Questions
Directions: Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
The book was torn by the child.
- The child tore away the book.
- The child tore the book.
- The child did tear the book.
- The child had torn the book.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
His pocket has been picked.
- They have his pocket picked.
- Picking of his pocket has been done.
- He has picked his pocket.
- Someone has picked his pocket.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
I saw him leaving the house.
- He had been seen leaving the house.
- He was seen by me to be leaving the house.
- He was seen leaving the house.
- He was seen leaving the house by me.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
You can take my name and address.
- My name and address could be taken by you.
- My name and address be taken by you.
- My name and address can be taken by you.
- My name and address can be taken.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
We were surprised by this.
- This was surprising for us.
- This surprised us.
- This was surprising.
- This surprises us.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
She has not saved any money for books.
- No money has been saved for books.
- For books, she has not saved any money.
- No money for books has been saved by her.
- No money has she saved for books.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
The French surrendered Quebec to the English in 1759.
- Quebec was surrendered by the French to the English in 1759.
- Quebec was surrendered to the English in 1759 by the French.
- The English were surrendered Quebec in 1759 by the French.
- Quebec was surrendered in 1759 by French to the English.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
Why do you disturb me unnecessarily?
- Why I am disturbed by you unnecessarily?
- Why am I disturbed by you unnecessarily?
- Why am I being disturbed unnecessarily?
- Why am I being disturbed unnecessarily by you?
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
I have discarded many of the past traditions and customs.
- Many of past traditions and customs has been discarded by me.
- Many of the past traditions and customs have discarded by me.
- Many of the past traditions and customs have been discarded by me.
- Many of the past tradition and custom has got discarded by me.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
Do you imitate others?
- Are others imitated by you?
- Are others being imitated by you?
- Do others are being imitated by you?
- Do others get imitated by you?
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer should be option (4).
The book contains fifteen leaves; (1) each of them (2) is of a different colour. (3) No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
I don’t (1)/ deny the power (2)/ of a sincere prayer. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Change the narration.
He said, ''Would that I were rich!''
- He exclaimed that he had been rich.
- He wished that he had been rich.
- He told that he would be rich.
- He exclaimed that he wanted to be rich.
Directions: Change the narration.
She said to the boy, “What do you want from me?”
- She enquired of the boy what he wanted from her.
- She asked the boy what was wanted by him from her.
- She asked the boy what did he want from her.
- She asked the boy what he wants from her.
Directions: Change the narration.
My father said to me, “Beware of bad company.”
- My father warned me to beware of bad company.
- My father warned me against bad company.
- My father advised me to beware of bad company.
- My father ordered me to be aware of bad company.
Directions: Change the narration.
I said to my servant, “Bring me a cup of tea.”
- I ordered my servant to bring me a cup of tea.
- I told by servant to bring me a cup of tea.
- I ordered my servant bring me a cup of tea.
- I ordered to my servant to bring me a cup of tea.
Directions: Change the narration.
He said to me, “Please, help me.”
- He told me to please help him.
- He requested me to help him.
- He asked me to help him.
- He ordered me to help him.
Directions: Change the narration.
He said, “May the king live long!”
- He asked that the king might live long.
- He told that the king might live long.
- He prayed that the king might live long.
- He said that the king might live long.
Directions: Change the narration.
The son said to his father, “Pardon me.”
- The son told his father to pardon him.
- The son asked his father to pardon him.
- The son said his father to pardon him.
- The son begged his father to pardon him.
Directions: Change the narration.
Mother said, “Alas! I shall never be able to see him again.”
- The mother said that she would never be able to see him again.
- Mother exclaimed that she would never be able to see him again.
- Mother exclaimed with sorrow that she will never be able to see him again.
- Mother exclaimed with sorrow that she would never be able to see him again.
Directions: Select the correct change of narration.
She said to me, “I am grateful to you for the help you have given."
- She told me that she was grateful to me for the help I had given.
- She told me for the help I have given.
- She thanked to me for the help I have given.
- She said to me for the help I had given.
