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Directions for Q1 to Q90: Select the correct option that fills the 15. The origin of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), as believed
blank(s) to make the sentence meaningfully complete. by many medical experts can be congenital, whereas
others believe it to be _________.
1. The interview panel asked for to wait ________ Friday for
(a) Exogenous (b) Deleterious
the final decision.
(c) Pathological (d) Environmental
(a) upto (b) till (c) for (d) since
(e) Celestial
2. It was raining outside, ________ it is extremely hot here.
16. ________ to be a good swimmer, you should know how to
(a) while (b) because
hold your breath for a while.
(c) since (d) whereas
(a) For while (b) However since
3. There was no ________ that we were in a fix, as we had no (c) In place (d) In order
food in the coach.
17. We urgently need to recruit a counselor ________ the vacant
(a) refusing (b) dissenting position.
(c) denial (d) denying (a) on (b) for (c) at (d) in
4. Shyam had to look for another hotel as Hotel Paradise did 18. All party members whom the reporter ________ had
not have any rooms. They were completely ________. supported their leader for introducing the anti-poverty
(a) booked (b) vacant program.
(c) closed (d) filled (a) interview (b) interviews
(c) interviewed (d) interviewing
5. Its always good to carry some cash as some shops _________
not accept credit cards. 19. There was ________ in the country when their cricket team
(a) do (b) did (c) could (d) should won the world cup.
(a) happiness (b) energy
6. Successful people inspire many others to follow ________
(c) shock (d) jubilation
path.
(a) ones (b) their (c) his (d) the 20. I always wanted a basketball and ________ I-pod in my
collection.
7. Usually the room tariff in this hotel is high. At present it is
(a) the (b) a (c) an (d) None of these
low because of the ________ season.
(a) peak (b) off (c) down (d) full 21. He had no interest in ________ obligatory dinners and social
events.
8. The glass lay ________ on the table.
(a) attend (b) attending
(a) not touched (b) untouched
(c) attends (d) attends to
(c) untouching (d) not touch
22. There are many textile producing mills in the market that
9. Funds are scarce, so _____ are needed to re-build homes
compete with each ________ to gain the largest share of the
destroyed by the flood.
market.
(a) patience (b) volunteers
(a) person (b) other
(c) workers (d) materials
(c) contestants (d) individual
10. Residents of North Pole have different lifestyles and
23. His dream of holding an exhibition ________ into reality
requirements than ________ living in other parts of the world.
when he shifted to Delhi.
(a) their (b) them (c) those (d) residents
(a) was being turning (b) had turned
11. The teacher stopped teaching Class VII as there were (c) is turning (d) will turn
many ________ students in the class.
(a) indisciplined (b) undisciplined 24. A contract must be honored. You cannot _________ on it.
(c) misdisciplined (d) nondisciplined (a) back out (b) give up
(c) renege (d) renounce
12. Rima avoids travelling by flight as she feels afraid during
take ________ and landing. 25. In the first ten years after the ________ of the UGC Act, eight
(a) on (b) up (c) off (d) away institutions were granted deemed university status.
(a) implification (b) enactment
13. Rakesh had bought the book for me. I ________ him Rs.500. (c) statement (d) issue
(a) owe (b) lend (c) give (d) borrow
26. The bellboy is responsible ________ the morning wake up
14. Nothing ________ convinced her to cancel her trip to Goa. calls.
(a) was going to (b) could have (a) to (b) of (c) for (d) in
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27. It is sad the way she has ________ a once in a lifetime (a) is (b) stays (c) walks (d) be
opportunity.
40. Our bright and beautiful environment is being
(a) utilized (b) squandered
systematically destroyed under the pressure of a ________
(c) developed (d) extended
population.
28. The car is in such terrible state ________ it can cause serious (a) proliferating (b) expanding
damage. (c) widening (d) enlarging
(a) thus (b) since (c) that (d) so
41. If Mr.Sharma didnt stop hunting ________ better deals now,
29. All members will have a fixed five years ________. he would lose the opportunity ________ buy this excellent
(a) tenet (b) tenor mobile phone.
(c) tenure (d) tenement (a) for, to (b) in, to (c) to, for (d) for, that

30. Astronauts have completed a major mission in space. It 42. I ________ been regularly exercising for quite a few days
was ________ a replacement of the fuel tank in one of the now.
space stations. (a) had (b) has (c) will have (d) have
(a) concerns (b) concern
43. ________ negligence of the transport company, lot of our
(c) concerning (d) concerned
goods were damaged in transit.
31. Films are becoming a medium of cultural contacts, good (a) Since the (b) Due to the
relations and ________ among different countries. (c) Despite of (d) Reason being
(a) wars (b) love
44. The leaves ________ yellow and dry.
(b) harmony (d) conformity
(a) were (b) had (c) being (d) was
32. Aspirations of minorities cannot be kept in check ________
45. ________ the shirt was washed thrice, still he refused to
the gun.
wear it.
(a) with (b) under (c) by (d) through
(a) Though (b) Because (c) However
33. Ali is the fastest runner ________ all the students. (d) Since (e) While
(a) between (b) in middle of
46. Neither Surekha ________ Ravi will be able to attend the
(c) among (d) in between meeting on Sunday.
34. Inflation can be ________ only if people limit their (a) or (b) nor
consumption, which will in turn reduce the demand of (c) and (d) but also
products.
47. Increasing amount of junk from computers in America has
(a) reduce (b) reduces forced them to recycle it for further use. One of the ________
(c) reduced (d) reduction units is set up in India.
35. I would like to _________ a reservation for next Wednesday. (a) recycles (b) recycled
(a) seek (b) keep (c) make (d) book (c) recycling (d) recycle

