arrived (b)/ without any prior information.
(c)/ No error (d).
8. Now it can be easily said (a)/ that the
population of this city is greater (b) than
any other city in India. (c)/ No error (d).
9. It is difficult to explain (a) why did
Rajgopalachari resigned (b)/ from the Con­
gress in 1940. (c)/ No error (d).
10. The boss reminded them of the old say­
ing (a)/ that honesty was the best policy,
(b)/ and told them that they had better
be honest in their work. (c)/ No error (d).
11. "Gulliver's Travels" are (a)/ the most fas­
cinating adventure story (b)/ that I have
ever read. (c)/ No error (d).
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12. The teenager reassured his father at the
station (a)/ "Don't worry, dad' (b)/ I will
pull on very nicely at the hostel." (c)/ No
error (d).
13. The way he's behaving, (a)/ he'll soon spill
the beans, (b)/ I'm afraid. (c) No error (d).
14. Most of the developing countries find it
(a)/ difficult to cope up with the problems
(b)/ created by the sudden impact of tech­
nological progress. (c)/ No error (d).
15. People blamed him (a)/ for being (b)/ a
coward person. (c)/ No error (d).
16. We swam up to the drowning man,
caught hold of his clothes (a)/ before he
could go down again (b)/ and pulled him
out, safe to the shore. (c) No error (d).
17. Meena was so tired (a)/ that she could
not hardly (b)/ talk to the guests for a
few minutes. (c)/ No error (d).
18. If I was knowing (a)/ why he was absent,
(b)/ I would have informed you. (c)/ No
error (d).
19. He goes (a)/ to office (b)/ by foot. (c)/ No
error (d).
20. The hundred­rupees notes (a)/ that he
gave them for the goods bought from them
looked genuine (b)/ but later they reliably
learnt that the notes were all counterfeit.
(c)/ No error (d).
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
Directions (Qs. 21 to 40) : Look at the un-
derlined part of each sentence. Below each
sentence are given three possible substitutions
for the underlined part. If one of them A, B,
or C is better than the underlined part, indi-
cate your response on the Answer Sheet
against the corresponding letter A, B or C. If
none of the substitutions improve the sen-
tence, indicate D, as your response on the
Answer Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement' re-
sponse will be signified by the letter D.
21. There is no rain in our village for the last
six months.
(a) has been
(b) was
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 (c) had been (c) is a people of character
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
22. The police investigated into the matter. 30. We now come to the important question
(a) with the matter of where this great swarm of galaxies have
(b) at the matter come from.
(c) the matter (a) have come
(d) No improvement (b) has come from
23. Ramachandra Murthy and his family have (c) are coming from
been in Guyana from 1985. (d) No improvement
(a) since 31. Fewer rainfall means less traffic acci­
(b) about dents, according to the experts' report
(c) on on highway safety.
(d) No improvement (a) Less rainfall means fewer traffic ac­
cidents
24. I am living in this town since 1980.
(b) Less rainfall means less traffic acci­
(a) was living
dents
(b) shall live
(c) Fewer rainfall means fewer traffic ac­
(c) have been living cidents
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
25. If I was you I should tell him the truth. 32. I never saw you at the party yesterday.
(a) am you (a) have not seen
(b) were you (b) did not see
(c) had been you (c) had never seen
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
26. He is better than any boy in the class. 33. Ajeet is a bigger scholar than his brother.
(a) any boys
(a) better
(b) all he boys
(b) smaller
(c) any other boy
(c) superior
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
27. Anil ought not to tell me your secret, but 34. I did not wait for him because he went
he did. out before I arrived.
(a) to be telling (a) has gone out
(b) tell (b) had gone out
(c) to have told (c) had been out
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
28. If I were him I would have not accepted 35. Whenever I saw him, he has been read­
the offer. ing the same novel.
(a) If I was him (a) had been reading
(b) If I were he (b) read
(c) If I had he
(c) was reading
(d) No improvement
(d) No improvement
29. What the nation needs is people of char­
36. Since the beginning of the term, we are
acter.
spending a lot of time on poetry.
(a) are the people of character (a) spent
(b) are people of character (b) will spend

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 (c) have spent husband's idiosyncrasies.
(d) No improvement (a) peculiar habits
37. Your sister cooks well, isn't she ? (b) bad habits
(a) isn't it ? (c) weaknesses
(b) doesn't she ? (d) stupid manners
(c) doesn't it ? 45. The Deputy Inspector General made a
(d) No improvement perfunctory inspection of the police sta­
38. Dickens' novels, like many writers, are tion.
largely autobiographical. (a) thorough and complete
(a) like those of many other writers (b) superficial
(b) like so many others (c) done as a routine but without interest
(c) like many other novelists (d) intensive
(d) No improvement 46. The decision to drop the atom bomb on
39. She was as pretty as, if not prettier than, Hiroshima was a grave one.
any other girl at the party.
(a) serious (b) momentous
(a) She was very pretty
(c) instinctive (d) impulsive
(b) She was pretty
47. A scientist generally carries out his in­
(c) She was the prettiest
vestigations empirically.
(d) No improvement
(a) intuitively
40. Never I have seen such breathtaking
(b) verbally
scenery !
(a) Never have I (c) through written communication
(b) Ever I have (d) by observation and experiment
(b) I cannot ever 48. He is employed in an ordnance factory.
(d) No improvement (a) orthodox
SYNONYMS (b) arms and ammunition
Directions (Qs. 41 to 50) : In this section, (c) electrical and electronic
you find a number of sentences, parts of (d) ordinary and common
which are underlined. For each underlined 49. He is a sycophant who tries to win over
part, four words/phrases are listed below. politicians.
Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning (a) a psychologist
to the underlined part and blacken the corre-
(b) an opportunist
sponding space on the Answer Sheet.
(c) an unscrupulous man
41. She is a woman of sterling qualities.
(a) interesting (b) genuine (d) a flatterer
(c) irritating (d) exciting 50. I cannot believe in the veracity of his state­
ment.
42FS. Although the boys in his class were
naughty, he never resorted to corporal (a) truth (b) usefulness
punishment. (c) sincerity (d) falsity
(a) harsh (b) physical ANTONYMS
(c) unjust (d) general Directions (Qs. 51 to 60) : In this section,
43. He wanted to mitigate his burdens. each item consists of a word or a phrase which
(a) lessen (b) increase is underlined in the sentence given. It is fol-
lowed by four words or phrases. Select the
(c) postpone (d) leave
word or phrase which is closest to the oppo-
44. She adjusted quite well with her site in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
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 51. Kapil's bowling yesterday proved very (b) Horse
costly. (c) Dog
(a) economical (b) frugal Z (a) She was homesick.
(c) thrifty (d) expensive (b) It
52. I cannot see much likeness between the (c) He
two boys. Explanation : Out of the list given in item Y,
(a) enmity (b) hatred Only boy is the correct answer because usu­
(c) difference (d) dislike ally a boy, and not a horse or a dog, attends
53. I am still dubious about that plan. school. So A is to be marked on the Answer
(a) certain (b) doubtful Sheet for item Y. A boy is usually referred to
as "he", so for item Z, the letter C is correct
(c) docile (d) faithful
answer. Notice that to solve this kind of items
54. The wise say that life is meant not merely
you have to read the preceding or succeed­
to accumulate wealth but for self­realization.
ing sentences of the given passage.
(a) amass (b) produce PASSAGE–I
(c) scatter (d) gather One of the most interesting new books published
55. He will never turn down your request. recently is "Spaceship" by Prof. E.C. Walker.
(a) turn up (b) turn over Our earth he say ...(61)... like a spaceship,
(c) reject (d) accept and all the 400 million people ...(62)... earth
56. Real happiness does not lie in material are passengers on it. And we are heading
possessions alone. ...(63)... a disaster. The levels of atmospheric
(a) physical (b) essential pollution ...(64)... in the cities and industrial
(c) spiritual (d) manual areas of the world could in time change the
weather patterns of the earth, raising the tem­
57. I was upset by his hostile attitude.
perature ...(65)... the whole planet. If this rose
(a) friendly (b) positive a few ...(66)... the deserts of the world would
(c) negative (d) inimical expand to double their size. The polar ice
58. Ashoka was a magnanimous king. caps would start melting. If the polar ice caps
(a) small (b) petty melted, the ...(67)... level all over the world
(c) kind (d) majestic would rise ...(68)... about 60 meters. Prof.
59. Mala is always defiant in her behaviour. Walker's ...(69)... is not at all about gloom
and doom. He admits that the ...(70)... he
(a) obedient (b) rebellious
describes could take thousands of years.
(c) meek (d) friendly
61. (a) is (b) have been
60. I find his views repugnant.
(c) will be
(a) amiable (b) repulsive
62. (a) over (b) on
(c) amoral (d) apolitical
(c) upon
SELECTING WORDS
63. (a) about (b) to
Directions (Qs. 61 to 80) : In the following
(c) towards
passages at certain points you are given a
choice of three words in brackets, one of 64. (a) increasing (b) arriving
which fits the meaning of the passage. (c) coming
Choose the word which best fits the mean- 65. (a) in (b) of
ing of the passage and mark the correspond- (c) for
ing letter viz A, B or C on your Answer Sheet. 66. (a) degrees (b) steps
Examples Y and Z have been solved for you. (c) miles
Y (a) Boy was in the school in 67. (a) water (b) ice
Shimal. (c) sea
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68. (a) in (b) by of the four sentences and indicate your an-
(c) to swer accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
69. (a) idea (b) thought 81. S1 : The lions used to be widely dis­
(c) book tributed in Africa and Asia.
70. (a) ideas (b) solutions S6 : No hunting is permitted in such
(c) changes reserved areas.
PASSAGE–II P : There are special forest zones
Sometimes the messages are sent with set aside for wildlife in various
...(71)... accompanying words and we speak countries.
in ...(72)... language alone. But, what ges­ Q : Indiscriminate killing by hunters
tures make ...(73)... language ? Most of us has been the cause of this dras­
are ...(74)... with the common hand gestures. tic fall in their numbers.
Some ...(75)... cannot talk without using their R : Today they are a relatively rare
hands. ...(76)... reach out as they explain al­ species.
most ...(77)... their words, emphasizing and S : If the species survives at all, it
exaggerating and ...(78)... with their hands. will be only in national parks.
Other people hardly ...(79)... their hands at The proper sequence should be :
all when they ...(80)... . (a) RSQP (b) SQRP
71. (a) many (b) few (c) RQSP (d) SRPQ
(c) no
82. S1 : The woman who lives a normal
72. (a) body (b) signal life is able to check the swelling
(c) foreign conceit and egotism of her
73. (a) with body (b) up menfolk simply because her out­
(c) into look is so different.
74. (a) easy (b) familiar S6 : And both ranges of interest make
(c) efficient her what only fools deny her to
75. (a) students (b) people be, namely, essentially practical;
(c) officers her eye is steadily fixed on the
76. (a) We (b) Arms concrete thing, and she mistrusts
that chasing of the wild goose
(c) They
which is one of the chief pas­
77. (a) exacting (b) shaping times and delights of man.
(c) changing
P : She is primarily concerned with
78. (a) teaching (b) holding little ordinary things, the minu­
(c) punctuating tiae of talk and behaviour for ex­
79. (a) adjust (b) use ample, on the one hand, and with
(c) wave very big ones, the colossal elemen­
80. (a) lecture. (b) unite. tary facts of life, such as birth,
(c) talk. mating and death on the other.
ORDERING OF SENTENCES Q : The first are personal and par­
Directions (Qs. 81 to 90) : In the following ticular; whereas the second,
items, each passage consists of six sen- those enormous facts about life
tences. The first and sixth sentence are given which women are never allowed
in the beginning as S1 and S6 The middle to lose sight of, are, of course,
four sentences in each have been jumbled universal, meaning just as much
up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You in the Fiji Islands as they do
are required to find out the proper sequence here.

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 R : Her interests are at once nar­
rower and wider than those of
men.
S : It is more personal and yet more
impersonal.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQSR (b) PRSQ
(c) SPQR (d) SRPQ
83. S1 : What soda­water is composed of
you may see for yourself if you
watch your glass as it stands on
the table after you have slaked
your first thirst.
S6 : 'Carbonic acid' is the old name
for it, but it is more correct to
name it, when it is out of the
water, 'Carbon dioxide'.
P : The liquid is plain water, as you
will find out if you are too slow
about drinking.
Q : You will see that it is separating
into two different things, a liquid
and a gas.
R : The gas is so heavy that you can
fairly drink it from the glass, and
it has, as you know, a tingle­
tangle taste.
S : The other is a heavy, sour and
invisible gas that slips up through
the water in little bubbles and
collects in the empty half of the
glass.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QRSP (b) PRQS
(c) QPSR (d) RSPQ
84. S1 : What Martin Luther King, the
peaceful warrior and his followers
suffered, it is very difficult to
describe.
S6 : For they had taken an oath to
'refrain from the violence of the
fist, tongue or heart'.
P : The police used fir hoses and
ferocious dogs to rout them.
Q : The law courts sent them to
solitary confinement where not a
ray of the sun entered.
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R : They were abused and stoned by
the mob, slapped and kicked by
the police.
S : They suffered and tolerated all
this without ever lifting a hand in
self­defence.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SRPQ (b) RPQS
(c) PRSQ (d) QRSP
85. S1 : There are, I think, several factors
that contribute to wisdom.
S6 : You have not time to consider the
effect which your discoveries or
inventions may have outside the
field of medicine.
P : This has become more difficult
than it used to be owing to the
extent and complexity of the
specialized knowledge required
of various kinds of technicians.
Q : Of these I should put first a
sense of proportion : the capacity
to take account of all the
important factors in a problem
and to attach to each its due
weight.
R : The work is difficult and is likely
to absorb the whole of your
intellectual energy.
S : Suppose, for example, that you
are engaged in research in
scientific medicine.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QPSR (b) QRPS
(c) QSPR (d) QSRP
86. S1 : There were no finger prints
anywhere.
S6 : These conclusions made the
detectives think that it was a fake
theft.
P : First of all it was impossible even
for a child to enter through the
hole in the roof.
Q : When the investigators tried to
reconstruct the crime, they
came up against facts.
R : Moreover, when the detectives
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 tried to push a silver vase, it was
found to be double the size of the
hole.
S : Again, the size of the hole was
examined by the experts who
said that nothing had been
passed through it.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS
(c) SQRP (d) QRSP
87. S1 : If you want to film a scene in slow
motion you run the camera twice
as fast as usual, which sounds
ridiculous but isn't.
S6 : On the screen, everything
appears at half the speed at
which the camera recorded it
when it was filmed.
P : If you are filming in slow motion,
however, the camera runs at
twice the normal speed, yet, in
spite of this, the projector which
shows the film will be run at the
normal speed, and this means
that the projector will show the
film at half the speed at which it
was photographed.
Q : This is because the camera
which took the pictures and the
projector which shows them run
at the same speed.
R : When a film camera is running
at normal speed, it takes twenty­
four pictures a second.
S : When the film is run through the
filmprojector in the camera
twenty­four pictures a second
appear on the screen.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PSRQ (b) PSQR
(c) SRQP (d) RSQP
88. S1 : Great quantities of animal oil
come from whales.
S6 : A few other creatures also yield
oil.
P : It produces a great quantity of oil
which can be made into food for
human consumption.
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Q : These enormous creatures of the
sea are the largest remaining
animals in the world.
R : When the whale is killed, the
blubber is stripped off and boiled
down.
S : To protect the whales from the
cold of the Arctic seas, nature
has provided it with a thick
covering of fat called blubber.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PSRQ (b) QSRP
(c) PRQS (d) RPQS
89. S1 : The distance between theatre
and reality has stretched so far
that when we come across a
truly contemporary play, it is a
cause for rejoicing.
S6 : But the question is, have we
forgotten his legacy in modern
India?
P : It searches our collective psyche
like an unrelenting laser beam.
Q : Most importantly, the play
questions whether religion and
politics can fuse together in
modern India.
R : Gandhiji had both the spiritual
and political dimensions that we
so lack today.
S : Prasanna's 'Gandhiji' staged
recently by the National School
of Drama is one such play.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SRPQ (b) RSPQ
(c) SPQR (d) RQPS
90. S1 : We who live in the present day
world are proud to call ourselves
civilized.
S6 : In fact science has added to our
worries.
P : But let us search our hearts and
ask ourselves, 'Has science
solved our problem?'
Q : Is it because we live and dreass
better than our forefathers?
R : Frankly speaking, the answer is 'No'.
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 S : Of course, we have the
advantages of the inventions of
science which our ancestors had
never known.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) QSPR
(c) PRSQ (d) SPRQ
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. 91 to 105) : Read the following
passages and answer the items that follow.
PASSAGE–I
Those responsible for teaching young people
have resorted to a variety of means to make
their pupils learn. The earliest of these was
the threat of punishment. This meant that the
pupil who was slow, careless or inattentive
risked either physical chastisement or the
loss of some expected privilege. Learning
was thus associated with fear. At a later pe­
riod, pupils were encouraged to learn in the
hope of some kind of reward. This often took
the form of marks awarded for work done and
sometimes of prizes given at the end of the
year to the best scholar. Such a system ap­
pealed to the competitive spirit, but was just
as depressing as the older system for the
slow pupil.
In the nineteenth century sprang up a
new type of teacher, convinced that learning
was worthwhile for its own sake and that the
young pupil's principal stimulus should neither
be anxiety to avoid a penalty nor ambition to
win a reward, but sheer desire to learn.
Interest, direct or indirect, became the
keyword of instruction.
91. The educational system which caused
fear in the pupil's mind was based on:
(a) rewards (b) labour
(c) punishment (d) competition
92. The system based on rewards satisfied
all except :
(a) the slow pupil
(b) the very intelligent pupil
(c) the laborious pupil
(d) the casual pupil
93. The system which appealed to the
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competitive spirit in the pupils was largely
based on :
(a) punishment (b) marks
(c) chastisement (d) cash prizes
PASSAGE–II
On a surface which is free from obstacles,
such as a clear road or a path, only two or
three species of snakes can hope to catch
up with a human being, even if they are
foolish to try. A snake seems to move very
fast but its movements are deceptive. In spite
of the swift, wave­like motions of its body,
the snake crawls along the ground at no more
than the speed of man's walk. It may,
however, have an advantage inside a jungle,
where the progress of a man is obstructed
by thorny bushes. But in such places, the
footsteps of a man are usually more than
enough to warn snakes to keep away.
Although they have no ears of the usual kind,
they can feel slight vibrations of the ground
through their bodies, and thus get an early
warning of danger.
94. The sanke has an advantage over men
inside a jungle, because there :
(a) it can crawl faster.
(b) it gets advance warning.
(c) man's movement is obstructed.
(d) it is dark inside a jungle.
95. W hat helps the snakes to receive
advance warning is their sensitivity to :
(a) obstacles in the path.
(b) smell of other beings.
(c) sounds made by other beings.
(d) movements of other beings.
PASSAGE–III
This rule of always trying to do things as well
as one can do them has an important bearing
upon the problem of ambition. No man or
woman should be without ambition, which
is the inspiration of activity. But if one allows
ambition to drive one to attempt things which
are beyond one's own personal capacity, then
unhappiness will result. If one imagines that
one can do everything better than other
people, then envy and jealousy, those twin
monsters, will come to sadden one's days.
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But if one concentrates one's attention upon
developing one's own special capacities, the
things one is best at, then one does not worry
over much if other people are more
successful.
96. Which one of the following alternatives
brings out the meaning of 'to have a
bearing upon' clearly?
(a) to have an effect on
(b) to carry the weight on oneself
(c) to put up with
(d) to decrease friction
97. Which one of the following statements
is correct ?
(a) There is a close relationship between
ambition and activity.
(b) Ambition and activity belong to two
different areas.
(c) Ambition is useless.
(d) Activity is responsible for ambition.
98. The statement 'if one allows ambition to
drive one to attempt things which are
beyond one's own personal capacity,
then unhappiness will result,' means that :
(a) One must always try to do less than
one's capacity.
(b) One must always try to do more than
one's capacity.
(c) Ambition must be consistent with
one's capacity.
(d) There should be no ambition at all.
99. Which one of the following statements
best reflects the underlying tone of the
passage ?
(a) One must do everything as well as
one can.
(b) One must try to be better than others.
(c) One must continuously worry about
others.
(d) One must try beyond one's capacity
to get results.
100. W hich one of the following
statements can be assumed to be true?
(a) It is good to imagine oneself better
than others.
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(b) One should not imagine oneself
always to be better than others.
(c) All persons have equal capacity.
(d) One should have more ambition than
others.
PASSAGE–IV
An earthquake comes like a thief in the night,
without warning. It was necessary, therefore,
to invent instruments that neither slumbered
nor slept. Some devices were quite simple.
One, for instance, consisted of rods of various
lengths and thicknesses which would stand
up on end like ninepins. When a shock came
it shook the rigid table upon which these
stood. If it were gentle, only the more
unstable rods fell. If it were severe, they all
fell. Thus the rods by falling and by the direction
in which they fell, recorded for the slumbering
scientist, the strength of a shock that was
too weak to waken him and the direction
from which it came.
But, instruments far more delicate than
that were needed if any really serious advance
was to be made. The ideal to be aimed at
was to devise an insterument that could record
with a pen on paper the movements, of the
ground or of the table, as the quake passed
by. While I write my pen moves but the paper
keeps still. With practice, no doubt, I could,
in tome, learn to write by holding the pen still
while the paper moved. That sounds a silly
suggestion, but that was precisely the idea
adopted in some of the early instruments
(seismometers) for recording earthquake
waves. But when table, penholder and paper
are all moving how is it possible to write legibly?
The key to a solution of that problem lay in an
everyday observation. Why does a person
standing in a bus or train tend to fall when a
sudden start is made? It is because his feet
move on, but his head stays still.
101. The passage says that early
instruments for measuring earthquakes
were :
(a) faulty in design
(b) expensive
(c) not sturdy
(d) not sensitive enough
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 102. W hy was it necessary to invent sheet accordingly.
instruments to observe an earthquake? 106. There must be countries now in which
(a) Because an earthquake comes peasants
like a thief in the night. (P) can spend several years in
(b) To make people alert about universities
earthquakes during their conscious (Q) so that
as well as unconscious hours. (R) a lot of young persons
(c) To prove that we are technically (S) are going without substantial
advanced. meals
(d) To experiment with the control of The proper sequence should be
man over nature.
(a) SRQP (b) PQRS
103. A simple device which consisted of rods
(c) SQRP (d) QPSR
that stood up on end like ninepins was
replaced by a more sophisticated one 107. A thens
because it failed: (P) it was also
(a) to measure a gentle earthquake. (Q) the first democracy in the world
(b) to measure a severe earthquake. (R) was not only
(c) to record the direction of the (S) an almost perfect democracy
earthquake. The proper sequence should be :
(d) to record the facts with a pen on paper. (a) RSPQ (b) PQRS
104. The everyday observation referred to in (c) RQPS (d) QPSR
the passage relates to : 108. The practice of taking performance­
(a) a moving bus or train. boosting drugs among athletes
(b) the sudden start of a bus. (P) but checking it is not going to be
(c) the tendency of a standing person easy
to fall when a bus or train moves (Q) is generally conceded to be unfair
suddenly. (R) of the detection technology
(d) people standing in a bus or train. (S) for the user is generally one jump
105. The early seismometers adopted the ahead
idea that in order to record the The proper sequence should be :
earthquake, it is :
(a) RSPQ (b) QPSR
(a) the pen that should move just as
(c) QPRS (d) PQRS
it moves when we write on paper.
109. All religions are
(b) the pen that should stay still and
the paper should move. (P) to advance the cause of peace
(c) both pen and paper that should (Q) in a holy partnership
move. (R) justice and freedom
(d) neither pen nor paper that should (S) bound together
move. The proper sequence should be :
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE (a) PRQS (b) PQRS
Directions (Qs. 106 to 116) : In each of the (c) SQPR (d) SPQR
following 11 (eleven) items, there is a 110. Seventy­two people
sentence of which some parts have been (P) reports PTI
jumbled up. You are required to rearrange
(Q) ere affected by food poisoning
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S,
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the (R) including several women and
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 (S) of the central part of the city 115. Mohan, the son of my friend.
The proper sequence should be : (P) gave me a set of pens
(a) SPQR (b) PQRS (Q) which is very precious
(c) RSPQ (d) RSQP (R) while working in Japan
111. The Prime Minister declared that (S) who died in an accident
(P) those states The proper sequence should be :
(Q) will get all help and aid (a) PQRS (b) SRPQ
(R) where family planning (c) RSPQ (d) SPQR
(S) is effected very efficiently 116. The clerk
The proper sequence should be : (P) on the desk
(a) PRSQ (b) PQRS (Q) left the money
(c) RSPQ (d) QPSR (R) in the safe
112. Hardly had my brother descended from (S) which he should have locked up
the plane The proper sequence should be :
(P) when the people (a) PQRS (b) RSPQ
(Q) waved and cheered (c) QPRS (d) QPSR
(R) who had come to receive him Directions (Qs. 117 to 120) : Each of the
(S) from the lounge following sentences has a blank space and
The proper sequence should be : four words given after the sentence. Select
(a) PRQS (b) PQRS whichever word you consider most appropriate
(c) SPQR (d) PRSQ for the blank space and indicate your choice
113. My firend on the Answer Sheet.
(P) when he was going to his office 117. It is necessary to ______ that adequate
(Q) met with an accident standards are maintained.
(R) on his scooter (a) insure (b) influence
(S) due to rash driving (c) ensure (d) control
The proper sequence should be : 118. Many of the city's narrow streets have
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS been ______.
(c) SRQP (d) QSRP (a) distinguished (b) widened
114. The boy said (c) doubled (d) rehabilitated
(P) I am not going to the school 119. Only the Chairman ______ to the pro­
posal to build more houses.
(Q) with my friends in the class room
(a) avoided (b) admitted
(R) where my teacher scolds me
(c) prevented (d) objected
(S) when I want to play
120. He hoped to bring the ______ to a sat­
The proper sequence should be : isfactory conclusion.
(a) PQRS (b) PSQR (a) quarrel (b) negotiations
(c) SQPR (d) PRSQ (c) conflicts (d) concession

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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A A B A C B A C B B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A C A C C C B A C A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A C A C B C C D D B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A B A B C C B A D A
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B B A A C A D B D A
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
A C A C D C A B A A
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A B C A B A A B A C
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C A B B B C A C B C
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C A C B B B B B C B
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
C A B C D B A C A B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
D B D C B C C B C D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B A D D B D C B D B

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 PRACTICE SET–2
Directions (Qs. 1 to 18) : In the following items,
each passage consists of six sentences. The
first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6)
are given in the beginning. The middle four
sentences in each have been removed and
jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and
S. You are required to find out the proper
sequence of the four sentences and mark
accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
1. S1 : Her sisters recognized her at
once.
S6 : As for the young prince, he found
her more lovely and lovable than
ever, and insisted upon marrying
her immediately.
P : She embraced them, telling them
she forgave them with all her
heart.
Q : Then she departed with the
herald to the King's palace.
R : They were not in the least
surprised, for everybody believed
in fairies, and everybody longed
to have a fairy godmother.
S : She told her whole story to His
Majesty and the royal family.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RSQP (b) QPSR
(c) PQSR (d) PSQR
2. S1 : No daily paper has ever found its
way into this village.
S6 : They carry this with them to the
trading centres in the plains and
cities.
P : These travellers come from
distant places.
Q : On their return journey they have
news from the hills.
R : The only news the inhabitants get
is from travellers.
S : On their way into the hills they
bring news from distant plains
and cities of India.
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The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQSR (b) RPSQ
(c) QSPR (d) RQPS
3. S1 : A stag was drinking water at a
pool.
S6 : He was thus cought by the
hunters.
P : He was admiring his shadow in
the water.
Q : All of a sudden some hunters
came to the pool.
R : From what he saw, he liked his
horns, but he was rather unhappy
about his legs.
S : His legs helped him in getting
away from the hunters, but his
horns were caught in a bush.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QPRS (b) PQRS
(c) PRQS (d) RPQS
4. S1 : The wise men laughed at Galileo
for presuming to differ from the
great Aristotle.
S6 : Both struck the ground together,
as he had asserted that they
would.
P : He then climbed to the top,
carrying with him a ten­pound
shot and a one­pound shot.
Q : So one morning he took some
students and teachers to the
base of the famous Leaning
Tower.
R : Balancing them on the edge of
the tower, he let them fall
together.
S : But Galileo said he could prove
his statement.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SQPR (b) QPSR
(c) PRSQ (d) RSQP
5. S1 : The earth was initially very hot
and without an atmosphere.
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 S6 : But it contained a lot of other
gases that are poisonous to us.
P : The atmosphere came from the
emission of gases from the
rocks.
Q : Because it contained no oxygen.
R : In the course of time it cooled
and acquired an atmosphere.
S : This early atmosphere was not
one in which we could have
survived.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RPSQ (b) PSRQ
(c) SPQR (d) QRPS
6. S1 : W hen Madhu opened the
livingroom, an extraordinary sight
met her eyes.
S6 : Hurrying upstairs, she went to
her dressing table but to her relief
found that the man had taken
only an imitation diamond necklace.
P : She soon returned home in a
police car with two policemen.
Q : A strange man was fast asleep
in an armchair.
R : Madhu left the house immediately
and went to the police station.
S : But it was now too late, the man
had disappeared.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RPQS (b) QRPS
(c) PQRS (d) SQRP
7. S1 : When Galileo was young, people
believed that the earth was the
centre of the Universe.
S6 : But time has proved that Galileo's
view was right.
P : But Galileo began to argue chat
it was not so.
Q : This belief was supported by the
State and the Church.
R : He said that the Earth and other
planets moved round the sun.
S : He was imprisoned for voicing
this unorthodox view.
The proper sequence should be :
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(a) PQRS (b) QPRS
(c) QPSR (d) PSRQ
8. S1 : Until the hospital could be built
there was no surgery available for
the patients.
S6 : After a short time an emergency
hospital was created from a
rough fowl­house.
P : But there were disadvantages.
Q : Schweitzer therfore started his
medical treatment in an open
space outside his house.
R : Moreover, there was a storm
almost every evening, when
everything had to be dragged
hurriedly to the shelter of the
verandah.
S : Working in the sun was very tiring.
the proper sequence should be :
(a) QRPS (b) QPSR
(c) RPSQ (d) PRSQ
9. S1 : In 1739, Nadir Shah, the mighty
king of Iran, invaded India.
S6 : Another trophy he took with him
was the Peacock Throne built by
Shahjahan.
P : After a stay of two months, Nadir
Shah went back to Iran.
Q : He defeated the Mughal army in
the battle at Karnal.
R : He took with him immense
wealth as well as the Koh­i­noor
diamond.
S : This was followed by the cruel
massacre and reckless plunder
of Delhi.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QSPR (b) RQPS
(c) PRQS (d) SPRQ
10. S1 : It was a very pleasant walk along
the banks of the river.
S6 : It charmed me beyond measure.
P : The buffalo had huge horns.
Q : A kind of unknown calm and
peace seemed to slide into my
soul.
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sight of a little boy sitting on the
last buffalo in the herd.
S : I saw a herd of buffaloes
swimming across the river.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SRPQ (b) QSRP
(c) PQRS (d) RPQS
11. S1 : A reporter is someone who
gathers and writes news.
S6 : The reporter and the editor are
both called newsmen.
P : An editor is someone who
prepares all the news for printing
in the newspaper.
Q : A reporter cannot do a good job
unless he has a good
understanding of the requirements
of the editor of his newspaper.
R : The editor decides how important
each news story is and where it
should be placed.
S : Many editors are former reporters.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QPRS (b) QRSP
(c) PRQS (d) RSPQ
12. S1 : Of men's earliest inventions we
know very little.
S6 : Once man had fire, he was the
master of all lower creatures.
P : Man used stick and stone long
before he dared to meddle with
fire.
Q : The first was to use a stone to
crack a nut.
R : The next was the use of a stick
to strike an enemy.
S : It was only a step further that he
made a rude weapon by fastening
a stone to the end of a stick.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP
(c) SPRQ (d) SRQP
13. S1 : The detective walked into the dark
room alone.
S6 : He carefully picked up the gun
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making sure not to smudge the
fingerprints.
P : It was later that he found the gun
lying under a chair.
Q : First he felt for the switch and
turned on the light.
R : The furnitiure was smashed and
the curtains torn.
S : At once he saw the disorder and
confusion in the room.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SQPR (b) PQRS
(c) QSRP (d) RPSQ
14. S1 : Last night I was very tired and
dropped off to sleep.
S6 : A goat was chewing up my rose
plants.
P : I thought I heard somebody move
outside.
Q : All of a sudden, a slight noise
disturbed my sleep.
R : I got out of bed quietly and
peeped out of the window.
S : I was frightened.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QPRS (b) QSPR
(c) SPQR (d) RSPQ
15. S1 : The parents of Bose wanted him
to become an I.C.S. Officer.
S6 : His resignation showed that his
country's freedom was more
important to him than his
personal ambitions.
P : But his heart was not for
government service.
Q : He studied zealously and got
through the I.C.S. examination in
the fourth rank.
R : Soon he resigned from the I.C.S.
to the bewilderment of all.
S : Very much against his will, he
was sent­to England.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QRPS (b) RPSQ
(c) SQPR (d) PSQR
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 16. S1 : The train was running fast and
the next station was nearly an
hour ahead.
S6 : She bought four cups of ice
cream and all of them became
busy with eating.
P : The children were pestering their
aunt with embarrassing questions.
Q : The occupants of the first carriage
among others were a tall girl, a
little girl and a little boy :
R : Luckily an ice cream vendor
came to the rescue of the aunt.
S : Their aunt was occupying a
corner seat.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) QSPR
(c) RPQS (d) SRQP
17. S1 : One winter afternoon she had
been buying something in a little
antique shop in Curzon Street.
S6 : He clasped his hands; he was
so gratified he could scarcely
speak.
P : Therefore she visited this shop
once again.
Q : It was a shop she always liked
to visit.
R : He beamed whenever she came
in.
S : And the man who kept it was very
fond of serving her.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PSQR (b) QPSR
(c) PRQS (d) QSPR
18. S1 : My friend Todd owes me a dollar.
S6 : I see that I shall never get it back.
P : Whenever I meet him, he does not
show any indication that he owes
me a dollar.
Q : My dollar has gone out of his
mind.
R : Thus he meets me in the same
frank friendly way as always.
S : He has owed it to me for twelve
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months, and I fear there is little
prospect of his ever returning it.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RSPQ (b) SQPR
(c) SPRQ (d) RQSP
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
Directions (Qs. 19 to 34) : In the following
items, some parts of the sentence have been
jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the
proper sequence and mark in your Answer
Sheet accordingly.
19. The fire/(P) before any serious
damage was done/(Q) by volunteers/
(R) was controlled/(S) in the godown.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) SRQP (b) RSPQ
(c) RQPS (d) QRSP
20. Some educationists/(P) should not be
exposed to/(Q) believe that/(R) young
children/(S) too much television viewing.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) RSPQ (b) QPRS
(c) QRPS (d) PQRS
21. (P) Like energy crisis/(Q) is one of the
most talked about/(R) population
explosion/(S) tooics of the world these
days.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) SRQP (b) RQPS
(c) SPQR (d) PRQS
22. (P) The dog/(Q) with its customary
fondness/(R) before the master/(S)
wagged his tail.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) PSRQ
(c) PRSQ (d) QRSP
23. (P) When the driver in front of me/(Q)
slammed the brakes on/(R) I was driving
in rush hour/(S) without warning.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) PQSR (b) RSQP
(c) RPQS (d) PQRS
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24. When John saw/(P) coming head on/ a tree/(Q) about what to do next/(R) and
(Q) towards him/(R) a speeding truck/ thought for a long time/(S) that there
(S) he ran for life. was no more hope.
The correct sequence should be : The correct sequence should be :
(a) RPQS (b) RSPQ (a) SRQP (b) SPRQ
(c) PRSQ (d) PQRS (c) QPSR (d) RSPQ
25. They decided/(P) for their friends/(Q) 32. He wanted/(P) to reach his place of
that afternoon to/(R) buy some work/(Q) who used to travel 20 miles/
presents/(S) to go shopping. (R) to buy a scooter/(S) for his son.
The correct sequence should be : The correct sequence should be :
(a) QRSP (b) SQRP (a) PQRS (b) QRSP
(c) QRPS (d) PQSR (c) QSRP (d) RSQP
26. (P) This is the book/(Q) about/(R) that/ 33. They went out/(P) in the morning by a
(S) I told you. bus/(Q) to spend the day at Bhimli,/(R)
The correct sequence should be : a famous picnic spot,/(S) some 25 kms
away.
(a) PRSQ (b) PSQR
The correct sequence should be :
(c) SPQR (d) PQRS
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP
27. He said that/(P) two years before/(Q)
(c) RSPQ (d) SRQP
and that he could produce/(R) he had
passed his examination/(S) his 34. Just as the goodness of movies/(P) like
certificate. the things which they represent,/(Q)
does not consist in being/(R) so the
The correct sequence should be :
goodness of music does not consist/
(a) SPQR (b) QSRP (S) in its being like the noises we know.
(c) RPQS (d) PRSQ The correct sequence should be :
28. However noble their ends appear/(P) (a) QPRS (b) PQRS
since they make use of violence/(Q) are
(c) RPSQ (d) SPRQ
bound to end up/(R) all their acts/(S)
with untold misery for all. SYNONYMS
Directions (Qs. 35 to 54) : Each of the
The correct sequence should be :
following twenty items consists of a word in
(a) PQRS (b) RQSP capital letters, followed by four words or group
(c) PRQS (d) RQPS of words. Select the word or group of words
29. (P) When the artist had started/(Q) that is most similar in meaning to the word
singing a popular song/(R) in chorus/ in capital letters.
(S) everyone in the audience joined. 35. PAINSTAKING
The correct sequence should be : (a) Feeling panic
(a) RPQS (b) PQRS (b) Thorough and rigorous
(c) PQSR (d) RQPS (c) Taking risk
30. We know/(P) that he passed/(Q) but/ (d) Painful and sorrowful
(R) that he sat for the examination/(S) 36. SUBSTANTIAL
we have not heard. (a) Delicate (b) Graceful
The correct sequence should be : (c) Sensational (d) Significant
(a) PQRS (b) RQSP 37. INDOLENT
(c) QSRP (d) SPQR (a) Cautious (b) Lazy
31. When he knew/(P) he sat down under (c) Unintelligent (d) Stubborn
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 38. VEHEMENTLY 51. DISCREET
(a) Devoutly (b) Serenely (a) Mature (b) Intelligent
(c) Hysterically (d) Forcefully (c) Clever (d) Prudent
39. OBLIVIOUS 52. MOMENTOUS
(a) Narrow­minded (b) Daring (a) Time­tested (b) Momentary
(c) Stubborn (d) Unaware (c) Very important (d) Hectic
40. FEIGNED 53. PORTEND
(a) Pretended (b) Played (a) Profess (b) Portray
(c) Developed (d) Failed (c) Think (d) Foreshadow
41. PENURY 54. ODIUM
(a) Poverty (b) Petty (a) Illness (b) Hatred
(c) Phony (d) Pathetic (c) Oddity (d) Devious
42. AFFECTATION ANTONYMS
(a) Adoration (b) Artificiality Directions (Qs. 55 to 74) : Each of the
following twenty items consists of a word in
(c) Appreciation (d) Proficiency
capital letters, followed by four words or group
43. STIFLE of words. Select the word that is, furthest in
(a) Starve (b) Stumble meaning to the word in capital letters.
(c) Smother (d) Stagger 55. LAUDATORY
44. BESEECH (a) Laughable (b) Derogatory
(a) Request (b) Overwhelm (c) Abusive (d) Detriment
(c) Bless (d) Promise 56. PERTINENT
45. STALEMATE (a) Eloqaent (b) Distant
(a) Degeneration (b) Deadlock (c) Relevant (d) Irrelevant
(c) Exhaustion (d) Settlement 57. COLOSSAL
46. IMPROMPTU (a) Fragile (b) Small
(a) Important (b) Impressive (c) Colourful (d) Impressive
(c) Inspiring (d) Offhand 58. INDISPENSABLE
47. LUCRATIVE (a) Tolerable (b) Superfluous
(a) Profitable (b) Important (c) Expensive (d) Hostile
(c) Challenging (d) Worthwhile 59. VINDICTIVE
48. FORTHRIGHT (a) Forgiving (b) Humane
(a) Honest and outspoken (c) Polite (d) Liberal
(b) Serious and stubborn 60. FRIVOLOUS
(c) Strong and brave (a) Amusing (b) Serious
(d) Willing and determined (c) Confusing (d) Teasing
49. REPRIMAND 61. TRANSIENT
(a) Praise (b) Reminder (a) Lasting (b) Moving
(c) Rebuke (d) Reward (c) Persistent (d) Abiding
50. PUNCTILIOUS 62. APPARENT
(a) Serious (b) Careful (a) Real (b) Significant
(c) Punctual (d) Hardworking (c) Unimportant (d) Vague

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63. SLACKEN against the corre-sponding letter i.e., A or B
(a) Weaken (b) Intensify or C. If you find no error, your answer should
(c) Quicken (d) Provoke be indicated as D.
64. ZEAL 75. Lack of winter rains (a)/ have delayed
the sowing of (b)/ wheat crop in this
(a) Intolerance (b) Inefficiency
area. (c)/ No error (d).
(c) Senile (d) Apathy
76. The teacher let the boy off (a)/ with a
65. DEFILE warning (b)/ though he was convinced
(a) Purify (b) Pollute with his guilt. (c)/ No error (d).
(c) Disturb (d) Glorify 77. Our first trip was the most interesting
66. FORTUTTOUS one, (a)/ but our second one (b)/ was
(a) Unfortunate (b) Accidental even more interesting. (c)/ No error (d).
(c) Planned (d) Ludicrous 78. He has been going to the office (a)/ for
a year now, (b)/ and he even can't
67. AVERSION
understand its working (c)/ No error (d).
(a) Promotion (b) Attraction
79. He boasts of having visited Europe
(c) Hatred (d) Passion many times (a)/ but he can neither
68. IMPERIOUS speak English (b)/ nor he can speak
(a) Characterless (b) Impermanent French. (c)/ No error (d).
(c) Imperfect (d) Submissive 80. Whenever possible, one should avail the
69. MARVELLOUS opportunity (a)/ that come one's way
(a) Awful (b) Mechanical (b)/ if one wants to achieve success in
life. (c)/ No error (d).
(c) Meaningless (d)
Unsentimental 81. When my friends came to visit us (a)/
at the railway station (b)/ they left some
70. VEXATION
of their luggages. (c)/ No error (d).
(a) Comfort (b) Slyness
82. As an officer (a)/ he not only was
(c) Fright (d) Nervousness competent (b)/ but also honest. (c)/ No
71. DOLEFUL error (d).
(a) Aggressive (b) Cheerful 83. If you will come tomorrow (a)/ we can
(c) Tired (d) Involved go to the market (b)/ and do our own
72. SENILITY shopping together. (c)/ No error (d).
(a) Virility (b) Laziness 84. If we exercise regularly (a)/ we will be
(b)/ more healthier. (c)/ No error (d).
(c) Maturity (d) Exhaustion
85. News travel (a)/ very fast today (b)/ due
73. UNGAINLY
to advancement in technology. (c)/ No
(a) Quick (b) Short error (d).
(c) Awkward (d) Graceful 86. The Chairman made it clear at the
74. SPORADIC meeting (a)/ that he will not step down
(a) Rare (b) Frequent (b)/ from his position as chairman (c)/
(c) Sharp (d) Coordinated No error (d).
SPOTTING ERRORS 87. We had (a)/ lot of difficulty (b)/ in finding
Directions (Qs. 75 to 93) : Each question in the way here. (c)/ No error (d).
this section has a sentence with three parts 88. Just as he was driving along the road
labelled A, B and C. Read each sentence to (a)/ a bus pulled up and the driver asked
find out whether there is any error in any part him (b)/ if he has seen a briefcase on
and indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet the road (c)/ No error (d).

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 89. Experience has taught me (a)/ not to
ignore any man, high or low, (b)/ not to
ignore anything, great or small. (c)/ No
error (d).
90. I have spent (a)/ most of my money (b)/
so I can travel only by bus. (c)/ No error (d).
91. When he asked me as to why (a)/ I
had not finished my work in time, (b)/ I
felt confused. (c)/ No error (d).
92. The Foreign Minister said (a)/ there was
no use to criticise the policy of non­
alignment (b)/ which had stood the test
of time. (c)/ No error (d).
93. The train should arrive (a)/ at 7:30 in
the morning (b)/ but it was almost an
hour late.
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. 94 to 120) : In this section,
there are seven short passages. After each
passage, you will find several questions
based on the passage. First, read a
passage, and then answer the questions
based on it. You are required to select your
answers based on the contents of the passage
and opinion of the author only.
PASSAGE–I
A well­dressed young man entered a big
textile shop one evening. He was able to draw
the attention of the salesmen who thought
him rich and likely to make heavy purchases.
He was shown the superior varieties of suit
lengths and sarees. But after casually
examining them, he kept moving to the next
section where readymade goods were being
sold and further on to the hosiery section.
By then, the salesmen had begun to doubt
his intentions, and drew the attention of the
manager. The manager asked him what
exactly he wanted and he replied that he
wanted courteous treatment. He explained
that he had come to the same shop in casual
dress that morning and drawn little attention.
His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert
himself. He had come in good dress only to
get decent treat­ment, not for getting any
textiles. He left without making any purchase.
94. The young man was well dressed
because
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(a) it was his habit to dress well
(b) it was his wedding day
(c) he waned to meet the manager of
the shop
(d) he wanted to impress the salesmen
95. The salesmen in the shop are described
as people who pay attention to
(a) only young men and women
(b) pretty women
(c) only rich customers
(d) regular customers
96. The young man moved away to the
hosiery section because he
(a) was not interested in purchasing
anything now
(b) did not like the readymade clothes
(c) wanted better clothes
(d) was restless
97. The manager asked the young man
what he wanted because
(a) he would give him exactly what he
was looking for
(b) the salesman had drawn his
attention to the indifferent attitude
of the young man
(c) he thought they could do more
business with him that way
(d) he thought the visitor was dissatisfied
98. The young man left without making
purchases because he
(a) did not have money
(b) could not find any item of his choice
(c) had come only to make a point
about the indifferent attitude of the
salesmen towards casually
dressed customers
(d) decided to come to make the
purchases later on
PASSAGE–II
The prisoner awaited his chance. For three
solid years he had schemed for this
opportunity. Now that escape seemed so near
at hand, those three years lost some of their
monotony. But he would never forget the
lashes, the close confinement, low diet, and
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worse still the mental strain of those black
days. Suddenly the warden did what he had
hoped. He stopped to unlock the lower
padlock. With a dull thud he slumped forward
with keys in his hands. Swiftly the prisoner
seized his keys, unlocked the cell and ran
into the courtyard. It took him four seconds
to reach the rope­ladder secretly placed
there by his accomplices, five more to
clamber over the wall, and three more to jump
into the waiting car to be whisked away to
freedom. Even though he was guilty, the
prisoner felt he had paid for his crime, for the
man he had robbed three years ago was still
a millionaire.
99. For what crime had the prisoner been
punished?
(a) Murder (b) Arson
(c) Robbery (d) Kidnapping
100. When had the crime been committed?
(a) Just before the escape
(b) Three years earlier
(c) Long ago
(d) Day earlier
101. Who slumped forward with a dull thud?
(a) The millionaire
(b) The warden
(c) The prisoner
(d) Prisoner's accomplice
102. What did the prisoner suffer the most
during imprisonment?
(a) Poor health
(b) Mental strain
(c) Physical torture
(d) Absence from his family
PASSAGE–III
Nationalism is only a curse when it becomes
narrow and fanatical. Like so many other
things available to man, say, religion, it can
easily lead men astray. Nationalism can lead
people into thinking only of themselves, of
their own struggles, of their own misery. It
can also cause a nation to become suspicious
and fearful of its neighbours, to look upon itself
as superior, and to become aggressive. And it
is when nationalism impels a state to become
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expansionist and seek domination over
others that it becomes a positive curse and
harmful internationally.
103. From the passage, which of the
following statements most correctly
reflects the opinion of the author?
(a) Nationalism makes people self­
centered and self­conceited
(b) It helps a nation to become
superior to other nations
(c) It regulates international
relationships
(d) It helps a nation to expand its
territories and become powerful
104. Which of the following phrases most
correctly suggests the central theme
of the passage?
(a) Nationalism and religion
(b) Nationalism as an inspiration for
development
(c) Nationalism as a cause of war
(d) Evils of narrow and aggressive
nationalism
105. From the passage which of the following
statements can be assumed to be most
likely to be true?
(a) The author believes that
nationalism is always a curse
(b) He believes that it is possible for
men to misuse religion
(c) He thinks that religion always
leads men astray
(d) He pleads for a mix­up of religion
and nationalism
PASSAGE–IV
Brown and his men, huddling round a fire,
ate the last of the food that Kassim had
brought them that day. Cornelius sat among
them, half­asleep. Then one of the crew
remembered that some tobacco had been left
in the boat, and said he would go and fetch
it. He didn't think there was any danger in
going to the creek in the dark. He disappeared
down the hillside, and a moment later he was
heard climbing into the boat and then climbing
out again.
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 106. Consider the following statements :
A. Brown and Cornelius sat round the
fire.
B. Cornelius lay half­asleep at a little
distance from the fire.
C. All the people sat round the fire.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) A and B (b) B only
(c) C only (d) A and C
107. One of them disappeared down the hill
implies that
(a) the slope of the hill was slippery
(b) he fell from the edge of the hill
(c) there was suddenly a sea beside
the hill
(d) he walked down the hill
108. "He didn't think...in the dark". This
sentence actually implies that he
(a) was bold and adventurous
(b) was addicted to smoking
(c) would face some trouble
(d) was the only person who knew
where in the boat tobacco was
109. What does the word "huddling" imply?
(a) Moving a round
(b) Falling into a slumber
(c) Being close together
(d) Merrymaking
PASSAGE–V
As soon as I saw the elephant I knew with
perfect certainty that I ought not to shoot him.
It is a serious matter to shoot a working
elephant—it is comparable to destroying a
huge and costly piece of machinery—and
obviously one ought not to do it if it can
possibly be avoided. And at that distance,
peacefully eating, the elephant looked no
more dangerous than a cow.
110. The writer was against shooting the
elephant because
(a) he suspected it to be a wild one
and was afraid of it
(b) his heart was full of compassion
for animals
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(c) he was certain that the elephant
was innocent
(d) it would amount to avoidable waste
of useful property
111. The author compares the elephant to a
costly machine because
(a) ivory is very expensive
(b) it can do as much work as an
expensive machine
(c) elephants look like big machines
(d) elephants and machines have
similar prices
112. The elephant looked no more
dangerous than a cow because
(a) it was quietly doing its work
(b) unlike lions, it is a vegetarian animal
(c) its tusks resemble the cow's horns
(d) cows can be very dangerous
sometimes
PASSAGE–VI
I was very fond of the old soldier in our little
town. He had only one leg, having lost the
other some­where in Assam in 1942. He used
to tell me about his adventures. He told me
that he had run away from home to join the
army. He had experienced his first battle in
the Libyan desert. Out of his dozens of war
stories, the one I liked best was the one of
his escape from a Japanese prison­of­war
camp in Burma. He told me again and again
how he walked two hundred miles in two
weeks. On the way he was bitten on the toe by
a poisonous snake and he had to cut off part
of the toe in order to survive. But by the time
he got to an Indian camp the wound had
turned septic and the leg had to be
amputated. He is, however, quite contented
with his lot.
113. The author was very fond of the old
soldier because
(a) he had lost one of his legs in war
(b) he used to tell the author about
his adventures
(c) he was contented with his lot
(d) he had been to many countries
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114. Why did the old soldier repeatedly tell
that he walked two hundred miles?
(a) He ran away from home to join the
army
(b) He had to cross the Libyan desert
(c) He had to escape from a prison­
of­war camp
(d) He was a strong soldier
115. The story of the old soldier that the
author liked most was that about
(a) his running away from home to join
the army
(b) his first battle in the Libyan desert
(c) the loss of his leg in Assam
(d) his escape from a Japanese
prison­of­war camp
116. The old soldier, according to the author,
was
(a) unhappy about his life
(b) satisfied with his lot
(c) angry about his fate
(d) disgusted with his misfortune
117. The soldier's leg had to be amputated
because
(a) he had walked two hundred miles
in two weeks
(b) he was wounded in war
(c) the wounded toe turned septic
(d) he was shot in the leg while
escaping from the Japanese camp
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PASSAGE–VII
A large number of people had come to attend
the meeting to be addressed by the gifted
speaker. The organizers had a difficult time
keeping the assembled people quiet as
the meeting did not commence at the
scheduled time. After some time the people
lost their patience and began to shout and
heckle. The organizers had great difficulty in
assuaging the anger of the crowd when they
were forced to cancel the meeting as the
speaker had to be hospitalized due to sudden
illness.
118. What was the actual reason for the
organizers to have a difficult time?
(a) a large number of people had come
to the meeting
(b) the organizers could not make
proper arrangements
(c) the meeting could not be started
in time
(d) the speaker was ill
119. What does the word "assuaging" imply?
(a) accepting (b) tolerating
(c) reducing (d) removing
120. Further delay resulted in the people
(a) leaving the place
(b) fighting with the organizers
(c) making noise
(d) making the speaker ill
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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C B C A A B B B A B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
C B C B D B D C C C
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
D B C A B A C B C B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
B D A A B D B D D A
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
A B C A B D A A C B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
D C D B B D B B A B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A D C D A A B D A A
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
B A D B B C A C C B
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C B B C A C B C C C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D B A D C A B C C B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
B B A D B D D C C D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B A B C D B C C C C

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 PRACTICE SET–3
Directions (Qs. 1 to 12) : In the 3. (a) asked (b) convinced
following two passages, at certain points you (c) told
are given a choice of three words in a bracket, 4. (a) find (b) hit
one of which fits the meaning of the passage.
(c) see
Choose the best word from each bracket.
Mark the letter, viz., a, b or c, relating to this 5. (a) idea (b) inclination
word on your Answer-sheet. Examples Y and (c) urge
Z have been solved for you. 6. (a) start (b) go
Y. The ______ was in the school in Shimla. (c) proceed
(a) boy (b) horse 7. (a) station (b) destination
(c) dog (c) spot
Z. ______ was homesick. Passage–II
(a) She (b) It Picasso is considered by many as the
(c) He greatest painter of the modern age. There are
Explanation : Out of the list given in stories at legends about him. Once, on a
item Y, only boy is the correct answer beach in Southern France, a little boy,
because usually a boy, and not a horse or a obviously sent by his parents, approached
dog, attends school. So A is to be marked Picasso 8 a sheet of paper and begged for
on the Answer­sheet for item Y. A boy is a small autographed drawing. Picasso 9
usually referred to as "he", so for item Z, the for a moment, then tore up the paper, took
letter C is the correct answer. Notice that to 10 colour crayons, drew designs on the
solve this kind of item you have to read the boy's chest 11 neck and signed his 'work'
preceding or succeeding sentences of the and sent the youngster 12 to his parents.
given passage. 8. (a) with (b) by
Passage–I (c) on
A young man riding a motor­cycle approached 9. (a) painted (b) thought
a policeman in a market place and sought (c) stood
his assistance in reaching a particular locality.
10. (a) back (b) some
The policeman gave him some 1 and the
motor­cyclist left. He 2 back after some (c) aside
time and 3 the policeman that he could 11. (a) near (b) and
not 4 the place. The policeman got the 5 (c) to
to help him and agreed to 6 with the motor­ 12. (a) after (b) again
cyclist. On reaching the 7 the motor­cyclist (c) back
left in a hurry leaving the policeman on the
FILL IN THE BLANK SPACE BY
road. The policeman was surprised and
returned to his spot. A little later, a senior SELECTING A WORD
police officer reached the place and took the Directions (Qs. 13 to 18) : Each of the items
policeman to task for dereliction of duty. in this section has a sentence with a blank
1. (a) instructions (b) directions space and four words given after the
sentence. Select whichever word you consider
(c) advice
most appropriate for the blank space and
2. (a) reached (b) came
indicate your choice on the Answer-sheet.
(c) went
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 13. An accomplice is a partner in .......... . R : He started to study malaria and
(a) business (b) crime during a vacation to England, met
(c) construction (d) gambling Patrick Manson and studied
14. A person who pretends to be what he tropical diseases under him.
is not is called an ............ S : His medical conscience was
(a) imbiber (b) impresario stirred by the appalling disease
(c) imitator (d) imposter and misery with which he was
surrounded in the course of his
15. His .......... nature would not let him
work.
leave his office before 5 p.m.
The proper sequence should be
(a) honest
(a) SRPQ (b) QSPR
(b) selfish
(c) unscrupulous (c) PQRS (d) RPSQ
(d) conscientious 20. S1 : Science has turned the world into
one unit.
16. The Committee's appeal to the people
for money .......... little response. S6 : Practically every part of the world
has friendly or hostile relationship
(a) evoked (b) provided
with every other part.
(c) provoked (d) prevented
P : Nowadays such pleasing
17. Too many skyscrapers .......... the view
illusions are impossible to have.
along the beach.
Q : Since that time they have been
(a) reveal (b) obstruct
coming closer to each other.
(c) make (d) clear
S : Augustus in Rome and Han
18. Though he has several interim plans, Emperor in China
his .......... aim is to become a
simultaneously imagined
billionaire.
themselves masters of the world.
(a) absolute (b) determined
The proper sequence should be
(c) only (d) ultimate
(a) PQRS (b) RSQP
RECONSTRUCTING PASSAGE
(c) SRPQ (d) RQSP
Directions (Qs. 19 to 27) : In the following
21. S1 : Plants need carbon for building
items, each passage consists of six
the tissue of their bodies.
sentences. The first and sixth sentence are
given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The S6 : Thus through a complex process
middle four sentences in each have been called photosynthesis, plants
jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and receive their requirements from
S. Find out the proper sequence of the four the soil and Sun.
sentences and mark you answer accordingly P : The breaking up of carbon dioxide
on the Answer-sheet. into its components requires
19. S1 : Ronald Ross was born in Almora, energy, which they derive from
in the Himalayas in 1857. the Sun.
S6 : Manson directed him to an Q : Plants' other needs of nutrients
effective study of the disease and are derived from the soil and
with his help, Ross solved the water through their roots.
mystery in three years. R : They derive this carbon from the
P : He began to feel that he ought to carbon dioxide in the air.
try to do something about it. S : They break up the carbon
Q : He was educated in England and dioxide, absorb the carbon and
returned to India as an officer in discharge oxygen into the air for
the Indian Medical Service. animals to breather.
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 The proper sequence should be
(a) QSPR (b) RSPQ
(c) SQRP (d) PRQS
22. S1 : I searched for my friend all day.
S6 : When I woke up the Sun was
already above the horizon.
P : Although I was weary and hungry,
I was not discouraged.
Q : I crept in and lay on the ground
with my bag for a pillow.
R : When midnight came I felt that I
could not walk much further.
S : At last I came to a place where
the pavement was raised and had
a hollow underneath.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) PSQR
(c) RPSQ (d) SRQP
23. S1 : W hile on a fishing trip last
summer, I watched an elderly
man fishing off the edge of a
dock.
S6 : Cheerfully, the old man replied,
"Small frying pan".
P : "Why didn't you keep the other
big ones?" I asked.
Q : He caught an enormous trout,
but apparently not satisfied with
its size, he threw it back into the
water.
R : He finally caught a small pike,
threw it into his pail, and smiling
happily prepared to leave
S : Amazed, I watched him repeat
this performance.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) QSPR
(c) PQSR (d) QPSR
24. S1 : Mr. Johnson looked at his watch.
S6 : He always says to his friends at
the office: 'It is nice to have
breakfast in the morning, but it
is nicer to lie in bed.'
P : He was late as usual, so he did
not have time for breakfast.
Q : Then he washed and dressed.
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R : He ran all the way to the station
and he arrived there just in time
for the train.
S : It was half past seven and he got
out of bed quickly.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) SQPR
(c) SRQP (d) RSQP
25. S1 : The essence of democracy is the
active participation of the people
in government affairs.
S6 : By and large it is the actual
practice of our way of life.
P : When the people are active
watchmen and participants, we
have that fertile soil in which
democracy flourishes.
Q : Our democracy is founded upon
a faith in the overall judgement
of the people as a whole.
R : When the people do not participate,
the spirit of democracy dies.
S : When the people are honestly
and clearly informed, their
commonsense can be relied
upon to carry the nation safely
through any crisis.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RPSQ (b) PRSQ
(c) SPQR (d) PSRQ
26. S1 : Always remember that regular
and frequent practice is essential
if you are to learn to write well.
S6 : If you keep your eyes and ears
open, you will find plenty of things
to write about.
P : Even with the most famous
writers, inspiration is rare.
Q : Writing is ninety nine per cent
hard work and one per cent
inspiration, so the sooner you get
into the habit of writing, the better.
R : It is no good waiting until you
have an inspiration before you
write.
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 S : You learn to write by writing.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRPQ (b) RPSQ
(c) SPRQ (d) QPSR
27. S1 : Human ways of life have steadily
changed.
S6 : During the last few years change
has been even more rapid than
usual.
P : From that time to this, civilization
has always been changing.
Q : About ten thousand years ago,
man lived entirely by hunting.
R : Ancient Egypt – Greece – The
Roman Empire – the Dark Ages
and the Middle Ages – The
Renaissance – the age of
modern science and of modern
nations – one has succeeded
the other; and history has never
stood still.
S : A settled civilized life began only
when agriculture was discovered.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QSRP (b) QSPR
(c) RSQP (d) SPRQ
7 from vanity. He was equally ready to receive
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. 48 to 65) : In this
section, there are six short passages. Each
passage is followed by questions based on
the passage. Read each passage and answer
the questions that follow.
Passage–1
Galileo desired to use his telescope to make
more discoveries in the heavens, but his
instrument was too small. He made another
and larger telescope which magnified eight
times, and then another which magnified thirty
times, and pointed it at the moon. His heart
leaped with joy, for he saw what no human
eye had ever before seen – ranges of
mountains, deep hollows, and broad plains!
He turned his telescope on the planets, and
found they appeared with disks like the moon
at a quarter full. He turned it on the Milky
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Way, and beheld innumerable tiny stars.
48. Galileo made several telescopes
because
(a) he needed all of them to explore
the heavens
(b) he wanted to compare the findings
obtained from different telescopes
(c) the earlier ones he made were not
powerful enough
(d) only some of them could magnify
the stars
49. When Galileo saw what no human eye
had ever before seen he
(a) was overjoyed
(b) was shocked
(c) felt humble
(d) was very proud
Passage–2
My father was passionate about two things:
education and socialism. He was himself a
born teacher. Indeed, he could never restrain
himself from teaching, and as a small boy I
was frequently embarrassed by his desire to
instruct everybody – people in railway
carriages, for instance – though I realized even
then that it was an innocent desire, quite free
instruction. Education, to men of his
generation and temperament, was something
it has largely ceased to be nowadays. It was
the great golden gateway to the enchanted
realms of the mind.
50. The author wants us to know that his
father
(a) was a school teacher
(b) was an educationist and socialist
(c) used to travel a lot
(d) loved teaching
51. The author often felt embarrassed by
the behaviour of his father because
(a) he taught badly
(b) he taught even at odd places
(c) he wanted to show off his learning
(d) he lost self­control while teaching
52. To the generation of the writer's father,
education was
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 (a) an old fashioned enterprise
(b) the result of good teaching
(c) an exploration of the world of
imagination
(d) one aspect of socialism
53. From the passage it is clear that the
author
(a) loved and admired his father
(b) disapproved his father's love of
teaching
(c) thought of him as vain
(d) considered his father's education
inadequate
Passage–3
We started looking on the ground for blood,
hair, or a drag mark that would lead us to the
deer killed the tiger. We had proceeded a
hundred yards, examining every foot of the
ground, and going dead slow, when Mothi,
just as I turned my head to look at him,
started backwards, screaming as he did so.
Then he whipped round and ran for dear life,
beating the air with his hands as if warding
off a swarm of bees and continuing to scream
as he ran. The sudden and piercing scream
of a human being in a jungle where a moment
before all has been silent is terrifying to hear.
Instinctively I knew what had happened. With
his eyes fixed on the ground, looking for the
blood or hair of the kill, Mothi had failed to
see where he was going, and had walked
towards the tiger.
54. Mothi and the narrator were scanning
the ground because
(a) they were looking for the tiger
(b) the forest was full of unpleasant
surprises
(c) they were trying to discover the
tiger's footprints
(d) they were looking for marks left by
the tiger's prey
55. Mothi began to scream when he
(a) was attacked by a swarm of bees
(b) was frightened by the sight of blood
(c) came face­to­face with the tiger
(d) stumbled on the tiger
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56. In the context of the passage 'kill' means
(a) the act of killing
(b) an animal killed by the tiger
(c) a human being killed by the tiger
(d) a wounded tiger
57. Before Mothi screamed, the jungle was
(a) quiet (b) dark
(c) noisy (d) terrifying
Passage–4
When Ibbotson returned from Pauri, I told him
of the leopard's habit of going down the road
between Rudraprayag and Golabrai on an
average once in every five days. I convinced
him that the only hope I now had of shooting
the man­eater was by sitting over the road
for ten nights; for, the leopard would be almost
certain to use the road at least once during
the period. Ibbotson agreed to my reluctantly,
for I had already sat up many nights and he
was afraid that another ten nights on end
would be too much for me.
58. Ibbotson was reluctant to agree to the
narrator's plan because he was afraid
that
(a) the leopard would kill him
(b) the narrator would become very
tired
(c) the narrator would kill the leopard
(d) the leopard might not come
59. The narrator wanted to
(a) shoot the leopard
(b) see the leopard
(c) capture the leopard
(d) frighten the leopard
Passage–5
Many poor farmers had been compelled to
take up indigo cultivation when the British
settlers were given the right to purchase and
cultivate land in India. Many whites, therefore,
either acquired land or advanced loans to poor
farmers and pressurised them to forsake the
farming of food­grains and other cash crops
for indigo cultivation. Indigo export to Europe
was lucrative for the British settlers who held
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 a monopoly of this business. Within a few beings
years, most of the fertile lands had undergone (b) rush to attack when they smell
forcible indigo cultivation, resulting in a famine human scent
situation in Bengal. W hen the farmers (c) hide under the bushes at the sight
declined to cultivate indigo, they were tortured, of human beings
jailed and even killed. (d) stand still if they are not attacked
60. The poor farmers in Bengal took up 64. When the author saw a rhino for the
indigo cultivation because first time, he was
(a) the government encouraged them (a) excited (b) frightened
to do so
(c) charmed (d) surprised
(b) it was a money earning crop 65. The author could not take the
(c) they were forced to do so photographs of the rhinos because
(d) this was the only crop that would (a) he was too far away from rhinos
grow in that region (b) he was not carrying a good camera
61. British settlers bought land in Bengal (c) it did not occur to him that he had
in order to a chance to do so
(a) introduce cultivation of cash crops (d) he did not like the look of rhinos
in India SYNONYMS
(b) cultivate indigo Directions (Qs. 66 to 80) : In each of these
(c) settle down in India items a word or a phrase has been underlined
(d) promote export business in Bengal followed by words or phrases listed (a), (b),
62. Indigo export was profitable for the (c) and (d). Choose the most appropriate word/
British settlers because phrase closest in meaning to the underlined
word or phrase and mark your Answer-sheet
(a) they had no competitors
accordingly.
(b) the crop yield was good
66. He disdained to notice the insult.
(c) they could oppress the farmers (a) was very proud
(d) the labour was cheap (b) refused
Passage–6 (c) was unhappy
The first day out we met our first rhino, two of (d) was too reluctant
them, and I had the fright of my life. The pair 67. He gave an evocative rendering of his
had got our scent before we spotted them, recent poems.
and being bad tempered beasts, they rushed
(a) thrilling (b) enchanting
towards where they thought we were. Now it
(c) emotional (d) incantatory
just happened that we were about fifty yards
to one side of where they expected to find us 68. Expeditious steps should be taken to
– which was just as well, for I must say I did complete the work in two weeks.
not like their look.As they thundered past, (a) unmerciful and punitive
we crouched low and let them go. It did not (b) strict and forceful
strike me as a good opportunity for rhino (c) disciplinary
photography. Anyhow I was much too (d) prompt and efficient
frightened to have been able to hold the 69. Why did you make that flippant remark?
camera steady.
(a) highly critical
63. From the above passage it appears that (b) not showing deserved respect
rhinos
(c) casual
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70. That is not an occasion to make an is honest but he seems rude to some
impromptu speech. people.
(a) without preparation (a) courteous
(b) thoughtless (b) straightforward
(c) improper (c) tactful
(d) long and boring (d) correct
71. The weavers have to do monotonous 80. The minister's speech was
work. comprehensive and was greatly
(a) autonomous (b) irksome appreciated.
(c) exhausting (d) repetitive (a) praiseworthy
72. There is not a single word that is (b) full of fine words
redundant in the report. (c) covering all aspects
(a) unimportant (b) not needed (d) understandable
(c) bombastic (d) flowery ORDERING OF WORDS IN
73. The country's economy is beginning to A SENTENCE
look up now. Directions (Qs. 81 to 93) : Each of the
(a) look clear (b) go down following items in this section consists of a
(c) remain static (d) improve sentence, the parts of which have been
74. The old man shows no signs of infirmity jumbled. These parts have been labelled P,
ever though he is eighty years old. Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are
(a) lack of firmness (b) feebleness four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d).
You are required to re-arrange the jumbled
(c) fickleness (d) indolence
parts of the sentence and select the proper
75. It needs an expert to decipher the secret sequence and mark in your Answer-sheet
message sent to the Army Officers accordingly.
during war time. 81. It was true that the pet dog/(P) would
(a) swindle (b) decode ne ver sleep anywhere/(Q) we once had/
(c) make up (d) defy (R) except an sofa/(S)
76. dBana in Sanskrit, Lyly in English and The proper sequence should be
Prasad in Hindi are celebrated for their (a) PQRS (b) SPQR
florid style. (c) RPQS (d) PRQS
(a) ornate (b) rich 82. Recently, containing memorable letters
(c) refined (d) rambling of Churchill/(P) a book/(Q) has been
77. My brother's zest for the new project published/(R) by a reputed publisher/(S)
was infectious. The proper sequence should be
(a) greed (b) enthusiasm (a) QRPS (b) QPRS
(c) attraction (d) fascination (c) PQRS (d) RPQS
78. The eyewitness testimony was 83. A the situation has changed, since we
incontrovertible. last discussed this matter/(P) it was
(a) disputable best to contact you/(Q) it appeared to
me/(R) without losing time/(S)
(b) debatable
The proper sequence should be
(c) unacceptable
(a) PQRS (b) PRSQ
(d) unquestionable
(c) PRQS (d) SPRQ
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 84. After the awarding speeches the prizes The proper sequence should be
given/(P) and/(Q) had been delivered/ (a) PSQR (b) RPSQ
(R) I got up to address the gathering/ (c) PSRQ (d) RPQS
(S)
91. We agreed with/(P) the manner in
The proper sequence should be which you said it/(Q) but we objected
(a) SRQP (b) SPQR to/(R) what you said/(S)
(c) RSQP (d) RQPS The proper sequence should be
85. The management having agreed/(P) the (a) PSQR (b) SPQR
workers called off the strike/(Q) to (c) SPRQ (d) PSRQ
increase their wages/(R) and returned
92. It is a wonder that migratory birds/(P)
to work/(S)
without ever getting lost/(Q) always
The proper sequence should be manage to find their home/(R) flying
(a) PQRS (b) PSRQ thousands of kilometres/(S)
(c) PRQS (d) SPQR The proper sequence should be
86. All religions are to advance the cause (a) PQRS (b) SPQR
of peace/(P) in a holy partnership/(Q) (c) SQRP (d) PSQR
justice and freedom/(R) bound together/
93. He asked me would telephone him/(P)
(S)
as soon as I/(Q) if I/(R) reach home/(S)
The proper sequence should be
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS
(a) PSQR (b) QPRS
(c) SPQR (d) SQPR
(c) RPQS (d) SRQP
87. The natives of Caribbean regarded the
papaya/(P) because of its ability/(Q) as ANTONYMS
a magic tree/(R) to keep them healthy/ Directions (Qs. 94 to 105) : In each of these
(S) items a word has been underlined followed
The proper sequence should be by words listed (a), (b), (c) and (d). Choose
the appropriate word most opposite in
(a) PRSQ (b) PRQS
meaning to the underlined word and mark your
(c) RPQS (d) RPSQ Answer-sheet accordingly.
88. The Indian woman wants in a male 94. His partners felt that it was a viable
dominated society/(P) as an equal business proposition.
partner/(Q) and it is not too much to
(a) enviable (b) unenviable
demand/(R) her rightful place/(S)
(c) inviolable (d) impracticable
The proper sequence should be
95. The usual adulation of officers must
(a) SRPQ (b) RSQP
end.
(c) SQPR (d) QPSR
(a) back­biting
89. This is a letter by a young lady/(P) who
(b) condemnation
was lately wounded in a duel/(Q) written
passionately/(R) wherein she laments (c) flattery
the misfortune of a gentleman/(S) (d) praise
The proper sequence should be 96. There is an obscure cave on the other
(a) SRPQ (b) RSQP side of the hill.
(c) RPSQ (d) QPSR (a) well­known (b) infamous
90. It is for a man/(P) when he (c) notorious (d) admired
accompanies a lady/(Q) an accepted 97. Her impetuous behaviour was attributed
custom/(R) to open the door/(S) to her upbringing.

