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Q1. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c, and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c, and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) Heavy
rain brought by cyclone Phailin, which hit the state coast led to floods in the
city.
rain brought by cyclone Phailin, which hit the state coast led to floods in the
city.
(b)
Mohapatra said the government had provided relief to the flood-hit by road
services and stooped air dropping operations.
Mohapatra said the government had provided relief to the flood-hit by road
services and stooped air dropping operations.
(c) The
Cyclone has claimed 21 lives.
Cyclone has claimed 21 lives.
(d) As
thousands of marooned people cried for food, the State Government in tandem
with Central agencies stepped up relief & rescue operations.
thousands of marooned people cried for food, the State Government in tandem
with Central agencies stepped up relief & rescue operations.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q2. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) Basic
problems of an economy are solved by a controlled and regulated price
mechanism.
problems of an economy are solved by a controlled and regulated price
mechanism.
(b) In mixed
economy, private and public sectors coexist.
economy, private and public sectors coexist.
(c) In mixed
economy, basic economy problems are solved by both, by price mechanism and
economic planning.
economy, basic economy problems are solved by both, by price mechanism and
economic planning.
(d) It is an
economy characterized by existence of certain features of both capitalistic and
socialistic economy.
economy characterized by existence of certain features of both capitalistic and
socialistic economy.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q3. Four
statements are given below, labeled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labeled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) Fifteen
or twenty years ago, there were few summer camps for children.
or twenty years ago, there were few summer camps for children.
(b) Some
camps are also operated by welfare societies, boy scouts and girl guides.
camps are also operated by welfare societies, boy scouts and girl guides.
(c) Because
even those were expensive; only the wealthy could afford to send their son and
daughter to them.
even those were expensive; only the wealthy could afford to send their son and
daughter to them.
(d) Within
the past ten years, however, the numbers of camps have greatly increased.
the past ten years, however, the numbers of camps have greatly increased.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q4. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) The
rainforest contains more than half of Earth’s plant and animal species, even
though rain forests cover only about 6% of the earth’s surface.
rainforest contains more than half of Earth’s plant and animal species, even
though rain forests cover only about 6% of the earth’s surface.
(b) Many of
the plants and foods in your home originated in the rainforests.
the plants and foods in your home originated in the rainforests.
(c) Common
house plants, such as bromeliads, African violets, periwinkle and the Christmas
cactus, began in the rain forest.
house plants, such as bromeliads, African violets, periwinkle and the Christmas
cactus, began in the rain forest.
(d) More
than 1,400 varieties of tropical plants are thought to be potential of tropical
are thought to be potential cures for cancer.
than 1,400 varieties of tropical plants are thought to be potential of tropical
are thought to be potential cures for cancer.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q5. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) Drivers
chew some intoxicant, smoke, use pills and consume special drinks mainly to
drive more, sleepless and deliver fast.
chew some intoxicant, smoke, use pills and consume special drinks mainly to
drive more, sleepless and deliver fast.
(b) A recent
survey has found that truck and other vehicle drivers working overtime use
intoxicants and suffer from health problems including sleeplessness and stress.
survey has found that truck and other vehicle drivers working overtime use
intoxicants and suffer from health problems including sleeplessness and stress.
(c) Around
27% of the drivers surveyed admitted that they consumed alcohol while driving,
another 10% said they chewed tobacco and 26% smoked beedi, the survey in the
states revealed.
27% of the drivers surveyed admitted that they consumed alcohol while driving,
another 10% said they chewed tobacco and 26% smoked beedi, the survey in the
states revealed.
(d) The
survey was conducted as part of a project by the Institute of Road Traffic
Education (IRTE) and Centre for Disease Control and Prevention of the US across
states including Rajasthan Maharashtra and the NCR.
survey was conducted as part of a project by the Institute of Road Traffic
Education (IRTE) and Centre for Disease Control and Prevention of the US across
states including Rajasthan Maharashtra and the NCR.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q6. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) The book
‘Knowing Christ Today’ by Dallas Willard deals with the disastrous effects of
divorcing the teachings of Jesus Christ and his people from the domain of human
knowledge.