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (i).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- fragments
- portions
- fusion
- combination
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (ii).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- pieces
- balance
- remains
- shreds
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (iv).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- liberal
- scarce
- lavish
- abundant
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (vi).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- hills
- temples
- caves
- dens
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (x).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- gift
- sweet
- treat
- delicacy
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (ii).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- great
- huge
- extreme
- big
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (viii).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- paint
- depict
- sketch
- reproduce
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
Neither the students (1)/ nor the teacher (2)/ like this plan. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
I saw the same kind of mobile phone (1)/ that you have, (2)/ a few days ago. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
Maria persisted (1)/ to demand a (2)/ new car for her. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
The material used in (1)/ my office is superior (2)/ than that of your office. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
She told me that (1)/ she wants to (2)/ go to meet her parents. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: The sentence below has a blank that needs to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.
I cannot _______ with that nasty fellow.
- put out
- put up
- put paid
- put through
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
If you finish this work today, (1)/ you need not to go (2)/ there in the future. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: The sentence below has a blank that needs to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.
He has _______ with his wife.
- slipped on
- slipped back
- fallen out
- fallen away
Directions: The sentence below has a blank that needs to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.
They _______ the bridge when I was here last year.
- have been building
- have built
- were building
- had been building
Directions: The sentence below has a blank that needs to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.
He has only added _______ my worries.
- to
- in
- into
- between
Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ADULATE
- Prohibit
- Dispute
- Flatter
- Lavish
Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PERAMBULATOR
- See-saw
- Baby carriage
- Ambulance
- Crutches
Directions: Choose the alternative opposite in meaning to the given word.
MALIGN
- Impact
- Curtail
- Admire
- Eager
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
Since none of them (1)/ was feeling tired, (2)/ both of them continued to work. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PARAGON
- Highly desirable
- Moderate
- Model of excellence
- Inexpensive
Directions: Choose the alternative opposite in meaning to the given word.
ASSERT
- Declare
- Conceal
- Persist
- Defer
Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
RANSACK
- Hurdle
- Prepare
- Search thoroughly
- Run away
Directions: Choose the alternative opposite in meaning to the given word.
PATIENT
- Perseverant
- Hurried
- Bold
- Confident
Directions: Choose the alternative opposite in meaning to the given word.
PHLEGMATIC
- Excitable
- Courageous
- Serene
- Frigid
Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To eat humble pie
- Forced to apologise
- To get to taste
- To flatter
- To get rid of
Directions: Some parts of the sentence are underlined. One of the parts may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. Your answer is (4) if there is no error.
He will come here (1)/ before you will go (2)/ to the market. (3)/ No error (4)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Choose the alternative opposite in meaning to the given word.
ACKNOWLEDGE
- Disown
- Own
- Besides
- Involve
Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To leave in the lurch
- To study
- To leave in difficulties
- To turn to one side
- To slow things down
Directions: The sentence below has a blank that needs to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.
The staff is on _______ ever since they heard the rumour about retrenchment.
- the edge
- the go
- the run
- the fix
Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To worship the rising Sun
- Withdraw from a contest
- Assume responsibility
- To have blind faith
- To respect a man who is coming in power
Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
OBLITERATE
- Educated
- False pretext
- Efface
- Prominence
Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To pick holes
- To insult
- To lose focus
- To find fault with
- To betray
Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To play with fire
- Grasp the truth
- Handling something dangerous
- To ridicule somebody
- To flee
Directions: The first and last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest is split into four parts and numbered P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
- Thoughts are creations
P. involving an individual’s
Q. subjective consciousness and
R. can refer either to the act of thinking
S. of mental or intellectual activity - or the resulting ideas
- PQRS
- RPQS
- QRPS
- SPQR
Directions: The first and last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest is split into four parts and numbered P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
- The Tudor family
P. and they did find some excellent
Q. visited America last summer
R. to find some native American art
S. carvings, but couldn't find a dealer - to sell any of the artefacts they wanted
- PQRS
- QRSP
- QSRP
- QRPS
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
He looked upon me level-eyed for a few moments before he spoke.
- at
- towards
- on
- No improvement
Directions: The first and last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest is split into four parts and numbered P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
- A scholar's
P. as part
Q. and researched
R. knowledge that is taught
S. discipline is a branch of - of higher education
- SRQP
- QSPR
- PRQS
- RSQP
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
He did not accept his mistake nor he apologised.
- did he apologise
- he apologises
- he will apologise
- No improvement
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
It seems that he would be questioned by others.
- has been
- will be
- would have been
- No improvement
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
He has no plans to visit India in the next couple of weeks, but visit some time next year.
