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MATH   GENERAL KNOWLEDGE       ENGLISH     QUIZ EXAM DATE : 30-November-2016EXAM START TIME : 14:45:00 EXAM NAME : SSC Examination 2016 EXAM DURATION  :  02:00 Hrs TOTAL MARKS : 200 TOTAL NO OF QUESTIONS :  200 QID : 30601 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Millions of Jews lost (A)/ their kith and kin (B)/ in Hitler concentration camps.(C)/ No error(D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 30602 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Mother-in-laws (A)/ are (B) / a nuisance.(C) / No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 30603 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Today people is ignorant (A)/ of the things that (B)/ are happening around them. (C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 30604 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I think so (A)/ you have taken (B) / the right decision. (C) / No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 30605 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. When Albert stayed at the African jungle (A) / he chose to put up with many inconveniences such as (B) / wild animals and poisionous insects. (C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 30606 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I recall you telling me (A) / the story of the seven witches (B)/ but I cannot remember where or when.(C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 30607 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I was surprised (A)/ when the hostess smiled (B)/ as if she saw me before.(C)/ No error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 30608 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Each one of his sisters (A) / were (B) / hardworking.(C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: B QID : 30609 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. His need for affection (A)/ stem from his (B)/ father's long absence. (C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: B QID : 30610 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. D QID : 30610 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Due to his negligence,(A)/ he failed (B)/ in the examination.(C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: D QID : 30611 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Ramesh is smarter enough (A)/ to get selected for this post,(B)/ without any recommendations. (C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 30612 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Madhu lived in Mumbai (A)/ since 1970 to 1985, (B)/ but is now living in Chennai. (C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: B QID : 30613 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. It has been shown that (A)/ very high doses of vitamin C actually (B)/ causes cancer cells to grow. (C)/ No Error (D). Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 30614 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Excess energy intake from (A)/ food may fuel the (B)/ growth of several cancers. (C)/ No error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: D QID : 30615 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Mr. Gaurav Sharma (A)/ is coming (B)/ to dinner. (C) / No error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: D QID : 30616 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. You have been working very hard (A)/ for the past two years.(B)/ isn't it? (C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 30617 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I visited my (A)/ grandpa and grandma's house (B)/ and found their missing. (C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 30618 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. You should learn to adopt (A)/ yourself to (B)/ changing circumstances.(C)/ No Error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: A QID : 30619 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. He was smiling, (A)/ but his eyes retained (B)/ a look of solemness.(C)/ No error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 30620 - Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I shall go (A)/ by the (B)/ 3 o' clock's train. (C) / No error (D) Options: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D Correct Answer: C QID : 30621 - In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. With the amount of conflicts in the world, a Third World War is ________ Options: 1) emanate 2) emanant 3) eminent 4) imminent Correct Answer: imminent QID : 30622 - In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The traditional way of saying that you feel fine is to say that you are __________. Options: 1) alright 2) all correct 3) all good 4) all right Correct Answer: all right QID : 30623 - In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The army has been __________ to be ready to control the floods. Options: 1) alerted 2) warned 3) awakened 4) wanted Correct Answer: alerted QID : 30624 - In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The relation between the Indian P.M. and the U.S. President is perfectly ________ . Options: 1) excellent 2) smooth 3) informed 4) cordial Correct Answer: cordial QID : 30625 - In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Never _______ met any girl so beautiful. Options: 1) have I 2) I have 3) I had 4) did I Correct Answer: have I QID : 30626 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Ineffable Options: 1) unintelligible 2) illegible 3) inexplicable 4) inexpressible Correct Answer: inexpressible QID : 30627 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Espionage Options: 1) hypnotism 2) spying 3) perception 4) detente Correct Answer: spying QID : 30628 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Apathy Options: 1) negligence 2) indifference 3) sympathy 4) silence Correct Answer: indifference QID : 30629 - In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. Theoretical Options: 1) punctual 2) uncritical 3) emotional 4) practical Correct Answer: practical QID : 