‘Knowing Christ Today’ by Dallas Willard deals with the disastrous effects of
divorcing the teachings of Jesus Christ and his people from the domain of human
knowledge.
(b) Its aim
is to reposition the substantial teachings of Christianity (“Mere”
Christianity) as a body of knowledge in the contemporary world.
is to reposition the substantial teachings of Christianity (“Mere”
Christianity) as a body of knowledge in the contemporary world.
(c) It is
Dr. Willard’s hope that this book will put those who practice Christian
discipleship in a different and much stronger position, and that it will be
helpful for all areas of education, but especially for Christian schools,
colleges and universities.
Dr. Willard’s hope that this book will put those who practice Christian
discipleship in a different and much stronger position, and that it will be
helpful for all areas of education, but especially for Christian schools,
colleges and universities.
(d) In the process,
it explains what knowledge is, as compared to belief, commitment and
profession, and clarifies the difference it makes whether or not an area of
thought and practice is regarded as an area of knowledge.
it explains what knowledge is, as compared to belief, commitment and
profession, and clarifies the difference it makes whether or not an area of
thought and practice is regarded as an area of knowledge.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q7. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) The
“Dare to Lead” conference was attended by more than 150 women executives
spanning across various industries and touched upon issues pertaining to the
challenges faced by women in the corporate world.
“Dare to Lead” conference was attended by more than 150 women executives
spanning across various industries and touched upon issues pertaining to the
challenges faced by women in the corporate world.
(b) An
Executive Debani Ghosh said that women have to stop putting themselves down; no
one else can banish their insecurities for them.
Executive Debani Ghosh said that women have to stop putting themselves down; no
one else can banish their insecurities for them.
(c) Be
confident in your competence that you don’t need to play the gender card
anymore, equality can only be demanded if women themselves stop expecting any
special treatment.
confident in your competence that you don’t need to play the gender card
anymore, equality can only be demanded if women themselves stop expecting any
special treatment.
(d) From the
shop-flower to board room women have proven that they are skilled.
shop-flower to board room women have proven that they are skilled.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q8. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) Writers
do not always express in direct words what they want to say; they depend on the
common sense of the reader to be able to form total impression of whole
writing.
do not always express in direct words what they want to say; they depend on the
common sense of the reader to be able to form total impression of whole
writing.
(b) In a
comprehension exercise you may be asked all types of questions designed to test
your knowledge of the passage.
comprehension exercise you may be asked all types of questions designed to test
your knowledge of the passage.
(c) You may
be asked to give the facts and interpretation of these facts.
be asked to give the facts and interpretation of these facts.
(d) You may
be asked to express the meaning of word or phrase as it is used in the passage.
be asked to express the meaning of word or phrase as it is used in the passage.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q9. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) It is
tough to find another sports person who holds so many records, Given that
cricket is a sport driven by numbers.
tough to find another sports person who holds so many records, Given that
cricket is a sport driven by numbers.
(b) He has
made his fans fall in love with numbers because he kept clocking them one after
the other, with each figure seeming more incredible.
made his fans fall in love with numbers because he kept clocking them one after
the other, with each figure seeming more incredible.
(c) I
remember the time when he suffered the tennis elbow; it was a big concern for
us as he had missed many matches.
remember the time when he suffered the tennis elbow; it was a big concern for
us as he had missed many matches.
