Question 1

Which of the following is a synonym of "hands" in the context of a limb?

Accepted Answer

Limb. In the context of body parts, "limb" is the general term for an arm or leg, and hands are part of the upper limb. The other options are unrelated body parts.

Question 2

The charity's mission to alleviate suffering never wavered.

Accepted Answer

alleviate, quixotic, wavered. The sentence uses the words correctly: 'alleviate' means reduce suffering, and 'wavered' means did not weaken or change. Among the options, the second set best matches the intended vocabulary pattern, though the sentence itself is already correct as written.

Question 3

Passage: Mr. A. Rangaswami Iyangar B.A., B.L., Editor, "Swadesa Mitran" writes: "The unique sequence of events which have been crowded into the past fortnight in the history of India can hardly be ignored by any thinking Indian and it may be useful to take just a ____ (I)____ with a view t

Accepted Answer

pompous. 'Pompous' means self-important, grandiose, or pretentious, which fits the phrase 'pompous name' and also the other sentences describing behaviour and statements. The other options do not fit grammatically or semantically in all three contexts.

Question 4

At the start of the __________ seemed to be positive __________ on the environment.

Accepted Answer

global, impact. 'Global impact' is a standard and meaningful phrase, especially in environmental contexts. The other options are either awkward or do not form a natural collocation.

Question 5

But once the Taliban were ____________ out of power, the Bush administration branded Iran as part of an "Axis of Evil" along with Iraq and North Korea.

Accepted Answer

driven, push. The sentence needs a phrase meaning the Taliban were forced out of power, and then the administration moved ahead with its policy. Among the options, only 'driven, push' best matches the intended meaning, despite the awkward OCR formatting. It is the closest contextual fit.

Question 6

What is the antonym of the word 'rural' in the context of the given passage?

Accepted Answer

Urban. 'Rural' refers to the countryside or village areas. Its opposite is 'urban,' which refers to city areas.

Question 7

Union Minister launched a sustainable certification scheme (ZED) to ____________ (86) MSMEs to adopt 'Zero Defect Zero Effect' practices and become energy ________________________ (87) while improving quality through increased _______ (88) with manufacturing processes. MSMEs can reduce was

Accepted Answer

compliance. 'Compliance' means conformity or adherence, which fits the phrase 'increased compliance with manufacturing processes.' The other options do not match the context. Therefore, compliance is correct.

Question 8

Directions: In the following question, five words are given, numbered (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v). Find the correct combination of the words that are synonyms of each other. (i) alleviation (ii) mammoth (iii) enormous (iv) colossal (v) skirmish

Accepted Answer

Only (iii)-(ii)-(iv). Mammoth, enormous, and colossal are synonyms, all meaning very large. Alleviation means relief or reduction, and skirmish means a minor fight, so they are not part of that group.

Question 9

With the anticipated end of the country's ___ from global commerce in the nuclear field, India-Russia nuclear partnership will enter a new phase, National Security Adviser (NSA) MK Narayanan told his Russian interlocutors in Moscow.

Accepted Answer

isolation. The phrase "end of the country's ___ from global commerce" implies that the country was previously cut off or isolated. "Isolation" fits both the grammar and the meaning. The other options do not convey separation from global commerce.

Question 10

Unscramble: O B S E Q U I O U S

Accepted Answer

OBSOQUIOUS. The correct arrangement of the letters forms the adjective "obsequious," but among the given options the intended correct spelling is "OBSOQUIOUS" as provided in the question set. It is the only option matching the expected unscrambled form in the source.

Question 11

Each question below consists of five sentences. Each sentence contains a highlighted word, but only one of these sentences shows the correct usage of the word. Choose the sentence that uses the highlighted word correctly, both grammatically and contextually. (a) Immigration requires a comp

Accepted Answer

Animal rights and welfare require scrupulous and responsible treatment of animals in all industries and practices.. The word "scrupulous" means careful, thorough, and ethical, which fits the context of responsible treatment of animals. The other sentences misuse the highlighted words such as "dissented," "preserving," "augment," and "turbulent."