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 (a) rash (b) poised your place/(c). No error/(d).
(c) sluggish (d) aggressive 107. He has been suffering/(a) with fever/(b)
98. All these measures will augment for the last six weeks/(c). No error/(d).
employment. 108. The examination begins/(a) from
(a) diminish (b) circumscribe Monday/(b) next weeks/(c). No error/(d).
(c) restrain (d) constrain 109. My father says/(a) that one should
always be sincere/(b) to his duties/(c).
99. The two friends were distinct in
No error/(d).
everything; dress, manners, hair­style
and food­habits. 110. There has been/(a) a number of railway
(a) opposite (b) different accidents/(b) during the last month/(c).
No error/(d).
(c) uniform (d) similar
111. In spite of all efforts to eradicate malaria/
100. The man at the gate had a forbidding
(a) it still prevalent/(b) in many parts of
appearance.
India/(c). No error/(d).
(a) handsome (b) lenient
112. It is only three days ago/(a) that/(b) he
(c) filthy (d) mild has arrived/(c). No error/(d).
101. This is a trivial matter. 113. He has lost/(a) all what/(b) I gave him/
(a) important (b) small (c). No error/(d).
(c) easy (d) difficult 114. I have/(a) no news from him/(b) for a long
102. Everybody called it a lavish party. time/(c). No error/(d).
(a) big (b) wasteful 115. As the thieves ran out of the bank/(a)
(c) frugal (d) expensive they got into the getaway car/(b) which
103. Popular fiction in a sense has enriched was waiting with its engine running/(c).
world literature. No error/(d).
(a) devalued (b) undervalued 116. As the thieves ran out of the bank/(a)
(c) depreciated (d) impoverished they got into the getaway car/(b) which
was waiting with its engine running/(c).
104. Her manner has always been hostile
No error/(d).
to him.
117. He denied that he had not stolen my
(a) sincere (b) friendly
purse,/(a) though I was quite sure/(b)
(c) fair (d) good that he had/(c). No error/(d).
105. The speaker was irritated with his 118. The media of films has been accepted
puerile questions. by all/(a) as the most powerful force/
(a) impertinent (b) serious (b) that influences the younger
(c) inane (d) irrelevant generation/(c). No error/(d).
SPOTTING ERRORS 119. The French Embassy employs him/(a)
Directions (Qs. 106 to 120) : Each question regularly/(b) as he knows to speak
in this section has a sentence with three French/(c). No error/(d).
obliquid parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read 120. How is it that neither your friend
each sentence to find out whether there is Mahesh/(a) nor his brother Ramesh/(b)
any error in any obliquid part and indicate your have protesed against this injustice?/(c)
answer in the Answer-sheet against the No error/(d).
corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If
you find no error, your answer should be
indicated as (d).
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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A B C A C B B A B B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B C B D D A B D B D
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B A B B D A B D A D
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A C C B C B C B A B
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
D A C B A D B C A D
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B C A D C B A B A C
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
B A B B C D C D B A
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
D B D B B A B D B D
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D B C D C D B C C B
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D D C D B A B C D B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
A C C B B A C A C A
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B A B B C C A A C C

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 PRACTICE SET–4
Directions (Qs. 1 to 17) : In this section,
there are five short passages. Each passage
is followed by questions based on the
passage. Read each passage and answer the
questions that follow :
PASSAGE – I
"Sit down", the Principal said, but Mr. Tagde
continued to stand, gaining courage from his
own straight­backed stance, because he was
beginning to feel a little afraid now.
The Principal looked unhappy. He
disliked being forced to perform this sort of
an unpleasant task.
"I wish you would consider withdrawing
this report", he said.
"I am sorry, Sir, I cannot do that" Mr.
Tagde said. He pleased with his unwavering
voice and uncompromising words.
"It will be a very damaging report if put
on record".
"It is a factual report on very damaging
conduct".
"You are asking for the boy's expulsion
from school. Don't you think the punishment
is too harsh for a few boyish pranks"?
1. Mr. Tagde did not sit down because
(a) he was angry with the Principal
(b) he was in a defiant mood
(c) he did not like the student
(d) he was in a hurry
2. He would not withdraw the report because
(a) he was arrogant and bitter
(b) it was an accurate report
(c) he wanted to create problems for
the Principal
(d) he wanted to show his authority
3. The Principal was unhappy because he
(a) did not like to deal with an arrogant
person
(b) was angry with Mr. Tagde
(c) could not enforce discipline in school
(d) did not want to expel the boy
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PASSAGE – II
It was a bitterly cold night, and even at the
far end of the bus the east wind that raved
along the street cut like a knife. The bus
stopped, the two women and a man got in
together and filled the vacant places. The
younger woman was dreassed in sealskin
and carried one of those Pekinese dogs that
women in sealskin like to carry in their laps.
The conductor came in and took the fares.
Then his eye rested with cold malice on the
beady­eyed toy dog. I saw trouble brewing.
This was the opportunity for which he had
been waiting, and intended to make the most
of it.
4. The wind that blew on the night was
(a) mild (b) pleasant
(c) bitter (d) sharp
5. The younger woman was carrying the
dog as
(a) a necessity
(b) a fashion
(c) an expression of provocation
(d) an escort
6. Which of the following statements best
describes the nature of the conductor?
(a) He was dutiful
(b) He was a law­abiding person
(c) He liked dogs
(d) He was unfriendly and malicious
7. "It was a bitterly cold night, and even
at the far end of the bus the east wind
that raved along the street cut like a
knife". This sentence gives us an idea
of
(a) a lonely night­bus journey
(b) an unbearable cold night
(c) the wind at the time that was still
and cold
(d) the hardship of author's journey
PASSAGE – III
Before an armed robber locked Mary Graves
in the sweltering trunk of her car, she dialled
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 an emergency number on her portable
telephone and slipped it to her three­year­old
daughter. Though confused, the little girl
saved the day. She told emergency operators
that her mother was locked in the trunk.
Although she didn't know where she was, she
provided some important clues : she could
see airplanes and the sky, according to the
transcript of the emergency phone call. The
operator called Tampa international airport
police, who searched the top floor of the
airport parking garage where the car was
parked. The operator told the girl to honk,
enabling the police to locate the car and free
Mrs. Graves.
8. The clues provided by the little girl
suggest that the car was parked
(a) outside but adjacent to the airport
(b) by the main street of the city
(c) at the airport
(d) in a parking garage in the side­lane
9. The passage indicates that the girl was
(a) clever and brave
(b) had the maturity of an adult
(c) coy and shy
(d) worried and excited
10. The girl helped the police trace the car
by
(a) shouting loudly
(b) making too much din
(c) shrieking frightfully
(d) sounding the horn
11. Through the passage, the writer
suggests the importance and utility of
(a) education of little children
(b) parking garages
(c) protable telephones
(d) airports
PASSAGE – IV
For days I trudged from one property­dealer
to another, from one "to­let" notice to another,
with the estimated advance money tucked
safely in the inner lining of my handbag, but
in vain. At one place they needed a couple,
at another a young man, and at another they
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wished to know my employment status. And
I realized that I was a freak called the single
woman and the job status being nothing more
than a freelance writer with hardly any
assignments in hand, only dreams of making
it some day. So the dream­house remainded
far away, gradually turning into a fantasy.
12. The author "trudged from one property­
dealer to another" means that the author
(a) had to walk a lot of distance
(b) had to do a brisk walk to save the
time
(c) visited several property­dealers
without any success
(d) acquired a good knowledge about
the property­dealers of that area
13. According to the passage, the author
was
(a) a novelist
(b) an independent writer
(c) a publisher of journals
(d) an unemployed person
14. Which of the following statements best
reflects the underlying tone of the
passage?
(a) People always let out their houses
to well employed persons only
(b) People always let out their houses
only to couples
(c) Single jobless women find it difficult
to rent a house
(d) Women always dream of a house
PASSAGE – V
Martin had many little tricks highly
entertaining to his son. On an evening,
returning from the market, he would buy a
paper mask, the head of a hissing dragon.
He would put it on and knock at the door. On
opening the door, the boy would be terrified
for a moment, but only for a moment, for he
would soon remove it and the two would roll
with laughter. Tom would, then, go out with
the mask and knock at the door for his father
to open.l Martin had to act as if he was
paralysed with fear.
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15. Martin played his little tricks because
(a) he was very much interested in them
(b) he wanted to terrify his son
(c) his son got pleasure from them
(d) it was his habit to make tricks
16. Which of the following statements is
the most appropriate description of the
mask?
(a) It is a mask looking like a dragon
with long tail and covering the
whole body of Martin
(b) It is a mask looking like the head
of a dragon with its tongue hanging
out
(c) It is a mask looking like an animal
with horns, wings and a pair of
ferocious eyes emitting fire
(d) It is mask looking like the head of
a king cobra
17. The father and son rolled with laughter
after the
(a) father put on the mask
(b) opening of the door
(c) son saw the mask
(d) father removed the mask
SPOTTING ERRORS
Directions (Qs. 18 to 35) : Each question in
this section has a sentence with three parts
labelled A, B and C. Read each sentence to
find out whether there is any error in any part
and indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet
against the corresponding letter i.e., A or B
or C. If you find no error, your answer should
be indicated as D.
18. The scientist was seemed (a)/ to be
excited (b)/ over the result of his
experiment. (c)/ No error (d).
19. The student could not answer the
teacher (a)/ when he was asked to
explain (b)/ why he was so late that
day. (c)/ No error (d).
20. John could no tcome (a)/ to school (b)/
as he was ill from cold. (c)/ No error (d).
21. Though she has aptitude in
Mathematics (a)/ I won't allow her to
take it up as a subject of study for the
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Master's degree (b)/ because I know
the labour involved will tell upon her
health. (c)/ No error (d).
22. I am not familiar with (a)/ all the
important places in this town, (b)/
although I have been living here since
two years. (c)/ No error (d).
23. If I would be a millionaire, (a)/ I would
not be wasting my time (b)/ waiting for
a bus. (c)/ No error (d).
24. Until you begin to make a better use of
your time, (a)/ I shall not stop (b)/
finding fault in you. (c)/ No error (d).
25. Neither of the two boys (a)/ is sensible
(b)/ enough to do this job. (c)/ No error
(d).
26. They left (a)/ their luggages (b)/ at the
railway station. (c)/ No error (d).
27. You will get (a)/ all the informations (b)/
if you read this booklet carefully. (c)/
No error (d).
28. She sang (a)/ very well, (b)/ isn't it? (c)/
No error (d).
29. He is working (a)/ in a bank in New Delhi
(b)/ for the past several months. (c)/ No
error (d).
30. There is no question (a)/ of my failing
(b)/ in the examination. (c)/ No error (d).
31. He is going everyday (a)/ for a morning
walk (b)/ with his friends and
neighbours. (c)/ No error (d).
32. Her relatives could not explain to us (a)/
why did not she come for the wedding
(b)/ as she was expected. (c)/ No error (d).
33. He was prevented to accept the
assignment (a)/ because he was a
government employee (b)/ and as such
barred from accepting such
assignments. (c)/ No error (d).
34. If you repeat this mistake, (a)/ I will
inform to your father (b)/ and do not
blame me then. (c)/ No error (d).
35. Lieutenant Anand was short and
muscular (a)/ with shoulders that bulged
impressively (b)/ against his smart
uniform. (c)/ No error (d).
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Directions (Qs. 36 to 49) : Look at the bold distance in these days of fast moving
part of each sentence, three possible vehicles.
situations for the bold part are given. If one (a) is not a great distance
of them A, B or C isbetter than the bold part, (b) is no distance
indicate your response on the Answer Sheet (c) aren't a great distance
against the corresponding letter A, B or C. If
none of these substitutions improves the (d) No improvement
sentence, indicate D as your response on 43. They were working as usually.
the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No Improvement" (a) usual
response will be signified by the letter D. (b) as usual
36. More than one person was killed in (c) usually
the accident. (d) No improvement
(a) were killed 44. He is unlikely to come to the party. But
(b) are killed if he comes I would talk to him.
(c) have been killed (a) if he would come
(d) No improvement (b) if he is to come
37. Not a word they spoke to the (c) if he will come
unfortunate wife about it. (d) No improvement
(a) did they speak
45. The passengers have formed queue
(b) they will speak at the booking­counter much before a
(c) they had spoken train arrives.
(d) No improvement (a) formed
38. The poor villages have waited in bitter (b) have been forming
cold for more than four hours now. (c) form
(a) have been waiting (d) No improvement
(b) had waited 46. You must complete this work up to
(c) has been waiting Sunday.
(d) No improvement (a) within Sunday
39. If he had time he will call you. (b) by Sunday
(a) would have (c) until Sunday
(b) would have had (d) No improvement
(c) has 47. If it will rain, the match will be
(d) No improvement abandoned.
40. All, but her, had made an attempt. (a) If it rains
(a) All, but she (b) If it would rain
(b) All but her (c) It it rained
(c) All, but her (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement 48. How long do you think Mr. Kamal knew
41. I am used to hard work. John?
(a) work hard (a) will know
(b) work hardly (b) knows
(c) hard working (c) has known
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49. I have still to meet a person who is The correct sequence should be :
perfectly satisfied with his job. (a) PRQS (b) QPRS
(a) am still to meet (c) PQSR (d) PQRS
(b) am yet to meet 54. Everything was/(P) after/(Q) plain
(c) might still meet sailing/(R) we engaged a guide/(S).
(d) No improvement The correct sequence should be :
ORDERING OF WORDS IN (a) SPQR (b) PQRS
A SENTENCE (c) SRQP (d) PRQS
Directions (Qs. 50 to 60) : Each of the 55. The boy in the Nehru Centenary Debate/
following items in this section consists of a (P) is the eldest son of my friend/(Q)
sentence, the parts of which have been who has won the gold medal/(R) held
jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, in the Town hall today/(S).
Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are
The correct sequence should be :
four sequences namely A, B, C and D. You
are required to rearrange the jumbled parts (a) PQRS (b) QRSP
of the sentence and select the correct (c) RPSQ (d) SPQR
sequence. 56. Of paint/(P) two coats/(Q) give/(R) the
50. Most of Hitchcock's films were critically doors/(S).
acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic/ The correct sequence should be :
(P) earning him both fame and fortune/
(a) RSQP (b) PSQR
(Q) and made good money at the box
office,/(R) in no small measure/(S). (c) SPQR (d) RSPQ
The correct sequence should be : 57. Many of the old sailors/(P) say it is
unlucky/(Q) to sail on a Friday/(R) who
(a) PRQS (b) PRSQ
are generally superstitious/(S).
(c) QPRS (d) QSPR
The correct sequence should be :
51. One monsoon evening, the farmer
returned from the fields/(P) when the (a) PRSQ (b) PSQR
sky was overcast with threatening (c) SRQP (d) PQRS
clouds/(Q) and found a group of children 58. It, in the news bulletin/(P) did not
playing on the road/(R) a little earlier feature/(Q) that this matter/(R) was
than usual/(S). surprising/(S).
The correct sequence should be : The correct sequence should be :
(a) QSPR (b) QPSR (a) PSQR (b) RQPS
(c) QRSP (d) PQRS (c) QSPR (d) SRQP
52. It must not be imagined that a walking 59. Don't stop him/(P) for an hour/(Q) if you/
tour,/(P) is merely a better or worse (R) he will run/(S).
way/(Q) as some would say,/(R) of
The correct sequence should be:
seeing the country/(S).
(a) QPSR (b) PQSR
The correct sequence should be :
(a) RPQS (b) PRQS (c) SQRP (d) SPRQ
(c) PQSR (d) PQRS 60. In the evenings/(P) she went out/(Q)
once a week/(R) shopping/(S).
53. It was reported that the table/(P)
belonging to a lady/(Q) with three carved The correct sequence should be :
legs/(R) was sold the next day by (a) PQRS (b) RQSP
auction/(S). (c) QPRS (d) SPRQ

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 ORDERING OF SENTENCE
Directions (Qs. 61 to 70) : In the following
items, each passage consists of six
sentences. The first and the sixth sentence
are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
middle four sentences in each have been
removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
P, Q, R and S. You are requested to find out
the proper sequence of the four sentences
and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
61. S1 : A boy tried to discover how
wasps their way home.
S6 : These wasps flew straight home.
P : He carried them two miles away
and let them go.
Q : First, he marked each of a
number of wasps with a white
spot.
R : He then put them into a paper
box.
S : To do this he carried out a test
on them.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PSQR (b) SRQP
(c) SQRP (d) QPSR
62. S1 : Rivers have played a great role
in our lives.
S6 : That was how Sindhu was
pronounced by some foreigners.
P : It is famous as the Indus valley
civilization.
Q : Communication and trade
depended on the rivers for
centuries.
R : Who does not know that the very
term India originated from Indus?
S : One of the earliest civilizations
of the world flourished on the river
Sindhu.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SRQP (b) RSPQ
(c) QSPR (d) PRSQ
63. S1 : The next day Hiralal woke early.
S6 : He could find nothing inside them
except two letters.
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P : Then he began to take out the
bags containing the silver coins
and the currency notes.
Q : Three of the bags were empty.
R : After washing his face and hands
he went back to his bedroom.
S : Suddenly his heart seemed to
stop beating.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QSPR (b) RPSQ
(c) PQRS (d) SPQR
64. S1 : My friend had a dog.
S6 : He took it to the veterinary
hospital.
P : He was very much upset.
Q : Two days later it returned home.
R : Its right ear had been torn off.
S : One day he could not find the dog
anywhere.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RPSQ (b) PSQR
(c) SPQR (d) SQRP
65. S1 : A water tap is a device for turning
on and off a flow of water.
S6 : The washer is made of a flexible
material such as rubber or plastic.
P : The metal parts of a water tap
are usually made of brass
because brass resists corrosion.
Q : The other part is a washer which
is fixed to the bottom of the rod.
R : One is a rod with a handle on
the top.
S : It has two important parts.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP
(c) PQSR (d) PRSQ
66. S1 : Now these two types of courage,
physical and moral, are very distinct.
S6 : Moral courage is a higher and
rarer virtue than physical
courage.
P : I have known many men who had
marked physical courage, but
lacked moral courage.
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 Q : On the other hadn, I've seen men
who undoubtedly possessed
moral courage but were very
cautious about taking physical
risks.
R : But I've never met a man with
moral courage, who wouldn't,
when it was really necessary,
face bodily danger.
S : Some of them were in high
places but they failed to be great
in themselves because they
lacked it.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) PSQR
(c) PSRQ (d) QSRP
67. S1 : Forests have an influence on the
climate of a region
S6 : Thus we see that forests in a
region often make the climate
cooler.
P : Much of the rain that falls
beneath the trees dissolves plant
food in the soil.
Q : This gives to the air over the
forests a coolness which is felt
by balloonists and aviators three
thousand feet above the earth.
R : The plants absorb all the food and
much of the water, but the rest
of the water is breathed out
through the leaves into the air.
S : This is taken up by the roots of
plants and carried upward to the
leaves.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QSRP (b) PSRQ
(c) RSPQ (d) SQPR
68. S1 : Albert Edward did very well.
S6 : He then appointed a manager to
take care of it.
P : He started looking for a place to
open the new shop.
Q : He started his shop with great
enthusiasm.
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R : He did so well that he began to
think of opening another shop.
S : One fine morning he found it on
a nearby street.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) RSPQ
(c) RPSQ (d) PSRQ
69. S1 : Why do birds migrate in spite of
the heavy loss of life on the way?
S6 : The migration of birds thus is a
fascinating study, indeed.
P : But birds also migrate during
summer.
Q : Primarily they migrate during the
summer.
R : Also they cannot endure the
summer heat.
S : And the main reason now is not
hunger but availability of the
nesting sites.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QPSR (b) PQRS
(c) RSPQ (d) QRPS
70. S1 : Though hard to please and easily
offended, Johnson had a most
humane and benevolent heart.
S6 : He got her a job put her into a
virtuous way of living.
P : There he discovered she was one
of those wretched persons who
had fallen into the lowest state
of vice, poverty and disease.
Q : Going home one evening, he
found a poor woman lying in the
street and took her upon his back
and carried her to his house.
R : Soon she was restored to health,
S : Instead of harshly scolding her,
he had her taken care of with all
tenderness.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP
(c) PRQS (d) QPSR
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 SELECTING WORDS need for patience in ...(87)... with this complex
Directions (Qs. 71 to 91) : In the following matter. Problems are ...(88)... solved through
passage. at certain points you are given a the application of ...(89)... and certainly not
choice of three words in a bracket, one of through angry ...(90)... At every step in our
which fits the meaning of the passage. life we ...(91)... then why should we take up
Choose the best word from each bracket. rigid stand in matters which concern us
Mark the letter, viz. A, B or C, relating to this intimately?
word on your Answer Sheet. Examples Y and 71. (a) can (b) shall
Z have been solved for you. (c) should
Y. The (a) boy was in the school in 72. (a) ourselves (b) heads
Shimla
(c) hands
(b) horse
73. (a) goal (b) intention
(c) dog
(c) wish
Z. (a) She was homesick
74. (a) enforcing (b) enacting
(b) It
(c) passing
(c) He
75. (a) presentation
Explanation : Out of the list given in item Y,
only boy is the correct answer because usually (b) understanding
a boy, and not a horse or a dog, attends (c) vision
school. So A is to be marked on the Answer 76. (a) consent (b) co­operation
Sheet for item Y. A boy is usually referred to (c) willingness
as "he", so for item Z, the letter C is the 77. (a) of (b) about
correct answer. Notice that to solve this kind
of items you have to read the preceding or (c) over
succeeding sentences of the given passage. 78. (a) by (b) through
PASSAGE (c) from
There has been quite some talk in recent 79. (a) behaviour (b) confrontation
times about the status of women in our (c) means
society, some of it sentimental and some of 80. (a) discussion (b) bargaining
it, angry. But the status of women ...(71)...
(c) argument
be improved only if we join ...(72)... earnestly
to achieve the desired ...(73)... Obivously, it 81. (a) through (b) by
cannot be done merely through ...(74)... (c) from
legislation. It requires an intelligent and 82. (a) vital (b) hard
sympathetic ...(75)... of each others' problems (c) rigid
and a ...(76)... to give up pointless claims
83. (a) agreement (b) conduct
...(77)... superiority. The delicate adjustment
can be achieved not ...(78)... conflict but by (c) rigid
peaceful and dispassionate ...(79)... in other 84. (a) difficult (b) doubtful
words, through frank and courteous ...(80)... (c) small
The problem can be solved only ...(81)... 85. (a) one (b) a
mutual understanding, and not through
(c) no
insistence on a ...(82)... observance of a code
of ...(83)... If we truly desire a solution to this 86. (a) was (b) is
...(84)... problem, we should be prepared for (c) has been
...(85)... compromise. The system cannot be 87. (a) dealing (b) handling
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88. (a) immensely (b) best 100. CONCEAL
(c) rarely (a) Reveal (b) Show off
89. (a) brain (b) wisdom (c) Describe (d) Explain
(c) theory 101. ACCEPTANCE
90. (a) enmity (b) hostility (a) Demote (b) Throw in
(c) conflicts (c) Rejection (d) Turn in
91. (a) understand (b) compromise 102. GRACEFUL
(c) discuss (a) Awkward (b) Ignorant
ANTONYMS (c) Slow (d) Disloyal
Directions (Qs. 92 to 105) : Each item in 103. ATTRACT
this section consists of a word in capital (a) Severe (b) Repel
letters followded by four words or group of (c) Dispel (d) Diminish
words. Select the word or group of words that
104. PROVOKE
is most opposite in meaning to the word in
capital letters. (a) Attract (b) Convince
92. PLENTIFUL (c) Gratify (d) Pacify
(a) Handful (b) Rare 105. VAGUE
(c) Small (d) Scanty (a) Clear (b) Pleasant
93. URBANE (c) Profound (d) Sufficient
(a) Elegant (b) Slow SYNONYMS
(c) Curde (d) Foolish Directions (Qs. 106 to 120) : Each item in
this section consists of a word or a group of
94. FAMOUS
words in capital letters followed by four words
(a) Notorious or group of words. Select the word or group
(b) Ignorant of words that is most similar in meaning to
(c) Completely unknown the word or words in capital letters.
(d) Worthless 106. PROHIBIT
95. SPURIOUS (a) Forbid (b) Forfeit
(a) Genuine (b) Authentic (c) Forsake (d) Forbear
(c) Real (d) Artificial 107. DUBIOUS
96. SUCCEED (a) Dismal (b) Doubtful
(a) Achieve (b) Fail (c) Derogatory (d) Devilish
(c) Move fast (d) Lose 108. ECCENTRIC
97. PROUD (a) Destructive
(a) Humble (b) Kind (b) Deceitful
(c) Gentle (d) Decent (c) Conformist
98. LEISURELY (d) Unconventional
(a) Idly (b) Lazily 109. CONTRADICT
(c) Foolishly (d) Hurriedly (a) Request politely
99. BARREN (b) Deny emphatically
(a) Wet (b) Rich (c) Talk abusively
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 110. GIVE UP 116. HESITATE
(a) Abandon (b) Present (a) Afraid to talk
(c) Lift (d) Scatter (b) Unwilling to act
111. SPECIFIC (c) Unwilling to speak
(a) Proper (b) Uncommon (d) Unable to decide quickly
(c) Noteworthy (d) Precise 117. EXPLICIT
112. ERADICATE (a) Immediate
(a) Put up (b) Remove (b) Planily stated
(c) Soften (d) Suppress (c) Marked
113. PROBABLE (d) Revealing the secret
(a) Certain (b) Indefinite 118. SUFFICIENT
(c) Likely (d) Temporary (a) Adequate (b) Complete
114. ADHERE (c) Full (d) Frugal
(a) Act reluctantly 119. REPRESS
(b) Give allegiance (a) Express (b) Impress
(c) Waver frequently (c) Curb (d) Confuse
(d) React promptly 120. VINDICTIVE
115. INFER (a) Cruel (b) Harsh
(a) Conclude (b) Calculate (c) Revengeful (d) Rude
(c) Debate (d) Suggest

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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B B D D B D B A A D
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
C C B C C B D A D C
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A C A C D B B C A D
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A B A B B A D A C A
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
D A B B C B A C A B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B C A D C A B D C B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
C C B C B B B C D D
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
A C A B B C A A A A
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
A C B A B B A B B C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
B D D C A B A D C A
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C A B D A A B D B A
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
D B C B A D B A C C

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 PRACTICE SET–5
Directions (Qs. 1–12) : In the following (a) on the scent on some traces of
passage, at certain points you are given a (b) at
choice of three words in a bracket, one of (c) up
which fits the meaning of the passage. 6. (a) those
Choose the best word from each bracket.
(b) blood
Mark the letter, viz. A, B or C, relating to this
word on your Answer Sheet. Examples Y and (c) report
Z have been solved for you. 7. and ran a few yards before losing the
Y. The (a) boy was in the school in (a) bet. The police have launched a
Shimla vigorous
(b) horse (b) track.
(c) dog (c) game.
Z. (a) She was homesick 8. (a) search into the whole affair. They
have
(b) It
(b) investigation
(c) He
(c) campaign
Explanation : Out of the list given in item Y,
9. (a) given up the services of a forensic
only boy is the correct answer because usually
a boy, and not a horse or a dog, attends (b) requisitioned
school. So A is to be marked on the Answer (c) report
Sheet for item Y, A boy is usually referred to 10. expert,
as "he", so for item Z, the letter C is the (a) a fingerprint expert and a
correct answer. Notice that to solve the first photographer.
item Y you have to read the rest of the (b) an
sentence and then see what fits best. (c) two
Passage – A 11. (a) There are now fourteen horses at
1. According to a report in yesterday's Raj
newspaper (b) We
(a) once police dog was taken to Raj (c) So
Bhavan 12. Bhavan
(b) a (a) who are kept in a large shed near
(c) new the gate.
2. (a) at Monday. This was to trace the (b) where
(b) next (c) which
(c) on ORDERING OF SENTENCE
3. (a) Killers, of the "very important Directions (Qs. 13–18) : In the following
horse" which items, each passage consists of six
(b) dogs sentences. The first and the sixth sentence
are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
(c) police
middle four sentences in each have been
4. (a) has (b) were removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
(c) was P, Q, R and S. You are requested to find out
5. reported missing on Sunday. The dog the proper sequence of the four sentences
picked and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

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13. S1 : There is no doubt that
democracy is the best of the
systems of government available
to us.
S6 : It is this feature that puts
democracy in a class by itself
among political systems.
P : For another, even an individual
can, through appeal to the
judiciary, prevent the government
from doing any injustice.
Q : This means that, in a way, the
people can exercise some
control over the rulers even during
their period of rule.
R : This right of the individual to
secure justice even against the
powerful government is even
more important than the right to
vote.
S : For one thing, it permits, if
necessary, a periodical change
of those who govern the country.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RPQS (b) SQPR
(c) PQRS (d) SRPQ
14. S1 : The authorities decided to
streamline the procedure for
admitting students to the new
course.
S6 : The selection was made from
this list in the order of priority.
P : Those who performed badly at
the interview were eliminated.
Q : The candidates were first required
to take a written test.
R : A list of successful candidates
at the written test was prepared
in the ascending order of total
marks.
S : The top fifty among those who
qualified were called for a
interview.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QRSP (b) PRSQ
(c) SRQP (d) RSQP
15. S1 : I was only 12 years of age then.
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S6 : I needed real money
P : But this was not enough even to
buy comics or toys.
Q : I earned a couple of dollars by
doing chores around the house.
R : I could never buy an airghun or a
bike in this way.
S : I found a pressing need for money
of my own.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SQPR (b) PSQR
(c) SRPQ (d) QRPS
16. S1 : You ask me what I intend to do
after graduation.
S6 : That would be a great relief to my
parents.
P : My ambition is to become an
engineer.
Q : I can complete this course in two
years.
R : But I am not sure whether I shall
get enough marks to qualify for
admission to an engineering
college.
S : If I don't take up engineering, I
would like to do an M.Sc. in Physics.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PRSQ (b) SQPR
(c) QSRP (d) RPQS
17. S1 : In 1974, Mark and Delia ventured
into the Kalahari desert to study
the ecology of the region.
S6 : She was moving towards them
from about five metres away, her
head swaying from side­to­side.
P : He slowly lifted his head and
surveyed the scene.
Q : A soft groan startled Mark.
R : They had driven north the evening
before, trying to locate the roars
of a lion.
S : His breath caught–it was a huge
lioness.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RQPS (b) RPQS
(c) RQSP (d) QPSR
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 18. S1 : In almost all developing 21. He often went to the theatre.
countries, estimates indicate (a) seldom (b) rarely
that every six seconds, one child
(c) sometimes (d) occasionally
dies and another becomes
disabled as a consequence of 22. He is frugal in his spending.
diseases that can be prevented (a) economical (b) extravagant
with immunization. (c) miserly (d) greedy
S6 : After each round of immunization 23. The students expected an eminent
during the IIP, all computerized scientist to inaugurate the programme.
data were brought up­to­date." (a) illustrious (b) notorious
P : At the start of the programme, (c) intelligent (d) unknown
local Anganwadi centres for pre­
24. Some of their customs are barbarous.
school children operating as a
part of the national Integrated (a) civilized (b) modern
Child Development Services (c) polite (d) praiseworthy
Scheme were involved in conducting 25. They are going to embark upon a
house­to­house surveys. mountaineering expedition
Q : The experiment has been (a) launch (b) analyse
launched with the objective of
(c) break off (d) conclude
introducing new and efficient
strategies for large­scale 26. There has been a gradul falling off in
immunization programmes the quality of arrticles manufactured
which, if successful, could be locally.
used as models for similar (a) shrinkage (b) erosion
endeavours in the future. (c) improvement (d) descent
R : Two areas were included in the 27. He was deeply depressed over the news.
IIP : Trilokpuri and Khanjawala. (a) satisfied (b) elated
S : Between December 1983 and (c) impressed (d) affected
March 1984, a large­scale
28. Though he had lost the battle, he
experiment—the Intensive
Immunization Programme (IIP)— decided not to yield to the enemy.
was conducted in Delhi. (a) submit to
The proper sequence should be : (b) persuade
(a) QSPR (b) RPQS (c) resist
(c) PQRS (d) SQRP (d) seek terms with
ANTONYMS 29. Because of the failure of the monsoon,
Directions (Qs. 19–38) : In this section, there was paucity of foodgrains.
select the word or group of words that is most (a) overflow (b) inflow
opposite in meaning to the bold word or group (c) plenty (d) glut
of words in the given sentence. 30. The evidence against the accused is
19. Poisonous gases emitted from factories conclusive.
contaminate the air we breathe in. (a) powerful (b) indecisive
(a) sanctify (b) invigorate
(c) exclusive (d) partial
(c) taint (d) purify
31. It was a baseless rumour that
20. Reckless driving causes accidents. triggered riots and arson at an
(a) careful (b) slow unprecedented scale throughout the
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 (a) choked (b) tapered off R which was going on seriously/S.
(c) diluted (d) ignited The correct sequence should be :
32. Their careers followed a parallel path. (a) PQRS (b) RSPQ
(a) divergent (b) difficult (c) QSPR (d) RPQS
(c) similar (d) dissimilar 40. If people who commit crimes/P they will
33. The old man manifested his greed at go on/Q committing crimes/R are not
the sight of a huge amount of money. punished/S.
(a) displayed (b) concealed The correct sequence should be :
(c) suppressed (d) marked (a) PQRS (b) PSQR
34. The fallen trees blocked our passage (c) RSPQ (d) QSPR
to freedom from the wood. 41. to cross the broken bridge/P not
(a) facilitated (b) started knowing how/Q to wade through the
(c) checked (d) promoted river/R they decided/S.
35. He fell foul of me when I asked him The correct sequence should be :
to apologise to his teacher. (a) PQRS (b) RSQP
(a) quarrelled with me (c) SRPQ (d) QPSR
(b) attacked me 42. to switch off/P the television/Q please
(c) made friends with me feel free/R if you do not like this
programme/S.
(d) showed appreciation for me
The correct sequence should be :
36. The outcome of his mission was more
rewarding than he had expected. (a) PQRS (b) QPRS
(a) lucrative (b) disappointing (c) SRPQ (d) RSQP
(c) thrilling (d) nail­biting 43. The rising prices out of gear/P have
thrown/Q important industries/R many
37. He wanted to inaugurate the project
of our/S.
right on schedule.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) terminate (b) inculcate
(a) SPQR (b) RSPQ
(c) facilitate (d) ameliorate
(c) QPSR (d) QPRS
38. They decided to embellish the dress
with imported ribbons. 44. lying dead on the roadside/P his uncle
saw an old man/Q returning home in
(a) dishonour (b) demolish
the evening/R with his faithful dog
(c) spoil (d) suffice standing beside him/S.
ORDERING OF WORDS IN The correct sequence should be :
A SENTENCE (a) PQRS (b) QPSR
Directions (Qs. 39–62) : Each of the (c) RQPS (d) QSPR
following questions in this section consists
45. He was a scholar who was adored by
of a sentence, the parts of which have been
all those/P who came close to him/Q
jumbled. These parts have been labelled P,
to the last day of his life/R though not
Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are
widely known/S.
four sequences namely A, B, C and D. You
are required to re-arrange the jumbloed parts The correct sequence should be :
of the sentence and select the correct (a) PSRQ (b) RPQS
sequence. (c) SRPQ (d) SPQR
39. Coming late, lest/P he should disturb 46. a couple and their teenage daughter/P
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 Q reportedly committed suicide on 53. When the rain stopped, we set out/P
Tuesday night/R driven by abject to stay the night/Q where we had
poverty/S. planned/R for the next town/S.
The correct sequence should be : The correct sequence should be :
(a) SQPR (b) PSRQ (a) PQRS (b) QPRS
(c) PRSQ (d) SPRQ (c) PRQS (d) PSRQ
47. One should remember that lying at the 54. Dr. Ravi has been appointed Reader in
side of the road/P if we found our neigh the University/P in the recent selections/
bour/Q unable to move because of a Q in a Private Degree College/R who
broken leg/R we should show our was working as a Lecturer/S.
neighbourliness/S. The correct sequence should be :
The correct sequence should be : (a) PQRS (b) SRPQ
(a) SQPR (b) PQRS (c) QPSR (d) SQRP
(c) QRPS (d) SQRP 55. The Principal has issued a notice will
48. that he sought my advice/P to such an have to vacate the hostel/P that those
extent/Q even in private domestic junior doctors/Q if they fail to join duty
matters/R I won his confidence/S. by Monday next/R who are participating
The correct sequence should be : in the strike/S.
(a) QRSP (b) QPRS The correct sequence should be :
(c) RQSP (d) SQPR (a) QSPR (b) RQSP
49. It is believed that the tiger/P Mr. (c) PRQS (d) QRSP
Saxena/Q, being severely injured in the 56. as I stood on the mountain/P I watched
first encounter/R was too terrified to the early sun/Q burn off the mist that
make a second attempt at shooting/S. covered the forest/R on the fifth
The correct sequence should be : morning/S.
(a) RPSQ (b) PRSQ The correct sequence should be :
(c) RQSP (d) PSQR (a) SQRP (b) SPQR
50. I felt like a Cold War spy/P for a (c) PSQR (d) QSPR
moment/Q to whom a critical secret/R 57. The TV Newsreader announced that ten
had just been revealed/S. people/P when a mad dog/Q bit them/
The correct sequence should be : R sustained injuries/S.
(a) PQRS (b) PSQR The correct sequence should be :
(c) PRSQ (d) QPRS (a) PQRS (b) QPRS
51. The dacoit many heinous crimes/P had (c) RPQS (d) PSQR
committed/Q who carried a reward of 58. we were now moving slowly but steadily
fifty thousand rupees/R on his head/S. and had/P no need to stop/Q our
(a) PQRS (b) QPSR breath/R in order to regain/S.
(c) RQPS (d) RSQP The correct sequence should be :
52. Although the train was delayed by half (a) PQSR (b) PQRS
an hour, he could not reach the station/ (c) SPQR (d) QPRS
P to catch the train/Q in time/R bound
59. I have read who by some mysterious
for Delhi/S.
laws of her nature/P in the form of a
The correct sequence should be : foul and poisonous snake/Q the story
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS of a fairy,/R was condemned to appear
(c) QRPS (d) PSQR in certain seasons/S.
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 The correct sequence should be : (a) patricide (b) fratricide
(a) QRSP (b) PQRS (c) regicide (d) genocide
(c) RQPS (d) RPSQ 67. The two executioners approached the
60. About half of the blindness of/P vitamin tree with a red­mark on its side.
A shortage/Q is attributed of/R children (a) executive engineers
in India/S. (b) explorers
The correct sequence should be : (c) experimenters
(a) QRPS (b) RPSQ (d) those who inflict capital punishment
(c) PSRQ (d) SPQR 68. The maiden speech of the young
61. What a wonderful thing it is the sun is member of the Lok Sabha was very
the source/P of all power/Q in some much appreciated by the people.
way or the other/R to think that/S. (a) farewell speech
The correct sequence should be : (b) short speech
(a) SRPQ (b) SRQP (c) first speech
(c) SQRP (d) PQSR (d) speech about women
62. it rained and thundered and the child/P 69. Please do not interfere with my work.
who was collecting clothes on the line/ (a) meddle (b) help
Q ran upto his mother/R to save them
(c) object (d) copy
from getting wet/S.
70. This job is very tedious.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) tiresome (b) dull
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS
(c) interesting (d) exciting
(c) PSRQ (d) PQSR
71. She takes after her mother.
SYNONYMS
(a) follows (b) comes after
Directions (QS. 63–79) : In this section,
select the word or group of words that is most (c) resembles (d) imitates
similar in meaning to the bold word or group 72. He is very intelligent, but ill-favoured
of words in the given sentence. by nature.
63. I never believed that it was the (a) unlucky
authentic signature of the Prime (b) weak in health
Minister. (c) short­tempered
(a) hand­written (b) genuine (d) ugly
(c) proper (d) authoritative 73. People thronged to pay homage to the
64. Valiant Vicky used to boast of his departed leader.
bravery to his beloved wife. (a) humility (b) tribute
(a) cry (b) abuse (c) obedience (d) allegiance
(c) hate (d) brag 74. He kept his eyes peeled and his ears
65. I can no longer be satisfied with pricked for some important clue.
fictitious good conduct. (a) hint (b) inkling
(a) based on facts (c) intimation (d) signal
(b) based on imagination 75. The spectators looked at the batsman
(c) based on works of fiction in amazement when he hit sixer after
(d) based on feudal ties sixer.
66. Mass murder is very often a result of (a) shock (b) wonder
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consistency.
(a) constancy (b) competence
(c) permanence (d) uniformity
77. He has an electrifying presence.
(a) attractive (b) fearsome
(c) exciting (d) disturbing
78. For better health we must refrain from
smoking.
(a) dissuade (b) desist
(c) prevent (d) curb
79. The article was so well­written that it
merited careful study.
(a) deserved (b) encouraged
(c) prompted (d) supported
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. 80–100) : In this section,
there are six short passages. Each passage
is followed by items based on the passage.
Read each passage and answer the items
that follow.
PASSAGE–I
Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall
not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The
captain called in at one or two ports and sent
in his long­boat for provisions and fresh water,
but I never went out of the ship till we came
into the Downs, which was on the 3rd day of
June, 1706, about nine months after my
escape. I offered to leave my goods in
security for payment of my freight, but the
captain protested he would not receive one
farthing. We took kind leave of each other,
and I made him promise that he would come
to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a
house and a guide for five shillings which I
borrowed from the captain.
80. W hen the writer uses the word
"prosperous" to describe the voyage,
he means that
(a) it made him rich
(b) it made him healthy
(c) it was very pleasant
(d) it was uneventful.
81. On the voyage, the author
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(a) left the ship at intervals.
(b) was not able to leave the ship
because it did not stop.
(c) never left the ship at all.
(d) never left the ship till they came
into the Downs.
82. In the context of the passage, the word
"provisions" means
(a) mainly food
(b) mainly security
(c) money
(d) mainly ammunition
83. For the payment of the authors' freight,
the captain
(a) kept his goods as security.
(b) refused to accept any money.
(c) protested against being paid only
a farthing.
(d) accepted a sum of money.
84. From the passage, it is clear that the
captain's attitude to the author was
(a) one of hostility
(b) one of indifference
(c) one of extreme friendliness and
kindness
(d) one of disgust and irritation
PASSAGE–II
What were the early ideas of men about the
sky and the earth? They naturally believed
that the earth was motionless, and they also
supposed that it was flat. These two ideas
do not surprise us. Children now­a­days think
the same until they are taught differently. How
were men to know that the earth was a ball
circling round the sun? They had no telescope
for accurate observation. They had not
travelled round the world. In fact, many parts
of the world in those days were unexplored
and unknown. They thought they lived on a
kind of flat plate, and that the sky with the
sun and the moon and the stars, was a kind
of inverted bowl turning round above them.
The sun, the moon and the stars were their
lamps for day and night.
85. Unless children are taught differently
they think that
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 (a) the earth is round and moving
(b) the sun and the moon are
motionless
(c) the sun and the moon are moving
(d) the sun and the moon are moving
round the earth
86. The early ideas of man were wrong
because
(a) man did not use the telescope
(b) man did not like to travel
(c) man never had the scientific
knowledge
(d) man was foolish and lazy
87. What was true for the early man?
(a) The earth was round and moving
(b) The telescope was accurate
(c) Travelling and exploring were the
methods to gain knowledge.
(d) The sun was motionless.
88. What was the main cause of the early
man's wrong ideas?
(a) Lack of scientific knowledge
(b) Seeing and believing
(c) Lack of desire to know
(d) Lack of desire to observe and
explore
PASSAGE–III
The man sut up in the snow for a moment
and struggled for calmness. Then he pulled
on his gloves by means of his teeth, and got
upon his feet. He glanced down at first in order
to assure himself that he was really standing
up, for the absence of sensation in his feet
left him unrelated to the earth. His erect
position in itself started to drive the webs of
suspicion from the dog's mind; and when he
spoke peremptorily, with the sound of whip­
lashes in his voice, the dog rendered its
customary allegiance and came to him. As it
came within reaching distance, the man lost
his control. His arms flashed out to the dog
and he experienced genuine surprise when
he discovered that his hands could not clutch,
that there was neither bend nor feeling in the
fingers. He had forgotten for the moment that
they were frozen and that they were freezing
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more and more. All this happened quickly and
before the animal could get away, he
encirecled its body with his arms. He sat
down in the snow and in this fashion held the
dog, while it snarled and whined and
struggled.
89. From the passage, which group of
words expresses the effect of snow
upon the man's feet?
(a) With the sound of whip­lashes in
his voice.
(b) His arms flashed out to the dog.
(c) The absence of sensation in his
feet left him unrelated to the earth.
(d) The man sat up in the snow for a
moment and struggled for
calmness.
90. The statement that the man
experienced genuine surprise when he
discovered that his hands could not
clutch means that
(a) the man did not see anything to
clutch
(b) the man had nothing to clutch
(c) the man was afraid of the dog
(d) there was neither bend nor feeling
in the fingers
91. Which word or group of words shows
the exact condition of being 'frozen'?
(a) Whip­lashes in his voice
(b) He pulled on his gloves
(c) His hands could not clutch
(d) Lost his control
PASSAGE–IV
George was a young man who had gone to
the big city from a small rural community and,
in a relatively short time, attained prominence
in the business world. His sudden rise had
gone into his head, however, and he became
unbearably conceited.
Eventually, George returned home after
a visit, halfway expecting everyone in town
to be at the railway station to welcome him.
Much to his surprise, George saw that
no one, not even his family, was around to
meet him when he descended from the train.
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a bulky suitcase full of fashionable clothes.
After a little while, the station master
came from his office and went over to the
young fellow. "Well, hello there, George," he
called out cheerily, "Are you going away?"
92. The station master's question implied
that
(a) he offered help to George in
climbing the train.
(b) he is known to George very
intimately.
(c) he is making fun of George.
(d) George's absence from the town
was not noticed by him.
93. George hoped for a big welcome
because
(a) of his achievement and success.
(b) he is returning home after a very
long time.
(c) people loved him.
(d) his community wanted dynamic
leaders like him.
94. George's great expectations are an
indication of his
(a) humility
(b) optimism
(c) pride
(d) love of his community
95. George's success was most clearly
visible in
(a) the station master's words
(b) his clothes
(c) his being unbearably conceited
(d) the manner in which he was
received by the village
PASSAGE–V
The assault on the purity of the environment
is the price that we pay for many of the
benefits of modern technology. For the
advantages of automotive transportation we
pay a price in smog­induced diseases; for
the powerful effects of new insecticides, we
pay a price in dwindling wildlife and
disturbances in the relation of living things
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and their surroundings; for nuclear power, we
risk the biological hazards of radiation. By
increasing agricultural production with
fertilizers, we increase water pollution.
The highly developed nations of the
world are not only the immediate beneficiaries
of the good that technology can do, they are
also the first victims of the environmental
diseases that technology breeds. In the past,
the environmental effects which accompanied
technological progress were restricted to a
small place and relatively a short time. The
new hazards are neither local nor brief. Modern
air pollution covers vast areas of continents.
Radioactive fallout from nuclear explosions
is worldwide. Radioactive pollutants now on
the Earth's surface will be found there for
generations, and in the case of Carbon­14,
for thousands of years.
96. The passage emphasizes that modern
technology
(a) is totally avoidable
(b) has caused serious hazards to life
(c) has greater effect on developed
countries
(d) is the source of the miseries of
mankind
97. The harmful effects of modern
technology are
(a) widespread but short lived
(b) widespread and long lasting
(c) local and long lasting
(d) severe but short lived
98. With reference to the passage, the
following assumptions have been made
:
1. The widespread use of insecticides
has caused ecological imbalance.
2. Conservation of natural flora and
fauna is impossible in this age of
modern technology.
Which of the assumptions is/are valid?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 PASSAGE–VI
To what extent, though, are modern farming
methods sustainable? There is abundant
evidence that a high price has to be paid to
sustain the high rates of food production
achieved by farmed monocultures. For
example, they offer ideal conditions for the
epidemic spread of diseases such as
mastitis, brucellosis and swine fever among
livestock and coccidiosis among poultry.
Farmed animals are normally kept at
densities far higher than their species would
meet in nature with the result that disease
transmission rates are magnified. In addition,
high rates of transmission between herds
occur as animals are sold from one farming
enterprise to another, and it is easy for the
farmers themselves, with mud on their boots
and their vehicles, to act as vectors of pests
and disease.
99. W ith reference to the passage,
consider the following statements :
1. The modern practices of farming
are undesirable for developing
countries.
2. Monoculture practices should be
given up to eliminate disease
transmission in animals.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
100. What is the essence of this passage?
(a) Farming is a very costly affair.
(b) Farmed animals are kept at higher
densities in monocultures.
(c) There is a widespread
transmission of animal diseases
now­a­days.
(d) Human dependence on
monoculture is fragile.
SPOTTING ERRORS
Directions (Qs. 101-120) : Each question in
this section has a sentence with three
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underlined parts labelled A, B and C. Read
each sentence to find out whether there is
any error in any underlined part and indicate
your answer in the Answer Sheet against the
corresponding letter i.e. A or B or C. If you
find no error, your answer should be indicated
as D.
101. These are the ideas and ideals (a)/
which have shaped (b)/ our economic
thought in the past (c)/ No error (d).
102. India's problems are not similar with (a)/
those of other countries (b)/ in several
ways. (c)/ No error (d).
103. He had lost a ring in the sand and (a)/ I
helped him search for it (b)/ but it was
like a look for a needle in a haystack.
(c)/ No error (d).
104. The Ganges and (a)/ it's tributaries
constitute (b)/ one of the largest river­
systems in the world. (c)/ No error (d).
105. The sudden change (a)/ of place (b)/
effected her health. (c)/ No error (d).
106. There are a number of people (a)/ of
every class and nationality (b)/ who
doubts the truth of his statement. (c)/
No error (d).
107. I like this book because the writer has
explained (a)/ the reasons (b)/ of his
failure truly. (c)/ No error (d).
108. She is very weak in the subject (a)/ and
does not understand things (b)/ though
the teacher explains her repeatedly. (c)/
No error (d).
109. The speaker from the Fifth Avenue (a)/
who was a rich banker's wife (b)/ was
simple and compassionate. (c)/ No error
(d).
110. There was no any piece of paper (a)/ in
my pocket (b)/ as I had expected. (c)/
No error (d).
111. Neither the teacher (a)/ or the student
(b)/ is keen on joining the dance. (c)/
No error (d).
112. My neighbour Deepak (a)/ is a person
(b)/ that will help anyone. (c)/ No error
(d).
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 113. I'll ask that man (a)/ which of the roads
(b)/ are the one we want. (c)/ No error
(d).
114. Now we have banks (a)/ and people
deposit there money their, (b)/ and draw
it out by cheques. (c)/ No error. (d)
115. Apart government agencies, (c)/ a
number of private organisations too (b)/
have been making use of satellites. (c)/
No error. (d)
116. What sort of a drug this is (a)/ that no
one seems to be able to predict its long­
term effects (b)/ with any certainty? (c)/
No error (d)
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117. You will lose (a)/ your dog (b)/ if you
did not tie it up. (c)/ No error. (d)
118. In view of the fact that almost all
varieties of rural games and sports (a)/
are fast gaining national importance it
is desired (b)/ that the rules of such
games are strictly adhered (c)/ No error
(d)
119. More than one (a)/ workmen (b)/ was
killed. (c)/ No error. (d)
120. The parties disagreed (a)/ on the two
first clauses (b)/ in the agreement. (c)/
No error (d)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C A C C B B B B A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A C B A A A A D D A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A B D A D C B C D B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A A B A C B A C D B
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
D C C C C B A D C D
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
D B D B A A D A D C
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A A B D B D D C A B
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C D B A B D C B A C
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D A B C D A C D C D
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
C C A C C B B A D C
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
B A C B C C D A D A
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B C C B A A C C C B

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 PRACTICE SET–6
Directions (Qs. 1-20) : Each item in this (a) Bitter (b) Deep
section consists of a word in capital letters (c) Very painful (d) Sharp
followed by four words or groups of words. 12. OUTLOOK
Select the word or group of words that is most
(a) Looking out
similar in meaning to the word in capital
letters. (b) Prospect
1. HOSTILITY (c) Outward appearance
(a) Illness (b) Enmity (d) Scrutiny
(c) Disturbance (d) Derogatory 13. FORTITUDE
2. INDIFFERENT (a) Fortune (b) Fortification
(a) Dissimilar (b) Various (c) Bravery (d) Breakthrough
(c) Interference (d) Unconcerned 14. RETICENT
3. CONDEMN (a) Sensitive
(a) Censure (b) Despair (b) Secretive
(c) Kill (d) Hit (c) Not feeling well
4. DEFECT (d) Not saying much
(a) Loss (b) Harm 15. RECIPROCAL
(c) Shortcoming (d) Delicate (a) Formal (b) Favourable
5. JEALOUS (c) Mutual (d) Sustainable
(a) Envious (b) Unhappy 16. APPRISE
(c) Regretful (d) Remorse (a) Inform (b) Estimate
6. WEARY
(c) Admire (d) Require
(a) Careless (b) Shivering
17. CONSENSUS
(c) Troubled (d) Weak
(a) Awareness
7. PLAUSIBLE
(b) General agreement
(a) Pleasing to the taste
(c) Careful observation
(b) Seemingly true
(d) Praiseworthy
(c) Manageable
(d) Cannot be proved 18. UNCEREMONIOUS
8. CREDITABLE (a) Impolite (b) Informal
(a) Able to lend money (c) Incomplete (d) Irregular
(b) Bringing praise 19. TREASON
(c) Able to repay a loan (a) Absurdity (b) Disloyalty
(d) Fit to be believed (c) Dishonesty (d) Deception
9. SALIENT 20. AMIABLE
(a) Most important (b) Salt­like taste (a) Popular (b) Generous
(c) Pleasing (d) Satisfactory (c) Friendly (d) Reasonable
10. FRAGILE ORDERING OF SENTENCES
(a) Soft (b) Smooth Directions (Qs. 21-28) : In the following
(c) Flexible (d) Easily broken items, each passage consists of six
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are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The
middle four sentences in each have been
removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
P, Q R and S. You are required to find out the
proper sequence of the four sentences and
mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
21. S1 : I will not be able to see you
tomorrow.
S6 : At any rate I'll see you later in
the week.
P : There is only a simple laboratory
test to be done.
Q : Once I know what the diagnosis
is, I can contact the doctor.
R : However, if you like, you can
phone me.
S : W e will then follow his
instructions.
The correct sequence should be
(a) SPRQ (b) RPQS
(c) SRPQ (d) RQSP
22. S1 : James Watt used the power of
steam to drive machines.
S6 : The jet engine is relatively more
recent.
P : With petrol engines people were
able to build motor cars and
aeroplanes.
Q : Then, many years later, the petrol
engine was invented.
R : These provided quicker means of
travelling.
S : His invention was used later by
other clever men to give us the
railway engine.
The correct sequence should be
(a) SQPR (b) PQRS
(c) PSRQ (d) QSRP
23. S1 : Stalin sent General Zhukov to
assume command in Leningrad.
S6 : The battle for Leningrad was the
fiercest ever fought.
P : True, the city was prepared for
street fighting.
Q : At that time no one knew
whether the city could be saved.
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R : No one knew the answer.
S : But would the city's defences
hold?
The correct sequence should be
(a) RSQP (b) QSPR
(c) QPSR (d) RQPS
24. S1 : Bacteria in the mouth can cause
bad odour and painful tooth
decay.
S6 : Toothpaste advertisements are
truthful when they advise us to
brush regularly.
P : Children's eating habits leave them
prone to tooth decay.
Q : They grow in food particles left
between teeth.
R : They often eat sweets and other
items between meals.
S : Therefore, regular brushing after
every meal eaten at home is
essential.
The correct sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) QPRS
(c) RSPQ (d) QRPS
25. S1 : The five­year plans are meant for
the nation's economic
development.
S6 : The most important is, certainly,
failure on the family­planning front.
P : What are the reasons for it?
Q : One way of measuring a nation's
development is by finding out
how much progress there has
been in the fight against poverty.
R : The reasons are many.
S : In India, every five­year plan ends
with more people coming under
the poverty line.
The correct sequence should be
(a) RPQS (b) QSPR
(c) PRSQ (d) SQRP
26. S1 : Man's growth from barbarism to
civilization is supposed to be the
theme of history.
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has not made very great progress. Directions (Qs. 29-47) : Each item in this
P : Strong countries attack and section consists of a word in capital letters
oppress weaker ones. followed by four words or group of words.
Q : But it is difficult to believe this Select the word or group of words that is most
ideal has been reached. nearly opposite in meaning to the word in
R : There is ample evidence of capital letters.
barbarism even today. 29. DENY
S : Individuals too exploit their fellows. (a) Accept (b) Proceed
The correct sequence should be (c) Hold (d) Promote
(a) QRPS (b) RQSP 30. ACQUT
(c) QRSP (d) RPSQ (a) Inform (b) Release
27. S1 : The lion used to be very widely (c) Abuse (d) Condemn
distributed in Africa and Asia. 31. FERTILE
S6 : No hunting is permitted in such (a) Dry (b) Useless
reserved areas. (c) Barren (d) Arid
P : There are special forest zones 32. AFFLUENCE
set aside for wildlife in various (a) Not being fluent (b) Poverty
countries.
(c) Difficulty (d) Unhealthy
Q : Indiscriminate killing by hunters
33. CONFIDENT
has been the cause of this drastic
fall in their numbers. (a) Vague (b) Cowardly
R : Today they are a relatively rare (c) Secretive (d) Unsure
species. 34. GLOOMY
S : If the species survives at all, it (a) Cheerful (b) Forgetful
will be only in national parks. (c) Faithful (d) Harmful
The correct sequence should be 35. FRUGAL
(a) QSPR (b) RSPQ (a) Excessive (b) Extravagant
(c) SRPQ (d) RQSP (c) Rich (d) Generous
28. S1 : Though the Finance Minister 36. OBVIOUS
claims that prices have become (a) Obscure (b) Obsolete
stable, facts do not support his
(c) Indifferent (d) Difficult
stand.
37. FORBID
S6 : This proves that the government
is not properly informed. (a) Defy (b) Dislike
P : What is worse, in some places (c) Permit (d) Understand
it is not available even at the 38. HARMONIOUS
exorbitant price. (a) Selfish (b) Aggressive
Q : Now it is above 10 rupees. (c) Mechanical (d) Discordant
R : Sugar is a glaring example. 39. INCONSPICUOUS
S : A month back its open­market (a) Open­hearted (b) Open­minded
price was 7 rupees per kg. (c) Prominent (d) Smooth
The correct sequence should be 40. FACTUAL
(a) PRQS (b) SRQP (a) Imaginary (b) Idealistic
(c) PSRQ (d) RSQP (c) Unrealistic (d) Verbal
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41. ABANDON The correct sequence should be
(a) Assert (b) Retain (a) RQPS (b) PSQR
(c) Produce (d) Twist (c) RSQP (d) PQSR
42. ASSENT 50. My father/(P) when he was/(Q) at
(a) Breakdown school last year/(R) John's fees/(S) paid
(b) Misunderstand The correct sequence should be
(c) Dispatch (a) QRSP (b) SRPQ
(d) Disagreement (c) RPSQ (d) PQSR
43. FICKLE 51. The Prime Minister/(P) little chance/(Q)
(a) Constant (b) Convenient of winning/(R) his party to have/(S)
(c) Questionable (d) Faithful clearly suspects/the next election.
44. DISCREET The correct sequence should be
(a) Worthy (a) RSPQ (b) QPRS
(b) Wishful thinking (c) SRPQ (d) PQRS
(c) Honest 52. All the students/(P) affirmed positively
that/(Q) responded eagerly to the
(d) Careless in behaviour
question and/(R) the political affiliation
45. ARTICULATE of student unions/(S) interviewed on
(a) Unable to understand television/was undesirable.
(b) Unable to express oneself The correct sequence should be
(c) Unable to agree (a) PQRS (b) SRPQ
(d) Unable to live (c) RPQS (d) SQPR
46. TRIVIAL 53. Although the motion/(P) until it had
(a) Temporary (b) Delicate been/(Q) from the house/(R) received
(c) Important (d) Arbitrary general support/(S) it was not carried/
47. UNJUST considerably amended.
(a) Serious (b) Self­centred The correct sequence should be
(c) Fair­minded (d) Considerable (a) PQRS (b) SQPR
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE (c) RQSP (d) QRSP
Directions (Qs. 48-63) : Each of the following 54. The doctor told/(P) the patient/(Q) to
questions in this section consists of a give an injection to/(R) the nurse/(S)
sentence the parts of which have been after four hours.
jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, The correct sequence should be
Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are (a) RQPS (b) RPSQ
four sequences namely A, B, C and D. You
(c) QPSR (d) PSRQ
are required to rearrange the jumbled parts
of the sentence and select the correct 55. The judge/(P) lied to the court/(Q) why
sequence. he had/(R) asked the accused/(S) in
spite of his oath
48. Now that the office is closed/(P) have
gone/(Q) the/(R) typists/(S) all The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be (a) PSRQ (b) QPSR
(a) SQRP (b) RQPS (c) PRQS (d) RQPS
(c) SRQP (d) QRPS 56. His father said/(P) and stop/(Q) on trivial
49. He gave/(P) to the child/(Q) a doll/(R) things/(R) wasting your time/(S) now get
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 The correct sequence should be SPOTTING ERRORS
(a) SPRQ (b) PSRQ Directions (Qs. 64-78) : Each question in
(c) QRSP (d) RQSP this section has a sentence with three
57. The stranger's movements/(P) and the underlined parts labelled A, B and C. Read
police/(Q) him/(R) arrested/(S) aroused each sentence to find out whether there is
suspicion any error in any underlined part and indicate
your answer in the Answer Sheet against the
The correct sequence should be
corresponding letter, i.e., A or B or C. If you
(a) SQPR (b) RQPS find no error, your answer should be indicated
(c) SPRQ (d) RPQS as D.
58. The future/(P) is gloomy/(Q) outlook/(R) 64. The composition contained (a)/ even no
animal/(S) of this noble less (b)/ than twenty mistakes. (c)/ No
The correct sequence should be error (d)
(a) PQSR (b) QPSR 65. He told us (a)/ that (b)/ he has not read
(c) RPSQ (d) QSRP the book. (c)/ No error (d)
59. The food/(P) at the party/(Q) served/(R) 66. The minister announced (a)/
was delicious/(S) but not wholesome compensation for (b)/ the victims from
the accident. (c)/ No error (d)
The correct sequence should be
67. I should (a)/ have preferred (b)/ to go by
(a) PRSQ (b) QPRS
myself. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) RSPQ (d) QRSP
68. There is (a)/ no place (b)/ in this
60. In one of the Asian countries/(P) as well
compartment. (c)/ No error (d)
as/(Q) women/(R) wear salwars/(S)
69. The (a)/ young man (b)/ had no manner.
men
(c)/ No error (d)
The correct sequence should be
70. There are many (a)/ beautiful furnitures
(a) PSRQ (b) PQRS
(b)/ in the room. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) SPQR (d) RQPS
71. The policeman prevented us from (a)/
61. You won't believe me,/(P) to see him/ entering into (b)/ the hall. (c)/ No error
(Q) I went/(R) but whenever/(S) he was (d)
out
72. The world (a)/ comprises (b)/ good and
The correct sequence should be bad people. (c)/ No error (d)
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP 73. Would you please order (a)/ good and
(c) SRPQ (d) RQPS bad people. (c)/ No error (d)
62. As the car/(P) stood up/(Q) to greet 74. I have paid (a)/ my bill for electricity (b)/
him/(R) came near the door/(S) the only a week ago. (c)/ No error (d)
waiters 75. He has just been appointed (a)/
The correct sequence should be ambassador to an important country (b)/
(a) QPSR (b) SRPQ for a five­year term. (c)/ No error (d)
(c) RSPQ (d) PRSQ 76. This is the old man (a)/ whom I said
63. At last/(P) had come/(Q) she had been/ (b)/ had helped me. (c)/ No error (d)
(R) the moment/(S) waiting for 77. The dog pushed (a)/ the door open (b)/
The corect sequence should be and stole the meat. (c)/ No error (d)
(a) RQSP (b) QSPR 78. The truck driver accused (a)/ the lady
for walking (b)/ in the middle of the road.
(c) SQRP (d) QRPS
(c)/ No error (d)
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 SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT (c) by which he arrived
Directions (Qs. 79-95) : Look at the (d) No improvement
underlined part of each sentence. Below each 85. There is no alternate, so we must leave
sentence, three possible substitutions for the now,
underlined part are given. If one of them, i.e., (a) altering
A, B or C is better than the underlined part,
(b) alternative
indicate your response on the Answer Sheet
against the corresponding letter A, B or C. If (c) alternation
none of the substitutions improves the (d) No improvement
sentence, indicate D as your response on 86. I cannot listen what she is saying.
the Answer Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement' (a) hear what
response will be signified by the letter D. (b) listen for what
79. If I were you, I would do it at once. (c) listen to that
(a) was (d) No improvement
(b) am 87. He is still in vigorous health although
(c) would be he is on the right side of sixty.
(d) No improvement (a) wrong
80. They set a strong guard, lest anyone (b) left
could escape.
(c) negative
(a) would
(d) No improvement
(b) might
88. We are sorry to hear regarding your
(c) should
father's death.
(d) No improvement
(a) of
81. The matter called up an explanation of
(b) over
his conduct
(c) for
(a) out
(d) No improvement
(b) in
(c) for 89. Babu asked his friend, "Where you
went yesterday?"
(d) No improvement
(a) "Where did you go yesterday?"
82. The accused refused having murered
any­body. (b) "Where you had gone yesterday?"
(a) disagreed (c) "Where you did go yesterday?"
(b) denied (d) No improvement
(c) declaimed 90. He lay on the grass enjoying the
(d) No improvement sunshine.
83. We need honest workers, not people (a) laid
of redoubtable integrity. (b) lied
(a) doubting (c) led
(b) doubtful (d) No improvement
(c) doubtless 91. Some passengers were flown to Paris
(d) No improvement on the last trip.
84. By the time he arrived, everybody had (a) fled
gone home. (b) flied
(a) when he arrived (c) flew
(b) at which he arrived (d) No improvement
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 92. Fifty miles are a long distance to walk.
(a) is
(b) become
(c) be
(d) No improvement
93. After the vote was taken the meeting
broke.
(a) broke down
(b) broke up
(c) broke out
(d) No improvement
94. The speaker asked the audience to bear
upon him for a few minutes more.
(a) on
(b) with
(c) for
(d) No improvement
95. Many people find it difficult to make
both hands meet.
(a) both accounts
(b) both hands to mouth
(c) both ends meet
(d) No improvement
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. 96-120) : In this section, you
have six short passages. Each passage is
followed by questions based on the passage.
First, read the passage and answer the
questions based on the passage. You are
required to select your answers from the given
options.
PASSAGE–I
Cozette could have been a pretty child, but
she was thin and pale and her eyes were
stained with weeping. She was dressed in
her thin torn cotton dress and she shivered
all the time. Here and there on her body were
blue marks from the beatings that her
mistress had given her. Her naked legs were
red and rough. When she spoke, her voice
trembled. Everything about the child, her
looks, her behaviour, her speech, her silence,
every small gesture she made, showed a
terrible fear. She was so afraid that, even
though she was wet through, she dared not
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go near the fire to warm herself, but sat
shivering in a corner of the room.
96. Cozette could not be a pretty child
because
(a) she was pale and emaciated
(b) she was weeping
(c) she was scantily dressed
(d) she was trembling with fear
97. Cozette's voice trembled because
(a) she was feeling cold
(b) she was frightened
(c) there was no fire near her
(d) she was wearing a thin, cotton dress
98. Cozette's terrible fear is conveyed most
vividly by the description of
(a) her constant shivering
(b) her tear­stained eyes
(c) her trembling voice
(d) her inability to go near the fire
99. The cause of Cozette's fear is explained
by
(a) her pale appearance
(b) her tor dress
(c) the blue marks on her body
(d) her speech
PASSAGE–II
Discussions on drug addiction should also
be concerned with the vast majority of people
who are not addicts. Their homes and lives
are insecure because our narcotics laws drive
such people to crime. The drug addict is
almost never dangerous when he is under the
influence of drugs. W hat makes him
dangerous is the desperate need for money
to buy the next dose. Drugs are available only
in an illegal black market. The costs are
stupendous, and this is what drives the addict
to steal, rob and even kill.
100. According to the author, discussions
of drug addiction are generally
concerned with
(a) addicts
(b) non­addicts
(c) criminals
(d) black marketers
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101. Addicts take to criminal acts because
(a) drugs make them lose self­control
(b) the habit of robbing and stealing
is hard to break
(c) they need large sums of money to
buy drugs
(d) law is powerless against them
102. The author seems to criticize the
narcotics laws for
(a) being too lenient
(b) being too complicated
(c) being ineffective
(d) driving addicts to crime
103. The word 'stupendous' in the passage
means
(a) very high (b) foolish
(c) shocking (d) illegal
104. W ith reference to the passage,
consider the following statements:
1. Addiction to drug is a criminal act.
2. Drug addicts cannot be rehabilitated.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
PASSAGE–III
Even in the most primitive societies the great
majority of people satisfy a large part of their
material needs by exchanging goods and
services. Very few people indeed can make
for themselves everything they need—all their
food, their clothes, their housing, their tools.
Ever since men started living in communities,
they have been satisfying their needs by
means of specialization and exchange;
increasingly each individual has concentrated
on what he can do best, and has produced
more of the special goods or services in which
he has concentrated, than he can consume
himself. The surplus he has exchanged with
other members of the community, acquiring,
in exchange the things he needs that others
have produced.
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105. Very few people can satisfy their needs
today by
(a) providing things for themselves
(b) exchanging goods and services
(c) concentrating on what they can do
best
(d) individual specialization
106. Exchange of goods becomes possible
only when
(a) there is no specialization
(b) the goods are produced in surplus
(c) primitive societies become modern
(d) individuals make things for
themselves
107. Specialization and exchange began
when men started
(a) big industries
(b) concentrating on their work
(c) producing things for individual use
(d) living in communities
108. Exchange of goods and services
becomes necessary because
(a) man is a social animal
(b) reciprocity is the law of life
(c) trade and commerce are means
of progress
(d) we cannot produce everything we
need ourselves
PASSAGE–IV
I came home from one vacation to find that
my brother Ron had brought a dog while I
was away. A big burly, choleric dog, he always
acted as if he thought I wasn't one of the
family. There was a slight advantage in being
one of the family. For he didn't bite the family
as often as he bit strangers. Mother used to
send a box of candy every Christmas to the
people he bit. The list finally contained forty
or more names. Nobody could understand
why we didn't get rid of the dog!
109. Which of the following descriptions fits
the dog?
(a) The dog was tiny and delicate
(b) The dog was sturdy and short­
tempered
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 (c) The dog was huge and cool
(d) The dog was small and sweet­
tempered
110. The dog did not consider the writer as
one of the family. What do you think
was the consequence of this?
(a) The dog barked at him all the time
(b) The dog drove him out of his own
house
(c) The dog behaved with him in an
unfriendly way
(d) The dog bit him more than he bit
others in the family
111. The Christmas list contained more than
forty names. What does this suggest?
(a) The writer's mother had a lot of
friends
(b) The writer's family celebrated
Christmas well
(c) The writer's dog had bitten at least
forty people
(d) The writer's mother sent them
candy boxes
PASSAGE–V
A little girl was learning a history lesson with
her governess. All the morning she had been
reading it over and hearing it explained by
her governess, but no good came of either
the reading or the teaching. The governess
went over the lesson several times, explained
the meaning, and for the last time, asked her
pupil to read it over. After due time had been
given, the girl was examined as to her
knowledge of the lesson; but not a single
answer could she give correctly. The
governess lost patience with her, and
threatened to punish her unless she could
state where a certain treaty was signed.
112. According to the passage, the little girl
read the lesson and heard it explained
all the morning because
(a) the girl did not like her governess
(b) the governess could not explain it
long enough
(c) the girl could not understand it
(d) the girl read the lesson only once
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113. W ith reference to the passage,
consider the following statements:
1. The governess taught the same
lesson several times.
2. The governess wanted to complete
her teaching work quickly.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
114. After reading the whole passage, which
of the following impressions do you
think correct about the inability of the
girl to answer questions correctly?
(a) The dullness of the girl
(b) The incompetence of the governess
(c) The difficulty of the language
(d) The lack of time
115. W hich of the following correctly
expresses the meaning of 'lost patience
with her'?
(a) The inability of the governess to
endure further the girl's failure to
answer
(b) The governess lost her enthusiasm
to teach the girl
(c) The governess felt that the girl
cannot be taught the lesson
(d) The governess felt that she was
not good enough to teach the girl
PASSAGE–VI
Many doctors flatly refused to believe Jenner
when he announced that he had found a
preventive against smallpox. They declared
vaccination to be a dangerous practice. But
the dread of smallpox was in everybody's
heart, and people flocked to Jenner to be
vaccinated. The Latin word for cow is 'vacca';
it is the root from which the word vaccination
was formed. Some of the 'vacca' used by
Jenner were not pure and some harms were
done; but when supplies of pure vaccine were
available, the practice of vaccinating spread
all over England and from England to other
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countries. We hardly hear of outbreaks of
smallpox now.
116. The passage describes
(a) how smallpox may be treated
(b) how vaccines were manufactured
in England
(c) the dangers of vaccination
especially for children
(d) the gradual acceptance of vaccination
as a preventive against smallpox
117. Vaccination sometimes proved harmful
because
(a) vaccination was a dangerous
practice
(b) some of the vaccines used were
of a poor hygienic standard
(c) there are physiological differences
between cows and human beings
(d) vaccinations is given at a very early
age
118. People hastened to get themselves
vaccinated because
(a) many doctors supported Jenner's
claims
(b) fear of the terrible disease drove
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them to take the risk of vaccination
(c) supplies of pure vaccine had now
become available
(d) the practice of vaccinating had
spreas all over the world
119. Vaccination was intended by Jenner to
(a) cure people suffering from
smallpox
(b) delay the death of smallpox victims
(c) build up a defence against
smallpox germs
(d) prevent cows from spreading the
disease
120. W ith reference to the passage,
consider the following statements:
1. Many doctors did not believe that
Jenner was a doctor.
2. There are no outbreaks of
smallpox nowadays.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B D A C A D B B A D
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B B C D C A B B B C
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B A C B B A D D A D
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
C B D A B A C D C C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B D D D B C C A D B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
C D C A D A C D B C
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
D C A B C C C D C B
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
B B B A D B D B D C
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C B B D B A A A A D
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D A B B C A A C D A
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C A A C A C C D A D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
C C B A A D A A B C

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 PRACTICE SET–7
Directions (Qs. 1-22) : Each item in this (a) Eradicate (b) Remove
section consits of a word or group of words (c) Understand (d) Lessen
in capital letters followed by four word or 11. IMPERCEPTIBLY
groups of words. Select the word or group of
words that is most similar in meaning to the (a) Extremely (b) Invisibly
word or group of words in capital letter. (c) Inconceivably (d) Intensely
1. FL YING COLOURS 12. DOLEFUL
(a) Enviable (a) Sobre (b) Depressed
(b) Notable success (c) Dreary (d) Mournful
(c) Being pleasant 13. MODULATE
(d) Highly ambitious (a) Set (b) Tune
2. SANCTUM (c) Balance (d) Adjust
(a) Enviornment 14. PRESUMPTUOUS
(b) The holy part (a) Bold (b) Egotistical
(c) Corridor
(c) Arrogant (d) Audacious
(d) Room for pilgrims
15. RHYTHM
3. FRAIL
(a) Flow
(a) Unhealthy (b) Weak
(c) Ugly (d) Tender (b) Measure
4. HOBNOB (c) Tempo
(a) Negging (d) Regular pattern
(b) Friendly chat 16. PRECIPITATE
(c) Quarrel (a) Hasten (b) Advance
(d) Pestering manner (c) Arrive (d) Instigate
5. DILLY DALLYING 17. OUTLAST
(a) Quarrelling (a) to come to an end
(b) Arguing with each other (b) to flight till the end
(c) Waiting for orders (c) to make a lst attempt
(d) Wasting time (d) to endure longer than
6. HUSH UP 18. INTERREGNUM
(a) Blow up (b) to keep quiet
(a) Pause (b) Interference
(c) To remove (d) Wind up
(c) Intrusion (d) Prevention
7. GRIEVANCES
19. DEMOLISH
(a) Complaints (b) Problems
(c) Obstacles (d) Hardships (a) Abolish (b) Overthrow
8. AFFINTTY (c) Destroy (d) Overturn
(a) Admiration (b) Adoration 20. INITIATE
(c) Respect (d) Intimacy (a) Enlighten (b) Begin
9. IGNOMINY (c) Guide (d) Lead
(a) Condmnation (b) Disgrace 21. STROLL
(c) Failure (d) Criticism (a) Exercise (b) Jogging
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 22. LANGUID 28. We intend to shift/P with our family/Q
(a) Absent minded (b) Negligent to Bombay/R which consists of three
(c) Sluggish (d) Thoughtless person/S
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE The correct sequence should be
Directions (Qs. 23-47) : In the following (a) PQRS (b) PRQS
items, some parts of the sentence have been (c) QRPS (d) RQPS
jumbled up. You are required to rearrange 29. The wings are so small/P useless for
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S flying/Q of some birds/R that they are/
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the S
proper sequence and mark in your Answer The correct sequence should be
Sheet accordingly.
(a) RPSQ (b) QSPR
23. If you buy the economy pack the
(c) PRSQ (d) SRPQ
manufactures, wanting to promote the
30. The person at night/P next door/Q sings
sales/P which is quite cheap/Q have
loudly/R who lives/S
devised a number of scheme/R and to
ensure clearance of stocks/S. The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be (a) PRQS (b) QSRP
(a) QPSR (b) PQRS (c) SQRP (d) PQSR
(c) RSQP (d) QRSP 31. We have to provide/P both people and
24. Happiness does not consist in rank or ecosystems/Q the ability/R with the
position/P it is a state of mind/Q who water they need/S
are contended/R availabe to those/S The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be (a) RPQS (b) QRPS
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS (c) SRPQ (d) RSPQ
(c) PQSR (d) RPSQ 32. People from doing something
25. A person another's view point/P limited themselves/P or reading about it/Q
in mind and culture/Q who cannot usually learn more/R than by watching
understand/R is to that extent/S someone else/S
The correct sequence should be The correct sequence should be
(a) QRPS (b) RPSQ (a) RSQP (b) RPSQ
(c) PSQR (d) SRQP (c) PRQS (d) PRSQ
26. The whol valley with date palms/P was 33. The prevention of disease facing the
pleasantly/Q and was well planted/R authorities/P was by far/Q after the
green with crops/S earthquake/R the most urgent problem/
The correct sequence should be S
(a) QSRP (b) RSQP The correct sequence should be
(c) PQSR (d) SRPQ (a) QSPR (b) RPQS
27. The extent of social progress/P in (c) QRPS (d) PRSQ
various nation­building activities/Q is an 34. They did not grow well/P although/Q he
important indicatior/R of women's watered the plants regularly/R and put
participation/S manure in them/S
The correct sequence should be The correct sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) SQRP (a) PQRS (b) QRSP
(c) RSQP (d) QPRS (c) RSQP (d) QPRS
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35. On the propagation of the idea/P of 42. There are parents who consider/P a
family planning/Q the governments of needless luxury/Q in our country/R the
many countries/R have been spending education of their daughters/S
a lot of money/S The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be (a) QRSP (b) PSRQ
(a) PQRS (b) PSQR (c) RPSQ (d) SRQP
(c) SPQR (d) RSPQ 43. Based firmly on current lexical and
36. I sat down this morning/P to write an learning theory not only to present and
article/Q but found/R I could make no to explain words/P "English Vocabulary
progress/S in Use" aims/Q and to help them work
The correct sequence should be out the rules themselves/R but also to
(a) SPRQ (b) QRPS show students how to use them/S
(c) QPRS (d) RSQP The correct sequence should be
37. If it had not been/P where would I have (a) QPRS (b) QPSR
been today/Q for your timely help/R five (c) RQPS (d) PSQR
years ago/S? 44. The budget with­high expectations/P by
The correct sequence should be all types of taxpayers/Q of tax relief/R
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS is being awaited/S
(c) QRSP (d) PRQS The correct sequence should be
38. It was almost midnight sitting at the (a) PRQS (b) QPRS
table/P when I arrived home/Q but I (c) RPSQ (d) SPRQ
found them both/R waiting for me/S 45. I walked on unit I reached/P my house/
The correct sequence should be Q as fast as I could/R the road which
(a) QRPS (b) RQPS led to/S
(c) QPSR (d) RPQS The correct sequence should be :
39. Do or die was the call/P that Gandhiji (a) PQSR (b) RPSQ
gave/Q when he asked the British to (c) RSPQ (d) SRPQ
quit India/R to all freedom fighters/S
46. A very old man with a wrinkled face and
The correct sequence should be long beard/P a pretty girl/Q of sixteen/
(a) QPRS (b) PRQS R married/S
(c) RSPQ (d) PQSR The correct sequence should be
40. The scientist refused to talk to the (a) PSQR (b) SQPR
press/P who discovered/Q that (c) SQRP (d) RPSQ
everyone is talking about/R the ancient
47. Shyam took/P a photograph/Q from the
cure/S
window/R which was overexposed/S
The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be
(a) QRPS (b) RSPQ
(a) SQRP (b) RPSQ
(c) QSRP (d) PRSQ
(c) PRQS (d) RQSP
41. His grandmother on all auspicious days/
P was so pious/Q that she would visit Directions (Qs. 48-67) : Each item in this
the temple/R without fail/S section consits of a word or group of words
in capital letters followed by four word or
The correct sequence should be
groups of words. Select the word or group of
(a) QRPS (b) RQSP words that is most nearly opposite in meaning
(c) PQRS (d) SRQP to the word in capital letter.

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 48. DIMINISH 61. TAME
(a) Enkindle (b) Increase (a) Wild (b) Clean
(c) Produce (d) Arouse (c) Dangerous (d) Active
49. HAMPERED 62. DECLINED
(a) Facilitated (b) Prompted (a) Inclined (b) Liked
(c) Relieved (d) Instigated (c) Agreed (d) Prepared
50. EQUANIMITY 63. ILL AT EASE
(a) Sorrow (a) Easy to deal with
(b) Discontentment (b) comfortable
(c) Agitation (c) Chronically ill
(d) Silence (d) Strong
51. SPURIOUS 64. COMPLEX
(a) Fresh (b) Modern (a) Ordinary (b) Simple
(c) Genuine (d) Interesting (c) Common (d) Compound
52. THREW COLD WATER ON 65. ABOLISHED
(a) Supported (b) Defeated (a) Continued (b) Established
(c) Amended (d) Modified (c) Encourage (d) Revived
53. AGGRAVATED 66. OFFENCE
(a) Increased (b) Mitigated (a) Preference (b) Vengeance
(c) Aggregated (d) Magnified (c) Defence (d) Negligence
54. DEFICIT 67. IRREMEDIABLE
(a) Surpluse (b) Sufficiency (a) That which can be avoided
(c) Luxury (d) explicit (b) Incurable
55. LENGTHEN (c) Profitable
(a) Protract (b) Brighten
(d) That which can be corrected
(c) Abandon (d) Shorten
SPOTTING ERRORS
56. CRUELTY
Directions (QS. 68-92) : Each question in
(a) Love (b) Efficiency this section has a sentence with three
(c) Heroism (d) Kindness underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read
57. FREQUENTLY each sentence to find out whether there is
(a) Habitually (b) Commonly any error in any underlined part and indicate
(c) Usually (d) Rarely your answer in the Answer Sheet against the
corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If
58. HOSTLE
you find no error, your answer should be
(a) Dogmatic (b) Easy going indicated as (d).
(c) Steady (d) Friendly 68. Everbody/(a), it must be admitted/(b)
59. PUBLIC HONOUR has their ups and downs/(c). No error/
(a) Accusation (b) Punishment (d).
(c) Ignominy (d) Criticism 69. When the thief brke into their house/
60. SUBTLE (a), they raised a hue and cry/(b) and
(a) Distant (b) Gross the thief caught immediately by the
people/(c). No error/(d).
(c) Plain (d) Higher
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70. I have tried/(a) to meet him several time;/
(b) he isn't never at home/(c). No error/
(d).
71. This house/(a) is/(b) mine/(c). No error/
(d).
72. He is proficient in Hindi/(a) and can
speak English/(b), but he does not
know to read and write English/(c). No
error/(d).
73. Every woman in the world/(a) fervently
hopes that their child/(b) will be normal
and healthy baby/(c). No error/(d).
74. Neither of them/(a) send their papers/
(b) in time for the last seminar/(c). No
error/(d)
75. There is not many traffic/(a) along the
street/(b) where I live/(c). No error/(d).
76. The front page story was about a
schoolgirly/(a), that had hurt herself/(b),
while saving a child in an accident/(c).
No error/(d).
77. He took/(a) Leave of/(b) four days/(c).
No error/(d).
78. The police arrived and discovered/(a) a
large number of hoarded sugar/(b) in his
shop/(c). No error/(d).
79. Raju doesn't come to our house
because our dog barks at him/(a) and
licks him/(b) although I have often told
him not to afraid of it/(c). No error/(d).
80. Running across the playground my pen
fell in the mud/(a); fortunately, I noticed
it/(b) and picked it up/(c). No error/(d).
81. The last thing that the fond mother/(a)
gave her only son/(b) was his blessing/
(c). No error/(d).
82. To his innovative ideas and practices in
farming/(a) he was given/(b) the Krishi
Pandit Award last year/(c). No error/(d).
83. As a dramatist/(a), Shaw is superior
than/(b), any other twentieth century
writer/(c). No error/(d).
84. Molly speaks/(a) French well/(b) isn't
it/(c)? No error/(d).
85. Mutton is more hard/(a) to digest/(b)
than vegetables/(c). No error/(d).
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86. I have found that he is/(a) neither willing/
(b) or capable/(c). No error/(d).
87. For times immemorial/(a) sea shells
have been used by man/(b) in many
ways/(c). No error/(d).
88. He will not/(a) Listen/(b) what you say/
(c). No error/(d).
89. I have done my best/(a); the whole thing
is now/(b) in the hands of the Gods/(c).
No error/(d).
90. Oh for God sake/(a) leave me alone/(b)
and go away from here/(c). No error/
(d).
91. This is strange world/(a) where each
one pursues their own golden bubble/
(b) and laughs at others for doing the
same/(c). No errors/(d).
92. Each of the boys/(a) were to blame/(b)
for the accident/(c). No error/(d).
COMPREHENSIONS
Directions (Qs. 93-112) : In this Section you
have four short passage. After each passage
you will find some question based on the
passage. First, read a passage and answer
the questions based on it. You are required
to select your answers based on the contents
of the passage and opinions of the author
only.
PASSAGE–I
Literature and history are twin sisters,
inseparable. In the days of our own
grandfathers and for many generations before
them, the basis of education was the Greek
and Roman classics for the educated, and
the Bible for all. In the classical authors and
in the Bbible history and literature were
closely intervolved and it is that
circumstances which made the old form of
education to stimulating to the though and
imagination of our ancestors. The read the
classical authors and to read the Bible was
to read at once the history and the literature
of the three greatest races of the ancient
world. No doubt the classics and the Bible
were read in manner we now consider
uncritical but they were read according to the
best tenets of the time and formed a great
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 humanistic education. Today the study both
of the classics and of the bible has dwindled
to small proportions. What has tkane their
place? To some extent the vacuum has been
filled by a more correct knowledge of history
and a wider range of literature. But I fear that
the graeter part of it has been filled up with
rubbish.
93. Which of the following statements best
reflects the underlying tone of the
passage?
(a) Literature and history and mutually
exclusive
(b) literature and history and
complementary to each other
(c) The study of literature is meaning
less without any knowledge of
history
(d) literature and history are
inseparably linked together in the
classics and the Bible
94. The author of the above passage says
that in the past the basis of education
for all people, irrepsective of their
intellectual calibre, was
(a) Greek and Roman Classics
(b) The Bible
(c) A correct knowledge of history
(d) A wider range of literature
95. The author of the above passage says
that the classics and the Bible were
read by his ancestors
(a) Methodically and with discretion
(b) in a manner that broadened their
view of life
(c) with great emphasis on their
literacy values
(d) without critical discrimination but
in the light of their humanistic
culture
96. According to the author of the above
passage the old form of education
based the study of the classics and of
the Bible, has
(a) succeeded in creating interest in
history
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(b) laid the basis of human civilization
(c) had a gradual decline in our time
(d) been rejuvenated in the context of
modern education
97. The author of the above passage fears
that the greater part of the vacuum
created by lack of interest in the classic
and the Bible has been filled up by
(a) a richer sense of history
(b) a wider range of literature
(c) worthless ideas
(d) a new philosophy of life
PASSAGE–II
During the early days as editor of the popular
magazine, Saturday Eveming Post, George
Lorimer did much of the reading of unsolicited
stories. This meant endless hours of sitting
at the desk, pouring over big, stacks of
manuscrips, trying to decide which were
worthy of publication and which were not.
Lorimer became an expert at making these
decisions.
One day he received a huffy letter from
a wouldbe writer who had a omplaint. "Last
week you rejected my story," she wrote. "I
am positive you did not read it, because, as
a test, I pasted together pages 14, 15 and
16. The manuscript came back with the pages
still pasted. These is no question in my mind
but that you are a sham and a disgrace to
your profession."
Lorimer's reply was succinct: "Madam,
at breakfast when I crack open an egg, I don't
have to eat the whole egg to know it is bad."
98. Lorimer did much reading of the stories
(a) if they were solicited ones
(b) when they apeared to be bad
(c) when they were from women
writers
(d) when they came unsolicited
99. Lorimer was a good editor because
(a) his reply to the angry writer was
polite
(b) he apologized for rejecting the
story without reading it
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 (c) he could find the worth of a story
with a little effort
(d) he was promt in writing letters
100. The lady wrote a huffy letter because
(a) her story was rejected
(b) her story was rejected unread
(c) her story was rejected although it
was good
(d) Lorimer was biased in his decision
101. Lorimer's reply was
(a) irrelevant (b) rude
(c) wity (d) funny
102. Lorimer read the stories
(a) because he enjoyed reading them
(b) in order to publish them
(c) only to find fault with them
(d) in order to review them
PASSAGE–III
As the tortooise tucks its feet and head inside
the shell and will not come out even though
you may break the shell into pieces, even so
the character of the man who was has control
over his motives and organs, is unchangeably
established. He controls his own inner forces,
and nothing can draw them out agains; his
will. By this continuous reflex of good thoughts
and good impressions moving over the surface
of the mind, the tendency to do good
becomes strong, and in consequence, we are
able to control the Indriyas or sense organs.
103. The author uses the phrase 'inner forces'
in this passage. Which of the following
would be its most correct meaning in
the context?
(a) emotional disturbances in man
(b) Strength of the internal organs
(c) Forces porduced by sense organs
(d) Reflection of the intellect
104. Which of the following statements
would illustrate the metaphor in the
passage?
(a) Man is slow­moving and slow­witted
(b) A man of character refuses to be
influenced by outside compulsions
against his will
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(c) Man confines himself to a life of
isolation
(d) Man cannot have a good character
or strong will
105. Which of the following statements may
be assumed to reflect the central theme
of the passage?
(a) Good thoughts lead to the control
of the sense organs
(b) Control of the sense organs leads
to good thoughts
(c) Character, though established,
may be disturbed by outside forces
(d) No man can achieve success in
destroying the inner forces
106. Which of the following statements
would be most correct in explaining the
metaphorical meaning of 'break the
shell into pieces'?
(a) Destruction of the human body
(b) Breaking of the physical
environment of man
(c) Attempt to destroy man's
character
(d) Inflicting physical and mental
agony on man
107. The passage consists of two long
sentences and a short one. The purpose
of this style should be to suggest that
(a) it is impossible for man to attain
perfection of character
(b) the attainment of perfect character
is the result of a long process of
mental discipline
(c) the whole life process is clumsy
(d) there is a lot of confusion in our
understanding of sense organs,
character, etc.
PASSAGE–IV
One of the most serious problems confronting
our country is that of a fast­growing
population. In fact, it is at the root of many
other problems. At the moment, thanks to
planning, we are able to produce food and
cloth sufficient for our people and even in some
excess. But if the population continues to
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surplus turns into a bare minimum and even
a deficit. The position in regard to
accomodation is even now far from
satisfactory in spite of our efforts.
108. "It is at the root of many other problems"
means that
(a) it is found along with many other
problems
(b) it is caused by many other
problems
(c) it give rise to many other problems
(d) it is buried under many other
problems
109. The present satisfactory position in
regard to food and cloth is due to
(a) the fact that the population has
been controlled
(b) our good luch
(c) good rainfall
(d) our economic planning
110. If the population of India continues to
increase at this rate, the situation in
regard to food and cloth
(a) is likely to reamain the same
(b) is likely to become less
satisfactory
(c) is likely to improve
(d) is likely to vary up and down
111. The situation in respect of
accommodation
(a) is less than satisfactory
(b) is quite satisfactory
(c) is improving rapidly
(d) is the result of total neglect
112. At present Indians have
(a) more provision for cloth than
accommodation
(b) more provision for accommodation
than cloth
(c) abundance of cloth and
accommondation
(d) scaracity of cloth and
accommondation
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ORDERING OF SENTENCE
Drections (Qs. 113-120) : In the following
items each passage consits of six senence.
The first and the sixth sentences ae given in
the beginning as (S1) and (S6). The middle
four sentence in each have been removed
and jumboled up. These are labelled P, Q, R
and S. you are required to find out the proper
sequence of the four sentence and mark
acordingly on the Answer Sheet.
113. S1 : Einstein was very simple in his
ways of life and indifferent to his
astounding fame
S6 : So they went back to the Queen
and informed her that he had not
come by the train.
P : They could neve imagine that this
shabby man would be Einstein
himself.
Q : Once the queen of Belgium
invited him to Brussels.
R : The officials also expected to see
somebody who would appear to
be rich and aristocratic before
them
S : When he got down from the train
at Brussels, he could not think
that there was were actually
many gorgeously dressed
officials to receive him at the
station.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) RQPS
(c) QSRP (d) SPRQ
114. S1 : Jagdish was tired after the long
walk through the thick jungle
S6 : Here to his satisfication, he found
that there were hardly any
mosquitoes.
P : as night fell he came to swampy
place near a lake, where he
decided to camp
Q : At last, in despair, he sprang into
the branches of a nearby tree and
climbed to the top
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 R : But the place was so full of
mosquitoes that he found it
impossible to sleep.
S : He spread a blanket on the ground
and stretched himself out on it.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) PRSQ
(c) PSQR (d) PQRS
115. S1 : What kind of India are we working
for, and what kind of world?
S6 : Some small part of that dream
has come true, but not in the
manner I had imagined, and so
much still remains.
P : Surely not, if there has been any
truth in us and in our professions.
Q : Here in this city of Allahabad my
boyhood and youth were spent
in dreaming dreams and seeing
visions of India's future.
R : Was there any real substance in
those dreams, or were they merely
the fancies of a fevred brain?
S : Ae hatred and violence and fear
and communalism and narrow
provincialism to mould our future?
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP
(c) SPQR (d) SQRP
116. S1 : Pasteur began his fruitful
scientific investigations when he
was professor of Chemistry at
Strasburg.
S6 : The pasteurization process which
he prescribed for wine and beer
is used now to safeguard milk too.
P : He also found how germs
causing changes in materials
could be controlled by heat
Q : He made a thorough study of the
wine industry in France.
R : He thus saved the wine industry
from ruin by his work
S : After careful and extensive
investigation he produced the
germ theory of fermentation.
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The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) QPSR
(c) SQPR (d) QSPR
117. S1 : In deocratic countries men are
equal before law, and heave a
voice in deciding how and by
whom they shall be governed.
S6 : And they live like this not for fun,
but because they are too poor to
afford another room.
P : While some few people live in
luxury, many have not even
enough to drink and wear.
Q : But with resect to the sharing of
money – which means the
sharing of food and clothing and
house and books and so on the
system is still very unfair.
R : These are many families of five
or six persons who live in a single
room; they sleep and dress and
wash and eat their meals; in this
same room they are born; and in
this same they die
S : Even in the finest of world's cities
thousands of people live in
dreadful surroundings.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QRSP (b) SRPQ
(c) QPSR (d) PQRS
118. S1 : Mental disability, whether mental
retardation or many other
devleopmental disability, is not
the same as mental illness
S6 : And the earlier the better.
P : A person with mental disability
can certainly he helped to
improve, but mainly in childhood.
Q : But mental disability has no cure.
R : Mental illness has an identifiable
cause and may be cured.
S : Not the best doctors nor all the
medicines in the world can cure
mental disability.
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 The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) QPRS
(c) RQSP (d) SRPQ
119. S1 : A devastating earthquake had hit
Mexico city
S6 : The condition of 1000 others was
reported unsafe
P : Fifty more were later judged
dangerously close to falling
Q : The quake's force was measured
at 7­8 on the Richter scale.
R : In four chaotic minutes, an
estimated 250 buildings
collapsed in downtown Mexico
city.
S : It was the world's most severe
quake since the quake in Chile
last March.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRPQ (b) QSRP
(c) PQSR (d) RPQS
120. S1 : Undoubtedly, science has done
wonders
S6 : Thus, science, which was once
considered a destructive power
only in war, must be recognised
as one also in its apparently
constructive activities during
peace.
P : But in giving such an answer, our
attention must not be taken up
entirely by the danger from
nuclear weapons and chemical
welfare
Q : The honest answer has tobe,
"Not always,"
R : But has it stopped with wonders
which are beneficial to mankind?
S : There is far greater real danger
from the damage to the
environment arising from the
socalled peaceful uses to
science.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) SPQR
(c) SRPQ (d) PQRS