30630 - In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. Mitigate Options: 1) enlarge 2) reduce 3) increase 4) multiply Correct Answer: increase  QID : 30631 - In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. Elegance Options: 1) vehemence 2) fragrance 3) graceless 4) ostentatious Correct Answer: graceless QID : 30632 - In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word. Options: 1) orthopeadic 2) orthopadic 3) orthopaedic 4) orthopedic Correct Answer: orthopaedic QID : 30633 - In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word. Options: 1) miscellaneous 2) micellaneous 3) misellaneous 4) miscelaneous Correct Answer: miscellaneous QID : 30634 - In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word. Options: 1) vaccum 2) vacuum 3) vacum 4) vaccuum Correct Answer: vacuum QID : 30635 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Take the bull by the horns Options: 1) crush something with a heavy hand 2) grapple the situation courageously 3) close your eyes and attack the bull 4) take defensive measures to deal with a crisis. Correct Answer: grapple the situation courageously QID : 30636 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. A gentleman at large Options: 1) a man in the crowd 2) a man without a job 3) a man who runs around 4) a man who is generous Correct Answer: a man without a job QID : 30637 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Lose face Options: 1) become embarrassed. 2) feel angry 3) get injured 4) feel surprised Correct Answer: become embarrassed. QID : 30638 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Build castles in the air Options: 1) work tirelessly 2) fly 3) dream 4) film something Correct Answer: dream QID : 30639 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Fall back on Options: 1) retreat 2) overtaken 3) suffer an accident 4) resort to something Correct Answer: resort to something QID : 30640 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Go to rack and ruin Options: 1) a state of utter chaos 2) a state of despair 3) a condition of exhilaration 4) get into a bad condition Correct Answer: get into a bad condition QID : 30641 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Bite the dust Options: 1) eat poorly 2) suffer a defeat 3) clean something 4) attack and defeat somebody Correct Answer: suffer a defeat QID : 30642 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Have a chip on one's shoulder Options: 1) nurse a grudge 2) feel physically tall 3) suffer an ailment 4) carry a burden Correct Answer: nurse a grudge QID : 30643 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. The seamy side Options: 1) on the right side 2) unpleasant aspect 3) visible aspects 4) on the left side of something Correct Answer: unpleasant aspect QID : 30644 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians. Options: 1) a proud gathering 2) an inefficient situation 3) an anti-national meeting 4) a top-level meeting Correct Answer: an inefficient situation QID : 30645 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. Some animals like fishes lay eggs and leave them. P. The mother does not care for the eggs at all. Q. They lay thousands of eggs at a time but do not look after them. R. Most of the eggs die and only a few of them develop into fishes. S. She simply leaves the eggs and never comes back to them. 6. Is this not something terrible? Yet, it is a fact. Options: 1) QPSR 2) PSQR 3) RQPS 4) QSPR Correct Answer: QPSR QID : 30646 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. Why should I tell you again and again? P. They know what they have to do. Q. Don't you know your duties? R. Only you require to be told. S. Other students need not be told. 6. I will not tolerate this anymore. Options: 1) QSPR 2) QRPS 3) SPRQ 4) QPSR Correct Answer: QSPR QID : 30647 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. One evening he lit a large lamp in the bedroom and sat near his wife. P. 'Why not?', was the answer. Q. 'Whatever you like.' R. 'Shall I read you something?', he asked. S. 'What shall I read?', he continued. 6. He was somewhat taken aback by her answer. Options: 1) RPSQ 2) SRQP 3) RQPS 4) SQPR Correct Answer: RPSQ QID : 30648 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. Marine biology is the study of organisms in the ocean. P. At a fundamental level, marine life helps determine the very nature of our planet. Q. Marine life is a vast resource. R. Shorelines are also shaped and protected by marine life. S. Marine organisms contribute significantly to the oxygen cycle. 6. Marine biology covers a great deal, from the microscopic to the huge whales. Options: 1) PSRQ 2) QPSR 3) RPSQ 4) SPQR Correct Answer: QPSR QID : 30649 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. Suddenly the man heard the low hum of an engine. P. Instead, it grew louder and louder and seemed to be coming from above. Q. At first he thought that it must be a car travelling along the road he had recently left. R. He looked up quickly and saw an aeroplane cutting a crazy, zigzag path across the sky. S. He expected the noise to fade away in the distance. 6. It disappeared for an instant behind some clouds, then emerged and plunged into the field. Options: 1) QSPR 2) SPRQ 3) RPSQ 4) QPRS Correct Answer: QSPR QID : 30650 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. I got on a colourful bus filled with all kinds of strange people. P. We arrived at a gate like the one in Salvador Dali's paintings. Q. The bus rode across the dirty expanses without roads. R. At first, I wasn't aware that the bus roof was loaded with drugs. S. Everyone was filled with dust and often the wheels would sink into the soft soil. 6. It was a gate neither separated nor connected anything from or to anything. Options: 1) QRSP 2) SPQR 3) RQSP 4) RSPQ Correct Answer: QRSP QID : 30651 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. Prices of food products are going up. P. Seven straight weeks of rising prices have burnt holes in common man's pockets. Q. But it ruled out any "blind control" to rein in the increasing rates. R. Wholesale price-based inflation has already touched over a three-year high. S. The government has admitted that containing inflation would be a more difficult task. 6. This may hurt economic growth and reforms. Options: 1) SQRP 2) PQRS 3) PRSQ 4) RSQP Correct Answer: PRSQ QID : 30652 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. The biggest villain in Deadwood has always been one thing: Fire. P. In less than an hour the flames were leaping through the tree-tops. Q. In our own times, a great fire threatened the town yet again. R. The wind roared through the forest carrying the flames almost to the edge of town. S. It all began when some waste-paper caught fire at the foot of the valley. 