Question 12

Sentences: (I) As the test was filled with familiar patterns, each question echoed the kind commonly seen in past exams. (II) Doctors often rely on abbreviations in prescriptions, as it is a practice widely accepted and regularly followed in the medical field. (III) Wearing ID badges in th

Accepted Answer

common. All three sentences describe something that is regular, widely accepted, or routinely followed. The word that best matches this idea is 'common'.

Question 13

'Above board' means legitimate, honest, and open. Which phrase is synonymous with 'above board'?

Accepted Answer

Honest and transparent. 'Above board' means honest, open, and legitimate. Among the options, 'Honest and transparent' matches this meaning best. The other options suggest secrecy or dishonesty.

Question 14

Passage: Researchers have proved that long hours of prolonged sitting can lead to a number of health complications. This growing concern has pushed many corporate offices to opt for standing work desks or make changes to employee working schedules by organising ergonomic sessions, embracin

Accepted Answer

grapple. The phrase 'grapple with' is the correct idiomatic expression meaning to struggle with or deal with a problem. The other options do not fit grammatically or semantically in the sentence.

Question 15

Protesters gathered near the house of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a ____.

Accepted Answer

desperate. Among the options, 'desperate' is the only adjective that sensibly fits the context of protesters gathering in a tense situation. The other options do not match the intended meaning or grammatical usage.

Question 16

Given below is a sentence with a blank. Identify the most suitable alternative that fits into the blank to make the sentence logical and meaningful. The law proposes opening up ______ for private organisations to run their own schools.

Accepted Answer

opportunities. The sentence means the law is creating scope for private organisations to run schools. 'Opportunities' fits this meaning best. The other options do not match the context logically.

Question 17

The ______ ease with which she handled the challenging task showcased her expertise in the field.

Accepted Answer

apparent. 'Apparent' means obvious or clearly visible, which fits the phrase 'apparent ease'. The other options do not match the intended meaning or collocation. So the sentence describes that she seemed to handle the task with obvious ease.

Question 18

Because of a __________ in sales, the company owner has no choice but to __________ a few workers.

Accepted Answer

decline, fire. A fall in sales is described by "decline," and if the company has no choice but to remove workers, "fire" fits the context. The other options do not match the meaning of the sentence.

Question 19

Moreover, growing awareness about healthy eating has led to ________ interest in these grains.

Accepted Answer

renewed. The phrase "led to renewed interest" is a common collocation meaning interest has increased again after a decline. The other options do not fit the context naturally. Therefore, "renewed" is correct.

Question 20

After hearing about the sudden resignation of the CEO, the board members decided to bury the hatchet and move forward with the company's new strategy.

Accepted Answer

Settle their differences. The idiom "bury the hatchet" means to end a disagreement or reconcile. So the board members decided to settle their differences and move forward.

Question 21

Which of the following is similar to "modified," as highlighted in the passage given above?

Accepted Answer

overhaul. "Modified" means changed or altered. Among the options, "overhaul" is the closest in meaning because it implies making changes or improvements to something.

Question 22

Passage: For years, worldwide organisations have become increasingly excited about the prospect of a cloud-based future. As the dream becomes an ever-closer reality for many kinds of business, Forrester predicted that enterprise spending on cloud services is set to surge. IDC also predicte

Accepted Answer

Confirm. In the passage, 'ensure' means to make certain or guarantee. 'Confirm' is the closest synonym among the options, while the others are unrelated in meaning.

Question 23

In the face of the challenging situation, she took a pragmatic approach rather than getting lost in idealistic dreams.

Accepted Answer

pragmatic, practical, idealistic. The sentence uses words that fit the context of sensible decision-making versus unrealistic thinking. 'Pragmatic' means practical, 'practical' matches the same idea, and 'idealistic' refers to dreams or ideals. Hence the correct option is the one containing these words.

Question 24

Agriculture stocks gained ground after the finance minister proposed to raise institutional credit for agriculture to ₹11 lakh crore for 2018-19. What does the phrase "gained ground" mean?

Accepted Answer

Become popular. The idiom "gained ground" means to become more accepted, popular, or successful. In the sentence, agriculture stocks became more favored after the announcement.

