BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 — Previous Year Paper
All 148 questions of BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 — Previous Year Paper with the correct answer from the official answer key and a solution, in English and Hindi. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the paper as a timed online test.
Q1BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Kerala is just the place for you if you love variety. There is something here to please everyone. You are sure to fall in love with the serene beauty of Kerala's magical backwaters. When you have experienced that, you can sample the excitement of Kerala's bustling cities or retreat into the villages to see at first-hand how time can stand still. Better still, take a trip to the spice gardens in the hills, to inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms if that makes your tastebuds tingle and fills you with dreams of food, you need not worry. Kerala's cuisine is known for its spicy hot flavours. The coconut and the spices give the food - especially the seafood a pungency that is enhanced by tamarind. Your meal would be incomplete without appam, rasam, fish curry and some delicious payasam. To wash it down, sip the naturally refreshing water of a tender coconut. And when you had your fill, move into the markets to shop for gold, handicrafts, spices, cashew nuts and coffee. Bargain-hunters will never have a problem since English is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala.
Why is Kerala just the place for you if you love variety?
AThere is something here to please everyone
BKerala has magical backwaters
CKerala is very boring
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage says "There is something here to please everyone" and praises Kerala's magical backwaters as an example of its variety, so both (A) and (B) are supported; (C) contradicts the passage.
Q2BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Kerala is just the place for you if you love variety. There is something here to please everyone. You are sure to fall in love with the serene beauty of Kerala's magical backwaters. When you have experienced that, you can sample the excitement of Kerala's bustling cities or retreat into the villages to see at first-hand how time can stand still. Better still, take a trip to the spice gardens in the hills, to inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms if that makes your tastebuds tingle and fills you with dreams of food, you need not worry. Kerala's cuisine is known for its spicy hot flavours. The coconut and the spices give the food - especially the seafood a pungency that is enhanced by tamarind. Your meal would be incomplete without appam, rasam, fish curry and some delicious payasam. To wash it down, sip the naturally refreshing water of a tender coconut. And when you had your fill, move into the markets to shop for gold, handicrafts, spices, cashew nuts and coffee. Bargain-hunters will never have a problem since English is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala.
Why should you take a trip to the spice gardens in the hills?
ATo count the spices that are grown there
BTo buy some spices
CTo inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) To inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms
Explanation
The passage advises a trip to the spice gardens in the hills "to inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms"; counting or buying spices is not mentioned.
Q3BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Kerala is just the place for you if you love variety. There is something here to please everyone. You are sure to fall in love with the serene beauty of Kerala's magical backwaters. When you have experienced that, you can sample the excitement of Kerala's bustling cities or retreat into the villages to see at first-hand how time can stand still. Better still, take a trip to the spice gardens in the hills, to inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms if that makes your tastebuds tingle and fills you with dreams of food, you need not worry. Kerala's cuisine is known for its spicy hot flavours. The coconut and the spices give the food - especially the seafood a pungency that is enhanced by tamarind. Your meal would be incomplete without appam, rasam, fish curry and some delicious payasam. To wash it down, sip the naturally refreshing water of a tender coconut. And when you had your fill, move into the markets to shop for gold, handicrafts, spices, cashew nuts and coffee. Bargain-hunters will never have a problem since English is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala.
What is Kerala's cuisine known for?
AFor its bad taste
BFor being bland
CFor its spicy hot flavours
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) For its spicy hot flavours
Explanation
The passage states directly: "Kerala's cuisine is known for its spicy hot flavours."
Q4BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Kerala is just the place for you if you love variety. There is something here to please everyone. You are sure to fall in love with the serene beauty of Kerala's magical backwaters. When you have experienced that, you can sample the excitement of Kerala's bustling cities or retreat into the villages to see at first-hand how time can stand still. Better still, take a trip to the spice gardens in the hills, to inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms if that makes your tastebuds tingle and fills you with dreams of food, you need not worry. Kerala's cuisine is known for its spicy hot flavours. The coconut and the spices give the food - especially the seafood a pungency that is enhanced by tamarind. Your meal would be incomplete without appam, rasam, fish curry and some delicious payasam. To wash it down, sip the naturally refreshing water of a tender coconut. And when you had your fill, move into the markets to shop for gold, handicrafts, spices, cashew nuts and coffee. Bargain-hunters will never have a problem since English is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala.
What gives sea food its pungency?
ACoconut and spices
BCoconut & spices enhanced by tamarind
CAddition of cocacola
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
"The coconut and the spices give the food - especially the seafood - a pungency that is enhanced by tamarind", so both (A) and (B) describe it; Coca-Cola is not mentioned.
Q5BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Kerala is just the place for you if you love variety. There is something here to please everyone. You are sure to fall in love with the serene beauty of Kerala's magical backwaters. When you have experienced that, you can sample the excitement of Kerala's bustling cities or retreat into the villages to see at first-hand how time can stand still. Better still, take a trip to the spice gardens in the hills, to inhale the fragrance of fresh cardamoms if that makes your tastebuds tingle and fills you with dreams of food, you need not worry. Kerala's cuisine is known for its spicy hot flavours. The coconut and the spices give the food - especially the seafood a pungency that is enhanced by tamarind. Your meal would be incomplete without appam, rasam, fish curry and some delicious payasam. To wash it down, sip the naturally refreshing water of a tender coconut. And when you had your fill, move into the markets to shop for gold, handicrafts, spices, cashew nuts and coffee. Bargain-hunters will never have a problem since English is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala.
Why would foreign bargain-hunter visitors never face a problem in Kerala?
AMany foreign languages are spoken in Kerala
BHindi is the language of communication in the cities of kerala.
CEnglish is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) English is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala.
Explanation
The last line says bargain-hunters never have a problem "since English is spoken and understood everywhere in Kerala".
Q6BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
Fill in the blank with a suitable article (‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’):
If you reach _____ Airport on time, you will catch the flight.
Aa
Ban
Cthe
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) the
Explanation
"The" is used before a particular, known place; here a specific airport (the one you are flying from) is meant, so "the Airport".
Q7BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
Fill in the blank with a suitable article (‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’):
You should go for _____ early morning walk.
Athe
Ba
Can
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) an
Explanation
"Early" begins with a vowel sound, so the indefinite article "an" is used: "an early morning walk".
Q8BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
If 30th April is Tuesday, what day of the week would be 10th May?
AMonday
BThursday
CSaturday
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
30 April to 10 May is 10 days (1 day to 1 May + 9 more). 10 = 7 + 3, so Tuesday + 3 = Friday, which is not among the options.
Q9BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
रतन और अजय एक ही स्कूल के छात्र थे। रतन गरीब था और अजय धनी। रतन गरीब होकर भी पढ़ने में तेज था। सभी शिक्षक उसके व्यवहार से प्रसन्न रहते थे। इसके विपरीत अजय बहुत नटखट था। पढ़ने के बदले खेलने-कूदने और बदमाशी में अधिक मन लगाता था। रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे। इसलिए रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने के लिए सलाह देता था। अजय शिक्षकों की बात नहीं मानता था। एक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था। रतन ने दौड़कर अजय को रोकना चाहा। इतने ही में एक मोटर के नीचे वह गिर गया।
रतन ने दौड़कर अजय को क्यों रोकना चाहा?
Aरतन अजय से प्यार करता था
Bरतन और अजय एक ही स्कूल में पढ़ते थे
Cएक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) एक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था
Explanation
गद्यांश के अनुसार अजय रतन से नाराज होकर भाग रहा था, इसलिए रतन ने दौड़कर उसे रोकना चाहा।
Q10BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
रतन और अजय एक ही स्कूल के छात्र थे। रतन गरीब था और अजय धनी। रतन गरीब होकर भी पढ़ने में तेज था। सभी शिक्षक उसके व्यवहार से प्रसन्न रहते थे। इसके विपरीत अजय बहुत नटखट था। पढ़ने के बदले खेलने-कूदने और बदमाशी में अधिक मन लगाता था। रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे। इसलिए रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने के लिए सलाह देता था। अजय शिक्षकों की बात नहीं मानता था। एक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था। रतन ने दौड़कर अजय को रोकना चाहा। इतने ही में एक मोटर के नीचे वह गिर गया।
रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने के लिए क्यों सलाह देता था?
Aदिली दोस्त होने के कारण
Bएक स्कूल में पढ़ने के कारण
Cभाई होने के कारण
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) दिली दोस्त होने के कारण
Explanation
गद्यांश में कहा गया है कि रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे, 'इसलिए' रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने की सलाह देता था।
Q11BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
रतन और अजय एक ही स्कूल के छात्र थे। रतन गरीब था और अजय धनी। रतन गरीब होकर भी पढ़ने में तेज था। सभी शिक्षक उसके व्यवहार से प्रसन्न रहते थे। इसके विपरीत अजय बहुत नटखट था। पढ़ने के बदले खेलने-कूदने और बदमाशी में अधिक मन लगाता था। रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे। इसलिए रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने के लिए सलाह देता था। अजय शिक्षकों की बात नहीं मानता था। एक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था। रतन ने दौड़कर अजय को रोकना चाहा। इतने ही में एक मोटर के नीचे वह गिर गया।
रतन कैसा छात्र था?
Aगरीब
Bपढ़ने में तेज
Cसमझदार
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
गद्यांश के अनुसार रतन गरीब था और 'गरीब होकर भी पढ़ने में तेज था'; अतः (A) और (B) दोनों सही हैं। 'समझदार' शब्द गद्यांश में नहीं है।
Q12BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
रतन और अजय एक ही स्कूल के छात्र थे। रतन गरीब था और अजय धनी। रतन गरीब होकर भी पढ़ने में तेज था। सभी शिक्षक उसके व्यवहार से प्रसन्न रहते थे। इसके विपरीत अजय बहुत नटखट था। पढ़ने के बदले खेलने-कूदने और बदमाशी में अधिक मन लगाता था। रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे। इसलिए रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने के लिए सलाह देता था। अजय शिक्षकों की बात नहीं मानता था। एक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था। रतन ने दौड़कर अजय को रोकना चाहा। इतने ही में एक मोटर के नीचे वह गिर गया।
रतन और अजय आपस में क्या थे?
Aदोस्त
Bदिली दोस्त
Cभाई
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) दिली दोस्त
Explanation
गद्यांश में स्पष्ट लिखा है – 'रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे।' भाई होने का कोई उल्लेख नहीं है।
Q13BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
रतन और अजय एक ही स्कूल के छात्र थे। रतन गरीब था और अजय धनी। रतन गरीब होकर भी पढ़ने में तेज था। सभी शिक्षक उसके व्यवहार से प्रसन्न रहते थे। इसके विपरीत अजय बहुत नटखट था। पढ़ने के बदले खेलने-कूदने और बदमाशी में अधिक मन लगाता था। रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे। इसलिए रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने के लिए सलाह देता था। अजय शिक्षकों की बात नहीं मानता था। एक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था। रतन ने दौड़कर अजय को रोकना चाहा। इतने ही में एक मोटर के नीचे वह गिर गया।
सभी शिक्षक रतन से क्यों प्रसन्न रहते थे?