6. Fire-brigades arrived from all parts of the country to save Deadwood. Options: 1) RQSP 2) SQPR 3) PSRQ 4) QSPR Correct Answer: QSPR QID : 30653 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. Health and fitness have now become one of the major concerns. P. This made life active and alert. Q. Earlier humans used to hunt for their living. R. Now, life has become more simple and easy. S. Due to which their body had to undergo a lot of physical exercise. 6. Everything we need is just a phone call away. Options: 1) RPSQ 2) PQRS 3) QSPR 4) SRQP Correct Answer: QSPR QID : 30654 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. My friend Peter went to live in a village. P. But it was a very slow animal. Q. So Peter bought a donkey for five hundred rupees. R. One day his neighbour told him that he must buy a donkey. S. Every family there had a donkey to carry things for them. 6. It did not like to work. Options: 1) RSPQ 2) QPSR 3) SRQP 4) RSQP Correct Answer: SRQP QID : 30655 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. The master returned home after sometime. P. The snake was lying dead under the cradle. Q. He went into the room where the baby was sleeping. R. It had been killed by his dog. S. He noticed a snake. 6. He realised that his dog had saved his baby. Options: 1) SRPQ 2) QRPS 3) QSPR 4) PQRS Correct Answer: QSPR QID : 30656 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. In summer tiny oysters are collected. P. Then each oyster is taken out and a small hole is drilled in its shell. Q. There they are kept for three years. R. A tiny piece of sand is put inside the oyster. S. They are placed in trays and planted in the sea. 6. Then the oysters are again left in the sea. Options: 1) QSPR 2) SQPR 3) RPSQ 4) PSRQ Correct Answer: SQPR QID : 30657 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. Time flows on without any stop. P. In fact change is the law of nature. Q. The condition in which a man lives; his ideas and thoughts are changing from age to age. R. This is true not only of physical life. S. That is why, things are always changing. 6. Thus, our mode of living and ideas are different from those of our grandfathers. Options: 1) SRPQ 2) SQPR 3) SPQR 4) SPRQ Correct Answer: SPRQ QID : 30658 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1.Adversity is a curse. P. When every thing goes on well, we are tempted to take matters easy. Q. But, it has its uses also. R. But adversity prompts us to exert ourselves. S. We fall into a life of comfort and idleness. 6. This develops our latent powers, enabling us to prosper in life. Options: 1) QSPR 2) QPSR 3) QRSP 4) QSRP Correct Answer: QPSR QID : 30659 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. Giving advice is a difficult task. P. Moreover one doesn't know oneself, amid ambiguity, how can one know others. Q. It is a wonder how such people like politicians, reformers and people suchlike are so confident as to invent measures to live their life. R. Life is but one and mistakes are often irrepairable. S. Unless he knows another person, how can he advise? 6. I find it very difficult to give advice. Options: 1) PSQR 2) QRPS 3) SQPR 4) RPQS Correct Answer: QRPS QID : 30660 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct 1. A traveller had spent many a year in Africa. P."How did you manage it?" asked one of his friends, greatly impressed. Q. On his return home, he narrated his adventures to his friends. R. "Oh, it was nothing", replied the traveller. S. "When I was in El Doab", he said, "I made fifty Arabs run!" 6. "I ran, and they ran after me!" Options: 1) RPQS 2) QRSP 3) QSPR 4) PQSR Correct Answer: QSPR  QID : 30661 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. Religion can bring revolution in the country. P. Younger generation should read religious books. Q. But it should be practised from within. R. They will learn values of life from those books. S. Their actions must be properly motivated. 6. Then they can be better human beings in Indian society. Options: 1) QPRS 2) QRPS 3) RSPQ 4) PRQS Correct Answer: QPRS QID : 30662 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. We wanted to relax and have fun. P. All of us agreed to share responsbilities. Q. Two of us took our cars. R. We decided to go on a picnic at Lodhi Gardens. S. Each one of us brought one dish, some fruits and sweets. 6. We enjoyed ourselves a lot and felt a welcome change in our monotonous life. Options: 1) SPQR 2) PRQS 3) RPQS 4) SRPQ Correct Answer: RPQS QID : 30663 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. My hobby is to collect thought provoking articles from newspapers, magazines and Journals. P. It has made me a much sought after speaker. Q. It keeps me updated and helps me in my profession. R. My successful talks give me self-satisfaction and fame. S. Whenever I have to deliver a talk on topics such as education, personality development, stress management, I have a lot to say. 6. There is no doubt that a hobby is a boon if it combines pleasure and usefulness. Options: 1) QSPR 2) RSPQ 3) SPQR 4) PQRS Correct Answer: QSPR  QID : 30664 - In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. First Deserve and then Desire. P. Earlier I was very ambitious and wanted to fulfil my desires by hook or by crook. Q. One can be exposed any time and put to shame. R. This saying proved to be a mantra for success in my life. S. But I realised that success through short cuts is short-lived. 