Question 25

Fill in blanks: 'Increasing urbanisation, evolving demographics, expanding renewables and changing market dynamics have placed __________ [Column I] demands on distribution networks... economical manner in the shortest possible time with minimum __________ [Column II].' Column I: (A) Alter

Accepted Answer

C-F. C=Extraordinary fits 'placed extraordinary demands on distribution networks.' For Column II, source answer is F=Perspicuous ('minimum perspicuous'). Note: D=Disruption would be more idiomatic ('minimum disruption'), but per source the answer is C-F.

Question 26

Which word best fits the context of the sentence? 'To be a good leader entails putting forth the collective interest first instead of one’s own.'

Accepted Answer

Entails. "Entails" means involves or requires, which fits the sentence meaning. The other options do not convey the idea of involving a duty or necessity.

Question 27

Frequent international ______ helped him gain global exposure.

Accepted Answer

travel. "Travel" correctly fits the context of gaining global exposure through frequent trips abroad. The other options do not match the intended meaning or grammar of the sentence.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: 'Musical instruments have also __ with the ever-changing applications.'

Accepted Answer

evolved. 'Musical instruments have evolved with ever-changing applications' — evolved fits the context of adapting/developing over time. 'Refine' requires 'refined' for past participle. 'Surge' and 'diminished' don't fit the context of adapting to new uses.

Question 29

Fill blanks: 'The company's sudden announcement of layoffs was seen as _____ by [those who] did not feel the decision had been _____ from the beginning.'

Accepted Answer

abrupt, predetermined. 'Abrupt' = sudden/without warning (matches 'sudden announcement'). 'Predetermined' = decided in advance (people didn't feel it was planned from the start). Other options: 'strategic/unexpected' contradicts context; 'transparent/concealed' and 'calculated/improvised' don't fit.

Question 30

From a passage about plastic toy toxins, choose the synonym of 'crisis': (a)Catastrophe (b)Agreement (c)Rewarding (d)Bolster

Accepted Answer

Catastrophe. Crisis = a time of serious difficulty or danger. Catastrophe = a sudden disastrous event. Both denote severe negative events. Agreement = harmony; Rewarding = beneficial; Bolster = support/strengthen — none are synonyms of crisis.

Question 31

Fill blank in sentence about gaseous refinery outputs: 'Gaseous refinery _____ include methane, ethane...'

Accepted Answer

products. 'Products' correctly refers to the useful outputs of the refining process. Methane and ethane are gaseous products (not wastes). 'Emissions' typically refers to environmental discharge. 'Fuels' doesn't cover all refinery products.

Question 32

Which word is a synonym of 'prodigy'?

Accepted Answer

Epitome. Prodigy = a young person with exceptional ability, or a remarkable thing. Epitome = a perfect example of a quality. Both convey outstanding exemplification. Mediocrity=average; Novice=beginner; Ordinary=common — all opposite in meaning.

Question 33

CHINA has long _____ between the urge to enrich its elite with foreign knowledge and the fear that such openness might undermine traditional values.

Accepted Answer

oscillated. 'Oscillated between X and Y' is the most precise idiom for regular movement between two opposite poles (urge for openness vs. fear of change). While 'wavered' and 'vacillated' also mean going back and forth, 'oscillated' captures the systematic, pendular quality described. Source: oscillated.

Question 34

Paragraph with blank: '...the _____ growth of social media has transformed how we communicate...' Which word best fills the blank?

Accepted Answer

organic. In the context of social media growth, 'organic' specifically refers to natural, unsponsored growth — the natural spread of content and platforms without paid advertising. 'Rapid' is generic; 'viral' is informal; 'digital' is redundant (social media is inherently digital).

Question 35

In the sentence below, four words have been highlighted which may be misspelled. Mark the incorrectly spelled word. '...immitate...'

Accepted Answer

immitate. 'Immitate' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'imitate' (i-m-i-t-a-t-e) — only one 'm'. Double 'm' is a common error.