Aरतन की निर्धनता के कारण
Bरतन के परिश्रमी होने के कारण
Cरतन के व्यवहार के कारण
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) रतन के व्यवहार के कारण
Explanation
गद्यांश के अनुसार 'सभी शिक्षक उसके व्यवहार से प्रसन्न रहते थे', अर्थात् रतन के व्यवहार के कारण।
Q14BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
रतन और अजय एक ही स्कूल के छात्र थे। रतन गरीब था और अजय धनी। रतन गरीब होकर भी पढ़ने में तेज था। सभी शिक्षक उसके व्यवहार से प्रसन्न रहते थे। इसके विपरीत अजय बहुत नटखट था। पढ़ने के बदले खेलने-कूदने और बदमाशी में अधिक मन लगाता था। रतन और अजय दिली दोस्त थे। इसलिए रतन अजय को अच्छा छात्र बनने के लिए सलाह देता था। अजय शिक्षकों की बात नहीं मानता था। एक बार रतन से नाराज होकर अजय भाग रहा था। रतन ने दौड़कर अजय को रोकना चाहा। इतने ही में एक मोटर के नीचे वह गिर गया।
अजय किस काम में अधिक मन लगाता था?
Aझगड़ने में
Bपढ़ने में
Cदौड़ने में
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E) उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
अजय पढ़ने के बदले 'खेलने-कूदने और बदमाशी' में अधिक मन लगाता था; ये शब्द किसी विकल्प में नहीं हैं, इसलिए 'कोई नहीं' सही है।
Q15BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
शिवाजी भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक थे। उनका उद्देश्य महाराणा प्रताप के उद्देश्य से भी उच्च था। वे अपने कार्यों में सफल रहे। वे केवल वीर ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ भी थे। उन्होंने लोगों में एक राष्ट्र की भावना भर दी और मराठा राज्य की स्थापना की। वे कट्टर हिन्दु थे तो भी दूसरे के धर्म और संस्कृति का आदर करते थे। उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण सभी लोग उनका आदर करते थे। हम लोगों को उनके जीवन से शिक्षा लेनी चाहिए।
शिवाजी वीर होने के साथ और क्या थे?
Aएक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ
Bश्रेष्ठ विचारक
Cकुशल सम्राट
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ
Explanation
गद्यांश में कहा गया है – 'वे केवल वीर ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ भी थे।'
Q16BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
शिवाजी भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक थे। उनका उद्देश्य महाराणा प्रताप के उद्देश्य से भी उच्च था। वे अपने कार्यों में सफल रहे। वे केवल वीर ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ भी थे। उन्होंने लोगों में एक राष्ट्र की भावना भर दी और मराठा राज्य की स्थापना की। वे कट्टर हिन्दु थे तो भी दूसरे के धर्म और संस्कृति का आदर करते थे। उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण सभी लोग उनका आदर करते थे। हम लोगों को उनके जीवन से शिक्षा लेनी चाहिए।
शिवाजी ने लोगों में कौन सी भावना भर दी?
Aहिन्दुत्व की
Bएक राष्ट्र की
Cवीरता की
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) एक राष्ट्र की
Explanation
गद्यांश के अनुसार शिवाजी ने लोगों में 'एक राष्ट्र की भावना' भर दी और मराठा राज्य की स्थापना की।
Q17BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
शिवाजी भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक थे। उनका उद्देश्य महाराणा प्रताप के उद्देश्य से भी उच्च था। वे अपने कार्यों में सफल रहे। वे केवल वीर ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ भी थे। उन्होंने लोगों में एक राष्ट्र की भावना भर दी और मराठा राज्य की स्थापना की। वे कट्टर हिन्दु थे तो भी दूसरे के धर्म और संस्कृति का आदर करते थे। उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण सभी लोग उनका आदर करते थे। हम लोगों को उनके जीवन से शिक्षा लेनी चाहिए।
शिवाजी कौन थे?
Aभारत का पराक्रमी योद्धा
Bभारत के महान् वीरों में से एक
Cभारत का महान् सम्राट्
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक
Explanation
गद्यांश की पहली पंक्ति है – 'शिवाजी भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक थे।'
Q18BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
शिवाजी भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक थे। उनका उद्देश्य महाराणा प्रताप के उद्देश्य से भी उच्च था। वे अपने कार्यों में सफल रहे। वे केवल वीर ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ भी थे। उन्होंने लोगों में एक राष्ट्र की भावना भर दी और मराठा राज्य की स्थापना की। वे कट्टर हिन्दु थे तो भी दूसरे के धर्म और संस्कृति का आदर करते थे। उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण सभी लोग उनका आदर करते थे। हम लोगों को उनके जीवन से शिक्षा लेनी चाहिए।
लोग शिवाजी का आदर क्यों करते थे?
Aउनकी वीरता के कारण
Bकट्टर हिन्दू होने के कारण
Cउनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण
Explanation
गद्यांश में स्पष्ट है – 'उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण सभी लोग उनका आदर करते थे।'
Q19BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
शिवाजी भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक थे। उनका उद्देश्य महाराणा प्रताप के उद्देश्य से भी उच्च था। वे अपने कार्यों में सफल रहे। वे केवल वीर ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ भी थे। उन्होंने लोगों में एक राष्ट्र की भावना भर दी और मराठा राज्य की स्थापना की। वे कट्टर हिन्दु थे तो भी दूसरे के धर्म और संस्कृति का आदर करते थे। उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण सभी लोग उनका आदर करते थे। हम लोगों को उनके जीवन से शिक्षा लेनी चाहिए।
इनमें ‘राजनीतिज्ञ’ शब्द का अर्थ है –
Aवह नीति जिससे राज्य का संचालन होता है
Bवह नीति जिससे शासन का संचालन होता है
Cराजनीति से सम्बन्धित नीति
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E) उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
'राजनीतिज्ञ' का अर्थ है राजनीति का ज्ञाता या जानकार व्यक्ति (राजनीति + ज्ञ)। दिए गए विकल्प 'नीति' का अर्थ बताते हैं, व्यक्ति का नहीं, इसलिए 'कोई नहीं'।
Q20BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
निम्नलिखित अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए:
शिवाजी भारत के महान् वीरों में से एक थे। उनका उद्देश्य महाराणा प्रताप के उद्देश्य से भी उच्च था। वे अपने कार्यों में सफल रहे। वे केवल वीर ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अच्छे राजनीतिज्ञ भी थे। उन्होंने लोगों में एक राष्ट्र की भावना भर दी और मराठा राज्य की स्थापना की। वे कट्टर हिन्दु थे तो भी दूसरे के धर्म और संस्कृति का आदर करते थे। उनके अच्छे गुणों के कारण सभी लोग उनका आदर करते थे। हम लोगों को उनके जीवन से शिक्षा लेनी चाहिए।
इनमें अपठित गद्यांश का शीर्षक है –
Aशिवाजी की राष्ट्रीय चेतना
Bशिवाजी का जीवन
Cशिवाजी का पराक्रम
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) शिवाजी का जीवन
Explanation
गद्यांश शिवाजी की वीरता, राजनीति, राष्ट्र-भावना, धार्मिक सहिष्णुता और गुणों, यानी उनके पूरे जीवन का परिचय देता है, इसलिए 'शिवाजी का जीवन' उपयुक्त शीर्षक है।
Q21BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
इनमें व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा है –
Aनदी
Bगंगा
Cब्रह्मपुत्र
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
किसी विशेष व्यक्ति, स्थान या वस्तु का नाम व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा है। 'गंगा' और 'ब्रह्मपुत्र' विशेष नदियों के नाम हैं, जबकि 'नदी' जातिवाचक संज्ञा है।
Q22BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
इनमें उत्तमपुरुष सर्वनाम है –
Aमैं
Bतू
Cवह
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) मैं
Explanation
बोलने वाला अपने लिए जो सर्वनाम प्रयोग करता है (मैं, हम) वह उत्तम पुरुष है। 'तू' मध्यम पुरुष और 'वह' अन्य पुरुष है।
Q23BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
‘दुकान पर कोई नहीं था।’ वाक्य में किस कारक का चिह्न प्रयुक्त हुआ है?
Aअपादानकारक
Bसम्बन्धकारक
Cअधिकरण कारक
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) अधिकरण कारक
Explanation
'पर' और 'में' अधिकरण कारक के चिह्न हैं; 'दुकान पर' स्थान (आधार) बताता है।
Q24BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
इनमें तत्सम शब्द है –
Aबच्चा
Bपुष्प
Cचौदह
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) पुष्प
Explanation
'पुष्प' संस्कृत का मूल (तत्सम) शब्द है। 'बच्चा' और 'चौदह' (चतुर्दश से) तद्भव/देशज रूप हैं।
Q25BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
इनमें शुद्ध शब्द है –
Aनिरपराधी
Bप्रमाणिक
Cमहत्व
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E) उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
तीनों अशुद्ध हैं: शुद्ध रूप 'निरपराध', 'प्रामाणिक' और 'महत्त्व' हैं, इसलिए 'कोई नहीं'।
Q26BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
इनमें ‘उत्कृष्ट’ शब्द का विपरीतार्थक शब्द है –
Aनिकृष्ट
Bअधम
Cनीच
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) निकृष्ट
Explanation
'उत्कृष्ट' (श्रेष्ठ) का विलोम 'निकृष्ट' है। 'अधम' और 'नीच' क्रमशः 'उत्तम' और 'ऊँच' के विलोम माने जाते हैं।
Q27BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
इनमें शुद्ध वाक्य है –
Aकिसी भी आदमी को भेज दो
Bहम तो अवश्य जायेंगे
Cयह कविता अनेक भाव प्रकट करती है
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) यह कविता अनेक भाव प्रकट करती है
Explanation
'यह कविता अनेक भाव प्रकट करती है' व्याकरण की दृष्टि से शुद्ध है। 'किसी भी आदमी' में 'भी' अनावश्यक है, शुद्ध रूप 'किसी आदमी को भेज दो' है।
Q28BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
इनमें ‘जल’ शब्द का पर्यायवाची शब्द है –
Aजीवन
Bअमृत
Cपानी
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
'जल' के पर्यायवाची हैं – पानी, नीर, वारि, अम्बु, तोय, जीवन, अमृत आदि; अतः तीनों विकल्प सही हैं।
Q29BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
‘जहाँ लोगों का मिलन हो’ वाक्यखण्ड के लिए एक शब्द है –
Aमेला
Bसम्मेलन
Cमेल
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) सम्मेलन
Explanation
जहाँ लोगों का मिलन (एकत्र होना) हो, उसे 'सम्मेलन' कहते हैं।
Q30BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · Language
‘खटाई में पड़ना’ मुहावरे का अर्थ है –
Aझमेले में पड़ना
Bचैन मिलना
Cविघ्न आना
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) झमेले में पड़ना
Explanation
'खटाई में पड़ना' का अर्थ है किसी काम का झमेले या अनिश्चितता में पड़ जाना, यानी टल जाना।
General Studies 38 questions
Q31BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which of the following is the value of (x + 1/x)²?निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा (x + 1/x)² का मान है ?
