Railway Apprentice

Railways Apprentice

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

The President, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee (a)/ is much sought after by school students and (b)/ is invited for many functions. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

As he is a perfectionist (a)/ so he always insists (b)/ on regular practice. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

Some discussion is going on (a)/ among the (b)/ two groups of the society. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

The officer as well as the (a)/ clerks absented themselves (b)/ from the office. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

Hardly she likes to hear my name (a)/ after our dispute (b)/ last year. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

It is better to stay (a)/ at home than to (b)/ go to the market when it is raining. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

Ram is junior than (a)/ Shyam and Ram is older (b)/ than Ganesh. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

All the girls student (a)/ are advised to attend the (b)/ meeting positively. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

My friend said to me, (a)/ "When did you come (b)/ here?" (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.

The Punjabi is (a)/ a very sweet language (b)/ of Punjab. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

Due to stiff competition, students have become more VINDICTIVE than before.

  1. Caring
  2. Gentle
  3. Truthful
  4. Spiteful
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

CORPULENCE brings a variety of health problems, from arthritis and diabetes to heart attacks.

  1. Leanness
  2. Gauntness
  3. Emaciation
  4. Obesity
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

The solar panels on the face of the building were nothing more than a FACADE.

  1. Front
  2. Top
  3. Glance
  4. Unnatural
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

I feel DROWSY all of a sudden.

  1. Exhausted
  2. Soothing
  3. Lethargic
  4. Reckless
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

My brain just isn't NIMBLE enough for that.

  1. Lively
  2. Clear
  3. Quick
  4. Subtle
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

Recently, the company said that to survive, it must TERMINATE all four plans.

  1. Suspend
  2. End
  3. Dismiss
  4. Begin
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

The mood seems naturally anxious but not grim, almost JOVIAL, with people smiling.

  1. Cheerful
  2. Attractive
  3. Doubtful
  4. Grieved
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

The visitor is left to PONDER if perhaps these two women are actually one.

  1. Evaluate
  2. Think
  3. Anticipate
  4. Examine
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

Many fans of market discipline are BAFFLED by the drubbing of the Rupee.

  1. Confused
  2. Relieved
  3. Clarified
  4. Soothed
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

He has a PRODIGIOUS memory for board positions and moves.

  1. Incredible
  2. Friendly
  3. Unimpressive
  4. Immense
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

He began to SHIVER uncontrollably as his body began losing heat in the cold water.

  1. Tremble
  2. Flow
  3. Bounce
  4. Move
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

Some considered them to be HAUGHTY, restless, and perhaps undependable.

  1. Humble
  2. Scared
  3. Pitiable
  4. Arrogant
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

Some people who know him think he is DAUNTLESS.

  1. Notorious
  2. Cowardly
  3. Subtle
  4. Cunning
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

The manifesto is the work of neither a genius nor a MANIAC.

  1. Lunatic
  2. Dunce
  3. Sober
  4. Cheater
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

The MUTINOUS soldiers responded with a withering hail of gunfire.

  1. Faithful
  2. Soothing
  3. Faulty
  4. Amiable
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

Some seemingly INNOCUOUS foods can be lethal for dogs.

  1. Hurtful
  2. Matchless
  3. Advantageous
  4. Nutritious
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

The health-and-safety inspectors are about as VIGILANT and incorruptible as they were a century ago.

  1. Furious
  2. Careless
  3. Ambiguous
  4. Anxious
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

For all her intelligence, her playing has IMPETUOSITY.

  1. Cautiousness
  2. Fortitude
  3. Endurance
  4. Madness
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

Teleporters ANNIHILATE every particle in you, and then rebuild them from scratch.

  1. Magnify
  2. Satisfy
  3. Revive
  4. Dormant
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

______ I borrow your pen?

  1. Would
  2. Should
  3. Might
  4. May
Question 31 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:

They blame COMPLACENCY among the sports authorities for the problem.

  1. Discontent
  2. Endurance
  3. Resignation
  4. Imagination
Question 32 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

He ______ take his medicine three times a day.