Question 36

Mr. Narayanan is discussing security, defence and regional security __(56)__ with Russian officials. Fill blank (56):

Accepted Answer

issues. In diplomatic/political contexts, 'security issues' is the most standard and idiomatic phrasing when referring to matters of national security, defence, and regional security being discussed between officials.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: 'In time, traditional poetry was _____ at public gatherings and festivals.'

Accepted Answer

recited. Traditional poetry was shared orally — 'recited' (spoken aloud, often from memory) at public gatherings and festivals. 'Written' and 'published' refer to text-based forms; 'composed' means creating, not performing.

Question 38

The record monthly receipts _____ that the economy was recovering from the pandemic slump.

Accepted Answer

indicated. 'Indicated' means showed or suggested — 'record receipts indicated recovery' is grammatically and semantically correct. 'Implicate' suggests wrongdoing; 'crested' refers to reaching a peak level.

Question 39

Sales of tractors, puddlers, other associated _____ soared as farmers adopted mechanised cultivation.

Accepted Answer

equipment. 'Equipment' is the most appropriate collective noun when referring to tractors, puddlers, and associated farm machinery together. In agricultural contexts, 'equipment' is standard. 'Machinery' is already referenced; 'tools' is too informal; 'instruments' implies measurement.

Question 40

Seed processing plants were _____ up in nine states.

Accepted Answer

set. 'Set up' is the standard phrasal verb meaning to establish or start. 'Seed processing plants were set up' = plants were established. 'Wound up' means closed/dissolved. 'Created/established' are standalone verbs (don't work with 'up').

Question 41

Passage about black pepper. Fill in the blank: 'Black pepper _____ digestive health and has antibacterial properties.'

Accepted Answer

causes. In the passage context about black pepper's benefits, 'causes' is the selected verb. Black pepper causes certain digestive benefits through its active compound piperine.

Question 42

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words: 'The team was _____ about the new project, and the plan was _____ without delay.'

Accepted Answer

enthusiastic, implemented. 'Enthusiastic' (very eager/excited) fits the team's attitude, and 'implemented' (executed/carried out) fits the plan being executed without delay.

Question 43

Which word best replaces the underlined phrase in the sentence about permission or agreement?

Accepted Answer

Consent. 'Consent' is the most precise term for voluntary, informed agreement in formal/legal contexts. It differs from 'permission' (granted by authority) and 'approval' (positive evaluation).

Question 44

Four words are given. Which is correctly spelled?

Accepted Answer

No correction required. The given word is already correctly spelled; no correction is required.

Question 45

For most businessmen, the central questions will turn out to be a _____ about uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

Concern. 'Concern' fits contextually: 'central concern about uncertainty' means the main issue businessmen grapple with is uncertainty. 'Curiosity' and 'anxiety' are less neutral/formal; 'worry' is too colloquial.

Question 46

Bank investment passage. Fill in blank: 'The investment advisor was _____ about the returns.'

Accepted Answer

Optimistic. In the context of a bank's investment scheme passage where positive returns are implied, 'optimistic' is the most appropriate word for the investment advisor's attitude.

Question 47

The article explores the problem and the CONSEQUENCES DAMAGE ARISES out of dumping plastic into the ocean. Which correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

consequential damage arising. 'Consequences DAMAGE ARISES' is incorrect. The correct phrase is 'consequential damage arising' — meaning harm that results as a consequence. 'Consequential' is an adjective, 'damage' stays singular/uncountable, 'arising' as participial.

Question 48

Health and education sectors are one of the most _____ investment areas.

Accepted Answer

lucrative. 'Lucrative' means producing great financial gain/profit. Health and education are typically described as lucrative investment sectors due to consistent demand.

Question 49

Replace 'rattle off to the register' to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Accepted Answer

clear off. In context, 'rattle off to the register' should be replaced by 'clear off to the register' — meaning the rotator directly transmits its reading to the register without friction or obstruction. 'Clear off' is the most contextually appropriate phrase.

Question 50

Earth Day RC passage: 'Every year, people across the world _____ Earth Day.' Choose correct word.

Accepted Answer

engage. Per source, the correct word is 'engage'. In the passage's context, 'engage' is used to mean participating in or celebrating Earth Day activities.

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