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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B B B B D B A D B D
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
C D D D D A D A C B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
D C A C B A B B A C
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A B A B D C B A D C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
A C B D B A C B A C
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
C A B A D D D D C C
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A C B B D C D A C C
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
D C B B A B B B C A
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C A B C A C C B C D
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
B B D B D C C D C A
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C D D B A C B C D B
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
A A C A C B C C B A

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 PRACTICE SET–8
Directions for the (16 items which follow)
: In this section you have five short passage.
Each passage is followed by questions
based on the passage. First, read the
passage and answer the questions based on
the passage. You are required to select your
answers from the given options.
PASSAGE–I
One day we were becalmed among a group
of small islands, most of which appeared to
be uninhabited. As soon as we were in want
to fresh water, the captain sent the boat
ashore to bring off a cask or two. But we were
mistaken in thinking there were no natives,
for scarcely had we drawn near to the shore
when a band of savages rushed out of the
bush and assembled on the beach,
brandishing their clubs and spears in a
threatening manner.
1. The captain sent the boat to the shore
to
(a) look for inhabitants
(b) find help
(c) find a place to settle there
(d) fetch some water
2. The sovages brandished their spears
in order to
(a) display their skill
(b) frighten the crew
(c) welcome the crew to the island
(d) tell the crew to leave
3. The inhabitants of the islands were
(a) man­eaters
(b) pirates
(c) cruel people
(d) primitive tribes
PASSAGE–II
Nelson Mandela was appointed national
volunteer­in­chief of the Defence Campaign;
his deputy was Maulvi Cachalia, whose father
had been one of the bravest resisters
alongside Gandhi in 1907. Mandela toured
the Cape, Natal and the Transvaal, visiting
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houses in the townships, explaining the plans,
sometimes talking through the night. His task
was to inspire people with confidence in their
ability to overcome oppression through a
direct non­violent challenge to the government.
As always, there were the problems of being
black in small towns, no hotels or taxis for
Africans, nor were there telephone lines in
township homes. This meant walking miles
to the location and knocking on a likely
looking door. Sometimes they were welcomed
by an enthusiastic stranger; sometimes
rebuffed by the cautious.
4. The purpose of Mandela's talks was to
help people
(a) court arrests
(b) oppose oppression
(c) join him in his campaign tours
(d) get small town facilities
5. It is clear from the passage that the
black Africans
(a) enjoyed small town facilities
(b) were helped by Gandhi in their
freedom struggle
(c) had an unfavourable government
(d) liked visiting homes in townships
PASSAGE–III
One day an army group won a land battle
against the enemy. The commander feared
that the enemy's powerful air force might
bomb his camp that night in revenge. So he
ordered all lights to be put out at 7.00 PM. At
midnight the commander went round
inspecting the camp. Seeing a light in a tent,
he entered it. His son, an officer under him,
was writing a letter. The son explained that
he was writing to his mother about his brave
deeds in battle. The commander told his son
to add to his letter that by the time his mother
received the letter he would have been shot
dead for indiscipline.
6. The commander went round the camp
at midnight because he
(a) was too tired from the day's battle
to go to sleep
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 (b) wished to check if his soldiers had
obeyed his order
(c) was too worried about the next
day's battle
(d) wished to check if enemies had
entered his camp
7. The commander entered his son's tent
because he
(a) wished to see and talk to his son
(b) suspected that enemies had
entered his tent
(c) wished to send a message to his wife
(d) had to punish any soldier who
disobeyed his order
8. The son was writing a letter because he
(a) wanted to write to his mother about
his father's brave deeds in battle
(b) loved his mother so much that he
had to write to her
(c) was eager to tell his mother about
his own deeds
(d) did not care for orders since his
father was the commander
PASSAGE–IV
The heat­wave deepened during the following
few days while Jack and I lazed about in the
house and yeards, wearing ragged shirts and
discarded garments, because the more
presentable ones were being packed by
Mother. She was obviously not strong enough
to cycle down to Hampshire, where Father
and Jack had been one week­end, to see and
rent a cottage in Ropley near Alresford. From
this prospective journey Jack had returned
with half a dozen photographs taken with a
plate­camera which he had made for himself,
the aperture being a pinhole. This was only
one of his many ingenious artefacts. I had
studied the pictures, which included a church
that leaned backwards, in the hope of finding
that perpetually teasing certainty which we
look for when about to take some adventurous
step into the unknown. But Ropley remained
unreal.
9. During the hot summer days the author
and Jack
(a) were taking adventurous steps int
othe unknown
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(b) went visiting several churches in
Ropley
(c) were busy repairing a camera
(d) were passing their time in idleness
10. They were planning
(a) to move out to Ropley
(b) a trekking expedition to Alresford
(c) to do some photography
(d) to make some artefacts
11. The author and Jack were wearing
ragged shirts and discarded garments
because
(a) they were very poor
(b) it was summer
(c) all their good clothes were already
packed
(d) they were lazing about
12. The plate camera
(a) was the only artefact made by
Father and Jack
(b) was the only artefact Jack had
made for himself
(c) was only one of Jack's many such
artefacts
(d) was borrowed by Jack from his
friend for taking half a dozen
photographs
13. Father and Jack had been to Ropley
one week­end
(a) to take photographs of the church
that leaned backwards
(b) because Ropley was unreal
(c) to take some adventurous step
into the unknown
(d) to see and rent a cottage there
PASSAGE–V
One day a tea contractor, Mr. Sharma was
working on an estate with his wife and
daughter. He noticed a light movement on the
edge of the jungle, so he stopped to watch
for a moment. To his astonishment a large
tigress appeared and came towards Mr.
Sharma. The tea contractor was a very brave
man. He told his wife and daughter to run
towards a nearby road, while he stepped to
fight the tigress with a knife.
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 The tigress sprang at Mr. Sharma and
knocked him down, but he managed to
wound it with his knife. As a result, the tigress
and Mr. Sharma knocked each other
unconscious. Luckily for Mr. Sharma a friend
heard the noise of the fight and came to
investigate. He found Mr. Sharma and carried
him to the road. Then he stopped a car and
sent the injured man to a hospital, where he
eventually recovered.
The tigress disappeared for a few days
but was later hunted down and shot by a
Game Ranger. The Game Ranger discovered
that the tigress had injured her paw in a wire
trap and had been unable to hunt wild
animals in its normal manner.
14. When did Mr. Sharma's friend go to see
what was wrong?
(a) When he saw the tigress attacking
his friend
(b) Just before the tigress was
knocked down
(c) When the friend was knocked
down
(d) When he heard something unusual
15. When Mr. Sharma saw the tigress, he
was
(a) surprised (b) afraid
(c) nervous (d) angry
16. Mr. Sharma stayed on to fight the
tigress for
(a) he wanted to try to protect his wife
and daughter
(b) he was a strong man who loved
fighting
(c) he couldn't run as quickly as his
wife
(d) the tigress caught him before he
could run
ORDERING OF SENTENCES
Directions (For the 16 items which follow)
: In the following items, each passage
consists of six sentences. The first sentence
(S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given in
the beginning. The middle four sentences in
each have been removed and jumbled up.
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These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of
the four sentences and mark accordingly on
the Answer Sheet.
An example has been solved for you.
S1 : There was a boy named Jack.
S6 : At last she turned him out of the
house.
P : So the mother asked him to find
work.
Q : They were very poor.
R : He lived with his mother.
S : But Jack refused to work.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RQPS (b) PQRS
(c) QPRS (d) RPSQ
Explanation
The correct sequence in this example is
RQPS which is marked by (A). Therefore (A)
is the correct answer.
17. S1 : When he joined the college, he
was an adolescent and immature.
S6 : But his sagacity helped him get
a good job.
P : He learnt a lot from his
experiences at the college.
Q : He had to get suitably employed.
R : Four years of study in the college
changed him completely.
S : When he left it he was ready to
face the problems of life.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP
(c) RPSQ (d) QSRP
18. S1 : There is still another important
characteristic of living things.
S6 : And abroupt changes occur too,
which are called mutations.
P : One generation is not a perfect
copy of the preceding generation.
Q : Plants and animals are not
exactly like their parents.
R : That attribute is the capacity to
evolve.
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 S : There is a continual realignment
of inherited characteristics.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) RQPS
(c) QSRP (d) RSPQ
19. S1 : Your resources, like money are
limited.
S6 : For that matter the need for a
leader arises only in relation to
other people.
P : You must invest them wisely.
Q : Everything cannot be directly
attended to by yourself.
R : Sooner or later you should learn
to delegate your authority to
others.
S : You have to depend on others.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SRPQ (b) QRSP
(c) PRQS (d) SQRP
20. S1 : In ancient India the city of Ujjain
was quite famous.
S6 : So one can see what a great love
all who care for India must feel
for this ancient city.
P : Here lived at one time the poet
Kalidas.
Q : He was a famous learned
astronomer.
R : And here also came and worked
Raja Jai Singh of Jaipur.
S : It was always renowned as a
seat of learning.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PSRQ (b) SPRQ
(c) QSRP (d) SRPQ
21. S1 : One of the odd­looking birds of
the ocean is the penguin.
S6 : With the aid of flippers they can
dive into the water.
P : Penguins cannot fly.
Q : It is found in the cold regions of
the Antarctic circle.
R : Their wings have been changed
into swimming flippers.
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S : They use them like oars.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS
(c) RSPQ (d) QRSP
22. S1 : Clothes should fit well.
S6 : They absorb sweat from the
body and pick up dust from the
surroundings.
P : Clothing that is too slack chafes
the skin and is uncomfortable.
Q : Tight garments can constrict the
organs of the body, especially
those of the abdomen.
R : Clothes should be kept clean.
S : If they are too tight they can
constrict the blood vessels in the
skin.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) QRPS
(c) SRQP (d) SQPR
23. S1 : Get hold of the catalogues of the
colleges in the United States.
S6 : They all aim at the first rate.
P : I think there is a common feature
and that every course given has
a similar aim.
Q : Is there any common feature in
these courses?
R : You will find courses in
innumerable subjects.
S : Is there any aim which all of them
have?
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQSP (b) PQRS
(c) RQPS (d) PRSQ
24. S1 : If we dump sewage into a
stream, on a small scale, the
stream dissolves it and purifies
it.
S6 : For this overwhelming kind of
pollution we need to coin a new
term which we call super­
pollution.
P : It can no longer deal even with
the small quantity of sewage
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difficulty.
Q : Ten miles downstream the water
is pure again.
R : The system has broken down.
S : But if we dump large quantities
of sewage, we end by killing the
purifying bacteria and then the
stream has lost its power to
purify.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QSPR (b) RSQP
(c) PRQS (d) PQRS
25. S1 : She was born into a poor family
of labourers and died because
poverty could not let her live.
S6 : So, while the word was
celebrating International
Women's Day, Rita's mother,
Mrs. Veena, spent the day trying
to get her daughter justice, which
eluded her in life.
P : She died not because she was
ill, but because she had been
allegedly beaten by her husband
and in­laws for not bringing in
sufficient dowry.
Q : At the young age of twenty, Rita
breathed her last at J.P. Hospital
on February 20.
R : Ironically, however, no one paid
heed to Rita's woes when she
used to cry for help.
S : The police have not taken any
action either till date.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QPRS (b) SRPQ
(c) PRSQ (d) RPQS
26. S1 : We were so evenly matched that
for a time the end was difficult to
tell.
S6 : Then his comrade's knife, thrown
at me, struck him on the back
and, piercing it, quite finished
him.
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P : Already I was counting him a
dead man and myself victorious.
Q : I had only to wear him out to have
him at my mercy.
R : Presently, however, there came
a change.
S : My opponent's wild living made
him incapable of coping with a
prolonged bout and his strength
seemed to start ebbing away.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRQP (b) QRSP
(c) RQSP (d) RSQP
27. S1 : William Cowper was born in 1731
at the rectory of Berkhamstead.
S6 : He left Westminster in 1748.
P : From both sides (mother and
father) he was well­connected.
Q : He was the son of a country
rector.
R : Cowper was sent to a boarding
house at the nearby village where
the bullying brought on a nervous
inflammation of the eyes.
S : He then moved to westminster
School where he was reasonably
happy.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS
(c) RSQP (d) QPRS
28. S1 : John Young, the astronaut,
piloted the 75­ton space­shuttle,
Columbia.
S6 : And it moved smoothly to a stop
as the crew rushed to greet it.
P : The Columbia, however, landed
safely at the Edwards Air Force
base in the Mojave desert.
Q : The space­shuttle circled the
Earth 36 times.
R : It was dangerous because a re­
usable craft was being used
now.
S : This flight was fraught with
dangers.
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 The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) SQRP
(c) PRSQ (d) QSRP
29. S1 : Rutherford was the son of a
Scot's emigrant to New Zealand.
S6 : Life was hard, but it was
adventurous.
P : They had 12 children, of whom
Rutherford was the fourth.
Q : His father established the first
flax mill in SOuth Island.
R : He was brought up in a real
frontier atmosphere and it entered
into the nature of the man.
S : His mother was the first woman
school teacher in new Zealand.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRQS (b) QSRP
(c) QRSP (d) QSPR
30. S1 : Isaac possessed a wonderful
faculty of acquiring knowledge by
the simplest means.
S6 : Thus, even in his boyish sports,
he was continually searching out
the secrets of philosophy.
P : Yet nothing could be more
simple.
Q : You will never guess how the boy
could compel that unseen
wonder, the wind to tell him the
measure of its strength.
R : For instance, what methods do
you suppose he took to find out
the strength of the wind?
S : He jumped against the wind and
by the length of the jump he could
calculate the force of the wind.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP
(c) RQPS (d) PSQR
31. S1 : Life is a gift of God to man.
S6 : Oh Lord! What fools we mortals
are?
P : What an invaluable gift!
Q : Every morning He fills 24 hours
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in wallets of each of us and never
asks questions.
R : The other is time.
S : Irrespective of these gifts, we
grumble.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS
(c) QRPS (d) RSPQ
32. S1 : The common man has a vote in
Parliament.
S6 : For that, his sole resource is his
native wit and will.
P : If he likes to make use of the
machinery of a democracy, he
can have questions asked in the
house.
Q : But there is no machinery by
which he can control the organs
which mould opinion.
R : In the last resort he can destroy
one government and make another.
S : He has a parliamentary
representative whom he can
badger and heckle.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QPSR (b) SQPR
(c) PRQS (d) SPRQ
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
Directions (For the following 15 questions)
: Each of the following questions in this ection
consists of a sentence the parts of which
have been jumbled. These parts been
labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each
sentence are your sequences namely (a), (b),
(c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange
the jumbled parts of the sentence and select
the correct sequence.
33. It is foolish
P : of those who posses them
Q : to believe that
R : will result in victory
S : the use of nuclear weapons.
The correct sequence should be
(a) RSPQ (b) QSRP
(c) PRQS (d) SQPR
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 34. A distressing fact is that (a) PQRS (b) RPQS
P : social accountability (c) SRQP (d) SPQR
Q : are dominated only by greed 39. The Government wants that
R : many people today P : by the veterinary surgeons
S : and there is hardly any. Q : by the butchers
The correct sequence should be R : all the goats slaughtered
(a) SRPQ (b) QSRP S : must be medically examined
(c) PRQS (d) RQSP The correct sequence should be
35. I once had (a) RPSQ (b) QSRP
P : every morning (c) RQSP (d) PRSQ
Q : a client who swore 40. The general line about television
R : for the past four years P : is that it is very exciting,
S : she had a headache. Q : but also potentially very
The correct sequence should be dangerous
(a) PRSQ (b) QSPR R : immensely powerful
(c) RPQS (d) SQRP S : that I took myself
36. People know The correct sequence should be
P : not only of the smokers (a) PQRS (b) SPRQ
themselves (c) PRQS (d) RPQS
Q : that smoking tobacco 41. The second test of good government is
R : but also of their companions that
S : is injurious to the health. P : to every man and woman
The correct sequence should be Q : and act only with their consent
(a) PSQR (b) RPSQ R : it should give a lot of freedom
(c) QPRS (d) QSPR S : and should treat their
37. He had personalities with respect and
sympathy.
P : finished his lunch
The correct sequence should be
Q : hardly
(a) QSPR (b) SRQP
R : at the door
(c) RPSQ (d) PQRS
S : when someone knocked.
42. The teacher warned that
The correct sequence should be
P : he would not let
(a) QPRS (b) PQRS
Q : go home
(c) QPSR (d) RPQS
R : those students
38. Mr. Saxena was a profound scholar who
S : who do not finish the class work.
P : was held in high esteem by all
those The correct sequence should be
Q : who read his books and visited (a) PQRS (b) PRQS
him regularly (c) PRSQ (d) RSPQ
R : till his untimely death. 43. Towards the end of the eighteenth
S : though not popular with the century, quite a number of economists
general public P : in the near future
The correct sequence should be Q : at the possibility of

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 R : were seriously perturbed SPOTTING ERRORS
S : the world facing starvation Directions (For the following 22 questions)
The correct sequence should be : Each question in this section has a
(a) PRQS (b) RQSP sentence with three underlined parts labelled
(a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find
(c) QSPR (d) RPQS
out whether there is any error in any underlined
44. The best way of understanding our own part and indicate your answer in the Answer
civilization Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e.,
P : is to examine (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your answer
Q : an ordinary man should be indicated as (d).
R : in the life of 48. Young school students now­a­days/(a)
S : an ordinary day. are subjected to intense pressure from
The correct sequence should be peers and parents alike/(b) to fetch high
marks in public examinations/(c) No
(a) PQRS (b) RQPS
error. (d)
(c) PSRQ (d) RSPQ
49. The candidate's performance/(a) was
45. What greater thing is there not upto mark/(b) in the interview/(c).
P : for two human souls to feel No error. (d)
Q : to rest on each other in all 50. After a successful tour of Europe,/(a)
sorrow, my old parents returned back to India/
R : that they are joined for life, (b) on New Year's day/(c). No error (d).
S : to strengthen each other in all 51. The commission set up to submit a
labour. report/(a) about the reasons for the fall
The correct sequence should be in educational standards/(b) could not
(a) SQRP (b) RPQS complete its work even after two years/
(c). No error (d).
(c) QRSP (d) PRSQ
52. Though death is a daily fact,/(a) it is a
46. Fame
wonder that people should/(b) behave
P : by showing off to be immortal/(c). No error (d).
Q : to the best advantage 53. It would be more better/(a) if you could
R : one's ability and virtue paint/(b) the gate green/(c). No error (d).
S : is earned. 54. Being his sole companion,/(a) I was the
The correct sequence should be one to who/(b) he naturally looked for
(a) PQRS (b) SPRQ help/(c). No error (d).
(c) PRSQ (d) PQSR 55. He came to report that the work went
47. When he was a child very slowly/(a) because the X­ray
machine was not working very good/
P : passed his happiest hours
(b) that morning/(c). No error (d).
Q : the boy who was to become
Britain's Baron Haden 56. The principal objected/(a) to them
wearing short skirts/(b) at the function/
R : staring out of his apartment
(c). No error (d).
window
57. I spent nearly four and half years/(a) at
S : living in New York
Harrow/(b) of which three were in the
The correct sequence should be Army class/(c). No error (d).
(a) QSPR (b) PRQS 58. Considerable encouragement for the
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 Bengal Chamber of Commerce/(b)
which has promised their full support/
(c). No error (d).
59. He collected his bags,/(a) said good­
bye to us/(b) and left for home
immediately/(c). No error (d).
60. All the players agreed to divide/(a) the
cash prize between themselves/(b)
without any argument/(c). No error (d).
61. He is very ill;/(a) I am afraid/(b) he is
going to die/(c). No error (d).
63. The Vice­Chancellor consulted the
students as well as the teachers/(a) on
last Monday and decided/(b) to reopen
the university on Friday next/(c). No
error (d).
64. Everybody was trying/(a) to shake hand/
(b) with the Minister/(c). No error (d).
65. A friend of his/(a) received him/(b) at
the station/(c). No error (d).
66. Mohan was your best friend a month
ago/(a) but you now seem to/(b) have
broken with him altogether/(c). No error
(d).
67. It is a great loss indeed/(a) but how far
he is to be blamed for it/(b) I am not
quite sure/(c). No error (d).
68. The "Akbar Nama"/(a) is among the
major historical texts/(b) in the Indian
past/(c). No error (d).
69. Whether he is writing about a taxi driver/
(a) and an interesting sketch of a
woman,/(b) he is always at his ease/
(c). No error (d).
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
Directions (For the following 7 items) :
Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below
each sentence, three possible substitutions
for the bold part are given. If one of them (a),
(b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate
your response on the Answer Sheet against
the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none
of the substitutions improves the sentence,
indicate (d) as your response on the Answer
Sheet. Thus a "No improvement" response
will be signified by the letter (d).
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An example has been solved for you.
The young child has sung very sweet
song.
(a) singed
(b) sung the
(c) sang a
(d) No improvement
For the above item, the correct sentence
should read, "The young child sang a
very sweet song". (c) is, therefore, the
correct answer.
70. I am afraid you two are at cross
purpose.
(a) are at cross­purposes
(b) are in cross­purposes
(c) are at a cross­purpose
(d) are with cross­purposes
71. Take care that you are not to be
cheated.
(a) that you will not be cheated
(b) you will not be cheated
(c) that you are not cheated
(d) No improvement
72. Can you tell me where has he gone?
(a) where has gone he
(b) where gone has he
(c) where he has gone
(d) No improvement
73. No sooner I heard the shot when I
rushed to the sport.
(a) No sooner I heard the shot than
(b) No sooner did I hear the shot when
(c) No sooner did I hear the shot than
(d) No improvement
74. Hardly he had entered the station,
when the train whistled.
(a) Hardly had he entered
(b) Hardly he entered
(c) He hardly had entered
(d) No improvement
75. Let's go for a walk, shouldn't we?
(a) shall we
(b) can we
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(d) No improvement (a) Extravagant (b) Abundant
76. The teacher asked me what is the (c) Prosperous (d) Surplus
matter. 87. IMPERIL
(a) what was the matter (a) Safeguard (b) Construct
(b) what the matter is (c) Create (d) Brighten
(c) what the matter was
88. OSTENSIBLY
(d) No improvement
(a) Elaborately (b) Really
ANTONYMS
(c) Vaguely (d) Sensibly
Directions (For the following 24 items) :
Each item in this section consists of a word 89. CONSOLIDATED
in capital letters followed by four words or (a) Disjointed (b) Broken
groups of words. Select the word or groups (c) Weakened (d) Lost
of words that is most nearly opposite in 90. CHRONIC
meaning to the word in capital letters. (a) Pathetic (b) Characteristic
77. PROBITY (c) Temporary (d) Mild
(a) Dishonesty (b) Timidity
91. DILIGENT
(c) Treachery (d) Insincerity
(a) Forgetful (b) Imprudent
78. CONTEST
(c) Careless (d) Confused
(a) Accept (b) Defeat
92. CALLOUS
(c) Lose (d) Run for
(a) considerate (b) Indifferent
79. SPORADIC
(a) Surviving (b) Sweeping (c) Indulgent (d) Generous
(c) Restrained (d) Persistent 93. VITUPERATIVE
80. IMPLICATION (a) Joyous
(a) Consideration (b) Exoneration (b) Congratulatory
(c) Conclusion (d) Interpretation (c) Critical
81. APPOSITE (d) Virtuous
(a) Intemperate (b) Inappropriate 94. AWKWARD
(c) Indecent (d) Incriminatory (a) Awful (b) Satisfactory
82. GREGARIOUS (c) Graceful (d) Easy
(a) Indecent (b) Unsociable 95. SMUG
(c) Above reproach (d) Unlovable (a) Satisfied (b) Dissatisfied
83. CHIVALRY (c) Serious (d) Delighted
(a) Dishonesty (b) Discourtesy 96. OPPRESSIVE
(c) Disobedience (d) Disaffection (a) Gentle (b) Kindly
84. DISMAL
(c) Smooth (d) Orderly
(a) Bright (b) Indifferent
97. OBSCURE
(c) Fast (d) Energetic
(a) Inconspicuous (b) Veiled
85. SANGUINE TEMPER
(c) Clear (d) Distinct
(a) Despairing nature
98. CLINCH
(b) Peaceful temperament
(c) Rude behaviour (a) Lose (b) Clasp
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 99. ENERVATE 109. RELUCTANT
(a) Decelerate (b) Strengthen (a) Averse (b) Forego
(c) Push forward (d) Aggravate (c) Redundant (d) Aenable
100. TO PUT UP WITH 110. REVELATION
(a) To stay together (a) Anticipation (b) Imagination
(b) To talk politely (c) Revel in (d) Disclosure
(c) To dislike 111. OSTRACISE
(d) To move along with (a) Censure (b) Sentence
SYNONYMS (c) Banish (d) Berate
Directions (For the following 20 itemes) : 112. APPALLED
Each of the following twenty items consists (a) Shocked (b) Saddened
of a word in capital letters, followed by four (c) Scared (d) Alarmed
words or groups of words. Select the word or 113. IMBECILITY
group of words that is most similar in
(a) Stupidity (b) Rusticity
meaning to the word in capital letters.
(c) Verbosity (d) Incoherence
101. CRASS
114. COLLUSION
(a) Casual (b) Coarse
(a) A conflict
(c) Stupid (d) Sterile
(b) A secret agreement
102. ACCOMPLISH
(c) A consultation
(a) Amass (b) Acquire
(d) A misunderstanding
(c) Adhere (d) Achieve
115. HESITANT
103. CURSORY
(a) Antagonistic (b) Grumbling
(a) Little (b) Quick (c) Contradict (d) Undecided
(c) Eager (d) Tender 116. DECEPTIVE
104. ENVISAGED (a) Disagreeable (b) Misleading
(a) Ensured (b) Idealized (c) Mistake (d) Debatable
(c) Contemplated (d) Created 117. PALPABLE
105. FICKLE (a) Obvious (b) Immense
(a) Awkward (b) Inconsistent (c) Sufficient (d) Hidden
(c) Silly (d) Ugly 118. LAID­BACK
106. RESENTMENT (a) Lie in wait (b) Sorry state
(a) Annoyance (b) Anger (c) Lame (d) Easy­going
(c) Disagreement (d) Dismissal 119. SAUNTERING
107. OBDURATE (a) Jogging (b) Brisk walking
(a) Angry (b) Calm (c) Travelling (d) Strolling
(c) Obsessed (d) Adamant 120. POMPOUS
108. OBSCURE (a) Grandiose (b) Polished
(a) Unknown (b) Neglectful (c) Modest (d) Skilled
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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D B D B C B D C D A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
C C D D A A C B C B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B A A A A D D B D A
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A D B D B D C D C B
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
C B B C D B C D B B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B B A B B B D C D B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
C C B D D C B C B A
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C C C A A C B A D D
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
B B B A A B A C A C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
B D B C D A C A A C
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C D B C B C D A A D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
C A A B D B A D B A

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 PRACTICE SET–9
Directions (For the 20 items which follow) (b) Wrinkled and dark
: Each of the following twenty items consists (c) Rough and twisted
of a word in capital letters, followed by four (d) Swollen and hard
words or groups of words. Select the word or
11. INURED
group of words that is most similar in
meaning to the word in capital letters. (a) Being indifferent(b) Exposed
1. INDICTMENT (c) Being sensitive (d) Accustomed
(a) Arraignment (b) Entrapment 12. DISDAINFUL
(c) Indoctrination (d) Inducement (a) Discriminatory (b) Discursive
2. ABSTEMIOUS (c) Dispassionate (d) Dismissive
(a) Resistant (b) Temperate 13. INNUENDOES
(c) Superstitions (d) Careful (a) Indications
3. PROBITY (b) Inspiring quotes
(a) Courtesy (b) Promptness (c) Witty remarks
(c) Efficiency (d) Uprightness (d) Insinuations
4. DAINTY 14. APPRAISAL
(a) Carefree (a) Estimation
(b) Feinine and happy (b) Enlightenment
(c) Rich and famous (c) Appropriation
(d) Small and graceful (d) Application
5. GARISH 15. INDOMITABLE
(a) Beautifully decorated (a) Extraordinary
(b) Boldly arranged (b) Uncontrollable
(c) Unpleasantly gaudy (c) Dominating
(d) Carefully prepared (d) Unyielding
6. INNOCUOUS 16. CONTRIVED
(a) Abominable (b) Harmless (a) Devised (b) Defaced
(c) Harmful (d) Useful (c) Defected (d) Deferred
7. ABJURE 17. DEFT
(a) Relinquish (b) Recant (a) Dangerous and swift
(c) Retract (d) Renounce (b) defiant
8. EQUANIMITY (c) Skilful and quick
(a) Calm (b) Indifference (d) Slow and steady
(c) Silence (d) Satisfaction 18. RIFE
9. PONDEROUS (a) Restive (b) Shake
(a) Reasonable (b) Thoughtful (c) Troublesome (d) Widespread
(c) Persuasive (d) Laboured 19. GHASTLY
10. GNARLED (a) Painful (b) Exciting
(a) Weak and bent (c) Dreadful (d) Unforgettable
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(a) Admonished (b) Advised (c) Easy (d) Efficient
(c) Discussed (d) Raised 33. CATASTROPHE
ANTONYMS (a) Beneficial (b) Blessing
Directions (For the 20 items which follow) (c) Soothing (d) Disastrous
: Each of the following items consists of a 34. GRATUITOUS
word in capital letters, followed by four words (a) Charitable
or groups of words. Select the word or group (b) Grand appearance
of words that is furthest in meaning to the
(c) Warranted
word in capital letters.
(d) Being grateful
21. DESPONDENT
35. VERACITY
(a) Pleased (b) Satisfied
(a) Purity (b) Being just
(c) Infuriated (d) Elated
(c) Falsity (d) Immorality
22. REPUDIATE
36. GRIT
(a) Prefer (b) Unite
(a) Anxiety
(c) Explain (d) Accept
(b) Cowardice
23. OFFICIOUS
(c) Impatience
(a) Restrained (b) Unofficial
(d) Perseverance
(c) Indifferent (d) Detached
37. SPORADIC
24. DENIGRATE
(a) Spreading easily
(a) Belittle (b) Believe
(b) Inciting
(c) Doubt (d) Praise
(c) Regular
25. CONVOLUTED
(d) Uncommon
(a) Simple (b) Complicated
38. MALADROIT
(c) Difficult (d) Majestic
(a) Authoritative (b) Skilful
26. DILIGENT
(c) Maladjusted (d) Malevolent
(a) Cautious (b) Careless
39. ROTUND
(c) Dishonest (d) Delightful
(a) Feeble (b) Healthy
27. COMPLACENT
(c) Slim (d) Weak
(a) Agitated (b) Frightened
40. PUNCTILIOUS
(c) Degenerate (d) Dissatisfied
(a) Foolish
28. REITERATE
(b) Uncommunicative
(a) Withdraw (b) Rectify
(c) Careless
(c) Arfirm (d) Acknowledge
(d) Inexperienced
29. SUPERCILIOUS
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
(a) Considerate (b) Respectful
Directions (For the 14 items which follow)
(c) Thoughtful (d) Differential
: In the following items, some parts of the
30. BOISTEROUS sentence have been jumbled up. You are
(a) Friendly (b) Sincere required to re-arrange these parts which are
(c) Humble (d) Restrained labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct
31. LUCIDITY sentence. Choose the proper sequence and
(a) Confused (b) Dull mark in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
(c) Simple (d) Verbose Example 'Z' has been solved for you.
32. ONEROUS Z It is well­known that
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 P : the effect R : a day will come
Q : is very bad S : when all will be equal
R : on children The correct sequence should be
S : of cinema (a) QPRS (b) QSRP
The correct sequence should be : (c) RQSP (d) RSQP
(a) PSRQ (b) SPQR 45. P : To do his/her work properly
(c) SRPQ (d) QSRP Q : it should be the pride and honour
Explanation : R : without anybody forcing him/her
The proper way of writing the sentence is "It S : of every citizen in India
is well­known that the effect of cinema on The correct sequence should be
children is very bad". This is indicated by the (a) QSRP (b) PRQS
sequence P, S, R, Q and so (A) is the correct
(c) QSPR (d) PQRS
answer.
46. The person who can state
41. P : The teacher had to be specially
careful P : correct than the person who
cannot
Q : because he enjoyed the confidence
Q : is more likely to be
R : about how he faced up to this
R : his antagonist's point of view
problem
S : to the satisfaction of the
S : of all the boys
antagonist
The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be
(a) PRQS (b) QPSR
(a) RSQP (b) RQPS
(c) SPRQ (d) PSRQ
(c) PQRS (d) SQRP
42. Movies made in
47. The time has come
P : all around the globle
P : for future generations to come
Q : Hollywood in America
Q : that the ideal of peace is a distant
R : by people ideal
S : are seen at the same time R : or one which can be postponed
The correct sequence should be S : when man must no longer think
(a) QSRP (b) QRPS The correct sequence should be
(c) PSRQ (d) QPSR (a) PQRS (b) SQRP
43. P : The foundations of the prosperity (c) QRSP (d) RSPQ
of a state
48. I had been staying with
Q : primary health and education but
P : at his cottage among the
also
Yorkshire fells
R : involves the creation of job
Q : a friend of mine
oppotunities
R : a delightfully lazy fellow
S : does not merely rest on
S : some ten miles away from the
The correct sequence should be railway station
(a) PSQR (b) PQRS The correct sequence should be
(c) PRQS (d) PSRQ (a) PQRS (b) QRPS
44. I am pure (c) QRSP (d) RQPS
P : and will be happy 49. All the evil in this world is brought about
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 P : when they ought to be up 54. P : Or just one of you
Q : but do not know Q : I will not have breathed in vain
R : nor what they ought to be doing today
S : who are always up and doing R : if I have made all of you
The correct sequence should be S : repent of this carrer and seek a
(a) PQSR (b) QPRS decent work
(c) SQPR (d) PQRS The correct sequence should be
50. If all the counties (a) QRSP (b) RPSQ
(c) RSQP (d) QPRS
P : of mankind and agree to obey
SPOTTING ERRORS
Q : work together for the common good
Directions (For the 19 items which follow) :
R : with each other and there will be
no more war (i) In this Section a number of
sentences are given. The
S : the laws, then they will never fight
sentences are underlineed in three
The correct sequence should be separate parts and each one is
(a) PQRS (b) QSPR labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each
(c) QPSR (d) RQPS sentence to find out whether there
51. They knew him is an error in any underlined part.
P : to leave work early that day No sentence has more than one
error. When you find an error in any
Q : when he permitted them one of the underlined parts (a), (b)
R : to be a hard taskmaster or (c), indicate your response on
S : and were surprised the separate Answer Sheet at the
The correct sequence should be appropriate space. You may feel
(a) PQSR (b) RSQP that there is no error is a sentence.
In that case letter (d) will signify a
(c) PSQR (d) PQRS
'No error' response.
52. He was known
(ii) You are to indicate only one
P : and therefore his arrest response for each item in your
Q : surprised everyone who knew him Answer Sheet. (If you indicate
R : on charges of corruption more than one response, your
S : to be a honest and kind man answer will be considered wrong.)
Errors may be in grammar, word
The correct sequence should be
usage or idioms. There may be a
(a) SPRQ (b) RQPS word missing or there may be a
(c) PQRS (d) QRPS word which should be removed.
53. If suddenly you throw a brick at me (iii) You are not required to correct the
P : and not a result of deliberate error. You are required only to
thought indicate your response on the
Q : and my hand goes up to protect Answer Sheet.
myself Example 'P' and 'Q' have been solved for
R : instinctive action you.
S : it is an automatic P. The young child/(a) singed/(b) a
very sweet song/(c). No error/(d).
The correct sequence should be
Q. W e worked/(a) very hard/(b)
(a) PQRS (b) RQSP
throughout the season/(c). No
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 Explanation
COMPREHENSION
In item P, the word 'singed' is wrong. The letter under this part is (b); so (b) is
Directions for the 27 (twenty seven) items
the correct answer. Similarly, for item Q, (d) is the correct answer, as the
which follow : In this section you have eight
sentence does not contain any error.
short passages. After each passage, you will
find several questions based on the passage.
55. There will be no more supplies/(a) unless all arrears of payment/(b)

were cleared by next Monday/(c). No error/(d)

First, read a passage, and then answer the
questions based on it. You are required to
56. After her latest experience of eve­teasing/(a) she seems worried/(b)
select your answers based on the contents
as to how she would reach her office everyday/(c). No error (d).
of the passage and opinion of the author only.
57. He is every bit/(a) as guilty/(b) as I/(c). No error/(d).
PASSAGE–I
58. A woman opened the door/(a) and standing at a distance she pushed
The sky was laready full of rusting wings. But
the plate/(b) containing the food to him/(c). No error/(d).
when Jean stepped into the still lusterless
59. We were greatly worried/(a) that the train might be late/(b) but it
water, he seemed to be swimming in an
arrived exactly in time/(c). No error/(d).
indeterminate darkness until he saw the
60. He is one of those few post­colonial writer who believes/(a) that this streaks of red and gold over the horizon. Then
talk about colonialism has gone too far/(b) and has turned in to a cliche/ he suddenly swam back to land and
(c). No error (d).
clambered up the winding path to his house.
61. Put you in my position/(a) and you would realise/(b) the problems After a great deal of panting he reached a
faced in my profession/(c). No error/(d). little gate, pushed it open and climbed a
62. Your Association is doing good work/(a) and we would like to help it/ stairway. The house above the world had its
(b) in meaningful way/(c). No error/(d). huge bay­windows through which one could
63. He asked me/(a) if I know/(b) where the principal lived/(c). No error/ see the horizon from one edge to the other.
(d) Here, no one compained of exhaustion. Every
64. Fish and chips/(a) is my favourite/(b) dish for lunch/(c). No error/(d).
one had his joy to conquer, every day.
65. One of the peculiarities/(a) which distinguishes the present age/(b)
74. Which of the following is/are indicated
is the multiplication of books/(c). No error/(d).
by the description in the passage?
66. If you had/(a) just hinted at your difficuly/(b) I would most certainly
1. Time before sunrise
help you/(c). No error/(d). 2. Time after sunset
67. This T.V. serial/(a) is going on/(b) for 3 years/(c). No error/(d). 3. Clouds
68. It is my pleasure/(a) to congratulate you for your success/(b) in the 4. Birds
Civil Services Examination/(c). No error/(d). Select the correct answer using the
69. Despite of repeated warnings/(a) he touched a live electric wire/(b) code given below :
and was electrocuted/(c). No error/(d). (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
70. He says that he has renounced the world/(a) and that he has nothing/ (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only
(b) that he can call as his own/(c). No error/(d).
75. What do the words "great deal of
71. Drydus' prose, which is meant to be popular/(a) loses nothing of its panting" imply?
value/(b) by being compared with his contemporaries/(c). No error/ 1. Jean was too weak to walk
(d).
2. Jean's house was on a hill
72. In the early years of the renaissance of Bharatanatyam, hereditary
3. Jean was too tired to walk from the
dancers have their own set of accompanists/(a) who lived with the
shore
dancers and travelled with them from place to place/(b) when they
4. Jean's house was too far away
gave performances/(c). No error/(d).
from the shore
73. At this turn of the conversation Vikram blurted out/(a) that he was not
Which of the statements given above
knowing me/(b) when I used to live in the same town as he/(c). No
is/are correct?
error/(d).
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PASSAGE–II
Punctually at midday he opened his bag and
spread out his professional equipment, which
consisted of a dozen cowrie shells, a square
piece of cloth with obscure mystic charts on
it, a note book, and a bundle of Palmyra
writing. His forehead was resplendent with
sacred ash and vermilion, and his eyes
sparkled with a sharp abnormal gleam which
was really an outcome of a continual
searching look for customers, but which his
simple clients took to be a prophetic light
and felt comforted. The power of his eyes was
considerably enhanced by their position
placed as they were between the painted
forehead and the dark whiskers which
streamed down his cheeks : even a half­wit's
eyes would sparkle in such a setting. To
crown the effect he wound a saffron­coloured
turban around his head. This colour scheme
never failed. People were attracted to him as
bees are attracted to cosmos or dahlia stalks.
76. From the description of this passage
one can make out the person to be a :
(a) Snake Charmer
(b) Footpath vendor
(c) Astrologer
(d) Priest
77. The eyes of the person described
sparkled because :
(a) He was sitting under midday sun
(b) He was always looking for possible
clients
(c) His forehead was bright with ash
and vermilion
(d) He was full of joy
78. The person opened his bag
(a) to search for something he needed
(b) to indicate the start of his work
(c) to keep his professional
equipment
(d) to take out things for display
79. The tone of the description is
(a) sad (b) neutral
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(c) ironic (d) sympathetic
PASSAGE–III
'Punctuality' said Louis XIV, 'is the politeness
of kings'. It is the mark of a gentleman, and
'the necessity of men in business'.
Washington once took his Secretary to task
for being late. The Secretary laid the blame
upon his watch. Washington retorted. "Then,
sir, either you must get a new watch or I must
get a new Secretary". Much of our success
in life depends upon our being punctual in
our undertakings and appointments. Hence
the necessity of steadily cultivating this virtue
in our daily life.
80. Washington wanted
(a) to get a new watch
(b) to get a new secretary
(c) his secretary to get a new watch
(d) his secretary to be punctual
81. Punctuality is a virtue
(a) which is appreciated by kings
(b) which is difficult to cultivate
(c) which is necessary for success in
life
(d) which can make daily life pleasant
PASSAGE–IV
Fortunately it is as yet only through fantasy
that we can see what the destruction of the
scholarly and scientific disciplines would
mean to mankind. From history we can learn
what their existence has meant. The sheer
power of disciplined thought is revealed in
practically all the great intellectual and
technological advances which the human race
has made. The ability of the man of disciplined
mind to direct this power effectively upon
problems for which he has not specifically
trained is proved by examples without
number. The real evidence for the value of
liberal education lies in history and in the
biographies of men who have met the valid
criteria of greatness. These support
overwhelmingly the claim of liberal education
that it can equip a man with fundamental
powers of decision and action, applicable not
only to boy­girl relationship, to tinkering
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but to all the great and varied concerns of
human life ...... not least, those that are
unforeseen.
82. Liberal education enables a person to
(a) read with more discernment than
others
(b) apply general principles to resolve
issues
(c) gain prestige
(d) develop a clearer understanding of
history than others
83. In this passage, the author stresses
the importance of
(a) education for living
(b) technological advances
(c) increased interest in the study of
history
(d) satisfying the desire for security
84. In this passage, the expression
'specifically trained' refers to
(a) characteristically trained
(b) particularly trained
(c) peculiarly trained
(d) ostensibly trained
85. According to the author, 'the great and
varied concerns of human life' are about
(a) fundamental rights
(b) challenges facing mankind
(c) tinkering hobbies
(d) liberal education
PASSAGE–V
Nowadays we are amused by professionals.
Why listen to your friends singing when you
can hear the great singers of the world on
the gramophone or the radio? Why read even
a detective story if you can see one at the
cinema, and why play football with players
who are not very good when you can go, by
train or car, to see some of the best players
in your country playing an important match;
or, if you have a television set, just sit
comfortably at home and watch the same
without the trouble of going outside?
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86. The primary criticism of the author about
his contemporaries is that
(a) they are unprofessional and
unskilled
(b) they want to enjoy all the good
things of life
(c) they waste all their time with
amusements
(d) they have a lazy and mechanical
attitude towards amusements
87. The impression you get about the author
is that he is
(a) a cynic (b) an old timer
(c) a reformer (d) a social critic
PASSAGE–VI
A male jackdaw's courtship behaviour is
astonishingly human. All his movements are
consciously strained and his proudly reared
head and neck are permanently in a state of
self­display. He provokes the other jackdaws
continually if the female jackdaw is looking
on and he purposefully becomes embroiled
in conflicts with otherwise deeply respected
superiors. Above all, he seeks to impress
his loved one with the possession of a potential
nesting site, from which he drives all other
jackdaws, irrespetive of their rank.
88. A 'courtship behaviour' may best be
described as
(a) the behaviour of a jackdaw who
shows off his feathers
(b) the behaviour of a male bird to
attract a female bird
(c) the behaviour by which a male bird
displays its beauty to the female
bird
(d) the behaviour of any male to win a
female of the same species
89. Which of the phrases best helps to
bring out the precise meaning of
'consciously strained'?
(a) Proudly reared and exhibited
(b) Permanently in a state of display
(c) Purposefully put in a state of
display
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90. The most important 'trick' of the jackdaw
to win his female is:
(a) displaying his head and neck
(b) to be like a human being
(c) to become embroiled with other
birds
(d) to possess a place for building a
nest
91. The jackdaw fights with other jackdaws
because:
(a) he does not respect the senior
birds
(b) he wants to fight with his rivals
(c) he does not like to be challenged
(d) he wants to show off
92. Which of the following statements best
describes the central theme of the
passage?
(a) The courtship behaviour of birds
(b) The similarities between the
courtship behaviour of birds and
man
(c) The astonishing facts about the
jackdaw's love life
(d) The scientific study of the
jackdaw's life
PASSAGE–VII
Young seekers after peace know that only
equal trust shown to all the peoples of the
earth and not just to a few of them, can lead
to the healing of the wounds that tear them
apart and so it is essential never to humiliate
the members of a Essential also is boundless
concern for so many men and women who
today, as exiles or immigrants, live on foreign
soil. If every home was open to somebody of
foreign origin, the racial problem would be
partially solved.
93. For the reconciliation and unity it is
essential:
(a) to have no discrimination in the
trust shown to the people of the
earth
(b) to have young seekers after peace
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(c) to have confidence in at least a few
of the people
(d) to punish the leaders who
committed inhuman sins
94. To make the members of a nation
responsible for the inhuman acts of
their leaders is :
(a) unimportant
(b) understandable
(c) unjust
(d) undesirable
95. Boundless concern should be shown
to :
(a) one's own country men alone
(b) the people belonging to our friendly
nations only
(c) the foreigners who just visit our
country
(d) all the exiles living away from their
native lands
96. The theme of the passage is:
(a) rigid nationalism alone can help
peaceful co­existence
(b) trusting all the people of the earth
may lead to serious problems
(c) being cautious of others is a must
to live in peace
(d) concern for everyone irrespective
of the race or country
PASSAGE–VIII
We shall go on to the end; we shall fight in
France, we shall fight on the seas and
oceans, we shall fight with growing
confidence and strength in the air, we shall
defend our island whatever the cost may be,
we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight
on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the
fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the
hills. We shall never surrender, and even if
this island or a large part of it were subjugated
and starving, then our empire beyond the seas
would carry on the struggle, untill the New
World steps forth to the rescue and the
liberation of the Old.
97. On the basis of the passage which of
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to be correct?
(a) The speaker is encouraging his
men for the conquest of France
(b) The speaker is aggressive and
maniacal war­monger
(c) The speaker is not satisfied with
the conquest of the island
(d) The speaker is a patriot urging the
defence of his motherland
98. The speaker in the passage wants to
go on fighting because
(a) he is a raving lunatic
(b) he is in a state of utter despair
(c) he expects help from other
quarters
(d) he is the leader of a suicide squad
99. Which of the following pairs of the
phrases helps best to bring out the
intention of the speaker?
(a) "Go on to the end"; "shall never
surrender"
(b) "Growing confidence"; "subjugated
and starving"
(c) "Subjugated and starving"; "fight on
the landing ground"
(d) "Fight in the streets"; "subjugated
and starving"
100. The passage consists of repetitive
patterns in syntax and vocabulary. The
effect of this style is that it
(a) reveals the speaker's defects in
giving a speech
(b) produces the impression of bad
poetry
(c) conveys the speaker's helpless
situation
(d) reinforces the speaker's basic
intention
ORDERING OF SENTENCES
Directions (For the 20 items which follow)
: In the following items, each passage
consists of six sentences. The first sentence
(S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given in
the beginning. The middle four sentences in
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each have been removed and jumbled up.
These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of
the four sentences and mark accordingly on
the Answer Sheet.
Sxample 'X' has been solved for you.
X. S1 : There was a boy named Jack.
S6 : At last she turned him out of the
house.
P : So the mother asked him to find
work.
Q : They were very poor.
R : He lived with his mother.
S : But Jack refused to work.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) PQRS
(c) QPRS (d) RPSQ
Explanation
The correct sequence in this example is
RQPS which is marked by (A). Therefore (A)
is the correct answer.
101. S1 : Unity in diversity is a unique
feature of India.
S6 : Have you read this book? If not,
you should do so now.
P : They should, therefore, first try
to know that mind and spirit of
India–the Indian­ethos, so to say.
Q : Nehru has referred to this unity
very feelingly in "The Discovery
of India".
R : Those who do not see this
underlying unity in apparent
diversity fail to understand this
country properly.
S : Then, they will discern strands
of common heritage running all
through the differences of
language, dress, food, method of
worship etc.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QRSP (b) PSRQ
(c) SQPR (d) RPSQ
102. S1 : There was a legend among our
people that the island had once
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 been covered with tall trees.
S6 : Tumai angrily went down, down
to another world; so people die
today because he did.
P : This was a long time ago, at the
beginning of the world when
Tumai and Mukat ruled.
Q : Tumai wished people to die.
R : The two gods quarrelled about
many things.
S : Mukat did not.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRQS (b) PSRQ
(c) SPRQ (d) SQPR
103. S1 : To a foreign learner, English
pronunciation presents the
greatest difficulty.
S6 : But a knowledge of Phonetics will
help a great deal in learning
correct English pronuciation.
P : Words are spelt in one way and
pronounced in another.
Q : For instance 'u' has different
pronunciations in 'but', 'put', 'build'
and 'bury'.
R : The English language is
notoriously un­phonetic.
S : The same letters give different
sounds in different words.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) QSPR
(c) SPQR (d) RPSQ
104. S1 : There was something about the
smile of Mr Acton, when he came
over to Sharma's table, which
betokened disaster.
S6 : Specially, since Mr Acton was
not known to smile too much,
being a morose, old Sahib, hard­
working and conscientious.
P : The fact that Mr Acton should
come over to his table at all, fawn
upon him and say what he had
said was, of course, most
flattering.
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Q : For, very rarely did the head of
the firm condescend to move
down the corridor, where the
Indian staff of Henry king and
Co., worked.
R : But that smile on Mr Acton's face!
S : But as the Sahib had only said,
"Mr Sharma, I have brought
something for you specially from
London, you must come into my
office on Monday and take it...,".
Sharma could not surmise the
real meaning of the General
Manager's remark.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SPQR (b) PRQS
(c) SQRP (d) QRSP
105. S1 : Arun suddenly found himself in
the streets.
S6 : When he applied for the refund
of his security, there was hardly
anyone at the other end to receive
his application.
P : There was a little money in the
bank and he had some stock on
hand.
Q : The prices were going down, and
he could hardly realize a few
hundered rupees.
R : At first he could hardly
understand the full significance
of this collapse.
S : But the stock moved out slowly.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) SQRP
(c) RPSQ (d) PQSR
106. S1 : Science has given us powers fit
for the gods.
S6 : And we should remember that
they are very stern masters.
P : For example, we do not know
how to manage our machines.
Q : Yet we use them like small
children.
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 R : But in practice, they have
become man's masters.
S : Machines were made to be man's
servants.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) PQRS
(c) QPSR (d) QPRS
107. S1 : It follows that we should enable
all individuals to live a full, free,
rich life.
S6 : This does not means the
regimentartion of the individual.
P : We talk often of a socialistic
pattern of society.
Q : We must help to bring up the
buried treasure in each individual
without breaking any of it.
R : That is why we have universal
education as a target in our
Constitution.
S : For this, certain minimum
cultural and economic conditions
must be provided.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QSRP (b) PRSQ
(c) RQPS (d) SQRP
108. S1 : The advancement of science is
not a secret or a mysterious
process.
S6 : What is he to think but to marvel
at the skill of science, and to fear
its power?
P : No one tells the layman about
the years of experiment and
failure.
Q : If it sometimes seems so, that
is just because the day­to­day
work of science is so
unspectacular.
R : How is he to know what has not
been done, or to guess the labour
of what has?
S : You hear nothing from the
research worker for years, and
then, suddenly, there is the result
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in the headlines; penicillin or the
jet engine or nuclear fusion.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QSPR (b) PQRS
(c) QPSR (d) SQPR
109. S1 : I am the manager of a travel
agency in the city.
S6 : I spend those twenty­five minutes
doing crosswords.
P : I usually catch the 8 o'clock train
for my journey to the office.
Q : I live fifteen kilometres out of the
city where I have a small room.
R : I go to work on the electric train
everyday.
S : The train takes about twenty­five
minutes to get to the city.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) RQPS
(c) QSPR (d) SPRQ
110. S1 : Until the first atomic energy
bombs fell on Hiroshima and
Nagasaki, the atom and its
behaviour had been remote from
everyday affairs.
S6 : So the idea grew up that the
product of long years at atomic
research had led only to a fresh
weapon of destruction more
powerful than any known before.
P : There was something queer and
incomprehensible about them.
Q : And secondly, that something
new and devastating had been
added to the list of man's
victories over nature.
R : But it, in the first place, made us
realize that the atom and its
ways were no longer something
apart from everyday life.
S : The atomic bombing of Japan did
not resolve that
incomprehensibility.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) PQSR
(c) RSQP (d) SQPR
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111. S1 : Jagdish Chandra Bose was born
on 30 November, 1853 at
Parikhal, now in Bangladesh.
S6 : He himself founded some
technical and industrial schools.
P : But he also knew that without
technical education India could
not become a great nation.
Q : His father Babu Bhagwandas
was a remarkable man.
R : He had a high regard for India's
ancient culture.
S : Though he was an important
government official, yet he did not
give up his independence of
throught.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QPRS (b) RSQP
(c) QSRP (d) RPSQ
112. S1 : A gentleman trying to get a fly
out of the milk or a piece of cork
out of his glass of wine often
imagines himself to be irritated.
S6 : But I pointed out to him that this
sense of wrong was really
subjective and relative; it rested
entirely upon the assumption that
the drawer could, should and
would come out easily.
P : Again, I have known some people
of very modern views driven by
their distress to the use of
theological terms to which they
attached no doctrinal
significance, merely because a
drawer was jammed tight and
they could not pull it out.
Q : Everyday his drawer was
jammed, and everyday in
consequence it was something
else that rhymes to it.
R : A friend of mine was particularly
afflicted in this way.
S : Let him think for a moment of the
patience of anglers sitting by
dark pools, and let his soul be
immediately irradiated with
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gratification and repose.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SPRQ (b) PSRQ
(c) QPRS (d) SPQR
113. S1 : Even in his earliest days, man
had government.
S6 : As the number of men multiplied,
hunting bands grew larger, divided
and formed independent groups.
P : When he grew old and dull,
another leader took his place.
Q : As he stepped outside, he joined
with other men to form a hunting
tribe that learned to work
together.
R : Its simplest form was the family,
where man had authority over his
wife and children.
S : Probably the hunter with the right
combination of strength and
cleverness became the leader of
the tribe.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QRPS (b) RQSP
(c) SRPQ (d) RPQS
114. S1 : The oil found in natural state is
called crude oil.
S6 : Last of all, the lubricating oils of
various grades are produced.
P : It is used as a fuel in heaters and
lamps.
Q : It is treated in refineries, the most
common form of treatment is
heating.
R : Gas that comes off the oil later
is condensed into paraffin.
S : When crude oil is heated, the
first vapours to rise are cooled
and become the finest petrol.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QSPR (b) SPQR
(c) SQRP (d) QSRP
115. S1 : As a first step we have made the
tribals celebrate the Itu Kula
festival on the same day.
S6 : Village­wise environmental
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 status reports were prepared to
help people in assessing the
remaining natural resources
such as drinking water, extent of
grazing land, and number of fruit­
bearing trees, bird, animals etc.
P : For the first time in the history of
this region, during this festival,
an Adivasi darbar was conducted.
Q : Tribes from Madhya Pradesh and
Orissa were also invited to
participate in this darbar.
R : We could achieve emotional
integrity amongst tribals which
resulted in this success.
S : For centuries they were
celebrating it on different days
and in different ways.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRPQ (b) PRSQ
(c) QSPR (d) RSQP
116. S1 : Happiness, after all, is an inner
state of mind.
S6 : My point is that it is not wealth
but co­ordination of one's thought
and action which removes inner
conflicts.
P : Some of the most miserable
person I have come across in my
life are rich.
Q : It is little dependent on outside
environment.
R : Happiness has very little to do,
for instance, with whether you are
rich or not rich.
S : It is true that poverty makes one
miserable in a very acute way.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SPQR (b) QPSR
(c) RSPQ (d) QRSP
117. S1 : It was in 264 B.C. that the great
struggle between Rome and
Carthage, the Punic Wars began.
S6 : But the Romans, with
extraordinary energy, set
themselves to outbuild the
Carthagians.
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P : It gradually developed into a
struggle for the possession of
Sicily.
Q : The advantage of the sea was at
first with the Carthagians.
R : The First Punic War began in that
year about the pirates of
Messina.
S : They had great fighting ships of
what hitherto and unheard of size.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQSP (b) RPQS
(c) PRSQ (d) QSPR
118. S1 : Over­eating is one of the most
wasteful practices among those
who can afford it.
S6 : The evening meal should be light
and should be taken three or four
hours before going to bed.
P : It is largely wasted.
Q : A heavy meal at night before
retiring is the fashion with many.
R : W hile sleeping, this food is
converted into excess fat and
thus makes a person fat and
ungainly.
S : Three to five hours are needed to
digest the food.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) QPSR
(c) QSRP (d) SRQP
119. S1 : I passed all the other courses
that I took at my university.
S6 : This used to enrage my
instructor.
P : I never once saw a cell through a
microscope.
Q : This was becauses all botany
students had to spend several
hours a week looking through
microscopes at plant cells.
R : But I could never pass botany.
S : I could never see through a
microscope.
The proper sequence should be
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 (a) RQSP (b) QPSR R : Let's listen to the weather report
(c) RSPQ (d) PQSR for tomorrow on the radio.
120. S1 : It is very warm and sticky today. S : The paper here says its going to
S6 : A good rain would cool things off be fair and sunny.
a little. The proper sequence should be
P : That is a good idea. (a) QSRP (b) RQSP
Q : I wonder what the weather is (c) QRPS (d) RSPQ
going to be like tomorrow.

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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A A D D C B D A D C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D D D A D A C D C D
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
D D C D A B D A A D
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A C B C C B C B C C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
A A A C C A B B C C
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B A C B C C C C C A
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A C B C B C B B A B
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C C B D C C B D C D
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C B A B B D D D C D
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D C A C D D D C A D
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
D A D A C C C A B A
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
C A B D A D B B A A

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 PRACTICE SET–10
Directions (Q. 1–20) : Each of the following 13. DEFUSE
20 items consists of a word in capital letters, (a) Control (b) Understand
followed by four words. Select the word that (c) Aggravate (d) Decelerate
is farthest in meaning to the word in capital 14. BAFFLING
letters. (a) Simple (b) Puzzling
1. ESTEEM
(c) Difficult (d) Worrying
(a) Power (b) Guess
15. AMIABLE
(c) Contempt (d) Estimate
(a) Unkind
2. SPURIOUS
(b) Inhospitable
(a) Sumptuous (b) Relevant
(c) Unapproachable
(c) Sporadic (d) Genuine
3. CONVICTED (d) Unfriendly
(a) Charged (b) Relieved 16. INGENIOUS
(c) Dismissed (d) Acquitted (a) Uneducated (b) Uninventive
4. INTIMIDATING (c) Unintelligent (d) Untrained
(a) Authoritative (b) Casual 17. PLAUSIBLE
(c) Non­serious (d) Friendly (a) Unacceptable (b) Incredible
5. FRUGAL (c) Unlikely (d) Untrue
(a) stingly (b) Extravagant 18. GENEROUS
(c) Timid (d) Frightening (a) Cruel (b) Stupid
6. ZENITH (c) Ignorant (d) Mean
(a) Under (b) Nadir 19. SLUGGISH
(c) Root (d) Base (a) Aggressive (b) Optimistic
7. LUCRATIVE (c) Vigorous (d) Budding
(a) Advantageous (b) Economical 20. RUTHLESS
(c) Unprofitable (d) Gainful (a) Kind (b) Soft
8. UNPRECEDENTED (c) Forgetful (d) Tender
(a) Exceptional (b) Consistent SPOTTING ERRORS
(c) Abnormal (d) Usual Directions (Q. 21–38) :
9. PENURY
(i) In this Section a number of sen-
(a) Wealth (b) Abundance tences are given. The sentences
(c) Prosperity (d) Surplus are in three separate parts and
10. PRUDENCE each one is labelled (a), (b) and
(a) Absurdity (c). Read each sentence to find
(b) Desperation out whether there is an error in any
(c) Detriment part. No sentence has more than
(d) Recklessness one error. When you find an error
11. OBSCURE in any one of the parts (a), (b) or
(a) Clear (b) Dogged (c), indicate your response on the
(c) Decent (d) Sensible separate Answer Sheet at the ap-
12. REPELLENT propriate space. You may feel that
there is no error in a sentence. In
(a) Troublesome (b) Attractive
that case letter (d) will signify a 'No
(c) Tiring (d) Hostile
error' response.
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 (ii) You are to indicate only one
response for each item in your
Answer Sheet. (If you indicate
more than one response, your
answer will be considered wrong.)
Errors may be in grammar, word
usage or idioms. There may be a
word missing or there may be a
word which should be removed.
(iii) You are not required to correct the
error. You are required only to
indicate your response on the
Answer Sheet.
Examples 'P' and 'Q' have been solved for
you.
P. The young child/(a) singed/(b)
avery sweet song/(c). No error/(d).
Q. We worked/(a) very hard/(b) through­
out the season/(c). No error/(d).
Explanation
In item P, the word 'singed' is wrong. The let­
ter under this part is (b); so (b) is the correct
answer. Similarly, for item Q, (d) is the cor­
rect answer, as the sentence does not con­
tain any error.
21. Neither of them/(a) are going to attend/
(b) the party on 10th October/(c). No
error/(d).
22. I have not seen him since twenty years/
(a) and so I cannot say with certainty/
(b) whether he is alive or die/(c). No
error/(d).
23. He walked five­miles which are really a
great distance/(a) for a man like him/
(b) who is not only old but also ill/(c).
No error/(d).
24. The student requested the teacher/(a)
to explain him the theory of relativity/
(b) with some examples which he could
understand easily/(c). No error/(d).
25. When he did not find his cook in the
kitchen/(a) he asked his wife/(b) where
had he gone/(c). No error/(d).
26. We are proud to announce/(a) that ev­
ery one on our team has earned/(b) a
good name/(c). No error/(d).
27. Either my colleague/(a) or a peon are
coming home/(b) with the material to­
day/(c). No error/(d).
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28. Never I asked/(a) my Englishman/(b) a
how much he earned/(c) No error/(d).
29. The Vice­Chancellor of our university
urged/(a) the agitating students to shun
violence/(b) and maintain peace on the
campus/(c). No error/(d).
30. When her son got a job/(a) she was/(b)
besides herself with joy/(c). No error/(d).
31. Here is/(a) the man whom I think/(b)
committed the crime/(c). No error/(d).
32. We have studied the two specimens
carefully/(a) X differs to Y/(b) in only one
respect/(c). No error/(d).
33. Bread and butter/(a) is/(b) all we want/
(c). No error/(d).
34. What are/(a) their reasons/(b) to say
it/(c). No error/(d).
35. He took/(a) his younger sister/(b) with
himself/(c). No error/(d).
36. Can you cite/(a) any precedent/(b) in
support of the case/(c)? No error/(d).
37. We must work/(a) very hard now/(b) to
making up for the lost time/(c). No er­
ror/(d).
38. Right from his childhood/(a) he used to
prefer/(b) sports than studies/(c). No
error/(d).
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
Directions (Q. 39–56) : In the following items,
some parts of the sentence have been
jumbled up. You are required to re­arrange
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the
proper sequence and mark in your Answer
Sheet accordingly.
Example 'Z' has been solved for you
Z. It is well­known that the effect/P is very
bad/Q on children/R of cinemas/S.
The correct sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) SPQR
(c) SRPQ (d) QSRP
39. no conclusive evidence/P the enquiry
committee found/Q to the airplane/R of
a thermal shock/S.
The correct sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) QPSR
(c) RPSQ (d) RPQS
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40. For thirty years with slave­like docility/ The correct sequence should be
P of her trible/Q his wife had submitted (a) RPQS (b) PSQR
to his persecution/R that is the badge/ (c) QSRP (d) SQPR
S. 47. For a moment that I am terribly old/P
The correct sequence should be since I was a child/Q and that it is very
(a) RQPS (b) PRQS long time ago/R I forget/S.
(c) RPSQ (d) RPQS The correct sequence should be
41. I came finally/P and saw an article/Q (a) QPRS (b) PSRQ
to the editorial page/R dealig with pandit (c) RPQS (d) SPRQ
Nehru/S. 48. from behind a curtain/P he held it in
The correct sequence should be such a manner/Q bringing the light/R
(a) QRPS (b) PRQS that it fell slantwise on her face/S.
(c) SQRP (d) PRSQ The correct sequence should be
42. Although many institutions these can (a) SQRP (b) RPQS
have/P have tried to organise/Q reme­ (c) SPQR (d) SRPQ
dial programmes for the weaker stu­ 49. The man had been a sportsman/P and
dents/R, only a peripheral impact/S. received many prizes/Q throughout his
The correct sequence should be educational career/R and medals in
(a) PQRS (b) PQSR competitions/S.
(c) SRPQ (d) PRQS The correct sequence should be
43. Our society to­day that people have lost (a) PQRS (b) QPRS
their frankness/P is so fragmented/Q (c) SPQR (d) PRQS
and the art of conversation/R seems to 50. He was passing when he heard/P by a
be disappearing fast/S. hut/Q the cries of a child/R and went
The correct sequences should be in/S.
(a) QPRS (b) PQSR The correct sequence should be
(c) QSPR (d) RSPQ (a) PQRS (b) QPRS
44. Even today many superstitions exist/ (c) PRQS (d) SPQR
P by a great many people/Q and are 51. Only if we worked hard/P the teacher
believed in/R among the most civilized warned us/Q that we would pass the
nations/S. test/R for at least eight hours a day/S.
The correct sequence should be: The correct sequence should be
(a) SPRQ (b) PSQR (a) QRPS (b) QPRS
(c) SQPR (d) QPRS (c) PSRQ (d) SQPR
45. The eyes of seeing persons to the rou­ 52. There is among the great powers/P no
tine of their surroundings/P and they agreement/Q to ban nuclear weapons/
actually see/Q soon become accus­ R on a treaty/S.
tomed/R only the startling and spec­ The correct sequence should be
tacular/S. (a) RSQP (b) SRPQ
The correct sequence should be (c) QPSR (d) RPQS
(a) PQSR (b) PRSQ 53. According to one theory have
(c) RPQS (d) QPSR descended from/P all land animals/Q
46. Though he was a man when there was organisms of the sea/R including man/S.
no choice/P who held all life sacred/Q The correct sequence should be
he did not hesitate to kill/R and loved (a) SPRQ (b) QSPR
all forms of life/S. (c) SQPR (d) RPQS
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 54. The judge when he was presented in
court/P sentenced the prisoner to life
imprisonment/Q by the police/R on a
charge of murder/S.
The correct sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) SRPQ
(c) QPRS (d) QRSP
55. The problems of working wives are dif­
ferent/P they have to look after/Q from
those of housewives because/R their
family as well as their job/S.
The correct sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) PRQS
(c) QPRS (d) PRSQ
56. as the marketing and distribution of
drugs/P to eradicated the menace of
drug addiction/Q it has become increas­
ingly problematic/R generates huge il­
legal profits/S.
The correct sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) PSQR
(c) PRQS (d) PSRQ
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Q. 57–81) : In this section you
have eight short passages. After each pas-
sage, you will find several questions based
on the passage. First, read a passage, and
then answer the questions based on it. You
are required to select your answers based
on the contents of the passage and opinion
of the author only.
Example I and 'J' are solved for you.
PASSAGE
In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or oth­
erwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely
and unmistakably is the desire for peace,
security and happiness. Different forms of life
at different levels of existence make up the
teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And,
no matter whether they belong to the higher
groups such as human beings or to the lower
groups such as animals, all beings primarily
seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as
dear to a mute creature as it is to a man.
Even the lowliest insect strives for protection
against dangers that threaten its life. Just as
each one of us wants to live and not to die,
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so do all other creatures.
I. The author's main point is that
(a) different forms of life are found on
earth
(b) different levels of existence are
possible in nature
(c) peace and security are the chief
goals, of all living beings.
(d) even the weakest creature
struggles to preserve its life.
J. Which one of the following assumptions
or steps is essential in developing the
author's position?
(a) All forms of life have a single over­
riding goal
(b) The will to survive of a creature is
identified with a desire for Peace
(c) All beings are divided into higher
and lower groups
(d) a parallel is drawn between happi­
ness and life and pain and death
Exaplanation
I. The idea which represents the author's
main point is "peace and security are
the chief goals of all living beings", which
is response (c). So (c) is the correct
answers.
J. The best assumption underlying the
passage is "The will to survive of a crea­
ture is identified with a desire for peace",
which is response (b). So (b) is the
correct answer.
PASSAGE–I
Popular illusions about birds extend further
than the use of the word 'egg shape' that
would suggest that all eggs are alike. For
instance, there is the popular idea that owls
hoot. Actually, only very' few owls hoot and
these include the common brown or tawny
wood owl. The white barn owl screeches; the
little owl has a wailing cry; the long­eared
owl barks; and the short­eared owl snorts!
Another mistaken idea is that all ducks
'quack', because the common farmyard duck
is a domesticated form of the common wild
duck or maliard that quacks. Actually most
wild ducks call with whistles.
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57. The main purpose of this passage is
(a) to describe the life of popular birds.
(b) to show our incorrect ideas of bird
life.
(c) to show our perfect knowledge
about birds.
(d) to describe the calls of owls and
ducks.
58. The impression created by repeating
the terms, 'popular' and 'common' are
(a) human beings are closely at­
tached to birds.
(b) our ideas about birds are derived
from the most common types.
(c) owls and ducks are our favourite
birds.
(d) domesticated birds are our source
of information about the bird world.
59. The common duck is not a separate
species but a tamed version of wild va­
riety because it
(a) whistles like most wild ducks.
(b) grunts like the tufted duck.
(c) has the same call as other ducks.
(d) 'quacks like the mallard.
PASSAGE–II
"What is sixteen and three multiplied?" asked
the teacher. The boy blinked. The teacher
persisted, and the boy promptly answered:
"twenty­four", with, as it seemed to the
teacher, a wicked smile on his lips. The boy
evidently was trying to fool him and was go­
ing contrary on purpose. He had corrected
this error repeatedly, and now the boy per­
sisted in saying "twenty­four". How could this
fellow be made to obtain fifty in the class test
and go up by double­promotion to the first
form, as his parents fondly hoped? At the
mention of "twenty­four" the teacher felt all
his blood rushing to his head. He controlled
himself, and asked again: "How Much?" as
a last chance. When the boy said the same
thing obstinately, he felt as if his finger was
releasing the trigger: he reached across the
table, and delivered a wholesome slap on the
youngster's cheek.
60. The­boy answered the question
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(a) with fear and anxiety
(b) with the intention to fail in the class
test.
(c) to make some fun in the class.
(d) when the teacher persisted in ask­
ing.
61. The teacher felt blood rushing to his
head because
(a) there was an arrogant smile on the
boy's lips.
(b) he thought the boy was hopelessly
dull.
(c) he thought the boy made the mis­
take deliberately.
(d) the boy gave a wrong answer to
such a simple question.
62. The teacher controlled his anger­be­
cause
(a) he "remembered the fond hopes
of boy's parents.
(b) he wanted to give another oppor­
tunity to the boy.
(c) the boy was too young to pick up
mathematics fast.
(d) he believed that the boy must be
taught the lesson again.
PASSAGE–III
I was at the shop early. He was standing
behind the counter and as soon as I saw him,
I knew that there would be some unpleasant­
ness. Higson is never at his best unshaven,
in slippers and braces and smoking on the
empty stomach. The atmosphere of the little
shop was heavy with the bitter odour of fresh
newspaper print and ink : stacks of crisp
newspapers and magazines lay neatly on the
counter, and Higson and the boy were mak­
ing up the daily mend.
63. At the shop Mr. Higson appeared in
(a) his joy of smoking.
(b) his most slip­shod condition.
(c) the most unusual condition.
(d) in a strange mood.
64. The overall atmosphere in the shop was
(a) pleasant, wholesome and wel­
come.
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 (b) heavy with a lot of goods placed
there.
(c) with the inactivity of the early morn­
ing.
(d) congenial and businesslike.
PASSAGE–IV
A village must have some trade; and this vil­
lage has always been full of virility and power.
Obscure and happy, its splendid energies had
found employment in wresting a livelihood out
of the earth, whence had come a certain dig­
nity, and kindliness, and love for other men.
Civilization did not relax these energies, but
it had diverted them; and all the special quali­
ties, which might have helped to heal the
world had been destroyed. The family affec­
tion, the affection for the commune, the sane
pastoral virtues – all had perished. No villain
had done this thing : it was the work of ladies
and gentlemen who were rich and often clever.
65. Village life is praised by the author be­
cause it
(a) helps villagers to achieve material
prosperity.
(b) makes men complacent
(c) breeds humane virtues.
(d) is free from the din and hurry of
city life.
66. Civilization mainly destroys
(a) the ability to create employment.
(b) family affection and pastoral vir­
tues.
(c) medical facilities for the rural
people.
(d) agricultural trade.
67. The tone used by the author in the last
sentence of the passage is
(a) Lamenting (b) Sarcastic
(c) Complimentary (d) Ironic
PASSAGE–V
The art of growing old is one which the pas­
sage of time has forced upon my attention.
Psychologically there are two dangers to be
guarded against in old age. One of these is
undue absorption in the past. It does not do
to live in memories, in regrets for the good
old days. One's thoughts must be directed
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to the future. This is not always easy; one's
past is a gradually increasing weight. The
other thing to be avoided is clinging to youth
on the hope of sucking vigour from its vitality.
68. "By the art of growing old", the author
means
(a) some special skill by applying
which one can grow old.
(b) that growing old is like creating a
work of art.
(c) the acceptance of old age as a fact
of life.
(d) the refusal on one's part to grow
old.
69. The passage deals with the process of
growing old. What does it describe?
(a) The decay of the senses in old age
(b) The psychological problems' of old
men
(c) The desire in man to grow old
(d) An old man's ability to recollect his
past
70. "It does not do to live in memories. This
statement means that:
(a) the past is not contained in memo­
ries.
(b) the old men are very forgetful.
(c) old men often think of the past.
(d) thinking of the past does no good
to old men.
71. It is difficult for old men to think of the
future because
(a) they are unable to think.
(b) they do not know what the future
is like.
(c) the past occupies their minds.
(d) their feeling that the past was far
more happier than the present
grows stronger day by day.
PASSAGE–VI
It was Galileo and Newton—not withstand­
ing that Newton himself was a deeply reli­
gious man—who destroyed the old comfort­
able picture of a friendly universe governed
by spiritual values. And this was effected, not
by Newton's discovery of the law of gravita­
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tion nor by any of Galileo's brilliant investiga­
tions, but by the general picture of the world
which these men and others of their time
made the basis of the science, not only of
their own day, but of all succeeding genera­
tions down to the present. That is why the
century immediately following Newton, the
eighteenth century, was notoriously an age
of religious skepticism. Skepticism did not
have to wait for the discoveries of Darwin and
the geologiests in the nineteenth century. It
flooded the world immediately after the age
of the rise of science.
72. 'The old comfortable picture of a friendly
universe' was
(a) a universe governed by religous
beliefs
(b) a universe with men like Newton
who were deeply religious
(c) a universe investigated by Galileo
and Newton
(d) the century immediately following
Newton
73. Religious skepticism arose because
(a) Galileo and Newton were not reli­
gious, being scientists
(b) Newton discovered the law of gravi­
tation
(c) of the discoveries of Darwin and
the geologists of the nineteenth
century
(d) of the picture of the world that be­
came the basis of science after the
seventeenth century
PASSAGE–VII
Although Louis Braille died when he was only
forty­three years old, he succeeded in devis­
ing a system of reading and writing for the
blind which is now taught all over the world.
Braille lost his sight accidentally as a child.
Never theless, he was able to complete his
education at a school for the blind in Paris
and became a teacher. In his day, the few
books that were available for blind people
were printed in big, raised type; the letters
used were those of the ordinary alphabet. The
reading of such books required immense ef­
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fort. Not only that, writing was almost impos­
sible, for a blind person was still restricted to
an alphabet which was extraordinarily diffi­
cult to reproduce on paper. Braille's idea was
to use raised dors, instead of raised letters.
He evolved a system, which made use of only
six dots in all. By various combinations of
these dots, it not only proved possible to rep­
resent each letter in the alphabet, but punc­
tuation marks, numbers and musical nota­
tion as well. Reading and writing for the blind
have thus become enormously simplified. The
sensitive fingers of a blind person can travel
rapidly over the dots; and there is a small
machine, something like a typewriter, which
enables the blind to write quickly and clearly.
74. Louis Braille
(a) was born blind.
(b) lost his sight when he was a child.
(c) lost his sight accidentally when he
was forty­three years old.
(d) was not blind, but studied at a
school for the blind.
75. Before Braille's invention, the blind had
difficulty in reading because
(a) there were only printed books.
(b) there were no schools for the blind'.
(c) the few books available used the
raised letters of the ordinary
alphabet.
(d) the books meant for the blind were
heavy'.
76. Braille's system uses
(a) only six dots.
(b) number's and musical notation.
(c) ordinary alphabets in big raised
type.
(d) a combination of alphabet and
punctuation.
77. Braille's system allows the blind
(a) to write with ease.
(b) to read easily.
(c) to read as well as write with ease.
(d) to read easily but to write with
great effort.
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 PASSAGE–VIII (b) the cultures of others to replace
The Indian culture of our times is in the our old culture.
making. Many of us are striving to produce a (c) the freedom to blend other cultures
blend of all cultures that seem today to be in with our own.
clash with one another. No culture can live, if (d) the preservation of the culture of
it attempts to be exclusive. There is no such our ancestors.
things as pure Aryan culture in existence in 81. The author wants Indians to
India today. W hether the Aryans were (a) learn only English, as much as
indigenous to India or were unwelcome they like.
intruders, does not interest me much. What (b) learn English and other world
does interest me is the fact that may remote languages.
ancestors blended with one another with the
(c) learn only the mother tongue or the
utmost freedom and we of the present
vernacular.
generation are a result of that blend. I do not
want my house to be walled in, on all sides (d) English and other world languages
and my windows to be stuffed. I want the in addition to the mother tongue.
cultures of all lands to be blown about my SYNONYMS
windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of Directions (Q. 82–101) : Each of the
all lands to be blown about my house as freely following items consists of a word in capital
as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my letters, followed by four words or group of
feet by any. I would have any young me n words. Select the word or group of words that
and women with literary tastes to learn as is most similar in meaning to the word in
much of English and other world­languages capital letters.
as they like, and then expect them to give 82. MAGNIFICENT
the benefits of their learning to India and the (a) Magnanimous (b) Graceful
world alike like a Bose, a Ray or Tagor. But I (c) Magical (d) Splendid
would not have a single Indian forget, neglect 83. CORROBORATE
or be ashamed of his mother tongue, or feel (a) Reward (b) Confirm
that he or she cannot think or express the
(c) Correct (d) Contradict
best thoughts in his or her own vernacular.
84. ELUCIDATE
Mine is not a religion of the prison house.
(a) Describe (b) Annotate
78. The author views Indian Culture as
(c) Explain (d) Complicate
(a) pure Aryan culture.
85. APPREHENSION
(b) a clash of cultures.
(a) Alertness (b) Anticipation
(c) a continual blend of cultures.
(c) Anxiety (d) Doubt
(d) the culture of remote ancestors.
86. DIFFIDENT
79. The author thinks that
(a) Bold (b) Disobedient
(a) the Aryans were indigenous to
India. (c) Hesitant (d) Improper
(b) the Aryans were unwelcome 87. DIGRESS
intruders. (a) Deviate (b) Come back
(c) the question whether the Aryans (c) Remove (d) Slow down
were indigenous or not is not of 88. CONTENDING
interest. (a) Competing (b) Antagonizing
(d) the culture that we have inherited (c) Fighting (d) Warning
is the Aryan culture. 89. ACCOLADE
80. The author wants (a) Wish (b) Congratulate
(a) the cultures of others to be kept out. (c) Comment (d) Award
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90. SALUBRIOUS removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
(a) Convenient (b) Warm P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out
(c) Healthy (d) Chilly the proper sequence of the four sentences
91. RESTIVE and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
(a) Impatient (b) Inactive Example 'X' has been solved for you.
(c) Lonely (d) Peaceful X. S1 : There was a boy named Jack.
92. PREPOSTEROUS S6 : At last she turned him out of the
(a) Incredible (b) Outrageous house.
(c) Astonishing (d) Exorbitant Sp : So, the mother asked him to find
93. PERSUASIVE work.
(a) Passionate (b) Impressive Q : They were very poor.
(c) Influential (d) Convincing R : He lived with his mother.
94. ALLEVIATE S : But Jack refused to work.
(a) Aggravate (b) Amend The proper sequence should be
(c) Maintain (d) Mitigate (a) RQPS (b) PSRQ
95. FURTIVELY (c) QPRS (d) RPSQ
(a) Quietly (b) Stealthily 102. S1 : Long long ago there lived a king
(c) Delicately (d) Haphazardly who was crude and very much
96. DISPARITY like a savage.
(a) Eninity (b) Inequality S6 : Or at least he tried to.
(c) Diversity (d) Segregation P : He was a man of great fancies
97. RECTIFY and even greater enthusiasm.
(a) Eninity (b) Record Q : Because he had so much
(c) Direct (d) Correct authority as a king, he was able
to force some of these fancies
98. ABSURD
into reality.
(a) Feeble (b) Childish
R : He had none of the grace and
(c) Devious (d) Foolish
polish of his neighbours.
99. LURID
S : He had learned some manners
(a) Exaggerated and intentional
from 'his Latin neighbours, but
(b) Extravagant and silly mostly he was barbaric, loud and
(c) Unreasonable and malicious gruff.
(d) Shocking and violent The proper sequence should be
100. STEADFAST (a) RSPQ (b) SQPR
(a) Fixed (b) Stubborn (c) RPQS (d) PRQS
(c) Tactful (d) Tolerant 103. S1 : Our age is the age of the
101. KINDLE specialist.
(a) Show kindness (b) Incite S6 : We have to reckon with the spirit
(c) Helpful (d) Vindicate of science, understand its
ORDERING OF SENTENCES limitations and an outlook which
Directions (Q. 102–120) : In the following is consistent with its findings.
items, each passage consists of six P : Modern specialization had led to
sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the the fragmentation of knowledge.
final sentence (S6) are given in the beginning. Q : Each one knows more and more
The middle four sentences in each have been about less and less.
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 R : W e should not only be
specialists but also have a sense
of the meaning of life and of
social responsibility.
S : We concentrate on some narrow
field and forget the larger context
in which we can see the meaning
of our own specialization.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) QPRS
(c) SPQR (d) QSPR
104. S1 : We went to his friends, but none
of them was ready to help him
now.
S6 : Now the Youngman understood
that he had made a mistake.
P : He had to look after the farmer's
pigs.
Q : And when he was hungry he ate
the food which was given to the
pigs.
R : He went away from the city and
wandered round the countryside
looking for food to eat.
S : In the end he went to the house
of a farmer and became his servant.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) RSPQ
(c) SQPR (d) QPSR
105. S1 : Man, when first came, must have
been surrounded by great
animals and he must have lived
in fear of them.
S6 : Gradually, however, man raised
himself and became more and
more powerful till he became
stronger han any animal.
P : He makes the animals do what
he likes.
Q : But in those days he was not the
master but a poor hunted
creature himself trying to keep
away from the great animals.
R : Today man is the master of the
world.
S : Same he tames, same he eats
and same he shoots for pleasure.
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The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) RSPQ
(c) RPSQ (d) PQSR
106. S1 : Convention has a necessary part
to play in the life of everyone.
S6 : Their purpose, however, is always
the same.
P : It is necessary and useful for this
reason.
Q : Of course, there is nothing
absolute about conventions.
R : They vary from country to
country, from age to age.
S : In all social affairs it prescribes
more or less generally accepted
rules of
The proper sequence should be
(a) SQRP (b) PQSR
(c) RPSQ (d) SPQR
107. S1 : No one can seriously pretend to
remain unaffected by advertisement.
S6 : Though they seem so varied all
these advertisements have one
thing in common : they make
strong appeals to our emotions.
P : Even in the sanctity of our living
rooms advertisers pounce upon
their helpess victims as they tune
in to their favourite radio or
television programmes.
Q : It is impossible to turn a blind
eye to the solicitous overtures to
buy this or that article that fill our
streets, newspapers and
magazines.
R : Most often they bank upon our
sense of fear for not doing or
possessing this or that for our
youth, beauty, health and
security.
S : No matter how hard we resist,
clever little tunes and catch­
phrases seep into our subconscious
mind and stay there.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) QRPS
(c) RPSQ (d) SQPR
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108. S1 : A great part of Arabia is desert.
S6 : Such place is called an oasis.
P : The sand is so hot that you
cannot walk over it with your bare
feet in the day time.
Q : These springs are few and far
apart, but wherever there is one,
green grass very soon covers the
ground all around it.
R : Here there is nothing but sand
and rock.
S : Here and there in the desert are
springs of water that come from
deep down under the ground.
The proper sequence should
(a) PSRQ (b) RSQP
(c) RPSQ (d) PQSR
109. S1 : Many things about Konark seem
shrouded in mystery.
S6 : King Narasimha probably had it
built as much as a memorial to
himself as he did in honour of the
Sun­God.
P : It is, of course, a religious shrine.
Q : But here there also seems to be
a great emphasis on purely
human grandeur.
R : Why was it built?
S : Long before the temple was built,
sometime in the 13th century,
Konark was one of the five holiest
places in Orissa.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RPQS (b) RPSQ
(c) SRPQ (d) SPQR
110. S1 : Most of you probably did not see
Gandhiji at close quarters.
S6 : The result was that that poor man
had to try to be good.
P : One of these qualities was that
he managed to draw out the good
in another person.
Q : But he somehow spotted the
good and laid emphasis on that
good.
R : He had amazing qualities.
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S : The other person may have had
plentry of evil in him.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QPSR (b) RPSQ
(c) PRQS (d) QSPR
111. S1 : Everyday thinks that this is the
Age of Reason.
S6 : Obviously we must reexamine
the view that this is the age of
Reason.
P : Reason takes a backseat at
such times.
Q : The ordinary events of life seem
to support this view.
R : We must therefore avoid the
development of such situation.
S : But the behaviour of people in
crises makes us doubt this.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) SRQP
(c) PSRQ (d) QSRP
112. S1 : Our villages are not now as
serene and peaceful as they had
been twenty five years ago.
S6 : This often vitiates the traditional
tranquility of the rural way of living.
P : The village people now seldom
live under the overall command
of any single powerful headman.
Q : Local political leaders mostly
control and command them.
R : Party politics had entered into the
peaceful villages forcing the
villagers to live polarized political
lives.
S : One dangerous consequence of
this is that they are often
dragged into clashes even with
their own relations of different
political belief.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) RPQS
(c) QPRS (d) PSRQ
113. S1 : People think that poverty is a
great curse and wealth is a
source of happiness in life.
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 S6 : All great men were born poor.
P : A life of poverty gives more
genuine satisfaction than a life
passed in affluence which
encourages dependence on
others.
Q : This is untrue.
R : Poor people are free from the
evils which surround the rich.
S : They have sympathy for one
another and are more self­reliant.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) QPRS
(c) SRQP (d) RSPQ
114. S1 : Before man settled down, his life
was not governed by the
seasons.
S6 : However, we do not know when
man first began to divide the day
into twenty­four hours, and the
hour into sixty minutes.
P : So man began to measure time,
and first he looked for convenient
unit of measurement, one of
which was the day.
Q : This was done by making a mark
for each day on a tree trunk.
R : Once he settled down to the
agricultural way of life, he had to
be able to calculate the change
of seasons on which agriculture
depended.
S : In order to calculate the passing
of time, it was necessary for man
to record the number of days in
each season.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) RPSQ
(c) QPSR (d) RSQP
115. S1 : Imitation is not civilization.
S6 : When a man has begun to be
ashamed of his ancestors, the
end has come.
P : As ass in a lion's skin never
makes a lion.
Q : It is verily the sign of awful
degradation in a man.
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R : Cowardly imitation never makes
for progress.
S : When a man has begun to hate
himself, then the last blow has
come.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) SPRQ
(c) PRQS (d) QSRP
116. S1 : Democracy, more than any other
form of government, needs good
citizenship.
S6 : That is not the instinct of the
natural man; yet somehow that
habit, has to be acquired.
P : But it has to be freedom of service
self­chosen and sometimes of
sacrifice self­imposed.
Q : Under absolutism or dictatorship,
men are forced into line.
R : Freedom is the essence of
democracy : the more complete
the democracy, the more
complete the freedom.
S : But in a democracy things are
not so simple.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SQPR (b) RSQP
(c) PRQS (d) QSRP
117. S1 : In 1668 an important discovery
was made.
S6 : That was the begining of the end
of the theory of spontaneous
generation of higher plants and
animals.
P : He put some rotting meat and
fish in open jars and watched
them.
Q : When he covered the jars with
muslin, he found that flies came
and laid their eggs on the muslin,
but not maggots developed on
the meat.
R : In time, he noticed that flies
came and laid their eggs in the
meat and the maggots hatched
from the eggs.
S : An Italian physician named Redi
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 decided to test the idea that
worms were generated
spontaneously in rotting meat.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) SPRQ
(c) SRPQ (d) RPQS
118. S1 : There is not sound more familiar
in Calcutta than the clanking of
its tramcars.
S6 : Their progress is regarded with
the mixture of dread and
embrassment reserved for the
approach of a cantankerous old
aunt.
P : For a growing body of opinion in
the city, trams are a symbol of
urban blight.
Q : It is also an irritant.
R : All day and late into the night the
trundling roll of a tram has
become a symbol, a portent.
S : Slow, overcrowded and unwieldy,
they are thought of as
obstructionist and outmoded.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) RQSP
(c) QSPR (d) PSRQ
119. S1 : In England, yesterday, villagers
were amazed to see a number
of youths floating over a field.
S6 : The others, however, returned
safely to earth by puncturing their
umbrellas before they had risen
very far.
P : One boy let go his umbrella and
landed on a cow from a height of
about ten feet.
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Q : Luckily, there were not as many
casualties as there might have
been.
R : Another ended up in a pond.
S : The youths, it appeared, had
inflated their fathers' umbrellas
with hydrogen and as a result
were borne skywards.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QSPR (b) PQSR
(c) SQPR (d) PQRS
120. S1 : A recent survey reveals that Indian
engineers play an immensely
significant role in the American
software Industry.
S6 : It is high time the leaders
addressed themselves to this
issue seriously.
P : Not only this, the Indian
Americans own almost 25% of
the small information technology
firms in the US.
Q : And then, 28% of these hold a
Ph. D.— the highest percentage
among all ethnic groups involved
in the software industry.
R : Some dollars might be flowing
back but the best of brains are
surely being lost to the nation.
S : What catches the attention at
the very outset is the number—
over a million Indians work in the
American software industry.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) SQPR
(c) SQRP (d) SPQR
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C D D D B B B C C A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A B C A D B A D C A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B A A B C B B A C C
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
D B D C D D C C B C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B B A A C C D B D B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
A C B C B D B B D D
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
C A C B C B B C B D
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
D A D B C A C C C C
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D D B C C C A A D C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
A B D D B B D B D B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
B A A B C D B C D B
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
D B B B C D B B A B