Ax² + 1/x²x² + 1/x²
Bx² − 1/x²x² − 1/x²
Cx² + 1/x² + 1x² + 1/x² + 1
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E)None of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
(x + 1/x)² = x² + 2·x·(1/x) + 1/x² = x² + 1/x² + 2. None of the options has the +2 term.(x + 1/x)² = x² + 2·x·(1/x) + 1/x² = x² + 1/x² + 2। किसी भी विकल्प में +2 वाला पद नहीं है।
Q32BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
An article is at 10% more than the CP. If discount of 10% is allowed then which of the following is right ?एक लेख सीपी से 10% अधिक पर है। यदि 10% की छूट की अनुमति है तो निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा सही है ?
A1% gain1% लाभ
B1% loss1% हानि
Cno gain no lossन लाभ न हानि
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)1% loss1% हानि
Explanation
Marked price = 1.10 × CP; after 10% discount SP = 1.10 × 0.90 = 0.99 × CP, i.e. a 1% loss.अंकित मूल्य = 1.10 × क्रय मूल्य; 10% छूट के बाद विक्रय मूल्य = 1.10 × 0.90 = 0.99 × क्रय मूल्य, अर्थात 1% हानि।
Q33BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
By what number should 81 be divided to get a perfect cube ?पूर्ण घन प्राप्त करने के लिए 81 को किस संख्या से विभाजित किया जाना चाहिए ?
A33
B66
C77
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)33
Explanation
81 = 3⁴; dividing by 3 gives 27 = 3³, a perfect cube.81 = 3⁴; 3 से भाग देने पर 27 = 3³ मिलता है, जो एक पूर्ण घन है।
Q34BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The difference between two whole numbers is 66. The ratio of the two numbers is 2:5. The two numbers are :दो पूर्ण संख्याओं के बीच का अंतर 66 है। दोनों संख्याओं का अनुपात 2:5 है। दोनों संख्याएँ हैं :
A60 and 660 और 6
B100 and 33100 और 33
C110 and 44110 और 44
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E)None of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
Let the numbers be 2k and 5k; 5k − 2k = 3k = 66, so k = 22 and the numbers are 44 and 110. Option (C) lists them as 110 and 44 (order 5:2), which is presumably why the official key marks None of the above.माना संख्याएँ 2k और 5k हैं; 5k − 2k = 3k = 66, अतः k = 22 और संख्याएँ 44 और 110 हैं। विकल्प (C) में इन्हें 110 और 44 (अनुपात 5:2) के क्रम में लिखा है, संभवतः इसी कारण आधिकारिक उत्तर कुंजी में "उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं" दिया गया है।
Q35BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
In a parallelogram ABCD, angle A and angle B are in the ratio 1:2. Find the angle A.एक समांतर चतुर्भुज ABCD में, कोण A और कोण B का अनुपात 1:2 है। कोण A ज्ञात कीजिए।
A30°30°
B45°45°
C60°60°
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C)60°60°
Explanation
Adjacent angles of a parallelogram are supplementary: A + B = 180°, with A:B = 1:2, so A = 180/3 = 60°.समांतर चतुर्भुज के आसन्न कोण संपूरक होते हैं: A + B = 180°, और A:B = 1:2, अतः A = 180/3 = 60°।
Q36BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The height of a cylinder whose radius is 7 cm and the total surface area is 968 cm² is:एक बेलन की ऊंचाई जिसकी त्रिज्या 7 सेमी है और कुल सतह क्षेत्रफल 968 सेमी² है :
A15 cm15 सेमी
B17 cm17 सेमी
C19 cm19 सेमी
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)15 cm15 सेमी
Explanation
TSA = 2πr(r + h) = 2 × 22/7 × 7 × (7 + h) = 44(7 + h) = 968, so 7 + h = 22 and h = 15 cm.कुल पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल = 2πr(r + h) = 2 × 22/7 × 7 × (7 + h) = 44(7 + h) = 968, अतः 7 + h = 22 और h = 15 सेमी।
Q37BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
If (−3)ᵐ⁺¹ × (−3)⁵ = (−3)⁷, then the value of m is:यदि (−3)ᵐ⁺¹ × (−3)⁵ = (−3)⁷, तो m का मान है ?
A55
B77
C11
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)11
Explanation
Same base: (m + 1) + 5 = 7, so m = 1.आधार समान है: (m + 1) + 5 = 7, अतः m = 1।
Q38BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
If x and y are inversely proportional, then:यदि x और y व्युत्क्रमानुपाती हैं, तो :
Ay/x = constanty/x = स्थिरांक
Bxy = constantxy = स्थिरांक
Cx/y = constantx/y = स्थिरांक
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (B)xy = constantxy = स्थिरांक
Explanation
If x and y are inversely proportional, y = k/x, so their product xy = k stays constant; y/x = constant describes direct proportion.यदि x और y व्युत्क्रमानुपाती हैं, तो y = k/x, अतः उनका गुणनफल xy = k स्थिर रहता है; y/x = स्थिरांक सीधे अनुपात (समानुपात) को दर्शाता है।
Q39BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
A piece of wire of resistance R is cut into 5 equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. If the equivalent resistance of the combination is R', then the ratio R/R' is ___प्रतिरोध R के किसी तार के टुकड़े पांच बराबर भागों में काटे जाते हैं। इन टुकड़ों को फिर पार्श्व क्रम में संयोजित कर देते हैं। यदि संयोजन का तुल्य प्रतिरोध R' है तो R/R' अनुपात का मान क्या होगा ?
A1/251/25
B1/51/5
C2525
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)2525
Explanation
Each part has resistance R/5; five equal parts in parallel give R' = (R/5)/5 = R/25, so R/R' = 25.प्रत्येक भाग का प्रतिरोध R/5 है; पाँच बराबर भागों को समांतर क्रम में जोड़ने पर R' = (R/5)/5 = R/25, अतः R/R' = 25।
Q40BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
An electric heater of resistance 8 Ω draws 15 A current from a service mains for 2 hours. What will be the rate at which heat is developed in the heater?8 Ω प्रतिरोध का कोई विद्युत हीटर विद्युत मेन्स में 2 घंटे तक 15A विद्युतधारा लेता है। हीटर में उत्पन्न ऊष्मा की दर क्या होगी ?
A220 watt220 watt
B120 watt120 watt
C210 watt210 watt
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (E)None of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
Power P = I²R = 15² × 8 = 1800 W, which is not among the options.शक्ति P = I²R = 15² × 8 = 1800 W, जो विकल्पों में नहीं है।
Q41BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading small letters found in the dictionary ?किसी शब्दकोष में लिखे छोटे अक्षरों को पढ़ते समय आप निम्न में से कौन सा लेन्स पसन्द करेंगे ?
AA convex lens of 50 cm50 cm फोकस दूरी का उत्तल लेन्स
BA concave lens of 50 cm50 cm फोकस दूरी का अवतल लेन्स
CA concave lens of 5 cm5 cm फोकस दूरी का अवतल लेन्स
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (E)None of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
Reading small print needs a magnifying glass, i.e. a convex lens of short focal length (such as 5 cm). A 50 cm convex lens magnifies little and concave lenses diminish, so none of the listed lenses is the right choice.छोटे अक्षर पढ़ने के लिए आवर्धक लेंस, अर्थात कम फोकस दूरी (जैसे 5 cm) का उत्तल लेंस चाहिए। 50 cm का उत्तल लेंस बहुत कम आवर्धन करता है और अवतल लेंस छवि को छोटा करते हैं, इसलिए सूचीबद्ध लेंसों में से कोई भी सही विकल्प नहीं है।
Q42BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The human eye forms the image of an object at its ________निम्नलिखित में से किस भाग पर किसी वस्तु का प्रतिबिम्ब बनता है ?
ACorneaकार्निया
BIrisपरितारिका
CRetinaदृष्टि पटल
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)Retinaदृष्टि पटल
Explanation
The eye lens focuses light on the retina, where the image is formed and converted into nerve signals; the cornea and iris only refract and control light.नेत्र लेंस प्रकाश को दृष्टि पटल (रेटिना) पर फोकस करता है, जहाँ प्रतिबिंब बनता है और तंत्रिका संकेतों में बदल जाता है; कार्निया और परितारिका केवल प्रकाश को अपवर्तित और नियंत्रित करते हैं।
Q43BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system in human beings ?निम्नलिखित में से कौन मादा जनन तंत्र का भाग नहीं है ?
AOvaryअंडाशय
BUterusगर्भाशय
CVas deferensशुक्रवाहिका
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)Vas deferensशुक्रवाहिका
Explanation
The vas deferens is part of the male reproductive system (it carries sperm from the testis). Ovary and uterus are female organs.शुक्रवाहिका नर जनन तंत्र का भाग है (यह वृषण से शुक्राणुओं को ले जाती है)। अंडाशय और गर्भाशय मादा अंग हैं।
Q44BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The anther contains _________परागकोश में होते हैं ............
ASepalsबाह्यदल
BOvulesअंडाशय
CPollen grainsपरागकण
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)Pollen grainsपरागकण
Explanation
The anther is the part of the stamen that produces and contains pollen grains; ovules are in the ovary and sepals are outer floral leaves.परागकोश पुंकेसर का वह भाग है जो परागकणों का निर्माण करता है और उन्हें धारण करता है; बीजांड अंडाशय में होते हैं और बाह्यदल फूल के बाहरी पत्ते जैसे भाग हैं।
Q45BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Asexual reproduction takes place through budding in ______अलैंगिक जनन मुकुलन द्वारा होता है ______
AAmoebaअमीबा में
BYeastयीस्ट में
CPlasmodiumप्लाज्मोडियम में
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (B)Yeastयीस्ट में
Explanation
Yeast reproduces by budding. Amoeba reproduces by binary fission and Plasmodium by multiple fission.यीस्ट मुकुलन द्वारा जनन करता है। अमीबा द्विखंडन द्वारा और प्लाज्मोडियम बहुखंडन द्वारा जनन करता है।
Q46BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which one of the following types of medicines used for treating indigestion ?अपच का उपचार करने के लिए निम्न में से किस औषधि का उपयोग होता है ?