- would visit
- he will visit
- visits
- No improvement
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
She realised her mistake and admitted that in front of her family.
- before
- in
- among
- No improvement
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
A son who is unable to look his father in the face is ashamed.
- timid
- guilty
- arrogant
- No improvement
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
He missed the bus in which he usually travels and he had to travel by another one.
- has to travel
- would have to travel
- had travelled
- No improvement
Directions: The first and last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest is split into four parts and numbered P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
- At 44,
P. but when authorities came knocking
Q. the life of
R. he had the option of savouring
S. a retired professional footballer - he opted against leisure
- QRSP
- QRPS
- RQSP
- SRQP
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
He worked overtime, so that he may finish the work on time.
- might
- can
- should
- No improvement
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Boys over sixteen are debarred from competing.
- in
- for
- while
- No improvement
Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The whole theory rests under no firmer foundation than mere conjecture.
- above
- upon
- at
- No improvement
Directions: Choose the option that converts the given statement into indirect speech.
"Would you like some coffee?", he asked her.
- He asked her if she would like to have some coffee.
- He asked her if she would liked some coffee.
- He asked her if she likes some coffee.
- He asked her if she like coffee.
Directions: The first and last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest is split into four parts and numbered P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
- The royal palace
P. very well maintained
Q. which is
R. belongs to the noble
S. who is now reduced to rags - but not without some pride
- RSPQ
- SPRQ
- SQRP
- QPRS
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (iii).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- reasonable
- lost
- extant
- grounded
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (vi).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- aesthetic
- artist
- unattractive
- tasteful
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (x).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- dismantled
- positioned
- straightened
- erected
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (viii).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- assigned
- settled
- declared
- awarded
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (ix).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- contradicts
- demonstrates
- attests
- denies
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (v).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- spill
- shed
- drop
- discard
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (vii).
Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.
Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.
- carvings
- markings
- inscriptions
- engravings
Choose the most appropriate title for the passage.
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
India’s energy sector is in crisis. This crisis is due to collectivism. While India possesses the fifth largest coal reserves in the world, coal is only procured by a state-owned monopoly which continually fails to boost output. To make it worse, the coal is in turn used by publicly-run companies who produce the power and distribute it. Often, these companies are bankrupt and run at a significant deficit, which in turn is passed on to the urban consumer through higher tariffs. One other problem that also affects this is that coal suppliers are often sidelined with delays in getting environmental clearances to mine this resource.
At the same time, government grants free electricity to farmers and many politicians are reluctant to do away with these grants, which ultimately drains the power companies and leave them in a state of mounting debt.
Another problem affecting the coal industry is that it is riddled with trade unionism and gangs who steal coal, including employees who collude to steal the fuel. This is while state power boards that operate the grid, usually lose about a third of all the power generated to theft and another third is lost to rural customers who pay subsidised prices or get their power for free.
The State Electric Boards that run India’s power system have become a laughing stock and are swathed in fiscal red ink. This is largely due to poor bill collection and the persistent practice of state politicians who offer free electricity to farmers. Because of this, most local distribution firms are effectively bankrupt. Primarily, this is due to politicians insisting that big chunks of the population, especially farmers, are to get free power. To top this off, there are many Indians who get away with simply stealing power.
- India’s Coal Industry
- The Crisis of India’s Energy Sector
- India’s Power Sector
- The Crisis of India’s Coal Industry
This passages explains
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
India’s energy sector is in crisis. This crisis is due to collectivism. While India possesses the fifth largest coal reserves in the world, coal is only procured by a state-owned monopoly which continually fails to boost output. To make it worse, the coal is in turn used by publicly-run companies who produce the power and distribute it. Often, these companies are bankrupt and run at a significant deficit, which in turn is passed on to the urban consumer through higher tariffs. One other problem that also affects this is that coal suppliers are often sidelined with delays in getting environmental clearances to mine this resource.
At the same time, government grants free electricity to farmers and many politicians are reluctant to do away with these grants, which ultimately drains the power companies and leave them in a state of mounting debt.
Another problem affecting the coal industry is that it is riddled with trade unionism and gangs who steal coal, including employees who collude to steal the fuel. This is while state power boards that operate the grid, usually lose about a third of all the power generated to theft and another third is lost to rural customers who pay subsidised prices or get their power for free.