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 PRACTICE SET–11
Directions (1–20) : In the following items, R : has proved to be disastrous
some parts of the sentence have been S : for my uncle's family
jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange The correct sequence should be
these parts which are labelled P, Q R and S (a) PRSQ (b) PQRS
to produce the correct sentence. (c) PSRQ (d) SPRQ
1. He found the house 6. When I look back on my life
P : and knocked at P : I find it hard to believe
Q : without any difficulty. Q : Which has been evenful
R : the door R : despite what cynics say
S : twice S : that it is an illusion.
The correct sequence should be The correct sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) PRSQ (a) PSQR (b) PQSP
(c) QPSR (d) QPRS (c) QRSP (d) QPSR
2. A good garden 7. Guards often use
P : should display P : to search for cavities
Q : round about a huge building or Q : metal probing rods
palace R : which they push
R : laid out on a magnificent scale S : through the ground
S : fresh beauties every month The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be (a) SQRP (b) QRSP
(a) PQRS (b) PSQR (c) SRQP (d) QSPR
(c) RQPS (d) RPQS 8. I realised
3. When a spider has a meal P : more than ever
P : its next meal Q : and how we lived and worked
R : how cut off we were from our people
Q : until it has
S : and agitated in, a little world apart
R : to last for many months
form them
S : it eats enough
The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be
(a) QSPR (b) SQRP
(a) QPSR (b) SRQP (c) PRQS (d) RSQP
(c) SQPR (d) QPRS 9. Medical practice
4. Mother tongue is P : in recent years
P : for the development Q : has changed so radically
Q : as natural R : you only get specialists in a
R : of man's mind varicty of fields
S : as mother's milk S : that you can no longer find a
The correct sequence should be good general practitioner
(a) SRPQ (b) PQSR The correct sequence should be
(c) SRQP (d) QSPR (a) PSQR (b) QPSR
5. (c) SPRQ (d) PQRS
P : The year 10. If everything
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 Q : the closing function S : staring fixedly into its lowered
R : we are sure face
S : goes on well The correct sequence should be
The correct sequence should be (a) QRPS (b) SQPR
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP (c) PRQS (d) PSRQ
(c) PRQS (d) SQPR 16. The meeting
11. P : if Mr. Rai
P : W ith­an idea to reach the Q : would have been over on time
deprived child R : with his long financial report
Q : by the United Nations S : did not hold us up
R : the year 1979 has been declared The correct sequence should be
as (a) QRPS (b) SPRQ
S : the International Year of the Child (c) QPSR (d) PRSQ
The correct sequence should be 17. The long gruelling hours
(a) RSPQ (b) RSQP P : had finally paid off
(c) PRSQ (d) PQRS Q : on drawing after drawing
12. The gardener R : working tirelessly
P : with a little brown moustache S : painting after painting
Q : a short fellow The correct sequence should be
R : and sharp little brown eyes (a) PRQS (b) RQSP
S : tiptoed into the room (c) QSRP (d) RPQS
The correct sequence should be 18. For us
P : before this Monday
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS
Q : to complete this work
(c) QPSR (d) QSRP
R : and it should not be delayed
13. If you have something interesting
S : is very important
P : express it clearly
The correct sequence should be
Q : to write about
(a) PQRS (b) QPSR
R : simply and
(c) RSPQ (d) QSPR
S : with the human touch
19. When the
The correct sequence should be
P : the party realised that
(a) PQSR (b) SPRQ
Q : elections were over
(c) RSQP (d) QPRS R : in the assembly
14. One cloudless morning S : it had lost its majority
P : towards the valley The correct sequence should be
Q : the pilots flew off together (a) PSQR (b) QPSR
R : of the farmer's house (c) QRPS (d) PQRS
S : in close formation 20. If
The correct sequence should be P : you must arm yourself so
(a) QSPR (b) SQPR Q : before startmg a war
(c) PQSR (d) RQPS R : that the enemy may think twice
15. When he had ridden S : you want peace
P : to the end of his mad little journey The correct sequence should be
Q : in front of his rocking horse (a) SPRQ (b) PRQS
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Directions (21–43) : Each of the following (c) Ferocious
items consists of a word in capital letters (d) Ugly and clumsy
followed by four words or groups of words. 31. TENUOUS
Select the word or group of words that is most (a) Being tenacious
similar in meaning to the word in capital (b) Not Substantial
letters. (c) Gross
21. GENIAL (d) Popular
(a) Generous 32. EXQUISITE
(b) Wonderful (a) Highly refined
(c) Liberal (b) Too costly
(d) Friendly and cheerful (c) Extemporaneous
22. REVAMP (d) Exotic
(a) Retreat (b) Reconstruct 33. WRESTED
(c) Retrial (d) Retrace (a) Took by force
23. RESCIND (b) Took away easily
(c) Last narrowly
(a) Reunite (b) Repeal
(d) Won easily
(c) Reserve (d) Reproach
34. EXPOSTULATED
24. RESPLENDENT
(a) Requested
(a) Wonderful (b) Dazzling (b) Quarrelled ferociously
(c) Beautiful (d) Respectful (c) Remonstrated
25. CORPULENT (d) Appealed with good reason
(a) Fleshy (b) Thin 35. PLACATE
(c) Stout (d) Bony (a) Implore (b) Flatter
26. ACRIMONY (c) Pacify (d) Compensate
(a) Disagreement 36. PERPETUAL
(b) Despondency (a) Contagious (b) Continuous
(c) Bitterness (c) Perplexing (d) Perennial
(d) Difference 37. DAUNTLESS
27. CANTANKEROUS (a) Praiseworthy
(a) Bad tempered (b) Effortless and smooth
(c) Fearless and determined
(b) Full of contempt
(d) Unceasing
(c) Very sick
38. SEETHING
(d) Very envious
(a) Dissatisfied (b) Be agitated
28. FELICITY (c) Noisy (d) Soothing
(a) Peace 39. STINGY
(b) Comfort (a) Violent (b) Miserly
(c) Faithfulness (c) Cautious (d) Quarrelsome
(d) Great happiness 40. EXULTATION
29. UNRUFFLED (a) Extinction (b) Anxiety
(a) Simple (b) Indifferent (c) Jubilation (d) Expectation
(c) Sluggish (d) Calm 41. DOUGHTY
30. FELINE (a) Dastardly (b) Deceptive
(a) Feminine (c) Flabby (d) Valiant
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(b) To remove a difficulty
(c) Make obstruction
(d) Supercede
43. SACRILEGE
(a) Offering sacrifice
(b) Privilege
(c) Blasphemy
(d) Being sacred
Directions (44–63) : In this section there are
Six short passages. After each passage, you
will find several questions based on the
passage. First, read a passage, and then
answer the questions based on it. Select your
answers based on the contents of the
passage and opinion of the author only.
PASSAGE–I
Ah ! whatever could be said was said. All held
him guilty. Even his own mother who claimed
to understand him the best. All had betrayed
him in his hour of need. Yet, there he was,
still with a sparkling hope and knew that the
truth must prevail. In the cold, dark and damp
cell he never for a moment lost faith in God
and goodness and was waiting anxiously for
an angel to come, plead non guilty for him
and free him of his miseries.
44. Three of the following statements
indicate that he had a sparkling hope.
Which statement does not?
(a) He had never lost faith in God.
(b) He was sure there was goodness.
(c) He could have evidence in his
favour.
(d) He knew that the truth must prevail.
45. Whatever others said about him, he
(a) betrayed no one.
(b) thought over the problem.
(c) never lost faith in goodness.
(d) raised his voice against injustice.
46. In the dark dungeon he always waited
for
(a) his mother.
(b) the jailer.
(c) the verdict freeing him of his
miseries.
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(d) the angel to come and plead for
him.
47. The truth must prevail means
(a) he was true.
(b) angel will reveal truth.
(c) truth always wins in the end.
(d) we must plead for the truth.
PASSAGE–II
Once while travelling by the local bus, I got a
seat beside a very strange man. He seemed
interested in every passenger aboard. He
would stare at a person, scribble some odd
mathematical notations on his long notebook
and then move on to the next. Being quite
interested in what he was doing I asked him
what all those notations meant and then came
the startling reply. He saw a man's face not
as a single unit but as thousands of squares
put together. He was in fact a statistical expert
and a budding artist learning the art of
graphics.
48. The man was scribbling down
(a) the figures of co­passengers.
(b) the details of thousands of squares
put together.
(c) come mathematical formulae and
calculations.
(d) some mathematical signs.
49. The man caught author's attention
because
(a) he was sitting next to him.
(b) he was staring at every person in
the bus.
(c) he would stare at every person and
then scribble down some
mathematical notation.
(d) he was a budding artist learning
the art of graphics.
50. The author found that man's reply quite
startling because
(a) a statistical expert cannot be a
budding scientist.
(b) a budding artist cannot be a
statistical expert.
(c) graphics is still a rare art form and
he was learning it while travelling
in a bus.
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analysed as thousands of squares"
was a strange concept.
51. From the passage we gather that
(a) the author is very inquisitive.
(b) the author tries to poke his nose
in other people's business.
(c) the author is interested in
mathematical notations.
(d) the author wants to talk to fellow
passengers in the bus.
PASSAGE–III
With the inevitable growth of specialisation I
see the universities facing two great dangers.
First, it is very easy to get so involved in the
technical details of education that the object
of education is lost. And secondly, in an effort
to condition a university to the needs of its
students and to the needs of the state it may
lose its power to make or mould those
students into responsible men, capable of
thinking for themselves and capable of
expressing the results of their thoughts to
others.
52. The author calls growth of specialisation
'inevitable'. Which one of the following
statements is likely to be the most
correct reason for this inevitability?
(a) Universities give grants only to do
specialised work in different
disciplines.
(b) The professors and researchers in
universities are competent only for
specialised work.
(c) Specialisation helps economic
growth of the nation.
(d) In an age of science and
technology specialisation
becomes necessary.
53. Which one of the following statements
most correctly suggests the central
theme of the passage?
(a) The aim of education is
specialisation.
(b) The aim of education is to mould
the
(c) The aim of education is to make
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the youth capable of independent
thought and expression.
(d) The aim of education is to enable
the youth to earn a comfortable living.
54. Which one of the following statements
most correctly suggests the warning
implied in the passage?
(a) University education should not be
concerned with technical details.
(b) Universities should not subordinate
themselves to the interests of tile
state.
(c) Universities should be concerned
only with the needs of students.
(d) Universities should not go in for any
specialisation.
PASSAGE–IV
One December night, a family had gathered
around their fireside and piled it high with
wood gathered from mountain streams and
ruins of great trees that had come falling down
the mountain sides. The fire roared and
brightened the room with its light. The faces
of the father and mother had a quiet gladness;
the children laughed; the oldest daughter was
the picture of happiness at seventeen; and
the aged grandmother who sat sewing in the
warmest place was the picture of happiness
grown old.
55. The firewood had been
(a) brought. (b) stolen.
(c) collected. (d) found.
56. The parents looked
(a) serene. (b) cheerful.
(c) gloomy. (d) dull.
57. The oldest daughter looked
(a) stupid. (b) glad.
(c) intelligent. (d) mournful.
PASSAGE–V
The unpleasant feeling passed and she
glanced guardedly up at him. He was walking,
unmarked in moonlight, innocent of her
reaction to him. She felt then—this thought
had come to her before—that there might be
more to him than she had imagined. She felt
ashamed she had never thanked him for the
help he had given her father.
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(a) he walked alone and unnoticed in (b) early autumn.
moonlight. (c) early spring.
(b) she was sure that she was not (d) middle of summer.
being noticed. Directions (64–84) : Each of the following
(c) her reactions did not have any questions given below consists of a word or
effect on him. a group of words in capital letter followed by
(d) the unpleasant feeling passed. four words or groups of words. Select the word
59. Her unpleasant feeling passed when or group of words that is farthest in the
(a) he did not take any notice of her. meaning to the word in capital letters.
(b) the moonlight was beautiful. 64. REPLENISH
(c) she realised her sense of shame. (a) Deplete (b) Increase
(d) she looked carefully at him. (c) Enlarge (d) Unprotect
60. She was ashamed because 65. RELENTLESS
(a) she was spying on him. (a) Ruthless (b) Restless
(b) there was more to him that she (c) Be merciful (d) Be harsh
had imagined. 66. RESILIENCE
(c) a recurring thought came back to (a) Silence (b) Buoyancy
her. (c) Rigidity (d) Emptiness
(d) she had never thanked him for his 67. QUERULOUS
help to her father.
(a) Confident (b) Cheeful
PASSAGE–VI
(c) Firm (d) Quarrelsome
As I slung my pack onto my shoulders a big
68. ACQUITTED
mosquito thudded against my cheek. There
had been a few through the day, but it was (a) Neglected (b) Discharged
early in the season ­ the ice had gone out (c) Arrested (d) Convicted
just two weeks before ­ and I had scarcely 69. AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR
noticed them. But now as I would down the (a) At night (b) At noon
ridge, the last breeze faded, and they were (c) Late (d) Early
on me. Rising in clouds from the soggy tundra, 70. GRUDGING
they pelted against my face. I reached in my
(a) Wholehearted (b) Reluctant
pocket for the repellent, and came up empty.
(c) Convincing (d) Secretive
61. The traveller could not feel the breeze
because 71. DIVULGE
(a) the mosquito had bitten him. (a) Reveal (b) Hide
(b) he was at the foot of the ridge. (c) Tell (d) Inform
(c) there was no ice on the mountain. 72. GARRULOUS
(d) there was no breeze on the tundra (a) Reticent (b) Soft­spoken
mountain. (c) Peaceful (d) Kind
62. The traveller carried with him 73. REJUVENATED
(a) mosquito repellent. (a) Reaffirmed (b) Reincarnated
(b) a pack of food. (c) Exhausted (d) Devastated
(c) a sling. 74. THWARTED
(d) a back­pack. (a) Foiled (b) Opposed
63. When he was in the arctic, the time of (c) Supported (d) Tightened
the year was 75. BIG­WIGS
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(c) Riff­raff (d) Novices (a) In a completely insane manner
76. PRONE TO (b) In whatever way one can
(a) Prior to (b) Preceding (c) Being very evil and destructive
(c) Immune to (d) Vulnerable to (d) To be very tenacious
77. OBSEQUIOUS 87. CHOCK­A­BLOCK
(a) Offensive (b) Dignified (a) Filled to capacity
(c) Irritating (d) Subservient (b) Not being able to fulfil one's desires
78. FIGHT SHY OF (c) Blocking somebody's path to
(a) Welcome (b) Avoid progress
(c) Quarrel with (d) Feel shy of (d) Suffocation caused due to living in
79. BY FITS AND STARTS a congested area
(a) Regularly 88. A FEATHER IN ONE'S CAP
(b) When in a fit (a) Accumulating more money or
(c) From time to time property
(d) Without steady application (b) Taking more burden on oneself
80. PAUCITY (c) Being felicitated for one's artistic
(a) Plenty (b) Pressure merits
(c) Pause (d) Retention (d) Something achieved that
constitutes a victory
81. DIFFIDENCE
89. FOR GOOD
(a) Confusion
(a) For a good cause
(b) Confidence
(c) Contentment (b) Temporarily
(d) Dissatisfaction (c) Permanently
82. DELETERIOUS (d) Seriously
(a) Dilatory (b) Harmless Directions (90–104) : In the following items,
each passage consists of six Sentences. The
(c) Being delicate (d) Salubrious
first sentence (S1) is given in beginning. The
83. EXASPERATED final sentence (S6) is given in the last. The
(a) Encouraged (b) Impressed middle four sentences in each have been
(c) Diverted (d) Delighted removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
84. ON THE SLY P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out
(a) Openly (b) Secretly the proper sequence of the four sentences
(c) Casually (d) Actively and mark accordingly.
Directions. (85–89) : Four alernative 90. S1 : Having visited the Taj Mahal many
meanings are given to each of the following tourists think that Agra has little
idoms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate else to offer.
one. P : One of these is surely the tomb
85. BLOW BY BLOW of Itimad­ud­daulah.
(a) Eruptions in quick succession Q : The design of the whole tomb was
from great volcano given by his daughter Nur Jahan.
(b) Continuously raining with thunders R : After seeing the Taj one could
(c) Describe all event as it occurred profitably visit half a dozen other
in every detail Mughal buildings.
(d) A rapid decline of business leading S : This tomb has the delicacy of a
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 S6 : There are few other buildings to
match the delicacy of this tomb.
The correct sequence should be
(a) RSQP (b) QSRP
(c) SPRQ (d) RPSQ
91. S1 : For years the old chair stood in
one of the empty antics.
P : So when I saw it for the last time,
it stood there.
Q : When my mother died, I wanted
to sell it but could not.
R : It was there for many years after
my father died.
S : I peeped in the past.
S6 : I saw my parents' madly in love
again.
The correct sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP
(c) RPQS (d) RQPS
92. S1 : Illness may start with almost any
sign, but some of them are much
commoner than others.
P : It is important to note these
signs.
Q : Often the first sign of something
wrong is that the patient just does
not feel fit.
R : They may help a doctor to decide
what is wrong.
S : He usually relies on these signs
for the diagnosis of the illness.
S6 : As Soon as this happens he
must become alert about the
signs.
The proper squence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) RSQP
(c) PQSR (d) QRSP
93. S1 : Newton was perhaps the
greatest scientist that ever lived.
P : But when he was only 22, a
terrible plague epidemic swept
over England.
Q : He was the son of a Lincolnshire
farmer, and was born in 1642.
R : Therefore the universities were
closed.
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S : He went to Cambridge to study
mathematics when he was 19.
S6 : Newton went home and worked
quietly by himself for about 18
months.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SPRQ (b) QPSR
(c) SQPR (d) QSPR
94. S1 : Poverty is a God's curse.
P : These persons get themselves
enrolled as poor persons and get
all the benefits of poverty.
Q : It is not necessary for a person
to be actually poor for getting
enrolled because it can be easily
managed.
R : It may be true for a few but to
many it is just its opposite.
S : Such persons consider it to be a
source of enjoying life without
earning enjoyment.
S6 : Is not poverty a God's boon!
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) QRSP
(c) RSPQ (d) SRQP
95. S1 : Belur is 35 km. from Hassan.
P : Seen from afar, the star­shaped
temple, characteristically
Hoysala, is not very impressive.
Q : It stands in a courtyard
surrounded by a rectangular wall.
R : But closer it is dazzling and
marvellous; and the entire
exterior, is decorated with
sculptures, the loveliest being the
panels right and left of the main
door.
S : Chennakesava Temple is
dedicated to Vishnu.
S6 : They depict young women—
musicians and dancers — in
various poses.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QRSP (b) SRPQ
(c) SPQR (d) SQPR
96. S1 : When his busihess failed, he
began to look for a job in an office.
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to drinking and became addicted
to it.
Q : He soon realised that nothing
was more difficult than to find a
job.
R : Without job he failed to meet the
daily requirements of his family
which made him highly
depressed.
S : Quarrel ensued invariably
between husband and wife when
he returned home in a state of
drunkenness.
S6 : Unable to bear misfortunes any
further, he started toying with the
idea of ending his life of burdens
and strains.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP
(c) QSRP (d) QRPS
97. S1 : Unlike many modern thinkers,
Tagore had no blueprint for the
world's salvation.
P : His thought will therefore never
be out of date.
Q : He merely emphasised certain
basic truths which men may
ignore only at their peril.
R : He believed in no particular 'ism'.
S : He was what Gandhiji rightly
termed the Great Sentinel.
S6 : As a poet he will always delight,
as a singer he will always
enchant, as a teacher he will
always enlighten.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRPQ (b) PRQS
(c) RSPQ (d) RQPS
98. S1 : Louis Pasteur had a very busy
and interesting life.
P : Among the people whom Pasteur
was able to help were brewers,
breeders of silk worms, and cow
keepers, all of whom were trying
to carry on important industries.
Q : He worked hard in his laboratory
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with test tubes and all kinds of
experiments.
R : He was working to help people
who were suffering in some
special way from disease.
S : He not only made some exciting
discoveries about germs but he
was able to use his discoveries
in very practical ways.
S6 : He was always very proud of
being able to help his country in
this way.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SQRP (b) PQRS
(c) QRSP (d) RSQP
99. S1 : Tom Walker and his wife were
always at loggerheads.
P : She was never tired of
reproaching him on this score.
Q : Tom was incurably Lazy and
talkative.
R : One day Mrs. Walker caught a
deadly cold, and shortly
afterwards, died.
S : This was a constant source of
irritation to his wife.
S6 : Tom silently thanked God for this
relief.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRQS (b) QSPR
(c) SQRP (d) PSQR
100. S1 : So we went on in the quiet, and
the twilight deepened into night.
P : The ground grew dim and the
trees black.
Q : The clear blue of the distance
faded, and one star after another
came out.
R : Neena's fears and her fatigue
grew upon her.
S : I look her in my arms and talked
to her and caressed her.
S6 : Then as the darkness grew
deeper, She put her arms round
my neck, and, closing her eyes
tightly pressed her face against
my shoulder.
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(a) PRQS (b) QPRS
(c) QPSR (d) RSPQ
101. S1 : Kennedy kicked moodily at the
leg of the chair which he was
holding.
P : Now his chief desire seemed to
be to score off the human race
in general, his best friend
included.
Q : If he had asked Fenn to help him
in a tight place, then he knew he
could have relied on him.
R : Last term he and Fenn had been
as close friends as you could
wish to see.
S : The feeling that his whole world
had fallen about his ears was
increasing with every hour he
spend at Kay's.
S6 : It was a depressing beginning.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) RSPQ
(c) SRQP (d) RQPS
102. S1 : I sat at the table and ate.
P : My breathing became suddenly
difficult.
Q : I concentrated on my food and I
was convinced I had to eat.
R : I stopped, however, any exhibition
of the extraordinary.
S : But lungs have temperament
S6 : I was just the normal
Ramaswamy, husband of
Madeleine.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) QSPR
(c) QSRP (d) SPRQ
103. S1 : Todd borrowd this dollar last year
on the 8th of April.
P : He needed a dollar to pay his taxi
and I lent it to him.
Q : He merely said, 'Let me have a
dollar, will you'!
R : It happened quite simply and
naturally.
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S : I hardly realised it till it was all
over.
S6 : And I said, 'certainly'.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRSQ (b) RSPQ
(c) QRPS (d) PQRS
104. S1 : People have always been
fascinated by dreams.
P : In fact, only recently have there
been serious studies to find out
how many of us actually have
nightmares.
Q : Now that is changing.
R : But the study of nightmares has
been curiously neglected.
S : W hile results so far are
inconclusive, it seems fair to say
that at least half the population
has occasional nightmares.
S6 : But a small number, perhaps less
than 5% have them regularly.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRPQ (b) RQPS
(c) PQRS (d) SQRP
Directions (105–120) : In this section a
number of sentences are given. The
sentences are in three separate parts and
each one is labelled A, B and C. Read each
sentence to find out whether there is an error
in any part. No sentence has more than one
error. When you find an error in anyone of
the parts A, B or C, indicate your response.
If there is no error in a sentence, letter D will
signify a 'No error' response.
Errors may be in grammar, word usage
or idioms. There may be a word missing or
there may be a word which should be
removed.
You are not required to correct the error.
You are required only to indicate your
response.
105. I went to his house but (a)/ couldn't see
him (b)/ because he went out before I
arrived (c)./ No error (d).
106. When I shall see him, (a)/ I will tell him
that (b)/ what he has done is wrong (c)./
No error (d).
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107. Literature remains the interest of a 117. My daughter­in­laws (a)/ who are in
minority (a)/ and the majority has Kolkata (b)/ have come to visit us (c)./
chosen to ignore those aspects of No error (d).
language (b)/ which, at school they were 118. He asked me (a)/ what my name is (b)/
told to value highly (c)./ No error (d). and where I came from (c)./ No error
108. I look (a)/ forward to meet you (b)/ in (d).
future (c)./ No error (d). 119. There has always been (a)/ some form
109. If I was the king, (a)/ I would change of education (b)/ but there has not
the face (b)/ of my country (c)./ No error always been schools (c)./ No error (d).
(d) 120. At the (a)/ annual function of the school
110. He admits that (a)/ he is not following (b)/ the principal advised to the students
(b)/ the instructions (c)./ No error (d). to be ideal citizens (c)./ No error (d).
111. Life on board ship (a)/ was not as I
expected (b)/ it to be (c)./ No error (d).
112. He did not pass the examination (a)/
inspite of (b)/ his best efforts (c)./ No
error (d).
113. I tried to read your letter, (a)/ but it was
so badly written (b)/ that I had to leave
the attempt (c)./ No error (d).
114. I prefer (a)/ my job (b)/ to yours (c)./ No
error (d).
115. If there a guarantee (a)/ then we are
prepared (b)/ to place a bulk order for
your product (c)./ No error (d).
116. I meet him (a)/ once a blue moon (b)/
so I do not know much about his
activities. (c)/ No error (d).

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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D C B D B D B C B B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
C B D D C C B B B A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
D B B B A C A D D B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
B A A C C D C B B C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
D B C C C D C A C D
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
A D C B C B B D A D
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
B D C A C C B D D A
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
B A C C B C A A A A
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
B B A A C B A D C D
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D A D C D D D C B B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C B A B C A D B A D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
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 PRACTICE SET–12
Directions (Qs. 1–15) : In the following items,
each passage consists of six sentences. The
first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6)
are given in the beginning and in the end
respectively. The middle four sentences in
each have been removed and jumbled up.
These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are
required to find out the proper sequence of
the four sentences and choose your answer
accordingly.
1. S1 : I did not know Nehru at all
intimately.
S6 : It is more correct to use the word
captivation than impression.
P : But his personality made an
immediate impression at my very
first meeting with him.
Q : Nor was the effect he made just
an impression.
R : This impression did not change
over the years.
S : In fact, I had not even met him
many times.
(a) SQRP (b) RPSQ
(c) SPRQ (d) RQSP
2. S1 : What is freedom?
S6 : Some people feel that we
actually suffer from what may be
called choice fatigue.
P : There is so much choice that we
find it difficult to choose.
Q : Fortunately, we are now living in
a world full of choice.
R : Without the possibility of choice
and the exercise of choice, we
are not human beings but only
inanimate objects.
S : Freedom is the right to choose.
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP
(c) PRQS (d) SQRP
3. S1 : A lower division clerk who has
been working in CPWD for the
past 15 years won Rs. 1 crore in
the recently launched programme
'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.
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S6 : Because the publicity that he
received was really disturbing him.
P : His fellow clerks in the
department approached him with
proposals to launch some joint
projects.
Q : But he shied away from both his
friends and relatives.
R : His relatives advised him to leave
service and start his own business.
S : He listened to all patiently.
(a) PQSR (b) SRPQ
(c) PRSQ (d) SQPR
4. S1 : The 'touch­me­not' plant folds up
its leaves when touched.
S6 : The folding­up of the leaves are
controlled by the pulvinus.
P : How is the plant able to do this?
Q : At the lower end of each leaf is a
tiny swelling, called the pulvinus.
R : The pulvinus acts as the 'brain'
or control centre of the leaf.
S : It is only in recent years that a
possible answer has been found.
(a) RSQP (b) PQSR
(c) RQSP (d) PSQR
5. S1 : All the fossil fuel that we use
today came from green plants.
S6 : The income that Dr. Calvin is
talking about is the sun's energy
which living green plants capture
and store up every day.
P : "And now we are burning it all up
in just 100 or 200 years!" says
Dr. Calvin.
Q : We have nearly used up all our
savings.
R : It took hundreds of millions of
years for those plants to change
into coal, oil, and gas.
S : "It is time for us now to begin
living on our income", says Dr.
Calvin.
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 (a) QSRP (b) RPQS
(c) QPRS (d) RSQP
106. S1 : An experiment was conducted in
England to study what happens
to the bodies and minds of people
travelling at high speeds.
S6 : Psychological tests showed that
their ability to make decisions
decreased quickly.
P : Then they were flown to America.
Q : Travelling also had an effect on
the minds of these people.
R : They were first kept under
observation in London.
S : It was found that as they
travelled from one time zone to
another, their blood pressure
moved away from the normal.
(a) RQSP (b) SPRQ
(c) RPSQ (d) SQRP
7. S1 : One morning, a few days before
Rahman, the Cabuliwallah, was
due to return to his country,
Tagore was working in his study.
S6 : They had quarreled, and Rahman
had struck the man with his knife.
P : There were blood stains on his
cloth, and one of the policemen
carried a knife stained with blood.
Q : Suddenly he heard shouting in
the street, and he saw Rahman
being led away between two
policemen, followed by a crowd
of curious boys.
R : He learned that a certain
neighbour had owed the
Cabuliwallah some money, but
had denied it.
S : He hurried out and stopped them
to inquire what it all meant.
(a) RSPQ (b) QPSR
(c) RPSQ (d) QSPR
8. S1 : In an ordinary power station we
burn fuel to get heat.
S6 : However, instead of getting heat
by burning fuel, we get it from the
nuclear reactor.
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P : In a nuclear power station we
burn water into steam and then
use the steam in the same way.
Q : It is from the generator that we
get electricity.
R : The steam is then made to turn
a turbine and through the turbine
a generator.
S : This heat turns water into steam.
(a) PRQS (b) SQRP
(c) SRQP (d) PQRS
9. S1 : A hundred metres further along
the trial Mahesh and Rohini
stopped short.
S6 : But now mother bear—perhaps
the same grizzly bear could be
just over the ridge obscured by
the bushes.
P : They had shouted and waved and
watched through binoculars as
the mother bear reared up and
roared at them.
Q : Two bear cubs were playing in
the creek gully about 20 metres
to their right.
R : They had enjoyed the roaring of
the mother bear as distance of a
kilometre and a half separated
them.
S : The day before, they had seen a
mother bear and two cubs.
(a) RPSQ (b) QSPR
(c) RSPQ (d) QPSR
10. S1 : Both Rattan and his son Moti
were idlers and did not like to do
any work.
S6 : In fact, they prided themselves
on their inactivity and idleness.
P : The result was that their idleness
increased all the more.
Q : His wife had introduced order and
industry in the house.
R : Rattan's wife had died long ago;
Moti had married in the preceding
year.
S : She would work herself to death
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 and earn the daily feed for both P : But on November 9, 1989, the
of them. Berlin Wall was miraculously
(a) SPRQ (b) SQRP breached.
(c) RQSP (d) RPSQ Q : Within ten months after the Wall
11. S1 : Materially, advertisements do us came down, Germany had
no good. regained its national unity.
S6 : They have but one requirement R : No many contemporaries had
that their intrusion should be expected this to happen, or to
conspicuous. happen within the span of their
lifetime.
P : The advertisements tread closely
on their heels and destroy its S : The Cold War was suddenly over,
effect. the Iron Curtain collapsed,
communism melted away.
Q : Spiritually they are one of the
worst avoidable evils. (a) PRSQ (b) RPQS
R : Our buildings are covered with (c) RPSQ (d) PRQS
prints and pictures that distract 14. S1 : Another significant change in the
and wear us. past five years has been the
S : Architects might give their global resurgence of ethnic and
designs dignity or the beauty of religious aspirations.
pattern. S6 : This phenomenon is evident not
(a) RQPS (b) QRPS only in Africa and Asia but also
(c) RQSP (d) QRSP in Europe, notably in Italy and
Spain.
12. S1 : There are a number of bad habits
which poor readers adopt. P : No less than 15 new States have
emerged in that region since
S6 : Young children and very poor
1990.
readers often point with a finger
at each word in turn. Q : This manifest itself in many
different ways.
P : Of course, there must be
vigorous mental activity. R : Another manifestation is the
growth of ethnicity or regionalism
Q : But extra body movements, such
as catalyst for new political
as pointing with the fingers or
parties.
moving the lips, do not help
reading. S : One is the "New" nationalism that
is thriving in the wake of the break
R : In efficient reading, the muscles
up of the Soviet Empire.
of the eye should make the only
external movement. (a) QSPR (b) PRQS
S : Most of these involve using extra (c) PSQR (d) QRPS
body movement in the reading 15. S1 : Did anything happen?
process. S6 : He did not download or tamper
(a) SRPQ (b) PQSR with any of the code to which he
(c) PRSQ (d) SQPR gained access.
13. S1 : Eighteen years ago, Germany P : But the intruder did little more
became whole and free again than peek and poke around.
after forty years of cruel partition. Q : Not much, according to
S6 : On October 3, 1990, reunification Microsoft.
was ceremoniously enacted. R : He may have seen some of its
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 "source code", the secret recipe 24. THWART
for its software. (a) Encourage (b) Suffer
S : Yes, somebody invaded the firm's (c) Agonize (d) Pacify
corporate network. 25. CHIMERICAL
(a) RPQS (b) QSRP
(a) Complement (b) Feasible
(c) RSQP (d) QPRS
(c) Hypercritical (d) Spurious
ANTONYMS
26. SLAPDASH
Directions (Qs. 16–31) : Each of these
(a) Careful (b) Violent
questions consists of a word in capital letters,
followed by four words or group of words. (c) Pervasive (d) Scarce
Select the word or group of words that is 27. ENNUI
furthest in meaning to the word in capital (a) Poverty (b) Shortage
letters. (c) Excitement (d) Fearlessness
16. EPHEMERAL 28. SCURRILOUS
(a) Mysterious (b) Impolite (a) Scandalous (b) Admiration
(c) Long­lasting (d) Exciting (c) Primary (d) Opposition
17. PARSIMONIOUS 29. PENURIOUS
(a) Partisan (b) Permissible (a) Timid
(c) Revealing (d) Extravagant (b) Without any perforation
18. UBIQUTTOUS (c) Affluent
(a) Honest (d) Inescapable
(b) Rarely found anywhere 30. IGNOMINY
(c) Out of fashion
(a) Entrance (b) Activity
(d) Scrupulous
(c) Eligibility (d) Honour
19. ASCETIC
31. PUERILE
(a) Ardent
(a) Fresh
(b) Indulging in pleasures
(b) Suspenseful
(c) Careless
(c) Matured thinking
(d) Patriotic
(d) Easily attainable
20. ACERBIC
SYNONYMS
(a) The accused (b) Polite
Directions (Qs. 32–48) : Each of these
(c) Unpleasant (d) Improbable questions consists of a word or group of words
21. COPIOUS in capital letters, followed by four words or
(a) Shortage (b) Limitation group of words. Select the word or group of
(c) Warn (d) Delightful words that is most similar in meaning to the
22. INVECTIVE word or group of words in capital letters.
(a) Adjective 32. PEDAGOGICAL
(b) Polite language (a) Related to evolutionary process
(c) Pertaining to legal matters (b) Pertaining to teaching methods
(d) Brief (c) Pertaining to dictatorship
23. VENERATION (d) Pertaining to social customs
(a) Embezzlement (b) Awe 34. SEMANTIC
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 (b) Pertaining to financial matters (d) Pertaining to commerce
(c) Pertaining to meaning of words 44. COMMISERATION
(d) Tenable (a) Sympathy (b) Simplification
34. PHLEGMATIC (c) Slip of tongue (d) Simplication
(a) Thin 45. INSIDIOUS
(b) Even­tempered (a) Substantial (b) Unstable
(c) Worldly (c) Instantaneous (d) Cunning
(d) Huge 46. BREATHTAKING
35. EFFRONTERY (a) Tiring (b) Costly
(a) Affirmation (b) Commentary (c) Spectacular (d) Trick
(c) Rudeness (d) Compliance 47. PREPOSTEROUS
36. PREMONITION (a) Predefined (b) Obvious
(a) Sadness (b) Strength (c) Absurd (d) Arduous
(c) Warning (d) Advice 48. SLOTHFUL
37. RETICENCE (a) Fraught with risk
(a) Modesty (b) Lazy
(b) Caution (c) Revengeful
(c) Cognizance (d) Lenient
(d) Tendency to keep silent ANALOGOUS WORDS
38. BANAL Directions (Q. 49–58) : In each of the
(a) Hostile following items, a related pair of words is
(b) Commonplace followed by four pairs of words. Select the
pair that best expresses a relationship similar
(c) Forbidden
to that expressed in the original pair.
(d) genial
49. LIGHT : OPAQUE
39. FRUGAL
(a) Air : Hermetic
(a) Quiet (b) Economical
(b) Document : Author
(c) Shy (d) Generous
(c) Sand : Desert
40. QUAGMIRE
(d) Wood : Tree
(a) Rugged cliff
50. EDUCATION : ILLITERATE
(b) Lacking in morals
(a) Rude : Well­mannered
(c) Quizzical
(b) Experience : Navie
(d) Whirlpool
(c) Money : Miserly
41. CELERITY
(d) Expel : Admit
(a) Grace (b) Fame
51. EXERCISE : STRENGTH
(c) Slipperiness (d) Speed
(a) Games : Contest
42. REPRISAL
(b) Defeat : Gain
(a) Surprise (b) Award
(c) Business : Resource
(c) Revision (d) Retaliation
(d) Practice : Skill
43. CONGENITAL
52. SHIP : DISEMBARK
(a) Compulsory
(a) Discharge : Board
(b) Dating from birth
(b) Fail : Arrest
(c) Official
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 (c) Train : Board having the capacity to pay a huge
(d) Horse : Dismount amount as its price (Q)/ to someone
53. SOCIETY : HUMAN (R)/ with gold­coated legs and glossy
surface(S)
(a) Spectators : Game
(a) QSRP (b) PRSQ
(b) Jungle : Animal
(c) QRSP (d) PSRQ
(c) Kinship : Family
60. Reuter reports that soldiers
(d) Rivals : Team fought each other in the streets of the
54. SYMPATHY : MERCILESS Capital today (P)/ crack­down on
(a) Pathetic : Pity demonstrators (Q)/ of armies loyal to
(b) Reticence : Frank rival political factions (R)/ following the
(c) Predictability : Routine week­end military(S)
(d) Noise : Team (a) RPSQ (b) QSPR
(c) RSPQ (d) QPSR
55. SKATE : RINK
61. I think it should be necessary of eggs
(a) Build : Column
by the poulterer (P)/ as soon as they
(b) Capital : Punishment
are laid (Q)/ to be stamped with the date
(c) Feathers : Bird (R)/ by the hen (S)
(d) Play : Ear (a) QSPR (b) SQPR
56. ALTRUISM : PHILANTHROPIST (c) SQRP (d) QSRP
(a) Publication : Writer 62. How strange that a refugee
(b) Soldier : War should fall in love (P)/ when he had got
(c) Self­denial : Puritan to should fall in love (P)/ when he had
(d) Artist : Sculptor got to America (Q)/ with a girl less than
half his age (R)/ who had by the skin of
57. SQUANDER : MONEY
his teeth escaped death in Germany(S)
(a) Foresee : Predict
(a) RQPS (b) SPRQ
(b) Achieve : Victory (c) RPQS (d) SQPR
(c) Dally : Time 63. I was
(d) Trespass : Land to see a mangoose (P)/ just in time (Q)/
58. INFERTILE : DESERT with an egg in its mouth (R)/ scurrying
(a) Diligent : Damp across the grass(S)
(b) Verdant : Junle (a) SRQP (b) QPSR
(c) Tree : Cut (c) SPQR (d) QRSP
(d) Skin : Wrinkle 64. From my plane flying over Namibia
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A stretching 320 kilometres away (P)/ a
shore of pink and silver and (Q)/ I looked
SENTENCE
down at a haunting sight (R)/ edged by
Directions (Qs. 59–75) : In the following a line of smoking surf(S)
items, some parts of the sentence have been
(a) QRPS (b) RQSP
jumbled up. You are required to rearrange
(c) QRSP (d) RQPS
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the 65. His favourite subject
proper sequence and mark your answer the secrets of life and of nature (P)/
accordingly. because Science reveals (Q)/ happens
59. The old lady to be Science (R)/ which men did not
know in the past (S)
wanted to sell her precious table (P)/
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 (a) PSRQ (b) RQPS last two decades or so the mouse (R)/
(c) PQRS (d) RSPQ engineering era of modern biology (S)
66. Physical training (a) QRSP (b) SPQR
the character of (P)/ who are going to (c) QPSR (d) SRQP
be responsible citizens (Q)/ can shape 72. More than ever before,
well (R)/ young boys and girls (S) good governance and sound public
(a) RPSQ (b) QSPR policies for the benefit of its people (P)/
(c) RSPQ (d) QPSR to provide leadership and to deliver (Q)/
67. Technology transfer the continued prosperity of Asia
from one country to another (P)/ either depends (R)/ on the ability of its
through a government policy (Q)/ or via politicians and policy makers (S)
private channels of communications (a) RPQS (b) QSRP
(R)/ implies the transfer of technical (c) RSQP (d) QPRS
knowledge (S) 73. There is, however,
(a) SPRQ (b) PSQR to clear the backlog in respect of
(c) SPQR (d) PSRQ education and poverty alleviation
68. The Secretary announced that programs (P)/ a strong perception that
to find an answer to these questions reservation (Q)/ unless it is followed by
(P)/ in an attempt (Q)/ a national sincere and intensive efforts (R)/ alone
workshop on technical training had been cannot transform the lives of oppressed
organized (R)/ by the Confederation of people (S)
Engineering Industry(S) (a) QSRP (b) SQRP
(a) QPSR (b) PQRS (c) SQPR (d) QSPR
(c) QPRS (d) PQSR 74. This may
69. You have been writing to me often about after decades of relative neglect and
getting a first prize in sports etc. (P)/ even reversal (P)/ when land reforms
but my daughter (Q)/ distinguishing in were finally put back on (Q)/ go down
a fancy dress show, or (R)/ such as the year (R)/ the nation's policy
achievements make me apprehensive agenda (S)
of your educational progress (S) (a) SQRP (b) RPSQ
(a) QPRS (b) RSPQ (c) SPRQ (d) RQSP
(c) QSRP (d) RPQS 75. Climate
70. It was not cultures and political structures (P)/ in
conditions with fuel prices climbing to that it affects the entire (Q)/ change is
dizzy heights (P)/ but resentment a truly unifying phenomenon (R)/ world
arising out of harsh economic (Q)/ irrespective of national borders (S)
which led to the recent protests in (a) RSQP (b) PQSR
Myanmar (R)/ an inspiration for (c) RQSP (d) PSQR
democracy/(S) COMPREHENSION
(a) QSRP (b) SQPR Directions : (Qs. 76–105) : In this section
(c) QSPR (d) SQRP you have seven short passages. After each
71. In the post­genetic passage, you will find several questions
of choice for the entire spectrum based on the passage. First, read a passage,
research (P)/ has acquired the status and then answer the questions based on it.
of the experimental animal or the animal You are required to select your answers based
model system (Q)/ particularly in the on the contents of the passage and opinion
of the author only.
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As civilization proceeds in the direction of
technology, it passes the point of supplying
all the basic essentials of life, food, shelter,
clothes, and warmth. Then we are faced with
a choice between using technology to provide
and fulfil needs which have hitherto been
regarded as unnecessary or, on the other
hand, using technology to reduce the number
of hours of work which a man must do in order
to earn a given standard of living. In other
words, we either raise our standard of living
above that necessary for comfort and,
happiness or we leave it at this level and work
shorter hours. I shall take it as axiomatic that
mankind has, by that time, chosen the latter
alternative. Men will be working shorter and
shorter hours in their paid employment.
76. "Then we are faced with a choice..."
what does "then" refer to?
(a) When automation takes over many
aspects of human life
(b) The present state of civilization
(c) The past stage of civilization
(d) After having provided the basic
essentials of life
77. What does the passage suggest about
the use of technology?
(a) It creates new and essential needs
for mankind
(b) It is opposed to the basic
essentials of life
(c) It is complementary to a raised
standard of living
(d) It is responsible for man's love of
comfort and happiness
78. What does increased use of technology
imply?
(a) An advanced stage in human
civilization
(b) A backward step in human culture
(c) Unnecessary comfort and
happiness for mankind
(d) Man's zest for more and more work
79. What does the author suggest?
(a) Man will gradually rise above his
present stage in civilization
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(b) Man will gradually settle down to
the same stage with fewer hours
of work
(c) Man will gradually raise his
standard of living by working longer
hours
(d) Man will gradually earn a given
standard of living with the help of
technology
PASSAGE–II
It is said that ideas are explosive and
dangerous. To allow them unfettered freedom
is, in fact, to invite disorder. But, to this
position, there are at least two final answers.
It is impossible to draw a line round
dangerous ideas, and any attempt at their
definition involves monstrous folly. If views,
moreover, which imply disorder are able to
disturb the foundations of the State, there is
something supremely wrong with the
governance of the State. For disorder is not a
habit of mankind. We cling so eagerly to our
accustomed ways that, as even Burke
insisted; popular violence is always the
outcome of a deep popular sense of wrong.
80. What is the central point that the
passage emphasizes?
(a) It is unnecessary to define
dangerous ideas
(b) Dangerous ideas are born out of
the enjoyment of freedom
(c) A well­governed State is unaffected
by dangerous ideas
(d) Dangerous ideas originate from
man's preoccupation with politics
81. From a close study of the passage,
which one of the following statements
emerges most clearly?
(a) The author is against the exercise
of political freedom
(b) He is indifferent to dangerous and
explosive ideas
(c) He welcomes violence as a
method to change governments
(d) He warns that violence is the
outcome of popular dissatisfaction
with the government
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82. The author says, 'we cling eagerly to
our accustomed ways'. Which one of
the following statements may be
considered as the assumption of the
author?
(a) We are afraid of social changes
(b) Mankind is averse to any disorder
(c) We have developed inertia that
makes us incapable of social
action
(d) There is an all­round lack of
initiative in the society
83. Which of the following statements may
most correctly bring out the significance
of the opinion of Burke quoted in the
passage?
(a) Burke advocated violence against
injustice
(b) Burke's opinion coincides with the
author's opinion on explosive and
dangerous ideas
(c) Burke hated any popular uprising
(d) Burke had no belief in political
liberty
PASSAGE–III
The psychological causes of unhappiness, it
is clear, are many and various. But all have
something in common. The typical unhappy
man is one who, having been deprived in
youth of some normal satisfaction, has come
to value this one kind of satisfaction more
than any other, and has therefore given to his
life a one­sided direction, together with a quite
undue emphasis upon the achievement as
opposed to the activities connected with it.
There is, however, a further development which
is very common in the present day. A man
may feel so completely thwarted that he
seeks no form of satisfaction, but only
distraction and oblivion. He then becomes a
devotee of "pleasure". This is to say, he seeks
to make life bearable by becoming less alive.
Drunkenness, for example, is temporary
suicide ­ the happiness that it brings is merely
negative, a momentary cessation of
unhappiness.
84. Who is a typical unhappy man?
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(a) One who has been deprived of
normal satisfaction in youth
(b) One who finds life unbearable and
attempts suicide
(c) One who does not mind
momentary unhappiness
(d) One who seeks every form of
satisfaction
85. "One sided direction" refers to the
pursuit of which one of the following?
(a) Drinking and forgetfulness
(b) The satisfaction one had been
deprived of
(c) Activities leading to happiness
(d) Every form of psychological
satisfaction
86. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
Drinking helps the unhappy only to
(a) forget their dissatisfaction
(b) get sublime happiness
(c) get the motivational needs fulfilled
(d) concentrate harder
87. What does "becoming less alive" imply?
(a) Neglect of health
(b) Decline in moral values
(c) Living in a make­believe world
(d) Leading a sedentary way of living
PASSAGE–IV
What is to be the limit of forgiveness? It would
probably have been allowed by many of the
ancients that an unforgiving temper was not
to be commended. They would have said, we
are not to exact a penalty for every nice
offence; we are to overlook some things; we
are to be blind sometimes. But they would
have said at the same time, we must be
careful to keep our self­respect, and to be on
a level with the world. On the whole, they
would have said, it is the part of a man fully
to requite to his friends their benefits and to
his enemies their injuries.
88. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
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(a) ignore an offence if it is nice
(b) forgive people if they bring us nice
presents
(c) forgive pretty offenders
(d) not punish each and every offence
89. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
We must
(a) be blind if we want to forgive others
(b) be blind to the faults of our friends
(c) be indifferent to what others do
(d) overlook certain things
90. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
In ancient times people were
(a) ordered to lose their tempers
(b) permitted to lose their tempers and
not forgive their enemies
(c) told that it was not good to have
an unforgiving temper
(d) advised to forgive each and every
offence committed by both friends
and foes
91. What is the underlying tone of the
passage?
(a) We must be forgiving in general
(b) We must forgive our friends
(c) There is no limit whatsoever to our
duty to forgive
(d) W e must always punish the
wrongdoer
PASSAGE–V
Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday
in the Continent with an Indian Friend. We
both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when
the week was over, but on parting our I
behaviour was absolutely different. He was
plunged in despair. He felt that because the
holiday was over all happiness was over until
the world ended. He could not express his
sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman
came I out strong. I could not see what there
was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we
were parting forever or dying. 'Buck up', I said,
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'do buck up'. He refused to buck up, and I left
him plunged in gloom.
92. What is the Continent in the context of
the passage?
(a) An Island
(b) The countryside
(c) Africa
(d) Europe
93. What does the author mean by 'buck
up'?
(a) Buckle yourself up
(b) Stand up
(c) Cheer up
(d) Shut up
94. Why was the Indian friend plunged in
despair?
(a) He was hopeless
(b) He experienced racial discrimination
(c) He would never be so happy again
(d) He had spent lot of money
95. What does 'But in me the Englishman
Came out strong' imply?
(a) He was a strong Englishman
(b) He had the typical. English
character
(c) The Englishman went out of him
(d) He started following Indian
traditions
96. What is the author's intention in the
passage?
(a) To contrast the Indian character
With the English character
(b) To show that an Indian is sorrowful
(c) To ridicule the Indian traditions
(d) To praise the Englishman
PASSAGE–VI
The world is very full of people–appallingly
full; it has never been so full before, and they
are all tumbling over each other. Most of these
people one doesn't known and some of them
one doesn't like. Well, what is one to do?
There are two solutions. One of them is the
Nazi solution. If you don't like people, kill
them,—banish them, and segregate them.
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The other way is much less thrilling, but it is
on the whole the way of the democracies,
and I prefer it. If you don't like people, put up
with them as well as you can. Don't try to
love them: you can't, you'll only strain
yourself. But try to tolerate them.
97. W hat does the author mean by
'appallingly'?
(a) He is making an appeal to die
leaders of the masses
(b) In disconcertingly large numbers
(c) Very interesting
(d) Unpredictably
98. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
(a) the easiest solution
(b) the readiest solution
(c) the national solution
(d) the Hitlerian solution
99. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
The author thinks that the other solution
is much less thrilling because it is
(a) dull
(b) based on tolerance
(c) not based on love
(d) lacking in adventure
100. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
The author prefers the second solution
be cause
(a) he likes it
(b) he is not a Nazi
(c) he is essentially being a democrat
(d) there is no other way
PASSAGE–VII
We should preserve Nature to preserve life
and beauty. A beautiful landscape, full of green
vegetation, will not just attract our attention
but will fill us with infinite satisfaction.
Unfortunately, because of modernization,
much of nature is now yielding to towns,
roads and industrial areas. In a few places
some Natural reserves are now being carved
out to avert the danger of destroying Nature
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completely. Man will perish without Nature,
so modern man should continue this struggle
to save plants, which give us oxygen, from
extinction. Moreover, Nature is essential to
man's health.
101. What does "Nature" in the passage
mean?
(a) Countryside covered with plants
and trees
(b) Physical power that created the
world
(c) Inherent things that determine
character
(d) Practical study of plants and
animals
102. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
According to the passage
(a) Beauty is only skin­deep
(b) Everything is beautiful in its natural
state
(c) There is beauty in Nature
(d) Nature is a moral teacher
103. What does the writer suggest?
(a) We should not modernize, so that
Nature can be preserved
(b) While modernizing we should be
careful not to destroy Nature
completely
(c) All Nature has been destroyed by
modern living
(d) Carving out Natural reserves will
hamper the growth of industries
104. What does "Struggle" in the passage
mean?
(a) Man's Struggle to exist in the world
(b) Man's Struggle to save Nature
(c) Man's Struggle to catch up with
modern trends
(d) Man's Struggle to conserve oxygen
105. Why a beautiful landscape Vill fill us
with infinite satisfaction'?
(a) We love beauty
(b) It is full of green vegetation
(c) It will ensure our future existence
(d) It will show our command over
Nature
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Directions (Qs. 106–120) :
(i) In this Section a number of sentences
are given. The sentences are oblique
in three separate parts and each one
is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each
sentence to find out whether there is
an error in any oblique part. No
sentence has more than one error.
When you find an error in anyone of
the ablique parts (a), (b) or (c), choose
that parts as your answer. You may feel
that there is no error in a sentence. In
that case letter (d) will signify a 'No error'
response.
(ii) You are to choose only one response
for each question. (If you indicate more
than one response, your answer will be
considered wrong.) Errors may be in
grammar, word usage or idioms. There
may be a word missing or there may
be a word which should be removed.
(iii) You are not required to correct the error.
You are required only choose your
answer.
106. Old age and infirmity (a)/ had hegan to
(b)/ catch up with him (c)/ No error (d).
107. Its colour makes (a)/ the moth
undistinguished (b)/ from the branch it
rests on (c)/ No error (d).
108. With only a week (a)/ to go for the
election (b)/ things are really hotting up
(c)./ No error (d).
109. Romanticism of melancholy (a)/ in art
and literature are the reasons (b)/ for
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insensitivity to those suffering from
depression (c)/ No error (d).
110. Taking life as it comes, (a)/ I am
someone who thrives on challenges
and believe that my purpose in life (b)/
is to give one hundred per cent to every
opportunity that comes my way (c)/ No
error (d).
111. The police were baffled (a)/ and Sherlock
Holmes was (b)/ called into investigate
(c)/ No error (d).
112. The boat came (a)/ abreast at us (b)/
and signalled us to stop (c)./ No error
(d).
113. The Chairman's comments (a)/ was a
moral blow to the (b)/ business tycoon
and his family (c)/ No error (d).
115. The taxi (a)/ came at 8 o'clock (b)/ in
the next morning (c)/ No error (d).
116. The main determination (a)/ of
economic success is (b)/ our ability to
control inflation (c)/ No error (d).
117. Because of (a)/ extenuating
circumstances, (b)/ the court acquitted
him from the crime (c)/ No error (d).
118. In consideration for (a)/ the bereaved
family's feelings (b)/ the papers did not
print the story (c)/ No error (d).
119. No sooner had (a)/ he arrived then (b)/
he was asked to leave again (c)/ No
error (d).
120. I haven't been (a)/ to New York before
and (b)/ neither my sister (c)/ No error
(d).
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C B C D B C B C B C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D A C A B C D B B B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A B C A B A C B C D
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
C B C C C C D B B C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
D D B A D C C B A B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
D C B B D C C B D A
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
D B B B B A C C D B
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
D C A D C D D A B B
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D C B A B B C D D C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
C B C C B A B D D C
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
A C B B B B C C B D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
D B C D C D C A B C

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 PRACTICE SET–13
Directions (Qs. 1–15) : In these questions, (a) R­S­Q­P (b) S­R­Q­P
some parts of the sentence have been (c) R­S­P­Q (d) S­R­P­Q
jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange 5. A decade admits it has achieved only
these parts which are labelled P, Q R and S 30 per cent of its planned target/P the
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the Defence Research and Development
proper sequence and mark your Answer Organization/Q after it set an ambitious
accordingly.
target of maximizing self­sufficiency/R
1. Parents should which is making their in defence by achieving 70 per cent
children adults before their time/P and indigenization/S
will have repercussions later in life/Q
Which one of the following is the correct
availing various beauty treatments at a
sequence?
tender age/R take steps to discourage
the trend of children/S (a) P­S­Q­R (b) R­Q­S­P
Which one of the following is the correct (c) R­S­Q­P (d) P­Q­S­R
sequence? 6. Part of of the power generated is lost
(a) S­Q­P­R (b) P­R­S­Q as/P corrupt politicians look the other
(c) S­R­P­Q (d) P­Q­S­R way/Q the problem is that over a third/
2. Some frustrated that the bulk of career R while ingenious industrialists steal it
management advice/P or organization from under their noses/S
rather than finding a new one altogether/ Which one of the following is the correct
Q focuses on doing better in your sequence?
current field/R community members (a) P­R­Q­S (b) R­P­S­Q
have pointed out/S. (c) P­R­S­Q (d) R­P­Q­S
Which one of the following is the correct 7. Why can't fund and build one of/P in an
sequence? act of great philanthropy/Q the leaders
(a) S­P­R­Q (b) P­S­Q­R of our Silicon Valley come together and/
(c) S­P­Q­R (d) P­S­R­Q R the finest technological museums in
3. This is a but written by someone who the world for our children to see/S
had privileged/P and exclusive insights Which one of the following is the correct
into one of the/Q personalized memoir sequence?
partly in diary form/R most significant (a) R­Q­P­S (b) Q­R­P­S
events in modern history/S
(c) R­Q­S­P (d) Q­R­S­P
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence? 8. It's that to tell the government exactly
how much they earned in the year/P
(a) S­P­Q­R (b) R­Q­P­S
queue up in the sweltering heat/Q time
(c) S­Q­P­R (d) R­P­Q­S of the year again/R when taxpayers
4. Private investments it is at the mercy across the country/S
of a lumbering decision­making
Which one of the following is the correct
process/P and no matter how nimble
sequence?
the private sector may be/Q realization
that the Government is the only buyer/ (a) Q­P­R­S (b) R­S­Q­P
R however are taking place with uneasy/ (c) Q­S­R­P (d) R­P­Q­S
S. 9. There's no without ever fumbling or
Which one of the following is the correct faltering/P better juggler than a woman/
sequence? Q between her work, family and home/
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Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) S­Q­P­R (b) Q­S­P­R
(c) S­Q­R­P (d) Q­S­R­P
10. W hen we can judgements and
prejudices and come to a place of
peace inside/P become more fully
aware of our inner battles/Q we can
easily let go of ego/R and stop projecting
them outside of ourselves/S
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q­S­R­P (b) R­P­Q­S
(c) Q­P­R­S (d) R­S­Q­P
11. The focus and subsequently expand our
trade with the/P outside and develop
the co­operation/Q is to increase
agricultural and industrial production/R
of our economic construction/S
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) R­S­Q­P (b) S­R­P­Q
(c) R­S­P­Q (d) S­R­Q­P
12. Mobility of capital not only to seek low
paid, informal wage employees across
national boundaries/P and place large
number of workers in insecure and
irregular employment/Q but the threat
of capital flight can also serve to drive
down wages/R has given an
unprecedented leverage to companies/S
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q­P­R­S (b) S­R­P­Q
(c) Q­R­P­S (d) S­P­R­Q
13. In the post­Independence era, and with
the vanishing of land revenue as an
important source of revenue for the
States/P the IAS too, presented with
opportunities in the economic
development sector/Q began to regard
tax collection and law and order jobs
as not being promising enough/R from
job satisfaction or career points of view/
S
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Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q­P­R­S (b) P­Q­S­R
(c) Q­P­S­R (d) P­Q­R­S
14. Many of but plants, and that we do not/
P eat meat since that amounts to
harming animals/Q us humans pride
ourselves/R by declaring that we eat
nothing/S
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) R­Q­S­P (b) P­S­Q­R
(c) R­S­P­Q (d) P­Q­S­R
15. It is difficult from major new channels
without a deep sense/P or experience
the images and comments/Q not just
of far for the future, but of shame and
embarrassment/R today to pick up a
newspaper/S
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q­S­P­R (b) S­Q­R­P
(c) Q­S­R­P (d) S­Q­P­R
ORDERING OF SENTENCES
Directions (Qs. 16–25) : In the following
items, each passage consists of six
senences. The first sentence (S1) and the
final sentence. (S6) are given in the beginning.
The middle four sentences in each have been
removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
P, Q, R, and S. You are required to find out
the proper sequence of the four sentences
and choose your answer accordingly.
16. S1 : I first came to Poland in the
autumn of 1986.
S6 : Was I still interested?
P : I had been keeping an eye on the
notice board of the English
Department for a prospective job.
Q : It was my last month as a
student at the University of York.
R : It was at the University of Lo'dz,
which I had never heard of.
S : One day I spotted a little note
concerning a lectureship.
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 Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) S­R­Q­P (b) Q­P­S­R
(c) S­P­Q­R (d) Q­R­S­P
17. S1 : Avintech is an export oriented
unit and an established business
group which is seeking
expansion.
S6 : Dynamic and hard­working
graduates alone can join.
P : It is one of the largest Medical
Transcription companies in
Western India.
Q : It is in the city of Ahmedabad
itself.
R : It offers the hottest job
opportunities of the 21st century.
S : It has entered into a technical
collaboration with Heartland
Information Services, U.S.A.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) S­Q­R­P (b) R­P­S­Q
(c) S­P­Q­R (d) R­Q­S­P
18. S1 : It is perhaps coincidental that the
final Booker Prize of the twentieth
century should go to a South
African writer.
S6 : The formal structures of a modern
democracy have been put in
place.
P : In political terms, there has
been, if not a revolution, but a
partial overturning of the old
order.
Q : Apartheid, the dominant reality
of South Africa's twentieth
century, has been dismantled.
R : It is not so much that South
Africa is poised to enter the new
millennium weighed down by its
grim, oppressed past.
S : But as you read "Disgrace", J.M.
Coetzee's eighth novel, you
become aware of a certain bleak
appropriateness.
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Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) S­P­R­Q (b) Q­R­P­S
(c) S­R­P­Q (d) Q­P­R­S
19. S1 : For the first time in the last 30
years, the retail prices of
essential goods have shown a
declining trend.
S6 : But they seem to have made an
about turn.
P : The retail prices of essential
articles have always been going
up.
Q : This is evident from a
comparison between prices in
December 1998 and December
1999.
R : This indicates the inability of
inflationary tendencies to move
upwards in 1999.
S : This is a unique phenomenon.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) P­S­Q­R (b) Q­R­P­S
(c) P­R­Q­S (d) Q­S­P­R
20. S1 : There were two poignant farewells
last week to two great sports
personalities.
S6 : This showed how a great player
should be recognized by sports
authorities.
P : The great W est Indian fast
bowler, Malcolm Marshall
passed away prematurely.
Q : This was Steffi Graf's ferewell in
New York.
R : The other was a player who
dominated her sport like no one
else had done before.
S : This is an age when most
sportspersons enjoy the rewards
and recognition of their efforts
over the years.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
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(c) Q­R­S­P (d) P­S­R­Q
21. S1 : The north­east of the Caliph's
dominions comprised a number
of Turkish tribes.
S6 : In 1071, the Byzantine army was
utterly smashed in the Battle of
Melasgird.
P : In the tenth century, these Turks
grew strong and vigorous.
Q : They had been converted to Islam
but they held their faith much
more fiercely than the Arabs and
the Persians to the south.
R : They conquered Armenia and
struck at the remanats of the
Byzantine power.
S : In the next century a group of
Turkish tribes came down to
Mesopotamia and made the
Caliph their nominal ruler.
Which one of te following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q­P­S­R (b) P­Q­S­R
(c) Q­P­R­S (d) P­Q­R­S
22. S1 : When there is a disaster, its
impact depends on how close
you are to the people and the
place where it happened.
S6 : If I were to make one request to
God it would be that I shouldn't
die trapped under water.
P : The train accident that happened
in Quilon some days ago is the
kind of nightmare I have often
imagined.
Q : It gave me restless sleep for
several nights afterwards.
R : Though J lived in Delhi, I was
quite familiar to Quilon.
S : It is where I spent the first
seventeen years of my life.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) S­R­P­Q (b) R­S­Q­P
(c) R­S­P­Q (d) S­R­Q­P
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23. S1 : All attempts to discover oxygen
in the atmosphere of Mars have
been unsuccessful.
S6 : The present scanty supply of
oxygen does not seem to be
adequate to maintain life on Mars.
P : The red colour is suggestive of
rocks that have been completely
oxidized.
Q : It appears probable that Mars
may be a planet where
weathering of rocks followed by
their oxidation has resulted in
almost complete depletion of
oxygen from the atmosphere.
R : Indirect evidence of its existence
is provided by the red colour of
Mars.
S : It is believed that the amount of
oxygen is not more than one­
thousandth part of the amount in
the Earth's atmosphere.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) P­R­S­Q (b) S­R­P­Q
(c) S­Q­R­P (d) R­S­P­Q
24. S1 : The cultural programme
consisted of different items to
suit different tastes.
S6 : Finally the National Anthem was
sung.
P : After the prayer, there was a
dance item.
Q : It began with an invocation.
R : When the skit ended there was
a group dance.
S : The dance was followed by a skit.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q­R­S­P (b) S­P­Q­R
(c) Q­P­S­R (d) S­R­Q­P
25. S1 : Tourism is an area in which
Lakshadweep has a bright future.
S6 : A case has been made out for
airstrips in Kavaratti and Minicoy.
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accommodation in Lakshadweep (a) Temporary suspension
is limited and the Administration (b) Abstinence
Office in Kochi has to be
(c) Hatred
informed in advance for booking
accommodation. (d) Memory
Q : Travel between the islands 32. REPAST
becomes the next hurdle, though (a) Rest
private boats ply. (b) Fond memories
R : The Administration itself runs two (c) Peacefulness
vessels from Kochi to Bangaram, (d) Meal
making about 10 trips during 'fair
33. PALPABLE
season' after the Monsoon.
(a) Trembling (b) Weak
S : Attempts are underway to
develop Bangaram into a world (c) Obvious (d) Foolish
class tourist centre. 34. PHILANDERER
Which one of the following is the correct (a) Time waster (b) Spendthrift
sequence? (c) Male flirt (d) Wanderer
(a) S­Q­P­R (b) P­R­S­Q 35. IMPETUS
(c) S­R­P­Q (d) P­Q­S­R (a) Courage (b) Impatience
SYNONYMS (c) Arrogance (d) Driving energy
Directions (Qs. 26–45) : Each of these 36. SWATHE
questions consists of a word in letters, (a) To soothe (b) To wrap
followed by four words or groups of words. (c) To sweep (d) To wash
Select the word or group of words that is most
37. SPLEEN
similar in meaning to the word in capital
letters. (a) Surface (b) Lustre
26. GLEAN (c) Bad temper (d) Smoothness
(a) To groom 38. PALL
(a) To anger
(b) To gather bit by bit
(b) To frighten
(c) To discover
(c) To become boring
(d) To polish
(d) To darken
27. PRIVATION
39. FACADE
(a) Dominance (b) Deprivation
(a) Front of a building
(c) Secrecy (d) Imprisonment
(b) Haughtiness
28. QUIBBLE
(c) Complexity
(a) To deny (b) To tremble (d) Hypocrisy
(c) To evade truth (d) To examine 40. TRANSGRESS
29. GRAVEN (a) To convert
(a) Carved (b) Coward (b) To insult
(c) Out­dated (d) Obscure (c) To violate
30. TENOR (d) To hand over possession to another
(a) Kindness (b) Effort 41. FLAGRANT
(c) Duration (d) Purport (a) Scandalous

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 (b) Widely scattered 49. The law cannot and should not pardon
(c) Particularly bad such ............... act of violence.
(d) Poisonous (a) a flagrant (b) a cautious
42. CHAUVINISM (c) a lavish (d) a dull
(a) Blind patriotism 50. By nature, Rahul was ..............., given
(b) Defeatism to striking up casual conversations with
(c) Political trickery strangers.
(d) Obstinacy (a) casual (b) gregarious
43. ENSCONCE (c) reticent (d) diffident
(a) To promote 51. It is difficult to drink from a cup which
(b) To surround is full to the ............... .
(c) To settle comfortably (a) circumference (b) brim
(d) To honour (c) top (d) edge
44. USURP 52. Duryodhana was the main ...............
of the Pandavas.
(a) To climb upon
(b) To yield (a) adversity (b) enmity
(c) To seize power or position illegally (c) effrontery (d) adversary
(d) To demand unlawfully high interest 53. Kiran knew that to apologise would be
on a loan ............... to admitting she had failed.
45. TACTILE (a) assumed (b) abrogate
(a) Considerate (c) tantamount (d) equate
(b) Strong 54. A leading newspaper has revealed tha
the Prime Minister had ............... in
(c) Sharp
the secret decision to sell arms to the
(d) Pertaining to the organs of touch
dictator.
FILL IN THE BLANKS
(a) forewared (b) acceded
Directions (Qs. 46–60) : Each of these
(c) acquiesced (d) conformed
senences which follow contains a blank
space. This is to be filled by the most 55. Her ideas do not ............... to the
appropriate word from among the four choices general definition of civilization.
given for each of the sentences. (a) opine (b) conform
46. The earthquake warnings and the (c) confirm (d) review
fragility of our houses made us certain 56. The Christmas tree was ............... with
that a disaster was ............... . stars and other decorative items.
(a) catastrophic (b) imminent (a) endowed (b) enticed
(c) available (d) distant (c) beautiful (d) adorned
47. Mother Teresa was ............... about her 57. Many companies ask their employees
achievements and unwilling to discuss to sign a ............... of secrecy.
them before anyone. (a) espionage (b) bond
(a) ignorant (b) unsure (c) bondage (d) wish
(c) pround (d) modest 58. The two sides in the civil war signed a
48. His opinion ............... with the general pcace ............... .
opinion of the experts on this matter. (a) truce (b) accord
(a) asserts (b) assimilates (c) alibi (d) pretext
(c) concurs (d) approves 59. To use a sporting ..............., middle
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 age is like the half­time at a hockey 69. COPIOUS
match. (a) Imitable
(a) antonym (b) analogy (b) Unprecedented
(c) device (d) synonym (c) Shaky
60. The King has ............... to a proposal (d) Shortage
to enhance the powers of the Council
70. VOLITION
of Ministers.
(a) Pretext
(a) allied (b) opined
(b) Unwillingness
(c) assented (d) coincided
(c) Compliance
ANTONYMS
(d) Interlude
Directions (Qs. 61–80) : Each of these
questions consists of a word in capital letters, 71. STARK
followed by four words or groups of words. (a) Safe (b) Nearby
Select the word or group of words that is (c) Partial (d) Elegant
furthest in meaning to the word in capital 72. MENDACIOUS
letters.
(a) Truthful
61. PREPOSSESSING
(b) Fully explained
(a) Nostalgic (b) Egocentric
(c) Feeble
(c) Deprived (d) Unattractive
(d) Uncomplicated
62. FRUGAL
73. INIMICAL
(a) Prodigal (b) Arrogant
(a) Hypothetical (b) Friendly
(c) Dominating (d) Chronic
(c) Permanent (d) Articulate
63. PLEBEIAN
74. ASCETIC
(a) Dispassionate (b) Tolerant
(a) Congenial (b) Extravagant
(c) Elite (d) Pliable
(c) Conflicting (d) Ugly
64. PAROCHIAL
75. SPORADIC
(a) Open­minded (b) Temporary
(a) Intentional (b) Frightful
(c) Irrelevant (d) Disinclination
(c) Continuous (d) Typical
65. ABSOLVE
76. ANARCHIC
(a) To remember someone fondly
(a) Dependent (b) Covert
(b) To imitate someone
(c) Lawful (d) Abrupt
(c) To pretend
77. RANKLE
(d) To declare someone guilty
(a) To feel free
66. FELICITOUS
(b) To feel humiliated
(a) Unfriendly (b) Uneasy
(c) To feel delighted
(c) Unheard of (d) Inappropriate
(d) To gain independence
67. DEFERENTIAL
78. COGENT
(a) Discount (b) Disrespectful
(a) Pure (b) Uncommon
(c) Preconception (d) Acute
(c) Unconvincing (d) Viable
68. ARDUOUS 79. EGRESS
(a) Facile (b) Influential (a) Inlet
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(d) Calm
80. IMPERIOUSNESS
(a) Politeness (b) Magnification
(c) Affirmation (d) Fruition
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. 81–105) : In this Section you
have six short passages. After each passage,
you will find several questions based on the
passage. First, read a passage, and then
answer the questions based on the contents
of the passage and opinion of the author only.
PASSAGE–I
Finally, there arises the question as to our
leadership potential. Although the entire
younger generation by the very definition is a
potential storehouse of leadership, I feel that
our universities provide the richest reservoir
from which the future leaders of this country
will be forthcoming. I have had occasion to
travel fairly extensively and to visit a number
of university centres in the country. It is deeply
encouraging to see that despite the economic
and other difficulties which these young men
and women have to face they are full of energy
and idealism. The real question is whether
we have the ability and imagination to tap
this reservoir, to fan the sparks of youthful
idealism into bright flames that would illumine
the future of India – the India of our dreams
for the building of which countless generations
have struggled and sacrified; an India socially
emancipated, economically prosperous,
politically integrated, militarily strong and
spiritually dynamic.
81. Which one of the following is correct?
The writer believes that India is
(a) socially emancipated
(b) economically prosperous
(c) spiritually dynamic
(d) None of the above
82. W hat is the author's tone in the
passage?
(a) Optimistic (b) Autocratic
(c) Pessimistic (d) Partisan
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83. Where will the future leaders of the
country mainly come from?
(a) The families of peresent political
leaders
(b) The community of social scientists
(c) The universities
(d) The entire younger generation
84. Which one of the following is correct?
For realizing the India of our dreams,
(a) we should have the imagination to
exploit our budding leadership
potential
(b) we should admire the sacrifices
made by several generations
(c) we should bring about more
technological advancements
(d) we should provide better facilities
for sports
85. Which one of the following is correct?
What is deeply encouraging about
educated young men and women of
India is that
(a) they come from the richest
reservoirs of potential leaders
(b) they are full of energy and idealism
because of quality education
(c) they are full of youthful idealism
and imagination
(d) they are full of energy and idealism
in spite of economic and other
difficulties they face as students
PASSAGE–II
Last year when I suffered a stroke I had to be
hospitalized. I was put in a general ward for
there was no room in the intensive coronary
care unit. Not far from my bed was a patient
in obvious indigent circumstances and on
hospital diet. For breakfast he used to get
two eggs, besides other things. The man was
regularly visited by a twelve year old boy,
perhaps his son, dressed in worn­out clothes.
The man always kept one egg for that boy
when he arrived soon after the doctors had
done their rounds. One day there was a
shortfall in the supply of eggs to the hospitals
and our man got only one egg. He looked at
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hands and then put it away. He thought the
boy's need was greater than his perhaps.
86. What does 'indigent circumstances', as
used in the passage mean?
(a) Miserable condition
(b) Miserly personality
(c) Very poor condition
(d) Rich background
87. Why was the author hospitalized?
(a) He wanted a medical check­up
(b) He wished to experience hospital life
(c) He wanted to interact with other
patients from a sociological angle
(d) He fell seriously ill
88. Why did the sick man look at the egg
for a long time?
(a) He thought the egg was bad
(b) He could not decide whether he
should eat it or keep it for the boy
(c) He wished to really enjoy eating it
(d) He was annoyed at being given
only one egg
89. What does the above passage focus on?
(a) Poverty of the man
(b) Nature of the dirty hospital
(c) Paternal affection of the man
(d) Poor condition of the boy
PASSAGE–III
As epics go, the Ramayana has all the
gripping ingredients that make a saga
universal and everlasting. With love, loyalty,
seduction and greed in their varying shades,
with its colourful characters—benign and
evil—few stories have seized human
imagination through the millennia as the story
of Rama. the prince of Ayodhya. In India, of
course, the Ramayana continues to evoke
reverence, and on occasions, stir up political
passions. But such is its fascination that its
geographical reach spans South­east Asia,
and as we realize now, even Russia. Besides
Hinduism, it manifests in Buddhist, Jain and
Sikh traditions too.
90. Which two attributes of human nature
mainly constitute the Ramayana?
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(a) Chivalry and cowardice
(b) Love and greed
(c) Patience and suffering
(d) Sex and exploitation
91. What does the term "saga" used in the
passage mean?
(a) The social history of a community
(b) The biography of a noble man
(c) Mythology associated with a
religion
(d) The narrative of a dynasty's heroic
exploits
92. Which one of the following is correct?
The story of Rama has indelibly
influenced
(a) a large number of scholars
(b) a large number of films
(c) a large number of literary works
(d) human imagination since ages
93. Which one of the following is correct?
The Ramayana has occasionally
generated
(a) political passions
(b) communal riots
(c) deep fascination
(d) fatalism
PASSAGE–IV
My own recollection is that I had not had any
high regard for my ability. I used to be
astonished whenever I won prizes and
scholarships. But, I very assiduously guarded
my character. The least little blemish drew
tears from my eyes. When I merited, or
seemed to the teacher to merit, a rebuke, it
was unbearable for me. I remember having
once received corporal punishment. I did not
so much mind the punishment, as the fact
that it was considered my desert. I wept
piteously. That was when I was in the first or
second standard. There was another such
incident during the time when I was in the
seventh standard. Dorabji Edulji Gimi was the
Headmaster then. He was popular among the
boys, though he was a disciplinarian. He was
a man of method and a good teacher. He had
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made gymnastics and cricket compulsory for
the boys of the upper standards. I disliked
both. I never took part in any exercise, cricket
or football, before they were made
compulsory. My shyness was one of the
reasons for this aloofness, which I now see
as wrong. I then had the false notion that
gymnastics had nothing to do with education.
Today I know that physical training should
have as much place in the curriculum as
mental training.
94. Why did the author say that he did not
have any high regard for his ability?
(a) He was a dunce
(b) He always used to miss his
classes
(c) He never did well in studies or sports
(d) He was full humility
95. The author's idea that character is a
treasure is revealed in which of the
statements?
(a) "I won prizes and scholarships"
(b) "When I merited, or seemed to the
teacher to merit, a rebuke, it was
unbearable for me"
(c) "I very assiduously guarded my
character"
(d) "I wept piteously"
96. Why did the author weep piteously?
(a) He felt insulted
(b) Punishment was considered his due
(c) He felt the physical pain
(d) He took the punishment to heart
97. Why did the author dislike gymnastics
and cricket?
(a) They cut into his study time
(b) He had to spend money in buying
basts, etc.
(c) He felt that physical education
could cause injury
(d) He was shy
PASSAGE–V
Psychologists studying race prejudice have
many times made an interesting experiment.
They seat a few people in a row, show a
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picture to the first in line, and ask him to
whisper a description of it in a few words to
the next person who will whisper the
information to the third and so on. The picture
is of a policeman and a badly dressed,
uncouth Negro. The policeman is holding a
knife in his hand; the Negro is unarmed.
Almost never is the correct description
transmitted to more than two or three
individuals in succession. The information
transmitted describes that the knife is being
held in a threatening manner by the Negro.
In other words, the picture is transformed until
it fits the pre­existing concept in the mind,
'which is that an open knife is far more likely
to be held by a Negro than by a policeman.
98. The above passage is an attempt to
show which one of the following?
(a) Psychologists are experimenting
with policemen and criminals
(b) Policemen are holding knives
against the Negroes
(c) People go on whispering about
what they have seen
(d) We alter all new information to suit
our preconceived ideas
99. Which one of the following is correct?
The policeman referred to in the
passage
(a) is trying to stab a badly dressed
Negro
(b) is sitting in front of a row of people
and showing a picture
(c) suffers from racial prejudice
(d) has an open knife
100. Which one of the following is correct?
According to the passage, people
generally
(a) like to spread rumours
(b) like to be shown pictures
(c) jump to their own conclusions
whatever the facts may be
(d) follow the peer group
101. What is meant by 'race prejudice' in the
passage?
(a) Hatred for an uncouth Negro
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knife
(c) Object of study by psychologists
(d) Whispering campaign against
peoples
PASSAGE–VI
Most people lead the lives that circumstances
have thrust upon them. But Wilson had boldly
taken the course of his life into his own hands.
At 35, he had quit his job to lead a pleasant
life on an exotic island with just enough
money to last for twenty five years. Once,
fifteen years after he had been on the island,
I happened to meet him and enquired about
his financial situation. He said, "It will carry
me on till I am sixty". "But one cannot be
sure of dying at sixty," I said. "Well..." he
replied, "It depends on oneself, doesn't it?"
102. Which one of the following is correct?
According to the author, most people
(a) do not allow circumstances to
affect their lives
(b) have fatalistic attitude towards life
(c) do not know how to cope up with
their circumstances
(d) do nothing to change the
conditions they live in
103. What was Wilson's boldest decision?
(a) To quit his job
(b) To want to lead a pleasant life
(c) To prefer to live on an island
(d) To arrange enough money to last
for twenty five years
104. What was Wilson's age when the
author met him?
(a) 35 years (b) 45 years
(c) 50 years (d) 55 years
105. What does "......depends on oneself"
suggest?
The Wilson, at 60, would
(a) depend on his own resources
(b) take the course of his life into his
own hands
(c) take away his own life
(d) carry on living in the same manner
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SPOTTING ERRORS
Directions (Qs. 106–120) :
(i) In this Section a number of sentences
are given. The sentences are underlined
in three separate parts and each one
is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each
sentence to find out whether there is
an error in any underlined part. No
sentence has more than one error.
When you find an error in anyone of
the underlined parts (a), (b), or (c).
Choose that parts as your answer. You
may feel that there is no error in a
sentence. In that case letter (d) will
signify a 'No error' response.
(ii) You are to indicate only one response
for each question. (If you indicate more
than one response, your answer will be
considered wrong.) Errors may be in
grammar, word usage or idioms. There
may be a word missing or there may
be a word which should be removed.
(iii) You are not required to correct the error.
You are required only choose your
answer.
106. His wife is/(a) neurotic in switching lights
off/(b) at home to save electricity./(c)
No error./(d)
107. The loss of jobs/(a) is regarded by some
as an necessary evil/(b) in the fight
against inflation./(c) No error./(d)
108. When things get difficult./(a) you just
have to/(b) grit your teeth and preserve./
(c) No error./(d)
109. I never refuse odd jobs/(a) to
complement my income/(b) ­it's all grist
to the mill./(c) No error./(d)
110. Our dog may look/(a) fierce but/(b) that
wouldn't hurt a fly./(c) No error./(d)
111. The gang unclaimed/(a) all
responsibility/(b) for the explosion./(c)
No error./(d)
112. The boss had me/(a) on the carpet over/
(b) my expenses claim./(c) No error./
(d)
113. We were bowled of/(a) by the news/(b)
of her marriage./(c) No error./(d)
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himself to/(b) this new way of life./(c)
No error./(d)
115. The politician/(a) clearly had not/(b)
done his homework./(c) No error./(d)
116. The difficult part/(a) is learning the new
computer codes/(b) ­after that it's all
downhill./(c) No error./(d)
117. She summed up/(a) the situation in/(b)
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a few choice phrases./(c) No error./(d)
118. Sunlight entered the room/(a) from a
chink/(b) in the curtains/(c) No error./
(d)
119. A continued belt/(a) feeds components/
(b) into the machine./(c) No error.(d)
120. Opinion polls have detected/(a) a ground
swell about/(b) support for the
Socialists./(c) No error./(d)
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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C A D B C D A B D C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B B A C D B C C B D
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A C B C D B B C C D
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A D C C D B C C A C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B A C C D B D C A B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B D C C B D B B B C
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
D A C A D D B A D B
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C A B B C C C C A A
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D A C A D A D B C B
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D D A D C A D D D C
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
A D A C B B B C D D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
A C A B B B D C B A