AAntibioticप्रतिजैविक
BAntacidप्रतिअम्ल
CAnalgesicपीड़ाहारी
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (B)Antacidप्रतिअम्ल
Explanation
Antacids neutralise excess stomach acid and relieve indigestion. Antibiotics fight bacteria and analgesics relieve pain.प्रतिअम्ल (एंटासिड) पेट के अतिरिक्त अम्ल को उदासीन करते हैं और अपच से राहत देते हैं। प्रतिजैविक जीवाणुओं से लड़ते हैं और पीड़ाहारी दर्द कम करते हैं।
Q47BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The task of processing citizenship applications under the CAA will be undertaken byCAA के अन्तर्गत नागरिकता प्रक्रिया के लिए आवेदन और निष्पादन किस के द्वारा किया जायेगा ?
APostal Departmentडाक विभाग द्वारा
BCensus Departmentजनगणना विभाग द्वारा
CCentral Security IBकेन्द्रीय सुरक्षा आई.बी. द्वारा
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D)More than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
Under the CAA Rules, 2024, applications are examined by district-level committees headed by the Department of Posts and an empowered committee headed by the Director of Census Operations, so both (A) and (B) are involved.CAA नियम, 2024 के अंतर्गत आवेदनों की जाँच डाक विभाग की अध्यक्षता वाली जिला स्तरीय समितियाँ और जनगणना संचालन निदेशक की अध्यक्षता वाली अधिकार प्राप्त समिति करती हैं, इसलिए (A) और (B) दोनों शामिल हैं।
Q48BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
In which of the following country India launched its UPI ?निम्न में से किस देश में भारत ने अपना UPI चालू किया है ?
AThailandथाईलेन्ड
BMyanmarम्यान्मार
CMauritiusमोरीसस
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)Mauritiusमोरीसस
Explanation
In February 2024 India launched UPI services in Mauritius (along with Sri Lanka), as listed in option (C).फरवरी 2024 में भारत ने मॉरीशस (श्रीलंका के साथ) में UPI सेवाएँ शुरू कीं, जैसा कि विकल्प (C) में दिया गया है।
Q49BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
What is the name of space craft to be launched by ISRO in 2024 to carry astronauts ?इसरो द्वारा 2024 में अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों सहित भेजने वाले अंतरिक्षयान का नाम है ______
AAkashyanआकाशयान
BGaganyanगगनयान
CBhramyanब्रह्मयान
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (B)Gaganyanगगनयान
Explanation
Gaganyaan is ISRO's human spaceflight mission to carry Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit.गगनयान इसरो का मानव अंतरिक्ष उड़ान मिशन है, जिसमें भारतीय अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों को पृथ्वी की निचली कक्षा में ले जाया जाएगा।
Q50BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which country is not a member of G 7 ?कौन सा देश G 7 का सदस्य नहीं है ?
ARussiaरसीया
BCanadaकनाडा
CUSAयू.एस.ए
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)Russiaरसीया
Explanation
The G7 members are the USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Russia was suspended from the G8 in 2014, so it is not a member.G7 के सदस्य अमेरिका, कनाडा, ब्रिटेन, फ्रांस, जर्मनी, इटली और जापान हैं। रूस को 2014 में G8 से निलंबित कर दिया गया था, इसलिए वह सदस्य नहीं है।
Q51BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The process involved in achieving Green hydrogen isहरित हायड्रोजन प्राप्ति का कौन सा तरीका है ?
AElectrolysisइलेक्ट्रोलायसिस
BDehydrogenesisडीहायड्रोजेनेसिस
CDehydrationनिर्जलीकरण
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)Electrolysisइलेक्ट्रोलायसिस
Explanation
Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using electricity from renewable sources such as solar or wind.हरित हाइड्रोजन का उत्पादन सौर या पवन जैसे नवीकरणीय स्रोतों की बिजली से जल के विद्युत अपघटन (इलेक्ट्रोलिसिस) द्वारा किया जाता है।
Q52BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
In cost of living index parameter 2024 which country is better than India ?2024 के जीवित सूचकांक आकलन में कौन सा देश भारत से बेहतर है ?
ANigeriaनाइजीरिया
BPakistanपाकिस्तान
CBangladeshबंग्लादेश
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)Pakistanपाकिस्तान
Explanation
In the 2024 cost-of-living index (Numbeo), Pakistan was ranked the cheapest country, with a lower cost of living than India, so the key treats Pakistan as better on this measure.2024 के जीवन-यापन लागत सूचकांक (Numbeo) में पाकिस्तान को सबसे सस्ता देश माना गया, जहाँ जीवन-यापन की लागत भारत से कम है, इसलिए कुंजी में इस पैमाने पर पाकिस्तान को बेहतर माना गया है।
Q53BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Who supported Gandhiji in Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 in support of farmers ?किसानों के हित में गांधीजी ने 1917 में चम्पारन सत्याग्रह किसके सहयोग से किया था ?
ABirsa Mundaबिरसा मुण्डा
BRajendra Prasadराजेन्द्र प्रसाद
CSatya Narayan Sinhaसत्यनारायण सिन्हा
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)Rajendra Prasadराजेन्द्र प्रसाद
Explanation
Rajendra Prasad was among the lawyers and leaders who worked closely with Gandhiji during the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 for the indigo farmers.राजेन्द्र प्रसाद उन वकीलों और नेताओं में से थे जिन्होंने 1917 के चम्पारन सत्याग्रह में नील की खेती करने वाले किसानों के लिए गांधीजी के साथ मिलकर काम किया।
Q54BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which is the moon-like planet ?चन्द्रमा सदृश्य ग्रह कौन-सा है ?
AMercuryबुध
BMarsमंगल
CEarthपृथ्वी
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)Mercuryबुध
Explanation
Mercury looks like the Moon: it has almost no atmosphere and its surface is heavily cratered.बुध चंद्रमा जैसा दिखता है: इसका वायुमंडल लगभग नहीं के बराबर है और इसकी सतह पर बहुत अधिक क्रेटर (गड्ढे) हैं।
Q55BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
On the basis of fossils which is the origin place of man ?जीवाश्म के आधार पर मानव उत्पत्ति केन्द्र कौन-सा है ?
ARift valley of Africaअफ्रीका की रिफ्ट घाटी
BCentral Asiaमध्य एशिया
CJerusalemजेरुसलम
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)Rift valley of Africaअफ्रीका की रिफ्ट घाटी
Explanation
The oldest human fossils (e.g., at Olduvai Gorge and other East African sites) come from the Rift Valley of Africa, considered the cradle of mankind.सबसे पुराने मानव जीवाश्म (जैसे ओल्डुवाई गॉर्ज और पूर्वी अफ्रीका के अन्य स्थलों पर) अफ्रीका की रिफ्ट घाटी से मिले हैं, जिसे मानव जाति का पालना माना जाता है।
Q56BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
In India dry point settlement is found inभारत में शुष्क विन्दु बस्ती मिलती है
AFlood prone areaबाढ़ क्षेत्रों में
BBikanerबिकानेर में
CAravali regionअरावली प्रदेश
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D)More than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
Dry-point settlements grow on raised dry ground in areas that flood or are marshy; the official key accepts more than one of the listed regions.शुष्क बिंदु बस्तियाँ उन क्षेत्रों में ऊँची सूखी भूमि पर बसती हैं जहाँ बाढ़ आती है या दलदल होता है; आधिकारिक कुंजी सूचीबद्ध क्षेत्रों में से एक से अधिक को स्वीकार करती है।
Q57BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
In which district of Bihar Paddy crop production is maximum ?बिहार के किस जिलें में धान का उत्पादन सर्वाधिक होता है ?
ABhojpurभोजपुर
BRohtasरोहतास
CNalandaनालन्दा
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)Rohtasरोहतास
Explanation
Rohtas is the leading paddy-producing district of Bihar and is called the 'Rice Bowl of Bihar'.रोहतास बिहार का सबसे अधिक धान उत्पादन करने वाला जिला है और इसे 'बिहार का चावल का कटोरा' कहा जाता है।
Q58BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
On which mountain is Tehran situated ?तेहरान किस पर्वत पर स्थित है ?
AAlburzएलबुर्ज
BZagrosजैग्रोस
CMakranमकरान
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)Alburzएलबुर्ज
Explanation
Tehran lies at the southern foot of the Alborz (Elburz) mountains in northern Iran.तेहरान उत्तरी ईरान में अलबुर्ज (एल्बुर्ज) पर्वतों के दक्षिणी तल पर स्थित है।
Q59BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats of India is :भारत के पूर्वी घाट की सबसे ऊँची चोटी है :
AAnai Mudiअनाई मुडी
BKanchenjungaकंचनजंगा
CMahendragiriमहेन्द्रगिरि
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E)None of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
Official BPSC final answer key: (E), with the remark that the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is Jindhagada (Arma Konda), which is not among the options.बिहार लोक सेवा आयोग (BPSC) की आधिकारिक अंतिम उत्तर कुंजी: (E), टिप्पणी के साथ कि पूर्वी घाट की सबसे ऊँची चोटी जिंदगढ़ा (अर्मा कोंडा) है, जो विकल्पों में नहीं है।
Q60BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna ?इनमें से कौन–सा कथन वनस्पतियों और जीवों की कमी का वैध कारण नहीं है ?
AAgricultural expansionकृषिगत फैलाव
BLarge scale development projectsवृहद पैमाने पर योजनाओं का विकास
CGrazzing and fuel wood collectionचराई और जलाने की लकड़ी का एकभीकरण
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C)Grazzing and fuel wood collectionचराई और जलाने की लकड़ी का एकभीकरण
Explanation
NCERT notes that grazing and fuelwood collection by local people are often blamed but are not a major cause of forest depletion compared with agricultural expansion and large development projects.NCERT के अनुसार स्थानीय लोगों द्वारा चराई और ईंधन की लकड़ी का संग्रह अक्सर दोषी ठहराया जाता है, परंतु कृषि विस्तार और बड़ी विकास परियोजनाओं की तुलना में यह वनों के ह्रास का प्रमुख कारण नहीं है।
Q61BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
In which district of Bihar silk textile production is maximum ?बिहार के किस जिले में रेशमी वस्त्र का उत्पादन सर्वाधिक होता है ?
AMadhubaniमधुबनी
BBhagalpurभागलपुर
CAurangabadऔरंगाबाद
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)Bhagalpurभागलपुर
Explanation
Bhagalpur is famous for Tussar silk and is known as the 'Silk City' of India.भागलपुर तसर रेशम के लिए प्रसिद्ध है और इसे भारत की 'रेशम नगरी' (सिल्क सिटी) कहा जाता है।
Q62BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Who was the viceroy of India during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre ?जलियांवाला बाग कांड के दौरान भारत का वायसराय कौन था ?
