Questions
Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (D) as your answer.
Culture and traditions (A)/ have giving the Indians (B)/ their sense of unity. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Find the correctly spelt word.
- Mischievous
- Mischevious
- Mischivious
- Mischiiveous
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
Lack of livelihood opportunities in rural areas leads to migration of ________ to urban areas.
- folk
- people
- tribes
- masses
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word 'passive'.
- agitated
- quiet
- active
- inert
Plural of the word 'tooth' is
- teeth
- teethed
- tooths
- toothed
Past tense of the word 'accept' is
- accepts
- accepted
- accepting
- acceptance
Feminine gender of the word 'nephew' is
- granddaughter
- daughter
- niece
- sister
Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.
Most logical paradoxes are known to be invalid arguments, but are __________ valuable in promoting critical thinking.
- stiller
- still
- stillest
- stilling
Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.
I want to keep this project a secret, so you ________ stop talking about it.
- shall
- should
- will
- would
Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (D) as your answer.
Food and public distribution (A)/ systems plays a vital role (B)/ in management of food economy. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (D) as your answer.
Man's intense exploitation (A)/ has greatly altered the (B)/ original vegetation cover. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.
Mere creation of smaller states out of the existing ________ ones does not guarantee good governance.
- major
- large
- greater
- bigger
Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.
Electronic cash transfer system is an ambitious project to _________ corruption.
- pan
- shrink
- curtail
- minimise
Directions: Find the part of the sentence having an error. If there is no error, mark (D) as your answer.
Knowledge comes (A)/ with primarily (B)/ from sensory experience. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: Find the part of the sentence having an error. If there is no error, mark (D) as your answer.
The climate of (A)/ a country varies (B)/ with latitudes. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Fill blank (iii).
Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.
Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.
- many times
- anytime
- every time
- sometimes
Fill blank (iv).
Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.
Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.
- pond
- lake
- sea
- blue
Fill blank (ii).
Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.
Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.
- spot
- shot
- drop
- see
Fill blank (i).
Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.
Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.
- sky
- skies
- wind
- clouds
Fill blank (v).
Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.
Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.
- whether
- season
- weather
- temperature