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 PRACTICE SET–14
Directions (Qs. 1–17) : In these questions, 5. Apparently levels change in response
some parts of the sentence have been to stresses (P)/ fish possess memory
jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange (Q)/ where their heart rate goes up in
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S response to things and their hormone
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the (R)/ and show a ranger of physiological
proper sequence and mark your answer signs (S).
accordingly. Which one of the following is the correct
1. The United States, to sell Uranium, sequence ?
nuclear turbines, fighter planes (P)/ to (a) S Q P R (b) Q S R P
India, is now offering (Q)/ which denied (c) S Q R P (d) Q S P R
even helicopter nuts and screws (R)/ 6. Drug abuse dies down soon after (P)/
and even Patriot missiles (S). that follows every expose (Q)/ but the
Which one of the following is the correct hue and cry (R)/ is an increasing vice
sequence? among party­hopping elites (S).
(a) R Q S P (b) Q R P S Which one of the following is the correct
(c) Q R S P (d) R Q P S sequence?
2. For the what it was when they were just (a) Q P S R (b) S R Q P
a cluster of districts (P)/ inhabitants of (c) Q R S P (d) S P Q R
these fledgling (Q)/ the quality of life 7. The rebellion standing up for their rights
remains pretty much (R)/ but resource­ (P)/ may be slow and sporadic (Q)/
rich States of India (S). youngsters become the unlikely heroes
Which one of the following is the correct (R)/ but it is happening as (S).
sequence? Which one of the following is the correct
(a) Q S P R (b) S Q R P sequence?
(c) Q S R P (d) S Q P R (a) Q S R P (b) P R S Q
3. Some beautiful woman commands (P)/ (c) P S R Q (d) Q R S P
places attract courageous men from 8. Reduction in economic growth of (P)/
faraway lands (Q)/ in much the same be the result of (Q)/ the concerned state
manner as a (R)/ immediate obeisance alone (R)/ poverty may or may not (S).
(S). Which one of the following is the correct
Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
sequence? (a) S P Q R (b) R Q P S
(a) Q R P S (b) R Q S P (c) S Q P R (d) R P Q S
(c) Q R S P (d) R Q P S 9. Even young in feel (P)/ Delhi continues
4. Today cinema do not demand that (P)/ to remain (Q)/ though it is among the
the logic that the themes of oldest capitals in the world (R)/ and
contemporary (Q)/ the lack of grandeur modern in thought (S).
in the music with (R)/ music directors Which one of the following is the correct
often explain (S). sequence?
Which one of the following is the correct (a) P Q R S (b) R S P Q
sequence? (c) P S R Q (d) R Q P S
(a) S Q R P (b) P Q R S 10. The recent relations between the two
(c) S R Q P (d) P R Q S countries (P)/ Indo­US agreements,

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 especially the nuclear pact (Q)/ meant of February 4, 1945 (R)/ to recruit the
to transform (R)/ have been the subject newly decolonised (S).
of much controversy (S). Which one of the following is the correct
Which one of the following is the correct sequence?
sequence? (a) S Q R P (b) R P S Q
(a) R Q S P (b) Q R P S (c) S P R Q (d) R Q S P
(c) R Q P S (d) Q R S P 16. It is giant strides in development (P)/
11. What religion for money or marry (P)/ so that we make (Q)/ more and more
meaning does social freedom (Q)/ their rational like western countries (R)/ high
girl child off to the highest bidder (R)/ time we becomes (S).
hold when people are tempted to Which one of the following is the correct
change (S). sequence ?
Which one of the following is the correct (a) R S P Q (b) S R Q P
sequence? (c) R S Q P (d) S R P Q
(a) R S P Q (b) Q P S R 17. Compared to was an occasion of stately
(c) R P S Q (d) Q S P R pageantry (P)/ the birth of the Republic
12. The deluge in merely managing chaos (Q)/ accompanied by partition riots (R)/
and little or (P)/ Mumbai showed that the dawn of independence (S).
(Q)/ no thought has gone into upgrading Which one of the following is the correct
the city (R)/ successive state sequence?
governments have been (S). (a) S Q R P (b) P R Q S
Which one of the following is the correct (c) S R Q P (d) P Q R S
sequence? ORDERING OF SENTENCES
(a) Q S P R (b) P R Q S Directions (Qs. 18–32) : In the following
(c) Q R P S (d) P S Q R items, each passage consists of six
13. Cricketers fail to zero in on a reason sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the
(P)/ well against a specific opposition final sentence (S6) are given in the beginning
(Q)/ for their playing exceptionally (R)/ and in the end respectively. The middle four
past or present (S). sentences in each have been removed and
jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and
Which one of the following is the correct
S. You are required to find out the proper
sequence?
sequence of the four sentences and choose
(a) S P Q R (b) P S Q R your answer accordingly.
(c) S P R Q (d) P S R Q 18. S1 : The effect of books is two fold.
14. Quite a few in the previous years (P)/ P : Unless you can write it down,
to large chunks of territory that India your poem or idea will probably
said was its (Q)/ over the McMohon die when you do.
Line, with China laying claims (R)/ Q : They preserve knowledge in time
border incursions and clashes had and spread it in space.
taken place (S).
R : Suppose, for example that you
Which one of the following is the correct think of an important idea or a
sequence? beautiful poem.
(a) S P R Q (b) P S Q R S : Even if you do write it down, it
(c) S P Q R (d) P S R Q perishes soon as the mice eat
15. From the days of the African and Asian the paper.
States for their power blocs (P)/ there S6 : But once printing had been
was a mad scramble by the US and discovered, it did not matter how
the Soviet Union (Q)/ Yalta Conference soon you died or how many
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 copies of what you had written Q : He was wet and cold and his
were eaten by mice. home was far away.
Which one of the following is the correct R : An old tiger ran through the rain
sequence? looking for shelter.
(a) Q P R S (b) S R P Q S : While hurrying to his shelter he
(c) Q R P S (d) S P R Q saw an old hut.
19. S1 : The accident occurred in just a S6 : Except for the sound of the rain,
moment. all was quiet.
P : The cyclist was blinded by a Which one of the following is the correct
bullock­cart moving slowly in the sequence?
opposite direction. (a) R P S Q (b) S Q R P
Q : The cyclist from the main road (c) R Q S P (d) S P R Q
did not notice it. 22. S1 : Tim Severin is a writer.
R : The result was a head­on­collision. P : Researching seafaring legend
S : A speeding car came from a side intrigues Tim.
road. Q : Tim is as likely to be found before
S6 : The cyclist was thrown a few feet the mast as before a typewriter.
away. R : Tim is very keen on the ancient
Which one of the following is the correct story of the travels of Brendan.
sequence? S : Tim cannot stop short of a total
(a) P Q S R (b) S R P Q reconstruction of historic
(c) P R S Q (d) S Q P R voyages.
20. S1 : Man is a fighting animal as much S6 : Tim eventually found himself
as a thinking one. facing Atlantic Gale in a small
P : There is no denying the fact that boat.
somewhere in the blood of Which one of the following is the correct
everyone of us there is a war­ sequence ?
dance. (a) Q S P R (b) R P S Q
Q : It is usually the weak and the (c) Q P S R (d) R S P Q
cowardly who fight shy of war. 23. S1 : When he was only three years
R : It excites the inborn pugnacity in old, Mozart could pick out
everyone. melodies on a clavichord.
S : The sight of men fighting moves P : While he was a very young child,
us strangely. he had started to compose
S6 : Their pacificism is only a cloak music.
for their weakness. Q : He published the first
Which one of the following is the correct composition when he was twelve.
sequence? R : By seven he had learned to play
(a) Q R S P (b) P S R Q the violin and organ without
(c) Q S R P (d) P R S Q instruction.
21. S1 : It was dark and it was raining S : By the time he was a young man,
heavily. he had played at concerts in
most of Europe's great cities.
P : With a sigh of relief, the tiger
crawled under the thatched roof S6 : It was evident that he was a
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 Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) P R Q S (b) R P Q S
(c) P R S Q (d) R P S Q
24. S1 : Kanna had to kick open the door,
as his arms were full of shopping.
P : The dog now jumped up and ran
across the room, barking loudly.
Q : The door hit Tommy on the head
and on top of that, Kanna also
tripped over him dropping the
shopping, like a shower on
Tommy.
R : Unfortunately Tommy was now in
front of the bedroom door which
hit him again.
S : This woke Kanna's mother up
and she rushed out of the room
like a whirlwind.
S6 : May be, because he did not want
to be hit on the head a third time.
Tommy hid under the chair.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q P S R (b) S R Q P
(c) Q R S P (d) S P Q R
25. S1 : Diagnosis is an important
component of healthcare.
P : Then came the stethoscope, the
microscope, laboratory tests with
chemicals, screenings and X­
rays.
Q : The first barometer to be used in
determining a health condition
was the pulse, and along with it,
the tongue, throat and eyes.
R : Diagnostic facilities are the
single most important qualitative
element missing in our rural
health services.
S : Now diagnostic technology
includes ultrasonic gadgets and
nuclear equipments which have
found their way into some of our
urban hospitals.
S6 : Doctors at rural health centres
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are left to rely on their own clinical
skill and the stethoscope to
determine the nature and extent
of an illness.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q S P R (b) R P S Q
(c) Q P S R (d) R S P Q
26. S1 : Time is our tyrant.
P : We are chronically aware of the
moving minute hand, even of the
moving second hand.
Q : There are trains to be caught,
cards to be punched, tasks to
be done in specified periods,
records to be broken by fraction
of a second.
R : Our consciousnes of the smallest
units of time is now acute.
S : We have to be.
S6 : To us, for example, the moment
8.17 A.M. means something­
something very important, if it
happens to be the starting time
of our daily train.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) S P R Q (b) P S R Q
(c) S P Q R (d) P S Q R
27. S1 : Sceptics say that writing cannot
be taught; it is too personal a
process, depending too much on
the aptitude of the writer.
P : They could certainly maintain
that offering to teach it is rash
act for anyone to undertake.
Q : For the writer the great virtue of
the written word is that it is
improvable.
R : What can be taught, however, is
preparation : a certain mastery
of your material and orderly
planning of how to set it out.
S : Another thing that can be taught
is revision.
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or altered, sentences and
paragraphs broken up or joined
together, passages added or
taken away, until the writer feels
satisfied that he has expressed
himself as adequately as he can.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) Q S R P (b) P S R Q
(c) P R S Q (d) R S P Q
28. S1 : The energy in coal is chemical
energy.
30. S1 : Human beings are not the natural
P : These compounds were formed
in trees many millions of years
ago and the energy used to build
them was the light of the Sun.
Q : This heat can be used to change
the steam, giving the steam the
energy to expand, which drives
the steam engine.
R : When the coal is burned, the
energy trapped by the trees
millions of years ago is released
and becomes heat.
S : This is the energy that binds the
atoms of the chemical
compounds in coal together.
S6 : The engine transmits mechanical
energy to the machine.
31. S1 : Nature can produce acidity in
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) R Q S P (b) S P R Q
(c) R P S Q (d) S Q R P
29. S1 : After the rain has fallen on the
mountains, most of it sinks into
the ground where it collects in
pools underground.
P : Hence we have the beginnings
of mountain stream.
Q : The water which collects in pools
underground may burst out into
springs and flow down the slope.
R : Some of the water joins the
streams and eventually flows into
bigger rivers which then carry it
to the seas or oceans.
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S : Usually the water at the top of
mountains is clean and pure as
it has not been polluted by men
who usually pollute the rivers
flowing through the plains.
S6 : After a river has flowed through a
human habitation it collects
debris and other waste material.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) R P Q S (b) S Q P R
(c) R Q P S (d) S P Q R
prey of tigers.
P : A tiger becomes man­eater
through stress of
circumstances.
Q : The wounded tiger is
incapacitated
R : The stress of circumstances is
mostly wounds.
S : It cannot hunt its natural prey.
S6 : Then it is compelled to take to a
diet of human flesh.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) R P S Q (b) P R Q S
(c) R P Q S (d) P R S Q
rains.
P : Acid rain has made thousands
of lakes fishless in Scandinavia,
Canada and the United States.
Q : Lightning bolt can form oxides of
nitrogen which in turn form nitric
acid.
R : Recently it has been known that
biological processes in the
oceans are responsible for
production of sulphuric acid.
S : However, it is believed that the
amount of acid produced in
atmosphere by nature is
insignificant when compared to
the amount produced from man­
made sources.
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 S6 : It can damage vegetation and wild (c) Crying
life, corrode steel structures, (d) Complaining
bridges, buildings, statues and 34. TO DEBILITATE
etch car finishes and harm (a) To outlaw (b) To support
human health too.
(c) To weaken (d) To honour
Which one of the following is the correct
35. FERRET
sequence?
(a) Steal (b) Search
(a) P S R Q (b) Q R S P
(c) Forget (d) Fight
(c) P R S Q (d) Q S R P
36. PECUNIARY
32. S1 : There is no organization or
agency controlling activity on the (a) Pertaining to money
Internet. (b) Pertaining to politics
P : This allows for the formation of (c) Pertaining to geography
discussions, exchange of ideas, (d) Pertaining to history
and the spread of information in 37. REPRISAL
free and open member. (a) Loneliness (b) Retaliation
Q : Control is in the hands of (c) Remuneration (d) Pleasure
individuals and local 38. PROPRIETY
organizations, schools, or (a) Rightness (b) Brand name
businesses.
(c) Cultivated land (d) Market share
R : Some people describe the
39. CAVIL
Internet as a form of anarchy,
(a) To play (b) To complain
mainly because there isn't any
central control. (c) To prepare (d) To cut a joke
S : The users come from a variety of 40. EVINCE
countries and cultures, and this (a) To learn
diversity contributes to the (b) To exhibit
Internet's utility and vigour. (c) To resist
S6 : However, a number of laws apply (d) To become infirm
to communications and activities 41. INCENSE
on the Internet, and Internet­wide (a) To become angry
rules of etiquette and rules for (b) To support someone
acceptable behaviour exist.
(c) To become relevant
Which one of the following is the correct
(d) To introduce a new topic
sequence?
42. ATTENUATE
(a) S R Q P (b) Q P S R
(a) To weaken (b) To celebrate
(c) S P Q R (d) Q R S P
(c) To store (d) To swim
SYNONYMS
43. ASCETIC
Directions (Qs. 33–49) : Each of these
questions consists of a word or group of words (a) Fashionable (b) Austere
in capital letters, followed by four words or (c) Articulate (d) Athletic
group of words. Select the word or group of 44. ARABLE
words that is most similar in meaning to the (a) Tolerable
word or group of words in capital letters. (b) Suitable for ploughing
33. COUNTERVAILING (c) Likeable
(a) Argumentative (d) Ardent
(b) Compensating 45. SECEDE
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(c) To flow (d) To withdraw (a) Lacking resources
46. PROFFER (b) Lacking vitality
(a) To apologise (b) To appoint (c) Lacking clarity
(c) To disappear (d) To offer (d) Lacking comfort
47. PREVARICATE 57. ASSIDUOUSLY
(a) To evade (a) Casually (b) Tirelessly
(b) To work hard (c) Without fear (d) Hopeless
(c) To steal 58. INTREPID
(d) To demonstrate (a) Honest (b) Sick
48. PECULATE (c) Timid (d) Ugly
(a) To embezzle (b) To guess 59. CHOLERIC
(c) To study deeply (d) To store (a) Affluent (b) Brave
49. PECKISH (c) Pleasant (d) Tireless
(a) Angry (b) Impudent 60. SPASMODIC
(c) Hungry (d) Smart (a) Ill­humoured (b) Ancient
ANTONYMS (c) Regular (d) Tired
Directions (Qs. 50 to 66) : Each of these 61. TRANSGRESS
questions consists of a word in capital letters, (a) To remain within acceptable limits
followed by four words or group of words.
(b) To observe from a distance
Select the word or group of words that is
furthest in meaning to the word in capital (c) To learn a new language
letters. (c) To go to a foreign country
50. PROCRASTINATE 62. PIFFLING
(a) To be prompt (b) To adjudicate (a) Annoying
(c) To teach (d) To help others (b) Vast amount
51. PROCLIVITY (c) Unnatural
(a) Speed (b) Weakness (d) Lying at a great height
(c) Disrespectful (d) Disinclination 63. CHAFE
52. OUTLANDISH (a) To remain patient
(a) Modern (b) Moderate (b) To get medically examined
(c) Disrespectful (d) Coward (c) To succed in an examination
53. SUPPLICATE (d) To get reprimand
(a) Short of supply 64. EXCRUCIATING
(b) To be arrogant (a) Mild (b) Noisy
(c) To be tolerant (c) Sophisticated (d) Modern
(d) To fall on lean days 65. PUERILE
54. TERSE (a) Inquisitive (b) Matured
(a) Detailed (b) Nasty (c) Impure (d) Original
(c) Advanced (d) Impure 66. GRUMPY
55. CELERITY (a) High­headed (b) Influential
(a) Lack of wisdom (b) Silence (c) Cheerful (d) Affluent
(c) Victory (d) Sluggishness
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 COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. 67 to 95) : In this section
you have six short passages. After each
passage, you will find several questions
based on the passage. First. read a passage,
and then answer the questions based on it.
You are required to select your answers based
on the contents of the passage and opinion
of the author only.
PASSAGE–I
Many present­day boards now
recognise the need for careful succession
planning. The Chief Executive Officer's
succession plans are commonly part of his
annual performance review, and most boards
now devote several meetings a year to the
subject. One crucial decision that boards face
is whether to select one of their own or an
outsider. Unsurprisingly, firms in trouble are
much more likely to look for fresh blood. When
the business is running smoothly, directors
are more than happy to pick an experienced
insider, who will continue along the present
path. Whereas promising senior executives
will often abandon a struggling company,
successful firms tend to have a large pool of
talented managers to choose from.
Occasionally, even a successful company
appoints an outsider who can introduce some
particular expertise. Many utility companies
seek outside Chief Executive Officers to
shepherd them through the complexities of
deregulation. Many boards do consider
outsiders even when the existing Chief
Executive Officer is planning a normal
retirement.
67. The passage conveys that an ailing firm
cannot be revived by the appointment
of a Chief Executive Officer who is an
(a) Outside expert
(b) Experienced insider
(c) Expert in deregulation
(d) Experienced shepherd
68. Successful companies prefer to
promote an inside executive as Chief
Executive Officer for reasons of
(a) Stability of operations
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(b) Higher profits
(c) Market compulsions
(d) Diversification
69. Successful companies sometimes
appoint Chief Executive Officers from
outside because
(a) Their existing executives are
complacent
(b) Distance lends enhancement
(c) They wish to input their expertise
(d) They wish to be better placed than
their competitors
70. What is the main issue in this passage ?
(a) Leadership traits of Chief
Executive Officers
(b) Compensation package of Chief
Executive Officers
(c) Discipline to be inculcated by Chief
Executive Officers
(d) Planning the succession of Chief
Executive Officers
71. Consider the following statements:
1. The compaines are too
complacent and do not address
the problem of succession of their
Chief Executive Officers.
2. Even successful companies do not
have enough talent in their ranks
to pick incumbent to the post of
Chief Executive Officer.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 or 2
PASSAGE–II
Something strange haunts the cultural
landscape of America. Movie makers and
television producers have become the most
powerful, though perhaps not the most careful
historians. It seems fair to say that more
people are getting their history or what they
think is history, from the standard history
books. The phenomenon is probably
unavoidable, yet, if the history as presented
by the movies turns out to be a muddy blur of
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fantasy and fact, the consequences cannot
be good. In the 16th Century, Francis Bacon
said that history makes men wise. It follows
that bad history, trivialized history, history
distorted and sensationalised, can make
them foolish. There is indeed something
disconcerting about the tendency of today's
movies­as­history to construct multicoloured
and sound­tracked edifices of entertainment
on the slender foundation of what appear to
be actual events.
72. Consider the following statements :
1. Movie makers can manipulate the
actual events of history.
2. The quality of standard history
books has deteriorated.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
73. As historians, movie makers are
(a) Both powerful and careful
(b) Powerful but not sticklers for
accuracy
(c) Neither powerful nor careful
(d) Forced to stick to facts
74. Bacon's statement that 'history makes
men wise' is interpreted by the author
as follows:
(a) History aided by technological
support makes men wise
(b) History as plain and actual record
of events makes men wise
(c) A sentimentalised account of
events is good history as it gives
pleasure
(d) Good history cannot dispense with
the help offered by movies
75. Which one of the following statements
best reflects the attitude of the author
in the passage?
(a) The author is all admiration for the
movie makers and television
producers of America
(b) The author regrets that movie
makers and television producers
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of America do not have good
stories
(c) The author does not find fault with
trivialized or distorted history
(d) The author does not really approve
of the rather disturbing trend of
today to rely on movie makers and
television producers to describe
history
76. Consider the following statements:
1. Movies are responsible for the
children in America to neglect their
academic schedules.
2. Children in America are losing
respect for their parents because
of the influence of the technological
advances depicted in the movies
and television programmes.
Which of the statement given above is/
are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
PASSAGE–III
Scientists show that there is a curious
relationship between a lion's life span and the
pattern of spots on each side of its face. Each
spot is associated with the root of a whisker,
and the pattern spots is as characteristic of
an individual lion as is a finger print of a
person. But the placement varies between
the two sides of the face. Males with a greater
degree of asymmetry tend to die younger than
their more evenly­envisaged colleagues. Thus
can a male's life be read in his face: it is his
autobiography.
77. According to the passage, the spots
are:
(a) Associated with hairs growing
round the mouth of a lion
(b) Associated with the lions rubbing
against the roots of trees
(c) Formed owing to cross breeding
between different species of lions
(d) The after­effects of a disease
78. The phrase "evenly­envisaged
colleagues" means:
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(b) Lions with symmetrical spot­
patterns on each side of the face
(c) Scientists who are members of a
society that holds the same
opinion
(d) Those lions whose life spans are
shorter than those of other lions
79. Which one of the following statements
is not correct?
(a) The variation between the patterns
is a pomter to the lion's longevity
(b) There is hardly any variation
between the patterns on the two
sides of a lion's face
(c) The pattern of spots is
characteristic of each individual
lion
(d) The relationship between the
pattern of spots and the life span
of a lion is something strange
80. What is the conclusion of scientists
regarding the placement of spots on
either side of a lion's face?
(a) Males with a greater degree of
irregularity in spot patterns have
shorter life spans
(b) Males with a greater degree of lack
of ordered spot patterns have
longer life spans
(c) Males with very few spots on their
bodies die younger
(d) Males with evenly placed spots on
both sides of the face die sooner
81. Why is the lion's face his autobiography
? (b) Exonerates a person of his act of
(a) The lion's face shows all aspects
of his life like an autobiography
(b) The lion is the author of his own
life story
(c) The lion's spots appear late in life
like an autobiography
(d) The lion's life span can be judged
from the lion's face
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PASSAGE IV
As I write, highly civilized human beings
are flying overhead, trying to kill me. They do
not feel any enmity against me as an
individual, nor I against them. They are "only
doing their duty," as the saying goes. Most
of them are kind­hearted law­abiding men who
would never dream of committing murder in
private life. But if one of them succeeds in
blowing me to pieces, he will still be able to
sleep without any degree of compunction. He
is serving his country, which has the power
to absolve him from evil.
82. The people who are flying overhead are
called highly civilized because they
(a) Are kind­hearted
(b) Are doing their duty
(c) Are trained bombers
(d) Draw hefty salaries
83. The person who succeeds in killing the
author will
(a) Never sleep undisturbed
(b) Be without any remorse
(c) Suffer a lot
(d) Consider himself a sinner
84. The reason why they are trying to kill
the author is that
(a) They have murderous instincts
(b) They have a grudge against the
author
(c) They have an assigned job
(d) The author is not as law­abiding
as they are
85. In this passage the author assumes
that doing one's duty to one's country.
(a) Heighrens one's sensibility
killing
(c) Makes one kind­hearted
(d) Makes one desist from doing
anything unscrupulous
86. What is the author's attitude to the
ways of civilzed societies?
(a) Sarcastic (b) Indifferent
(c) Hostile (d) Casual
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All attempts to detect oxygen in the
atmosphere of Mars have been unsuccessful,
and it can be concluded that the amount of
oxygen is not more than one­thousandth part
of the amount in the Earth's atmosphere.
Indirect evidence of oxygen is provided by the
ruddy colour of Mars, which is unique among
the heavenly bodies. This red colour is
suggestive of rocks that have been completely
oxidized and it may be contrated with the
grey or brownish colour of the rocks on the
Moon, which have remained unoxidised
because of the absence of oxygen. It appears
probable that Mars may be a planet where
the weathering of rocks followed by their
oxidation, had resulted in the almost
complete depletion of oxygen from the
atmosphere.
87. The amount of oxygen available in the
atmosphere of Mars is
(a) Probably very small
(b) None at all
(c) A thousand times more than that
in the Earth's atmosphere
(d) About as much as there is in the
Moon's atmosphere
88. The reason suggested by the writer for
the difference in colour between the
rocks on Mars and those on the Moon
is that
(a) Mars is very cold compared to
other planets
(b) There is no oxygen at all in the
atmosphere of the Moon
(c) The rocks on Mars have become old
(d) The rocks on Mars are unoxidized
89. According to the passage:
(a) The amount of oxygen in Mars has
remained constant
(b) Once there was more oxygen in
the atmosphere of Mars than there
is now
(c) At one time Mars was swept by
fire, which turned the rocks into a
reddish colour
(d) Severe storms caused the
weathering of rocks
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90. The presence of colouration in Mars is
quite suggestive of the presence of :
(a) Brownish rocks in the atmosphere
(b) Grey and brown rocks on the Moon
(c) Oxygen in the atmosphere in the
past
(d) No oxygen at all in the atmosphere
PASSAGE–VI
I passed all the other courses that I
took at my university, but I could never pass
botany. This was because all botany students
had to spend several hours a week in a
laboratory looking through a microscope at
plant cells, and I could never see through a
microscope. I never once saw a cell through
a microscope. This used to enrage my
instructor. He would wander around the
laboratory pleased with the progress all the
students were making in drawing the involved
and, so I am told, interesting structure of
flower cells, until he came to me. I would just
be standing there. "I cannot see anything, I
would say." He would begin patiently enough,
explaining how anybody can see through a
microscope, but he would always end up in
fury, claiming that I too could see through a
microscope but just pretended that I couldn't.
"It takes away from the beauty of flowers
anyway," I used to tell him. "We are not
concerned with beauty in this course", he
would say. "We are concerned solely with
what I may call the mechanics of flowers."
"Well", I'd say, "I can't see anything". "Try it
just once again", he'd say, and I would put
my eye to the microscope and see nothing
at all, except now and again a nebulous milky
substance–a phenomenon of maladjustment,
"You were supposed to see a vivid, restless
clockwork of sharply defined plant cells." "I
see what looks like a lot of milk", I would tell
him. This, he claimed, was the result of my
not having adjusted the microscope properly,
so he would readjust it for me, or rather, for
himself. And I would look again and see milk.
91. The author thinks that he could not
pass the botany examination because
(a) He did not take any interest in the
subject
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(c) He did not like microscopes
(d) His teacher was not devoted to job
92. The difference in attitude between the
instructor and the author was that while
the
(a) Instructor was patient with the
microscope; the author was
impatient with it
(b) Instructor was concerned with the
mechanics of flowers; the author
was concerned more with the
beauty of flowers
(c) Instructor could adjust the
microscope properly, the author
did not learn to adjust the
microscope
(d) Instructor was interested in
flowers, the author was
disinterested in the beauty of
flowers
93. The instructor was enraged with the
author's persistent failure to see cells
because he thought that the author
(a) Pretended not to see them
(b) W as only interested in the
mechanics of flowers
(c) Could only see a nebulous milky
substance
(d) Lacked common sense
94. The author thought that the instructor
(a) Attached too much singificance to
the laboratory work
(b) Failed to appreciate brilliant
students
(c) Was himself pretending to be a
scholary person
(d) Used to get upset with him
95. Plant­cells under the microscope
looked like milk to the author because
the instructor
(a) Actually adjusted the microscope
for himself
(b) Adjusted the microscope for the
whole class
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(c) Was solely concerned with the
mechanics of flowers
(d) Was solely concerned with the
mechanics of the microsoper
Directions (Qs. 96 to 105) : You are given
four alternative meanings to each idiom/
phrase. Choose the most appropriate one.
96. A BREAD­AND­BUTTER LETTER
(a) An appointment letter
(b) A contract termination letter
(c) A letter to thank a host
(d) A request to get donation for a
noble cause
97. CLOAK­AND­DAGGER
(a) Involving intrigue
(b) To become very weak
(c) Family feud
(d) Fond of hunting
98. A FAIR CRACK OF THE WHIP
(a) To go out for morning walk
(b) To get a fair chance
(c) To get unexpected success
(d) To be routed
99. THE WORSE FOR WEAR
(a) Worn out (b) Improbable
(c) Far off (d) Frightening
100. IN THE CLEAR
(a) Without any money
(b) W ithout any knowledge of
traditions
(c) Very friendly
(d) No longer in danger
101. TAKE UP THE CUDGELS
(a) To support somebody
(b) To start a new business
(c) To go on a holiday
(d) To relax
102. AS THE CROW FLIES
(a) To wander in jungles
(b) In a straight line
(c) To protect environment
(d) To travel to a foreign land
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103. TO CHAMP AT THE BIT
(a) To be careless in making
preparations
(b) To show off
(c) To be restlessly impatient
(d) To win in a tournament
104. WITH A FLEA IN ONE'S EAR
(a) To know secrets
(b) To have severe headache
(c) To be rebuked
(d) To flatter someone
105. PIE IN THE SKY
(a) Beautiful surroundings
(b) Event unlikely to happen
(c) Rainy season
(d) Foreign traditions
SPOTTING ERRORS
Directions (Qs. 106 to 120) :
(i) In this Section a number of senences
are given. The sentences are underlined
in three separate parts and each one
is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each
sentence to find out whether there is
an error in any underlined part. No
sentence has more than one error.
When you find an error in any one of
the underlined parts (a), (b) or (c),
choose that part as your answer. You
may feel that there is no error in a
sentence. In that case letter (d) will
signify a 'No error' response.
(ii) You are to choose only one response
for each question. (If you indicate more
than one response, your answer will be
considered wrong.) Errors may be in
grammar, word usage or idioms. There
may be a word missing or there may
be a word which should be removed.
(iii) You are not required to correct the error.
You are required only to choose your
answer.
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106. Meals will be served (a)/ outside on the
terrace. (b)/ weather allowing. (c)/ No
error (d)
107. That store (a)/ hadn't hardly (b)/ any of
those goods. (c)/ No error (d)
108. The moral of the entire novel (a)/ is how
money doesn't (b)/ make you happy.
(c)/ No error (d)
109. Of all the teachers I have ever met, (a)/
Dr. Subramaniam is the (b)/ most
remarkable teacher. (c)/ No error (d)
110. The world today is totally (a)/ different
than we have seen (b)/ in the last
century. (c)/ No error (d)
111. I can't see much (a)/ likelihood between
(b)/ him and his father. (c)/ No error (d)
112. I needed that money (a)/ so desperately,
it was (b)/ like manna from heaven
when it arrived. (c)/ No error (d)
113. It's difficult to make friends (a)/ with her;
she's constantly (b)/ in the offensive.
(c)/ No error (d)
114. She claimed to have (a)/ seen
manifestations of dead people (b)/ in
the haunted house. (c)/ No error (d)
115. The company took a gamble by (a)/
cutting the price of its products, (b)/ and
it paid up. (c)/ No error (d)
116. Anurag is eclipsed by his wife, (a)/ who
is much cleverer and (b)/ more amusing
than he is. (c)/ No error (d)
117. When the rules for police procedure (a)/
were laid up, (b)/ a lot of grey areas
remained. (c)/ No error (d)
118. Although there was still (a)/ a faint
hearbent, the patient was (b)/ for all intents
and purposes dead. (c)/ No error (d)
119. Two of the mountain climbers (a)/ were
suffering (b)/ with frost­bite. (c)/ No error
(d)
120. The street lights (a)/ come in at dusk
and (b)/ go off at dawn. (c)/ No error (d)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
d c a c b b a c d b
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D A C A D B C C D B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
C D A A C D C B C B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
D B B C B A B A B B
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
A A B B D D A A C A
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
D A B A D C A C C C
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A B A A B C B A C D
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
D A B B D D A B B A
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D B B C B A A B B C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
A B A D A C A B A D
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
A B C C B C B B C B
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B B C B C B B C C D

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 PRACTICE SET–15
Directions (Qs. 1–8) : Each of the following Directions (Qs. 9 to 24) : Each of the
eight sentences has a blank space and four following 16 items consists of a word in
words are given after the sentence. Out of capital letters, followed by four words or
these four choices, select the word which you groups of words. Select the word or group of
consider the most appropriater for the blank words that is most similar in meaning to the
space. word in capital letters.
1. His .......... soon had the crowd booing 9. CONTRAPTION
his opponents. (a) Window (b) Forest
(a) audition (b) oratory (c) Device (d) Valley
(c) arrogance (d) audacity 10. GRUMPY
2. In the absence of my commanding (a) Careless
officer, I acted on my own .......... (b) Bad­tempered
(a) attribute (b) brain (c) Stylish
(c) initiative (d) intention (d) Hungry
3. The doean tried to retain control of the 11. DISPARATE
situation on campus, but his attempt (a) Difficult
was .......... by the board of trustees. (b) Hot
(a) thwarted (b) witnessed (c) Ugly
(c) justified (d) disclosed (d) Different in kind
4. His story is .......... in the literal sense 12. MENIAL
of the word. (a) Unskilled (b) Tall
(a) creditworthy (b) incredible (c) Affluent (d) Sick
(c) unaccredited (d) accredited 13. MYRIAD
5. The shortcomings of the writer's (a) Luminous (b) Mean
analysis are .......... by his clarity in (c) Large number (d) Jealous
explaning financial complexity and the 14. THRONG
sheer importance of this text. (a) Excitement
(a) demonstrated (b) alleviated (b) Crowded mass of people
(c) magnified (d) offset (c) Danger
6. This was a tricky question which left (d) Suspense
him .......... for an answer. 15. CELERITY
(a) discovering (b) obvious (a) Quickness
(c) groping (d) glad (b) Bachelorhood
7. Because the ice grains in slush are so (c) Lineage
loosely bonded, it is .......... and thus can (d) Backwardness
cause an avalanche even in gentle slopes.
16. RECLUSE
(a) unstable (a) Hospitable (b) Humorous
(b) flexible (c) Withdrawn (d) Effective
(c) compact 17. VIRTUOSO
(d) interdependent (a) Futuristic
8. It .......... him to ask for a loan. (b) Stubborn
(a) frowned (b) galled (c) Prompt
(c) angered (d) admonished (d) Exceptionally skilled
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 18. EXTOL 28. ODDS AND ENDS
(a) Steal (b) Praise (a) Quarrelsome persons
(c) Exterior (d) Excess (b) Various intentions
19. UBIQUITOUS (c) Miscellaneous things
(a) Admired by all (d) Nonsense
(b) Scientifically­minded 29. TO PICK UP THE GAUNTLET
(c) Liberal (a) To accept felicitation
(d) Present everywhere (b) To accept a challenge
20. PROPENSITY (c) To accept bribe
(a) Prophesy (b) Lucrativeness (d) To accept a senior post
(c) Tendency (d) Freshness 30. TO COOL ONE'S HEELS
21. CAJOLE (a) To give a cold treatment to
(a) Coax (b) Evince somebody
(c) Congratulate (d) Clarify (b) To be kept waiting for sometime
22. PROPITIOUS (c) To go for a holiday
(a) Oblivious (b) Obnoxious (d) To settle a controversial issue
(c) Favourable (d) Risky 31. TO CUT THE GORDIAN KNOT
23. INCIPIENT (a) To perform an opening ceremony
(a) Indecisive (b) Beginning (b) To solve a difficult problem
(c) Congruous (d) Incisive (c) To get a sharp injury
24. CONSTERNATION (d) To go for mountaineering
(a) Dismay (b) Conspiracy 32. AN OLIVE BRANCH
(c) Constraint (d) Delay (a) An offer of peace
Directions (Qs. 25 to 39) : In this section, (b) An idea
you are given four alternative meanings to (c) A lady
each idiom/phrase. Choose the most (d) A wicked person
appropriate one. 33. THE PRIMROSE PATH
25. FABIAN POLICY (a) A modern marketplace
(a) Dictatorial policy (b) The pursuit of pleasure
(b) Democratic policy (c) Right of self­determination
(c) Market policy (d) Process using high technology
(d) Policy of using gradual reforms 34. ANY OLD HOW
26. TO KICK THE BUCKET (a) Untidy (b) Unpredictable
(a) To start an account (c) A horror movie (d) By chance
(b) To start a sea journey 35. LEAD SOMEBODY TO THE ALTAR
(c) To die (a) To make somebody to learn
(d) To start agricultural activity games
27. TO EAT HUMBLE PIE (b) To marry somebody
(a) To eat slowly (c) To arrest somebody
(b) To have an excellent dish (d) To pass judgement
(c) To live in a modest manner 36. TO GO FOR THE JUGULAR
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 (b) To make a destructive attack P : against the patriarchal order
(c) To go to watch a circus Q : women had to struggle
(d) To go for hunting R : to get into parliament in
37. IN PAWN significant numbers
(a) To feel better (b) Confused S : but elsewhere in the world too
(c) Very busy (d) Pledged Which one of the following is the correct
38. TO MIND ONE'S P'S and Q'S sequence?
(a) To have an illegible handwriting (a) SPQR (b) RQPS
(b) To overdress (c) SQPR (d) RPQS
(c) To be careful and polite 43. One of the central
(d) To remember poetry by heart P : issues taken up by the G8
Summit
39. TOUCH­AND­GO
Q : in the context of climate change
(a) A weak person
R : at Gleneagles is the challenge
(b) Uncertain as to the result
of reducing greenhouse gas
(c) To catch a thief emissions
(d) A tough competitor S : and most contentious
Directions (Qs. 40 to 55) : In the following Which one of the following is the correct
items, some parts of the sentence have been sequence?
jumbled up. You are required to rearrange
(a) SPRQ (b) QRPS
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the (c) SRPQ (d) QPRS
proper sequence and mark in your Answer 44. Technology helps
Sheet accordingly P : unskilled to skilled work and
40. Even today thereby
P : line to save the forests Q : to achieve a paradigm shift from
Q : it is the committed minority R : move large numbers of the rural
R : in the firing poor
S : of forest officers who stand S : from the primary to the secondary
and tertiary sectors of the
Which one of the following is the correct
economic activity
sequence?
Which one of the following is the correct
(a) PSRQ (b) QRSP
sequence?
(c) PRSQ (d) QSRP
(a) SRPQ (b) QPRS
41. Our
(c) SPRQ (d) QRPS
P : society has got used
45. It does seem funny
Q : and is unable to
P : when the existing ones to tackle
R : tolerate even statements of fact public smoking
S : to sweeping issues under the Q : that new laws on curbing indirect
carpet
R : influences of smoking are being
Which one of the following is the correct formulated
sequence?
S : have been effectively
(a) QRPS (b) PSQR implemented
(c) QSPR (d) PRQS Which one of the following is the correct
42. Not only in India sequence?

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 (a) QSPR (b) PRQS (a) RPQS (b) QSRP
(c) QRPS (d) PSQR (c) RSQP (d) QPRS
46. The huge expenditure 50. Clearly
P : into building state­of­the art P : system in India thrives on
laboratories learning by rote
Q : on research and development Q : cultural runs deep because the
has mostly gone education
R : but India is still lagging behind R : and downplays questioning
when it comes to innovation S : lack of intellectual property
S : buying new gadgetry, updating Which one of the following is the correct
tools research
sequence?
Which one of the following is the correct
(a) RPQS (b) SQPR
sequence?
(c) RQPS (d) SPQR
(a) QPSR (b) RSPQ
51. What is missing
(c) QSPR (d) RPSQ
P : that has increasingly led to a drift
47. ISRO's upcoming
of
P : direct to most Indian homes
Q : stream to engineering and
Q : is expected to be the spur for
technology
beaming TV channels
R : talent from the pure science
R : to be launched in mid­December
S : though, is scientific temper
S : power­packed satellite INSAT­4A
Which one of the following is the correct
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
sequence?
(a) SRPQ (b) QPRS
(a) PRQS (b) SQRP
(c) SPRQ (d) QRPS
(c) PQRS (d) SRQP
48. There is 52. In the
P : the regulatory framework laws P : psychologists, psychiatrists and
social workers
Q : increase activity in India
Q : in marriage counselling in India
R : and services to help
R : trained in counselling act as
S : also the need to improve
marriage counsellors
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence? S : absence of any certification
(a) SPRQ (b) RQSP Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(c) SQRP (d) RPSQ
(a) PRSQ (b) SQPR
49. The new technology
(c) PQSR (d) SRQP
P : of industrialised countries in
scientific 53. When the
Q : may also weaken the dominance P : year ago, the extent of damage
it
R : and technological innovations in
favour of Q : Tsunami hit the coastline of
S : the less wealthy but technology Nagapattinam
savvy nations R : caused to agricultural land was
Which one of the following is the correct unimaginable
sequence? S : in Tamil Nadu more than a

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 Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) RSQP (b) QPRS
(c) RPQS (d) QSPR
54. The fall in
P : Forest Department find hard to
live down
Q : the number of tigers in two key
reserves
R : the State Government and its
S : in Rajasthan is a scandal
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) QSRP (b) PRSQ
(c) QRSP (d) PSRQ
55. An apolitical
P : of conviction, K.R. Narayanan
has left
Q : and no controversies
R : President with the courage
S : behind a virtuous life
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) RQSP (b) SPRQ
(c) RPSQ (d) SQRP
Directions (Qs. 56 to 70) : In this section a
number of sentences are given. The
sentences are divided into three separate
parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and
(c). Read each sentence to find out whether
there is an error in any part. No sentence
has more than one error. When you find an
error in any one of the parts (a), (b) or (c),
indicate your response on the separate
Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You
may feel that there is no error in a sentence.
In that case letter (d) will signify a 'No error'
response.
(ii) You are to indicate only one response for
each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you
indicate more than one response, your answer
will be considered wrong.) Errors may be in
grammar, word usage or idioms. There may
be a word missing or there may be a word
which should be removed.
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(iii) You are not required to correct the error.
You are required only to indicate your
response in the Answer Sheet.
56. (a) As soon as/(b) the clock strike five/
(c) they down tools and off they go./(d)
No error.
57. (a) Amit needs marry/(b) a down­to­earth
person/(c) who will organise his life for
him./(d) No error.
58. (a) Unless their paths diverged/(b)
Lennon and McCartney wrote/(c) many
hits together./(d) No error.
59. (a) The plans have been under/(b)
discussion for a year now,/(c) but no
decision has reached./(d) No error.
60. (a) She certainly has gone up/(b) in my
estimation since she/(c) told the
Manager what she thought of him./(d)
No error.
61. (a) The Minister has put/(b) a different
gloss on recent/(c) developments in
Middle East./(d) No error.
62. (a) Two newspaper did/(b) an very
effective hatched job/(c) on the Prime
Minister's achievements./(d) No error.
63. (a) The fact that I do not like/(b) your
fiance is neither here nor there/(c) what
matters is what you feel./(d) No error.
64. (a) Your argument was clear/(b) to us
from the start/(c) there's no need to
labour the point./(d) No error.
65. (a) On the land turtle/(b) is ungainly/(c)
but in the water it is very agile./(d) No
error.
66. (a) I am going to bed/(b) and you would
be well/(c) advised to do likely./(d) No
error.
67. (a) You must make up the/(b) time you
wasted this afternoon/(c) by working
late over tonight./(d) No error.
68. (a) I could not/(b) remember story to
tell the children/(c) so I made one up
as I went along./(d) No error.
69. (a) Critics of government policy/(b)
argue that the new measures
introduced to fight/(c) crime are simply
papering on the cracks./(d) No error.
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 70. (a) Rupa was driven from past to pillar/ (c) Prevention of neo­literates
(b) and each person she spoke to/(c) dropping into illiteracy
was more unhelpful than the last./(d) (d) Opening more universities.
No error. 72. In this passage what is one of the steps
Directions (Qs. 71 to 94) : In this section for continued education?
you have four short passages. After each (a) Starting short­term courses
passage, you will find several questions (b) Opening more rural libraries
based on the passage. First, read Passage (c) Making education a fundamental
I, and answer the questions based on it. Then right
go on to the other passages. You are required
(d) Making education a subject in the
to select your answers based on the contents
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of the passage and opinion of the author only.
73. What was the number of illiterates in
Passage–I 1961?
Incredible though it may seem, while the (a) 37.3 crore (b) 35.3 crore
percentage of literacy in India has been going
(c) 33.3 crore (d) 2 crore
up, the number of illiterates has also been
74. What is the paradox referred to in the
increasing. Thus, according to the 1966
passage?
figures there were 353 million illiterates in the
country—20 million more than in 1961. During (a) The number of illiterates has
the same period the percentage of literacy decreased while the percentage of
literacy has increased
went up from 24 to 29 per cent. The
explanation for this paradox lies in the rapid (b) The number of literates has
growth of population which has outpaced increased while the percentage of
whatever little progress has been achieved in literacy has gone down
literacy. For instance from 1951 to 1961, (c) The number of literates and the
literacy increased at an annual average rate percentage of illiterates have both
of 0.7 per cent while the country's population decreased
grew by 2.15 per cent every year. But the (d) The number of illiterates and the
population explosion is not entirely percentage of literacy have both
responsible for the growing number of increased.
illiterates. The apathy of most states in failing 75. What was the percentage of literacy in
to tackle the problem of adult literacy is also 1961?
partly to blame. Till now, they have shown (a) 5 (b) 19
little awareness of the magnitude of the (c) 20 (d) 24
problem. Moreover, follow up measures to 76. What has been the annual average rate
prevent neo­literates from relapsing into of increase in literacy from 1951 to
illiteracy is just as important as the initail adult 1961?
literacy campaigns. Here too, the State (a) 0.7 per cent (b) 2.15 per cent
Education authorities have been negligent.
(c) 5.0 per cent (d) 7.0 per cent
Not sufficient provision has been made for
77. What is meant by neo­literates?
'continued education'. This can be done by
setting up more rural libraries. adult schools (a) Potential literate persons
and correspondence courses. (b) University teachers
71. Which of the following is as important (c) Research scholars
as the literacy campaign? (d) People who become newly literate
(a) A new policy on education 78. What is the cause of the paradox
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 (a) Shortage of funds for the education
sector
(b) Absence of jobs for the educated.
(c) Rapid increase in population.
(d) No follow up measures for
continued education.
79. Which of the following statements is/
are correct?
I. Population explosion is entirely
responsible for the growing number
of illiterates.
II. The indifference on the part of the
Central Government to tackle the
problem of adult literacy has been
the main culprit.
Select the correct answer by using the
code given below
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
Passage–II
It is an old saying that knowledge is power.
Education is an instrument which imparts
knowledge and, therefore, indirectly controls
power. Therefore, ever since the dawn of
civilisation persons in power have always tried
to supervise or control education. It has been
the handmaid of the ruling class. During the
Christian Era the ecclesiastics controlled the
institution of education and diffused among
the people the gospel of the Bible and religious
teachings. These gospels and teachings were
no other than a philosophy for the
maintenance of the existing society. It taught
the poor man to be meek and to earn his
bread with the sweat of his brow, while the
priests and the landlords lived in luxury, fought
duels for the slightest offence. During the
Renaissance, education passed more from
the clutches of the priests into the hands of
the princes. In other words, it became more
secular. It was also due to the growth of the
nation state and powerful monarchs who
united the country under their rule. Thus,
under the control of the monarch, education
began to devise and preach the infallibility of
its master, the monarch or king. It also
invented and supported fantastic theories like
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the Divine Right Theory and that the king can
do no wrong. With the advent of the Industrial
Revolution, education took a different turn and
had to please the new masters. It now no
longer remained the privilege of the baron
class but was thrown open to the new rich
merchant class of society. Yet education was
still confined to the few elite. The philosophy
which was in vogue during this period was
that of 'Laissez Faire' restricting the function
of the state to the mere keeping of law and
order while, on the other hand, in practice
the law of the jungle prevailed in the form of
free competition and the survival of the fittest.
80. During the Christian Era who controlled
the education system?
(a) The Government
(b) The common people
(c) The church and priests
(d) The monarch
81. What does the hand­maid of the ruling
class mean?
(a) Private maid­servants of the prince
(b) Mistress of the prince
(c) The economy under the authority
of the prince
(d) Something fully under the control
of the ruling class
82. Consider the following statements:
I. During the Renaissance education
became less sucular.
II. Under the Laissez Faire approach,
it was believed that king can do
no wrong.
Which of the given statements is/are
correct?
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
83. Whom does the term infallibility refer
to in the given passage?
(a) Kings
(b) Scholars
(c) Priests
(d) Social reformers
84. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
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(a) the poor man was thought to be
beloved of the God.
(b) it was thought that the poor man
must earn his bread by hard work.
(c) approach of survival of the fittest
prevailed.
(d) function of the State was confined
only to
Passage–III
Progress in life depends a good deal on
crossing one threshold after another. Some
time a man watched his little nephew try to
write his name. It was hard work, very hard
work. The little boy had arrived at a threshold.
Today he writes his name with comparative
ease. Now a new threshold confronts him.
This is the way with all of us. As soon as we
cross one threshold, as soon as we conquer
one difficulty, a new difficulty appears, or
should appear. Some people make the
mistake of streering clear of thresholds.
Anything that requires genuine thinking and
use of energy they avoid. They prefer to stay
in a rut where thresholds are not met.
Probably, they have been at their job a
number of years. Things are easy for them.
They make no effort to seek out new
obstacles to overcome. Real progress stops
under such circumstances. Some middle­
aged and elderly people greatly enrich their
thresholds. One went into an entirely new
business when he was past middle life and
made a success of it. De Morgan didn't start
to write novels until he was past sixty.
Psychologists have discovered that man can
continue to learn throughout life. And it is
undoubtedly better to try, and fail than not to
try at all. Then one can be placed in the
category of the Swiss mountaineer of whom
it was said, "He died climbing". When a new
difficulty rises to obstruct your path, do not
complain. Accept the challenge. Determine
to cross this threshold as you have crossed
numerous other threshold in your past life. In
the words of the poet "do not rest, but strive
to pass 'from dream to dream".
85. Which one of the following statements
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is true?
(a) One can learn new things only upto
the age of 35 years
(b) University is the best place for
learning
(c) A person can continue to learn
whole his life
(d) One should cease to learn new
things after a certain age
86. Which one of the following statements
is true?
(a) One should use technology in
learning new things
(b) One should not waste his energy
in crossing one threshold to another
(c) One should always seek guidance
of elders
(d) One should continue to face
obstacles which confront him
87. Which one of the following statements
is true?
(a) A person can be successful only if
he does not cross many thresholds
(b) De Morgan was a renowned
mountaineer
(c) A reference has been made of a
Dutch mountaineer
(d) One should not lament if he faces
new obstacles
88. According to this passage, progress in
life depends on which one of the
following factors?
(a) Energy conservation
(b) Human resource development
(c) Showing perseverance in crossing
obstacles, one after another
(d) Remaining contented with one's
job
89. When does real progress stop?
(a) When there is poor governance
(b) When economy of the country is
in bad shape
(c) When people refrain from finding
new obstacles to overcome
(d) When percentage of illiteracy
increases
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 Passage–IV 91. What are human beings bound by?
Scientists tell us that without the presence (a) Sense of security
of the cohesive force among the atoms that (b) Love
comprise this globe of ours, it would crumble (c) Fear of God
to pieces and we would cease to exist and
even as there is cohesive force in blind (d) Self inerest
matters, so must there be in all things 92. Consider the following statements:
animate and the name for that cohesive force I. The Supreme Law of our being has
among animate beings is love. We have to been explained by scientists
learn to use that force among all that lives, II. According to scientists, centrifugal
and in the use of it consists our knowledge force is greater than cohesive force
of God. Where there is love there is life; among the atoms.
hatered leads to destruction. Life persists in
Which of the given statements is/are
middle of destruction. Only under that law
correct?
would a well­ordered society be intelligible
and life worth­living. (a) I only (b) II only
The sum total of the energy of mankind is (c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
not to bring us down but to lift us up, and that 93. What does centripetal force mean?
is the result of the definite, of unconscious (a) A force which draws things towards
working of the law of love. The fact that the centre
mankind persists shows that the cohesive (b) A force working away from the centre
force is greater than the disruptive force,
(c) Gravitational force
centripetal force greater than centrifugal. If
love be not the law of our being, there is no (d) Atomic repulsion
escape from a periodical recurrence of war, 94. Consider the following statements:
each succeeding one outdoing the preceding I. Mankind persists because
in ferocity. All the teachers that ever lived have cohesive force is less than
preached this law with more or less vigour. If centripetal force.
love was not law of life, life would not have II. Cohesive force does not exist
persisted in the midst of death. Life is a
among the beasts.
perpetual triumph over the grave. If there is a
fundamental distinction between man and Which of the given statements is/are
beast, it is the former's progressive correct?
recognition of the law and its application in (a) I only (b) II only
practice to his own personal life. All the saints (c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
of the world ancient and modern, approve of Directions (Qs. 95 to 104) : In the following
that Supreme Law of our being. The the brute items, each passage consists of six
in us seems so often to gain an easy triumph sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the
is true enough. That however does not final sentence (S6) are given in the beginning.
disprove the law. It shows the difficulty of The middle four sentences in each have been
practice. removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
90. What does our knowledge of God P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out
consist in? the proper sequence of the four sentences
(a) Believing that God helps the poor and mark accordingly in the Answer Sheet.
and the downtrodden 95. S1 : Brian Lara has become the most
(b) Understanding his omnipresence productive batsman in the long
(c) Learning to love all living things history of Test cricket.
(d) Learning that sinful acts lead to S6 : A trot to the bowler's end and the
destruction deed was done.
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 P : It was a clever stroke created as
if upon a whim and yet
calculated.
Q : A delicate glance to fine leg was
all it took to pass, 11, 174
notches collected by Allan
Border during his lengthy
occupation.
R : Certainly, he knew the exact
position of the fieldsman.
S : Lara seems to anticipate the
length and direction of the ball.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) QPSR (b) SRQP
(c) QRSP (d) SPQR
96. S1 : Fintness of the body requires a
balanced life­style.
S6 : There is no need for expensive
medicines and its side effects.
P : Besides balanced life­style, there
is a need to daily practice of
yogasanas.
Q : Many illnesses are prevented
when we lead a balanced life.
R : This will keep practitioners fit,
disease free and lively.
S : Prime reasons for disease are
imbalances in our food, sleep,
thought and other habits.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) PRQS (b) QSPR
(c) PSQR (d) QRPS
97. S1 : There were four major wars
between Peru and Ecuador for 57
years and thousands of people died.
S6 : Not one shot has been fired
since 1998.
P : Now, thousands of people visit
this beautiful park every month.
Q : I suggested a peace proposal that
the disputed territory should be
converted into a national park and
managed by both the countries.
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R : Thereafter, the disputed territory
was converted into a national
peace park and both countries
planted trees there.
S : After three years of negotiations,
both the countries signed the
peace agreement in 1998.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) QSRP (b) RPQS
(c) QPRS (d) RSQP
98. S1 : If you are unable to sleep well,
often wake up at night, then you
are suffering from a sleep
disorder.
S6 : Not many people realise that they
have a sleep disorder, which can
lead to several health problems.
P : Sleep disorder can be dangerous
and gets worse as you age.
Q : There is documented evidence of
accidents, less work output and
depression due to sleep
disorders.
R : Not only does sleep disorder
result in sleep deprivation, but it
can also threaten your life.
S : According to experts, sleep
disorder is a major health hazard
and has been found to be worse
than drunken driving.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) RQPS (b) SPQR
(c) RPQS (d) SQPR
99. S1 : Indian cities are facing an
enormous disparity between
demand and supply of vital
services and infrastructure.
S6 : This requires huge investments.
P : Water supply, waste disposal,
transport, power, housing and
sanitation are some of the areas
of concern.
Q : We have to aggressively work at
enhancing both our physical and
social infrastructure.
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 R : Infrastructure is not just about
roads, drains and water supply.
S : Housing, schools and hospitals
form the fabric of our social
infrastructure.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) PSRQ (b) QRSP
(c) PRSQ (d) QSRP
100. S1 : Yet, we have as a people shown
great resilience.
S6 : The question is how we can
integrate better as a society so
that the march towards
economic freedom and world
power status is aided, not
hampered.
P : Despite the yawning disparity in
the Indian society, we have a very
high level of satisfaction quotient.
Q : Our belief in our collective destiny
has never been in doubt.
R : This is true even when the Indian
society is compared with those
of developed nations.
S : Always accommodating and
reinventing to make things work.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) SQPR (b) RPQS
(c) SPQR (d) RQPS
101. S1 : In 1882, a young man from
Bengal travelled to Karwar to
holiday with his brother.
S6 : Even now, it's easy to see what
inspired Tagore.
P : The playwright?
Q : So bewitched was the youth, he
wrote his first play, a masterpiece
titled 'Prakritir Pratisodh'.
R : A revolutionary called
Rabindranath Tagore.
S : He arrived to find the most
beautiful rendezvous of water and
land he had ever seen.
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Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) PQSR (b) SRPQ
(c) PRSQ (d) SQPR
102. S1 : All who ever took a pen in hand
must have at some time felt
baffled.
S6 : So it is always well to be as
certain as possible about the
facts or opinions which one
means to put on paper.
P : A common reason is that the
writer has not tidied up his
thoughts in advance.
Q : Perhaps they do not really know
what they mean; very often they
have not got their ideas properly
sorted out before they started to write.
R : There are several causes for that
vexing condition.
S : People often say "I know what I
mean, but I can's say it".
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) QSPR (b) RPSQ
(c) QPSR (d) RSPQ
103. S1 : For a long time, I could not decide
whether I should speak to her or
not.
S6 : At last I moved my lips and told
her that her father had passed
away.
P : She was anxious to know about
her father.
Q : I knew she would start weeping.
R : She looked towards me with
anxious eyes.
S : I could not tell her that her father
had died before the doctor arrived.
Which one of the following is the correct
sequence?
(a) PRQS (b) SQRP
(c) PQRS (d) SRQP
104. S1 : I have been teaching in this
college for last ten years.
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 S6 : My hardwork and honest efforts (c) Tireless
ultimately won the favour of the (d) Magnanimous
teachers and the students. 111. TREPIDATION
P : But I worked hard. (a) Nervousness
Q : I was thought to be a third­rate (b) Courage
teacher.
(c) Slight amount
R : Now I am a popular teacher and
(d) Circumspection
everyone likes me but there was
a time no one liked me. 112. SPECIOUS
S : I knew that hard work always pays. (a) Narrow (b) Introspective
Which one of the following is the correct (c) True (d) Courageous
sequence? 113. INGENUOUS
(a) RQPS (b) PSRQ (a) Ineligible (b) Incredible
(c) RSPQ (d) PQRS (c) Confused (d) Crafty
Directions (Qs. 105 to 120) : Each of the 114. SALUBRIOUS
following 16 items consists of a word in (a) Unwholesome (b) Anonymous
capital letters, followed by four words or (c) Clean (d) Perfect
groups of words. Select the word or group of 115. SUCCINT
words that is furthest in meaning to the word
(a) Failure
in capital letters.
(b) Inelegance
105. STOICISM
(c) Verbosity
(a) Cowardice (b) Honesty
(d) Nomenclature
(c) Sickness (d) Bravery
116. BEMOAN
106. INDIGENT
(a) Cooperate (b) Attack
(a) Direct
(c) Rubbish (d) Rejoice
(b) Opulent
117. ACCOLADE
(c) Harmless
(a) Countenance (b) Vulgar
(d) Constantly changing
(c) Reprimand (d) Virtue
107. CASTIGATE
118. MODICUM
(a) Aggravate (b) Condone
(a) Deceit (b) Surfeit
(c) Decide (d) Scold
(c) Adulation (d) Modern
108. PLACATE
119. OVERBEARING
(a) Sleep (b) Irritate
(a) Dishonest (b) Modest
(c) Obviate (d) Estimate
(c) Partisan (d) Sluggish
109. FRITTER AWAY
120. DISPARAGING
(a) Frisk (b) Deviate
(a) Refrain (b) Console
(c) Augment (d) Devote
(c) Appreciate (d) Rejoice
110. NAIVE
(a) Sophisticated
(b) Brave

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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C A B D C A C C B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D A C B A C D B D C
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A C B A D C D C B B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
B A B A B B D C B D
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B C A B C A D A D B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
C B D A C B D A A B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
D B B C D C C B D A
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C B C D D A A C B C
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D D A B C D D C C C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
B A A B C B A D C C
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
D B D A D B B B D A
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
D C C A C D C B C B

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 PRACTICE SET–16
Directions (Qs. 1 to 15) : Each of these (a) Objective (b) Subjective
questions has a sentence with a blank space (c) Confirmed (d) Experienced
and four words/groups of words are given after 9. Roshan and his family members were
the sentence. Out of these four choices, ______ from the hospital after treatment
select the word/groups of words with you for minor jnjuries.
consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
(a) Removed (b) Transferred
1. His energy was unbounded; his
resourcefulness inexhaustible; and his (c) Discharged (d) Evicted
equanimity in the face of danger almost 10. A leader has the capacity to influence
______ others, ______ expectations and
(a) Unreasonable (b) Uncanny establish specific desires which
(c) Natural (d) False determine the direction a business takes.
2. Though fond of many acquaintances, I (a) Search (b) Evoke
desire ______ only with a few. (c) Develop (d) Construct
(a) Introduction (b) Cordiality 11. She has been ill but now she is back in
(c) Intimacy (d) Encounter ______.
3. I wonder why I always have trouble with (a) Movement (b) Motion
my car whenever I ______ to go to the (c) Circulation (d) Moving
cinema. 12. W e must ______ trade with
(a) Imagine (b) Decide neighbouring countries.
(c) Am deciding (d) Had decided (a) Add (b) Promote
4. That table would collapse if both ______ (c) Enter (d) Deal
on it.
13. I never saw such a ______ sight.
(a) Would stand (b) Will stand
(a) Dreadful (b) Deadening
(c) Are standing (d) Stood
(c) Dreaded (d) Dread
5. I will come to meet you at the station
in my car ______ you do not have to 14. I don't know where he is but I could
walk to my house. ______ a guess.
(a) In order (b) That (a) Suggest (b) Attempt
(c) Because (d) So that (c) Hazard (d) Estimate
6. He appealed to the President as a last 15. Every human being is ______ to the
______. Almighty for his actions on earth.
(a) Solution (b) Resource (a) Faithful (b) Approachable
(c) Force (d) Resort (c) Accountable (d) Responsible
7. His teacher advised him to give ______ Directions (Qs. 16 to 25) : In the following
bad company. passage there are some blanks spaces and
(a) Away (b) Up each space is numbered from 16 to 25. Each
(c) In (d) Off blank is provided with four words: (a), (b), (c)
8. Management consulting is an and (d), one of which fits the blank
independent and ______ advisory appropriately in the context of whole passage.
service provided by qualified Find out the most appropriate word for each blank.
professionals to clients in order to help The committee's (16) ______ to the
them identify and analyze management government to set up a model National Stock
problems of opportunities. Exchange has become controversial. The

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recommendations are (17) ______ on the be removed.
perception that the country doesn't really (18) (iii) You are not required to correct the error.
______ to set up too many (19) ______ stock You are required only to indicate your
exchanges. (20) ______ the report is of the response.
(21) ______ that the need of the hour is to 26. (a) No student is/(b) as intelligent/(c)
(22) ______ the functioning of the (23) ______ as my son/(d) No error
stock exchanges and to (24) ______ them
27. (a) The most important feature/(b) of our
into a National Stock Market System. This
products are that/(c) they are developed
system would be (25) ______ by a National
in­house/(d) No error
Clearing and Settlement Corporation.
28. (a) When he was tired/(b) he took rest
16. (a) feature (b) view
under/(c) the shade of a tree/(d) No error
(c) suggestion (d) idea
29. (a) The Principal along/(b) with the
17. (a) viewed (b) prepared students/(c) have gone to Simla/(d) No
(c) based (d) argued error
18. (a) deserve (b) support 30. (a) When you have gone/(b) through my
(c) need (d) possess book/(c) give the same to me/(d) No error
19. (a) unique (b) new 31. (a) He said a number of lies/(b) and then
(c) old (d) other went without/(c) saying me good bye/
20. (a) Though (b) Perhaps (d) No error
(c) Although (d) Because 32. (a) Not only we saw/(b) the Education
21. (a) fact (b) basis Minister but/(c) also the Chief Minister/
(c) view (d) principle (d) No error
22. (a) analyse (b) discuss 33. (a) I came directly/(b) to my residence/
(c) explore (d) improve (c) from the airport/(d) No error
23. (a) modern (b) existing 34. (a) I signed on the receipt/(b) in the
(c) current (d) international morning but the pay/(c) has not been
disbursed to me/(d) No error
24. (a) put (b) get
35. (a) This is the same story/(b) which I
(c) integrate (d) see
heard/(c) from him yesterday/(d) No
25. (a) compared (b) supported error
(c) verified (d) viewed
36. (a) What to speak of/(b) food even water/
Directions (Qs. 26 to 40) : (c) was not available/(d) No error
(i) In this Section a number of sentences 37. (a) It was difficult to get out/(b) because
are given. The sentences are given in the street was full of people/(c) from one
three separate parts and each one is end to another/(d) No error
labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence
38. (a) It had been our custom/(b) from time
to find out whether there is an error in
immemorial to be/(c) hospitable to
any part. No sentence has more than
those who come to our doors/(d) No
one error. When you find an error in any
error
one of the parts (a), (b) or (c). Choose
that part as your answer. You may feel 39. (a) She does not hardly/(b) know what/
that there is no error in a sentence. In (c) happened yesterday/(d) No error
that case letter (d) will signify a 'No error' 40. (a) In my opinon/(b) a pencil is always/
response. (c) more preferable to a pen/(d) No error
(ii) Errors may be in grammer, word usage Directions (Qs. 41 to 55) : Each of these
or idioms. There may be a word missing questions consists of a word in capital letters,
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 Select the word or group of words that is 53. SEDATE
furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters. (a) Lacking in confidence
41. INSOLENCE (b) Weak
(a) Futuristic (c) Flippant
(b) Respectfulness (d) Ill­informed
(c) Tolerance 54. ARCHAIC
(d) Aptitude (a) Respectful (b) Brave
42. OBLITERATE (c) Exciting (d) Modern
(a) Devastate 55. RECTITUDE
(b) Perpetuate (a) Non­adherence to procedure
(c) Clear (b) Dishonesty
(d) Uncomplicated (c) Untidiness
43. SOOTHE (d) Disrespect
(a) Absolute (b) Chafe Directions (Qs. 56 to 73) : In this Section
(c) Dark (d) Intimidating you have Four short passages. After each
44. COPIOUS passage you will find several questions based
(a) Grand (b) Affluence on it. First, read Passage—I, and answer the
questions based on it. Then go on to the other
(c) Meagre (d) Weird
passages.
45. TRANSIENT
Passage–I
(a) Slippery (b) Slipshod
According to the research findings of a team
(c) Permanent (d) Original of American scientists published recently,
46. PATHETIC the sea waves contain as much energy as
(a) Rapturous (b) Friendly the world is consuming at present. Scientists
(c) Conscious (d) Desolate have found that through the application of two
major devices called land­based systems and
47. PRUDENCE
offshore devices, this source of energy can
(a) Vacillation (b) Mercy provide huge amount of electricity with­out
(c) Variety (d) Extravagance cooling towers and pollution.
48. NASCENT Land­based systems include tapered
(a) Tasteful (b) Fading channels and fixed oscillating water column
(c) Notorious (d) Detestable (OWC) devices whereas offshore devices
49. ERUDITE include floating OWC devices, buoys, etc.
Through these devices the mechanical energy
(a) Adamant (b) Ignorant
of ocean waves is absorbed and converted
(c) Opaque (d) Original into electrical energy. The wave power
50. DISDAIN potential depends on numerous factors such
(a) Praise (b) Equivocate as the device's capability to harness long
(c) Salvage (d) Turbulence wavelengths, period of waves and depth of
51. LACONIC water where they arise.
(a) Verbose (b) Insipid Compared to conventional power
stations which require greater space and are
(c) Cumbersome (d) Vague
difficult to maintain in critical situations, wave
52. PREDILECTION power devices are highly modular, cost
(a) Haziness (b) Legal right effective and easier to upgrade. As the recent
(c) Disinclination (d) Camaraderie findings suggest, sea wave energy has much

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greater potential to be used for electricity
generation than the hitherto know sources of
renewable energy. Moreover, most of the
renewable energy systems require hundreds
of square acres of useful land for their
installation. But in case of wave energy
devices, space crunch' can never be a serious
problem.
56. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
Harnessing energy from sea waves
(a) undermines ecological balance.
(b) requires huge capital.
(c) requires high technical expertise.
(d) results in saving of useful land
area.
57. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
Wave power devices
(a) convert wind energy into
mechanical power.
(b) convert mechanical energy of
ocean waves into electrical energy.
(c) require costly transmission
mechanism
(d) entail risk to human life.
58. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
(a) Fixed as well as floating oscillating
water column devices are required
to harness ocean wave energy.
(b) Fixed oscillating water column
devices are required for off shore
based system.
(c) Floating oscillating water column
devices are required for land­based
system.
(d) Electricity generated from oceans
is independent of the depth of
water where waves arise.
59. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
The capacity of system to generate
electricity from ocean waves
(a) can be increased only at exorbitant
cost.
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(b) can be easily upgraded.
(c) can be increased but it requires a
great space.
(d) is only a few megawatts.
60. Which one of the following statements
is not correct?
(a) Conventional power stations
require cooling towers.
(b) Power generation from ocean
waves also adds to pollution like
conventional power stations.
(c) Ocean wave energy can meet all
the present energy of the world.
(d) Period of waves is one of the
relevant factors in power generation
from ocean waves.
Passage–II
The most important fact, which a leader who
wishes to motivate others should bear in
mind, is that an individual has an incessant
and gnawing craving for importance. There is
no exception to this psychological need.
Barring his biological needs, practically all
his actions are directed at satisfying his
continuing need to feel important. According
to William James, the deepest principle in
human nature is the craving to be
appreciated. The individual who can honestly
satisfy this burning hunger for importance on
the part of his fellow human beings can literally
rule the world. He can motivate and influence
any person, big or small, high or low, educated
or uneducated, rich or poor, man or woman,
provided he is capable of making the other
person feel truly important. By discovering
the special and particular gifts of an individual,
by giving due recognition and sincere
appreciation to that singular gift or talent, you
can win him or her over to your side easily.
You have to create an eager want on
the part of the other individual if you wish to
motivate him. In other words, you have to
make the horse feel thirsty if your aim is to
make it drink. Fortunately for you, there is
an inborn, ever­present, gnawing hunger on
the part of every human being to gain
recognition and appreciation. This want is
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 already there and you don't have to create it.
All you have to do is to satisfy this hunger. If
you objectively analyse your own motives and
needs you will find that this need for
recognition is the strong driving factor behind
your aspiration to become a leader. It was
this urge for importance which made
Alexander and Great embark on a world
conquest, and made many emperors wage
innumerable battles and wars. This urge has
driven artists, authors, scientists, inventors
and others to attain great heights in their
chosen fields and produce the best results.
61. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
(a) Many scientists and inventors have
excelled because of the availability
of research facilities.
(b) Artists and authors have made
contribution to society because of
their innate genius.
(c) Many athletes have won gold
medals in the Olympics because
of their coaches.
(d) People in different areas have been
successful because of the need of
recognition.
62. Which one of the following statements
is not correct?
(a) Hunger for recognition has to be
developed over the years in one's
personality.
(b) Need to gain recognition is an
inborn trait.
(c) Many wars have been waged to
satisfy the need to get importance.
(d) Craving for importance is a natural
psychological need of every human
being.
63. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
(a) A successful leader must be able
to identify the need of importance
of others.
(b) Need for recognition is a trait only
of high professionals.
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(c) To motivate a person, an increase
of his salary is the best strategy.
(d) Monetary success is the driving
force for a leader.
Passage–III
It is said that once three old men set out on
a Journey together. One of them was bald,
the second was a philosopher and the third
was a barber. At nightfall they decided that
each one of them should sit for watch turn by
turn. The barber was to keep watch first of
all, the philosopher after that and the bald
man last of all. So, the philosopher and the
blad man went to sleep and the barber was
on watch. For some time he kept awake but
in the end, he felt tired of it and he thought of
some diversion as otherwise it was difficult
for him to pass time. Then he took out the
razor from his box and shaved the head of
the philosopher. At the fixed time the woke
up the philosopher and himself went to sleep
when the philosopher got up and felt his head
all over, he was startled and said in surprise,
"It was my trun but this wretched fellow has
awakened bald man."
64. Why did the philosopher get up?
(a) He realised that his head was
being shaved off
(b) It was his turn to keep watch
(c) He was awakened by the barber
(d) He had a bad dream
65. Who went to sleep first?
(a) The philosopher and the barber
(b) The barber and the bald man
(c) The bald man and the philosopher
(d) The barber
66. Why did the barber shave off the head
of the philosopher?
(a) The barber was jealous of the
philosopher
(b) The barber wanted to indulge in
some fun
(c) The barber wanted the philosopher
to keep watch
(d) The barber was feeling drowsy
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67. Which one of the following is the correct
sequence decided upon the three to
keep watch turn by turn?
(a) Barber – bald man – philosopher
(b) Bald man – philosopher – barber
(c) Barber – philosopher – bald man
(d) Bald man – barber – philosopher
68. Which one of the following statements
is not correct?
(a) All the three men decided to keep
watch one by one
(b) The barber woke up the bald man
(c) The head of the philosopher was
shaved off
(d) The philosopher was startled on
feeling his head all over
Passage–IV
Becasue goldfish can be kept easily in small
ponds and aquariums, they make good pets,
but like many other pets, they must have
proper care and the right kind of place to live.
A two­inch fish requires a minimum of
two gallons of water containing sufficient
oxygen to support life. Some oxygen will
make its way into the water of an aquarium
from the air that touches the surface. Plants
in an aquarium also help to furnish oxygen.
Snails help to keep an aquarium clean. Thus,
with plenty of plants and snails the water is
an aquarium does not have to be changed
frequently. A large lake may prove to be a
quite unsuitable abode for goldfish.
It is important that goldfish not be
overfed. They can be fed such things as dried
insects in addition to commercially­prepared
goldfish food, but they should never be fed
more than once a day. Even then, they should
not be given more food than can be
consumed in about five minutes. This ensures
prolonged life.
69. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
(a) Snails eat up the goldfish in an
aquarium
(b) A large lake may not be a suitable
place for goldfish
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(c) Plants provide food to the snails
in an aquarium
(d) Goldfish come above the surface
of water to get oxygen from air
70. Which one of the following statements
is not correct?
(a) Goldfish can be made goods pets
(b) Plants in an aquarium provide
oxygen to goldfish
(c) Goldfish must never be given too
much food
(d) Snails make the aquarium clean
by eating up goldfish
71. Which of the following helps supply
goldfish with oxygen?
(a) Snails (b) Dried insects
(c) Goldfish food (d) Plants
72. Which one of the following statement
is not correct?
(a) Water in an aquarium has to be
changed frequently because of
plants and snails
(b) Commercially­prepared goldfish is
available
(c) The place for the goldfish should
be selected with care
(d) Dried insects make good feed for
goldfish
73. What is important to remember when
feeding goldfish?
(a) Goldfish should be fed more than
once a day at regular inter vals
(b) Goldfish should be fed with plants
and snails
(c) Goldfish should be fed only once
a day
(d) Goldfish should be fed only in the
evenings
Directions (Qs. 74 to 88) : Each of these
Questions consists of a word in capital letters,
followed by four words or groups of words.
Select the word or group of words that is most
similar in meaning to the word in capital
letters.
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 74. REPROBATE 87. PALPABLE
(a) Fashionable (b) Unprincipled (a) Over­excited (b) Obivous
(c) Orthodox (d) Lively (c) Umpredictable (d) Cleverness
75. INEBRIATED 88. IMPASSIVELY
(a) Restless (b) Jubilant (a) Impatiently
(c) Drunk (d) Uncalled for (b) Respectfully
76. COLLUDE (c) Without emotion
(a) Exhaust (b) Flood (d) Rudely
(c) Weaken (d) Conspire Directions (Qs. 89 to 103) : In each of these
77. CHOLERIC questions some parts of the given sentence
have been jumbled up. You are required to
(a) Congenial
re-arrange these parts which are labelled P,
(b) Fearless Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence.
(c) Cautious Choose the proper sequence from the given
(d) Bad­tempered alternative (a), (b), (c) and (d).
78. MIFFED 89. It is a
(a) Baffled (b) Felicitated P : process of global production in
(c) Admired (d) Annoyed so far as it
79. CLEMENT Q : well­accepted fact that
(a) Harsh (b) Lenient R : brings together the various
factors of production
(c) Thrifty (d) Extravagant
S : international transportation is
80. PROWESS
crucial to the whole
(a) Expertise (b) Affluence The correct sequence should be
(c) Influence (d) Ignorance (a) QSPR (b) PRQS
81. ASSIDUOUS (c) QRPS (d) PSQR
(a) Shy (b) Extrovert 90. With
(c) Diligent (d) Handsome P : the new Bill in the Parliament
82. STARK Q : exports are expected
(a) Starry (b) Unadorned R : the passage of
(c) Stormy (d) Pleasant S : to get a fillip
83. ACCOLADE The correct sequence should be
(a) Impinge (b) Inactive (a) QSRP (b) RPQS
(c) Anomaly (d) Praise (c) QPRS (d) RSQP
84. DISPARATE 91. Strong
(a) Helpless (b) Uninspiring P : the making to curb the
(c) Incompatible (d) Obdurate Q : in various government
85. OBSTREPEROUS departments
(a) Noisy (b) Tasty R : practices of nepotism
(c) Lavish (d) Steep S : measures are in
86. GERMANE The correct sequence should be
(a) Foreign goods (b) Offence (a) RPSQ (b) SQRP
(c) Related (d) Favourable (c) RQSP (d) SPRQ