ALord Curzonलार्ड कर्जन
BLord Chelmsfordलार्ड चेम्सफोर्ड
CLord Irwinलार्ड इरविन
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Lord Chelmsford was Viceroy (1916-1921) when the Jallianwala Bagh massacre happened on 13 April 1919.लॉर्ड चेम्सफोर्ड वायसराय (1916-1921) थे जब 13 अप्रैल 1919 को जलियांवाला बाग हत्याकांड हुआ।
Q63BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The first President of the Indian National Congress was:भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कंग्रेस के पहले अध्यक्ष थे :
ADadabhai Naorojiदादाभाई नौरोजी
BW. C. Bonnerjeeडब्लू. सी. बोनर्जी
CBadruddin Tyabjiबदरुद्दीन तैय्यबजी
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)W. C. Bonnerjeeडब्लू. सी. बोनर्जी
Explanation
W. C. Bonnerjee presided over the first INC session at Bombay in December 1885.डब्ल्यू. सी. बनर्जी ने दिसंबर 1885 में बंबई में आयोजित कांग्रेस के प्रथम अधिवेशन की अध्यक्षता की।
Q64BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Who among the following is also known as the Grand old man of India ?निम्नलिखित में से किसको ‘ग्रैण्ड ओल्ड मैन आफ इंडिया’ के नाम से भी जाना जाता है ?
ABal Gangadhar Tilakबाल गंगाधर तिलक
BDadabhai Naorojiदादा भाई नौरोजी
CGopal Krishna Gokhaleगोपाल कृष्ण गोखले
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)Dadabhai Naorojiदादा भाई नौरोजी
Explanation
Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'; he also gave the drain theory.दादाभाई नौरोजी को 'भारत के वयोवृद्ध पुरुष' (ग्रैंड ओल्ड मैन ऑफ इंडिया) के नाम से जाना जाता है; उन्होंने धन के निष्कासन का सिद्धांत भी दिया।
Q65BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Which of the following movements was started by M. K. Gandhi ?निम्नलिखित में से कौन से आंदोलन एम. के.गांधी द्वारा शुरू किए गए थे ?
AQuit India Movementभारत छोड़ो आंदोलन
BNon cooperation movementअसहयोग आंदोलन
CSwadesi movementस्वदेशी आंदोलन
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D)More than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
Gandhiji launched the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920) and the Quit India Movement (1942). The Swadeshi Movement began in 1905 against the Partition of Bengal, before Gandhi's return.गांधीजी ने असहयोग आंदोलन (1920) और भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन (1942) शुरू किए। स्वदेशी आंदोलन 1905 में बंगाल विभाजन के विरोध में शुरू हुआ था, जो गांधीजी के भारत लौटने से पहले की बात है।
Q66BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Who was the leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha ?बारदोली सत्याग्रह का नेता कौन था ?
ASardar Vallabhbhai Patelसरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल
BBal Gangadhar Tilakबाल गंगाधर तिलक
CJawaharlal Nehruजवाहर लाल नेहरु
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)Sardar Vallabhbhai Patelसरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल
Explanation
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) against increased land revenue and got the title 'Sardar' from it.सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल ने बढ़ाए गए भू-राजस्व के विरुद्ध बारदोली सत्याग्रह (1928) का नेतृत्व किया और इसी से उन्हें 'सरदार' की उपाधि मिली।
Q67BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
Who among the following is not associated with Home rule movement ?निम्नलिखित में से कौन होम रूल आंदोलन से सम्बद्ध नही था ?
AAnnie Besantएनी बिसेंट
BBal Gangadhar Tilakबाल गंगाधर तिलक
CSarojini Naiduसरोजनी नायडू
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E)None of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
Annie Besant and Tilak founded the Home Rule Leagues (1916), and Sarojini Naidu was also an active member of the movement, so all three are associated with it.एनी बेसेंट और तिलक ने होम रूल लीग (1916) की स्थापना की, और सरोजिनी नायडू भी इस आंदोलन की सक्रिय सदस्य थीं, इसलिए तीनों इससे जुड़े हैं।
Q68BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) English Class 11-12 · General Studies
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) was founded in 1936 in Bihar under the leadership of :1936 में अखिल भारतीय किसान सभा (ए.आई. के. एस.) की स्थापना बिहार में किसके नेतृत्व में हुई थी ?
ADr. Rajendra Prasadडॉ. राजेन्द्र प्रसाद
BJai Prakash Narayanजय प्रकाश नारायण
CSwami Sahajanand Saraswatiस्वामी सहजानंद सरस्वती
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, who started the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929, became the first president of the All India Kisan Sabha formed in 1936.स्वामी सहजानंद सरस्वती, जिन्होंने 1929 में बिहार प्रांतीय किसान सभा की शुरुआत की थी, 1936 में बनी अखिल भारतीय किसान सभा के पहले अध्यक्ष बने।
Spenser's 'Astrophel' is written on the death of __
AArthur Hallam
BJohn Dryden
CShakespeare
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Spenser's 'Astrophel' (1595) is a pastoral elegy on the death of Sir Philip Sidney (1586), who had written 'Astrophel and Stella'. None of Hallam, Dryden or Shakespeare is the subject.
Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration; its opposite is litotes, an understatement that affirms something by denying its opposite (for example 'not bad' for 'good').
Mrs Malaprop in Sheridan's 'The Rivals' says 'He is the very pineapple of politeness', using 'pineapple' for 'pinnacle'. Such comic misuse of a similar-sounding word is called a malapropism.
Two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed one is known as _________
AIambic
BDactylic
CAnapaestic
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Anapaestic
Explanation
An anapaest is a foot of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed one (da-da-DUM), so the metre is anapaestic. A dactyl is the reverse (DUM-da-da) and an iamb is one unstressed plus one stressed syllable.
Gerard Manley Hopkins coined the term 'curtal sonnet' for his shortened sonnet of ten and a half lines (in the proportion of 6 + 4.5), as in 'Pied Beauty'.
Rhyme royal is a stanza of seven lines of iambic pentameter rhyming ababbcc, introduced by Chaucer (Troilus and Criseyde) and used by James I of Scotland.
The label 'The Movement' for the 1950s group of poets such as Larkin, Amis and Davie was coined in 1954 by J.D. Scott, literary editor of 'The Spectator'. None of Esslin, Eliot or Leavis coined it.
Julia Kristeva coined the term 'intertextuality' in the late 1960s, developing Bakhtin's ideas: every text is a mosaic of quotations and a transformation of other texts.
'Venus and Adonis' is Shakespeare's narrative poem and 'Astrophel and Stella' is Sidney's sonnet sequence, but 'The Cenci' is a verse tragedy by P.B. Shelley, not Blake. As (A) and (B) are both correct, the answer is (D).
Robert Herrick, Richard Lovelace and Sir John Suckling are all Cavalier poets, the royalist poets of Charles I's time. As more than one option is correct, the answer is (D).
The 1798 'Lyrical Ballads' opens with Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and closes with Wordsworth's 'Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey'.
T.S. Eliot dedicated 'The Waste Land' to Ezra Pound as 'il miglior fabbro' ('the better craftsman'), acknowledging Pound's editing of the poem. The phrase comes from Dante.
Which of the following is/are not correctly matched?
AMarlowe - Edward II
BWebster - Richard III
CThomas Kyd - Henry IV
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Marlowe did write 'Edward II', but 'Richard III' and 'Henry IV' are plays by Shakespeare, not by Webster or Kyd. Two pairs are wrongly matched, so the answer is (D).
Who is the writer of "The Postcolonial Shakespeare"?
AHarold Bloom
BStephen Greenblatt
CAnia Loomba
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Ania Loomba
Explanation
'Post-colonial Shakespeares' (1998) was edited by Ania Loomba (with Martin Orkin), and Loomba is the critic best known for postcolonial readings of Shakespeare.
What is the name of the author whose story "Sarrasine" Roland Barthes examines?
ATolstoy
BNabokov
CMaxim Gorky
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
In 'S/Z' (1970) Roland Barthes analyses Balzac's novella 'Sarrasine' line by line. Balzac is not among Tolstoy, Nabokov or Gorky, so the answer is (E).
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
A1837: Queen Victoria ascends the throne
B1853: Repeal of Corn Laws
C1860: Outbreak of Crimean War
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) 1837: Queen Victoria ascends the throne
Explanation
Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837. The Corn Laws were repealed in 1846 and the Crimean War broke out in 1853, so only (A) is correctly matched.
Matthew Arnold classified human society into three main classes__
AUpper, Middle, Lower
BBarbarians, Philistines, Populace
CAristocracy, Plutocracy, Workers
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Barbarians, Philistines, Populace
Explanation
In 'Culture and Anarchy' Matthew Arnold divided English society into the Barbarians (aristocracy), the Philistines (middle class) and the Populace (working class).
An endowment is a gift of money or property, such as a bequest, given to provide a benefit or income. The key accepts both 'Benefit' and 'Bequest', so the answer is (D).
Choose the correct passive voice of this sentence - "Let me write a letter"
AA letter will be written
BI will be written a letter
CA letter is written by me
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
An active imperative with 'Let' becomes 'Let + object + be + past participle' in the passive, so 'Let me write a letter' becomes 'Let a letter be written by me', which is not among the options.
Choose the incorrect sentence/s among the following
AI wish I had had a gun then
BI wish I had a gun now
CI wish I had not had a gun then
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D); however, all three sentences are grammatical ('I wish I had had / had not had' refers to the past and 'I wish I had' to the present), so (E) seems the better answer. The key treats more than one of the sentences as incorrect.
The official remark says (D) follows grammatical rules: 'Three fives is fifteen' is acceptable because a multiplication statement may take a singular verb, and two subjects joined by 'and' take a plural verb, so 'Slow and steady win the race' is correct while 'Time and tide waits' is not. Note that the proverb is usually quoted as 'Slow and steady wins the race'.
Correct answer: (B) You, he and I will watch movie tonight
Explanation
When pronouns of different persons come together, the order is second person, third person, first person (2-3-1) out of courtesy, so 'You, he and I will watch movie tonight' is correct.
The Judge said to the witness, "Tell the truth."
Which one of the following would be the correct indirect narration of the above sentence?
AThe judge ordered the witness to tell the truth
BThe judge requested the witness why don't you tell the truth
CThe judge advised the witness let the truth be told
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) The judge ordered the witness to tell the truth
Explanation
An imperative in direct speech is reported with a verb such as 'ordered' or 'told' and an infinitive: 'The judge ordered the witness to tell the truth.'
AThe could not see neither the sunrise nor the sunset
BThey could saw neither the sunrise or the sunset
CThey could see neither the sunrise nor the sunset
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) They could see neither the sunrise nor the sunset
Explanation
'Neither ... nor' is the correct pair and the modal 'could' takes the base form 'see', so 'They could see neither the sunrise nor the sunset' is correct. (A) has a double negative and (B) uses 'saw' and 'neither ... or'.
