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English Language
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or groups of words. Select the synonym of the word or words as per the context.(occurring in the sentence in capital letters)
1. The convict's INGENUOUS explanation brought tears in every eye.
(a) Candid
(b) Secret
(c) Insincere
(d) Consistent
2. The ENORMITY of the population problem is irksome.
(a) Intensity
(b) Vastness
(c) Cruelty
(d) Fragility
3. EXAGGERATION of facts would always lead to confusion.
(a) Simplification
(b) Negation
(c) Emancipation
(d) Amplification
4. After his father's death, he became INSOLVENT.
(a) Rich
(b) Poor
(c) Bankrupt
(d) Nonchalant
5. He INDUCES human beings to want things they don't want.
(a) Influences
(b) Dictates
(c) Persuades
(d) Appreciates
6. His information is not AUTHENTIC.
(a) Real
(b) Reliable
(c) Believable
(d) Genuine
7. He is not CUT OUT to be a teacher.
(a) Trained
(b) Suited
(c) Selected
(d) Guided
8. The Chief Minister REPRIMANDED the officers for their methods of handling the public.
(a) Adulated
(b) Scolded severely
(c) Disapproved of
(d) Suspended
9. Sin is the sole calamity that a wise man should APPREHEND.
(a) Give up
(b) Discourage
(c) Comprehend
(d) Fear
10. We must be proud of our cultural HERITAGE.
(a) Things we make for ourselves
(b) Things we have lost
(c) Things we have from the past
(d) Things we do for others
Directions (For the 10 items which follow)
Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
11. The COMPLAINANT was not supportive of providing all facts in the court.
(a) Defendant
(b) Advocate
(c) Indulgence
(d) Servant
12. Living in a SOLITARY place brings in some kind of satisfaction.
(a) Limited
(b) Exotic
(c) Healthy
(d) Populous
13. They spent a DISTURBED night after hearing the tragic news.
(a) Restless
(b) Sleepless
(c) Mournful
(d) Peaceful
14. We have CREATED a beautiful new house from out of the old ruin.
(a) Destroyed
(b) Built
(c) Constructed
(d) Planned
15. A large number of designer clothes are REVOLTING.
(a) Inviting
(b) Beautiful
(c) Fashionable
(d) Delightful
16. Though they are twins, they look very DIFFERENT.
(a) Regular
(b) Same
(c) Similar
(d) Uniform
17. RECESSION is a major cause of unemployment.
(a) Education
(b) Inflation
(c) Poverty
(d) Computerization
18. He finally CONCEDED that he was involved in smuggling.
(a) Admitted
(b) Accepted
(c) Denied
(d) Concealed
19. The accused emphatically DENIED the charge in the court.
(a) Accepted
(b) Agreed
(c) Asserted
(d) Affirmed
20. This cloth is a COARSE of touch.
(a) Delicate
(b) Rough
(c) Painful
(d) Harsh
General Knowledge
1. A glass of water does not turn into ice as it reaches 0 °C. It is because
(a) water does not solidify at 0 °C
(b) a certain amount of heat must be supplied to the glass of water so as to solidify
(c) a certain amount of heat must be taken out from the glass of water so as to solidify
(d) water solidifies at 0 K. only
2. The main power supply in India is at 220 V, whereas that in the US is at 110 V. Which one among the following statements in this regard is correct?
(a)110 V is safer but more expensive to maintain
(b)110 V is safer and cheaper to maintain
(c)110 V leads to lower power loss
(d)110V works better at higher latitudes
3. The equatorial rain forest is also known as
(a) Savanna
(b) Campos
(c) Selva
(d) Lanose
4. Which of the following is not a micronutrient for a plant?
(a) Iron
(b) Magnesium
(c) Molybdenum
(d) Manganese
5. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Ligaments are highly flexible.