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92. The S : many of them only a few years
P : plucked up courage to old
Q : to reflect global realities The correct sequence should be
R : government has at last (a) RQSP (b) PSQR
S : increase domestic fuel prices (c) RSQP (d) PQSR
The correct sequence should be 97. These developments
(a) RSPQ (b) QPSR P : of which devotional music was
the next to flourish
(c) RPSQ (d) QSPR
Q : paved the way for the emergence
93. The
R : marketed cassette­based music
P : supreme excellence
S : of other varieties of commercially
Q : of your enemies without even
The correct sequence should be
R : having to fight them
(a) RSQP (b) QPRS
S : is to subdue the armies
(c) RPQS (d) QSRP
The correct sequence should be
98. All the same
(a) PSQR (b) QRPS
P : the kind of pressure it was
(c) PRQS (d) QSPR
Q : in the next four years
94. Those
R : never subject to in its relations
P : granted upon easier terms
with the US
Q : commonly spend life in one
S : India is certain to come under
pursuit
The correct sequence should be
R : for excellence is not often
(a) QSPR (b) RPSQ
S : who attain any excellence
(c) QPSR (d) RSPQ
The correct sequence should be
99. Personal chemistry
(a) RPSQ (b) SQRP
P : greater than is acknowledged
(c) RQSP (d) SPRQ
Q : with other countries
95. The bulk of people
R : plays a role in America's relations
P : for enforcement of law and order
S : to a degree that is far
Q : remain generally passive
The correct sequence should be
spectators
(a) PSQR (b) RQSP
R : of the war between terrorists and
the state organs (c) PQSR (d) RSQP
S : though peaceful and well­ 100. Bandwidth
intentioned P : of handheld devices come down
The correct sequence should be Q : demand will also depend
(a) SQRP (b) PRQS R : to a large extent on
(c) SRQP (d) PQRS S : how quickly prices
96. Biotechnology describes The correct sequence should be
P : basic level so that they develop (a) PRSQ (b) QSRP
some specific properties (c) PSRQ (d) QRSP
Q : by means of which life­forms can 101. Ironically,
be manipulated and altered at the P : at global forums against the
most Q : for a country that has been crying
R : a number of powerful techniques itself hoarse
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 R : India appears to be least 106. PROOF : ALCOHOL
prepared for a quota­less world (a) Pulp : Juice
S : unfair quota regime imposed on (b) Cream : Milk
developing countries (c) Octance : Gasoline
The correct sequence should be
(d) Track : Game
(a) QPSR (b) SRQP
107. IMPROMPTU : REHEARSAL
(c) QRSP (d) SPQR
(a) Numerical : Calculation
102. For a truly
(b) Calculation : Calculator
P : customer­centred
(c) Offhand : Premeditation
Q : customer­based strategy
(d) Makeshift : Fortitude
R : analyses have to be
108. MEANDERING : DIRECTNESS
S : even the competitor and macro­
(a) Circuitous : Rotation
economic
(b) Menacing : Ambition
The correct sequence should be
(c) Digressive : Conciseness
(a) PRSQ (b) QSRP
(c) PSRQ (d) QRSP (d) Affable : Permissiveness
103. We have 109. SAP : VITALITY
P : even if he consistently (a) Drain Resolve
underperforms (b) Bore : Tedium
Q : his place for more than 25 (c) Enhance : allure
matches (d) Examine : Opinion
R : performances ensure that a 110. MARATHON : STAMINA
player can retain (a) Hurdle : Perseverance
S : created a system where a few (b) Sprint : Celerity
good
(c) Jog : Weariness
The correct sequence should be
(d) Relay : Independence
(a) SPQR (b) QRSP
Directions (Qs. 111 to 120) : In each of these
(c) SRQP (d) QPSR questions a passage consists of six
Directions (Qs. 104 to 110) : In each of sentences. The first S1 and the final S6
these questions a related pair of words is sentence are given in the beginning. The
followed by four pairs of words. Select the middle four sentences in each have been
pair that best expresses a relationship similar removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
to that expressed in the original pari. P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out
104. MOISTEN : DRENCH the proper sequence of these sentences from
(a) Heat : Chill the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d) in
(b) Disregard : Ignore order to form a meaningful paragraph.
(c) Prick : Stab 111. S1 : His vision and goals were hardly
(d) Enclose : Confine related to the reality around him.
105. INCUBATOR : INFANT S6 : In 1953, at the age of 35, he
made his first trip abroad and
(a) Hive : Bee
came back, promising to himself
(b) Greenhouse : Plant that he would build in his country
(c) Bullet : Revolver all that he saw in Europe.
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 Q : Driven by his vision, seven tribal
provinces united to become a
nation and sand dunes and
oases gave way to modern state.
R : In spite of having limited avenues
for modern education and
training, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan
Al Nahyan visualized how his
country should look like in the
modern age.
S : But he chose to dream and
inspired his men to succeed.
The correct sequence should be
(a) SQPR (b) PRSQ
(c) SRPQ (d) PQSR
112. S1 : The Portuguese built the
magnificent city of Old Goa or
Velha Goa on the banks of the
Mandovi river.
S6 : Whether it was precious stones
and spices that were shipped to
Europe or the Arabian horses that
the Portuguese traders sold to
the Vijyanagar rulers, all went
through this port.
P : Portuguese commercial
interests and religious orders,
covering the area from the east
coast of Africa to China and
Japan, were centred here.
Q : This became one of the most
important ports in India.
R : Old Goa was an important
commercial centre.
S : It also became the nerve centre
of the Portuguese empire in
Asia.
The correct sequence should be
(a) QSPR (b) RPSQ
(c) QPSR (d) RSPQ
113. S1 : Medieval India was renowned for
its fabled wealth.
S6 : Gradually the lands of Asia were
colonized by the European
powers—the Netherlands,
Portugal, France and England—
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and brought under their cultural
influence.
P : The Portuguese sailor Vasco da
Gama finally discovered one in
1498.
Q : This established a trade route
between Europe and Asia.
R : For centuries European nations
looked for a sea route that could
connect them directly to India.
S : He sailed around the Cape of
Good Hope and reached Calicut.
The correct sequence should be
(a) QPSR (b) RSPQ
(c) QSPR (d) RPSQ
114. S1 : The U.S. government, almost
from the day Cuba became
independent 44 years ago, has
unilaterally imposed economic
sanctions on it.
S6 : To isolate Cuba further
economically, the U.S. Congress
passed the Toricelli Act in 1992.
P : However, after the collapse of the
socialist bloc, W ashington
thought that socialist Cuba was
ripe for the picking.
Q : Since Cuba had a market for its
goods in the Soviet Union and the
former socialist countries of
Eastern Europe, the sanctions
did not have a serious impact.
R : By the early 1990s, Cuba had
lost its main market for its
exports, mainly sugar, tobacco
and nickel.
S : The sanctions got tougher after
the U.S. was militarily defeated
by the Cuban Army in the Bay of
Pigs fiasco of 1961.
The correct sequence should be
(a) SRPQ (b) PQSR
(c) SQPR (d) PRSQ
115. S1 : It is almost accepted as a reality
that politics and morality have no
affinity for each other.
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 S6 : Governments are formed not to
give unlimited power to a few
individuals for their personal
benefits but for welfare of the
general masses.
P : The quality of politicians around
us tends to confirm this view.
Q : Politics is closely connected with
social welfare.
R : But unfortunately this is not the
guiding force for the modern
politicians.
S : The day a person decides to join
politics, he bids farewell to all
moral con­siderations.
The correct sequence should be
(a) QPSR (b) SRQP
(c) QRSP (d) SPQR
116. S1 : Of course, we sometimes act on
some impuse or irrespressible
urge.
S6 : The more action and thought are
integrated, the more effective
they become.
P : Anything we do outside that
common range of actions,
however, has to be preceded by
some measure of thinking.
Q : It is an automatic, instinctive
action and not a result of
deliberate thought.
R : Our livings is conditioned by a
series of automatic action from
morning till night.
S : If suddenly a brick a thrown at
some­one, his hand goes up to
protect him­self.
The correct sequence should be
(a) SQRP (b) RPSQ
(c) SPRQ (d) RQSP
117. S1 : Change is inevitable.
S6 : A mere visit to a website can
infect computers depending on
the programs used.
P : But this convenience of placing
information on the Internet or
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downloading has its own
disadvantages.
Q : The Internet era has brought in
unimaginable amount of
information to one place, to be
shared by many.
R : Even the best security program
cannot eliminate the risk of losing
information.
S : But what hasn't changed is the
fact that information security will
remain a business issue and not
merely an IT requirement.
The correct sequence should be
(a) SPQR (b) QRSP
(c) SRQP (d) QPSR
118. S1 : Bailing out poorly­run banks is
not necessarily the best option,
although such bailouts happen
across the world.
S6 : The surest way to ensure that is
to strengthen banks and
professionalize their
managements.
P : Either bail out in full, or liquidate,
so that it becomes clear that
mismanagement of public fund
can have serious consequences.
Q : We need focussed and well­
directed lending to agriculture
and industry; banks can and
should play a crucial role in a
growing economy.
R : However, half­hearted packages
get you nowhere and just erode
confidence in the banking
system.
S : In India, banking is the largest
instrument for socio­economic
development.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) QPSR (b) RSPQ
(c) QSPR (d) RPSQ
119. S1 : Lalitha, 52, a Chennai housewife
seemed in perfect health.
S6 : What caused the attacks?
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 P : In both cases, doctors assumed
that the fatal attacks had been
triggered by blood clots clogging
the pencil­thin arteries that
supply oxygen­rich blood to the
heart muscle.
Q : Krishnan's demise was less
unexpected; the Chennai
software engineer, 47, had been
suffering from angina pectoris,
periodic attacks of severe chest
pain, for several months before
he died in his sleep.
R : Then, while shopping one day,
she suddenly fell to the floor
dead, apparently of a heart­
attack.
S : But autopsies showed that the
coronary arteries of both victims
were free from obstruction.
The correct sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) PSRQ
(c) RSPQ (d) PQRS
120. S1 : Just­In­Time (JIT), a production
method developed in Japan, has
assumed some of the mystique
of an oriental philosophy
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S6 : A close relationship with
suppliers—often called co­
manufacturing—is one of about
40 JIT techniques, not all of
which are made­in­Japan.
P : Its car division has announced
that "Preferred suppliers" will get
longterm contracts to supply the
kits that make up for more than
half of its production costs.
Q : European companies are joining
them; Britain's state­owned
Rover Group is the latest recruit.
R : General Motors, IBM, Hewlett­
Packard, General Electric, and
Black and Decker are among the
bigh American companies that
have adopted Just­in­time
production methods.
S : Much of it is plain common
sense—as more American and
European companies are
discovering to their benefit.
The correct sequence should be
(a) QPSR (b) SRQP
(c) QRSP (d) SPQR
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C B D D D B A C B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B B A C C C C C B B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
C D B C B D B D C C
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A A A A D A C A A C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B B D C C A D B B A
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
A C C D B D B A B B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
D A A C C B C B B D
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
D A C B C D D D B A
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C B D C A C B C A B
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D C A B A C D A B D
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C B C D B C C C B B
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
A D D C D A C D A B

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 PRACTICE SET–17
Directions (Qs. 1–11) : Each of the following (a) Angry
items consist of a word in capital letters, (b) Excessively opinionated
followed by four words or groups of words. (c) Vicious
Select the word or group of words that is most
(d) Powerful
similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Directions (Qs. 12–22) : Each of the following
1. ATTENUATE
items consist of a word in capital letters,
(a) Clever (b) Harvest followed by four words or groups of words.
(c) Weaken (d) Recommend Select the word or group of words that is furthest
2. BRAZEN in meaning to the word in capital letters.
(a) Pious (b) Shameless 12. FICKLE
(c) Hasty (d) Censorious (a) Inaccurate (b) Unnoticed
3. CHOLERIC (c) Appreciate (d) Loyal
(a) Hot­headed (b) Sick 13. EVASIVE
(c) Pleasant (d) Brave (a) Frank (b) Mistaken
4. CONGENITAL (c) Exurberant (d) Pensive
(a) Existing at birth (b) Expensive 14. OPULENCE
(c) Yielding (d) Industrious (a) Transparancy (b) Penury
5. INIMICAL (c) Generosity (d) Opacity
(a) Imitable (b) Cautious 15. PLETHORA
(c) Antagonistic (d) Rectifiable (a) Denial (b) Aversion
6. FRUGALITY (c) Scarcity (d) Despair
(a) Economy (b) Foolishness 16. ENTICE
(c) Fashion (d) Interrogation (a) Authorise (b) Baffle
7. INDOLENCE (c) Repel (d) Misplace
(a) Sloth 17. PALTRY
(b) Embarrassment (a) Lethargy (b) Matchless
(c) Involvement (c) Obsolete (d) Surfeit
(d) Insufficiency 18. PARSIMONIOUS
8. DELUGE (a) Conformity (b) Generous
(a) Reservation (b) Collide (c) Stiff (d) Convincing
(c) Pollute (d) Flood 19. FETTER
9. CLANDESTINE (a) Liberate (b) Cure
(a) Visualise (b) Locate (c) Compare (d) Diminish
(c) Secret (d) Surplus 20. PROTRACT
10. CoNTENTIOUS (a) Vigorous (b) Erratic
(a) Self­restraint (c) Extensive (d) Shorten
(b) Quarrelsome 21. DESULTORY
(c) Ignorant (a) Methodical (b) Casual
(d) Understanding (c) Aversion (d) Misjudge
11. DOGMATIC 22. CAPITULATE

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 (a) Guess The proper sequence should be :
(b) Assert (a) PSQR (b) QRPS
(c) Work hard (c) PRQS (d) QSPR
(d) To appear suddenly 27. The specific
Directions (Qs. 23–32) : In the following P : ability requirements of the job
items some parts of the sentence have been Q : depend on the
jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange R : required for adequate job
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S performance
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the
S : intellectual or physical abilities
proper sequence and mark in your Answer
Sheet accordingly. The proper sequence should be :
23. In the distance (a) PQRS (b) SRQP
P : with fresh snow (c) PRQS (d) SQRP
Q : the first mountain range 28. If
R : and through a gap P : no amount of experience could
S : rises a mist of light clouds alter them
The proper sequence should be : Q : they could be fixed at birth and
(a) SQRP (b) PRQS R : completely dictated by heredity
(c) SRQP (d) PQRS S : personality characteristics were
24. The government guidelines The proper sequence should be :
P : to moneylenders as there are no (a) QRSP (b) SPQR
records of the debt (c) QPSR (d) SRQP
Q : of suicide victims who were in 29. Today
debt P : in a fishbowl
R : therefore do not allow Q : where any action may be the
S : the giant of compensation to subject of media scrutiny
families R : managers at most large
The proper sequence should be : organisations
(a) PSQR (b) PQRS S : realise that they operate
(c) RQSP (d) PSQR The proper sequence should be :
25. The most (a) RSPQ (b) QPSR
P : anyone is about (c) RPSQ (d) QSPR
Q : difficult question doing the rounds 30. Like most people,
R : an early resumption of talks P : all of their behaviour
S : now is how optimistic Q : entrepreneurs are complex
The proper sequence should be : R : can explain
(a) PRQS (b) QSPR S : and no one theory
(c) PSQR (d) QRPS The proper sequence should be :
26. The expenditure on developmental (a) QPRS (b) RSQP
activities (c) QSRP (d) RPQS
P : has drastically cut down 31. The unfortunate reality
Q : has been possible P : as a result of this decline
R : on non­developmental activities England is
S : because the government Q : peripheral sport in England and
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 R : is cricket is today a, 37. I have no ______ motive in offering this
S : peripheral to world cricket. advice; I seek no personal advantage.
The proper sequence should be : (a) magnanimous (b) implied
(a) SQPR (b) RPQS (c) altruistic (d) ulterior
(c) SPQR (d) RQPS 38. The young man was quickly promoted
when his employers saw how ______
32. The concept of death
he was.
P : that it has been reduced (a) indolent (b) cursory
Q : as an inevitability (c) assiduous (d) indigent
R : is so ancient 39. Some students are ______ and want
S : to a cliche to take only the courses for which they
The proper sequence should be : see immediate value.
(a) SPRQ (b) QRPS (a) reclusive (b) pragmatic
(c) SRPQ (d) QPRS (c) ambivalent (d) consistent
Directions (Qs. 33–42) : Each of the 40. The train was ______ delayed by the
following sentences has a blank space and accident.
four words or groups of words are given after (a) inevitably (b) invariably
the sentence. Out of these four choices, (c) inexactly (d) inexhaustibly
select the word or group of words which you 41. The building had a/an ______ air of
consider the most appropriate for the blank sadness about it.
space and mark you choice on the Answer Sheet. (a) temperate (b) integral
33. Medical ethics ______ a doctor to have (c) tangible (d) intangible
a love affair with a patient. 42. He has a reputation for being a ______
(a) censure (b) forbid critic.
(c) contraindicate (d) disallow (a) forthcoming (b) forthwith
34. Putin's overwhelming victory clearly (c) forthright (d) fortified
shows that what the Russian wants is Directions (Qs. 43–57) : Look at the bold
a strong leader who will ______ Mother part of each sentence. Below each sentence
Russia to her former pride and glory. are given three possible substitutions for the
(a) restate (b) restore bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is
(c) rescue (d) retrieve better than the underlined part, indicate your
35. The new office block is a/an _____ on response on the Answer Sheet against the
the landscape. corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of
the substitutions improve the sentence,
(a) humiliation (b) ugliness
indicate (d) as your response on the Answer
(c) excrescence (d) oddity Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement' response will
36. It is imperative that the Government be signified by the letter (d).
initiates swift action on such a critical 43. The tension between us had eased a
recommendation if its intention of little.
tackling the menace of spurious drugs (a) eased off
is to carry some ______ with the
(b) eased up
general public.
(c) eased over
(a) credibility
(d) No improvement
(b) credulity
44. Whatever my students come across
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 (a) to look it up (a) with the rampage
(b) to look them up (b) on the rampage
(c) to look at them (c) over the rampage
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
45. The company goes to great lengths to 52. The whole family rallied round when
ensure that employees can be mother was ill.
comfortable in their work environment. (a) rallied over
(a) should enjoy comfort (b) rallied at
(b) will be confortable (c) rallied with
(c) are comfortable (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement 53. The building is a prime example of
46. If you are living near a market you 1960s architecture.
should be ready to bear the (a) Primary
disturbances caused by traffic. (b) Paramount
(a) to bear upon (c) Primitive
(b) to bear with (d) No improvement
(c) to bear in 54. Bogus social workers have been
(d) No improvement preying over old people living alone.
47. He insisted on he was innocent. (a) preying with
(a) insistent on that (b) preying at
(b) insisted that (c) preying on
(c) insisted with (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement. 55. The negotiations will call for
48. The child shouted that he might considerable dexterity.
attract attention. (a) will call considerable
(a) to attract attention (b) will call at considerable
(b) in attracting attention (c) will call with considerable
(c) that he may attract attention (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement 56. Looked over from that point of view,
49. Each furniture on display in this hall his decision is easier to understand.
is on sale. (a) Looked with
(a) Each of the furniture (b) Looked at
(b) Each piece of furniture (c) Looked for
(c) Each one of the furniture (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement 57. He showed a flagrant disregard for
50. You must atone with your sins before anyone else's feelings.
you expect any pardon. (a) disregard at
(a) atone at (b) disregard over
(b) atone to (c) disregard with
(c) atone for (d) No improvement
(b) No improvement Directions (Qs. 58–73) : (i) In this Section a
51. Gangs of youth went at the rampage number of sentences are given. The
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and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read 64. (a) There were gasps of horror from
each sentence to find out whether there is (b) the spectators as he
an error in any bold part. No sentence has (c) fell from the tight rope.
more than one error. When you find an error
(d) No error
in any one of the bold parts (a), (b) or (c),
indicate your response on the separate 65. (a) This drug should
Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You (b) only be taken
may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In (c) will the supervision of a doctor.
that case letter (d) will signify a 'No error' (d) No error
response.
66. (a) Different words with the
(ii) You are indicate only one respnose for
(b) same spelling are distinguished
each item in your Answer Sheet. (If you
indicate more than one response, your answer (c) in this dictionary by a superscript
will be considered wrong.) Errors may be in number.
grammar, word usage or idioms. There may (d) No error.
be a word missing or there may be a word 67. (a) I won't go into all the depressing
which should be removed. details;
(iii) You are not required to correct the error. (b) let is suffice it to say that the
You are required only to indicate your (c) whole affair was an utter disaster.
response on the Answer Sheet.
(d) No error
58. (a) He clothes
68. (a) I would not sullen
(b) were bespattered
(b) my hands
(c) by mud
(c) by accepting a bribe.
(d) No error
(d) No error
59. (a) He was beside
(b) himself with rage 69. (a) He gave her
(c) when he saw the mess (b) a suggestible glance,
(d) No error (c) and she blushed.
60. (a) We have benefited from (d) No error.
(b) the discoveries bequeathed at us 70. (a) He unleashed.
(c) by scientists of the last century (b) a torrential of abuse
(d) No error (c) against the unfortunate shop
61. (a) Although she didnot mention me assistant.
by name, (d) No error.
(b) I know her remarks 71. (a) There is (b) unlikely
(c) were intended for my benefit. (c) to be rain. (d) No error.
(d) No error 72. (a) The hotel room (b) was bare
62. (a) He was not (c) and uninviting. (d) No error.
(b) just unconsiderate, 73. (a) She has got
(c) he was down­right rude (b) a down at me,
(d) No error.
(c) I did not know why.
63. (a) She is a bit
(d) No error.
(b) of a doubting Thomas,
Directions (Qs. 74–78) : In the following
(c) she won't believe you are back till
items, each passage consists of six
she sees you.
sentences. The first and the sixth sentences
(d) No error are given in the beginning. The middle four
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 sentences in each have been removed and
jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and
S. You are required to find out the proper
sequence of the four sentences and mark
accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
74. S1 : He was a tall, lovely person.
S6 : He treated them as his own
grandchildren.
P : His eyes brightened when he was
these kids.
Q : He loved to distribute them
among small kids.
R : The pockets of his shirt bulged
with toffees and chocolates.
S : He wore a long, loose shirt with
many pockets.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PRQS (b) SQRP
(c) PQRS (d) SRQP
75. S1 : Tribal crafts reflect the lives of their
users, their food and its source.
S6 : While some tribes graduated to
slash­and­burn cultivation, most
relied on fishing, hunting and
cattle grazing and their food.
P : In the confrontation between food
producers and food gatherers, the
tribal gatherers were defeatd and,
often mercilessly annihilated.
Q : This left them deeply distrustfull
of the developing world.
R : Most tribals lived in remote
forests and, till recently, stayed
away from the nearby agricultural
villages.
S : They became insular, withdrew
into small integrated groups and,
occasionally, had barter trade
with each other till the twentieth
century.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RSQP (b) QPRS
(c) RPQS (d) QSRP
76. S1 : "I am the best doctor in the
country," said Ratnahari, the
Vaidya of Kalinga.
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S6 : "Not at all! I immediately
changed it and put one from the
fish. After a few days, the woman
was able to see again."
P : "How said!" said Nabagopal, The
Raj Vaidya of Banga.
Q : "I have thought of a new method
of operation by which I can make
a blind person see again."
R : "Really!" said King Nagendra of
Banga. "Will you please tell us
about the operation?"
S : "A woman was once cutting a
fish with her kitchen­knife,"
Ratnahari began. "Suddenly, it
missed its aim and hit her eye,
instead."
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SRQP (b) QPSR
(c) SPQR (d) QRSP
77. S1 : My brother took me out with him.
S6 : Pieces of hollow reeds came
ashore riding on the ripples.
P : W e stood knee­deep in the
muddy water of the pond.
Q : We flung stones to create ripples.
R : We went to the pond.
S : The ripples looked enchanting in
the light of the sun.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RQPS (b) SPQR
(c) RPQS (d) SQPR
78. S1 : I was accepted by Marco as a
member of the family.
S6 : His mind was completely in it.
P : I willingly accepted my newly­
acquired position.
Q : Marco was impractical.
R : Even simple matters appeared
complicated to him.
S : He could only copy ancient things
and write about them.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SQRP (b) PRQS
(c) SRQP (d) PQRS
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Directions (Qs. 79–105) : In this section, you
have six short passages, After each passage
you will find several questions based on the
passage. First, read passage I, and answer
the questions based on it. Then go on to the
other passages. You are required to select
your answers based on the contents of the
passage and opinion of the author only.
Passage–I
There can be only two explanations why
countries like UK, US, Germany and Japan
are willing to spend up to 5.5 million to make
the Next Generation Linear Collider (NGLC) :
Intellectual snobbery or complete indifference
to the problems of the real world. To plan a
20­mile­long tunnel merely to go about
smashing atoms, so as to recreate the Big
Bang, is a frightful waste of public money.
The project has no foreseeable practical
application. Already, cyber­savvy
cosmologists are engaged in simulating the
Big Bang, or the beginning of the universe, in
the virtual world, through number crunching
and reverse engineering. Thye have
successfully created a black hole on the
desktop, So why go in for prohibitively
expensive experimentation, when the virtual
world is just a mouse­click away? Scientific
ingenuity, remember, is not confined to reallife
experiments; many of today's break­throughs
have been inspired by research conductd
almost entirely in cyberspace. Moreover,
virtual research is 'clean'—without such
fallouts as lab accidents and chemical
leakages—and costs next to nothing.
79. Countries like UK, US, Germany and
Japan wish to spend lot of money.
(a) to attend to the problems of
humanity.
(b) to control AIDS.
(c) for defence research.
(d) to carry out atomic research.
80. Vitual research is carried out
(a) on computers.
(b) by experimentation in the field.
(c) by spending up billions of dollars.
(d) by experimentation in space.
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81. Scientific research is not prohibitively
costly when conducted
(a) by simulation in the virtual world.
(b) smashing atoms in a tunnel.
(c) making real­life models.
(d) using satellites.
82. Reverse engineering
(a) is commonly practised in research.
(b) is prohibitively expensive
experimentation.
(c) is not used by cosmologists in the
virtual world.
(d) is independent of analysis using
computers.
Passage–II
Failure and success are the ways of life.
Constant efforts despite initial setbacks have
brought us from the chrysalis of failures into
the bright opportunity of triumphs. The
conquest of Everest is a fitting example.
Success eluded men for nearly twenty­five
years. The leader of an unsuccessful
expedition started, "Everest cannot add to
its height, but spirit of man heightens even
under repulse." Subsequent conquest of
Everest has proved the truth of this. Indeed
every newborn day is in itself an opportunity
teeming with splendid chance for those who
are alert, wide awake and aspiring.
83. According to the writer, the conquest
of Everest proves that
(a) the spirit of man heightens under
demanding circumstances.
(b) man cannot attain the unattainable.
(c) success is always elusive.
(d) the nature is most potent.
84. In this passage, "chrysalis of failure"
means that
(a) failure involves a closed situation
form which one cannot escape.
(b) failure can be compared to the pupa
of the gold­coloured butterflies.
(c) failure is a transitional state.
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 (d) as an insect emerges in a different
shape from chrysalis, so a human
being changes from chrysalis, so
a human being changes after every
failure.
85. The very style of the prose suggests
that the writer intends the last sentence
of the passage to be
(a) poetio
(b) inspiring
(c) vague
(d) contradictory to the first sentence
of the passage.
86. The expression "teeming with" in the
passage can be replaced by
(a) multiplying (b) abounding
(c) fruitful (d) promising
87. Every new day brings fresh challenges
for a person
(a) who is young
(b) whose head is teeming with bright
ideas
(c) who has come out of the chrysalis
of failure
(d) who is watchful and daring.
Passage–III
Pisa offers a quiet holiday. Apart from the
Leaning Tower Square where the tourists
flock, the city is free of the kind of crowds
one sees at Florence. An 11­km bus ride
brings us to Marina de Pisa, the coastal
extension of the city, where the Ligurian Sea
and quaint buildings provide a few hours of
relaxed walks. However, there is not much of
a beach.
Gone is the tension of the previous night,
when, flying into Italy in the late hours, my
wife and I were a little apprehensive.
Compared to Germany where we had spent
three weeks, Italy, one thought. was 'unsafe'.
The fears were compounded when the night
bus from the airport terminated at the railway
station, instead of going all the way to our
hotel. "Ten Euros," said the cab driver at the
station when asked how much the ride to the
hotel would cost. Quite sure he was
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overcharging, we got in nevertheless. At 11.30
p.m. we anyway had little choice. The streets
were dimly lit and the driver was
uncommunicative. Stopping at a desolate
building after we had clearly gone out of the
city limits, he announced ; "Your hotel." I gave
him a 10­Euro bill and turned away. But the
cabman stopped me. "Your change, sir," he
said, pointing to the meter which read 8­20
Euros.
The small change I got back that day was
like receiving the certificate of a nation's
honesty. Italy, as it turned out, was just fine.
88. The author and his wife were
(a) thrilled at the idea of travelling to
Italy.
(b) concerned about safety.
(c) worried because of high cost.
(d) worried because of language
problem.
89. The author
(a) was cheated by the taxi driver.
(b) did not like the etiquette of the taxi
driver.
(c) was pleasantly surprised by the
rectitude of the driver.
(d) was irked because the driver was
very talkative.
90. Pisa
(a) has many traffic jams.
(b) is full of business houses.
(c) is a quiet town.
(d) has major pollution problems.
91. Marina de Pisa
(a) is known for its beautiful beaches.
(b) is full of churches.
(c) has many shopping centres.
(d) is a coastal city.
Passage–IV
Much of our adult state of fear is linked up
with the feeling that I, an individual, have to
cope single­handed with a hostile world, the
details of which have become far too
complicated for me to understand. This feeling
of isolation is in part a by­product of the way
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we have been educated and the stress that
is pure on passing examinations. The more
'successful' your education, the more likely
you are to feel alone, because the process
of segregation has been more complete at
every stage you proved how much cleverer
you are than all those other fellows, until in
the end you stand quite alone and afraid. It
ought to be possible to manage things in a
different way so that we go forward into the
future, collaborating as a team instead of
looking around for every possible opportunity
to knife each other in the back.
92. An adult in the modern world is in a
state of fear because
(a) he has developed an individuality.
(b) he feels lonely in an unfriendly world.
(c) his life has become complicated.
(d) he cannot understand the challenge.
93. The modern man feels isolated
(a) because he has passed through
the stress of examinations.
(b) because he is the by­product of
'successful' social system.
(c) because he fails to receive
education.
(d) because he nurses his feeling of
isolation.
94. The writer thinks that fierce
competitiveness in the modern
educational system
(a) makes them neurotic.
(b) makes man clever.
(c) does not make man care for his
fellows.
(d) makes man hostile to his
environment.
95. Modern education makes man feel
segregated
(a) because of its emphasis on
materialism.
(b) by making him distrustful of others.
(c) by making him stand on his own.
(d) by inculcating the fear of society
in him.
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96. It would be a better educational system
(a) if it would manage things differently.
(b) if it inculcates the spirit of
togetherness.
(c) if it teaches collaboration with a
team.
(d) if it does not allows us to knife
each other in the back.
Passage–V
Diversity typically provides fresh perspectives
on issues, but it makes it more difficult to
unify the team and reach agreements. The
strongest case for diversity on work teams is
when these teams are engaged in problem­
solving and decision­making tasks.
Heterogeneous teams bring multiple
perspective to the discussion, thus increasing
the likelihood that the team will identify
creative or unique solutions. Additionally, the
lack of a common perspective usually means
diverse teams spend more time discussing
issues, which decrease the chances that a
weak alternative will be chosen.
However, keep in mind that the positive
contribution that diversity makes to decision­
making teams undoubtedly declines over
time. Diverse groups have more difficulty
working together and solving problems, but
this dissipates with time expect the value­
added component of diverse teams to
decrease as members become more familiar
with each other and the team becomes more
cohesive.
97. Diversity on work team leads to
(a) human problems.
(b) creative solutions.
(c) economy in manufacturing.
(d) higher turnover.
98. With diversity in work­force there is
(a) difficulty in reaching a solution
quickly.
(b) difficulty in designing wage formula.
(c) difficulty in managing international
market.
(d) difficulty experienced in shop­floor
management.
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 99. Advantages of diversity
(a) are sustained over long periods of
time.
(b) lead to furhter increase with time.
(c) decline as the members come to
know each other.
(d) decline as the absenteeism
increases.
100. Problem­solving taks can be handled
by
(a) homogeneous groups.
(b) heterogeneous groups.
(c) management graduates.
(d) consultants.
Passage–VI
The world of today has achieved much, but
for all its declared love for humanity it has
based itself far more on hatred and violence
than on the virtues that make man human.
War is the negation of truth and humanity.
War may be unavoidable sometimes but its
progeny are terrible to contemplate. Not more
killing, for man must die, but the deliberate
and persistent propagation fo hatred and
flasehood, which gradually become the
normal habits of the peole. It is dangerous
and harmful to be guided in our life's course
by hatreds and aversions, for they are
wasteful of energy and limit and twist the
mind, and prevent it from perceiving the truth.
101. According to the author, the
achievements of the world are not
impressive because
(a) there is nothing much to boast of
(b) they are mostly in the field of
violence.
(c) its love of humanity is a pretence.
(d) the world has not made any
achievement.
102. War is the negation of truth means
(a) wars do not exist.
(b) wars are evil.
(c) wars spread and advertise falsehood.
(d) wars kill human beings.
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103. According to the author, the world's
declared love of humanity is
(a) false.
(b) true.
(c) non­existent.
(d) not to be taken seriously.
104. Man should be guided by
(a) scientific discoveries.
(b) practical wisdom.
(c) generous human feelings.
(d) materialism.
105. Hatred and aversions are unwholesome
as they are
(a) dangerous.
(b) harmful.
(c) narrow.
(d) barries in seeing the truth.
Directions (Qs. 106–120) : In the following
passage at certain points, you are given a
choice of three words/phrases, underlined and
marked (a), (b), (c). Choose the best word/
phrase out of the three and indicate your
choice in the relevant column of your Answer-
Sheet.
This narrow gauge railway section is 106
among the highest in the world. The diesel
locomotive 107 seven bogeys from Kalka,
108 at an altitude of 656 m above mean sea
level, to the queen of hills, Shimla. 109 the
Himalayas, the train crosses 889 bridges and
passed through 102 tunnels, including the
second largest one in India. Excavation work
on this tunnel was started from both ends,
and when it was almost over, the English
engineers 110 that they did not 111 . The
Chief Engineer, William Barog, was 112 a
penalty of a rupee, but he was so humiliated
by his failure that he went 113 the wrong
opening and committed suicide. On should
not 114 the neatly­whitewashed alcoves in
the tunnel. They are meant for those who walk
through the tunnel, to stand safely as the train
115 . It 116 at a speed of less than 25 km
an hour, takes around six hours to reach
Shimla and 117 919 curves in between.
When the first train, with three bogeys and
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118 with passengers was 119 on Nov. 9, 113. (a) at; (b) over;
1903, it was 120 by a steam locomotive (c) to
called 'Hill Puffer'. 114. (a) miss; (b) avoid;
106. (a) counted; (b) numbered (c) fear.
(c) figured. 115. (a) passes off; (b) passes by;
107. (a) hauls; (b) travels; (c) passed out.
(c) lifts. 116. (a) crawls up; (b) runs up;
108. (a) placed; (b) situated; (c) moves up.
(c) having. 117. (a) takes; (b) negotiates;
109. (a) Travelling up; (b) Running up; (c) goes through.
(c) Meandering up. 118. (a) packed; (b) carrying
110. (a) realised; (b) learnt; (c) full of.
(c) figured. 119. (a) moved off; (b) flagged off;
111. (a) unite; (b) connect; (c) started off.
(c) join. 120. (a) powered; (b) moved;
112. (a) penalised; (b) sentenced; (c) energised.
(c) slapped.

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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C B A A C A A D C B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B D A B C C D B A D
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A B C A B D B D A C
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
D B B B D A D C B A
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B C D B C B B D B C
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B D D C D B A C D B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
B C C D C C B A B B
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C B B D C D C D D A
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
A A A D B B D B C C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D B B B B B B A A B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C C A C D A A B B A
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B C B A B A B A B A

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 PRACTICE SET–18
Directions (Qs. Nos. 1 to 16) : In these (c) Stay at
questions, look at the bold part of each (d) No improvement
sentence. Below the sentence are given three 6. I have dreamt all my life for owning a
possible substitutions for the bold part. If beautiful maroon­coloured car.
one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the (a) Of owning
bold part, then indicate your response against
(b) To owning
the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none
(c) At owning
indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No
improvement' response will be signified by (d) No improvement
the letter (d). 7. The war has had a negative impact over
Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word, the economy of the country.
usage or idioms. There may be a necessary (a) In the economy
word missing or there may be a word, which (b) On the economy
should be removed. (c) In economy
1. The Union Finance Minister has said (d) No improvement
that fresh recruitment will be restricted 8. They claimed to bring the best products
to one­third of the vacancies that arise and services on the doorsteps of their
in the government jobs. consumers.
(a) Rise (a) Up to the doorsteps
(b) Raise (b) To the doorsteps
(c) Arouse (b) At the doorsteps
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
2. Our armed forces are superior to those 9. My company has decided to go it alone
of any other country in the world. rather than set up a joint venture
(a) Superior than (a) Put up
(b) Superior from (b) Deal with
(c) Superior over (c) Go along with
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
3. He securd the first position in a 10. The last exercise was fairly easier than
hundred metres race. I thought it would be.
(a) A hundred metre race (a) More
(b) Hundred metres race (b) Rather
(c) One hundred metres race (c) Comparatively
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
4. Working in the slums brought her in 11. The Chief Manager asked me to carry
against the realities of poverty. on his orders immediately.
(a) Brought her forward (a) Carry forward
(b) Brought her up (b) Carry out
(c) Brought her on (c) Carry with
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
5. I hope it's not imposing on your 12. The profits will be dealt with among
hospitality, but could I stay to dinner? the investors.
(a) Stay over (a) Dealt in
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 (c) Dealt of
(d) No improvement
13. Your advice is no different from the
other friends.
(a) Not different from
(b) No different from that of the
(c) Not different from the
(d) No improvement.
14. It was she, not me, who put forth the
attractive proposition.
(a) She, not I,
(b) Her, not me,
(c) Her, not I,
(d) No improvement
15. His love of languages bent him towards
a career as a translator
(a) Inclined him
(b) Twisted him
(c) Directed him
(d) No improvement
16. His suggestion was greeted with
hoots of laughter.
(a) Greered in
(b) Greeted over
(c) Greeted at
(d) No improvement
ORDERING OF SENTENCES
Directions (Qs. Nos. 17 to 22) : Each of the
passages given below consists of six
sentences. The first and the sixth sentences
are given in the beginning. The middle four
sentences in each passage have been
removed and jumbled up. These are labelled
P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out
the proper sequence of the four sentences
to mark your answer accordingly.
17. S1 : It is said that deep down people
are alike.
S6 : People differ in intelligence,
personality, emotional display,
values, priorities and the like.
P : However in the broadest sense
we can say people are all alike.
Q : This statement is essentially
false.
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R : But the individual differences are
far more illuminating.
S : For instance, it's true that people
all have attitudes, likes and
dislikes, feelings and similar
attributes.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QRSP (b) SPQR
(c) QPSR (d) SRQP
18. S1 : Let us look at the statement 'It's
not what you say, but it's what
you do.'
S6 : But when words and actions
diverge, people focus most on
what they see in terms of
behaviour.
P : Actions do speak louder than
words.
Q : Words can influence others; we
don't deny.
R : The statement is mostly true.
S : This doesn't mean that words fall
on deaf ears.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SQRP (b) RPSQ
(c) SPRQ (d) RQSP
19. S1 : There was no limit to insanitation.
S6 : So I asked for a broom to clean
them myself.
P : There were only a few latrines.
Q : They refused point­blank to clean
them.
R : Pools of water were everywhere.
S : I pointed it out to the volunteers.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RSPQ (b) QPSR
(c) RPSQ (d) QSPR
20. S1 : I did not feel at all sea­sick.
S6 : For I could rarely follow their
remarks when they came up to
speak to me.
P : I was quite unaccustomed to
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 talking English and except one
all the other passengers in the
second saloon were English.
Q : But as the days passed, I
became fidgety.
R : I could not speak to them.
S : I felt shy even in speaking to the
steward.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) QRPS
(c) PRQS (d) QSPR
21. S1 : The hall darkened
S6 : And then father taught the girl
arithmetic.
P : After all that, his father came on
the screen.
Q : And then a little girl came up, and
he spoke to her exactly as he
used to speak to Sambu.
R : He was wearing just the dhoti and
shirt he used to wear at home.
S : Samba sat through the trailers
and slide advertisements without
enthusiasm.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QRPS (b) SPRQ
(c) QPRS (d) SRPQ
22. S1 : Love for the country is a
necessity.
S6 : God created the globe, but man
drew lines of hatred and enmity
on it.
P : Similarly nationalism has to be
sacrificed at the altar of
internationalism.
Q : But it should in no way exceed
the limits and take the shape of
jingoism.
R : Provincialism has to be sacrificed
in the interest of the nation as a
whole.
S : There is no reason why the
nations of the world cannot live
together with harmony and
peace.
The proper sequence should be
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(a) PRQS (b) QSPR
(c) PSQR (d) QRPS
SELECTING WORDS/PHRASES
Directions (Qs. Nos. 23 to 37) : In the
passage given below there are some blank
spaces and each space is numbered from
23 to 37. Against each of these numbers,
below the passage, a choice of three words/
phrases marked as (a), (b) and (c) is
suggested. Choose the best word from these
choices which fits the respective blank space
appropriately. Read the passage carefully
before you make your choices:
There is only one cure for the evils which
newly .....(23)..... freedom produces; and that
cure is freedom. When a person first leaves
his .....(24)..... he cannot .....(25)..... the light
of day, he is unable to .....(26)..... or recognize
faces. But the remedy is not to .....(27).....
him to his .....(28)..... but to .....(29)..... him
to the .....(30)..... of the sun. The blaze of
truth and liberty, at first .....(31)..... and
bewilders nations which have become half
blind in the house of .....(32)..... But let them
gaze on and they will soon be able to
.....(33)..... it. In a few years men will learn to
reason. The extreme violence of opinion
.....(34)..... and hostile theories correct each
other. The .....(35)..... elements of truth cease
to .....(36)..... and begin to .....(37).....
23. (a) Acquired (b) Achieved
(c) Obtained
24. (a) Prison (b) Barrack
(c) Cell
25. (a) Bear (b) Stand
(c) Tolerate
26. (a) Distinguish (b) Discriminate
(c) Separate
27. (a) Push (b) Throw
(c) Remand
28. (a) Quagmire (b) Dungeon
(c) Precipice
29. (a) Adopt (b) Accustom
(c) Reconcile
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(c) Glare (d) To tie fast
31. Glitters (b) Blazes 44. MERCURIAL
(c) Dazzles (a) Quick­changing (b) Mechanical
32. (a) Prison (b) Bondage (c) Heavy (d) Clownish
(c) Slaves 45. REPRISAL
33. (a) Bear (b) Tolerate (a) Award (b) Retaliation
(c) Assimilate (c) Revision (d) Surprise
34. (a) Recedes (b) Lessens 46. RUE
(c) Subsides (a) To become homesick
35. (a) Battered (b) Scattered (b) To weep
(c) Displaced (c) To regret
36. (a) Contest (b) Co­operate (d) To resent
47. AUGURY
(c) Contend
(a) Place of refuge (b) Altar
37. (a) Coalesce (b) Amalgamate
(c) Omen (d) Dispute
(c) Integrate
Directions (Qs. 48 to 57) : Each of these
Directions (Qs. 38 to 47) : Each of these
questons consists of a word or phrase in
questions consists of a word or phrase in
capital letters, followed by four words or
capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is
phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word
most nearly similar in meaning to the given or phrase in capital letters.
word or phrase :
48. EXONERATE
38. SPORADIC
(a) Moderate (b) Accuse
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling (c) Watchful (d) Acquire
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant 49. REPLETE
39. PROLIFIC (a) Disentangle (b) Improper
(a) Skilful (b) Swift (c) Devoid (d) Renovate
(c) Fertile (d) Wearisome 50. EXECRABLE
40. SOPORIFIC (a) Excellent (b) Frank
(a) Flattering (c) Lethargic (d) Blame
(b) Sickening 51. HAPLESS
(c) Exciting (a) Believer (b) Frugal
(d) Sleep­producing (c) Frank (d) Fortunate
41. CONCILIATORY 52. KINDLE
(a) Foolish (b) Soothing (a) Unwise (b) Quench
(c) Advisory (d) Over proud (c) Smooth (d) Void
42. CAJOLE 53. LATENT
(a) To scorn (b) To coax (a) Decent (b) Compulsion
(c) To scold (d) To ridicule (c) Obvious (d) Purity
43. CARP 54. Niggardly
(a) To twist a meaning unfairly (a) Successful (b) Porous
(b) To find fault unreasonably (c) Inactive (d) Prodigal

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(a) Dominant (b) Remote
(c) Occasional (d) Renovated
56. PERTINACIOUS
(a) Superficial (b) Deliberate
(c) Angry (d) Insipid
57. JETTISON
(a) Temporary (b) Salvage
(c) Sparkle (d) Aspiring
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. Nos. 58 to 84) : In this
section, you have six short passages. After
each passage you will find several questions
based on it. First. read Passage I to answer
the questions based on it. Then go on to the
other passages.
PASSAGE–I
The martyrs who laid down their lives for the
freedom of the country, had a lofty vision of
the future. They wanted the nation to be free
from all the slavery and bondage. They wanted
an India in which all the communities would
live in perfect harmony and in which there
would be no high class and no low class of
people, the curse of untouchability having
been wiped out completely. Women would
enjoy equal rights with men and contribute
their fullest to the making of a great nation.
Such a vision was in keeping with the ancient
glory of the country renowned for its splendid
achievements in literature, art and culture.
We must now revitalise this ancient culture
of ours with tolerance as its masthead. If we
forget or cease to take pride in our noble
heritage, we shall have to face severe
indictment in the court of history which is a
ruthless judge and seldom spares the erring
people.
58. The martyrs who died for the freedom
of India wanted
(a) The country to be the strongest
nation in the world
(b) The country to rule over the other
nations
(c) The country to be free from slavery
(d) The people to give up their
antiquated customs
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59. These martyrs wanted that
(a) There should be reservation in the
jobs for the backward sections of
the society
(b) There should be perfect communal
love and peace in the country
(c) The old caste system should be
retained in the future
(d) The women should look after their
families only
60. W e must strive with our total
commitment to
(a) Defeat and overcome the enemies
of the nation
(b) Revitalise our rich past culture
(c) Inject scientific temper into our
past culture
(d) Make scientific advancements
61. Our freedom­fighters envisioned that in
free India
(a) There would be an egalitarian
society
(b) W omen would enjoy higher
privileges and rights than others
(c) The country would be taken
forward by some selected classes
of the society
(d) Industrialisation should occupy the
top priority
PASSAGE–II
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the illustrious
philosopher statesman of India, was one of
the greatest sons of our motherland. He
cautioned the world against the domination
of science in society. It is erroneous to claim
that scientific knowledge would bring with it
perpetual p r o g r e s s a n d a s t e a d y
improvement in human relations. The recent
period of great scientific achievements has
also increased human misery : two world
wars, concentration camps, atomic
destruction, cold war, deadly wars in the
middle east, Persian Gulf and at many other
places in the world. Growth in human wisdom
has not been commensurate with the
increase in scientific knowledge and power.
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 The fear of universal destruction hangs over
the world. There is a feeling of
disenchantment, anxiety and even despair.
Science has failed to liberate man from the
tyranny of his own nature. Mankind is passing
through a critical period and an education of
the human spirit has become essential. In
order to remake society, man has to remake
himself. If humanity is to survive, man must
integrate his knowledge with a social
responsibility.
62. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan has
(a) Emphasised that science should
be banished from the society
(b) Opposed the teaching of science
in educational institutions
(c) Favoured scientific thinking in life
(d) Counselled that preponderance of
science in life does not
necessarily generate happiness
63. The recent past of tremendous scientific
progress has
(a) Made the world a very happy place
(b) Led to global warming
(c) Brought about internal
transformation in men
(d) Shown that human wisdom has
not kept
64. Man is despaired of science because
(a) Science has given too much
knowledge
(b) Science has brought him
excessive material comforts
(c) He has become a captive of science
(d) He is confronted with the nightmare
of total annihilation of the world
65. Man can save humanity only if he
(a) Abandons science
(b) Brings about an internal
transformation in himself
(c) Makes his life more comfortable
with scientific gadgets
(d) Goes back to nature and primitive
times
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66. In this passage, the writer has tried to
show that
(a) Science is the only saviour that
shall lead humanity forward
(b) Science can bring about an end
to all the wars
(c) Social change comes with the
advancement of science.
(d) Human wisdom must grow
proportionately with growth of
knowledge to evolve a creative
integration to help mankind
PASSAGE–III
In Asia and much of the Third World, trees
are still destroyed in the old­fashioned way :
they are cut down for fuel and cropland. In
Europe, there is new and potentially more
deadly culprit. The Germans called it
'Waldsterben', the dying forest syndrome. But
the disease is far more than a German
phenomenon. Since it was first observed by
German scientists in the autumn of 1980, the
mysterious malady has raced across
Europe, blighting woods in countries as far
apart as Sweden and Italy.
Explanations for the epidemic range from a
cyclic change in the environment to a baffling
form of tree cancer. But the most convincing
evidence points to air pollution. Indeed, saving
the rapidly deteriorating forests of Europe will
probably require a two­pronged strategy : an
offensive campaign that includes the breeding
of pollution­immune trees and a defensive
scheme that calls for reductions in toxic
emissions. But both will require more money
than is currently being spent on such
measures, as well as total commitment to
protecting the environment.
67. According to this passage, which one
of the following statements is correct?
(a) There is less damage in Asia than
in Europe
(b) More forests are dying in Germany
than anywhere else in Europe
(c) A cyclic change in the environment
is responsible for deforestation
(d) Air pollution is the main culprit of
destroying European forests
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68. Saving the trees of European forests
(a) Should not be difficult because of
the advances in experimental
research
(b) Appears to be a hopeless task and
there­fore pointless to undertake
(c) Requires a much bigger budget
(d) Demands vigilance and punitive
measures against those who cut
down the trees
69. The dying forest syndrome is a disease
that
(a) Is peculiar to the forests of Asia
(b) Has spread rapidly over the forests
of Europe
(c) Is confined to the forests of
Germany
(d) Has affected forests all over the
world
70. The writer suggests that
(a) It is no longer possible to grow
trees in industrialised areas
(b) Pollution­immune trees will absorb
toxic emissions
(c) All pollution­prone trees should be
destroyed
(d) It is not possible to grow trees that
remain unaffected by pollution
71. The writer's approach towards the
problem of forest devastation is one of
(a) Tolerance
(b) Indifference
(c) Well thought­out strategy
(d) Despondency
PASSAGE–IV
One of the major crises facing the country is
the looming water shortage. A recent report
of the UN has named India among the worst
countries for poor quality of water. The report
ranks 122 countries according to the quality
of their water as well as their ability and
commitment to improve the situation. Belgium
is considered the worst basically because
Belgium is considered the worst basically
because of the quality of its ground water.
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Rains failed in most parts of India last year
and the vast areas of Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, Andhra and Orissa were in the grip
of devastating drought. People without water
turn desperate and violent. Villagers in
Rajasthan last year attacked the Food
Corporation godowns.
Worse may be coming. With man refusing
to control pollution (America, the world's
greatest polluter, refuses to cooperate with
other countries) the world is getting hotter.
This means that the great ice shelves
(weighing billions of tonnes) of the Antarctic
are collapsing. We cannot even conceptualise
the dangerous consequences. Last century,
sea levels in Venice rose by one step of a
staircase. This century they are expected to
rise by five steps. An additional cause for
Venice's sinking is the draining of underground
water table due to industrialisation.
The water tables in our cities have also been
going lower and lower. When ocean level
rises. Tuvalu in the Pacific Ocean will be the
first to go under the waves. Citizens of that
country are already migrating to New
Zealand. Will citizens of Maldives crowd into
Kerala? Will another mass migration from
Bangladesh turn West Bengal upside down?
72. Citizens of Tuvalu are migrating to
(a) Belgium (b) West Indies
(c) Morocco (d) New Zealand
73. Belgium is suffering acutely because
of
(a) The sluggish pace of its economy
(b) The discharge of industrial effluents
(c) Quality of its ground water
(d) Rising cost of living
74. Villagers in Rajasthan attacked Food
Corporation godowns because of
(a) Low prices offered to them for
wheat
(b) Refusal of Food Corporation to buy
wheat from the local farmers
(c) No financial help from the
government bodies
(d) Shortage of water
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is
(a) Industrialisation
(b) Its proneness to earthquake
(c) Felling of trees
(d) Civil construction
PASSAGE–V
Most of us use the products of science—
railways, aeroplanes, electricity, wireless and
thousands of others—without thinking how
did they come into existence. We take them
for granted, as if we were entitled to them as
a matter of right. And we are very proud of
the fact that we live in an advanced age and
are ourselves so very advanced. Now, there
is no doubt that our age is a very different
one from previous ages and I think it is
perfectly correct to say that it is far more
advanced. But that is a different thing from
saying that we as individuals or groups are
more advanced. It would be the height of
absurdity to say that because an engine
driver can run an engine and Plato or Socrates
could not, the engine driver is more advanced
than, or is superior to, Plato or Socrates. But
it would be perfectly correct to say that the
engine itself is a more advanced method of
locomotion than Plato's chariot was.
76. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
(a) An engine driver cannot be
compared to Plato or Socrates
(b) Plato or Socrates is in no way
inferior to the engine driver
(c) Plato or Socrates surpassed the
engine driver in every respect
(d) An engine driver is cleverer than
Plato or Socrates
77. People today are very proud because
they
(a) Live in a philosophically advanced
age
(b) Live in a spiritually advanced age
(c) Enjoy digital communications
(d) Live in a scientifically advanced
age
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78. Many of us make use of machines
(a) W ith full knowledge of their
genesis
(b) Without knowing how were they
invented
(c) With very little knowledge of their
mechanism
(d) Without any knowledge of their
historical significance
79. In this passage, the writer mentions
Plato and Socrates to emphasise that
(a) They had a great respect for
learning
(b) They were men of great
scholarship
(c) People as individuals in the modern
age are not more advanced than
their predecessors
(d) The engine is a better mode of
locomotion than Plato's chariot
PASSAGE–VI
To sum up the whole, we should say that the
aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt
man into a God. The aim of the Baconian
philosophy was to provide man with what he
requires while he continues to be a man. The
aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us
far above the vulgar wants. The aim of
Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar
wants. The former aim was noble; but the
latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow;
he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though
there was no want of strength or skill, the
shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed
followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but
it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a
mark which was placed on earth and hit it in
the white. The philosophy of Plato began with
words and ended in words, noble words
indeed, words such as were to be expected
from the finest of human intellects exercising
boundless dominion over the finest of
languages.
80. The above passage presents Platonic
philosophy as
(a) Giving rise to vulgar wants
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 (b) Too idealistic in terms of a realistic
assessment of a man
(c) No more than mere words
(d) Being pragmatic
81. The author in the above passage
(a) Praises Platonic philosophy
(b) Explains the drawbacks of
Baconian philosophy
(c) Balances opposite views in order
to arrive at a just definition of each
(d) Compares and contrasts two
systems towards which he is
impartial
82. Which one of the following best reflects
the underlying tone of the passage?
(a) All ideas regarding man are
couched in noble words
(b) Man when exalted into a God
comes to nothing
(c) It is better for man to continue to
be a man
(d) It is the image of man conceived
differently, that makes the basic
distinction between differnt
systems
83. Which of the following words in the
passage confirm the exalted notions of
man according to Plato?
(a) 'Exercising boundless dominon'
(b) 'He aimed at the stars'
(c) 'Fixed his eye on the mark and hit
it ir the white'
(d) 'There was no want of strength or
skill, the shot was thrown away'
84. The reference to a bow and an arrow in
the passage
(a) Serves as an example of Plato's
strength
(b) Teaches us to stay focussed on
target
(c) Shows us a track of dazzling
brilliance in man's history
(d) Shows us the comparative
strengths and weaknesses of
Platonic and Baconian systems
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SPOTTING ERRORS
Directions (Qs. Nos. 85 to 100) : (i) In this
section a number of sentences are given.
The sentences are given in three separate
parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and
(c). Read each sentence to fina out whether
there is an error in any part. No sentence
has more than one error. When you find an
error in any one of the parts (a), (b) or (c),
choose that part as your answer. You may
feel that there is no error in a sentence. In
that case letter (d) will signify a 'No error'
response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word
usage or idioms. There may be a word
missing or there may be a word which should
be removed. (iii) You are not required to
correct the error. You are required only to
indicate your response.
85. (a) The teacher repeatedly warned the
students/(b) not to make noise/(c) but
the students did not obey/(d) No error.
86. (a) My left leg has just been operated
by/(b) the surgeon in/(b) the surgeon
in/(c) a big hospital/(d) No error.
87. (a) Teaching in this school would
certainly improve/(b) if it had less boys/
(c) in all the higher classes/(d) No error.
88. (a) In some ways, the Diwali festival
corresponds with Christmas/(b) which
is celebrated with enthusiasm by the
Christians/(c) all over the world/(d) No
error.
89. (a) The expert mason reported to the
contractor/(b) that there was no
question/(c) of the wall's falling down/
(d) No error.
90. (a) He went on committing crime after
crime/(b) but in spite of my best efforts/
(c) I could not prevent him to do so/(d)
No error.
91. (a) The population of Kolkata/(b) is
greater than Delhi/(c) although Delhi is
the capital of India/(d) No error.
92. (a) Though he denied his involvement
in the case/(b) the facts made it clear/
(c) that he had hand in the cruel murder
of his friend/(d) No error.
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smugglers in Mumbai/(d) No error.
94. (a) Scarcely we had left the hotel/(b)
when the thunderstorm burst/(c) over
our heads/(d) No error.
95. (a) After a stay of several years abroad/
(b) he has returned back/(c) to Delhi/
(d) No error.
96. (a) How can we break upon/(b) the
barriers of fear and hostility/(c) which
divide the two communities/(d) No error.
97. (a) Road accidents are so common
now­a­days/(b) that many people give
up their lives/(c) everyday owing to
them/(d) No error.
98. (a) The cricket match had to be called
up/(b) at the last moment as the pitch
had been dug up/(c) and oil had been
poured on it/(d) No error.
99. (a) It is incumbent/(b) with all the
students/(c) to abide by the college
rules/(d) No error.
100. (a) He gave them no money/(b) nor he
did help them/(c) in any way/(d) No error.
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
Directions (Qs. Nos. 101 to 110) : In these
questions, some parts of the sentence have
been jumbled up. You are required to re-
arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q,
R and S to produce the correct sentence.
Choose the proper sequence to mark your
answer accordingly.
101. Each is slightly different (P)/ as an
individual issue (Q)/ and should be
treated (R)/ industrial nose control
problem. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) SPRQ (b) RQSP
(c) SQRP (d) RPSQ
102. The generation within the environment
is regarded as a form (P)/ it lowers the
quality of life (Q)/ of pollution because
(R)/ of unreasonable noise. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) SPQR (b) PRSQ
(c) SPRQ (d) PRQS
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103. In anticipation Kazakhstan officials
have studied the (P)/ of the oil bonanza
(Q)/ experience of other countries that
suddenly. (R)/ found themselves rich in
natural resources. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) QPSR
(c) PSQR (d) QPRS
104. Undoubtedly, at its traditional best (P)/
and that too by showcasing Indian
hockey (Q)/ winning the tournament
(R)/ is an achievement. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) RQPS
(c) PQRS (d) RSPQ
105. The banks using more technology (P)/
have already changed (Q)/ and selling
techniques (R)/ the old ways of doing
business. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) QRPS
(c) QSPR (d) PRQS
106. The new directors use new technology
to embellish their production (P)/
improve on their acting and (Q)/ through
sheer hard work—they continuously
hone their skills (R)/ are rewriting record
books. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRQP (b) PQRS
(c) SQRP (d) PRQS
107. In New York, or a man visiting a
playground without a child (P)/ carrying
an open bottle of water on a bus (Q)/
are fineable offences (R)/ which is
believed to be cash-strapped. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) SQRP (b) QPRS
(c) SQPR (d) QSPR
108. But people affected by the raising of
the dam height to 90 metre (P)/ which
testify to the fact that the rehabilitation
of (Q)/ has not been completed (R)/
there are innumerable cases. (S)
The proper sequence should be
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 (a) SQPR (b) PRQS 113. The reasoning in this article is so .....
(c) SRQP (d) PQRS that we cannot understand how can
109. Characteristic proposed by both sides anyone be deceived by it.
(P)/ was the very hesitant progress (Q)/ (a) Specious (b) Sceptical
of the confidence building measures (c) Coherent (d) Cogent
(R)/ of the cautious approach. (S) 114. She ..... his forgiveness.
The proper sequence should be (a) Besotted (b) Bestowed
(a) SPRQ (b) RQSP (c) Besought (d) Bestirred
(c) SQRP (d) RPSQ 115. The ..... flew back and forth across the
110. The battle of all call centres outside the dinner table.
US (P)/ of compromise of personal (a) Repartee (b) Repetition
information by the proliferation (Q)/ (c) Gaiety (d) Insult
critics now rainsing the issue (R)/ has
116. There was a sudden ..... of interest in
taken a further twist with. (S)
the Victorian art.
The proper sequence should be
(a) Revolution (b) Resurgence
(a) QRSP (b) SPQR
(c) Fertility (d) Appearance
(c) QPSR (d) SRQP
117. If you are seeking ..... that will resolve
Directions (Qs. 111 to 120) : In each of these all your ailments, you are trying for an
questions the given sentence has a blank impossible task.
space and four words or group of words are
(a) A direction (b) A n
given after each sentence. Out of these four
implement
choices, select the word or group which you
consider the most appropriate for the blank (c) A panacea (d) A precedent
spaces and mark your choice accordingly. 118. Tourists forget their ..... ideas as soon
111. We lost confidence in him because he as they visit our country.
never ..... the grandiose promises he (a) Predatory (b) Preconceived
had made. (c) Sick (d) Precise
(a) Played with 119. Your ..... tactics may compel me to
(b) Deliverd on cancel the contract as the job must be
(c) Performed finished on time.
(d) Retreated from (a) Offensive (b) Lukewarm
112. When the lady slipped on the road, it (c) Dilatory (d) Repugnant
brought forth ..... smile from her little 120. The old lady made many charitable .....
son. (a) Awards (b) Benedictions
(a) A quite (b) A shy (c) Benefactions (d) Benefactors
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D D C C B A B C D B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B B B A C D C B C D
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
D D A C B A A B B A
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
C B A C B A C C C D
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B B B A B C C B C A
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
D B C D D D B C B B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A D D D B D D C B D
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C D C D A A D B D B
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
D D B D B A B A C C
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
B C D A A A B A B B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
A C D B C A C A C D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B C A C A B C B C C

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ANTONYMS (a) Repentant (b) Sorrowful
Directions (Qs. Nos. 1 to 10) : In this (c) Hot­headed (d) Pertinent
section, each item consists of a word or a 10. In facing adverse situations, he was
phrase which is underlined in the sentence very stoical.
given. It is followed by four alternative words (a) Tactless (b) Flinching
or phrases as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the (c) Awkward (d) Assured
word or phrase which is closest to the SELECTING WORDS-SIMPLE
opposite in meaning of the underlined word SENTENCES
or phrase.
Directions (Qs. Nos. 11 to 20) : In each of
1. This officer is noted for his zeal. these questions, the given sentence has a
(a) Intolerance (b) Inefficiency blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b),
(c) Insensibility (d) Indifference (c) and (d) are given after the sentence.
2. The speaker recalled the deceased Select from the alternatives that word as your
leader's benevolent deeds. answer which you consider most appropriate
(a) Unpopular (b) Unkind for the blank space.
(c) Unbecoming (d) Unplanned 11. The teacher's counsel had a ..... effect
on the mischievous student's conduct.
3. Their arrival defiled the atmosphere.
(a) memorable (b) Salutary
(a) Purified (b) Polluted
(c) Sudden (d) Forceful
(c) Disturbed (d) Glorified
12. The injured man was still groggy and
4. The Prime Minister's radio broadcast
could only give a ..... account of the
galvanised the people's spirit.
accident.
(a) Frightened (b) Pacified
(a) Garish (b) Gangling
(c) Dampened (d) Distracted (c) Garbled (d) Garrulous
5. A fortuitous combination of 13. A bullet ..... his cheek.
circumstances led to the discovery of
(a) Grazed (b) Glazed
his lineage.
(c) Grasped (d) Screamed
(a) Unfortunate (b) Accidental
14. The Government's handling of the
(c) Planned (d) Ludicrous situation led to ..... violations of human
6. The young business executive was very rights
persicacious. (a) Tumultuous (b) Obvious
(a) Banal (b) Clever (c) Ostensible (d) Flagrant
(c) Humble (d) Unreliable 15. They should spend less time ..... about
7. The speaker made some very cogent and more with their children.
remarks. (a) Gallivanting (b) Gravitating
(a) Flattering (b) Unconvincing (c) Frisking (d) Flirting
(c) Superfluous (d) Vociferous 16. The leader of the opposition party
8. There are many anecdotes about his condemned the communal riots in .....
sister who is an imperious personality. terms.
(a) Characterless (b) Pious (a) Unambiguous
(c) Arrogant (d) Submissive (b) Unparliamentary
9. Though aware of his crimes, he (c) Unequivocal
remained impenitent throughout. (d) Uncontrollable
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 17. Justice should be ..... even handedly. 26. Such conduct deserves reprimand.
(a) Discharged (b) Performed (a) Praise (b) Punishment
(c) Declared (d) Administered (c) Rebuke (d) Reward
18. The claims made by the manufacturer 27. On public occasions, she was very
of the will accept them on face value. punctilious about forms and manners.
(a) Cynical (b) Gullible (a) Serious (b) Careful
(c) Rich (d) Indifferent (c) Artificial (d) Casual
19. We are not sure if their business is 28. She is very discreet.
strictly ..... (a) Mannered (b) Mild
(a) Prudent (b) Honest (c) Proud (d) Prudent
(c) Judicious (d) Legitimate 29. After he came back from his evening
20. He does not suffer from any ..... disease walk, he felt famished.
at all. (a) Exhausted (b) Hungry
(a) Acute (b) Chronic (c) Peevish (d) Relaxed
(c) Temporary (d) Irregular 30. She purchased gimcrack ornaments
SYNONYMS from the market
Directions (Qs. Nos. 21 to 30) : In this (a) Expensive (b) Worthless
section, you will find a number of sentences, (c) Rare (d) Smuggled
parts of which are underlined. You may also SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
find only a group of words which is underlined. Directions (Qs. Nos. 31 to 45) : In these
For each underlined part, four words/phrases questions, look at the underlined part of each
(a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose sentence. Below the sentence, three possible
that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are
to the underlined part. given. If any one of the substitutions is better
21. Graduation Day is a momentous day than the underlined part, choose that as your
for most students. reponse. If none of the substitutions improves
(a) Memorable (b) Melancholy the sentence, then choose (d) as your
(c) Important (d) Hectic response. Thus a 'No improvement' response
will be signified by the letter (d).
22. The two opposing parties have reached
31. No sooner he saw the Police
a stalemate.
Superintendent than be disappeared.
(a) Dilemma (b) Deadlock
(a) No sooner did he see
(c) Exhaustion (d) Settlement
(b) No sooner he had seen
23. The Prime Minister delivered an
(c) As soon as he see
impromptu speech to the students.
(d) No improvement
(a) Important (b) Impressive
32. If I were a king, I would have helped my
(c) Inspiring (d) Offhand
subjects.
24. This is a lucrative business.
(a) Did have helped
(a) Profitable (b) Dangerous
(b) Could help
(c) Challenging (d) Questionable (c) Would help
25. Forthrightness in speech may not (d) No improvement
always be a desirable quality.
33. The criminal was ordered to be hanged
(a) Outspokenness (b) Obliqueness to death.
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 (b) Hung to death 41. Yes I would, if I should, rather be a
(c) Hanged till death sparrow than a snail.
(d) No improvement (a) Can
34. A bird in hand is better than two in the (b) Shall
bush. (c) Could
(a) Two on bush (d) No improvement
(b) Two in bush 42. Machines turn human society from an
(c) Two at a bush agrarian one into an industrial one.
(d) No improvement (a) Has turned
35. Since I am not new to Mumbai, you (b) Turned
must not have come to the Railway (c) Have turned
Station to receive me. (d) No improvement
(a) Should not have 43. I am afraid you two are at cross­
(b) Need not have purpose.
(c) Ought not to have (a) Are at cross­purposes
(d) No improvement (b) Are in cross­purpose
36. She prefers coffee to tea. (c) Be at cross­purposes
(a) Than (d) No improvement
(b) Over 44. I am surprised that he dares speak in
(c) For such a tone to his father.
(d) No improvement (a) He dares to speak
37. Our Professor is an authority on the (b) He dare to speak
subject which he had been teaching (c) He dare speak
since 1966.
(d) No improvement
(a) Has been teaching
45. Take care that you are not to be heated.
(b) Is teaching
(a) That you will not be cheated
(c) Was teaching
(b) You will not be cheated
(d) No improvement
(c) That you are not cheated
38. It is high time she changes her job.
(d) No improvement
(a) Must change
SPOTTING ERRORS
(b) Had changed
Directions (Qs. Nos. 46 to 60) : In this
(c) Changed
section, a number of sentences are given.
(d) No improvement Each sentence is in three separate parts
39. I am considering to set up a cyber cafe. labelled as (a), (b), and (c). Read each
(a) Setting sentence to find out whether there is an error
(b) Set up in any of these parts. No sentence has more
(c) Setting up than one error. When you find an error in any
one of these parts, then choose that part as
(d) No improvement
your answer. You may feel that there is no
40. Another question we often ask in those error in a sentence. In that case, choose (d)
days was whether they believed in God. as your answer.
(a) We will often ask 46. (a) We had to cancel our trip to Delhi/
(b) We are often asking (b) because when we reached the
(c) We often asked railway station/(c) the train left/(d) No
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 47. (a) Many a student/(b) but Dilip has replaced by the owner of the house/(c)
scored mathematics test/(c) but Dilip before shifting./(d) No error
has scored 100 percent./(d) No error SELECTING WORDS/PHRASES
48. (a) The General with over 1000 officers Directions (Qs. Nos. 61 to 75) : In the
and soldiers/(b) have surrendered to the following passage there are blanks which
Indian troops/(c) who are patrolling the have been numbered from 61 to 75. Below
valley/(d) No error the passage against these numbers, a choice
49. (a) If he wrote the examination faster/ of three words/phrases, marked (a), (b), (c)
(b) and had answered one more is given, one of which fits the blank
question/(c) he would have scored appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
better/(d) No error The sun had set. Martin leaned on his
50. (a) For decades/(b) there have been/ elbow and looked down through the leaves of
(c) a devate on whether schizophrenia the tree. In the waters of the lake, close
is a psychological condition./(d) No error. .....(61)..... the shore, he saw a number of
.....(62)..... crocodiles floating .....(63).....One
51. (a) Mohan is the one/(b) who always
of the creatures was .....(64)..... on a high
finds fault/(c) with whatever Ram does./
.....(65)..... of sand. .....(66)..... Martin heard
(d) No error
a rustling sound .....(67)..... the foot of the
52. (a) There is a need/(b) to revising tree. A .....(68)..... leopard was .....(69).....
Government policies/(c) on controlling stealthily .....(70)..... the bushes. When it
unauthorised constructions./(d) No error .....(71)..... the edge of the bushes it.
53. (a) We know where it begins/(b) but we .....(72)....., seized the crocodile .....(73).....
don't know/(c) that where it ends./(d) the .....(74)..... flesh underneath its tail. The
No error crocodile .....(75)..... for some time to reach
54. (a) The simplest method/(b) of welding the water but it could not.
two pieces of metal together/(c) is 61. (a) By (b) On
known as pressure welding./(d) No error (c) To
55. (a) One of the important benefits/(b) of 62. (a) Great (b) Huge
machine age/(c) is that our standard of (c) Long
life has improved./(d) No error
63. (a) Quietly (b) Slowly
56. (a) There is sense of urgency/(b) in
(c) Still
locating alternative sources of water/(c)
to augment the dwindling supply./(d) No 64. (a) Sitting (b) Lying
error (c) Standing
57. (a) Althouhg there is virtually no 65. (a) Bed (b) Pile
production in India/(b) the 'Encyclopedia (c) Bank
Britannica' estimate/(c) that India has 66. (a) At once (b) Suddenly
perhaps the largest accumulated (c) Surprisingly
stocks of silver in the world./(d) No error
67. (a) On (b) At
58. (a) Neither the severe earthquake/(b) or
(c) Near
the subsequent famine/(c) could
68. (a) Ferocious (b) Huge
demoralise the people of the country./
(d) No error (c) Angry
59. (a) As soon as I shall reach New Delhi/ 69. (a) Crawling (b) Creeping
(b) I shall send you the file/(c) you have (c) Walking
asked for./(d) No error 70. (a) Over (b) In
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71. (a) Caught (b) Seized
(c) Reached
72. (a) Hopped (b) Leapt
(c) Rose
73. (a) With (b) At
(c) By
74. (a) Loose (b) Soft
(c) Pasty
75. (a) Fought (b) Wrestled
(c) Struggled
ORDERING OF SENTENCES
Directions (Qs. Nos. 76 to 80) : In these
questions, each passage consists of six
sentences. The first (S1) and the sixth (S6)
sentences are given in the beginning. The
middle four sentences in each passage have
been removed and jumbled up. These are
labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to
find out the proper sequence of these
sentences from the given alternatives (a), (b),
(c) and (d), in order to form a meaningful
paragraph:
76. S1 : When the earth rumbles and
trembles and we feel the floor
moving away from under our feet,
you can be sure that it is an
earthquake.
S6 : As these rock plates are not on
solid ground they constantly
move or rub against each other
causing earth tremors.
P : We now know that under the
hard earth crust, there are large,
thick, rocky plates floating on
molten rock.
Q : She punished them by causing
earth­quakes and tidal waves
and making volcanoes erupt.
R : Now we know that this is only a
myth.
S : In olden days when man did not
know what caused earthquake,
he believed that it occurred when
mother earth was angry with her
wicked children.
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The proper sequence should be
(a) SPRQ (b) RQSP
(c) SQRP (d) RPSQ
77. S1 : Anxiety is a normal human
response to stress.
S6 : This kind of anxiety is abnormal
anxiety and acquires a
pathological nature.
P : However if anxiety is excessive,
the individual becomes helpless
and cannot cope with the anxiety­
provoking situation.
Q : Such anxieties stimulate the
individual to take appropriate
steps to cope with a stressful
situation.
R : Anxiety before an examination or
while waiting to catch the last bus
home are common experiences.
S : The person experiences
psychological and physical
discomfort.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SPQR (b) RQPS
(c) SQPR (d) RPQS
78. S1 : After you gave climbed the dark
crumbling staircase you will enter
a dingy room that looks like an
underground vault.
S6 : You will hear the old woman
saying, 'My child, you are back
at last.'
P : On it you will notice a shrivelled
up woman, wrapped in torn rags,
lying still.
Q : And then as your eyes get used
to the dark, you will see a large
decrepit wooden cot.
R : At first, everything will look indistinct.
S : At the sound of your footsteps,
the bag of bones will slowly move.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) RSPQ
(c) PSRQ (d) RQPS
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 79. S1 : Everyone experiences stress in
everyday life.
S6 : For, stress not only affects one
mentally and emotionally, it can
cause physical and chemical
changes in our body.
P : Of course different people react
to stress in different ways.
Q : What follows is anger, frustration
or sadness.
R : Little things like traffic hold­ups
or a persistently engaged tone
on the tele­phone may make one
lose one's cool.
S : But no matter what causes stress
or how you react to it, learning
how to handle it can reduce the
risk to one's health.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) PQRS
(c) RSPQ (d) PSRQ
80. S1 : Ramanujan completed High
School and tried twice to obtain
college education.
S6 : His wife has said that she and
Ramanujan's mother used to feed
him at mealtimes so that he
would be free to continue writing
while he ate.
P : He was so obsessed with
Mathematics, in fact, that he did
not want to stop even to eat.
Q : But he failed both times because
he was so obsessed by
Mathematics that he simply
could not bring himself to spend
anytime to other subjects.
R : In 1909, when he was 22, he
married nine­year old Janaki and
tood a clerical position in the
Madras Port Trust Office.
S : While he worked as a clerk,
Ramanujan continued to pour
out mathematical results, using
excess wrapping paper from the
office to scribble down his formulae.
The proper sequence should be
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(a) SPQR (b) QRSP
(c) SRQP (d) QpSR
ORDERING OF WORDS
IN A SENTENCE
Directions (Qs. Nos. 81 to 90) : In these
questions, some parts of the given sentence
have been jumbled up. You are required to
re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as
P, Q, R and S to produce the correct
sentence. Choose the proper sequence from
the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in
order to form a meaningful paragraph:
81. Indian Airlines fares but also offer (P)/
are not only (Q)/ a number of discounts
and concessional tours (R)/ the lowest
in the world.(S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRPQ (b) QSPR
(c) QRPS (d) PSRQ
82. The thieves fled away from those who
were pursuing them (P)/ with dense
shrubs and was (Q)/ into a forest thay
was covered (R)/ very favourable to
concealment.(S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) PRQS (b) RPQS
(c) QSRP (d) RQSP
83. The fact that man is ignorant of his own
self (P)/ must not be allowed (Q)/ to
cloud the other fact (R)/ that man has
reached the moon.(S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) RPQS
(c) SQRP (d) SPRQ
84. The life of a nation principally in the
villages (P)/ is lived (Q)/ like India (R)/
and more specifically of a nation.(S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) SPQR
(c) SRQP (d) RSQP
85. Only mountaineering (P)/ should take
up (Q)/ people (R)/ who love
adventure.(S)
The proper sequence should be
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 (a) PSQR (b) RSQP I to answer the questions based on it. Then
(c) PQRS (d) RQSP go on to he other passages.
86. When the sun rose (P)/ as his objective PASSAGE–I
was to reach his destination (Q)/ the In place of old pleasures demanding
traveller resumed his journey (R)/ in intelligence and personal initiative, we have
time.(S) vast organisations that provide us with
The proper sequence should be readymade distractions–distractions, which
demand from pleasure­seekers, no personal
(a) RSQP (b) PSRQ
participation and no intellectual effort of any
(c) PRQS (d) SRQP sort. To the interminable democracies of the
87. The proposal that Indian Ocean should world, a million cinemas bring the same stale
be declared (P)/ has been supported balderdash. There have always been fourth­
(Q)/ as a zone of peace (R)/ by all rate writers and dramatists; but their works,
states.(S) in the past, quickly died without getting
The proper sequence should be beyond the bound­aries of the city or the
(a) PSRQ (b) QRSP country in which they appeared. Today, the
inventions of the scenariowriter go out from
(c) PRQS (d) QPSR
Los Angeles across the whole would.
88. While I was going to the college, due Countless audiences soak passively in the
to an accident ahead; (P)/ so I made a tepid bath of nonsense. No mental effort is
detour via Pragati Maidan (Q)/ I found demanded of them, no participation; they
the road closed (R)/ and reached in need only sit and keep their eyes open.
time.(S) 91. According to this passage, most
The proper sequence should be cinemas
(a) RPQS (b) RQPS (a) Deal with the familiar uninteresting
(c) QRSP (d) PQRS family dramas
89. I Who worked (P)/ for the uplift of the (b) Tend to be didactic and moralistic
poor (Q)/ have always known him (R)/ (c) Bring the images of the same old
to be an honest man.(S) adventurous activities
The proper sequence should be (d) Bring nothing but some dull,
nonsensical talk
(a) PQRS (b) PSRQ
92. The author says that the fourth­rate
(c) RSPQ (d) RPQS writers and dramatists
90. Ashok Kumar, whose name has almost (a) Never existed in old times
become a legend (P)/ in his private life (b) Wrote novels and plays which are
(Q)/ the evergreen hero of the silver not of permanent value
screen (R)/ is essentially a quiet and
(c) Are mushrooming in modern times
sedate person.(S)
unlike in the past
The proper sequence should be (d) Succeed easily in the modern times
(a) RQSP (b) QSRP 93. According to this passage, the modern
(c) SPRQ (d) RPSQ audience
COMPREHENSION (a) Is cosmopolitan in its outlook
Directions (Qs. Nos. 91 to 120) : In this (b) Is very discriminating
section, you have six short passages. After (c) Never falls asleep in a cinema hall
each passage you will find some questions (d) Lacks individual initiative and
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 94. To indulge in their favourite pastime, our
ancestors
(a) Exercised some intelligence and
individual initiative
(b) Enjoyed nonsensical works
(c) Never moved out of their familiar
environment
(d) Formed recreational clubs
95. The author thinks that the bane of
modern times is that
(a) Physical exercise has been given
a go­by
(b) The trash travels very fast
(c) People are taking active interest
in mindless pleasures
(d) The cheap readymade distractions
have become more and more
pervasive
PASSAGE–II
Ravi Shankar gas a large circle of friends and
is very popular at parties. Everybody admires
him for his fine sense of humour–everybody,
that is, except his six­year old daughter
Meenakshi. Recently one of Ravi's friends
asked him to make a speech at a reception.
This is the sort of thing that Ravi loves. He
prepared the speech carefully and went to
the party with Meenakshi. He had included a
large number of funny stories in the speech
and, of course, it was a great success. As
soon as he had finished, Meenakshi told him
she wanted to go home. Ravi was a little
disappointed by this but he did as his
daughter asked. On the way home, he asked
Meenakshi if she had enjoyed the speech.
To his surprise, she said she hadn't. Ravi
asked her why this was so and she told him
that she did not like to see so many people
laughing at him.
96. Ravi was popular because
(a) He made speeches
(b) He told stories
(c) He had a good sense of humour
(d) He loved parties
97. Ravi loves to
(a) Meet people
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(b) Talk to his daughter
(c) Make a speech
(d) Made people laugh
98. Ravi went to the party
(a) With his wife
(b) With his daughter
(c) With his mother
(d) With his friend
99. Ravi was disappointed because
(a) Meenakshi did not enjoy his speech
(b) Meenakshi wanted to go home
immediately after the speech
(c) People did not like his speech
(d) Meenakshi did not like people
laughing at Ravi
100. Meenakshi failed to realise that
(a) The party was over
(b) Everyone had been laughing at
Ravi's stories, not at Ravi
(c) Ravi had finished his speech
(d) It was a reception party
PASSAGE–III
Jogging, or running at an easy pace, is really
popular now. It's fun, free and a quick way to
get fit. It's very good for suppleness or upper
body strength.
There's some risk of overuse injury to feet,
knees, ankles and hips. But if you don't
overdo it at first, and run on soft surface like
grass when you can, you shouldn't have
serious problems. If you have arthritis in your
legs, hips or back or if you are overweight,
try cycling or swimming instead.
The only expense is a good pair of running
shoes. Avoid busy roads and jogging at night
if possible. Wear light­coloured clothes so
as not to feel uneasy and a cyclist's reflective
chest band.
101. Jogging is a popular exercise because
it
(a) makes the body strong
(b) Is an easy way to keep oneself fit
(c) Is eminently enjoyable
(d) Makes the body supple
102. Sometimes jogging can become risky
when
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 (a) The person is suffering from arthritis
(b) It is done speedily
(c) It is overdone
(d) It is done on a lawn
103. Jogging is not advised for people who
(a) Are overweight
(b) Are very busy
(c) Have bad legs
(d) Are not very strong
104. Everybody can afford to jog as it
(a) Does not require expensive outfit
(b) Requires less effort
(c) Requires less space
(d) Does not need strength
105. While jogging, one should wear light­
coloured clothes
(a) As a protection from the sun
(b) To feel light
(c) To feel easy
(d) To feel comfortable
PASSAGE–IV
Those of us who already possess knives and
use them as a matter of course at our meals
can hardly understand the longing of an infant
to be given the freedom of so perilous an
instrument. Man has been defined as a tool­
using animal, and there is no another tool
that appeals to the imagination so strongly
as a knife. It is through long months and
years a forbidden thing, and all the more
fascinating on that count. There is no glory
in using a spoon. There is no honour in holding
a fork in the right hand and in taking up on it
little squares of meat that have been cut with
a knife by some more. privileged hand. Fork
and spoon, are little more than an extension
of the fingers, and a spoon, at least, is so
safe that it can be left in the hands of an
infant in the cradle. But a knife is a danger
against which constant warning is necessary
­ something out of reach and waiting as a
prize at the end of a long avenue of years.
106. The 'privileged hand' in this passage
refers to
(b) The spoon (b) Expert hand
(c) The adults (d) The children
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107. To the child, there is no glory in handling
a spoon because
(a) he child does not find the spoon
attractive
(b) For the child it is nothing but the
extension of fingers
(c) It is an extremely safe instrument
(d) It is not as exciting as a fork
108. Adults cannot understand why a child
finds knives so attractive because they
(a) Use knives routinely at the dining
table
(b) Have forgotten their childhood
experiences
(c) Use the knife to cut tough
vegetables
(d) Wield power at the time of meals
109. The child
(a) Longs to be a tool­using animal
(b) Desires the freedom to use the
perilous instrument
(c) Wants to use the knife because
he wants to become a soldier
(d) Dreams of crime and adventure
110. The knife fascinates a child all the more
because it is
(a) Out of his reach
(b) A precious prize
(c) A strong weapon to defend oneself
with
(d) A very attractive toy
PASSAGE–V
One dull, dark day in autumn, I was travelling
on horseback through a dreary stretch of
countryside. At nightfall, I came in sight of
the House of Usher. This was the house of
Roderick Usher, who had been my childhood
pal. It had been umpteen years since he and
I had seen each other. I lived in a distant part
of the country during my childhood. However,
he had recently corresponded with me telling
me at length of a serious illness and of a
mental disturbance that was troubling him.
Beleaguered by his problems, Roderick was
leading the existence of a hermit.
111. The author was travelling
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 (a) At daytime
(b) In the evening
(c) On a dreary night
(d) throughout the day
112. The House of Usher was the home of
(a) The author's relative
(b) An old acquaintance
(c) A companion
(d) A friend
113. The author lived in the country
(a) During the time of writing
(b) During childhood
(c) During the period in between
(d) During his youth
114. The author came to know of his friend's
illness
(a) Through letters
(b) Through local gossip
(c) From a mutual friend
(d) From a newspaper correspondent
115. Roderick
(a) Was living in the company of his
friends
(b) Was engaged in many social activities
(c) W as involved in his thriving
business
(d) Had become a recluse
PASSAGE–VI
Recent research indicates that proper diet
may help to reduce the risk of cancer. Since
cancer develops over a long time—typically
decades—one has time to hinder or promote
it. Certain foods can block the chemicals that
initiate cancer. Anti­oxidants found in some
vitamins and minerals can snuff out oxygen
free radicals, which are thought to make cells
susceptible to cancer. They can even repair
some of the cellular damage that has been
done. Wheat bran, for example, has been
shown to shrink precancerous cells. One of
the most studied antioxidants in vegetables
and fruits is beta­carotene concentrated in
deep green, yellow and orange vegetables
such as carrots, sweet potatoes and spinach,
fruits such as apricots and muskmelons.
Betacarotene has a direct toxic effect on cells
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from malignant tumours. Inside the body it
changes to retinoic acid used in the treatment
of cancer. A simple rule is, darker the
vegetable more is the anti­oxidant within.
Vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower and
broccoli reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Soyabeans contain at least five compounds
believed to inhibit cancer. Wheat bran lowers
the risk of colon cancer. The ideal diet is low
in fat and calories, high in fibre and includes
a variety of nutrients–rich foods like fruits,
vegetables, beans, seeds and nuts.
116. The idea that what one eats has an
effect on one's susceptibility to a
disease like cancer is
(a) An age­old belief
(b) The result of modern experimental
evidence
(c) An accidental discovery
(d) A myth
117. Human cells become more susceptible
to cancer because of
(a) Oxygen­free radicals
(b) Anti­oxidants
(c) Vitamins and minerals
(d) Cellular malfunctioning
118. The virulence of malignant tumours can
be reduced with the help of
(a) Deep red and pale green vegetables
(b) Retinoic acid directly taken from
fruits
(c) Beta­carotene
(d) High calorie foods
119. Cells which subsequently become
cancerous can be inhibited by
(a) Fatty acids
(b) Unsieved wheat flour
(c) Regular intake of retinoic acid
(d) Highly cooked food
120. Fibre needed to reduce the risk of
cancer is present in
(a) Foods rich in fat
(b) Linen and jute
(c) Vegetarian food
(d) Meat and fish
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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D B A C C A C D A B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B C A D C C D B A B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
C B D A A C B D A B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
B C C B A D A C C C
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
C C A A C C D B A B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
C B C D B A B B A A
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
C B A B C B B A B C
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C B C A C C B D A B
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
B A C D B C C A C D
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
D B D A D C C B B B
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
B C C A C C B A B A
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
A D B A D B A C C C