A vendetta is a prolonged bitter quarrel or feud. The key accepts both 'bickering' and 'squabble' as words for quarrelling, so the answer is (D); 'forgiveness' is the opposite.
'A paradise with perfect bliss' is known as_______
ASanatorium
BElysium
CCrematorium
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Elysium
Explanation
Elysium (the Elysian Fields of Greek myth) is a place or state of perfect happiness, a paradise. A sanatorium is a health resort and a crematorium is where bodies are burnt.
AGandhiji, the father of the nation, was assassinated in 1948
BGandhiji the father of the nation was, assassinated in 1948
CGandhiji the father, of the nation, was assassinated, in 1948
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Gandhiji, the father of the nation, was assassinated in 1948
Explanation
'The father of the nation' is a phrase in apposition to 'Gandhiji' and must be enclosed in commas; no comma is needed before the verb or before 'in 1948'.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The reformer must know that what moves people is the authentic life, not mere writing. The newspaper and journals that Tilak and other reformers ran, the books they wrote, sold little, but had enormous effect. Their writing was known to reflect and be just an extension of, their exemplary lives. It was the authenticity of their lives which lent weight to their message, to their example. All knew that their lives were an integral whole - they were not moral in public life and lack in private, not vice versa. They were not full of pious thoughts and sacred resolutions within the walls of a temple. A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life. But the writer, who sets out to use his pen to reform public life, cannot afford such dualities. Here is the testimony of one great man - about the influence of another, Lokmanya Tilak. “I believe that an editor who has anything worth saying and who commands a clientele cannot easily be hushed. He delivered his finished message as soon as he is put under duress. Tilak spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through columns of the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied thousand - fold by his imprisonment and his speech and his pen had acquired much greater power after he was discharged than before his imprisonment. By his death we have been editing his paper without pen and speech through the sacred resolution of the people to realize his life’s dream. He could possibly have done more if he were today in flesh preaching his view. Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the expression of this or that. Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise permanent living memorial by the fulfilment of his ambition in their lives”.
Which of the following is the general tendency of critics according to the passage?
Ato justify their criticism
Bto find fault in expression
Cto praise the writers and the reformers
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) to find fault in expression
Explanation
The quoted speaker says, 'Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the expression of this or that', so finding fault with expression is the critics' tendency.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The reformer must know that what moves people is the authentic life, not mere writing. The newspaper and journals that Tilak and other reformers ran, the books they wrote, sold little, but had enormous effect. Their writing was known to reflect and be just an extension of, their exemplary lives. It was the authenticity of their lives which lent weight to their message, to their example. All knew that their lives were an integral whole - they were not moral in public life and lack in private, not vice versa. They were not full of pious thoughts and sacred resolutions within the walls of a temple. A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life. But the writer, who sets out to use his pen to reform public life, cannot afford such dualities. Here is the testimony of one great man - about the influence of another, Lokmanya Tilak. “I believe that an editor who has anything worth saying and who commands a clientele cannot easily be hushed. He delivered his finished message as soon as he is put under duress. Tilak spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through columns of the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied thousand - fold by his imprisonment and his speech and his pen had acquired much greater power after he was discharged than before his imprisonment. By his death we have been editing his paper without pen and speech through the sacred resolution of the people to realize his life’s dream. He could possibly have done more if he were today in flesh preaching his view. Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the expression of this or that. Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise permanent living memorial by the fulfilment of his ambition in their lives”.
According to the passage, a reformer becomes effective if ________
Ahe entertains the masses without any moral ideas
Bhe follows dogmatic conventions
Che condemns the authenticity of life
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
The passage says a reformer is effective when his own life is authentic and consistent with his message. None of the options (entertaining without morals, following dogma, condemning authenticity) says that, so the answer is (E).
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The reformer must know that what moves people is the authentic life, not mere writing. The newspaper and journals that Tilak and other reformers ran, the books they wrote, sold little, but had enormous effect. Their writing was known to reflect and be just an extension of, their exemplary lives. It was the authenticity of their lives which lent weight to their message, to their example. All knew that their lives were an integral whole - they were not moral in public life and lack in private, not vice versa. They were not full of pious thoughts and sacred resolutions within the walls of a temple. A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life. But the writer, who sets out to use his pen to reform public life, cannot afford such dualities. Here is the testimony of one great man - about the influence of another, Lokmanya Tilak. “I believe that an editor who has anything worth saying and who commands a clientele cannot easily be hushed. He delivered his finished message as soon as he is put under duress. Tilak spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through columns of the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied thousand - fold by his imprisonment and his speech and his pen had acquired much greater power after he was discharged than before his imprisonment. By his death we have been editing his paper without pen and speech through the sacred resolution of the people to realize his life’s dream. He could possibly have done more if he were today in flesh preaching his view. Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the expression of this or that. Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise permanent living memorial by the fulfilment of his ambition in their lives”.
The word 'duress' used in the passage means __________.
Acoercion
Bconstraint
Cindependence
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
'Duress' means threats, force or restraint used to make someone act against their will, so both 'coercion' and 'constraint' fit; the answer is (D).
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The reformer must know that what moves people is the authentic life, not mere writing. The newspaper and journals that Tilak and other reformers ran, the books they wrote, sold little, but had enormous effect. Their writing was known to reflect and be just an extension of, their exemplary lives. It was the authenticity of their lives which lent weight to their message, to their example. All knew that their lives were an integral whole - they were not moral in public life and lack in private, not vice versa. They were not full of pious thoughts and sacred resolutions within the walls of a temple. A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life. But the writer, who sets out to use his pen to reform public life, cannot afford such dualities. Here is the testimony of one great man - about the influence of another, Lokmanya Tilak. “I believe that an editor who has anything worth saying and who commands a clientele cannot easily be hushed. He delivered his finished message as soon as he is put under duress. Tilak spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through columns of the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied thousand - fold by his imprisonment and his speech and his pen had acquired much greater power after he was discharged than before his imprisonment. By his death we have been editing his paper without pen and speech through the sacred resolution of the people to realize his life’s dream. He could possibly have done more if he were today in flesh preaching his view. Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the expression of this or that. Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise permanent living memorial by the fulfilment of his ambition in their lives”.
What is 'set out' used in the passage?
APhrasal verb
BGerund
CParticiple
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Phrasal verb
Explanation
'Set out' (to begin an undertaking with a purpose) is a verb plus an adverb particle with a single meaning, that is, a phrasal verb.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The reformer must know that what moves people is the authentic life, not mere writing. The newspaper and journals that Tilak and other reformers ran, the books they wrote, sold little, but had enormous effect. Their writing was known to reflect and be just an extension of, their exemplary lives. It was the authenticity of their lives which lent weight to their message, to their example. All knew that their lives were an integral whole - they were not moral in public life and lack in private, not vice versa. They were not full of pious thoughts and sacred resolutions within the walls of a temple. A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life. But the writer, who sets out to use his pen to reform public life, cannot afford such dualities. Here is the testimony of one great man - about the influence of another, Lokmanya Tilak. “I believe that an editor who has anything worth saying and who commands a clientele cannot easily be hushed. He delivered his finished message as soon as he is put under duress. Tilak spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through columns of the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied thousand - fold by his imprisonment and his speech and his pen had acquired much greater power after he was discharged than before his imprisonment. By his death we have been editing his paper without pen and speech through the sacred resolution of the people to realize his life’s dream. He could possibly have done more if he were today in flesh preaching his view. Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the expression of this or that. Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise permanent living memorial by the fulfilment of his ambition in their lives”.
Choose the verb form of the word 'authenticity' used in the passage.
AAuthenticate
BAuthenticated
CAuthentic
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The verb related to 'authenticity' is 'authenticate'; 'authenticated' is the past form of the same verb. The key accepts both, so the answer is (D).
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Cyber-world is ultimately ungovernable. This is alarming as well as convenient; sometimes, convenient because alarming. Some Indian politicians use it to great advantage. When there is an obvious failure in governance during a crisis, they deflect attention from their own incompetence towards the ungovernable. So, having failed to prevent nervous citizens from fleeing their cities of work by assuring them of proper protection, some national leaders are now busy trying to prove to one another and to panic-prone Indians, that a mischievous neighbour has been using the internet and social networking sites to spread dangerous rumours. And the Centre’s automatic reaction is to start blocking these sites and begin elaborate and potentially endless negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook about access to information. If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-makers of the cyber-world. Wasting time gathering proof, blocking vaguely suspicious websites, hurling accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral relations are ways of keeping busy with inessentials because one does not quite know what to do about the essentials of a difficult situation. Besides, only a fifth of the 245 websites blocked by the Centre mention the people of the Northeast or the violence in Assam. And if a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong with the nation and with how it is being governed. This is what its leaders should be addressing immediately, rather than making a wrongheaded display of their powers of censorship. It is just as absurd and part of the same syndrome, to try to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister’s Office. To describe such forms of humour and dissent as “misrepresenting” the PMO as if Twitterers would take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous than its parodists manage to. With the precedent for such action set recently by the chief minister of West Bengal, this is yet another proof that what Bengal thinks today India will think tomorrow. Using the cyber-world for flexing the wrongheaded is essentially not funny. It might even prove to be quite dangerously distracting.
The passage suggests different ways of keeping the public busy with 'inessentials'. Pick the odd one out.
Aby blocking websites
Bby blaming neighbouring countries
Cby worrying about bilateral relation
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D); the passage itself names blocking vaguely suspicious websites, hurling accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral relations as ways of keeping busy with inessentials, so none of the three is really the odd one out. The key treats more than one option as the answer.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Cyber-world is ultimately ungovernable. This is alarming as well as convenient; sometimes, convenient because alarming. Some Indian politicians use it to great advantage. When there is an obvious failure in governance during a crisis, they deflect attention from their own incompetence towards the ungovernable. So, having failed to prevent nervous citizens from fleeing their cities of work by assuring them of proper protection, some national leaders are now busy trying to prove to one another and to panic-prone Indians, that a mischievous neighbour has been using the internet and social networking sites to spread dangerous rumours. And the Centre’s automatic reaction is to start blocking these sites and begin elaborate and potentially endless negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook about access to information. If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-makers of the cyber-world. Wasting time gathering proof, blocking vaguely suspicious websites, hurling accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral relations are ways of keeping busy with inessentials because one does not quite know what to do about the essentials of a difficult situation. Besides, only a fifth of the 245 websites blocked by the Centre mention the people of the Northeast or the violence in Assam. And if a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong with the nation and with how it is being governed. This is what its leaders should be addressing immediately, rather than making a wrongheaded display of their powers of censorship. It is just as absurd and part of the same syndrome, to try to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister’s Office. To describe such forms of humour and dissent as “misrepresenting” the PMO as if Twitterers would take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous than its parodists manage to. With the precedent for such action set recently by the chief minister of West Bengal, this is yet another proof that what Bengal thinks today India will think tomorrow. Using the cyber-world for flexing the wrongheaded is essentially not funny. It might even prove to be quite dangerously distracting.