2. Ligaments connect muscles and bones.
3. Ligaments contain very little matrix.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Code :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
6. Cell membrane is selectively permeable because
(a) it is made up of selected organic molecules
(b) it does not allow transport of some substances from region of higher concentration to theregion of lower concentration
(c) the movement of organic molecules occurs only at specific concentration
(d) it allows the movement of certain molecules in and out of the cell while the movement of other molecules is prevented
7. Certain parts of a plant can be bent easily without breaking. This flexibility in certain parts, like leaf and stem, can be attributed to the abundance of
(a) parenchyma
(b) collenchyma
c) sclerenchyma
(d) xylem and phloem
8. The following equation is an example of a redox reaction, in which C12 is the oxidizing agent and FeBr3 is the reducing agent :
2FeBr3 (aq) + 3Cl 2 (g) = 2FeCl 3 (aq) + 3Br2 (1)
Which one among the following statements is incorrect for this redox reaction?
(a) Oxidizing agents are themselves reduced
(b) Reducing agents gainor appear to gain electrons
(c) Reducing agents are themselves oxidized
(d)Oxidizing agents oxidize other substances
9. Which one among the following is the correct order of amount of time (CaO),silica (Si02 ),alumina (AI -203) and ferric oxide (Fe203) in Portland cement?
(a)CaO > Si02 >A ' 203 > Fe 203
(b)Si02 > CaO > Fe 203 > A1203
(c)A1203 > Si02 > CaO > Fe 203
(d)Fe 203 > A1203 > Si02 > CaO
10. Which one among the following transitions of electron of hydrogen atom emits radiation of the shortest wavelength?
( a ) n=2 to n= 1
( b ) n=3 to n=2
(c) n=4 to n= 3
(d) n = 5 to n = 4
11. Which one among the following is the most appropriate statement with respect to the atomic weight of an element?
(a) The atomic weight of a element is the sum total of the number of protons and neutrons present in the atom of the element
(b) Unlike mass number, the atomic weight of an element can be a fraction
(c) The atomic weight of an element is a whole number
(d) The atomic weight of all the atoms in an element is the same
12. During the discussion on the Demands for Grants, motions can be moved to reduce the amount of a demand. Such a motion is called a `cut-motion'. Which of the following categories are classified as 'cut-motion?
1. Disapproval of policy cut
2. Economy cut
3. Token cut
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Code :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2and3
(d) I and 3 only
13. Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1.The Speaker immediately vacates his/her office whenever the State Legislative Assembly is dissolved.
2. No Member of a State Legislative Assembly shall be liable to any proceeding in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him/her in the legislature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Code :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
14. Consider the following statements about Cripps Proposals of 1942 :
1.Provision was to be made for participation of Indian States in the Constitution-making body.
2. British Government undertook to accept and implement the Constitution.
3. All provinces of British India were to give an undertaking about the acceptance of the Constitution.
4. In the ongoing World War, noresources of British India would be used.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2and4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
15. Which one among the following was not one of the causes of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?
(a) The Maratha Chiefs,particularly the Peshwa desired to throw off the restrictions imposed on them by the treaties with the English
(b) The determination of the English to give a finishing blow to the Maratha power
(c) The Pindari designs to seek support from the Marathas to drive the English away from India
(d) The attack of Peshwa Baji Rao on the residency at Khirki
16. William Bentinck attempted to reform Hindu society by suppressing/ abolishing social evils. Which one among the following was not included in them?
(a) Sati
(b) Infanticide
(c) Thugi
(d) Slavery
17. Karam is a festival celebrated to worship Karam Deuta, the God of power. Which one among the following tribal communities in India traditionally celebrates this festival?
(a) Santhals
(b) Karbi
(c) Meenas
(d)Bhils
18. The terra-cotta plough of the Harappan civilization was found at
(a) Mohenjo-daro
(b) Banawali
(c) Kalibangan
(d) Lothal
19. Which one among the following works of Mahatma Gandhi provides a critique of modern machine-oriented civilization?
(a) The Story of My Experiments with Truth
(b) Hind Swaraj
(c) Constructive Programme
(d) Anasakti Yoga (Commentary on `Gita')
20. The penetrating power of X-rays can be increased by
(a) increasing the current in the filament
(b) decreasing the potential difference between the cathode and the anode
(c) decreasing the current in the filament
(d) increasing the potential difference between the cathode and the anode