The State Electric Boards that run India’s power system have become a laughing stock and are swathed in fiscal red ink. This is largely due to poor bill collection and the persistent practice of state politicians who offer free electricity to farmers. Because of this, most local distribution firms are effectively bankrupt. Primarily, this is due to politicians insisting that big chunks of the population, especially farmers, are to get free power. To top this off, there are many Indians who get away with simply stealing power.
- the nature of India’s coal industry
- the problems faced by India’s power companies
- the crisis affecting India’s energy sector
- how politicians have bankrupted India’s power companies
India’s state electric boards are considered laughing stocks because
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
India’s energy sector is in crisis. This crisis is due to collectivism. While India possesses the fifth largest coal reserves in the world, coal is only procured by a state-owned monopoly which continually fails to boost output. To make it worse, the coal is in turn used by publicly-run companies who produce the power and distribute it. Often, these companies are bankrupt and run at a significant deficit, which in turn is passed on to the urban consumer through higher tariffs. One other problem that also affects this is that coal suppliers are often sidelined with delays in getting environmental clearances to mine this resource.
At the same time, government grants free electricity to farmers and many politicians are reluctant to do away with these grants, which ultimately drains the power companies and leave them in a state of mounting debt.
Another problem affecting the coal industry is that it is riddled with trade unionism and gangs who steal coal, including employees who collude to steal the fuel. This is while state power boards that operate the grid, usually lose about a third of all the power generated to theft and another third is lost to rural customers who pay subsidised prices or get their power for free.
The State Electric Boards that run India’s power system have become a laughing stock and are swathed in fiscal red ink. This is largely due to poor bill collection and the persistent practice of state politicians who offer free electricity to farmers. Because of this, most local distribution firms are effectively bankrupt. Primarily, this is due to politicians insisting that big chunks of the population, especially farmers, are to get free power. To top this off, there are many Indians who get away with simply stealing power.
- they are swathed in red ink as politicians offer free power to rural areas
- local distribution firms are bankrupt and can’t afford to collect bills
- of poor bill collection and state politicians offering free electricity to farmers
- politicians are giving free power to rural areas and those in urban areas steal power
Choose the correct statement.
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
India’s energy sector is in crisis. This crisis is due to collectivism. While India possesses the fifth largest coal reserves in the world, coal is only procured by a state-owned monopoly which continually fails to boost output. To make it worse, the coal is in turn used by publicly-run companies who produce the power and distribute it. Often, these companies are bankrupt and run at a significant deficit, which in turn is passed on to the urban consumer through higher tariffs. One other problem that also affects this is that coal suppliers are often sidelined with delays in getting environmental clearances to mine this resource.
At the same time, government grants free electricity to farmers and many politicians are reluctant to do away with these grants, which ultimately drains the power companies and leave them in a state of mounting debt.
Another problem affecting the coal industry is that it is riddled with trade unionism and gangs who steal coal, including employees who collude to steal the fuel. This is while state power boards that operate the grid, usually lose about a third of all the power generated to theft and another third is lost to rural customers who pay subsidised prices or get their power for free.
The State Electric Boards that run India’s power system have become a laughing stock and are swathed in fiscal red ink. This is largely due to poor bill collection and the persistent practice of state politicians who offer free electricity to farmers. Because of this, most local distribution firms are effectively bankrupt. Primarily, this is due to politicians insisting that big chunks of the population, especially farmers, are to get free power. To top this off, there are many Indians who get away with simply stealing power.
- Publicly-run power companies are often bankrupt and run at a deficit.
- Privately-run power companies operate at deficit and are bankrupt.
- Publicly-run power companies are making a profit and saving money.
- Publicly-run power companies are bankrupt and run at a significant profit.
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (v).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- skyscraper
- column
- architectural
- castle
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (vii).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- account
- copy
- piece
- pictures
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (ix).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- spell-binding
- killing
- cajoling
- grabbing
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (iv).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- foreign
- alien
- carried
- imported
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (i).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- ample
- broad
- rich
- spacious
Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (iii).
India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.
- heritage
- background
- custom
- right
In her childhood, Mary Kom was very interested in
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- bollywood actresses
- boxing
- athletics
- her studies
What did Mary Kom open to teach girls how to defend themselves?