According to the passage, the cyber world is ___________
Aimmobile
Bfragile
Cindocile
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) indocile
Explanation
The passage opens by saying 'Cyber-world is ultimately ungovernable'. 'Indocile' means unruly or not easily controlled, which matches.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Cyber-world is ultimately ungovernable. This is alarming as well as convenient; sometimes, convenient because alarming. Some Indian politicians use it to great advantage. When there is an obvious failure in governance during a crisis, they deflect attention from their own incompetence towards the ungovernable. So, having failed to prevent nervous citizens from fleeing their cities of work by assuring them of proper protection, some national leaders are now busy trying to prove to one another and to panic-prone Indians, that a mischievous neighbour has been using the internet and social networking sites to spread dangerous rumours. And the Centre’s automatic reaction is to start blocking these sites and begin elaborate and potentially endless negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook about access to information. If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-makers of the cyber-world. Wasting time gathering proof, blocking vaguely suspicious websites, hurling accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral relations are ways of keeping busy with inessentials because one does not quite know what to do about the essentials of a difficult situation. Besides, only a fifth of the 245 websites blocked by the Centre mention the people of the Northeast or the violence in Assam. And if a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong with the nation and with how it is being governed. This is what its leaders should be addressing immediately, rather than making a wrongheaded display of their powers of censorship. It is just as absurd and part of the same syndrome, to try to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister’s Office. To describe such forms of humour and dissent as “misrepresenting” the PMO as if Twitterers would take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous than its parodists manage to. With the precedent for such action set recently by the chief minister of West Bengal, this is yet another proof that what Bengal thinks today India will think tomorrow. Using the cyber-world for flexing the wrongheaded is essentially not funny. It might even prove to be quite dangerously distracting.
The word used in this passage 'spurious' means
Abona fide
Bfake
Cauthentic
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) fake
Explanation
'Spurious' means false or fake, as in 'morphed images and spurious texts'. 'Bona fide' and 'authentic' are its opposites.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Cyber-world is ultimately ungovernable. This is alarming as well as convenient; sometimes, convenient because alarming. Some Indian politicians use it to great advantage. When there is an obvious failure in governance during a crisis, they deflect attention from their own incompetence towards the ungovernable. So, having failed to prevent nervous citizens from fleeing their cities of work by assuring them of proper protection, some national leaders are now busy trying to prove to one another and to panic-prone Indians, that a mischievous neighbour has been using the internet and social networking sites to spread dangerous rumours. And the Centre’s automatic reaction is to start blocking these sites and begin elaborate and potentially endless negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook about access to information. If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-makers of the cyber-world. Wasting time gathering proof, blocking vaguely suspicious websites, hurling accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral relations are ways of keeping busy with inessentials because one does not quite know what to do about the essentials of a difficult situation. Besides, only a fifth of the 245 websites blocked by the Centre mention the people of the Northeast or the violence in Assam. And if a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong with the nation and with how it is being governed. This is what its leaders should be addressing immediately, rather than making a wrongheaded display of their powers of censorship. It is just as absurd and part of the same syndrome, to try to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister’s Office. To describe such forms of humour and dissent as “misrepresenting” the PMO as if Twitterers would take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous than its parodists manage to. With the precedent for such action set recently by the chief minister of West Bengal, this is yet another proof that what Bengal thinks today India will think tomorrow. Using the cyber-world for flexing the wrongheaded is essentially not funny. It might even prove to be quite dangerously distracting.
The word 'nebulous' used in the passage is ________.
AAdverb
BNoun
CVerb
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
In 'the nebulous mischief-makers', 'nebulous' (vague, ill-defined) qualifies a noun, so it is an adjective, which is not among the options.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
Cyber-world is ultimately ungovernable. This is alarming as well as convenient; sometimes, convenient because alarming. Some Indian politicians use it to great advantage. When there is an obvious failure in governance during a crisis, they deflect attention from their own incompetence towards the ungovernable. So, having failed to prevent nervous citizens from fleeing their cities of work by assuring them of proper protection, some national leaders are now busy trying to prove to one another and to panic-prone Indians, that a mischievous neighbour has been using the internet and social networking sites to spread dangerous rumours. And the Centre’s automatic reaction is to start blocking these sites and begin elaborate and potentially endless negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook about access to information. If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-makers of the cyber-world. Wasting time gathering proof, blocking vaguely suspicious websites, hurling accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral relations are ways of keeping busy with inessentials because one does not quite know what to do about the essentials of a difficult situation. Besides, only a fifth of the 245 websites blocked by the Centre mention the people of the Northeast or the violence in Assam. And if a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong with the nation and with how it is being governed. This is what its leaders should be addressing immediately, rather than making a wrongheaded display of their powers of censorship. It is just as absurd and part of the same syndrome, to try to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister’s Office. To describe such forms of humour and dissent as “misrepresenting” the PMO as if Twitterers would take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous than its parodists manage to. With the precedent for such action set recently by the chief minister of West Bengal, this is yet another proof that what Bengal thinks today India will think tomorrow. Using the cyber-world for flexing the wrongheaded is essentially not funny. It might even prove to be quite dangerously distracting.
The author warns us against
Areformer's role
Bpoliticians campaign
Cfalse practices by the citizens
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
The author warns against the government's wrong-headed reaction: blocking websites, using censorship and busying itself with inessentials instead of real governance. None of the listed options states this, so the answer is (E).
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
A Close look at the facts relating to political interference in administration shows that it is not a one-way process. There is often a nexus between power hungry and corrupt politicians and civil servants with convenient principles. Many civil servants are only too anxious to oblige the politicians and then cash the obligation when they need some special favour. So, the attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service is sometimes only a way of covering their own flaws by blaming others. Every now and then some retired civil servants come out with his memoirs, painting a glorious picture of the heights of administrative efficiency reached during his reign. There is often the suggestion that had there not been so much political interference, things would have been even more fantastic. It is not unusual for the self-styled hero to blame not only interfering politicians but also fellow civil servants who are idiots or crooks, for his failures. This attitude of smug self-satisfaction is, unfortunately, developed during the years of service. Self-preservation rather than service is encouraged by our whole system of rules and procedures. The remedy has to be drastic and quickly effective. The over protection now granted to civil servants must end. Today to remove an erring civil servant is just not possible. And the only thing that the highest authority in the Government, both in the State and at the Centre, can do is to transfer an official from one job to another The rules for taking disciplinary action are so complicated that, in the end, the defaulting civil servants gets away and gets his full emoluments even for the period of the disciplinary proceedings, thus making it a paid holiday for him. The result is that the administration has become rule-oriented and not result - oriented. Action is possible against the official who takes some interest in his work, but no action is ever taken against a person who does not deliver the goods. If the country is to adopt a result-oriented approach, it is necessary to link job performance with job retention.
The writer refers to a paid holiday to support his argument that
Adisciplinary action is generally not effective
Bbureaucrats get extra respect
Ccivil servants seem to be on holiday even when on duty
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) disciplinary action is generally not effective
Explanation
The author says that because disciplinary rules are so complicated, the defaulting civil servant gets away with full pay for the period of the proceedings, a 'paid holiday'. This supports the point that disciplinary action is not effective.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
A Close look at the facts relating to political interference in administration shows that it is not a one-way process. There is often a nexus between power hungry and corrupt politicians and civil servants with convenient principles. Many civil servants are only too anxious to oblige the politicians and then cash the obligation when they need some special favour. So, the attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service is sometimes only a way of covering their own flaws by blaming others. Every now and then some retired civil servants come out with his memoirs, painting a glorious picture of the heights of administrative efficiency reached during his reign. There is often the suggestion that had there not been so much political interference, things would have been even more fantastic. It is not unusual for the self-styled hero to blame not only interfering politicians but also fellow civil servants who are idiots or crooks, for his failures. This attitude of smug self-satisfaction is, unfortunately, developed during the years of service. Self-preservation rather than service is encouraged by our whole system of rules and procedures. The remedy has to be drastic and quickly effective. The over protection now granted to civil servants must end. Today to remove an erring civil servant is just not possible. And the only thing that the highest authority in the Government, both in the State and at the Centre, can do is to transfer an official from one job to another The rules for taking disciplinary action are so complicated that, in the end, the defaulting civil servants gets away and gets his full emoluments even for the period of the disciplinary proceedings, thus making it a paid holiday for him. The result is that the administration has become rule-oriented and not result - oriented. Action is possible against the official who takes some interest in his work, but no action is ever taken against a person who does not deliver the goods. If the country is to adopt a result-oriented approach, it is necessary to link job performance with job retention.
The expression 'deliver the goods' means
Aaccept bribes or other illegal favours
Bfollow the corrupt politician
Cshow good job performance
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) show good job performance
Explanation
To 'deliver the goods' means to do what is expected, that is, to perform the job well. The author contrasts it with officials who are never punished for non-performance.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
A Close look at the facts relating to political interference in administration shows that it is not a one-way process. There is often a nexus between power hungry and corrupt politicians and civil servants with convenient principles. Many civil servants are only too anxious to oblige the politicians and then cash the obligation when they need some special favour. So, the attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service is sometimes only a way of covering their own flaws by blaming others. Every now and then some retired civil servants come out with his memoirs, painting a glorious picture of the heights of administrative efficiency reached during his reign. There is often the suggestion that had there not been so much political interference, things would have been even more fantastic. It is not unusual for the self-styled hero to blame not only interfering politicians but also fellow civil servants who are idiots or crooks, for his failures. This attitude of smug self-satisfaction is, unfortunately, developed during the years of service. Self-preservation rather than service is encouraged by our whole system of rules and procedures. The remedy has to be drastic and quickly effective. The over protection now granted to civil servants must end. Today to remove an erring civil servant is just not possible. And the only thing that the highest authority in the Government, both in the State and at the Centre, can do is to transfer an official from one job to another The rules for taking disciplinary action are so complicated that, in the end, the defaulting civil servants gets away and gets his full emoluments even for the period of the disciplinary proceedings, thus making it a paid holiday for him. The result is that the administration has become rule-oriented and not result - oriented. Action is possible against the official who takes some interest in his work, but no action is ever taken against a person who does not deliver the goods. If the country is to adopt a result-oriented approach, it is necessary to link job performance with job retention.