  1. must
  2. could
  3. might
  4. may
Question 33 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

You never know, she _____ arrive on the 5 o'clock train.

  1. can
  2. could
  3. might
  4. may
Question 34 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

If we don’t hurry, we ______ be late.

  1. must
  2. should
  3. could
  4. ought to
Question 35 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

I have to ______ with him.

  1. score an account
  2. settle an account
  3. settle a score
  4. settle a matter
Question 36 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

They ______ dance very well.

  1. shouldn't
  2. couldn't
  3. mustn't
  4. None of these
Question 37 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

If you had been a little more proactive, this golden opportunity would not have ________.

  1. escaped your fingers
  2. slipped through your fingers
  3. slipped through your head
  4. escaped your mind
Question 38 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

Whatever be the consequences, I will not leave you to your fate. We shall _______ together.

  1. sail or swim
  2. work or leave
  3. live or die
  4. sink or swim
Question 39 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

As he was too reluctant to put forward his case, I had to ________.

  1. speak for him
  2. talk for him
  3. act for him
  4. None of these
Question 40 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

I have no access _____ the Minister.

  1. to
  2. for
  3. at
  4. from
Question 41 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

Bashu was trying to pass through the gap ____ the fence.

  1. in
  2. for
  3. by
  4. at
Question 42 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

He has a car ______ a motor cycle.

  1. beside
  2. with
  3. besides
  4. None of these
Question 43 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

The President gave his assent _____ the Bill.

  1. for
  2. to
  3. by
  4. from
Question 44 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

Snakes and mongoose have been enemies _____ centuries.

  1. since
  2. for
  3. till
  4. across
Question 45 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

She was vexed ____ the belated reply from her friend.

  1. on
  2. with
  3. at
  4. by
Question 46 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.

I told him that I could invest some money in a joint venture with him, but as I was busy with my own projects, I could only be a _______.

  1. visiting partner
  2. half partner
  3. sleeping partner
  4. inactive partner
Question 47 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

He was fascinated ____ the concept of an underwater hotel.

  1. by
  2. at
  3. with
  4. to
Question 48 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

A silent and comfortable library is conducive _____ studies.

  1. to
  2. at
  3. for
  4. on
Question 49 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

On the eve of the Minister's visit, Civil Lines was cordoned ______.

  1. of
  2. off
  3. in
  4. for
Question 50 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.

The four brothers are always quarrelling ______ themselves.

  1. between
  2. for
  3. within
  4. among
Question 51 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A scheme which is ideal but cannot be put into practice

  1. Utopian
  2. High
  3. Theoretical
  4. Difficult
Question 52 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

The murder of a human being

  1. Regicide
  2. Homicide
  3. Suicide
  4. Infanticide
Question 53 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A government that is carried on through officers

  1. Democracy
  2. Autocracy
  3. Bureaucracy
  4. Oligarchy
Question 54 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

One who is free from all mistakes and failures

  1. Infallible
  2. Irrevocable
  3. Avoidable
  4. Precise
Question 55 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A things which catches fire easily

  1. Fiery
  2. Fireproof
  3. Dry
  4. Inflammable
Question 56 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What peculiar characteristic, except a sharp hearing power, does the owl have?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

  1. Weight
  2. Feathers
  3. Keen eyesight
  4. Farm produce
  5. dummy
Question 57 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What type of animals does the owl feed on?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

  1. Cobra
  2. Rodents
  3. Birds
  4. Earthworms
  5. dummy
Question 58 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The barn owl differs from the typical owl in terms of

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

  1. eyesight
  2. length
  3. weight
  4. the sound it produces
  5. dummy
Question 59 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which word in the passage is opposite in meaning to the word 'ordinary'?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

  1. Produce
  2. Remarkable
  3. Throughout
  4. Shattering
  5. dummy
Question 60 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are not a feature of barn owl?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.

  1. Soft and silky feathers
  2. Keen eyesight
  3. Straight beak
  4. Sharp hearing power
  5. dummy