(d) 100 hundreds
in international cricket, 15,847 test runs, first to score a double hundred in
ODIs, most runs in World Cup the list goes on and on for him.
in international cricket, 15,847 test runs, first to score a double hundred in
ODIs, most runs in World Cup the list goes on and on for him.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q10. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) A
prototype of a thermoelectric refrigerant based on Peltier effect has been developed
in an Indian company which does not require a compressor, expansion valves,
absorbers or solution pumps necessary while using refrigerant liquid.
prototype of a thermoelectric refrigerant based on Peltier effect has been developed
in an Indian company which does not require a compressor, expansion valves,
absorbers or solution pumps necessary while using refrigerant liquid.
(b) The team
worked on the idea for one-and-a-half years at the college’s Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Development Centre.
worked on the idea for one-and-a-half years at the college’s Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Development Centre.
(c) They are
now ready with a prototype labelled ‘Photovoltaic-driven
refrigerator-cum-warmer.’
now ready with a prototype labelled ‘Photovoltaic-driven
refrigerator-cum-warmer.’
(d) The
device can achieve 200 degrees Celsius in a few seconds and cool down to 8
degrees Celsius in 40 minutes.
device can achieve 200 degrees Celsius in a few seconds and cool down to 8
degrees Celsius in 40 minutes.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q11. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given
options, choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) The NSA
says its online surveillance programs have played an instrumental role in
thwarting terrorism.
says its online surveillance programs have played an instrumental role in
thwarting terrorism.
(b) Even
when it’s encrypted, online data can still be heisted, but the information
looks like gibberish without the decoding keys.
when it’s encrypted, online data can still be heisted, but the information
looks like gibberish without the decoding keys.
(c) Facebook
also has said it’s cloaking its social networking network with greater
encryption, but hasn’t publicly set a timetable for getting all the added
protection in place.1
also has said it’s cloaking its social networking network with greater
encryption, but hasn’t publicly set a timetable for getting all the added
protection in place.1
(d) The
increased use of encryption technology is aimed at stymieing government
surveillance that may be occurring without the companies’ knowledge.
increased use of encryption technology is aimed at stymieing government
surveillance that may be occurring without the companies’ knowledge.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Q12. Four
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options,
choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
statements are given below, labelled a, b, c and d. Of these, three statements
are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options,
choose the option that does not fit the sequence.
(a) Bitcoin
is a decentralized digital currency which is an open source peer-to-peer
electronic mode of payment.
is a decentralized digital currency which is an open source peer-to-peer
electronic mode of payment.
(b) The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is, and rightly so, keeping an eye on the growing
popularity of Bitcoin and is adopting a wait-and-watch approach.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is, and rightly so, keeping an eye on the growing
popularity of Bitcoin and is adopting a wait-and-watch approach.
(c) With
many establishments in the United States, China and not to mention online sites
accepting Bitcoin, pressure will increase for its transaction in India.
many establishments in the United States, China and not to mention online sites
accepting Bitcoin, pressure will increase for its transaction in India.
(d) But it
is doubtful as to how long it can stay on the sidelines and observe the
developments without intervening.
is doubtful as to how long it can stay on the sidelines and observe the
developments without intervening.
(e) All
sentences are logically connected
sentences are logically connected
Directions
(13-15): In the following given sentences, Find out the error, if any.
(13-15): In the following given sentences, Find out the error, if any.
Q13. Had the
opportunity been given to him he will have proved successful.
opportunity been given to him he will have proved successful.
(a) Had the
opportunity
opportunity
(b) been
given to him
given to him
(c) he will
have
have
(d) proved
successful.
successful.
(e) No Error
Q14. The
Chairman approved the recommendations of the committee with partial modification.
Chairman approved the recommendations of the committee with partial modification.
(a) The
Chairman approved
Chairman approved
(b) the
recommendations
recommendations
(c) of the
committee
committee
(d) with
partial modification.
partial modification.
(e) No Error
Q15. The
person whom you met yesterday is one of my best friend.
person whom you met yesterday is one of my best friend.
(a) The
person whom
person whom
(b) you met
yesterday
yesterday
(c) is one
of
of
(d) my best
friend.
friend.
(e) No Error
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