The existing system of administration seems to encourage civil servants
Ato become self-centred about their own gain
Bto present a glorious picture of the administration
Cto work for the haves not
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) to become self-centred about their own gain
Explanation
The passage says 'Self-preservation rather than service is encouraged by our whole system of rules and procedures', so the system makes civil servants self-centred about their own gain.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
A Close look at the facts relating to political interference in administration shows that it is not a one-way process. There is often a nexus between power hungry and corrupt politicians and civil servants with convenient principles. Many civil servants are only too anxious to oblige the politicians and then cash the obligation when they need some special favour. So, the attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service is sometimes only a way of covering their own flaws by blaming others. Every now and then some retired civil servants come out with his memoirs, painting a glorious picture of the heights of administrative efficiency reached during his reign. There is often the suggestion that had there not been so much political interference, things would have been even more fantastic. It is not unusual for the self-styled hero to blame not only interfering politicians but also fellow civil servants who are idiots or crooks, for his failures. This attitude of smug self-satisfaction is, unfortunately, developed during the years of service. Self-preservation rather than service is encouraged by our whole system of rules and procedures. The remedy has to be drastic and quickly effective. The over protection now granted to civil servants must end. Today to remove an erring civil servant is just not possible. And the only thing that the highest authority in the Government, both in the State and at the Centre, can do is to transfer an official from one job to another The rules for taking disciplinary action are so complicated that, in the end, the defaulting civil servants gets away and gets his full emoluments even for the period of the disciplinary proceedings, thus making it a paid holiday for him. The result is that the administration has become rule-oriented and not result - oriented. Action is possible against the official who takes some interest in his work, but no action is ever taken against a person who does not deliver the goods. If the country is to adopt a result-oriented approach, it is necessary to link job performance with job retention.
According to the author, the administration is __________
Aresult oriented
Brule oriented
Cneither rule nor result oriented
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) rule oriented
Explanation
The author states that 'the administration has become rule-oriented and not result-oriented'.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
A Close look at the facts relating to political interference in administration shows that it is not a one-way process. There is often a nexus between power hungry and corrupt politicians and civil servants with convenient principles. Many civil servants are only too anxious to oblige the politicians and then cash the obligation when they need some special favour. So, the attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service is sometimes only a way of covering their own flaws by blaming others. Every now and then some retired civil servants come out with his memoirs, painting a glorious picture of the heights of administrative efficiency reached during his reign. There is often the suggestion that had there not been so much political interference, things would have been even more fantastic. It is not unusual for the self-styled hero to blame not only interfering politicians but also fellow civil servants who are idiots or crooks, for his failures. This attitude of smug self-satisfaction is, unfortunately, developed during the years of service. Self-preservation rather than service is encouraged by our whole system of rules and procedures. The remedy has to be drastic and quickly effective. The over protection now granted to civil servants must end. Today to remove an erring civil servant is just not possible. And the only thing that the highest authority in the Government, both in the State and at the Centre, can do is to transfer an official from one job to another The rules for taking disciplinary action are so complicated that, in the end, the defaulting civil servants gets away and gets his full emoluments even for the period of the disciplinary proceedings, thus making it a paid holiday for him. The result is that the administration has become rule-oriented and not result - oriented. Action is possible against the official who takes some interest in his work, but no action is ever taken against a person who does not deliver the goods. If the country is to adopt a result-oriented approach, it is necessary to link job performance with job retention.
Choose the antonym of the word 'smug' used in the passage.
Acomplacent
Bmodest
Creserved
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
'Smug' means self-satisfied and complacent. Its antonyms include 'modest' and, as the key accepts, 'reserved'; 'complacent' is a synonym. So the answer is (D).
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The great fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis. Stock markets tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty property prices in China and elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed, fear in Asia swung back to greed as the region shows signs of recovery and property and stock prices are soaring in many parts of Asia. Why should this sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with skepticism? Higher asset prices mean households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further fuel the region’s nascent rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled with overheated markets similar to the U.S. housing market. In short the world has not changed, it has just moved places. The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global credit crunch of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial sectors with cash in frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing. These steps were logical for central bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too much easy money around. It’s winding up in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and too fast for the underlying economic fundamentals. Much of the concern is focused on China, where government stimulus efforts have been large and effective. Money in China has been especially easy to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged 201% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year earlier, to nearly $1.1 trillion. Exuberance over a quick recovery which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9% GDP growth in the second quarter - has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for real estate. Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued the bubbles could only be recognized in hindsight. But investors who have been well schooled in the dangers of bubbles over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen too far and that the slightest bit of negative economic news could knock markets for a loop. These fears are compounded by the possibility that Asia’s central bankers will begin taking steps to shut off the money. Rumours that Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many economists believe that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do anything this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major-shift in thinking, the easy money conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more dramatic ups and downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia may be heading for another disheartening plunge.
What does the author want to convey through the phrase "the world has just moved places"?
AAsian governments are implementing the same economic reforms as the developed countries have done
BAsian countries don't believe in globalization
CEconomic reforms have no meaning for them
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Asian governments are implementing the same economic reforms as the developed countries have done
Explanation
The author means the problem of over-heated, bubble-prone markets has not disappeared but moved from the U.S. to Asia, because Asian governments are now following the same easy-money policies the developed countries followed.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The great fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis. Stock markets tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty property prices in China and elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed, fear in Asia swung back to greed as the region shows signs of recovery and property and stock prices are soaring in many parts of Asia. Why should this sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with skepticism? Higher asset prices mean households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further fuel the region’s nascent rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled with overheated markets similar to the U.S. housing market. In short the world has not changed, it has just moved places. The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global credit crunch of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial sectors with cash in frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing. These steps were logical for central bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too much easy money around. It’s winding up in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and too fast for the underlying economic fundamentals. Much of the concern is focused on China, where government stimulus efforts have been large and effective. Money in China has been especially easy to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged 201% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year earlier, to nearly $1.1 trillion. Exuberance over a quick recovery which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9% GDP growth in the second quarter - has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for real estate. Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued the bubbles could only be recognized in hindsight. But investors who have been well schooled in the dangers of bubbles over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen too far and that the slightest bit of negative economic news could knock markets for a loop. These fears are compounded by the possibility that Asia’s central bankers will begin taking steps to shut off the money. Rumours that Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many economists believe that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do anything this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major-shift in thinking, the easy money conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more dramatic ups and downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia may be heading for another disheartening plunge.
Which of the following is not synonym of the word 'Skepticism' used in the passage?
Aincredulity
Bdistrustfulness
Ccertitude
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) certitude
Explanation
Skepticism means doubt or disbelief, so 'incredulity' and 'distrustfulness' are synonyms. 'Certitude' (certainty) is its opposite, so it is not a synonym.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The great fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis. Stock markets tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty property prices in China and elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed, fear in Asia swung back to greed as the region shows signs of recovery and property and stock prices are soaring in many parts of Asia. Why should this sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with skepticism? Higher asset prices mean households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further fuel the region’s nascent rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled with overheated markets similar to the U.S. housing market. In short the world has not changed, it has just moved places. The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global credit crunch of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial sectors with cash in frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing. These steps were logical for central bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too much easy money around. It’s winding up in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and too fast for the underlying economic fundamentals. Much of the concern is focused on China, where government stimulus efforts have been large and effective. Money in China has been especially easy to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged 201% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year earlier, to nearly $1.1 trillion. Exuberance over a quick recovery which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9% GDP growth in the second quarter - has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for real estate. Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued the bubbles could only be recognized in hindsight. But investors who have been well schooled in the dangers of bubbles over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen too far and that the slightest bit of negative economic news could knock markets for a loop. These fears are compounded by the possibility that Asia’s central bankers will begin taking steps to shut off the money. Rumours that Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many economists believe that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do anything this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major-shift in thinking, the easy money conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more dramatic ups and downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia may be heading for another disheartening plunge.
What was the rumour in China?
AChina's GDP is surprisingly strong
BChina is facing financial crunch
CThe incipient bubble was the part of government policy
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) China is facing financial crunch
Explanation
The passage says there were rumours that Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit, that is, money would become scarce; the key matches this with China facing a financial (credit) crunch.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The great fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis. Stock markets tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty property prices in China and elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed, fear in Asia swung back to greed as the region shows signs of recovery and property and stock prices are soaring in many parts of Asia. Why should this sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with skepticism? Higher asset prices mean households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further fuel the region’s nascent rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled with overheated markets similar to the U.S. housing market. In short the world has not changed, it has just moved places. The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global credit crunch of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial sectors with cash in frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing. These steps were logical for central bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too much easy money around. It’s winding up in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and too fast for the underlying economic fundamentals. Much of the concern is focused on China, where government stimulus efforts have been large and effective. Money in China has been especially easy to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged 201% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year earlier, to nearly $1.1 trillion. Exuberance over a quick recovery which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9% GDP growth in the second quarter - has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for real estate. Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued the bubbles could only be recognized in hindsight. But investors who have been well schooled in the dangers of bubbles over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen too far and that the slightest bit of negative economic news could knock markets for a loop. These fears are compounded by the possibility that Asia’s central bankers will begin taking steps to shut off the money. Rumours that Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many economists believe that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do anything this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major-shift in thinking, the easy money conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more dramatic ups and downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia may be heading for another disheartening plunge.
What was the great fear in Asia?
AAsia would lead the world economy
BAsia would increase its exim policy
CAsia would borrow loan from US Federal Bank
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
The great fear was that Asia would suffer through the wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. because of the financial crisis. None of the options states this, so the answer is (E).
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows:
The great fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis. Stock markets tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty property prices in China and elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed, fear in Asia swung back to greed as the region shows signs of recovery and property and stock prices are soaring in many parts of Asia. Why should this sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with skepticism? Higher asset prices mean households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further fuel the region’s nascent rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled with overheated markets similar to the U.S. housing market. In short the world has not changed, it has just moved places. The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global credit crunch of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial sectors with cash in frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing. These steps were logical for central bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too much easy money around. It’s winding up in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and too fast for the underlying economic fundamentals. Much of the concern is focused on China, where government stimulus efforts have been large and effective. Money in China has been especially easy to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged 201% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year earlier, to nearly $1.1 trillion. Exuberance over a quick recovery which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9% GDP growth in the second quarter - has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for real estate. Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued the bubbles could only be recognized in hindsight. But investors who have been well schooled in the dangers of bubbles over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen too far and that the slightest bit of negative economic news could knock markets for a loop. These fears are compounded by the possibility that Asia’s central bankers will begin taking steps to shut off the money. Rumours that Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many economists believe that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do anything this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major-shift in thinking, the easy money conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more dramatic ups and downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia may be heading for another disheartening plunge.
Choose the opposite of the word 'exuberance' used in the passage.
Alifelessness
Bvibrancy
Cvivaciousness
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) lifelessness
Explanation
'Exuberance' means liveliness and high spirits; 'vibrancy' and 'vivaciousness' are synonyms, while 'lifelessness' is its opposite.