6. I followed this saying and today I am a successful businessman. Options: 1) SPQR 2) RPSQ 3) PRSQ 4) QRPS Correct Answer: RPSQ QID : 30665 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. When something moves in a straight line. Options: 1) quadrilineal 2) octalineal 3) rectilineal 4) trapilineal Correct Answer: rectilineal QID : 30666 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. Tending to associate with others of one's kind Options: 1) grassivorous 2) gregarian 3) gregarious 4) graminivorous Correct Answer: gregarious QID : 30667 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. General pardon for offences against the state Options: 1) sanctify 2) amnesty 3) gratuity 4) red-tapism Correct Answer: amnesty QID : 30668 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm. Options: 1) moderate 2) conservative 3) fanatic 4) fan Correct Answer: fanatic QID : 30669 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. Wide, uninterrupted view. Options: 1) windowview 2) panorama 3) macroscopic 4) eagle-view Correct Answer: panorama QID : 30670 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. An instrument for measuring pressure of gases Options: 1) barometer 2) anemometer 3) micrometer 4) manometer Correct Answer: manometer QID : 30671 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. That cannot be expressed in words. Options: 1) indelible 2) ineffable 3) ingrate 4) inexorable Correct Answer: ineffable QID : 30672 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings. Options: 1) potpourri 2) perfume 3) scent 4) aroma Correct Answer: potpourri QID : 30673 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. Placing different things in order to create an interesting effect Options: 1) sit for a portrait 2) render precisely 3) juxtapose 4) framing Correct Answer: juxtapose QID : 30674 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. Study of cultures. Options: 1) eremology 2) etymology 3) ethology 4) ethnology Correct Answer: ethnology QID : 30675 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A person speaking many languages. Options: 1) conversant 2) polyglot 3) talkative 4) orator Correct Answer: polyglot QID : 30676 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly. Options: 1) hullabaloo 2) cacophony 3) pandemonium 4) harangue Correct Answer: harangue QID : 30677 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. He could have solved the problem. Options: 1) The problem could be solved by him. 2) The problem could have solved by him. 3) The problem could have been solved by him. 4) The problem could solve by him. Correct Answer: The problem could have been solved by him. QID : 30678 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Do not insult the poor. Options: 1) The poor are not insulted. 2) The poor is not insulted. 3) Let the poor be not insulted. 4) Let the poor not be insulted. Correct Answer: Let the poor not be insulted. QID : 30679 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Do not disturb me. Options: 1) Let me be disturbed not. 2) Let me not disturbed. 3) Let me not be disturbed. 4) Let I not be disturbed. Correct Answer: Let me not be disturbed. QID : 30680 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Who will help me? Options: 1) By whom I shall be helped? 2) By whom will I be helped? 3) By whom would I be helped? 4) By whom I will be helped? Correct Answer: By whom will I be helped? QID : 30681 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Who has destroyed Nagasaki? Options: 1) By whom Nagasaki have been destroyed? 2) By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed? 3) By whom Nagasaki had been destroyed? 4) By whom Nagasaki has been destroyed? Correct Answer: By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed? QID : 30682 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Arun has written a newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways. Options: 1) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways have been written by Arun. 2) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways had been written by Arun. 3) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways is written by Arun. 4) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways has been written by Arun. Correct Answer: A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways has been written by Arun. QID : 30683 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The students have dedicated an issue of magazine to him. Options: 1) An issue of magazine had been dedicated to him by the students. 2) An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students. 3) An issue of magazine have been dedicated to him by the students. 4) An issue of magazine is dedicated to him by the students. Correct Answer: An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students. QID : 30684 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The old owl will listen to the squirrel's problems, patiently. Options: 1) The squirrel's problems shall be listened patiently by the old owl. 2) The squarrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl. 3) The squirrel's problems would be listened patiently by the old owl. 4) The squirrels problems should be listened patiently by the old owl. Correct Answer: The squarrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl. QID : 30685 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Parents elected him the chairman of PTA as he was the only talented contestant. Options: 1) He was elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant. 2) He had been elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant. 3) He have been elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he is the only talented contestant. 4) He is elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant. Correct Answer: He was elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant.  QID : 30686 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The movie will create tension in the Indian society. Options: 1) Tension would be created in the Indian society by the movie. 