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- A fight club in Imphal
- Fight clubs all over India
- A boxing school for girls
- A female-only fight club
Mary Kom is also called “Magnificent Mary” because she
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- is India’s only woman’s boxer who qualified for the Olympics
- is a boxer from India
- is the only woman to win a medal in 6 world championships for boxing
- she wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable”
Priyanka Chopra was nominated by Mary Kom to
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- assist her as a ring-side trainer and coach
- serve as brand ambassador for Mary Kom’s female-only fight club
- serve as brand ambassador for Mary Kom’s businesses
- portray Mary Kom in all movies about her
Why did Mary Kom quit school?
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- She was unable to pass her exam.
- She did not wish to reappear for the exams.
- She went to another school.
- She had already graduated from Churanchandpur College.
How many times did Mary Kom win the World Amateur Boxing Championship?
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- 5 times
- 6 times
- 1 time
- 4 times
Who inspired Mary Kom to become a boxer?
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- Priyanka Chopra
- Tonpa Kom
- M. Narjit Singh
- Dingko Singh
Why is Mary Kom famous in India?
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- She is the only woman boxer from India.
- She qualified and won a medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Priyanka Chopra starred in a movie about her life.
- She wrote a biography titled “Unbreakable”.
Which state does Mary Kom come from?
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- New Delhi
- Manipur
- Sikkim
- Punjab
Where was Mary Kom going when she first met her husband?
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom was born on March 1, 1983. She is a five time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships for boxing. She is also called “Magnificent Mary”. This is largely due to her past performance in boxing, but also due to her being the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the flyweight (51 kg) category and won the bronze medal. She has been ranked number 4 in the AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category. After the 2012 Olympics, Kom wrote an autobiography titled “Unbreakable” in 2013. In 2014, a motion picture was produced starring Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra titled “Mary Kom”.
She has also started a female-only fight club in the city of Imphal to teach girls how to defend themselves against sexual assault and other types of violence. She has nominated Priyanka Chopra to serve as the brand ambassador to spread her academy all over the country.
Kom was born in Kangethei, in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Her parents worked the jhum fields in the area and are named Tonpa and Mangte Akham Kom. She was educated at Loktak Christian Model High School in Moraing where she completed her primary education. From there, she attended St. Xavier Catholic School in Moirang where she attended studies from class VI to class VIII standard. She then went on to attend Adimjati High School in Imphal for class IX and X. She was unable to pass her exam and as a result, she decided to quit school as she did not wish to reappear for the exams. Subsequently, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churanchandpur College.
Kom had a very keen interest in athletics since childhood. It was Dingko Singh who inspired her to become a boxer in 2000. She began training under M. Narjit Singh, Manipur State Boxing Coach at Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have twin sons. They first met in 2001, when Kom was in New Delhi on her way to the National Games in Punjab. At the time, Onler was studying at Delhi University. After 4 years of dating, they married in 2005.
- New Delhi
- National Games in Punjab
- National Games in Manipur
- National Tournament at Delhi University
According to the passage, coal is procured by a
Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
India’s energy sector is in crisis. This crisis is due to collectivism. While India possesses the fifth largest coal reserves in the world, coal is only procured by a state-owned monopoly which continually fails to boost output. To make it worse, the coal is in turn used by publicly-run companies who produce the power and distribute it. Often, these companies are bankrupt and run at a significant deficit, which in turn is passed on to the urban consumer through higher tariffs. One other problem that also affects this is that coal suppliers are often sidelined with delays in getting environmental clearances to mine this resource.
At the same time, government grants free electricity to farmers and many politicians are reluctant to do away with these grants, which ultimately drains the power companies and leave them in a state of mounting debt.
Another problem affecting the coal industry is that it is riddled with trade unionism and gangs who steal coal, including employees who collude to steal the fuel. This is while state power boards that operate the grid, usually lose about a third of all the power generated to theft and another third is lost to rural customers who pay subsidised prices or get their power for free.
The State Electric Boards that run India’s power system have become a laughing stock and are swathed in fiscal red ink. This is largely due to poor bill collection and the persistent practice of state politicians who offer free electricity to farmers. Because of this, most local distribution firms are effectively bankrupt. Primarily, this is due to politicians insisting that big chunks of the population, especially farmers, are to get free power. To top this off, there are many Indians who get away with simply stealing power.
- monopoly of private companies
- single private company
- state-owned monopoly
- monopoly of foreign companies