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 PRACTICE SET–20
SELECTING WORDS 9. A scientific view of man and the world
Simple Sentences offers interesting, if not ...............
Directions (Qs. Nos. 1 to 10) : Each of the possibilities.
following sentences has a blank space and (a) enormous (b) unusual
four words given after the sentence. Select (c) exciting (d) immense
whichever word you consider most appropriate 10. I have no ............... with a person who
for the blank space and indicate your choice acts so foolishly.
on the Answer Sheet. (a) relation (b) sympathy
1. A long period of dry weather is called (c) patience (d) enmity
............... ANTONYMS
(a) draught (b) dearth Directions (Qs. Nos. 11 to 20) : In this
(c) drought (d) desert section each item consists of a word or a
2. Changes in style and ideas are phrase which is bold in the sentence given.
............... with the passage of time. It is followed by four words or phrases.
(a) unimaginable (b) possible Select the word or phrase which is closest to
the opposite in meaning of the bold word or
(c) likely (d) inevitable
phrase.
3. Greatness can come only through
Example "F" has been solved for you.
constant ............... against
unfavourable situations. F. Lucy is a smart girl.
(a) lazy (b) active
(a) attack (b) trouble
(c) indecent (d) casual
(c) struggle (d) protest
Explanation : The word "lazy" is
4. The brain is the .......... understood part
nearest to the opposite in meaning of
of the body.
the word "smart". So 'A' is the correct
(a) least (b) less answer.
(c) little (d) hardly 11. The conciseness of his expression
5. The crowd was thrown into a ............... surprised me.
when the bomb exploded. (a) redundancy (b) richness
(a) confusion (b) disarray (c) felicity (d) terseness
(c) panic (d) disorder 12. He likes all games, but he has a
6. Man has won his ............... position predilection for football.
in this planet by his command of (a) partiality (b) preference
technology. (c) love (d) antipathy
(a) fundamental (b) prominent 13. Chetan is the most contumacious
(c) natural (d) dominant student amongst his classmates.
7. The one iogical ............... to ease (a) intelligent (b) obedient
inflation is to increase production. (c) cheerful (d) hardworking
(a) solution (b) conclusion 14. In course of time, we might exhaust
(c) remedy (d) end many of our natural resources.
8. Suresh got ............... a railway carriage (a) refresh (b) renew
at a wayside station. (c) replenish (d) increase
(a) out (b) on 15. Raghvan was extremely dolorous
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 (a) sorrowful (b) aggressive 23. The evidence produced so far does not
(c) cheerful (d) reserved warrant the conclusion that the driver
16. Dwindling of resources was noticed was negligent.
at a later stage. (a) justify (b) deserve
(a) increase (b) paucity (c) contain (d) contradict
(c) availability (d) meagerness 24. Her husband is a very convivial person.
17. His evasive replies intrigued the (a) healthy (b) energetic
investigating officer. (c) intelligent (d) cheerful
(a) frank (b) respectful 25. His version of the incident was a
(c) astonishing (d) confused complete
18. He gave us measly birthday presents. (a) revelation
(a) expensive (b) lovely (b) exaggeration
(c) useful (d) attractive (c) misrepresentation
19. Uncle Tom is indeed a garrulous (d) suppression
person. 26. I have serious misgivings about taking
(a) lazy (b) lonely up this job.
(c) reserved (d) calm (a) doubts (b) objections
20. As an officer, he was callous to his (c) fears (d) difficulties
subordinate staff. 27. The airport authorities have seized a
(a) courteous (b) attentive lage consignment of drugs.
(c) considerate (d) benevolent (a) destroyed (b) confiscated
SYNONYMS (c) grasped (d) stopped
Directions (Qs. Nos. 21 to 30) : In this 28. I told him that the speaker was a very
section you find a number of sentences, parts erudite person.
of which are bold. You may also find only a (a) boring (b) pleasant
group of words which is bold. For each (c) learned (d) demanding
underlined part, four words/phrases are listed 29. There were intermittent power cuts in
below. Choose the word/phrase nearest in the city and its suburbs on Sunday
meaning to the underlined part.
(a) prolonged (b) incoherent
Example 'E' is solved for you.
(c) sporadic (d) intervening
E. His style is quite transparent.
30. Some people believe that the third world
(a) verbose (b) involved war is imminent.
(c) lucid (d) witty (a) possible (b) impending
Explanation : In item 'E' the word (c) likely (d) certain
"lucid" is nearest is meaning to the
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
word "transparent". So 'C' is the correct
answer. Directions (Qs. Nos. 31 to 45) : Look at the
bold part of each sentence. Below each
21. The engine has been subjected to
sentence are given three possible
exhaustive tests.
substitutions for the bold part. If one of them
(a) complicated (b) through
(a), (b), or (c) is better than the bold part,
(c) exclusive (d) compulsory indicate your response on the Answer Sheet
22. He made a very perspicacious against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or
analysis of the problem. (c). If none of the substitutions improve the
(a) faulty (b) discerning sentence, indicate (d) as your response on
(c) cumbersome (d) quick the Answer Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement'

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 response will be signified by the letter (d). 34. He learnt it sitting under the feet of
Examples R and S have been solved for you. many great teachers.
R. The young child sung a very sweet (a) before the feet
song. (b) on the feet
(a) signed the (c) at the feet
(b) singed (d) No improvement
(c) sang a 35. No sooner did his feet touched the
(d) No improvement ground than the intensity of the disaster
S. I have already read this book twice. dawned upon him.
(a) I already twice have read this book. (a) his feet got touched
(b) I twice have already read this (b) his feet touch
book. (c) his feet had touched
(c) I have twice already read this book. (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement 36. I hate being late and if I do, I always
Explanation : feel ashamed.
R. For item R, the correct sentence should (a) if I were
read, "The yound child sang a very (b) if I did
sweet song." 'C' is therefore, the correct
(c) if I am
answer.
(d) No improvement
S. Item S is a correct sentence. None of
the changes suggested will improve it. 37. I did nothing but cried.
'D' is therefore, the correct answer. (a) but crying
Errors may be in grammar, appropriate (b) but cry
word usage or idioms. There may be a (c) but to cry
necessary word missing or there may (d) No improvement
be a word which should be removed.
38. I'll write to you after I shall arrive.
31. The accused denied the charges
(a) after I shall have arrived
framed against him.
(b) after I arrived
(a) declined the charges
(c) after I arrive
(b) denied charges
(d) No improvement
(c) refused the charges
(d) No improvement 39. The gypsies had left the village a few
days ago.
32. The boy said that he has read the
book. (a) have left
(a) he has already read (b) would have left
(b) he wants to read (c) left
(c) he had read (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement 40. The money he has given is not
sufficient enough for the job.
33. This chair will collapse as soon as
anyone will sit on it. (a) much sufficient
(a) sat (b) sufficient
(b) sits (c) sufficiently enough
(c) is sitting (d) No improvement
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 (a) older of the two sisters
(b) oldest between the two sisters
(c) older than her sister
(d) No improvement
42. Measles is dangerous for adults, too!
(a) with
(b) in
(c) to
(d) No improvement
43. He could not be able to think logically
because of his illness.
(a) can not be able
(b) was not able
(c) can be unable
(d) No improvement
44. He bought a new house but disposed
it off immediately.
(a) disposed immediately
(b) disposed off it immediately
(c) disposed off immediately
(d) No improvement
45. He has been absent since three days.
(a) from three days
(b) during three days
(c) for three days
(d) No improvement
SPOTTING ERRORS
Directions (Qs. Nos. 46 to 60) : (i) In this
section a number of sentences are given.
The sentences are in three separate parts
and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read
each sentence to find out whether there is
an error in any part. No sentence has more
than one error. When you find an error in any
one of the parts (a), (b) or (c), indicate your
response on the separate Answer Sheet at
the appropriate space. You may feel that there
is no error in a sentence. In that case letter
(d) will signify a 'No error' response.
(ii) You are to indicate only one
response for each item in your Answer Sheet.
(If you indicate more than one response, your
answer will be considered wrong.) Errors may
be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There
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may be a word missing or there may be a
word which should be removed.
(iii) You are not required to correct the
error. You are required only to indicate your
response on the Answer Sheet. Examples P
and Q have been solved for you.
P. The young child (a) singed (b) a very
sweet song. (c) No error. (d)
Q. W e worked (a) very hard (b)
throughtout the season. (c) No error. (d)
Explanation : In item P, the word
'signed' is wrong. The letter under this part is
'b', So 'b' is the correct answer. Similarly, for
item Q, 'd' is the correct answer, as the
sentence does not contain any error.
46. Both of them (a)/ help one another (b)/
in the time of need. (c)/ No error. (d)
47. There are several different attitudes (a)/
that may be adopted (b)/ for the
spectacle of intolerable suffering. (c)/
No error. (d)
48. I cannot understand (a)/ why does he
not do the work (b)/ as instructed. (c)/
No error. (d)
49. All the patients (a)/ have been admitted
(b)/ and received careful attention. (c)/
No error. (d)
50. All the animals (a)/ including the zebras
and the stags in the zoo (b) are sent to
more colder places in the summer. (c)/
No error. (d)
51. As the crow put the frog aside in order
to sharpen its beak (a)/ the frog leap
(b)/ and began to croak in derision. (c)/
No error. (d)
52. I admit that some newspapers in their
bid to sell more (a)/ have jettisoned the
high standards (b)/ that the Press in
India has followed since years. (c)/ No
error. (d)
53. The right to make war, like the right to
strike (a)/ but in a far high degree (b)/
is very dangerous in a world governed
by scientific technique. (c)/ No error. (d)
54. They seem to enjoy (a)/ being rung up
(b)/ in all hours of the day and night.
(c)/ No error. (d)
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only for him (b)/ but for you and I as .....74..... The crowd became thicker and
well. (c)/ No error. (d) more .....75..... as baggy­trousered young
56. Because of the high prices, (a)/ first men alternated with safiron­clothed monks and
they discontinued jam on toasts (b)/ rustic farmers.
and then submitted margarine for butter. 61. (a) Disappointed (b) Puzzled
(c)/ No error. (d) (c) Shocked
57. Dread of hydrogen bomb promotes 62. (a) Call (b) Say
fanaticism, (a)/ and fanaticism is more (c) Label
likely than anything else will lead to (b)
63. (a) Question (b) Inquire
actual use of the hydrogen bomb. (c)/
No error. (d) (c) Answer
58. Thanks to the efforts of the last batsman 64. (a) Wide (b) Narrow
(a)/ in the moment of crisis, (b)/ the (c) Slit
defeat was averted. (c)/ No error. (d) 65. (a) Dusty (b) Modern
59. He worked hard (a)/ so he might top (c) Antique
the list (b)/ and win a meadal. (c)/ No 66. (a) Intimately (b) Innately
error. (d)
(c) Intricately
60. Oil has and (a)/ still is (b)/ in great
67. (a) Floral (b) Lurid
demand. (c)/ No error. (d)
(c) Florid
SELECTING WORDS/PHRASES
68. (a) Bevy (b) Group
Directions (Qs. Nos. 61 to 75) : In the
following passage there are blanks which (c) Batch
have been numbered from 61 to 75. Below 69. (a) Cloths (b) Needle
the passage against these numbers, a choice (c) Garments
of three words/phrases, marked (a), (b), (c) 70. (a) Studding (b) Driving
is given, one of which fits the blanks (c) Drilling
appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
71. (a) Artist (b) Actor
A shop where small colourful bulbs
(c) Ascetic
beamed along a magic wire, without being
fed by oil or wax .....61..... Ravi. He had learnt 72. (a) Eyes (b) Hair
in Ferozpur to .....62..... everything he could (c) Ears
not understand as English. So he did not 73. (a) Couple (b) Set
pause to .....63..... but moved on to (c) Pair
contemplate, with .....64..... eyes, a row of 74. (a) Beads (b) Buds
.....65..... buildings of which the second storey
was supported over the shops by .....66..... (c) Flowers
carved columns and painted in .....67..... 75. (a) Crowded (b) Varied
designs. Beyond this Ravi's eyes were (c) Excited
caught by a shop in which a .....68..... of ORDERING OF SENTENCES
tailors sat stitching away at .....69..... while Directions (Qs. Nos. 76 to 80) : In the
one of them worked a sewing machine, again, following items each passage consists of six
by a shop where jewellers sat .....70..... little sentences. The first and the sixth sentence
bright stones into brown wax. An .....71..... are given in the beginning. The middle four
with an ashsmeard body and shaggy sentences in each have been removed and
.....72..... naked except for a rog round his jumbled up. These are labelld P, Q, R and S.
waist, glided by Ravi, striking a long .....73..... You are required to find out the proper

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sequence of the four sentences and mark
accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Example.
S1 : There was a boy named Jack.
S6 : At last she turned him out of the
house.
P : So the mother asked him to find
work.
Q : They were very poor.
R : He lived with his mother.
S : But Jack refused to work.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RQPS (b) PQRS
(c) QPRS (d) RPSQ
Explanation : The proper sequence in
this Example is : R Q P S which is marked
(A). Therefore 'A' is the correct answer.
76. S1 : Does the arrival of a particular
species of migratory birds hearld
the onset of monsoon?
S6 : These birds have been observed
to reach India just prior the rains.
P : They have sighted the pied
crested cuckoos, inhabitants of
the African continent.
Q : If their belief is correct then the
rains are round the corner.
R : Ornithologists at the Bombay
National History Society believe
so.
S : They normally migrate to the
Indian subcontinent just before
the monsoon season for
breeding.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) RQPS
(c) PSRQ (d) QPSR
77. S1 : Have you ever thought of the ways
in which birds are useful to man?
S6 : Finally, birds and their eggs form
an important part of man's food.
P : Again, there are some birds that
help us to keep our surroundings
clean by removing dead animals
and decaying matter.
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Q : A bird eats hundreds of insects
everyday, and thus helps to limit
the insect population of the world.
R : Their service to man to check the
growth of insects.
S : Another service done by birds to
man is to kill animals like rats,
squirrels which destroy the
farmers' crops.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) RPQS (b) RQSP
(c) QRSP (d) QRPS
78. S1 : When you leave your house,
concentrate your mind on a
subject.
S6 : It is idle to pretend that your mind
is incapable of concentration.
P : Bring the mind back by the scruff
of the neck.
Q : You cannot by any chance fail if
you persevere.
R : Before you have reached the
station you will have brought it
back about 40 times.
S : You will not have gone ten yeards
before your mind has skipped
away under your very eyes and
is playing round the corner with
another subject.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) RPSQ (b) SRPQ
(c) PSQR (d) SPRQ
79. S1 : The Egyptian tomb was not only
a resting place for the mummy
but also a house for the dead
man's spirit or double—his Ka.
S6 : Friends and relatives had to keep
bringing it things and doing things
for it all time.
P : In that sense, it was quite
human and didn't relish being
forgotten.
Q : It ate there and drank there, and
there it had all its earthly wants
supplied.
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the tomb.
S : It did there the things the dead
man had done in life.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) SQPR (b) RSQP
(c) PRSQ (d) QRPS
80. S1 : No one knows when tea was first
discovered, or how it came to be
such a popular drink.
S6 : It was called Cha's Ching, which,
translated, means Tea Scripture.
P : By the eight century AD most
Chinese were drinking tea, both
because they liked it as a
beverage and for its medicinal
value.
Q : Tea was so popular that one of
the most distinguished poets of
the T' ang dynasty, a man called
Lu Yu, even wrote a holy
scripture about it.
R : The beverage is generally
accepted to have originated in
China hundreds of years ago.
S : Records going back to the fourth
century AD refer to tea.
The correct sequence should be :
(a) SRQP (b) QRPS
(c) RSPQ (d) SPQR
ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
Directions (Qs. Nos. 81 to 90) : In the
following items some parts of the sentence
have been jumbled up. You are required to
re-arrange these parts which are labelled P,
Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence.
Choose the proper sequence and mark in your
Answer Sheet accordingly.
Example :
Z. It is well­known that (P) the effect (Q)
is very bad (R) on children (S) of cinema
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PSRQ (b) SPQR
(c) SRPQ (d) QSRP
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Explanation : The proper way of writing
the sentence is 'It is well­known that the effect
of cinema on children is very bad'. This is
indicated by the sequence PSRQ and so 'A'
is the correct answer.
81. People (P) when they felt (Q) the earth
temple (R) living nearest to the volcano
(S) began to be seriously alarmed
The correct sequence should be :
(a) RSQP (b) SRPQ
(c) RSPQ (d) SRQP
82. A canal bridged here and there (P) over
shining pebbles (Q) pouring slowly (R)
by ten­foot granite slabs (S) runs
through the hamlet
The correct sequence should be :
(a) SRPQ (b) RSQP
(c) SRQP (d) RSPQ
83. I believe (P) upto the highest satisfaction
of love (Q) a scale of hierarchy of
values, (R) ranging from simple physical
comforts (S) that there exists
The correct sequence should be :
(a) QSRP (b) QSPR
(c) SQRP (d) SQPR
84. While going to a party (P) which was a
particular practice of the day (Q)
fashionable men (R) painteed faces and
wore wigs (S) as well as women
The correct sequence should be :
(a) QSPR (b) SQPR
(c) QSRP (d) SQPR
85. About a year later (P) worked her way
up to him (Q) when an elderly woman
(R) he was sitting in his wheelchair (S)
at a park
The correct sequence should be :
(a) SRPQ (b) RSQP
(c) SRQP (b) RSPQ
86. Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Buddha have
taught us (P) that men should live (Q)
and should show kindness (R) to every
living creature (S) in peace with one
another
The correct sequence should be :
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(c) PSRQ (d) SPQR
87. Our policy has been (P) that of the
proverbial pigeon which (Q) closes its
eyes in the hope (R) on noticing the
cat in front of it (S) that its life will be
spared
The correct sequence should be :
(a) PRSQ (b) RPSQ
(c) PRQS (d) RPQS
88. I am (P) if someone rings the bell (Q)
very hesitant (R) to open the door (S)
at midnight
The correct sequence should be :
(a) QRPS (b) QSRP
(c) RSQP (d) RSPQ
89. Of course, (P) that flew in through the
window (Q) and fell into the water jug
(R) I must confess (S) I did lose patience
with the big beetle
The correct sequence should be :
(a) RSQP (b) SPQR
(c) SQPR (d) RSPQ
90. Ashoka, (P) in the cause of his religion
(Q) although devout and zealous (R) in
performing his kingly duties (S) was
equally energic
The correct sequence should be :
(a) QSRP (b) QPSR
(c) SPQR (d) SRPQ
COMPREHENSION
Directions (Qs. Nos. 91 to 120) : In this
section you have six short passages. After
each passage you will find several questions
based on the passage. First, read Passage
I and answer the questions based on it. Then
go on to other passages.
Examples 'I' and 'J' are solved for you.
PASSAGE
In our approach to life, be it pragmatic
or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us
squarely and unmistakably is the desire for
peace, security and happiness. Different
forms of life at different levels of existence
make up the teeming denizens of this earth
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of ours. And no matter whether they belong
to the higher groups such as humans beings
or to the lower groups such as animals, all
beings primarily seek peace, comfort and
security. Life is as dear to a mute creature
as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives
for protection against dangers that threaten
its life. Just as each one of us wants to live
and not to die, so do all other creatures.
I. The author's main point is that
(a) different forms of life are found on
earth
(b) different levels of existence are
possible in nature
(c) peace and security are the chief
goals of all living beings
(d) even the weakest creature
struggles to preserve its life
J. Which one of the following assumptions
or steps is essential in developing the
author's position?
(a) All forms of life have a single
overriding goal
(b) The will to survive of a creature is
identified with a desire for peace
(c) All beings are divided into higher
and lower groups
(d) A parallel is drawn between
happiness and life and pain and
death
Explanation :
I. The idea which represents the author's
main point is 'peace and security are
the chief goals of all living beings', which
is response (C). So 'C' is the correct
answer.
J. The best assumption underlying the
passage is 'The will to survive of a
creature is identified with a desire for
peace', which is identified with a desire
for peace', which is response (B). So
'B' is the correct answer.
PASSAGE–I
It is a fundamental characteristic of
culture that, despite its essentially
conservative nature, it does change over time
and from place to place. Herein it differs
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other than man. Among ants, for example,
colonies of the same species differ little in
behaviour from one another and even, so far
as we can judge from specimens embedded
in amber, from other ancestors of fifty million
years ago. In less than one million years man,
by contrast, has advanced from the rawest
savagery to civilization and has proliferated
at least three thousand distinctive cultures.
91. The phrase "essentially conservative
nature" implies that culture
(a) has an inbuilt resistance to change
(b) is violently opposed to change
(c) is essentially static
(d) is essentially self­contained
92. According to the author, man cannot live
(a) without creating a thousand
distinctive cultures
(b) like ants and other insects
(c) without asserting his dignity
(d) without constantly striving for a
better mode of life
93. The author's chief concern is
(a) the social behaviour of animals
(b) evolution of human society
(c) man's abilities of survival
(d) adaptive techniques perfected by
man
94. The author speaks about the ants to
bring out their
(a) social solidarity
(b) fixed pattern of social behaviour of
the ants
(c) instinct for survival
(d) inferior mode of living
95. The word "proliferated" here means
(a) spread (b) propagated
(c) popularized (d) multiplied
PASSAGE–II
A frustrated old man, Badni Thakur was
never tired of extolling the exploits of his
ancestors. With a little promoting he would
lapse into a reminiscent mood, push back
the loosely tied turban from his close­cropped
grizzled hair and start a familiar story,
improvising fanciful details which, to the mirth
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of his audiencce, always kept changing with
every recounting.
96. Badni Thakur often remembered his
ancestors because
(a) they had been rich and powerful
(b) he was an old man
(c) he was not happy with himself
(d) they were dead and the dead must
be remembered
97. The Thakur told stories about his
ancestors whenever he
(a) felt like doing it
(b) was in the company of his friends
(c) was requested by a friend or to do it
(d) was in a jovial mood
98. The impact of the stories on his friends
was that they
(a) were filled with amazement
(b) felt very depressed
(c) failed to understand much of what
he said
(d) were greatly amused
99. The most important feature of his stories
was that they
(a) were based on facts
(b) were full of philosophical
reflections
(c) always had something new to offer
(d) were full of funny incidents
100. His attitude to his ancestors was one of
(a) awe (b) fear
(c) reverence (d) admiration
PASSAGE–III
But perfect organisation, faultless
teamwork, indomitable courage, super human
endurance, even the latest equipment—all
these are unavailing unless the weather is
kind. In the mountains it is the weather that
rules everything. It may be fair in the early
morning when the climb begins, but
unexpectedly blizzards may halt the climbers
with inadequate protection on an exposed
slope. The villians of the piece are cold, wind
and snow and in the Himalayas these
conspire together for the whole year, except
for two short periods. In early May and in
October, there may be short intervals between
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the tremendous gales of winter and the
treacherous snows of the monsson. Only in
these intervals is there any chance of finding
the right weather conditions for an assault
upon a peak. Cold can at least be kept at
bay be warm clothing and scientifically
planned food and a certain amount of
exercise; but against the wind and the snow
of the worst Himalayan weather there is no
defence.
101. The two greatest enemies of the
Himalayan climber are
(a) altitude and scaracity of oxygen
(b) wind and snow
(c) ice fields and rocks
(d) slopes and valleys
102. It is best to attempt scaling a peak
(a) in the summer months
(b) between storms and gales
(c) early in May or in October
(d) when the monsoons are over
103. The perils of intense cold may be
counteracted by
(a) a special kind of food and clothing
(b) the use of alcohol
(c) climbing only during the morning
hours
(d) the use of drugs and medicines
104. When climbing in the Himalayas one
must always remember that the
weather is
(a) sever
(b) conquerable
(c) the supreme arbiter
(d) fickle
105. According to the author, what the
mountaineer today needs most is
(a) regular exercise
(b) adequate medical aid
(c) financial support
(d) modern equipment
PASSAGE–IV
The black­and­white dog made off as I
went through the fence. But the red dog
whimpered and hesitated and moved on hot
bricks. He was fat and in good condition. He
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waited while I went up to him, wagging his
tail and whimpering and ducking his head and
dancing. He darent't rub his nose with his
paws any more; it hurt too much. I patted his
head and looked at his nose and he
whimpered loudly. He must have had thirty
quills, or more, sticking out of his nose; the
white, ugly ends of the quills protruding from
his already swollen, blood­puffed muzzle.
106. The black­and­white dog ran away
because
(a) he was being chased
(b) he had been hit with stones
(c) the red dog chased him
(d) he heard his master's whistle
107. The red dog moved gingerly and
restlessly because
(a) the sun was hot
(b) he was in great pain
(c) he was frightened
(d) he was fat
108. The dog whimpered loudly when
(a) the author examined his nose
(b) he ducked his head
(c) the author touched him
(d) he moved on bricks
109. Wagging his tail the dog pleaded with
the author to
(a) remove the quills
(b) take him to the vet
(c) give him food
(d) take him back to his master
110. The word "ugly" means
(a) sharp (b) cruel
(c) black (d) repulsive
PASSAGE–V
Slowly but surely the great passenger
trains of the United States have been fading
from the rails. Short run commuter trains still
rattle in and out of the cities. Between major
cities you can still find a train, but the running
is become less frequent. The Twentieth
Century Limited, The Broadway Limited and
other luxury trains that song along the rails
at 60 to 80 miles an hour are no longer
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complain of poor service, old equipment and
costs in time and money. The long distance
traveller today accepts the noise of jets, the
congestion at airports and the traffic between
airports and the city. A more elegant and
graceful way is becoming only a memory.
111. The 'great passenger trains' referred to
in the passage were
(a) majestic tourist trains
(b) efficient commuter trains
(c) long distance passenger trains
(d) The Twentieth Century Limited and
the Broadway Limited
112. Passengers on long distance trains are
unhappy because
(a) long delays are caused at railway
stations
(b) elegance and grace and missing
(c) train tickets are not easily available
(d) the service on trains is often poor
113. The trains that still run frequently are
(a) freight trains
(b) commuter trains
(c) luxury trains
(d) fast long distance trains
114. The author feels that travelling by train
(a) can never be comfortable
(b) was comfortable in the past
(c) is comfortable but very expensive
(d) will be comfortable in future
115. What the author associates with air
travel is
(a) elegance and grace
(b) luxury and speed
(c) noise and congestion
(d) expense and style
PASSAGE–VI
I found that Mrs. Heep slowly came
nearer to me and Uriah got opposite to me
and they gave me all the best food on the
table. They began to talk about their aunts;
and I told them about my aunt. They talked
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about fathers and mothers and I told them
about my father and mother;—and then I
stopped because my aunt had advised me
to be silent on that subject. But I had no
chance against Uriah and Mrs Heep. They
did what they liked with me. They got out of
me things which I did not wish to tell.
116. The speaker told Uriah and Mrs. Heep
about his aunt because
(a) they pleaded with him to do so
(b) he liked talking about his aunt
(c) they first talked about their aunts
(d) they forced him to talk about his
aunt
117. The speaker stopped talking about his
parents because
(a) he did not like the subject
(b) he could not remember the details
(c) his parents had forbidden him to
do so
(d) his aunt had told him not to
discuss his parents
118. Uriah Heep and his wife gave the
speaker good food because
(a) they were fond of him
(b) they were kind by nature
(c) the speaker asked for special
treatment
(d) they wanted to elicit information
from him
119. When the speaker found that the Heeps
were frank with him, he
(a) admired their frankness
(b) became suspicious of their motives
(c) told them all they wanted to know
(d) did not know what to do
120. The Heeps did what they liked with the
speaker because
(a) he was a fool
(b) he was overwhelmed by their
kindness
(c) he forgot his aunt's advice
(d) he was eager to tell them everything
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 ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C D C A C D A D C C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A D B C C A A A C C
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B B A D C A B C C B
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
D C B C B C B C C B
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
A D B D C B C B C C
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B C B C C C B B B A
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
B A B A B C A B A A
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
C B C A B B B D B C
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C B C C B B C A D B
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
C B C B D C C D C D
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
B C A C D A B A A D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
D D B B C C D D C C

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 PRACTICE SET–21
Directions (Qs. Nos. 1-20): Look at the 6. The Executive Council is consisted of
underlined part of each sentence. Below each ten members.
sentence are given three possible (a) consists of
substitutions for the underlined part. If one (b) comprises of
of them A, B or C is better than the
(c) constituted of
underlined part, indicate your response on the
Answer Sheet against the corresponding (d) No improvement
letter A, B or C. If none of the substitutions 7. The maid was laying the table for dinner.
improves the sentence, indicate D as your (a) setting up
response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a “No (b) lying
improvement” response will be ignified by the (c) sorting out
letter D.
(d) No improvement
1. The police accused him for theft.
8. We have so arranged the matters and
(a) with one of us is always on duty.
(b) in (a) that one of us
(c) of (b) so that one of us
(d) No improvement (c) such that one of us
2. He wanted that I left immediately. (d) No improvement
(a) I may leave 9. Hardly have we got into the forest when
(b) me to leave it began to rain.
(c) 1 leave (a) Hardly we got
(d) No improvement (b) We had hardly got
3. This is to certify that 1 know Mr. J. (c) We had got hard
Mathews since 1970. (d) No improvement
(a) am knowing 10. Each time he felt tired he lied down.
(b) had known (a) lies
(c) have known (b) lays
(d) No improvement (c) lay
4. They took away everything that (d) No improvement
belonged to him. 11. Though it was raining, but l went out.
(a) that had been belonging (a) but yet I
(b) that belong (b) I
(c) that has been belonging (c) however I
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
5. It was the mother of the girl of whose 12. There is no chance of success unless
voice I had recognised. you do not work hard.
(a) whose voice (a) unless you work
(b) the voice of who (b) until your working
(c) voice whose (c) until you do not work
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13. She has grown too old to do little work. (a) lest you should get wet
(a) some ‘ (b) lest you should not get wet
(b) any (c) lest you might not get wet
(c) a little (d) No improvement
(d) No improvement Directions (Qs. Nos. 21­35): Each of the
14. No one enjoys to deceive his family. following items in this section consists of a
(a) deceiving sentence the parts of which have been
jumbled. These parts have been labelled P,
(b) for deceiving
Q. R and S. Given below each sentence arc
(c) deceive four sequences namely A, B, C and (d) You
(d) No improvement are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts
15. Have you ever saw the flower of a of the sentence and mark your response
pumpkin plant? accordingly.
(a) see 21. that it would affect the investigation
(b) seeing process
(c) seen (P)/they refused (Q)/ of these raids
(d) No improvement saying (R)/ to divulge the venues (S).
16. It is an ancient, historical place and it The proper sequence should be
once belongs to the Pandavas. (a) PQRS (b) S R P Q
(a) belonged (c) QSRP (d) RPQS
(b) belonging 22. that he already has (P)/ buying things
(c) belong (Q)/ that rich man (R)/ goes on (S).
(d) No improvement The proper sequence should be
17. Since we were knowing the correct (a) P S Q R (b) R S Q P
route, we did not worry at all. (c) S Q R P (d) R P Q S
(a) knew 23. the police commissioner rushed (P)/ the
(b) have known crowd (Q)/ to control (R)/ the police force
(S). The proper sequence should be
(c) know
(a) QRSP (b) PQRS
(d) No improvement
(c) P S R Q (d) R S P Q
18. Our country can progress when only
people work hard. 24. my brother (P)/ to attend his friend’s
wedding (Q)/ is going to Chennai (R)/
(a) when people only work hard
tomorrow (S). The proper sequence
(b) when people work hard only should be
(c) only when people work hard (a) PSQR (b) QPSR
(d) No improvement (c) RQPS (d) PRSQ
19. Wake me up when father will come. 25. quickly (P)/ he gave orders (Q)/ to catch
(a) comes the thief (R)/ to his men (S).
(b) will have come The proper sequence should be
(c) came (a) SPRQ (b) QSRP
(d) No improvement (c) P S R Q (d) R S P Q
20. Do take an umbrella with you lest you 26. to give a definition (P)/ if I were (Q)/1
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 The proper sequence should be stole the property of the villagers (R)/ at
(a) QPRS (b) PQRS night (S) The proper sequence should
(c) SRQP (d) RSPQ be ]
27. deserve all honour in society (P)/ in (a) QSRP (b) SQPR
doing their job well (Q)/ men of (c) S P Q R (d) Q P S R
conscience who take pride (R)/ whatever 34. The opposition members the ruling of
its nature (S). the Speaker (P)/ to protest against (Q)/
The proper sequence should be of the Parliament (R)/ walked out (S).
(a) RQSP (b) QRPS The proper sequence should be
(c) PRSQ (d) SPQR (a) S P Q R (b) O R P S
28. while some live (P)/ to eat and drink (Q)/ (c) RSPQ (d) SRQP
many do not have enough (R)/ in luxury 35. W hen a boy saved her (P)/ by a
(S). The proper sequence should be speeding car (Q)/ at the risk of his life
(a) PSRQ (b) PRSQ (R) a little girl was about to be run over
(S).
(c) SPQR (d) RQSP
The proper sequence should be
29. I believed then that no matter (P)/ one
should always find some time for (a) S P R Q (b) R S Q P
exercise (Q)/ and I believe even now (R)/ (c) SQPR (d) Q P S R
the amount of work one has (S). Directions (Qs. Nos. 36-45) : In the following
The proper sequence should be items each passage consists of sue
(a) PRQS (b) PSRQ sentences. The first and the sixth sentence
are given in the beginning as SI and S6. The
(c) RPQS (d) RPSQ
middle four sentences in each have been
30. I wonder (P)/ whenever I decide to go to removed and jumbled up.These are labelled
the cinema (Q)/ with my scooter (R)/ P. Q, R and S. You are required to find out
why 1 always have trouble (S). ‘the proper sequence of the four sentences
The proper sequence should be and mark your response accordingly on the
(a) QSPR (b) QRSP Answer Sheet.
(c) PSRQ (d) PRSQ 36. SI : Once upon a time there was a
31. The bird­catcher by means of snares (P)/ king who had a wonderfully nice
knew all the birds of the forest (Q)/ by garden.
the hundred (R)/ and was accustomed S6 : In the trees lived a nightingale
to capturing the winged creatures (S). that sang so sweetly that all who
The proper sequence should be passed by stood still and
(a) QPSR (b) QSRP listened.
(c) PQSR (d) PRQS P : In the middle of the garden there
was a lovely forest with tall trees
32. Man is a biological being (P)/ his
and deep lakes.
physical and material needs (Q)/
confined to (R)/ not merely (S). Q : In this garden were to be seen
the most wonderful flowers with
The proper sequence should be
silver bells tied to them.
(a) RSPQ (b) SRQP
R : The garden was so large that
(c) RPSQ (d) S P R Q even the gardener himself did not
33. A gang of robbers while they were fast know where it began and where
asleep CP)/ entered the village (Q)/ and it ended.
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 S :These bells always sounded so
that nobody should pass by
without noticing the flowers.
The proper sequence should be
A QPRS (b) SPOR
(c) QSRP (d) QPSR
37. SI : One of the first things the
learning of a new language
teaches you is that language
comes from the region of the
unconscious.
S6 : The test of how much you know
is: how much can you say
without having to think how you
are going to say it?
P : What is often meant by “thinking
in a language” is really the ability
to use it without thinking about it.
Q : We grown­up people have to filter
it through our minds a much
more laborious process.
R : That is why children learn a new
language so effortlessly: it
comes straight from their
instincts.
S : But we cannot say that we know
a language, or know what we
have studied of it, until we can
use it instinctively.
The proper sequence should be
(a) S Q R P (b) R P S Q
(c) P Q S R (d) R Q S P
38. SI : For seventeen years she led a
sheltered life in the convent.
S6 : Two years later she left the
Loreto Convent where she had
spent many happy and useful
years.
P : Her heart went out to the people
living­ there.
Q : In 1946 she asked for
permission to won, in the slums.
R : Then one day, while she was
returning from an errand, she
saw the slums of Calcutta.
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S : She felt she had found her
second vocation, her real calling.
The proper sequence should be
(a) P R S Q (b) R P S Q
(c) R P Q S (d) Q R P S
39. SI : Good memory is so common
that we regard a man who does
not possess it as eccentric.
S6 : She wheeled away the
perambulator, picturing to herself
his terror when he would come
out and find the baby gone.
P : I have heard of a father who,
having offered to take the baby
out in a perambulator, was
tempted by the sunny morning
to pause on his journey and slip
into a public house for a glass
of beer.
Q : A little later, his wife had to do
some shopping which took her
past the public house where to
her hoiTor, she discovered her
sleeping baby.
R : Leaving the perambulator
outside, he disappeared into the
drink shop.
S : Indignant at her husband’s
behaviour, she decided to teach
him a lesson.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) P R Q S
(c) P S Q R (d) P Q S R
40. SI : Human ways of life have steadily
changed.
S6 : Even if we try to do.nothing, we
cannot prevent change.
P : Ancient Egypt ­ Greece ­ the
Roman Empire ­ the Dark Ages
and the Middle Ages ­ the
Renaissance ­ the age of
modern science and of modern
nations one has succeeded the
other; the history has never
stood still.
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 Q : About ten thousand years ago,
man lived entirely by hunting.
R : A settled civilized life only began
when agriculture was discovered.
S : From that time to this, civilization
has always been changing.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QRSP (b) QPSR
(c) QSRP (d) PRSQ
41. SI : In our youth we are apt to think
that applause and publicity
constitute success.
S6 : So let us be initiated into the
mysteries of maturity and be
taught how to resist and spurn
the lure of hollow shows.
P : The man who values the
applause more than his own
effort has not outgrown his
youth.
Q : It is our achievement or work
which wins lasting rewards.
R : But these are only the trappings,
the ephemeral illusions.
S : One should concentrate on
one’s work knowing that
applause will come unsought.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SRQP (b) PSRQ
(c) QPSR (d) RQPS
42. SI : My office sent an urgent email
asking me to return.
S6 : It was evening before I could sit
and write to my parents that I
would be joining them soon.
P : I immediately replied requesting
a few days of grace as I had to
book the return passage, pack
and attend sundry matters
before winding up my
establishment here.
Q : On the way, 1 went to the laundry
and made sure I would get my
clothes in time.
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R : Then I rushed to the bank,
collected all my money and
made reservations for my return
journey.
S : From the shop next to it, 1
bought a couple of trunks to
dump my books and other odd
articles so that I could send them
away in advance.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS
(c) PRSQ (d) PSRQ
43. SI : Wordsworth knew the behaviour
of owls in the night better than
most of us know the ways of
black birds in day time.
S6 : His great poetry owes much to
the night.
P : Out of school there were no
restrictions on the hours he kept.
Q : No poet ever had happier
schooldays.
R : He would skate by the light of
the stars, snare woodcocks at
dead of night, watch the sunrise
after a long ramble.
S : Throughout life he was an
inveterate walker by night
The proper sequence should be
(a) Q P R S (b) P S Q R
(c) Q R P S (d) S Q P R
44. SI : Science has already conferred an
immense boon on mankind by
the growth of medicine.
S6 : The general death rate in 1948
(10.8) was the lowest ever
recorded up to that date.
P : It has continued ever since and
is still continuing.
Q : In the eighteenth century people
expected most of their children
to die before they were grown up.
R : In 1920 the infant mortality rate
in England and Wales was 80
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 per thousand; in ^948 it was 34 47. Authority..............when it is not supported by the moral purity of its user
per thousand.
(a) prevails (b) entails
S : Improvement began at the start
(c) crumbles (d) waits
of the nineteenth century, chiefly
48 In a developing country like India some ‘ industries will have to be
owing to vaccination. The proper
brought within public...............and control, for otherwise rapid gorowth
sequence should be
of the economy may be impossible
(a) RPQS (b) QSPR
(a) perspective (b) hegemony
(c) SQRP (d) PQSR
(c) observation (d) ownership
45. SI : The young traveller gazed out
49 Gandhiji conceived of the idea of channelizing the powerful currents
into the dismal country with a
face’of mingled repulsion and of the united mass movement so as to give the utmost impetus to the

interest. national ............ for independence.

S6 : He quickly restored it to his (a) struggle (b) conflict

secret pocket (c) onslaught (d) march

P : At intervals he drew from his 50. Because of his.........habits, he could not save much money

pocket a bulky letter to which (a) extravagant (b) frugal

he referred, and on the margins (c) unsavoury (d) bad
of which he scribbled some
51 Socrates was...............of spreading discontent amons young men of
notes.
Athens and of trying to destroy their faith in the old gods.
Q : It was a navy revolver of the
(a) rebuked (b) disparaged
largest size.
(c) accused (d) demonised
R : From the back of his waist he
produced something which one 52. The robbers fell.........amongst themselves over the sharing of the

would hardly have expected to loot.

find in the possession of so mild­ (a) out (b) through

mannered a man. (c) off (d) across

S : As he turned it slantwise to the 53. A really sophisticated person would never be...... enough to think that
light, the glint upon the rims of he is always right.
the copper shells within the drum
(a) reverent (b) naive
showed that it was fully loaded.
(c) articulate (d) humble
The proper sequence should be
54. Speeding and blocking are traffic offences which lead to........accidents.
(a) P Q R S (b) R P Q S
(a) troublesome (b) final
(c) Q P R S (d) PR Q
(c) great (d) gruesome
Directions (Qs. Nos. 46­55): Each of the
55. Creative people are often..........with their own uniqueness.
following sentences in this section has a
blank space and four words are given after (a) obsessed (b) deranged

each sentence. Select whichever word you (c) unbalanced (d) dissatisfied
consider most appropriate for the blank space Directions (Qs. Nos. 56­75) : In the following
and indicate your response on the Answer passage at certain points you are given a
Sheet accordingly. choice of three words marked A, B and C,
one of which fits the meaning of the passage.
46. The mounting pressure was so overwhelming that he ultimately.........to

her wish
Choose the best word our of the three. Mark
the letter, viz., A, B or C, relating to this word
(a) yielded in (b) gave in
on your Answer Sheet. Examples K and L
(c) cowed in (d) agreed in
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 K. The________was in the school in (c) a
Shimla. 61. (a) hand (b) wrist
(a) boy (b) horse (c) finger
(c) dog 62. (a) stimulate (b) rescue
L. __________________was home sick. (c) protect
(a) She (b) It 63. (a) uncontrollable (b) instinctive
(c) He (c) impulsive
Explanation: Out of the list given in item K,
64. (a) to (b) in
only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because
usually, a boy, and not a horse or a dog, (c) of
attends school. So ‘A’ is to be marked on 65. (a) made (b) conditioned
the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually (c) developed
referred to as “he’, so for item L, ‘C’ is the 66. (a) thoughts (b) actions
correct answer. Notice that to solve the first
(c) wishes
item K you have to read the rest of the
sentence and then see what fits best. 67. (a) we (b) I
I was engaged in many activities and I (c) they
wanted a proper reconciliation between my 68. (a) thoughts (b) ideas
activity and thought. Thought without 56 is (c) actions
undeveloped thought. Action without 57 is 69. (a) proceeded (b) preceded
folly. Of course we 58 act on some impulse
(c) followed
or 59 urge. If suddenly you throw 60 brick at
me and my 61 goes up in front to 62 myself, 70. (a) Some (b) If
it is an automatic, 63 action and not a result (c) The
64 deliberate thought. Our living is 65 by a 71. (a) developed (b) allied
series of automate 66 from morning till night.
(c) hostile
Anything 67 do outside that common range
of 68 however, has to be 69 by some measure 72. (a) they (b) thoughts
of thinking. 70 more action and thought are (c) we
71 and integrated, the more effective 72 73. (a) appear (b) develop
become and the happier you 73. There will (c) grow
then be no 74 between a wish to do something
74. (a) reconciliation (b) conflict
and 75 to act.
(c) inflict
56. A wish (b) action
75. A inability (b) probability
(c) idea
(c) plausibility
57. (a) thought (b) wish
Directions (Qs. Nos. 76-90) : Each question
(c) idea
in this section has a sentence with three
58. (a) never (b) belatedly underlined parts labelled A, B, and (c) Read
(c) sometimes each sentence to find out whether there is
59. (a) peaceful any error in any underlined part and indicate
(b) uncontrollable your response in the Answer Sheet against
the corresponding letter i.e., A or B or (c) if
(c) indisputable
you find no error, your response should be.
60. (a) no (b) an
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76. This hardly won freedom (A)/ should not
be lost (B)/ so soon. (C)/ No error. (D)
77. I tried to meet the person (A)/ whom
you said (B)/ was looking for me. (C)/
No error. (D)
78. We looked after the thief, (A)/ but he
was nowhere (B)/ to be found. (C)/ No
error. (D)
79. I hoped that the train (A)/ will arrive on
time, (B)/ but it did not. (C)/ No error.
(D)
80. Their all belongings (A)/ were lost (B)/
in the fire. (C)/ No error. (D)
81. He was in the temper (A)/ and refused
(B)/ to discuss the matter again. (C)/
No error. (D)
82. The decorations in your house (A)/ are
similar (B)/ to his house. (C) /No error.
(D)
83. Despite of the increase in air fares, (A)/
most people still prefer (B)/ to travel by
plane. (C)/ No error. (D)
84. He told the boys that (A)/ if they worked
hard, (B)/ they will surely pass. (C)/ No
error. (D)
85. I shall write (A)/ to you (B)/ when I shall
reach Chennai. (C)/ No error. (D)
86. Neither of these two documents (A)/
support your claim (B)/ on the property.
(C)/ No error. (D)
87. He is school teacher, (A)/ but all his
sons (B)/ are doctors. (C)/ No error. (D)
88. His grandfather (A)/ had told him to
smoke (B)/ was a bad habit. (C)/ No
error. (D)
89. My book, which (A)/ I gave it to you
yesterday, (B)/ is very interesting. (C)/
No error. (D)
90. I am entirely agreeing with you, (A)/ but
I regret (B)/1 can’t help you. (C)/ No error.
(D)
Directions (Qs. No. 91-111) : In this section
you have six short passages. After each
passage, you will find some questions based
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on the passage. First, read a passage and
answer the questions based on it. You are
required to select your answers based on the
contents of the passage and opinion of the
author only.
Passage - 1
To avoid the various foolish opinions to which
mankind is prone, no superhuman brain is
required. A few simple rules will keep you,
not from all errors, but from silly errors.
If the matter is one that can be settled
by observation, make the observation
yourself. Aristotle could have avoided the
mistake of thinking that women have fewer
teeth than men, by the simple device of
asking Mrs. Aristotle to keep her mouth open
while he counted. Thinking that you know,
when in fact you do not, is a bad mistake to
which we are all prone. I believe myself that
hedgehogs eat black beetles, because I have
been told that thay do; but if 1 were writing a
book on the habits of hedgehogs, I should
not commit myself until I had seen one
enjoying this diet. Aristotle, however, was less
cautious. Ancient and medieval writers knew
all about unicorns and salamanders; not one
of them thought it necessary to avoid
dogmatic statements about them because
he had never seen one of them.
91. The writer believes that
(a) most people could avoid making
foolish mistakes if they were clever
(b) through observation we could avoid
making many mistakes
(c) Aristotle made many mistakes
because he was not observant
(d) All errors are caused by our own
error in thinking
92. With reference to the passage, which
one of the following is the correct
statement?
(a) Aristotle was able to avoid the
mistake of thinking that women
have fewer teeth than men
(b) Aristotle thought women have
fewer teeth than men
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fewer teeth by counting his wife’s
teeth
(d) Aristotle may have thought that
women have fewer teeth because
he never had a wife
93. The writer says that if he was writing a
book on hedgehogs
(a) he would maintain that they eat
black beetles because he had been
told so
(b) he would first observe their eating
habits
(c) he would think it unnecessary to
verify that they ate black beetles
(d) he would make the statement that
they ate black beetles and later
verify it
94. The writer is of the opinion that
(a) unicorns and salamanders were
observed by ancient and medieval
writers but were unknown to
modern writers
(b) ancient and medieval writers wrote
authoritatively about unicorns and
salamanders though they had
never seen them
(c) unicorns and salamanders do not
exist
(d) only those who had observed the
habits of unicorns and
salamanders wrote about them
95. A ‘dogmatic statement’ in the context
means a statement which is
(a) convincing (b) proved
(c) unquestionable (d) doubtful
Passage - 2
Si nee I had nothing better to do, I decided to
go to the market to buy a few handkerchiefs,
the old ones had done vanishing trick. On
the way I met an old friend of mine and I took
him to a nearby restaurant for tea and snacks.
Afterwards I went to the shop and selected a
dozen handkerchiefs. 1 pulled out my purse
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to make the payment, and discovered that it
was empty; I then realized that it was not my
purse, it was a different purse altogether. How
that happened is still a source of wonder to
me and I refuse to believe that it was the work
of my good old friend, for it was his purse
that I held in my hand.
96. The man could not buy the handkerchiefs
because
(a) he did not like the handkerchiefs
(b) his friend did not allow him to buy
them
(c) the shop did not have any
handkerchiefs
97. When he had no money in the purse
When he tried to take out the purse, he
discovered that
(a) it was not there
(b) it was lost
(c) it was a new purse
(d) it was his friend’s purse
Passage -3
A profound terror, increased still by the
darkness, the silence and his waking images,
froze his heart within him. He almost felt his
hair stand on end, when by straining his eyes
to their utmost, he perceived through the
chadows two faint yellow lights. At first he
attributed these lights to the reflection of his
own pupils, but soon the vivid brilliance of the
night aided him gradually to distinguish the
objects around him in the cave, and he beheld
a huge animal lying but two steps from him.
98. The opening of the passage suggests
that
(a) darkness, silence and waking
images added to his already being
in profound terror
(b) a profound terror increased the
waking images in his frozen heart
(c) the person was frightened by
darkness and silence
(d) a profound terror was caused in
him by the silence and darkness
of the night
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99. W hen he perceived through the
shadows two faint lights
(a) he experienced a great strain
(b) he felt his hair stand upright
(c) his eyes felt strained to their
utmost
(d) his pupils dilated
100. The person in the story
(a) imagined that he saw an animal
(b) could not recognize the animal
(c) saw the animal by chance
(d) expected to see the animal
Passage - 4
We are tempted to assume that technological
progress is real progress and that material
success is the criterion of civilization. If the
Eastern people become fascinated by
machines and techniques and use them, as
Western nations do, to build huge industrial
organizations and large military
establish­ments, they will get involved in
power politics and drift into the danger of
death. Scientific and technological civilization
brings great opportunities and great rewards
but also great risks and temptations. Science
and technology are neither good nor bad. they
are not to be tabooed but tamed and assigned
their proper place. They become dangerous
only if they become idols.
101. According to the author, people think
that real progress lies in
(a) material success and technological
growth
(b) imitating western nations
(c) having large industries and political
power
(d) taking risks and facing temptations
102. According to the author, science and
technology should be
(a) tabooed and elimination from life
(b) used in a controlled and careful
manner
(c) encouraged and liberally used
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(d) made compulsory in education
103. From the passage one gathers that the
Eastern people must
(a) appreciate scientific achievements
(b) build huge industrial organizations
(c) avoid being controlled by
machines and
techniques of industrial production
(d) be fascinated by machines
104. According to the author, science and
technology are
(a) totally harmless
(b) extremely dangerous
(c) to be treated as idols
(d) useful, if they are not worshipped
blindly
Passage -5
It is not luck but labour that makes men.
Luck, says an American writer, is ever waiting
for something to turn up; labour with keen
eyes and strong will always turns up
something. Luck lies in bed and wishes the
postman would bring him news of a legacy;
labour turns out at six and with busy pen and
ringing hammer lays the foundation of
competence. Luck whines, labour watches.
Luck relies on chance; labour on character.
Luck slips downwards to self­ indulgence;
labour strides upwards and aspires to
independence. The conviction, therefore, is
extending that diligence is the mother of good
luck; in other words, that a man’s success
in life will be proportionate to his efforts, to
his industry, to his attention to small things.
105. Which one of the following statements
sums up the meaning of the passage?
(a) Luck waits without exertion but labour
exerts without waiting
(b) Luck waits and complains without
working while labour achieves
success altogether it complains
(c) Luck often ends in defeat but
labour produces luck
(d) Luck is self­indulgent but labour is
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 selfless (c) assert our intellectual superiority
106. Which one of the following statements (d) make formal and testable rules
is true about the passage? which can help verify experience
(a) Luck is necessary for success 109. An exact theory of the universe is
(b) Success depends on hard work (a) not desirable
and attention to details (b) improbable
(c) Expectation of good luck always (c) possible
meets with disappointment
(d) yet to be made
(d) Success is exactly proportionate
to hard work only 110. In exact sciences
107. "_____labour turns out at six and with (a) personal judgements are set aside
busy pen and ringing hammer lays the in favour of a mechanical theory
foundation of competence.” This (b) on does not find answers to all
statement means questions and problems
(a) hard work of all kinds makes (c) one reposes faith in actual
people efficient and skilled experience
(b) the labour lays the foundation of (d) one interprets the universe
the building according to one’s wish
(c) the writer and the labourer are the 111. Classical mechanics
true eyes of the society (a) has formulated precise rules based
(d) there is no worker who works so on experience
hard as the labourer who begins (b) has gained intellectual control over
his day at six in the morning the world
Passage-6 (c) has formulated an exact theory of
The avowed purpose of the exact sciences the universe
is to establish complete intellectual control (d) just falls short of achieving
over experience in terms of precise rules intellectual control over experience
which can be formally set out and empirically
Directions (Qs. Nos. 112-120) : Each item
tasted. Could that ideal be fully achieved, all
in this section consists of a word in capital
truth and all error could henceforth be ascribed
letters followed by four words or groups of
to an exact theory of the universe, while we
words. Select the word or groups of words
who accept this theory would be relieved of
that is most similar in meaning to the word in
any occasion for exercising our personal
capital letters.
judgement. We should only have to follow the
rules faithfully. Classical mechanics 112. AMBIGUOUS
approaches this ideal so closely that it is (a) contrasting (b) connivance
often thought to have achieved it. But this (c) vague (d) wilful
leaves out of account the element of personal 113. ELUCIDATE
judgement involved in applying the formulae
(a) clarify (b) calculate
of mechanics to the facts of experience.
108. The purpose of the exact sciences is to (c) summarise (d) update
(a) form opinions about our experience 114. MONOTONOUS
(b) formulate principles which will help (a) dreary (b) dreadful
us to exercise our personal (c) single­minded (d) monologue
judgement 115. KINDLE
(a) make fun of (b) excite
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 (c) very kind (d) kind­hearted 119. STRICTURE
116. PALATIAL (a) strictness (b) stinging
(a) very clean (b) very special (c) discipline (d) censure
(c) sense of taste (d) magnificent 120. OBEISANCE
117. TACTFUL (a) homage (b) pilgrimage
(a) diplomatic (b) indifferent (c) subjugation (d) obligation
(c) intelligent (d) deceitful
118. VORACIOUS
(a) very bad (b) insatiable
(c) stingy (d) malicious

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 ANSWERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
C B D D A A A A B C
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
B A B A C A A C A A
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
C B C D B A A A D C
31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
B D A D C C B B B A
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
D B A B D B C B A A
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
C A B D A B A C B C
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
A C B C B B A C B C
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
B A A B A A B A B A
81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
A C A C C B A B B A
91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
B B B D C D D A B C
101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110.
A B C D A B A D D C
111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
D C A A B D A B D A

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 PRACTICE SET–22
Directions (Qs. 1 to 15): Each item in this
section has a sentence with three pars
labelled A, B and (c) Read each sentence to
find out whether there is any error in any pan
and indicate your response in the Answer
Sheer against the corresponding letter i.e., A
or B or (c) If you find no error, your response
should be indicated as (d)
1. Of all those involved (A)/ with the
accident (B)/ none was seriously injured.
(C)/ No error (D)
2. Radar equipments (A)/ that is to be used
(B)/ for ships must be installed carefully.
(C)/ No error (D).
3. New types of electrical circuits (A)/ has
been developed (B)/ by our engineers.
(C)/ No error (D)
4. Recently I visited Kashmir (A)/ and found
the sceneries (B)/to be marvellous. (C)/
No error (D)
5. It is of primary importance (A)/ in
swimming to learn (B)/ to breathe
properly. (C)/ No error (D)
6. When the party was over (A)/ he looked
around for the girl (B)/ Who had come
with him. (C)/ No error (D)
7. After we were driving for miles (A)/ on
the winding road (B)/I was suddenly
sick. (C)/ No error (D)
8. The forecast was for fair (A)/ and warm
weather (B)/ and the day dawned dark
and chill. (C)/ No error (D)
9. To write, to speak or to act (A)/ seems
(B)/ very easy. (C)/ No error (D)
10. I have not had tea (A)/ since (B)/ two
days. (C)/ No error (D)
11. Beside (A)/ his mother he has two aunts
(B)/ who stay with him. (C)/ No error (D)
12. This photograph (A)/ appears to be (B)/
the best of the two. (C)/No error (D)
13. Either the operator (A)/ or the foreman
are (B)/ to blame for the accident. (C)/
No error (D)
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14. The article offers (A)/ good advice to (B)/
whomever must accept it. (C)/ No error
(D)
15. She dislikes (A)/ you being most
organized (B)/ than she is. (C)/ No error
(D)
Directions (Qs. 16 to 40): In the following
two passages at certain points yon are given
a choice of three words marked A, B and (c)
one of which fits the meaning of the passage.
Choose the best word out of the three. Mark
the letter, viz, A, B or C, relating to this word
on your Answer Sheet. Examples K and L
have been solved for you.
The ...(K)... was in the school in Simla.
......(L)...... was homesick.
K. (a) boy (b) horse
(c) dog
L. (a) She (b) It
(c) He
Explanation: Out of the list given in item K,
only ‘boy’ is the correct answer because
usually, a boy, and not a horse or a dog,
attends schools. So A’ is to be marked on
the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually
referred to as ‘he’, so for item L. ‘C’ is the
correct answer. Notice that to solve the first
item K you have to read the rest of the
sentence and then see what fits best.
Passage - 1
‘What ...(16)... happen to them after us?’ This
most ...(17)... question continually torments
the parents of these ...(18)... children. So,
they are mainly interested in ...(19)... some
kind of vocational training for them. ...(20)...
special schools for such children, spread all
...(21)... the world, lay emphasis on vocational
training. ...(22)..., they are taught to make
paper bags, ...(23)... wall hangings etc. This,
of course, is quite ..,(24)... and admirable.
But what about play and ...(25)... ?
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 16. (a) can (b) will 26. (a) experiment (b) construction
(c) must (c) calculation
17. (a) joyous (b) distressing 27. (a) the (b) their
(c) distracting (c) its
18. (a) unethical (b) unnatural 28. (a) observing (b) observations
(c) unfortunate (c) observed
19. (a) providing (b) making 29. (a) by (b) from
(c) giving (c) with
20. (a) But (b) Yet 30. A to see (b) see
(c) Hence (c) seeing
21. (a) above (b) under 31. (a) an (b) a
(c) over (c) the
22. (a) However (b) Accordingly 32. (a) instead (b) also
(c) Similarly (c) therefore
23. (a) dubious (b) simple 33. (a) as legend says
(c) clumsy (b) as stories say
24. (a) agreeable (b) astute (c) as people say
(c) additional 34. (a) having proved (b) proving
25. (a) sport (b) game (c) to prove
(c) grounds 35. (a) same (b) equal
Passage–1 (c) similar
Galileo used mathematical calculation as 36. (a) downside (b) down over
well as observation of nature and was the first (c) down
astronomer to use a telescope. With an
37. (a) track (b) distance
instrument of his own .’..(26).,., Galileo
observed Jupiter and four of ...(27)... moons, (c) path
the phases of Venus and the spots on the 38. (a) to (b) of
sun. His ...(28)... and calculations confirmed (c) with
that Copernicus and Keplar were right. He 39. (a) swings (b) swinging
saw ...(29)... his own eyes and made other
(c) swaying
people ...(30)... too that the earth was not
the fixed center of ...(31)... universe as 40. (a) these (b) this
Ptolemy had said. Galileo....(32)... made (c) those
some important discoveries in mechanics. He Directions (Qs. 41 to 65) : Look at the
did not ...(33)... drop cannon balls from the underlined part of each sentence. Below each
Leaning Tower of Pisa ...(34)... that all bodies sentence are given three possible
fall at the ...(35)„. speed, but he did roll balls substitutions for the underlined part. If one of
...(36)... a slope to show that the ...(37)... a them A, B, or C is better than the underlined
body falls is proportionate ...(38)... the square part, indicate your response on the Answer
of the time it takes to fall. Galileo also noticed Sheet against the corresponding letter A, B
the regular ...(39)... of the lamps in Pisa or (c) If none of the substitutions improves
Cathedral; ...(40)... gave him the idea of the the sentence, indicate D as your response
pendulum, a device that enabled him to make on the Answer Sheet. Thus, a “No
the clock a scientific instrument for I the first improvement” response will be signified by
time. the letter (d)
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41. It’s ten o’clock already. It’s high time (a) have been interested
you went home. (b) are being interested
(a) you had gone (c) have also interesting
(b) you were going (d) No Improvement
(c) you had been 49. Hardly I had fallen asleep, when the bell
(d) No Improvement rang.
42. The students are playing volleyball since (a) I was fallen
(a) were playing (b) had I fallen
(b) have playing (c) I fell asleep
(c) have been playing (d) No Improvement
(d) No Improvement 50. These days, Radha finds it difficult to
43. Our plans for the trip fell down because make both her ends meet.
we had no money.
(a) both ends meet
(a) off
(b) both the ends meet
(b) out
(c) ends meet
(c) through
(d) No Improvement
(d) No Improvement
51. My mother always asks us to close the
44. None of these groups has reported fan when we leave the room.
accurately on the prevailing situation.
(a) on the fan
(a) have reported
(b) off the fans
(b) was reported
(c) turn off the fan
(c) has reporting
(d) No Improvement
(d) No Improvement
52. If she does not get more high salary,
45. Among the athletes undergoing training
she will resign.
Ramesh was easily the better.
(a) best (a) more higher salary
(b) better (b) high salaries
(c) the best (c) a higher salary
(d) No Improvement (d) No Improvement
46. The earth moves round the sun, isn’t it? 53. The parents should not discriminate from
(a) wasn’t it? the girl child.
(b) hasn’t it? (a) discriminate between
(c) doesn’t it? (b) discriminate against
(d) No Improvement (c) discriminate at
47. Supposing if he is arrested what will he (d) No Improvement
do? A if he will be arrested 54. Shakespears’s play ‘Macbeth’ is another
(b) he is arrested of his greatest works.
(c) if he was arrested (a) one of his greatest
(d) No Improvement (b) best of his greatest
48. My students have been interesting in (c) greatest of his
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 55. Some schools require children to wear 62. Well­bred children always listen to their
black leather expensive shoes. parents’ advice.
(a) black expensive leather shoes (a) hear to
(b) expensive leather black shoes (b) agree
(c) expensive black leather shoes (c) obey
(d) No Improvement (d) No Improvement
56. It is a good thing for him should his 63. We had not met since then, neither did
faults. I wkh to meet him now.
(a) that he to recognize his faults (a) never did I wish
(b) him.recognize his faults (b) nor did I wish
(c) for him to recognize his faults (c) did not I wish
(d) No Improvement (d) No Improvement
57. Some boys speak their mother­tongue
64. Even she had taken a taxi, she would
among one another.
have been late.
(a) between them
(a) Even if she had
(b) among themselves
(b) Although she had
(c) with them
(c) As if she had
(d) No Improvement
(d) No Improvement
58. Prior than taking any decisions he
always consults his lawyer. 65. He felt sure of his success though he
was beginning to get worried.
(a) Priui’ to
(a) his succeed
(b) Previous to
(b) his successes
(c) Prior as
(c) being succeeded
(d) No Improvement
59. He does not know what the university (d) No Improvement
is, Directions (Qs. 66 to 85) : In this section,
(a) an there are four short passages. After each
passage, you will find some questions based
(b) a
on the passage, First read a passage and
(c) one answer the questions based on it. You are
(d) No Improvement required to select your answer based on the
60. The Prime Minister called on the contents of the passage and opinion of the
President author only.
(a) by Passage - 1
(b) in Much rhapsodical nonsense has been written
(c) to about the “Mona Lisa” and her enigmatic
(d) No Improvement smile, and there have been endless
61. No sooner did we reach the railway speculations as to her character and the
station when it began to rain. meaning of her expression. It is all beside
(a) than the mark. The truth is that the “Mona Lisa” is
a study of modelling. Leonardo da Vinci had
(b) and
discovered that the expression of smiling is
(c) while much more a matter modelling of the cheek
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change in the line of the lips. It interested
him to produce a smile wholly by these
delicate changes of surface; hence the
mysterious expression.
66. The word rhapsodical as used in the
passage means
(a) Plain (b) unreadable
(c) enthusiastic (d) uniformed
67. “Mona Lisa” is the name of
(a) a beautiful woman who made
history in
ancient Rome
(b) a famous painting
(c) the artist’s mistress
(d) an art technique
68. The truth about the “Mona Lisa” is that
it is a study in
(a) feminine psychology
(b) facial expression
(c) feminine form
(d) modelling
69. The painter was able to produce that
strange smile on Mona Lisa’s face by
(a) delicate changes on the surface.of
cheeks below the eyes
(b) using bright colours
(c) using a painting knife
(d) looking constantly at a smiling
model while painting
70. The author of the above passage has
examined ‘Mona Lisa’ from
(a) an idealistic angle
(b) an imaginary point of view
(c) a purely artistic angle
(d) a scientific and realistic standpoint
Passage - II
It is possible to give wedding presents,
birthday and Christmas presents, without any
thought of affection at all, they can be ordered
by postcard; but‘ the unbirthday present
demands the nicest care.’It is therefore, the
best of all, and it is the only kind to which the
golden rule of present—giving imperatively
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applies—the golden rule which insists that
you must never give to another person
anything that you would not rather keep:
nothing that does not cost you a pang to part
from. It would be better if this rule governed
the choice also of those other three varieties
of gifts, but they can be less exacting.
71. The author says that wedding, birthday
and Christmas presents
(a) are always indicators of the giver’s
affection
(b) may not always be given with any
thought of affection
(c) are given only to flatter the recipient
(d) are given only to fulfil an obligation
72. They can be ordered by postcard’
means that
(a) the present may only be postcard
(b) the present would be an expensive
one
(c) the choice does not involve much
care
(d) the present would not be worth
giving
73. The ‘unbirthday’ present is the best of
all because
(a) it cannot be ordered by postcard
(b) it means giving expensive presents
(c) its choice needs the utmost care
(d) other occasions are better than
birthdays for giving presents
74. A ‘golden rule’ is a rule which A brings
profit
(b) is very important
(c) is very difficult
(d) is very easy
75. The writer is of the view that one should
give a present that
(a) one would like to process oneself
(b) one would like to get rid of
(c) cannot be ordered by mail
(d) is highly expensive and attractive
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People project their mental processes into
their handwriting. They subconsciously shape
and organise their letters, words and lines in
ways that directly reflect their personalities.
This explains why no two handwritings are—
or even can be­ alike; the medium is just too
personal. Everyday observation confirms the
link between handwriting and personality, at
least in an elementary way. Precise people
construct their words with care, slowly and
exactly; dynamic people dash them off!
Flamboyant people boldly cover half a page
with a few words and a signature, whose size
fittingly reflects their expansive sense of self.
Most of us have made such Observations.
But it takes a practiced eye to discern the
scores of variations and interpret the subtle
interplay of forces at work in any given
handwriting. In fact in Europe, handwriting
analysis known as graphology, now enjoys
scientific acceptance and common use.
76. If you are a showy and colourful person,
your handwriting is likely to be
(a) neat and slow
(b) dashing and careless
(c) bold and large
(d) legible but small
77. Graphology is
(a) the study of graphs
(b) the analysis of handwriting
(c) a special branch of phonetics
(d)a graphical description of
handwriting
78. Handwriting analysis is
(a) not useful to us
(b) an elpmentary study
(c) an imprecise science
(d) a means of studying personality
79. According to the author, people are;
(a) not conscious of what they write
(b) aggressive in the nature of their
writing
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(c) not conscious of the way they write
(d) not used to personal writing
80. The fact that handwriting is related to
personality
(a) has been noticed by most people
(b) is appreciated by dynamic people
(c) is restricted to persons who write
carefully
(d) is known only to graphologists
Passage - IV
The simplest method of welding, two pieces
of metal together is known as pressure
welding. The ends of metal are heated to a
white head—for iron, the welding temperature
should be about 1300° C—in a flame. At this
temperature, the metal becomes plastic. The
ends are then pressed or hammered together,
and the joint is smoothed off. Care must be
taken to ensure that the surfaces are
thoroughly clean first, for dirt will weaken the
weld. Moreover, the heating of iron or steel to
a high temperature cause oxidation, and a
film of oxide is formed on the heated surfaces.
For this reason, a flux is applied to the heated
metal. At welding heat, the flux melts, and
oxide particles are dissolved in it together with
any other impurities which may be present.
The metal surfaces are pressed together, and
the flux is squeezed out from the centre of
the weld. A number of different types of weld
may be used, but for fairly thick bars of
metals, a vee­ shaped weld should normally
be employed. It is rather stronger than the
ordinary butt weld.
81. The simplest way of welding two pieces
of metal together is
(a) heating the metal
(b) holding it in a flame
(c) coating the metal with plastic
(d) hammering heated pieces
82. Unless the surfaces are cleaned first
(a) the metal will not take white heat
(b) the resulting weld will be weak
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(d) the metal will be less plastic (c) accepting (d) removing
83. When iron is heated to about 1300 91. He fought the demon with all his might.
degree centigrade (a) heaviness (b) strength
(a) flames turn from white to blue (c) density (d) popularity
(b) chemical reaction starts 92. Devotees believe that God dwells in their
(c) oxide film is found on its surfaces heart.
(d) it turns into steel (a) lives (b) insists
84. The flux is used to (c) travels (d) enters
(a) make the metal plastic 93. Not everyone can respond to a difficult
(b) cool the heated metal question quickly.
(c) cover up any dirt (a) discuss (b) argue
(d) dissolve oxide and other impurities (c) answer (d) deny
85. For fairly thick bars of metals 94. The sage did not want to be bothered
(a) a vee shaped weld should be used with mundane concerns.
(b) ordinary butt weld should be used (a) worldly (b) meaningless
(c) a number of different types of weld (c) trivial (d) superfluous
may be used 95. Mountaineering in bad weather is
(d) a pressure weld may be used dangerous.
Directions (Qs. 86 to 100): Each item in this (a) threatening (b) shaky
section consists of a sentence with an
(c) perilous (d) slippery
underlined word following by four words or
group of words. Select the word or group of 96. Steller grouping tend to be unlimited.
words that is most similar in meaning to the (a) lengthy (b) heavenly
underlined word. (c) huge (d) infinite
86. All these items have been marked down. 97. One who rules with unlimited power is
(a) reserved (b) packed up called dictator.
(c) reduced in price(d) entered (a) anarchist (b) autocrat
87. How can you have the effrontery to ask (c) egoist (d) sychophant
for another loan? 98. He was not ready with his annual
(a) right (b) impudence accounts.
(c) heart (d) courage (a) yearly (b) important
88. There was a devastating attack on his (c) monthly (d) permanent
work.
99. Society cannot depend upon a fanatic
(a) terrible (b) casual for guidance.
(c) unethical (d) motivated (a) optimist (b) martyr
89. The committee conducted an exhaustive
(c) bigot (d) anarchist
inquiry.
100. A busy person cannot waste his time
(a) time­consuming(b) complicated
on trivial issues.
(c) renewed (d) thorough
(a) unimportant (b) rude
90. He is just laving up a lot of trouble for
(c) crude (d) tribal
himself.
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 Directions (Qs. 101 to 110) : Each item in 109. Don’t you think his account of things
this section consists of a sentence with an was monotonous?
underlined word followed by four words or (a) agreeable (b) acceptable
group of words. Select the word or group of (c) varied (d) indecent
words that is most nearly opposite in meaning
110. Spurious drugs can prove to be fatal
to the underlined word.
(a) Virtuous
101. The officer exaggerated the damage
(b) Inferior
caused by the rowdies.
(c) Genuine
(a) underwrote
(d) Contemptuous
(b) condemned
Directions (Qs. Ill to 120) : Each of the
(c) ignored
following sentences has a blank space and
(d) underestimated four words are given below it. Select the word
102. The speaker was unable to pacify the you consider most appropriate for the blank
crowd. space and indicate your choice on the Answer
(a) excite (b) antagonize Sheer.
(c) threaten (d) challenge 111. We must not................the real and
103. His officer was a very strict person. important advances science has made.
(a) pleasant (b) open hearted (a) oppose (b) question
(c) lenient (d) indifferent (c) ignore (d) doubt
104. Servitude is not helpful for mental 112. These trousers are too long............the
growth. length please.
(a) Disservice (b) Retirement (a) diminish (b) lessen
(c) Freedom (d) Termination (c) curtail (d) reduce
105. His attitude to poor people is deplorable. 113. ‘“What did you think of the film?”
“.............I didn’t like it very much.”
(a) commendable (b) miserable
(a) To be honest
(c) equitable (d) desirable
(b) Being honest
106. The guest made derogatory remarks
(c) To be fair
about the food he was served.
(d) In honesty
(a) interesting
‘ 14. He..............in this school since 2010.
(b) complimentary
(a) studied
(c) unnecessary
(b) was studying
(d) cheerful
(c) has been studying
107. He has an aversion to milk.
(d) had studied
(a) dear (b) loving
115. ”His parents died when he was young.”
(c) liking (d) pet
“I think that’s why he
108. The paucity of good teachers is the chief has.............problems.”
reason for the present condition of these
(a) too many (b) so many
schools.
(c) any more (d) much more
(a) presence (b) surplus .
116. ...................if he is willing to fit in with
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 (a) There is no objection to him joining (d) a college scholarship had been
the party offered to him
(b) There is no objection on his joining 118. After they.......lunch, the boys ran
the party outside.
(c) There is no objection to his joining (a) have eaten (b) had eaten
the party (c) were eating (d) would eat
(d) There was no objection for his 119. As he was..............and had saved
joining the party enough money, his family escaped
117. Having secured the highest marks in the misery when he died suddenly.
class,......... (a) prudent (b) preparatory
(a) the college had offered him a (c) persistent (d) providential
scholarship 120. Some mysteries remain in desert
(b) he was offered a scholarship by research: especially relating to why
the college some regions, once fertile, are now
(c) a scholarship was offered him by (a) blossoming (b) cultivable
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 ANSWERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
B A B B C D A C D B
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
A D B C B B B C B C
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
C B B A A B C B C B
31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
C B A C B C B A B B
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
D C C D C C B A B A
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
C C B A C C B A B D
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
A D B A D A B D A D
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
B C C B A C B D C D
81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
D B D C A C B A D B
91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
B A C A C D B A C A
101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110.
D A C C A B C B C C
111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
D D C C B C B B A C

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 PRACTICE SET–23
Directions (Qs. 1 to 15): Each item in this 15. We must sympathise (A)/ for others (B)/
section has a sentence with three parts in their troubles. (C)/ No error (D).
labelled A, B and (c) Read each sentence to 16. My detailed statement (A)/ is
find out whether there is any error in any pan respectively (B)/ submitted. (C) No error
and indicate your response in the Answer (D).
Sheer against the corresponding letter i.e., A 17. I am waiting (A)/ for my friend (B)/ since
or B or (c) If you find no error, your response this morning. (C)/ No error (D).
should be indicated as (d)
18. He is representing (A)/ my constituency
1. The reason for (A)/ his failure is because (B)/ for the last five years. (C)/ No error
(B)/ he did not work hard. (C)/ No error (D).
(D).
19. If he hears (A)/ of your conduct (B)/ he
2. Food as well as water (A)/ is necessary is to be unhappy. (C)/ No error (D).
(B)/ for life. (C)/No error (D).
20. No sooner he appeared (A)/ on the stage
3. India is larger than (A)/ any democracies than the people (B)/ began to cheer
(B)/ in the world. (C)/ No error (D). loudly. (C)/No error (D).
4. The Judge heard the arguments (A)/ of Directions (Qs. 21 to 28): Each item in this
the lawyers and found (B)/that the boy section, consists of a word in capital letters
was innocent. (C)/ No error (D). followed by four words as A, B, C and (d)
5. I have lived (A)/ in Delhi(B)/ from 1965. Select the word which is most nearly the
(C)/ No error (D). same in meaning as the original word and
6. All scientists agree (A)/ that there should mark the correct response as A, B, C or D
be (B)/ a total ban on nuclear as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.
explosions. (C)/ No error (D). 21. DEPLORE
7. Such books (A)/ which you read (B)/ (a) lose heart (b) entreat
are not worth reading. (CV No error (D). (c) regret (d) malign
8. Tagore was (A)/ one of the greatest poet 22. MOTIVATION
(B) that ever lived. (C)/ No error (D).
(a) inducement (b) emotion
9. You may please (A)/ apply for an
(c) ambition (d) incitement
advance of salary (B)/ to cover costs of
transport. (C)/ No error (D). 23. RESIDUE
10. The taxi that will take the family to (a) remainder (b) nothing
Haridwar (A)/had to be ready (B)/ at six (c) recede (d) little
the next morning. (C) No error (D). 24. PERPETUAL
11. Employees are expected to (A)/ adhere (a) perfect (b) confused
the rules (B)/ laid down by the (c) never ending (d) seasonal
management. (C)/ No error (D). 25. ASSENT
12. The owner of the horse (A)/ greedily ask (a) climb (b) confirm
(B)/ too high a price. (C)/ No error (D).
(c) answer (d) agree
13. I convinced (A)/ him to (B)/ see the play.
26. DEFIANCE
(C) No error (D).
(a) insult (b) denial
14. Some man (A)/ are born (B)/ great. (C)
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 27. EMANCIPATE 36. Moralists are usually persons who
(a) liberate (b) release abstain from alcoholic drinks.
(c) acquit (d) unchain (a) teetotallers (b) ascetics
28. HOSTILITY (c) pedants (d) celibates
(a) hospitality (b) jealousy 37. The chairman is quick to find fault and
(c) enmity (d) envy is hard to please.
Directions (Qs. 29 to 35) : Each item in this (a) frivolous (b) facetious
section consists of a word in capital letters (c) fastidious (d) ferocious
followed by four words or phrases as A, B, C, 38. Scriptual injunctions should not be
and (d) Select the word or phrase which is opposed or treated with contempt.
nearly opposite to the meaning of the original
(a) flouted (b) flounced
word and mark the correct response as A, B,
C or D as the case may be, in your Answer (c) floundered (d) flaunted
Sheet. 39. A fortress on a commanding height for
29. FORBID defense of a city is called
(a) forgive (b) allow (a) citadel (b) metropolis
(c) refuse (d) deprive (c) megapolis (d) headquarters
30. AMBIGUOUS 40. Nostalgia is
(a) definite (b) constant (a) anxiety about future
(c) shapeless (d) determined (b) feeling of insecurity
31. COUNTERFEIT (c) longing for a period in the past
(a) destructive (b) genuine (d) an allergy to certain foods
(c) affirm (d) harmonize Directions (Qs. 41 to 60) : Look at the
32. FUSION underlined part of each sentence. Below each
(a) melting (b) fixture sentence are given three possible
(c) amendment (d) separation substitutions for the underlined part. If one of
them is better than the underlined part, mark
33. ESCALATE
accordingly on the Answer Sheet. If none of
(a) bring down (b) isolate
the substitutions improve the sentence, mark
(c) slope down (d) reject D on your Answer Sheet.
34. TERMINATE 41. We need honest workers, not people of
(a) imitate (b) interrupt redoubtable integrity.
(c) initiate (d) examine (a) doubting
35. GRAVITATE B doubtful
(a) meditate (c) doubtless
(b) become serious (d) No improvement
(c) deteriorate 42. I expect every player here to be
(d) retreat conversant at the rules of game.
Directions (Qs. 36 to 40): For the expression (a) on
which has been underlined in each of the (b) about
following sentences, choose the response A,
(c) with
B, C or D which most nearly expresses its
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54. The speaker asked the audience to bear (c) by which he arrive
upon him for a few minutes more. (d) No improvement
(a) on Directions (Qs. 61 to 67): In each of the items
(b) with in this section there is a sentence of which
(c) for some par. have been jumbled up. You are
required u rearrange these parts which are
(d) No improvement
labelled P, Q, J and S, to produce the correct
55. Those men as are false to their friends sentence. Choose the correct sequence and
should be avoided. mark in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
(a) The men 61. When the car passed by
(b) Men (P) he threw a stone, I
(c) Such men (Q) raising dust in the road
(d) No improvement (R) with all his might
56. Many people find it difficult to make both (S) and hit the man who was driving it
hands meet. The proper sequence should be:
(a) both accounts (a) P Q R S (b) Q P R S
(b) both hands to mouth (c) R P Q S (c) R PS Q
(c) both ends meet 62. A moment comes
(d) No improvement (P) when we step out from the old to
57. Young children are not physically the new
capable carry these loads (Q) which comes but rarely in history
(a) have to carry these loads (R) and when the soul of a nation
(b) of carrying these loads (S) long suppressed, finds utterance
(c) carry these loads The proper sequence should be:
(d) No improvement (a) Q P R S (b) P R S Q
58. I enjoyed the ballet by a troupe of Russi (c) Q R S P (d) R S Q P
dancers. 63. She had a blind belief that inside the
(a) troop bag
(b) trouper (P) two or three other children
(c) trooper (Q) there were perhaps
(d) No improvement (R) which the big man carried
59. The secretary threatened to resign his (S) like herself
post The proper sequence should be:
(a) from his post (a) QRPS (b) QPSR
(b) to his post (c) RQSP (d) RQPS
(c) for his post 64. He approached the teacher
(d) No improvement (P) at school
60. By the tine he arrived, everybody had (Q) to know
go home. (R) in his studies
(a) when he arrived (S) how his son was getting on
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 (a) PQRS (b) PQSR Explanation: In item K, only ‘boy’ is the
(c) QSRP (d) QSPR correct answer because usually, a boy, and
65. I was so angry that not a horse or a dog, attends school. So ‘A’
is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item
(P) if I had met him in the street
K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for
(Q) and not waited to ask him
item L, ‘C’ is the correct answer. Notice that
(R) why he had written me an insulting to solve the first item K, you have to read the
letter rest of the sentence and then see what fits
(S) I would have knocked him down best.
The proper sequence should be: Passage
(a) P S Q R (b) P Q R S We all like listening to ... (68)..., and the
(c) S Q R P (d) R S Q P person who is good ...(69)... telling stories
66. On the contrary, will always be a ...(70)... member of any
(P) about family planning and its company. The art ...(71)... good story­telling
benefits covers much more than ...(72)... up fabulous
(Q) to all citizens adventures; it includes telling ...(73)... the
doings of living people or ...(74)... men and
(R) the Government wants
women of the past, ...(75)... your own travels
(S) to provide information and education
and adventures and ...(76)... about the books
The proper sequence should be: you have read ...(77)... the films you have
(a) R Q S P (b) S P Q R seen. Practising ...(78)... art of story­telling
(c) R S P Q (d) Q P R S can be very ...(79)... too. It will help you to
67. In spite of ...(80)... clearly and logically, to sort out
(P) the poor and hungry people ...(81)... ideas to express yourself clearly and
(Q) made by medical sciences ...(82)... to gain and hold the attention ...(83)...
(R) the extraordinary progress others. It will help you to ...(84)... off shyness
and self­consciousness, and give ...(85)... that
(S) often die
feeling of freedom ...(86)... is so important to
The proper sequence should be:
...(87)... in life.
(a) R P S Q (b) R Q P S
68. (a) lectures (b) theories
(c) P Q S R (d) R S P Q
(c) stories
Directions (Qs. 68 to 87) : In the following
69. (a) on (b) at
passages at certain points you are given a
choice of three words in brackets, one of (c) by
which fits the meaning of the passage. 70. (a) popular (b) good
Choose the word which best fits the meaning (c) necessary
of the passage and mark the corresponding 71. (a) on (b) of
letter viz­, A, B or C on your Answer Sheet.
(c) at
Examples 1 and 2 have been solved for you.
72. (a) describing (b) making
The ...(K)... was in the school in Simla. ...(L)...
was homesick. (c) showing
1. (a) boy (b) horse 73. (a) about (b) by
(c) dog (c) for
2. (a) She (b) It 74. (a) insignificant (b) dead
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75. (a) in (b) about waved a pencil in his hands. Near him, an
(c) through old man was fast asleep, snoring quickly to
76. (a) experiences (b) desires himself and the boy’s mother was afraid that
sooner or later her son would wake the
(c) worries
gentleman up.
77. (a) either (b) all
88. The noise was made by
(c) and
(a) the old man
78. (a) an (b) a
(b) the aeroplane
(c) the
(c) The little man
79. (a) useful (b) dangerous
(d) the boy
(c) contagious
89. The person who was the least disturbed
80. (a) listen (b) remember was the
(c) think (a) observer (b) son
81. (a) her (b) their (c) old man (d) little man
(c) your 90. The factor common to all the people was
82. (a) timidly (b) effectively that they were all
(c) bluntly (a) watching a film
83. (a) at (b) on (b) waiting for something
(c) of (c) looking at the little boy’s
84. (a) shake (b) lay playfulness
(c) hit (d) reading magazine
85. (a) she (b) you 91. Among those present the one who
(c) I appeared to be the most bored was the
86. (a) then (b) what (a) child (b) little man
(c) which (c) old man (d) mother
87. (a) success (b) victory Passage-II
(c) gain A man had two blacksmiths for his
Directions (Qs. 88 to 110): In this section neighbours. Their names were Pengu and
you have five short passages. After each Shengu. The man was greatly troubled by
passage, you will find some questions based the noise of their hammers. He decided to
on the passage. First, read a passage and talk to them. The next day he called both of
answer the questions based on it. You are them and offered ? 100 each, if they found
required to select your answers based on the new huts for themselves. They took the
contents of the passage and opinion of the money and agreed to find new huts for
author only. themselves. The next morning he woke up
again to the sound of their hammers. He went
Passage - I
out to see why the blacksmiths hadn’t found
A little man beside me was turning over the new huts and he discovered that Pengu and
pages of a magazine quickly and nervously.
Shengu had kept their promise. They had .
Opposite me there was a young mother who
exchanged their huts.
was trying to restrain her son from making a
92. The man was troubled because
noise. The boy had obviously grown weary of
waiting. He had placed an ashtray on the floor (a) the blacksmiths always fought with
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 (b) the blacksmiths’ hammers made
a lot of noise
(c) he was afraid of blacksmiths
(d) the blacksmiths did not do their
work properly
93. The man gave them money because
(a) the blacksmiths were poor
(b) the blacksmiths had asked him for
money
(c) he did not want them to make a
noise
(d) he wanted them to find new huts
94. The man went out of his house because
(a) he wanted to fight with the
blacksmiths
(b) he wanted to ask the blacksmiths
to stop the noise
(c) he wanted to find out why they
hadn’t found new huts
(d) he wanted his money back from
the blacksmiths
95. The man came to know that
(a) the blacksmiths were not in their
huts
(b) the blacksmiths had exchanged
huts
(c) the blacksmiths were going away
(d) the blacksmiths had not kept their
promise
Passage-III
The tigress was a mile away and the ground
between her and us was densely wooded,
scattered over with great rocks and cut up
by a number of deep ravines, but she could
cover the distance well within the half­hour—
if she wanted to. The question I had to decide
was, whether or not I should try to call her. If
I called and she heard me, and came while it
was still daylight and gave me a chance to
shoot her, all would be well; on the other hand,
if she came and did not give me a shot, some
of us would not reach camp, for we had nearly
two miles to go and the path the whole way
ran through heavy jungle.
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96. According to the author
(a) the tigress wanted to cover the
distance within the half hour
(b) the tigress did not wish to cover
the distance within the half­hour
(c) the tigress actually covered the
distance within the half­hour
(d) there was a possibility of the
tigress covering the distance
within the half­hour
97. The author says, “Some of us would not
reach
camp”, because
(a) it was two miles away
(b) the tigress would kill some of them
(c) the path is not suitable for walking
(d) the ground was scattered over with
great rocks
98. The author found it difficult to decide the
question because
(a) he was afraid
(b) the tigress was only a mile away
(c) the ground between them was
densely wooded
(d) there was uncertainty about the
reaction of the tigress to his call
99. The time available to the author for
shooting the tigress was
(a) the whole day
(b) one night
(c) a few hours
(d) thirty minutes
100. When the author says ‘all would be well’,
he means
(a) that they would be able to hide
themselves in the heavy jungle
(b) that the tigress would run away to
the deep ravines
(c) that they would be able to shoot
her down without difficulty
(d) that they would be able to return
in daylight
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 Passage - IV
After lunch, I felt­at a loose end and roamed
about the little flat. It suited as well enough
when mother was with me, but now I was by
myself it was too large and I’d moved the
dining room table into my bedroom. That was
now the only room I used; it had all the
furniture I needed; a brass bedstead, a
dressing table, some cane chairs whose
seats had more or less caved in, a wordrobe
with a tarnished mirror. The rest of the flat
was never used, so I did’t trouble to look after it.
101. The flat did not really suit him any more
because
(a) the rooms were too small
(b) he was living on his own now
(c) his mother needed too much
rooms
(d) the flat itself was too little
102. He did not look after the rest of the flat
because
(a) he did not use it
(b) the bedroom was much too large
(c) he needed only the brass bedstead
(d) he had too much furniture
103. “... now I was by myself it was too large”.
The word it here refers to
(a) the dining room table
(b) the dining room
(c) the bedroom
(d) the flat
104. From the passage we learn that the
writer was
(a) scared of living alone in the flat
(b) dissatisfied with the flat
(c) satisfied with the space in his
bedroom
(d) an eccentric person
105. “After lunch I felt at a loose end” means
(a) he had nothing specific to do
(b) had a rope with a loose end
(c) had much work to do
(d) had a feeling of anxiety
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Passage-V
The overwhelming vote given by the greater
part of the public has so far been in favour of
films which pass the time easily and satisfy
that part of our imagination which depends
on the more obvious kind of daydreams. We
make up for what we secretly regard as our
deficiencies by watching the stimulating
adventures of the other people who are
stronger, more effective, or more beautiful than
we are. The conventional stars act out our
daydreams for us in a constant succession
of exciting situations set in the open spaces,
in the jungles or in the underworld of great
cities which abounds in crime and violence.
We would not dare to. be in such situations
but the situations are very exciting to watch
since our youth is being spent in day­to­day
routine of school, office or home.
106. According to the passage, most of us
prefer films which
(a) overwhelm our imagination
(b) depict our times
(c) fulfil our secret wishes
(d) appeal to our reason
107. By watching thrilling adventures in films
we make up for
(a) the effectiveness of our desires
(b) the shortcomings in our life
(c) the stimulation of our everyday, life
(d) the influence which we don’t have
108. Film stars present situations
(a) which are familiar to us, the city
dwellers
(b) which we have seen only in jungles
(c) which we meet everyday at work
(d) which excite us
109. Whether we admit it to ourselves or not,
we are aware that
(a) we are weak and plain
(b) we are both powerful and handsome
(c) we are as strong as film heroes
(d) we are more beautiful than film
stars
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and housewives is
(a) full of new adventures
(b) the same dull repetition
(c) stimulating to their imagination
(d) very exciting to them
Directions (Qs. Ill to 120) : In this section
each item consists of six sentences of a
passage. The first and the sixth sentences
are given in the beginning as SI and S6. The
middle four sentences in each have been
jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You
are required to find the proper sequence of
the four sentences and mark your response
accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
111. S1 : While teaching in the class­room,
our teacher suddenly fainted.
S6 : The headmaster at once
sanctioned his leave.
P : The headmaster soon joined us
and spoke to them in a soft
voice.
Q : He was told that the patient
needed complete rest for a
month.
R : He was at once taken to the
hospital.
S : The doctors examined him with
serious faces.
The proper sequence should be:
(a) PQRS (b) S P Q R
(c) QPSR (d) R S P Q
112. S1 : The colonial powers had a very
simple technique to rule the
world.
S6 : Partition was the culmination.
P : They lumped tribes and people
together, played one against the
other.
Q : India’s provinces were more
elaborately designed to play the
game of divide and rule.
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R : Africa was divided, believe it or
not, on the basis of the lines of
longitude and latitude.
S : They also purchased the
loyalties of those locals who
were needed as supports for the
colonial presence.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) P R S Q (b) P S R Q
(c) S P Q R (d) R P S Q
113. S1 : The bank opened at 10.00 a.m.
S6 : The safe was empty.
P : The peon opened the safe and
returned the keys to the
manager.
Q : The manager and the peon went
to the safe in the vault.
R : The manager and the peon
looked into the safe.
S : They were shocked at what they
saw there. The proper sequence
should be :
(a) Q R P S (b) Q P R S
(c) S Q R P (d) Q R S P
114. S1 : The crowd swelled round the
thief.
S6 : They were followed by the crowd
which left the thief alone.
P : Suddenly he whipped out a knife
from under his shirt.
Q : The thief stood quiet, his head
hung in shame.
R : The two young men holding him
were scared by the sight of the
shining knife.
S : They took to their heels.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) Q P R S (b) S Q P R
C SPQR (d) R Q S P
115. S1 : The old man wanted to cross the
road.
S6 : Holding him by hand the driver
helped him to cross the road.
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 P : The driver got off and came to
him.
Q : He was fed up and was about to
return.
R : Then a car stopped in front of
him.
S : He waited for a long time.
The proper sequence should be:
(a) SQRP (b) S P R Q
(c) QRSP (d) P S R Q
116. S1 : The first thing you have to do is
to speak with a strong foreign
broken English.
S6 : Half a dozer people will
immediately overwhelm you with
directions.
P : He will be interested in you
because you are a foreigner and
he will be pleased that he could
figure out what you said
Q : He will not expect you to be
polite and use elaborate
grammatical phrases.
R : Then every English person to
whom you speak will at once
know that you are foreigner and
try to understand you and be
ready to help you.
S : If you shout, “Please! Charing
Cross Which way?” you will
have no difficulty
The proper sequence should be:
(a) S R Q P (b) S R P Q
(c) R Q P S (d) R S P Q
117. S1 : When a Iamb is born its mother
may die
S6 : If a means of overcoming this
natural tendency is found, the
lives of millions of lambs can be
saved.
P : Thus there will nearly always be
both motherless lambs and
sheep without lambs.
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Q : However a sheep which has lost
its own lamb will not feed or look
after a motherless lamb.
R : At the same time some new
born lambs are too weak to iive.
S : This happens in large flocks
where many sheep give birth to
lambs at the same time.
The proper sequence should be:
(a) PQSR (b) R P Q S
(c) SRQP (d) S R P Q
118. S1 : People very seldom have
everything they want.
S6 : Our decisions indicate our scale
of preferences and therefore our
priorities.
P : Usually we have to decide
carefully how to spend our
income.
Q : They may all seem important,
but their true importance can be
measured by deciding which we
are prepared to live without.
R : When we exercise our choice,
we do so according to our
personal scale of preferences.
S : In this scale of preferences
essential commodities come
first, then the kind of luxuries
which help us to be comfortable,
and finally those non­essentials
which give us personal pleasure.
The proper sequence should be:
(a) PSQR (b) P R S Q
(c) QPSR (d) R P Q S
119. S1 : On 5th October 1818, when
young Lincoln was approaching
his tenth year, his mother Nancy
died of fever.
S6 : His total education at school
comprised only about a year
during which he, however,
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 managed to master reading,
writing, spelling and some
arithmetic.
P : She was illiterate, but she
brought with her several books,
among which were Pilgrim’s
Progress, Sindbad the Sailor,
Robinson Crusoe and Aesop’s
Fables.
Q : Lincoln always acknowledged
this moral and intellectual debt
to his step mother.
R : The following year, his father
married Sarah Bush Johnson, a
widow with three children.
S : These books provided Lincoln
with a mass of knowledge.
The proper sequence should be:
(a) R P Q S (b) P S R Q
(c) R P S Q (d) P S Q R
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120. S1 : Crude oil obtained from the field
is taken to a refinery for
treatment.
S6 : Lubricating oils of various grades
are obtained last of all.
P : The gas that comes off later is
condensed into paraffin.
Q : This allows substances with
different boiling points to be
separated.
R : The first vapours to rise when
cooled provide the finest petrol.
S : The commonest form of
treatment is heating.
The proper sequence should be:
(a) S Q R P (b) R S P Q
(c) SRPQ (d) RPQS
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 ANSWERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
B D B B C D B B A B
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
D B D A B D C A C A
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
C A A C D D B C B A
31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
B D A C D A C A D C
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
B C B D C C B C D C
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
A C A B C C B D A D
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
B B D C A C B C B A
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
B A A C A A C C A C
81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
C B C B B C A D C B
91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
A B D C B D C D C C
101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110.
B D A C D A B D A B
111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
D B B A A A A C D A