2) The tension shall be created in the Indian society by the movie. 3) Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie. 4) The tension can be created in the Indian society by the movie. Correct Answer: Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie. QID : 30687 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Late arrival of the Gomati Express created confusion among the passengers. Options: 1) Confusion has been created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express. 2) Confusion have been created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express. 3) Confusion was created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express. 4) Confusion is created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express. Correct Answer: Confusion was created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express. QID : 30688 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The scorpion stung the farmer. Options: 1) The farmer was stung by the scorpion. 2) The farmer had been stung by the scorpion. 3) The farmer is stung by the scorpion. 4) The farmer has been stung by the scorpion. Correct Answer: The farmer was stung by the scorpion. QID : 30689 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Let Sumita help him. Options: 1) Let them be helped by Sumita. 2) Let him be helped by Sumita. 3) Let him helped by Sumita. 4) He should help by Sumita. Correct Answer: Let him be helped by Sumita. QID : 30690 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. I found the box last night in a ditch near my house. Options: 1) The box I found last night in a ditch near my house. 2) The box was found last night in a ditch near my house. 3) Last night I found the box in a ditch near my house. 4) The box is found last night in a ditch near my house. Correct Answer: The box was found last night in a ditch near my house.  QID : 30691 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries. Options: 1) To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government. 2) For the improvement of performance by the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government. 3) A programme has been launched for the improvement of ministries by the government. 4) The programme launched by the government was for the improvement of performance of the ministries. Correct Answer: To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government. QID : 30692 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. A hundred carefully-screened people were invited to dinner by the Prime Minister. Options: 1) The Prime Minister invited a hundred people after screening them to dinner. 2) The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully screened people to have dinner with him. 3) The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner. 4) The Prime Minister invited to dinner a hundred persons who were carefully screened. Correct Answer: The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner. QID : 30693 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. It is good that your ideas can be expressed with such clarity by you. Options: 1) It is good that you can express your ideas with such clarity. 2) It is good that such clarity can be expressed by you through your ideas. 3) It is good that you could have expressed your ideas with such clarity. 4) It is good that you could express yourself with such clarity. Correct Answer: It is good that you can express your ideas with such clarity. QID : 30694 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. A good deal of money will be made by that investment. Options: 1) That investment has made a good deal of money. 2) That investment will be making a good deal of money. 3) That investment has been making a good deal of money. 4) That investment will make a good deal of money. Correct Answer: That investment will make a good deal of money. QID : 30695 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. He had transported all his equipment to his factory. Options: 1) All his equipment are transported to his factory by him. 2) All his equipment were transported to his factory by him. 3) All his equipment have transported by him to his factory. 4) All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory. Correct Answer: All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory. QID : 30696 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Marketing professionals play a major role in the development of business sectors. Options: 1) A major role is played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors. 2) A major role is being played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors. 3) In the development of business sectors, a major role was played by the marketing professionals. 4) In the development of business sectors, a major role has been played by the marketing professionals. Correct Answer: A major role is played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors. QID : 30697 - In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option. The student told her teacher to explain the passage. Options: 1) asked her teacher 2) said to her teacher 3) conveyed to her teacher 4) No improvement Correct Answer: asked her teacher Candidate Answer: conveyed to her teacher QID : 30698 - In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option. Ram cooked a conspiracy to cheat Abdul. Options: 1) cultivated 2) hatched 3) fabricated 4) no improvement Correct Answer: hatched QID : 30699 - In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option. Raja is a bad singer, he is tone-deaf. Options: 1) stone-deaf 2) deaf 3) tune-deaf 4) No improvement Correct Answer: No improvement QID : 30700 - In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option. Whether we realise or not we are continuously making choices every moment of our lives. Options: 1) comprehensively 2) comparatively 3) constantly 4) No improvement Correct Answer: constantly

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