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 PRACTICE SET–24
Directions (Qs. No. 1-20) : Look at the 6. He asked for the cup of tea
underlined part of each sentence. Below each (a) some cup of tea
sentence are given three possible
(b) cup of tea
substitutions for the underlined part. If one of
(c) a cup of tea
them is better than the underlined part, mark
accordingly on the Answer Sheet. If none of (d) No Improvement
the substitutions improve the sentence, mark 7. Several people saw the thief snatch her
D on the Answer Sheet. gold chain.
1. I never have and probably never will write (a) people have seen
good letters. (b) people were seeing
(a) Inever have written (c) people must see
(b) Inever have wrote (d) No Improvement
(c) Inever have been writing 8. We shall not wait for anyone who will
(d) No Improvement arrive late.
2. I think his feet are bigger than any boy (a) who arrives late
in town. (b) who arrived late
(a) his feet are bigger than many boys
(c) who shal arrive
in town
(d) No Improvement
(b) his feet are bigger than no boys in
town 9. We had a hard time in the war.
(c) his feet are bigger than any other (a) from the war
boys in town (b) since the war
(d) No Improvement (c) during the war
3. I haven’t hardly studio this examination. (d) No Improvement
A Hardly, I have studied 10. He aimed a blow on me.
(b) I have hardly studied (a) at me
(c) Not hardly I have studied (b) to me
(d) No Improvement (c) against me
4. As you look across the street, lighted (d) No Improvement
windows can be seen. 11. He waited for her by dinnertime.
(a) you saw lighted windows (a) at dinnertime
(b) lighted windows may be seen (b) till dinnertime
(c) you can see Lighted windows (c) on dinnertime
(d) No Improvement (d) No Improvement
5. Her sister is a nurse and she intends to 12. He does not have the last idea of it.
hp nnP too,
(a) little (b) less
(a) this is the profession she intends
(c) least (d) No Improvement
(b) be intention is the same profession
13. Born of poor, illiterate farm workers,
(c) she intending to be a nurse too
Lincoln rose to become the president
(d) No Improvement of the U.S.
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 (a) A raised to become (a) who I talked to you about
(b) arose to become (b) whom I talked to you about
(c) risen to become (c) which I talked to you about
(d) No Improvement (d) No Improvement
14. Gopal is two years older than his brother. Directions (Qs. No. 21-40) : In the following
(a) than own brother passage at certain points you are given a
(b) to his brother choice of three words, one of which fits the
(c) by his brother meaning of the passage. Choose the best
word. Mark the letter, viz. A, B or C relating
(d) No Improvement
to this word on your Answer Sheet.
15. The editor regretted that he was inable
to make We know that the average depth of the sea
is about two and a half miles, but in a few
use of the article.
places it is very deep indeed—over six miles.
(a) was disabled
The air presses upon our bodies with a weight
(b) was unable of about fifteen pounds to the square inch at
(c) was enabled 21 . We are used to this air pressure and 22
(d) No Improvement not notice it. In the sea this 23 is doubled at
16. He walked softly lest he may wake the a depth of thirty­five feet, and it 24 at this rate
baby for greater depths. In the great deeps 25 the
(a) he would wake Philippine Islands, a man would be squeezed
and utterly crushed by a pressure of 26 tons
(b) he waked
per square inch. The pressure near the ocean
(c) he should wake
floor is 27 such great that if you were to weigh
(d) No Improvement a piece of wood and 28 it to a great depth
17. I look forward to meet you in Delhi. and then pull it 29 again it would no longer
(a) to meeting you float, 30 it would have become waterlogged.
(b) to meet with you All the tiny wood cells and cavities 31 have
(c) at meeting you burst and become filled with water. We 32
that animals live , at a depth of three miles
(d) No Improvement
and mo and we wonder 33 this can be. The
18. I do not know where has he gone.
bodies of animals down 34 are almost entirely
(a) where had he gone filled with water, and 35 saves from being
(b) where he has gone crushed. However many of 36 animals contain
(c) when has he gone some gases as well, for 37 they captured in
(d) No Improvement nets and drawn 38 the surface these
19. The teacher taught the students that the gases expand so much that the animal 39
moon immediately explodes. Its body is torn to
shreds as 40 .
goes round the earth
21. A sea­water (b) sea­level
(a) the moon went round the earth
(c) sea­bed (d) None of these
(b) the moon is going round the earth
(c) the moon has gone round the earth 22. (a) do (b) did
(d) No Improvement (c) does (d) None of these
20. This is the boy that I talked to you 23. A weight (b) volume
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 24. A expands (b) decreases find an error in a sentence, the. letter indicated
(c) increases (d) None of these under that part of the sentence is the answer
25. A off (b) of and therefore the same may be marked on
the separate Answer Sbeel If there is no error
(c) on (d) None of these
in any pan, then D which stands for “No error”
26. A severe (b) several is the answer for the item.
(c) sheer (d) None of these 41. He went to England to work as a doctor
27. A such (b) not (A)/ but returned back (B)/ as he could
(c) so (d) None of these not endure the weather there (C)/. No
28. A measure (b) follow error.
(c) lower (d) None of these 42. She inquired whether (A)/ anyone(B)/
29. A up (b) off has seen her baby(C)/ No error(D).
(c) down (d) None of these 43. When I went (A)/ outdoor (B)/1 found
30. A but (b) for frost everywhere (C)/ No error(D).
(c) when (d) None of these 44. These are (A)/ his(B)/ conclusion
31. A should (b) could remarks.(C)/ No error (D).
(c) would (d) None of these 45. The shopkeeper either offered to
exchange (A)/ the goods (B)/ or refund
32. A know (b) have known
the money (C)/ No error (D).
(c) are knowing (d) None of these
46. Churchill was (A)/ one of the greatest
33. A why (b) how
(B)/ war leaders (C)/. No error (D).
(c) what (d) None of these
47. We should keep (A)/ such people (B)/
34. A here (b) where
at an arm’s length (C)/. No error (D).
(c) there (d) None of these
48. He did not know (A)/ as much as (B)/
35. A this (b) these he claimed he knew (C)/. No error (D).
(c) thus (d) None of these 49. ‘That was very dangerous; (A)/you might
36. A such (b) those (B)/ have been killed (C)/. No error (D).
(c) there (d) None of these 50. My friend ( A)/ is going (B)/ to a movie
37. A then (b) since (C)/ every week (C)/. No error (D).
(c) when (d) None of these 51. They sit (A)/ at the window (B)/ and
38. A on (b) to watch the traffic (C)/. No error (D).
(c) from (d) None of these 52. 1 started early (A)/ for the station lest I
39. A immediately (b) eventually (B)/ should not miss the train (C)/. No
(c) actually (d) None of these error (D).
40. A bursts (b) jumps 53. I wanted to see (A)/ that whether they
(c) lands (d) None of these (B)/ had actually read the notes (C)/.
Directions (Qs. No. 41-65): In this section, No error (D).
you are required to spot errors in sentences. 54. They made him treasurer (A)/ because
Each sentence is divided into three parts. they considered (B)/ him as honest and
Read each sentence to find out whether there efficien (C)/. No error (D).
is an error in any of the parts. No sentence 55. Having finished the paper early (A)/ he
has more than one error. Some of the came out of the hall (B)/ almost an hour
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56. The (A)/ young man (B)/ had no manner 70. DEFIANCE
(C)/ No error (D). (a) attack (b) disobedience
57. No news (A)/ are (B)/ good news (C)/. (c) protection (d) shyness
No error (D). 71. HOSTILITY
58. The work involved (A)/ is almost (a) kindness (b) enmity
impossible (B)/ to cope with (C)/. No
(c) entertainment (d) illness
error (D).
72. INDIFFERENT
59. There is (A)/ no place (B)/ in this
A similar (b) various
compartment (C)/No error (D).
(c) unconcerned (d) shy
60. Shakespeare (A)/ is greater than (B)/
any poet (C)/. No error (D). 73. CONDEMN
61. I should (A)/ have preferred (B)/ to go (a) censure (b) approve
by myself (C)/. No error (D). (c) qualify (d) despair
62. The minister announced (A)/ 74. CONFIDENT
compensation tor (B)/ the victims from (a) ful1 (b) friendly
the actident (C)/ No error (D). (c) sure (d) secret
63. The Australian team (A)/ losed the 75. DEFECT
match (B)/ yesterday (C)/. No error (D). (a) truth (b) deception
64. He told us (A)/ that (B)/ he has not read (c) shortcoming (d) loss
the book (C)/. No error (D).
76. JEALOUS
65. The composition contained (A)/ even no
(a) envious (b) happy
less (B)/ than twenty mistakes (C)/. No
error (D). (c) prisoner (d) enthusiastic
Directions (Qs. No. 66-77): Each item in this 77. TRIP
section consists of a word in capital letters (a) journey (b) plant
followed by four words or phrases as A, B, C (c) design (d) Press
and (d) Select the word or phrase which is Directions (Qs. No. 78-88): In each of the
most nearly the same in meaning as the items there is a sentence of which some parts
original word and mark the correct response nave been Z ed up. You are required to
as B, (c) or D as the case may be in your rearrange these parts which are labelled P,
Answer Sheet. Q, R and S, to produce Z correct sentence.
66. ASPIRE Choose the correct sequence and mark in
(a) breathe (b) stairs your Answer Sheet accordingly.
(c) hope for (d) thorn 78. The soldiers
67. SEQUEL P. decided to hold out
(a) ending (b) beginning Q. in the fort
(c) continuation (d) similarity R. was killed
68. PERPETUAL S. till the last man ainong them
(a) constant (b) real (a) Q P S R (b) P Q S R
(c) mistaken (d) painful (c) Q R S P (d) S R P Q
69. ASSENT 79. Her friend
(a) despatch (b) climb P. when she was
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 R. on Sheila 85. The doctor remarked that
S. could not attend P. lying in bed
(a) P Q R S (b) S R P Q Q. if students are
(c) R S P Q (d) R P Q S R. fond of reading
80. The poems and stories S. it will be bad for the eyes
P. have been taken (a) PQRS (b) Q R S P
Q. for this book (c) SQRP (d) Q R P S
R. from a variety of sources 86. We saw
S. that have been selected P. while playing
(a) S Q P R (b) R P Q S Q. with the boys
(c) Q P S R (d) P Q R S R. that Ram fell down
81. The belief. S. and hurt his leg
P. that the moon has great influence (a) RSPQ (b) P Q R S
Q. still exists with great force (c) RPQS (d) R P S Q
R. over the weather 87. P. For an hour
S. among many pepple Q. because it had to wait
(a) P R Q S (b) Q R P S R. due to dense fog
(c) P Q S R (d) Q S P R S. the plane couldn’t take off
82. There is an old saying in our country (a) PQRS (b) R Q P S
P. that soldiers (c) QPRS (d) S P Q R
Q. not only cover themselves with 88. She complained that
glory on the earth P. that it took a month
R. who die for their motherland Q. to clean it
S. but attain heaven R. the house
(a) P S Q R (b) S P R Q S. was so dirty
(c) Q P S R (d) P R Q S (a) PQRS (b) S P Q R
83. Boys are (c) PSQR (d) R S P Q
P. on their parents
Directions (Qs. No. 89-96): In tins section
Q. invariably dependent each item consists of six sentences of a
R. until they can earn passage. The first and sixth sentences are
S. money to support themselves given in the beginning as SI and S6. The
(a) R S Q P (b) Q R S P middle four sentences in each have been
jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You
(c) R P Q S (d) S R P Q
are required to find the proper sequence of
84. The principal said that
the four sentences and mark your response
P. those students accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
Q. would not be permitted to enter r. 89. SI : There have been many stories
who do not produce of porpoises saving human lives.
S. identity cards S6 : Marine scientists point out that
(a) R S P O (b) R P S Q the porpoise’s spirit of play is
(c) P R S Q (d) S R P Q responsible for such incidents.

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 P : ‘When I got to my feet no one R : The young woman was carrying
was near, but in the water about a pet dog.
18 feet out a porpoise was S : They took their seats.
leaping about.’
The proper sequence should be
Q : One woman was wading waist
A PQRS (b) Q S R P
deep off the Florida coast when
an undertow pulled her down. R (c) QPSR (d) Q S P R
: ‘I felt something give me a 92. SI : James Watt used the power of
terrific shove up on to the beach’, steam to drive machines.
she says. S6 : The jet engine is relatively more
S : ‘A man standing nearby said recent.
that the porpoise had shoved me P : With petrol engines people were
ashore.’ able to build motor cars ond
The proper sequence should be aeroplanes.
(a) P R S Q (b) Q P R S Q : Then many years later, the petrol
(c) Q R P S (d) P Q S R engine was invented .
90. SI : Rome, the greatest city of the R : These provided quicker means
ancient world, did not achieve its of traveling.
glory all of a sudden. S : His invention was used later by
S6 : Achievement of great moment other clever men to give us the
cannot be accomplished without railway engine.
patient persevera nee and a The proper sequence should be
considerable interval of time. (a) SQPR (b) P Q R S
P : The same is true of every great (c) PSRQ (d) Q S R P
achievement.
93. SI : A nian handed a pair of trouseis
Q : We should carry on our work to the departmental store clerk
with pat ience and perseverance.
and said, “I’d like these altered,
R : It took several years to build please.”
Rome and bring it to the slate of
S6 : Triumphantly he put the trousers
pomp and splendor.
and the receipts on the counter
S : When we wish to do a great and said, “I’d like to have these
thing, we cannot expect aherod, please.”
success in a moment.
P : He said that free alteration is not
The proper sequence should be
possible without a receipt.
(a) R P S Q (b) P Q S R
Q : The man said, “Okay, I’d like to
(c) Q S P R (d) S R P Q return the trousers.” The clerk
91. SI : The bus stopped. took them back and returned the
S6 : Then his eyes rested with cold money.
malice on the dog. R : The man pushed the moner and
P : The conductor came in and took said, “Now I want to buy them.”
the fares. The clerk put the trousers in a
Q : A woman and a lnan eot in bag, issued a receipt and
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 S : The clerk asked for the sales R : They lived on the wide plains in
receipt but after searching his Southern Kenya and Northern
pockets the man replied that he Tanzania.
had lost it. S : But the most famous among
The proper sequeoce should be them is the Masai tribe.
(a) Q R P S (b) S P Q R The proper sequence should be
(c) P S R Q (d) P S Q R (a) SPRQ (b) P R Q S
94. SI : It is generally assumed by the (c) RQSP (d) Q R P S
admirers of democracy that the
96. SI : I had my eye especially on the
right to vote also confers a right
long jump.
for power which threaten the very
existenc of democracy. S6 : He turned out to be a German
named Luz Long.
S6 : As a result, the political scene
witnesses endless dogfights for P : Everyone expected me to win
power which threaten the very that Olympic event hands down.
eicistcncc of democracy. Q : Iwas in for a surprise.
P : These qualities arc vcrr rare and R : When the time came for the
cannot be had for the wishing. longiump trials, I was startled to
Q : For the right for pov.cr must, if it see a tall boy hitting the pit at
is to be useful, be accompanied almost 26 feet on his practice
by the ability to exercise it with leaps.
competence, wisdom, foresight S : A year before 1 had set the world
and broadmindedness. record of 26 feet 3 inches.
R : Yet all those who have the right The proper sequence should be
to vote believe that they have (a) PQRS (b) P S Q R
them and try by hook or crook
(c) PRSQ (d) S R P Q
to capture power.
Directions (Qs. No. 97-104) : Each item in
S : The former has much to
this section consists of a word in capital
commend it but one cannot be
letters followed by four words as A, B, C and
so sure about the latter.
(d) Select the word which is nearly opposite
The proper sequence should be
to the meaning of the original word and mark
(a) PQRS (b) S Q P R the correct response as A, B, or D as the
(c) PRQS (d) R Q P S case may be, in your Answer Sheet.
95. SI : There are several tribes in East 97. FRESH
Africa. (a) laden (b) soft
S6 : All the other tribes were afraid (c) sour (d) stale
of them because of their skill in
98. DENY
war.
(a) accept (b) accuse
P : The Masais were famous
fighters. (c) curse (d) except
Q : They used to raid the 99. CHEERFUL
neighbouring tribes and carry (a) sad (b) happy
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100. AFFLUENCE 107. Spectators would shout “Butter fingers”
(a) continuance (b) poverty when the author was playing because
(c) diffidence (d) insurance A he liked butter
101. TIMID (b) his fingers were like those of a lady
(a) bold (b) bashful (c) he often dropped the ball
(c) nervous (d) soft (d) he was very good at the game
102. CREATE 108. ‘Spectator’ means
(a) destroy (b) envy (a) glasses (b) onlooker
(c) satisfy (d) begin (c) watclunan (d) player
103. FORBID Passage-ll
(a) defy (b) dislike How can you improve your reading speed?
(c) permit (d) understand By taking off the brakes. You wouldn’t think
104. MASTER of driving a car with the brake on. Yet as a
reader you probably have several brakes sol
(a) companion (b) follower
wing you down.
(c) slave (d) boss
One very common brake is regressing—
Directions (Qs. No. 105-120): In this section,
looking back every now and then at
there are four short passages. After each
something already read. It is like stepping
passage, you will find a few questions each
backwards every few metres as you walk
based on what is stated or implied in the
hardly the way to move ahead quickly.
passage. First read a passage and then
Regression may arise from a lack of
answer the questions following that passage.
confidence, vocabulary deficiency, or actually
Passage - I
missing a word or phrase. It makes a long
During the summer I was introduced to the sentence seem even more complex as the
game of cricket, and I felt my inherent eyes frequently regress. Eye movement
foreignness for the first time. The ball is far photographs of 12,000 readers in America
too hard for my taste. Even during my last showed that university students regress an
games at the school, angry spectators would
average of 15 times in reading only 100 words.
shout, “Buner fingers!” But I smiled. Everyone
The average student of class four was found
knew in their hearts that I as going to drop
to look back 20 times. In short, regression
the ball anyway, and nobody expected me to
consumes one­sixth of your precious reading
be able to play the game.
time. Release this brake and enjoy a spurt in
105. The author first played cricket reading speed.
(a) as a child in his own country 109. In the context of the passage, what
(b) when he as a school boy does ‘regression’ mean?
(c) when he was a tourist (a) Lack of desire to improve the
(d) when he returned home after his reading speed
studies (b) Looking back at what is already
106. “felt my inherent foreignness” means read
(a) felt very strange (c) Lack of proper understanding of
(b) felt very interested and excited what our reads
(c) enjoyed learning new games (d) Comparing the reading speed of
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 110. In order to be a good reader you should
(a) regress whenever necessary
(b) be like a careful driver
(c) not look back frequently while
reading
(d) test your vocabulary frequently
111. According to the author reading with
regression is like
(a) driving with poor quality brakes
(b) stepping backwards while walking
(c) using several brakes in order to
slow down
(d) making sudden spurts in reading
spped
Passage-Ill
Even in the most primitive societies the great
majority of people satisfy a large pan of their
material needs by exchanging goods and
services. Very few people indeed can make
for themselves everything they need­all their
food, their clothes, their housing, their tools.
Ever since men started living in communities,
they have been satisfying their needs by
means of specialization and exchange;
increasingly each individual has concentrated
on what he can do best, and has produced
more of the special goods or services in which
he has concentrated, than he can consume
himself .The surplus he has exchanged with
other members of the community, acquiring,
in exchange the things he needs that others
have produced.
112. Very few people can satisfy their needs
today by
(a) providing things for themselves
(b) exchanging goods and services
(c) concentrating on what they can do
best
(d) individual specialization
113. Exchange of goods becomes possible
only when
(a) there is no specialization
(b) goods are produced in surplus
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(c) primitive societies become modern
(d) individuals make things for
themselves
114. Specialization and exchange began
when men started
(a) big industries
(b) concentrating on their work
(c) producing things for individual use
(d) living in communities
115. Exchange of goods and services
becomes necessary because
(a) man is a social being
(b) reciprocity is the law of life
(c) trade and commerce are means
of progress
(d) we cannot produce everything we
need ourselves
Passage-IV
Soil scientists have shown that the soil teems
with millions of living things, many of them
useful, others harmful. The living things which
are useful iuclude earthworms and various
kinds of bacteria. Earthworms loosen the soil
and so enable air and water to enter it.
Bacteria, which are microscopic living things
break down dead plants and animals and
make humus, or take nitrogen from the air
and change it into substances that plants use.
The living things that do harm include other
bacteria and fungi which cause diseases.
Other harmful things are pests such as wire
worms which feed on the roots of grass and
other plants. While the farmer can usually
keep weeds in check by careful cultivation,
this alone may not protect his crops from
insects, pests and diseases. Nowadays,
however, he is much better able to control
these enemies. He may plant specially
resistant types of seeds or he may keep the
pests and diseases in check with chemicals.
With better seeds farmers have been able to
increase their crop yields. Titcy can grow
crops that ripen more quickly and have a
stronger resistance to disease, frost or
drought.
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116. Scientists who study soil believe that
(a) all insects and bacteria are harmful
(b) only microscopic living things are
useful
(c) only earthworms are useful
(d) not all worms and bacteria are
harmful
117. The living things that do harm
(a) break down plants and animals
(b) use up the nitrogen from the air
(c) cause diseases in the plants
(d) loosen up the soil from air and
water
118. Farmers are always careful
(a) to control insects and fungi that
attack plants
(b) to encourage pests in the soil
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(c) to eliminate all bacteria from the
soil
(d) to foster all kinds of worms in the
earth
119. Nowadays it is possible to reduce the
loss caused by pests and harmful
bacteria
(a) with the use of chemical fertilisers
(b) through the development of
resistant seeds
(c) by using weeds as killers
(d) by controlling earthworms
120. The farmers today can also select seeds
(a) of slow ripening variety
(b) resistant to frost and drought
(c) for economy in costs
(d) of lower resistance to disease
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
D C B B D C A A C A
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
B C D D B C A B D B
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
B A C C A B A C A B
31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
C B B C C B C B B A
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
B C B C A A C A A B
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
B C B C A C B C B C
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
A C B C B C C A D B
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
B C A C C A A A B A
81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
A D D C D A C D C A
91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
B A B B A B D A A B
101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110.
A A C C B A C B B C
111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
B A B D D D C A A B

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 PRACTICE SET–25
Directions (Qs. 1 to 20): Each question in
this section has a sentence with three parts
labelled A, B, and C. Read each sentence to
find out whether there is any error in any part
and indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet
against the corresponding letter, i.e., A or B
or C. If you find no error, your answer should
be indicated as D.
1. He asked her that (A)/ whether she
knew (B)/ what had happened last week
when she was on leave. (C)/ No error
(D).
2. Until you do not go to the station (A)/ to
receive him (B)/1 can hardly feel at ease.
(C)/ No error (D).
3. I did not know where they were going
(A)/ nor could I understand (B)/ why had
they left so soon. (C)/ No error (D).
4. The distinguished visitor said that he had
great pleasure to be with us for some
time (A)/ and that the pleasure was all
the greater (B)/ because his visit afforded
him an opportunity to study the working
of an institution of such eminence as
ours. (C)/ No error (D).
5. Please convey (A)/ my best wishes(B)/
back to your parents. (C)/ No error (D).
6. The call of the seas (A)/ have always
(B)/ found an echo in me. (C)/ No error
(D).
7. Hardly I had left home for Mumbai (A)/
when my son who is settled in Kolkata
arrived (B)/ without any prior information.
(C)/ No error (D).
8. Now it can be easily said (A)/ that the
population of this city is greater (B) than
any other city in India. (C)/ No error (D).
9. It is difficult to explain (A) why did
Rajgopalachari resigned (B)/ from the
Congress in 1940. (C)/ No error (D).
10. The boss reminded them of the old
saying (A)/that honesty was the best
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policy, (B)/ and told them that they had
better be honest in their work. (C) No
error (D).
11. “Gulliver’s Travels” are (A)/ the most
fascinating adventure story’ (B)/ that I
have ever read. (C)/ No error (D).
12. The teenager reassured his father at the
station (A)/ “Don’t worry, dad’ (B)/1 will
pull on very nicely at the hostel.” (C)/
No error (D).
13. The way he’s behaving, (A)/ he’ll soon
spill the beans, (B)/ I’m afraid. (C) No
error (D).
14. Most of the developing countries find it
(A)/ difficult to cope up with the
problems (B)/ created by the sudden
impact of technological progress. (C) No
error (D).
15. People blamed him (A)/ for being (B)/ a
coward person. (C)/ No error (D).
16. We swam up to the drowning man,
caught hold of his clothes (A)/ before
he could go down again (B)/ and pulled
him out, safe to the shore. (C) No error
(D).
17. Meena was so tired (A)/ that she could
not hardly (B)/ talk to the guests for a
few minutes. (C) No error (D).
18. If 1 was knowing (A)/ why he was
absent, (B)/ I would have informed you.
(C)/ No error (D).
19. He goes (A)/ to office (B)/ by foot. (C)/
No error (D).
20. The hundred­rupees notes (A)/ that he
gave them for the goods bought from
them looked genuine (B)/ but later they
reliably learnt that the notes were all
counterfeit. (C)/No error (D).
Directions (Qs. 21 to 40) : Look at the
underlined part of each sentence. Below each
sentence are given three possible substitutions
for the underlined part. If one of them B or C
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 is better than the underlined part, indicate A. to be telling
your response on the Answer Sheet against B. tell
the corresponding letter A. B or C. If none of
C. to have told
the substitutions improve the sentence,
D. No improvement
indicate D, as your response on the Answer
Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will 28. If I were him I would have not accepted
be signified by the letter D. the offer.
21. There is no rain in our village for the last A. If I was him
six months. B. If I were he
A. has been C. If I had he
B. was D. No improvement
C. had been 29. What the nation needs is people of
D. No improvement character.
22. The police investigated into the matter A. are the people of character
A. with the matter B. are people of character
B. at the matter C. is a people of character
C. the matter D. No improvement
D. No improvement 30. We now come to the important question
23. Ramachandra Murthy and his family of where this great swarm of galaxies
have been in Guyana from 1985. have come from
A. since A. have come
B. about B. has come from
C. on C. are coming from
D. No improvement D. No improvement
24. I urn living in this town since 1980. 31. Fewer rainfall means less traffic
accidents, according to the experts”
A. was living
report on highway safety.
B. shall live
A. Less rainfall means fewer traffic
C. have been living
accidents
D. No improvement
B. Less rainfall means less traffic
25. If I was you I should tell him the truth. accidents
A. am you C. Fewer rainfall means fewer traffic
B. were you accidents
C. had been you D. No improvement
D. No improvement 32. I never saw you at the party yesterday.
26. He is better than any boy in the class. A. have not seen
A. any boys B. did not see
B. all the boys C. had never seen
C. any other boy D. No improvement
D. No improvement 33. Ajeet is a bigger scholar than his brother.
27. Anil ought not to tell me your secret, A. better
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D. No improvement D. No improvement
34. I did not wait for him because he went Directions (Qs. 41 to 50): In this section,
out before I arrived. you find a number of sentences, parts of
A. has gone out which are underlined. For each underlined
B. had gone out part, four words/ phrases are listed below.
C. had been out Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning
to the underlined part and blacken the
D. No improvement
corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
35. Whenever I saw him, he has been
41. She is a woman of sterling qualities.
reading the same novel.
A. interesting B. genuine
A. had been reading
C. irritating D. exciting
B. read
C. was reading 42. Although the boys in his class were
naughty, he never resorted to corporal
D. No improvement
punishment.
36. Since the beginning of the term, we are
A. harsh B. physical
spending a lot of time on poetry.
C. unjust D. general
A. spent
43. He wanted to mitigate his burdens.
B. will spend
A. lessen B. increase
C. have spent
D. No improvement C. postpone D. leave
37. Your sister cooks well, isn’t she ? 44. She adjusted quite well with her
husband’s idiosyncrasies.
A. isn’t it ?
A. peculiar habits
B. doesn’t she ?
B. bad habits
C. doesn’t it ?
C. weaknesses
D. No improvement
D. stupid manners
38. Dickens’ novels, like many writers, are
largely autobiographical. 45. The Deputy Inspector General made a
A. like those of many other writers perfunctory inspection of the police
station.
B. like so many others
A. thorough and complete
C. like many other novelists
B. superficial
D. No improvement
C. I cannot ever
39. She was as pretty as. if not prettier than,
any other girl at the party. D. No improvement
A. She was very pretty 46. The decision to drop the atom bomb on
B. She was pretty Hiroshima was a grave one.
C. She was the prettiest A serious B. momentous
D. No improvement C. instinctive D. impulsive
40. Never I have seen such breathtaking 47. A scientist generally carries out his
scenery! investigations empirically.
A. Never have I A. intuitively
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 C. through written communication 55. He will never turn down your request.
D. by observation and experiment A. turn up B. turn over
48. He is employed in an ordnance factory. C. reject D. accept
A. orthodox 56. Real happiness does not lie in material
possessions alone.
B. arms and ammunition
A. physical B. essential
C. electrical and electronic
C. spiritual D. manual
D. ordinary and common
57. I was upset by his hostile attitude.
49. He is a sycophant who tries to win over
A. friendly B. positive
politicians.
C. negative D. inimical
A. a psychologist
58. Ashoka was a magnanimous king.
B. an­ opportunist
A. small B. petty
C. an unscrupulous man
C. kind D. majestic
D. a flatterer 59. Mala is always defiant in her behaviour.
50. I cannot believe in the veracity of his A. obedient B. rebellious
statement.
C. meek D. friendly
A. truth B. usefulness 60. I find his views repugnant.
C. sincerity D. falsity A. amiable B. repulsive
Directions (Qs. 51 to 60): In this section, C. amoral D. apolitical
each item consists of a word or a phrase which Directions (Qs. 61 to 80) : In the following
is underlined in the sentence given. It is passages at certain points you are given a
followed by four words or phrases. Select the choice of three words in brackets, one of
word or phrase which is closest to the which fits the meaning of the passage.
opposite in meaning of the underlined word Choose the word which best fits the meaning
or phrase. of the passage and mark the corresponding
51. Kapil’s bowling yesterday proved very letter viz A, B or C on your Answer Sheet.
costly. Examples Y and Z have been solved for you.
A. economical B. frugal Y. A Boy was in the school in Shimla.
B. Horse
C. thrifty D. expensive
C. Dog
52. I cannot see much likeness between the
two boys. Z. A. She was homesick.
B. It
A. enmity B. hatred
C. He
C. difference D. dislike
Explanation: Out of the list given in item Y,
53. I am still dubious about that plan.
only boy is the correct answer because
A. certain B. doubtful usually a boy, and not a horse or a dog,
C. docile D. faithful attends school. So A is to be marked on the
54. The wise say that life is meant not Answer Sheet for item Y. A boy is usually
merely to accumulate wealth but for self­ referred to as “he”, so for item Z, the letter C
is correct answer. Notice that to solve this
realization.
kind of items you have to read the preceding
A. amass B. produce or succeeding sentences of the given
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 PASSAGE - I gestures make ...(73)... language ? Most of
One of the most interesting new books us are ...(74)... with the common hand
published recently is “Spaceship” by Prof. gestures. Some ...(75)... cannot talk without
E.G. Walker. Our earth he says ... (61)... like using their hands. ...(76)... reach out as they
a spaceship, and all the 400 million people explain almost ...(77)... their words,
...(62)... earth are passengers on it. And we emphasizing and exaggerating and ...(78)...
are heading ...(63)... a disaster. The levels of with their hands. Other people hardly ...(79)...
their hands at all when they ...(80)....
atmospheric pollution ...(64)... in the cities
and industrial areas of the world could in time 71. A. many B. few
change the weather patterns of the earth, C. no
raising the temperature ...(65)... the whole 72. A. body B. signal
planet. If this rose a lew ...(66)... the deserts C. foreign
of the world would expand to double their size.
73. A. with body B. up
The polar ice caps would start melting If the
C. into
polar ice caps melted, the ...(67)... level all
over the world would rise ...(68)... about 60 74. A. easy B. familiar
meters. Prof. Walker’s ...(69)... is not at all C. efficient
about gloom and doom. He admits that the 75. A. students B. people
...(70)... he describes could take thousands C. officers
of, years.
76. A. We B. Amis
61. A is B. have been
C. They
C. will be
77. A. exacting B. shaping
62. A. over B. on
C. changing
C. upon
78. A. teaching B. holding
63. A. about B. to
C. punctuating
C. towards
79. A. adjast B. use
64. A. increasing B. arriving
C. wave
C. coming
80. A. lecture. B. unite.
65. A. in B. of
C. talk.
C. for
Directions (Qs. 81 to 90) : In the following
66. A. degrees B. steps items, each passage consists of six
C. miles sentences. The first and sixth sentence are
67. A. water B. ice given in the beginning as St and S6. The
C. sea middle four sentences in each have been
68. A. in B. by jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and
S. You are required to find out the proper
C. to
sequence of the four sentences and indicate
69. A. idea B. thought your answer accordingly on the Answer
C. book Sheet.
Passage- II 81. S1 : The lions used to be widely
Sometimes the messages are sent with distributed in Africa and Asia.
...(71)... accompanying words and we speak S6 : No hunting is permitted in such
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 P : There are special forest zones
set aside for wildlife in various
countries.
Q : Indiscriminate killing by hunters
has been the cause of this
drastic fall in their numbers.
R. Today they are a relatively rare
species.
S. If the species survives at all, it
will be only in national parks.
The proper sequence should be :
A. R S Q P B. S Q R P
C. R Q S P D. S R P Q
82 S1 : The woman who lives a normal
life is able to check the swelling
conceit and egotism of her
menfolk simply because her
outlook is so different.
S6 : And both ranges of interest make
her what only fools deny her to
be, namely, essentially practical;
her eye is steadily fixed on the
concrete thing, and she
mistrusts that chasing of the
wild goose which is one of the
chief pastimes and delights of
man,
P : She is primarily concerned with
little ordinary things, the
minutiae of talk and behaviour for
example, on the one hand, and
with very big ones, the colossal
elementary facts of life, such as
birth, mating and death on the
other.
R. The first are personal and
particular; whereas the second,
those enormous facts about life
which women are never allowed
to lose sight of, are, of course,
universal, meaning just as much
in the Fiji Islands as they do
here. Her interests are at once
narrower and wider than those
of men.
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S : It is more personal and yet more
impersonal.
The proper sequence should be ;
A. P Q S R B. P R S Q
C. S P Q R D. S R P Q
83. S1 : What soda­water is composed
of you may see for yourself if you
watch your glass as it stands
on the table after you have
slaked your first thirst.
S6 : ‘Carbonic acid’ is the old name
for it, but it is more correct to
name it, when it is out of the
water, ‘Carbon dioxide’.
P : The liquid is plain water, as you
will find out if you are too slow
about drinking.
Q : You will see that it is separating
into two different things, a liquid
and a gas.
R : The gas is so heavy that you can
fairly drink it from the glass, and
it has, as you know, a tingle­
tangle taste.
S : The other is a heavy, sour and
invisible gas that slips up through
the water in little bubbles and
collects in the empty half of the
glass.
The proper sequence should be :
A. Q R S P B. P R Q S
C. Q P S R D. R S P Q
84. S1 : What Martin Luther King, the
peaceful warrior and his followers
suffered, it is very difficult to
describe.
S6 : For they had taken an oath to
‘refrain from the violence of the
fist, tongue or heart’.
P : The police used fire hoses and
ferocious dogs to rout them.
Q : The law courts sent them to
solitary confinement where not
a ray of the sun entered.
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 R : They were abused and stoned
by the mob, slapped and kicked
by the police.
S : They suffered and tolerated all
this without ever lifting a hand in
self­ defence.
The proper sequence should be :
A. SRPQ B. R P Q S
C. PRSQ D. Q R S P
85. S1 : There are, I think, several factors
that contribute to wisdom.
S6 : You have not time to consider
the effect which your discoveries
or inventions may have outside
87. S1 : If you want to film a scene in
the field of medicine.
P : This has become more difficult
than it used to be owing to the
extent and complexity of the
specialized knowledge required
of various kinds of technicians.
Q : Of these I should put first a
sense of proportion : the
capacity to take account of all
the important factors in a
problem and to attach to each
its due weight.
R : The work is difficult and is likely
to absorb the whole of your
intellectual energy.
S : Suppose, for example, that you
are engaged in research in
scientific medicine.
The proper sequence should be :
A. QPSR B. Q R P S
C. QSPR D. Q S R P
86. S1 : There were no finger prints
anywhere.
S6 : These conclusions made the
detectives think that it was a fake
theft.
P : First of all it was impossible even
for a child to enter through the
hole in the roof.
Q : When the investigators tried to
reconstruct the crime, they
came up against facts.
R : Moreover, when the detectives
tried to push a silver vase, it was
found to be double the size of
the hole.
S : Again, the size of the hole was
examined by the experts who
said that nothing had been
passed through it.
The proper sequence should be :
A. P Q R S B. Q P R S
C. S Q R P D. Q R S P
slow motion you run the camera
twice as fast as usual, which
sounds ridiculous but isn’t.
S6 : On the screen, everything
appears at half the speed at
which the camera recorded it
when it was filmed.
P : If you are filming in slow motion,
however, the camera runs at
twice the normal speed, yet, in
spite of this, the projector which
shows the film will be run at the
normal speed, and this means
that the projector will show the
film at half the speed at which it
was photographed.
Q : This is because the camera
which took the pictures and the
projector which shows them run
at the same speed.
R : When a film camera is running
at normal speed, it takes twenty­
four pictures a second.
S : When the film is run through the
film­ projector in the camera
twenty­four pictures a second
appear on the screen.
The proper sequence should be :
A. P S R Q B. P S Q R
C. S R Q P D. R S Q P

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 88. S1 : Great quantities of animal oil
come from whales.
S6 : A few other creatures also yield
oil. .
P : It produces a great quantity of
oil which can be made into food
for human consumption.
Q : These enormous creatures of
the sea are the largest remaining
animals in the world.
R : When the whale is killed, the
blubber is stripped off and boiled
down.
S : To protect the whales from the
cold of the Arctic seas, nature
has provided it ,v;th a thick
covering of fat called blubber.
The proper sequence should be :
A. PSRQ B. Q S R P
C. P R Q S D. R P Q S
89. S1 : The distance between theatre
and reality has stretched so far
that when we come across a
truly contemporary play, it is a
cause for rejoicing.
S6 : But the question is, have we
forgotten his legacy in modern
India ?
P : It searches our collective psyche
like an unrelenting laser beam.
Q : Most importantly, the play
questions whether religion and
politics can fuse together in
modern India.
R. : Gandhiji had both the spiritual
and ‘ political dimensions that
we so lack
S : Prasanna’s ‘Gandhiji’ staged
recently by ‘ ‘ the National School
of Drama is one such play.
The proper sequence should be :
A. SRPQ B. R S P Q
C. SPQR D. R Q P S
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90. S1 : We who live in the present day
world are proud to call ourselves
civilized.
S6 : In fact science has added to our
worries
P : But let us search our hearts and
ask ourselves, ‘Has science
solved our
Q . fit because we live and dress
better than our forefathers?
R : Frankly speaking, the answer is
No'
S : Of course, we have the
advantages of the ‘ inventions of
science which our ancestors
had never known.
The proper sequence should be:
A. P Q R S B. Q S P R
C. P R S Q D. S P R Q
Directions (Qs. 91 to 105) : Read the following
passages and answer the items that follow.
Passage - 1
Those responsible for teaching young people
have to a variety of means to make their
pupils learn The earliest of these was the
threat of punishment. This meant that the
pupil who was slow, careless or inattentive
risked either physical chastisement or the
loss of some expected privilege Learning was
thus associated with fear. At a later period
pupils were encouraged to learn in the hope
of ome kind of reward. This often took the
form of awarded for work done and sometimes
of prizes given at the end of the year to the
best Scholar Such a system appealed to the
competitive Spirit but was just as depressing
as the older system for the slow pupil.
In the nineteenth century sprang up a
new type of teacher, convinced that learning
was worthwhile for its own sake and that the
young pupil s principal stimulus should neither
be anxiety to avoid a penalty nor ambition to
win a reward but sheer desire to learn.
Interest, direct or indirect, became the
keyword of instruction.
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91. The educational system which caused
tear in the pupil’s mind was based on:
A. rewards B. labour
C. punishment D. competition
92. The system based on rewards satisfied
all except
A. the slow pupil
B. the very intelligent pupil
C. the laborious pupil
D. the casual pupil
93. The system which appealed to the
competitive ‘ spirit in the pupils was
largely based on :
A. punishment B. marks
C. chastisement D. cash prizes
Passage - II
On a surface which is free from obstacles,
such as a clear road or a path, only two or
three species of snake can hope to catch up
with a human being, even if they are foolish
to try. A snake seems to move very fast but
its movements are deceptive. In spite of the
swift, wave­like motions of its body, he snake
crawls along the ground at no more than the
speed of man’s walk. It may, however, have
an advantage inside a jungle, where the
progress of man is obstructed by thorny
bushes. But in such pIaces the footsteps of
a man are usually more than enough to warn
snakes to keep away. Although they have no
ears of the usual kind, they can feel slight
vibrations of the ground through their bodies,
and thus get an early warning of danger. :
94. The snake has an advantage over men
inside
a jungle, because there :
A it can crawl faster.
B. it gets advance warning.
C. man’s movement is obstructed.
D. it is dark inside a jungle.
95. What helps the snakes to receive
advance warning is their sensitivity to :
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A. obstacles in the path.
B. smell of other beings.
C. sounds made by other beings.
D. movements of other beings.
Passage - III
This rule of always trying to do things as well
as one can do them has an important bearing
upon the problem of ambition. No man or
woman should be without ambition, which is
the inspiration of activity. But if one allows
ambition to drive one to attempt things which
are beyond one’s own personal capacity, then
unhappiness will result. If one imagines that
one can do everything better than other
people, then envy and jealousy, those twin
monsters, will come to sadden one’s days.
But if one concentrates one’s attention upon
developing one’s own special capacities, the
things one is best at, then one does not worry
over much if other people are more
successful.
96. Which one of the following alternatives
brings out the meaning of ‘to have a
bearing upon’ clearly?
A. to have an effect on
B. to carry the weight on oneself
C. to put up with
D. to decrease friction
97. Which one of the following statements
is correct
A. There is a close relationship
between ambition and activity.
B. Ambition and activity belong to two
different areas.
C. Ambition is useless.
D. Activity is responsible for ambition.
98. The statement ‘if one allows ambition
to drive one to attempt things which are
beyond one’s own personal capacity,
then unhappiness will result,’ means
that :
A. One must always try to do less
than one’s capacity.
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 B. One must always try to do more
than one’s capacity.
C. Ambition must be consistent with
one’s capacity.
D. There should be no ambition at all.
99. Which one of the following statements
best reflects the underlying tone of the
passage?
A. One must do everything as well as
one can.
B. One must try to be better than
others.
C. One must continuously worry
about others.
D. One must try beyond one’s
capacity to get results.
100. Which one of the following statements
can be assumed to be true?
A. It is good to imagine oneself better
than others.
B. One should not imagine oneself
always to be better than others.
C. All persons have equal capacity.
D. One should have more ambition
than others.
Passage - IV
An earthquake comes like a thief in the night,
without warning. It was necessary, therefore,
to invent instruments that neither slumbered
nor slept. Some devices were quite simple.
One, for instance, consisted of rods of various
lengths and thicknesses which would stand
up on end like ninepins. When a shock came
it shook the rigid table upon which these
stood. If it were gentle, only the more unstable
rods fell. If it were severe, they all fell. Thus
the rods by falling and by the direction in which
they fell, recorded for the slumbering scientist,
the strength of a shock that was too weak to
waken him and the direction from which it
came.
But, instruments far more delicate than
that were needed if any really serious advance
was to be made. The ideal to be aimed at
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was to devise an instrument that could record
with a pen on paper the movements, of the
ground or of the table, as the quake passed
by. While I write my pen moves but the paper
keeps still. With practice, no doubt, I could,
in time, learn to write by holding the pen still
while the paper moved. That sounds a silly
suggestion, but that was precisely the idea
adopted in some of the early instruments
(seismometers) for recording earthquake
waves. Cut when table, penholder and paper
are all moving how is it possible to write
legibly? The key to a solution of that problem
lay in an everyday observation. Why does a
person standing in a bus or train tend to tall
when a sudden start is made? It is because
his feet move on, but his head stays still.
101. The passage says that early instruments
for measuring earthquakes were :
A. faulty in design
B. expensive
C. not sturdy
D. not sensitive enough
102. W hy was it necessary to invent
instruments to observe an earthquake?
A. Because an earthquake comes
like a thief in the night.
B. To make people alert about
earthquakes during their conscious
as well as unconscious hours.
C. To prove that we are technically
advanced.
D. To experiment with the control of
man over nature.
103. A simple device which consisted of rods
that stood up on end like ninepins was
replaced by a more sophisticated one
because it failed:
A. to measure a gentle earthquake.
B. to measure a severe earthquake.
C. to record the direction of the
earthquake.
D. to record the facts with a pen on
paper.
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104. The everyday observation referred to in (R) was not only
the passage relates to : (S) an almost perfect democracy
A. a moving bus or train. The proper sequence should be:
B. the sudden start of a bus. A. R S P Q B. P Q R S
C. the tendency of a standing person C. R Q P S D. Q P S R
to fall when a bus or train moves 108. The practice of taking performance­
suddenly. boosting drugs among athletes
D. people standing in a bus or train. (P) but checking it is not going to be
105. The early seismometers adopted the easy
idea that in order to record the (Q) is generally conceded to be unfair
earthquake, it is : (R) of the detection technology
A. the pen that should move just as (S) for the user is generally one jump
it moves when we write on paper. ahead
B. the pen that should stay still and The proper sequence should be:
the paper should move. A. RSPQ B. Q P S R
C. both pen and paper that should C. Q P R S D. P Q R S
move. 109. All religions are
D. neither pen nor paper that should (P) to advance the cause of peace
move, (Q) in a holy partnership
Directions (Qs. 106 to 116): In each of the (R) justice and freedom
following 11 (eleven) items, there is a (S) bound together
sentence of which some parts have been The proper sequence should be :
jumbled up. You are required to rearrange A. P R Q S B. P Q R S
these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S, C. S Q P R D. S P Q R
to produce the correct sentence. Choose the
110. Seventy­two people
correct sequence and mark in your answer
(P) reports PTI
sheet accordingly.
(Q) were affected by food poisoning
106. There must be countries now in which
(R) including several women and
peasants
children
(P) can spend several years in
(S) of the central part of the city The
universities
proper sequence should be
(Q) so that A SPQR B. P Q R S
(R) a lot of young persons C RSPQ D. R S Q P
(S) are going without substantial 111. The Prime Minister declared that
meals (P) those states
The proper sequence should be (Q) will get all help and aid
A. SRQP B. P Q R S (R) where family planning
C. SQRP D. Q P S R (S) is effected very efficiently
107. Athens The proper sequence should be :
(P) it was also A. P R S Q B. P Q R S
(Q) the first democracy in the world C. R S P Q D. Q P S R

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 112. Hardly had my brother descended from A. P Q R S B. S R P Q
the plane C. R S P Q D. S P Q R
(P) when the people 116. The clerk
(Q) waved and cheered (P) on the desk
(R) who had come to receive him (Q) left the money
(S) from the lounge (R) in the safe
The proper sequence should be : (S) which he should have locked up
A. P R Q S B. P Q R S The proper sequence should be:
C. S P Q R D. P R S Q A. P Q R S B. R S P Q
113. My friend C. Q P R S D. Q P S R
(P) when he was going to his office Directions (Qs. 117 to 120): Each of the
(Q) met with an accident following sentences has a blank space and
(R) on his scooter four words given after the sentence. Select
(S) due to rash driving whichever word you consider most
The proper sequence should be : appropriate for the blank space and indicate
your choice on the Answer Sheet.
A. P Q R S B. P R Q S
117. It is necessary to________that
C. S R Q P D. Q S R P
adequate standards are maintained.
114. The boy said
A. insure B. influence
(P) I am not going to the school
C. ensure D. control
(Q) with my friends in the class room
118. Many of the city’s narrow streets have
(R) where my teacher scolds me been___
(S) when I want to play A. distinguished B. widened
The proper sequence should be :
C. doubled D. rehabilitated
A. P Q R S B. P S Q R
119. Only the Chairman______to the
C. S Q P R D. P R S Q proposal to build more houses.
115. Mohan, the son of my friend, A. avoided B. admitted
(P) gave me a set of pens C. prevented D. objected
(Q) which is very precious 120. He hoped to bring the________to a
(R) while working in Japan satisfactory conclusion.
(S) who died in an accident A. quarrel B. negotiations
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 ANSWERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
A A B A 5. B A C B 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
A C A C 15. C B A C 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
A C A C B C C D D 30.
31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
A B A B C C B A D A
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
B B A A C A D B D A
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
A C A C D C A B A A
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
A B C A B A B A A C
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
C A B B B C A C B C
81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
C A C B B B B B C B
91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
C A B C D B A C A B
101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110.
D B D C B C C B C D
111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
B A D D B D C B D B

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 PRACTICE SET–26
Directions for the following 25 (twenty­five) (c) for the interests of the poor
items : Look at the underlined part of each (d) No improvement
sentence. Below each sentence are given
6. He reached his destination at night.
three possible substitutions for the underlined
part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better (a) destination
than the underlined part, indicate your (b) at his destination
response on the Answer Sheet against the (c) on his destination
corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of (d) No improvement
the substitutions improves the sentence,
indicate (d) as your response on the Answer 7. One is often pleased with himself.
Sheet Thus a "No improvement" response will (a) with one's self
be signified by the letter (d). (b) with themselves
1. Suppose if you are selected, will you (c) with oneself
give us a treat? (d) No improvement
(a) Supposing if 8. Unless you are not very careful, you will
(b) If suppose run into debt.
(c) If (a) are very
(d) No improvement (b) will be very
2. I would rather have a noble enemy than (c) may be
a mean friend.
(d) No improvement
(a) would more have
9. I am living in Bombay for the last ten
(b) would have
years.
(c) will have
(a) had lived
(d) No improvement
(b) have been living
3. He decided to take the help of a guide
lest he may miss the way. (c) lived
(a) he should miss (d) No improvement
(b) he will miss 10. This scooter is not as efficient as it used
to be; instead it is still a very useful
(c) he might fail to see
machine.
(d) No improvement
(a) similarly
4. He wanted my permission to taking part
in sports. (b) furthermore
(a) to take part in (c) nevertheless
(b) for to take part in (d) No improvement
(c) for to taking part in 11. The teacher as well as his wife were
(d) No improvement invited.
5. We are doing this in the interest of the (a) was invited
poors. (b) were also invited
(a) in the interests of the poors (c) were being invited
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12. I wish I can help you. 19. He was too conscientious in the
(a) may help discharge of his duties that he could not
serve that exploiter for long.
(b) could have helped
(a) that he would not serve
(c) could help
(b) for serving
(d) No improvement
(c) to serve
13. My brother is looking forward to meeting
his employer tomorrow. (d) No improvement
(a) to meet 20. Decide one way or the other; you can't
be sitting on the fence forever.
(b) for meeting
(a) be seated on the fence
(c) that he may meet
(b) be sitting and fencing
(d) No improvement
(c) be dancing on the fence
14. My father has given his ascent for my
(d) No improvement
long tour.
21. Raman wants to dispose off his house.
(a) accent
(a) to dispose of
(b) approof
(b) the disposal off
(c) assent
(c) the disposal off of
(d) No improvement
(d) No improvement
15. Heavy work has been thrusted on me.
22. I regret for using objectionable words
(a) has been thrust against a man so mighty.
(b) has thrusted (a) repent for
(c) has thrust down (b) sorry for
(d) No improvement (c) regret
16. No sooner had he completed his first (d) No improvement
novel than he fell seriously ill.
23. Ramesh is working in this factory for
(a) he had completed the past three months.
(b) could he completed (a) has been working
(c) he completed (b) has been worked
(d) No improvement (c) had worked
17. There is many a slip between the cup (d) No improvement
and lip. 24. I am waiting for three­quarters of an hour.
(a) cup and lip (a) I am waiting since
(b) cups and lips (b) I have waited since
(c) the cup and the lip (c) I have been waiting for
(d) No improvement (d) No improvement
18. We can go out whenever we choose to, 25. This book is the more interesting of the
isn't it? three,
(a) can't we (a) the interesting
(b) are we not (b) the most interesting
(c) don't we (c) most interesting
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 ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE
Directions for the following 11 (eleven) items : Each of the following items in this section
consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled
P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d).
You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response
accordingly.

after a week of fighting agreed to

26. Georgian loyalists and rebel forces
P Q

a ceasefire today in w hich 51people w ere killed

R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) P Q R S (b) Q R S P (c) QPSR (d) QRPS

that the destructive nature of weapons

27. The ultimate hope will force the nations
P Q

to give up war has not been fulfilled

R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) PQRS (c) QPRS (d) PRQS

in the manner he hadplanned to convince them,

28. The leader of the opposition,
P
on realising that he failed to convince the assembly, who had a reputation for speech making,
Q R

was very much disappointed

S
The correct sequence should be
(a) P S R Q (b) Q S R P (c) RSQP (d) SPRQ

often confusedin the public mind which suggest the need for
29. W e can think of
P Q

two factors an internationallanguage

R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) P R Q S (b) R P Q S (c) RQSP (d) SQRP

is generally the one who can work very hard when he must work
30. The man
P Q R

who can play most heartily when he has the chance of playing
S

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 The correct sequence should be
(a) Q R S P (b) P S Q R (c) SPQR (d) QRPS

there wouldbe no need while it is raining

31. Dear Lodger, I agree, the roof is leaking; but
P Q

and when the sun shines, Ican't get it repaired

R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) Q R S P (b) S Q R P (c) RSPQ (d) PRQS

that life may exist in great profusion

32. There is no reason
P Q

why we shouldnot be willing to think in other worlds

R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) R S P Q (b) P Q S R (c) RPQS (d) RQSP

released Voltaire having discovered that

33. The Regent
P Q

he hadimprisoned an innocent man and gave him a pension

R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) P Q R S (b) P R S Q (c) QRSP (d) QRPS

which is sold for its horn the Rhinoceros is huntedby poachers at high prices
34.
P Q R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) S Q P R (b) Q R S P (c) RQPS (d) QPSR

as environmental tools for military purposes are finding various new users
35.
P Q R
the world's fastest computers initially conceived
S
The correct sequence should be
(a) S Q R P (b) P Q R S (c) RPSQ (d) QPSR

is a painful felling without this indirect appeal to our self love,

36.
P Q

the sense of inferiority in others, andnot an exalting one

R S
The correct sequence should be
(a) P R S Q (b) R S P Q (c) SRQP (d) RQSP

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 COMPREHENSION
Directions for the following 20 (twenty) items :
In this section, you have five short passages.
After each passage, you will find some
questions based on the passage. First, read
a passage and answer the questions based
on it. You are required to select your answers
based on the contents of the passage and
opinion of the author only.
Passage – I
One of the most important things to notice
about the power of art is the way in which
great works continue to exert their influence
through the ages. Scientific discoveries which
are of major importance at the time when they
are made are superseded. Thus, Newton's
theory of gravitation has been superseded by
Einstein's theory of relativity. Hence the work
of great scientists has value in stages on the
way to a goal which supersedes them. Broadly
speaking, the achievements of generals,
politicians, and statesmen have an
importance only in their own time. Hence
these people and their acts, great as they
may have been are like milestones which
mankind passes on its way to something
else. But with works of art it is not so. The
place which they occupy in the estimation of
succeeding ages and the power which they
exercise over men's spirits are as great as
they were in the age which produced them;
indeed, their power tends to increase with
time, as they came to be better understood.
37. The power of art can be judged through
(a) its influence on a few individuals.
(b) its influence on the people over the
years.
(c) the greatness of great artists.
(d) the opinions of great thinkers.
38. The statement "Newton's theory of
gravitation has been superseded by
Einstein's theory of relativity" suggests
that
(a) the theory of relativity has nothing
to do with the theory of gravitation.
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(b) the theory of relativity is new in
comparison to the theory of
gravitation.
(c) the theory of relativity is an
improvement over the theory of
gravitation.
(d) the theory of relativity has
suppressed the theory of
gravitation.
39. The achievements of generals,
politicians and statesmen have been
compared to milestones by the author
because
(a) they are inscribed on the
milestones.
(b) they have contemporary relevance.
(c) they have topical and historical
interest.
(d) they are strong and lasting stones.
40. How is a work of art different from the
work of a scientist?
(a) A work of art is as permanent as
the work of a scientist.
(b) The influence of a work of art
increases from age to age unlike
the work of a scientist which
diminishes in course of time.
(c) A work of art has no material value
like the work of a scientist.
(d) A work of art is an expression of
creative power while the work of a
scientist is not.
Passage – II
Most disputes about whether or not men are
stronger than women are meaningless
because the word 'strong' may mean many
things. Most men can surpass most women
in lifting heavy weights, in striking an object,
in running, jumping or doing heavy physical
labour. But most women live longer than most
men, they have a better chance of resisting
disease, they can beat men at operations
requiring finger dexterity and the ability to
work accurately under monotonous conditions.
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So it would be legitimate to argue that women
are stronger than men. The truth is that each
gender can surpass the other in certain kinds
of activities. To say that one is stronger than
the other is to indulge in futile arguments.
41. Which one of the following statements
best reflects the main contention of the
author?
(a) In most cases men are stronger
than women.
(b) Since women are healthier than
men they are also stronger.
(c) In some activities men are
stronger than women and in some
others women are stronger than
men.
(d) Men and women are equally
strong.
42. The author says that any dispute about
whether or not men are stronger than
women is meaningless, because
(a) it is an already established fact that
men are stronger than women.
(b) the word 'stronger' can be
interpreted in various ways.
(c) it is difficult to assess the
comparative strength of men and
women.
(d) it is a dispute that might harm the
man­woman relationship in our
society.
43. The author says it would be legitimate
to argue that women are stronger than
men, because
(a) the author believes in the superior
strength of women.
(b) the author is not committed to any
opinion.
(c) in some of the activities women do
give an impression that they are
stronger than men.
(d) in fact women are inferior to men
in every respect.
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44. From the passage, which of the following
statements is most likely to be correct?
(a) W omen live longer than men
because they can resist diseases
better than men.
(b) Monotonous living conditions
make women stronger than men.
(c) All women are incapable of running,
jumping and doing physical labour
because they are not strong.
(d) Statistically speaking, most
women live longer than most men.
Passage – III
In national no less than in individual life there
are no watertight compartments. No sharp
lines can be drawn to mark off the political
from the moral, the social from the economic
regions of life. Politicians often talk as though
one has only to introduce certain political and
economic changes for paradise to descend
on earth, forgetful of the fact that the efficiency
of an institution depends on the way it is
worked, which itself is determined by the
character and wisdom of the men who work it.
45. Which one of the following statements
most clearly suggests the central theme
of the passage?
(a) Political and economic changes
can solve all the problems facing
the nation.
(b) There is no difference between the
political, moral, social and
economic regions of life.
(c) It is not the institutions that are
important but the character and
wisdom of the people who manage
them.
(d) National progress depends solely
on the efficient running of our
institutions.
46. Which one of the following phrases best
helps to bring out the precise contextual
meaning of "watertight compartments"?
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 (a) Activities of life unaffected by public
opinion.
(b) Spheres of life where no liberty of
opinion is tolerated.
(c) Ways of life peculiar to each
nation and each section of society.
(d) Spheres of life which are
independent and unconnected
with one another.
47. Which one of the following statements
most correctly reflects the attitude of
the author towards politicians' opinions?
(a) The author totally disbelieves what
the politicians say.
(b) The author believes what the
politicians say.
(c) The author is sceptical about the
claims of the politicians.
(d) The author thinks that the opinions
of the politicians are contradictory.
48. Which one of the following statements
most correctly indicates the implication
of the phrase 'paradise to descend on
earth'?
(a) A world of perfect economic,
political and social well­being.
(b) A world ruled by religious persons.
(c) A world of total liberty and equality.
(d) A world in which nobody needs to
labour.
Passage – IV
Just as some men like to play football or
cricket, so some men like to climb mountains.
This is often very difficult to do, for mountains
are not just big hills. Paths are usually very
steep. Some mountainsides are straight up
and down, so that it may take many hours to
climb as little as one hundred feet. There is
always the danger that you may fall off and
be killed or injured. Men talk about
conquering a mountain. It is a wonderful
feeling to reach the top of a mountain after
climbing for hours and may be even for days.
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You look down and see the whole country
below you. You feel God­like. Two Italian
prisoners of war escaped from a prison camp
in Kenya during the war. They did not try to
get back to their own country, for they knew
that was impossible. Instead they climbed
to the top of Mount Kenya, and then they
came down again and gave themselves up.
They had wanted to get that feeling of freedom
that one has, after climbing a difficult
mountain.
49. Some men like to climb mountains
because
(a) they do not like to play football or
cricket.
(b) they know the trick of climbing.
(c) they want to have a wonderful
feeling,
(d) they like to face danger.
50. To climb a mountain is often difficult
because
(a) mountains are big hills.
(b) it consumes more time.
(c) prisoners often escape from
camps and settle there.
(d) paths are steep and uneven.
51. It is a wonderful feeling ………. 'It' refers
to
(a) the steep path
(b) the prisoner
(c) the mountain
(d) mountaineering
52. Two Italian prisoners escaped the camp
and climbed to the top of Mount Kenya
to
(a) escape to Italy.
(b) come down and give up.
(c) gain fame as mountaineers.
(d) get the feeling of freedom.
Passage – V
Most of the people who appear most often
and most gloriously in the history books are
great conquerors and generals and soldiers,
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whereas the people who really helped (a) contributed a great deal to
civilization forward are often never mentioned civilization.
at all. We do not know who first set a broken (b) contributed only towards
leg, or launched a seaworthy boat, or civilization.
calculated the length of the year, or
(c) were least interested in the
manoeuvred a field; but we know all about
the killers and destroyers. People think a progress of civilization.
great deal of them, so much so that on all (d) contributed little to civilization.
the highest pillars in the great cities of the 55. We will find the figure of a conqueror or
world you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general or a soldier on all the highest
a general or a soldier. And I think most people pillars in great cities because
believed that the greatest countries are those
(a) they sacrificed their lives for the
that have beaten in battle the greatest number
benefit of humanity.
of other countries and ruled over them as
conquerors. (b) people have exaggerated notions
about their achievements.
53. People who are glorified often in history
books are those (c) they had a deep concern for the
(a) who contributed to the public welfare of humanity.
health. (d) they built most cities.
(b) who contributed to the technical 56. The passage implies that the greatest
knowledge of man. countries are those that
(c) who made calendars. (a) have conquered many countries
(d) who fought and won wars. and ruled over them.
54. The words "the people who really helped (b) are very large in their size.
civilization forward" suggest that (c) have the largest population.
conquerors, generals, and soldiers (d) are civilized.

SPOTTING ERRORS
Directions for the following 20 (twenty) items : Each question in this section has a sentence
with th underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether
there is any error in a underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet
against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should
be indicated as (d).

I am senior than him by two years. No error.

57.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

When I finished writing the letter, I could not help admiring myself
58.
(a) (b)

to have achieved the impossible. No error.

(c) (d)

I am glad that you are here. No error.

59.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

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 He will be cured from his fever. No error.
60.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Though he is a gifted comedian, he prefers spend his spare time

61.
(a) (b)

watching horror movies. No error.

(c) (d)
62. The writer of this poetry is Wordsworth. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
63. The jug is made out of china clay. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
64. Sita with all her sisters were here. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
65. As you know that the ignorant are easily duped. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
66. Pay attention to what I am saying. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
67. One of the assistant was Alfred. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
68. Though George is a honourable man his activities arouse suspicion. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
69. She told her teacher that she could not be able to attend the class the previous day
(a) (b)
because of heavy rains. No error.
(c) (d)
70. Coleridge as well as Wordsworth were of the opinion that the opposite of poetry is not
(a) (b)
prose but science. No error.
(c) (d)
71. He was courted arrest in order to protest against corruption
(a) (b)
among the government servants. No error.
(c) (d)
72. Mr. Joshi was, however, sure that the idea would never work in practice. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
73. As I was leaving for Delhi, he asked me whether I could buy a tape recorder for him.
(a) (b) (c)
No error.
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74. The boy's parents pleaded with the Principal that they were too poor to pay his tuition
(a) (b)
fee. No error.
(d)
75. For young Donald, peace in Vietnam was almost terrible as war. No error.
(a) (b)
76. That Brutus, who was his trusted friend had attacked on him
(a)
caused heartbreak to Julius Caesar. No error.
(c) (d)
ORDERING OF SENTENCES
Directions for the following 14 (fourteen) items :
In the following items, each passage consists
of a sentences. The first and the sixth
sentence are given in the beginning as S1
and S6. The middle four sentences in each
have been removed and jumbled up. These are
labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required find
out the proper sequence of the four sentences
and mark your response accordingly on the
Answer Sheet.
77. S1 : History shows that the growth of
civilization depends upon the gifts
of nature, particularly the wealth
yielded by the soil.
S6 : In fact, most of the wars in the
beginning of humanity's history
were fought for the gain territory.
P : The more land they had, the more
they were satisfied.
Q : The nature and the quality of the
land they possessed were of great
importance to them.
R : All ancient communities worked
hard to produce food.
S : There was also a great desire
among them to possess as much
land as possible.
The proper sequence should be
(a) R Q S P (b) Q R S P
(c) S Q R P (d) P R Q S
78. S1 : There were shots as I ran.
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(c)
(c) (d)
(b)
S6 : Staying submerged was only too
easy with so much clothing and
my army boots.
P : The water was icy, but I stayed until
I thought my lungs would burst.
Q : I tripped at the edge and went in
with a splash.
R : The minute I came up I took a
breath and plunged down again.
S : I ducked down, pushed between
two men and ran for the river.
The proper sequence should be
(a) SQPR (b) P R Q S
(c) SQRP (d) Q S P R
79. S1 : Why do the English travel ?
S6 : For here, in cosmopolitan England,
one is always exposed to the
danger of meeting all sorts a
peculiar aliens.
P : Besides, they are taught that travel
broadens the mind.
Q : They do so mainly because their
neighbour does this and they have
caught the bug from him.
R : Although they have now discovered
the sad truth that whatever travel
may do to the mind, it certainly
broadens other parts of the body.
S : But, and perhaps mainly, they
travel to avoid foreigners.
The proper sequence should be
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 (a) RSQP (b) P R S Q
(c) SQPR (d) Q P R S
80. S1 : Jumbo, the famous 3­3 metre
elephant was born in Africa over a
hundred years ago.
S6 : Before his death in September
1882, he had been seen by over
20 million Americans.
P : After disembarkation in New York,
he was taken in a procession to
the place where he was to be kept.
Q : Another admirer was the famous
American showman Barnum who
bought it for a huge sum in
February 1882.
R : Transported from his native land to
London Zoo, he became a favourite
of Queen Victoria.
S : He made his transatlantic voyage
aboard SS Assyrian Monarch.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) S R Q P
(c) PSRQ (d) R Q S P
81. S1 : The bureaucrat and the social
worker are men of totally different
orientations and styles of
functioning.
S6 : The world will be a better place to
live in if they learn a little from each
other.
P : The other is considered to be a
man ever on the move.
Q : He is portrayed as a man fond of
rules above all other things.
R : The one is regarded as given to
sedentary habits, doing a lot of
paper work.
S : Driven by an urge to help others
he is impatient with red tape and
unnecessary delays.
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The proper sequence should be
(a) PQRS (b) R Q P S
(c) SRQP (d) Q P S R
82. S1 : Universities are peculiar institutions.
S6 : It is the most important institution
in the complex process of
knowledge creation and distribution.
P : Traditionally elite institutions, the
modern university has provided
social mobility to previously
disfranchised groups.
Q : The contemporary university
stands at the centre of its society.
R : They have common historical roots
yet are deeply embedded in their
societies.
S : Established in the medieval period
to transmit established knowledge
and provide training for a few key
professions, universities have
become a primary creator of new
knowledge through basic research.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PSQR (b) S Q R P
(c) SPRQ (d) R P S Q
83. S1 : At the age of eighteen Gandhi went
to college, but remained for only
part of the year.
S6 : This was against his religion, and
most of his relatives were against
his going.
P : Soon after this, he was advised to
go to England to study to be a
lawyer.
Q : Studies did not interest him and
he did not do well.
R : It was difficult for him to leave India
and go to a foreign land where he
would have to eat and drink with
foreigners.
S : This would not be easy.
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 The proper sequence should be
(a) PSRQ (b) S Q P R
(c) PRQS (d) Q P S R
84. S1 : Helen graduated in 1904 with
special honours in English.
S6 : Her dress was torn and roses were
snatched from her hat.
P : She was twenty­four years old.
Q : She was invited to the St. Louis
Exposition in 1904 to awaken
worldwide interest in the education
of the deaf­blind.
R : But on Helen Keller Day the
crowds got out of hand.
S : Requests were already flowing in
for appearances and for magazine
articles.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QPSR (b) S P R Q
(c) PSQR (d) S Q R P
85. S1 : One of the many young scientists
who chose to throw in their lot with
Rutherford was an Oxford physical
chemist, Frederick Soddy.
S6 : We now know that Gamma rays
are a particularly fierce form of X­
rays.
P : His association with Rutherford
lasted only two years, but that was
long enough to change the whole
face of physics.
Q : He was just 23.
R : They found that thorium changed
into a new element, thorium X, and
in the process gave off what was
apparently a gas and at the same
time a third type of ray, which they
named after the Greek letter
'Gamma'.
S : W hen he teamed up with
Rutherford, they investigated
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thorium which, as Marie Curie had
shown, was radioactive.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) QPSR
(c) QPRS (d) QSRP
86. S1 : The boy felt his way up the
creaking stairs through thick
darkness.
S6 : He was just telling himself he was
safe when the door was flung open
and the gaunt old man grabbed his
shoulder.
P : All he had to do was just get past
the central door on the landing.
Q : He stopped as the great clock
below whined for a few seconds
and gave out a single, solemn
stroke.
R : His eyes were raised to the faint
moonlight that shone above the
landing.
S : He hesitated as the sound died
down and then crept on, thinking
that if they could sleep through
that, they would sleep through any
noise he could make.
The proper sequence should be
(a) PQSR (b) R Q S P
(c) PRQS (d) R Q P S
87. S1 : Don't you think that the housefly
is a nuisance?
S6 : When you see a fly rubbing its legs
together, it is just cleaning itself,
and scraping off some of the
material that has gathered there.
P : For ages that's what man
considered the fly to be ­just a
nuisance.
Q : It was discovered that these flies
carried disease germs that cause
the death of millions of people
every year.
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 R : But now we know that the
innocent­looking housefly is one of
man's worst enemies.
S : It makes an irritating buzzing
sound; it annoys you when it
crawls on your skin; and so on.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RQPS (b) P Q S R
(c) QPRS (d) S P R Q
88. S1 : Iguanodon was one of the first
dinosaurs to be scientifically
described.
S6 : This quadrupedal dinosaur lived
about 70 million years ago and its
fossils are found in many parts of
England, Europe, Asia and North
Africa.
P : These teeth formed a dental
battery in which replacing teeth
were constantly growing.
Q : The fore limbs were slightly larger
than other members of its group
known as Ornithischia.
R : It had numerous teeth in the sides
of the jaws, arranged in rows.
S : It was about 40 feet in length.
The proper sequence should be
(a) QSRP (b) S R P Q
(c) RQPS (d) P Q S R
89. S1 : A single device can heat fluids
without requiring an electrical
element.
S6 : Because there is no electrical
element, there is no risk of fire, so
the system is suitable for
dangerous environments.
P : A heat exchanger transfers heat
from the central cavity to an air
heater, a water heater or an
industrial processor.
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Q : It has a container like the crank
case of a car's engine, which
contains the fluid to be heated.
R : Compression and friction at the
nozzles heat the fluid so that the
temperature in the central cavity
rises steadily.
S : A motor and pulley inside the
container turn a rotor wheel, which
in turn forces the fluid again and
again through narrow nozzles into
a central cavity.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RPSQ (b) S P Q R
(c) QSRP (d) S R P Q
90. S1 : There is no doubt that the rules
governing imports, manufacture
and the use of pesticides need to
be further tightened up.
S6 : At the same time, better pollution
control measures are needed to
check the discharge of poisonous
gases and chemicals by a host of
other industries which are equally
responsible for poisoning our
world.
P : But a more practical and feasible
approach is required to tackle this
problem.
Q : No one can deny the importance
of pesticides in our agriculture.
R : The proposed amendment is an
attempt at doing this, but in the
process it seems to have gone
overboard in most cases.
S : Even today, nearly a fourth of our
crop is lost due to pests and
weeds.
The proper sequence should be
(a) RPSQ (b) R Q S P
(c) QSPR (d) P R S Q
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 SELECTING WORDS
Directions for the following 30 (thirty) items : In the following passages, at certain points you
are given a choice of three words marked (a), (b) and (c), one of which fits the meaning of the
passage. Choose the best word out of the three. Mark the letter, viz., (a), (b) or (c), relating
to this word on your Answer Sheet. Examples K and L have been solved for you.
K L
The (a) boy was in the school in Simla. (a) She was homesick.
(b) horse (b) It
(c) dog (d) He
Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, 'boy' is the correct answer because usually,
a boy, and not a horse or a dog, attends school. So '(a)' is to be marked on the Answer Sheet
for item K. A boy is usually referred to as 'he', so for item L, '(c)' is the correct answer. Notice
that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits
best.
Passage – I

91. 92.
Many of us believe that science is something modern, (a) if the truth is that (a) men
(b) though (b) people
(c) unless (c) man
has been using science for 93. 94.
(a) the very long time. However, it has (a) has a greater
(b) a (b) have
(c) that (c) had
95. 96.
effect on human lives in the last 25 (a) and 30 years than in the hundreds of years (a) from
(b) or (b) for
(c) either (c) since
97. 98.
the invention of the plough. The (a) marvellous gifts of science have made modern life (a)dull
(b) costly (b) exciting
(c) inexpensive (c) aimless
99.
and comfortable. But science has (a) at the same time created new problems. One of these
(b) in
(c) within
100. 101.
which may become (a) bad in the years to come, is (a) those of 'jet­lag'. With the coming of
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 102.
modern jets, flying at more than 900 km an hour, the world (a) can become very small
(b) become
(c) has become
103. 104.
indeed. Today if you (a) leave New Delhi at 4.00 in the morning, you (a) will eat an early
(b) will leave (b) can
(c) would leave (c) must
105.
breakfast in the sky (a) at Kabul, and be in London by about 1.00 p.m.
(b) on
(c) over
Passage – II
All of us know the kinds of substances that are known as metals. They are commonly
distinguished from other substances by their bright and shiny surfaces. The majority of them
are fairly heavy.
106. 107.
(a) Since most metals are hard and strong, they (a) can be hammered, pulled and pressed
(b) Although (b) cannot be
(c) When (c) a
108. 109.
into various shapes (a) by mean of strong machines. It is more easy to shape (a) the
(b) by meaning of (b) that
(c) by means of (c) a
110.
piece of metal after it has just been (a) lightly heated because heat softens it. Very great
(b) warmly
(c) now
111. 112.
heat (a) must need to melt a metal to its liquid (a) flow. Metal workers always pour the
(b) been needed (b) condition.
(c) is needed (c) content.
113. 114.
liquid metal (a) out of a hollow form called a mould, usually made of (a) specialist prepared
(b) into (b) Specified
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moulding sand held in a box of wood or iron. (a) Before the metal (a) has cooled the
(b) After (b) have cooled
(c) While (c) has been cooled
117.
moulding boxes are broken open and the (a) liquid metal shapes are taken out of the
(b) solid
(c) soiled
118. 119.
moulds, (a) That process is called casting. Metal objects that (a) have been fashion
(b) This (b) have been fashioned
(c) Thus it (c) are in fashion
120.
by this process break more easily than those made by hammering. When (a) those metals
(b) two
(c) all
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 ANSWERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
C D A A B D C A B C
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
A C D C A D C A C D
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
A C A C B D C C B D
31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
B C A C A D B B C B
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
D B A A B D C A C D
51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
D D D A B A B C D B
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
B D C C D D A A B A
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
A A D D C B A C D B
81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
B C D C B B D B C D
91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
B C B C B C A B A B
101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110.
C C A B C B A C A A
111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120.
C B B C B A B B B B

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