36. The student searched ________ the book. He was certain 48. The power of music is known ________ us all ________
that it was somewhere ________ his cupboard. capacity to improve our holistic health is perhaps
(a) of, in (b) for, on (c) for, in (d) in, in underestimated.
(a) by, but the (b) by, but its
37. Sincere people remain loyal ________ their friends in all (c) to, but its (d) to, but it has
circumstances. (e) by, but it has
(a) against (b) in (c) by
(d) with (e) to 49. Sediments ________ the footprints of moving animals when
they become rocks. This helps geologists to find
38. New concerns about growing religious tensions in information about dinosaurs.
northern India were _________ this week after at least fifty (a) preserve (b) keep
people were killed and hundreds were injured or arrested
(c) take (d) etch
in riots between Hindus and Muslims.
(a) lessened (b) invalidated 50. The protracted illness has reduced him ________ skeleton.
(c) restrained (d) dispersed (a) till (b) round (c) through
(e) fueled (d) to (e) from

39. A persons shadow always _________ beside him, no matter 51. It was a see-saw battle but Manpreet _________ ahead in the
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(a) flowed (b) ebbed (c) perched 65. He ________ the position of group leader because of his
(d) surged (e) receded effective leadership skills.
(a) got (b) get (c) gotten (d) getting
52. We were thinking ________ it ________ something like a
requiem for our age. 66. The guest wanted to know ________ the hotel was offering
(a) for, because (b) for, as him an extra overnight stay that they promised him.
(c) of, since (d) of, as (a) for (b) was
(c) whether (d) as
53. He ________ his chances at the university interview by
wearing a pair of jeans and t-shirt. 67. He worked really hard and thus ________ to be promoted.
(a) lowered (b) improved (a) warranted (b) deserve
(c) jeopardized (d) enhanced (c) deserves (d) merit
54. There was a lot of cheating ________ the test in the class. 68. The fire-fighting team reached the venue quickly and
(a) in (b) at (c) around (d) during extinguished the fire, ________ saving many lives.
55. The efforts put in by the top management to retain him went (a) therefore (b) hence
in ________ as he decided to shift to a competitor company. (c) thereby (d) then
(a) failure (b) futility (c) waste (d) vain 69. But it would not be the first time when politicians tried to
56. The magazine is all style and little ________. ________ religious symbols to win votes.
(a) Readability (b) Substance (a) adopt (b) invite
(c) Worth (d) Meaning (c) adapt (d) maintain

57. An honest man never ________ to lies in order to fulfill his 70. We want to become internationally ________ in terms of
goals. technological research.
(a) helps (b) tells (c) resorts (d) forms (a) equipped (b) great
(c) renowned (d) notorious
58. In any case, it seems like a travesty to reduce Gandhian
values to a ________ ban on liquor. (e) familiar
(a) prosaic (b) characterless 71. The institute reserves the right to make any change in the
(c) imaginative (d) outdated items ________ in the itinery.
(a) contains (b) contained
59. She ________ at a shop.
(c) contain (d) includes
(a) works (b) work
(c) working (d) be working 72. The guilt seeps deep inside you ________ a way that it
depresses you.
60. The tiring trip to hills of Shivpuri ________ the entire group
exhausted. (a) in (b) for (c) through (d) by
(a) left (b) leave (c) went 73. A major step taken to reduce global warming is
(d) spent (e) consumed decreasing the use of electricity ________ replacing electric
bulbs with CFL tubes.
61. The rival team won the match ________ they foul played.
(a) by (b) is (c) of (d) being
(a) since (b) while
(c) yet (d) because 74. The great epics of ancient India took shape in the course
of several hundred years, and ________, many additions
62. His recent success ________ him more arrogant than what
were made to them.
he used to be.
(a) following (b) then
(a) make (b) have make him
(c) subsequently (d) otherwise
(c) has made (d) was making
75. Suddenly, the television blacked out as there was some
63. Countries which ________ still undergoing the economic
issue in the signal ________.
processes ________ known as developing countries.
(a) transformation (b) tranfer
(a) were, are (b) are, were (c) are, are
(c) transmission (d) transition
(d) is, are (e) are, is
76. The opinions _________ by various individuals regarding the
64. The experiment lead to the emission of _________ vapor, problems faced by them helped the government in
which resulted in immediate termination of the research. formulating changes.
(a) Noxious (b) Non-toxic (a) expresses (b) expressed
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77. Do not move towards the car ________ youve finished your 90. Anita was not happy with the banks interest rate policy.
food. They offered a fixed rate on all loans while she wanted a
(a) as (b) while (c) inspite (d) until ________ rate.
(a) moving (b) floating
78. Heritage languages which form a part of Indias rich
(c) free (d) market
culture are becoming ________.
(a) extinctive (b) extinguish Directions for Q91 to Q130: Select the word which best
(c) extinction (d) extinct expresses the MEANING of the word in CAPITALS.

79. _________ being poor, Kaveri still dresses more 91. EMANATE
appropriately than most of her group mates. (a) End (b) Culminate
(a) Despite (b) Although (c) Originate (d) Retreat
(c) Since (d) However
92. TAMPER
80. The monk wanders here and there in search of silence and (a) Attach (b) Timing
peace. He lives a ________ life. (c) Interfere (d) Build
(a) nomadic (b) boring
93. SHABBY
(c) religious (d) busy
(a) Pure (b) Dirty
81. Microsoft created a revolution _________ making the (c) Interesting (d) Curious
personal computer affordable for the middle class.
(a) following (b) after 94. TYPIFY
(c) by (d) through (a) Typing (b) Disembody
(c) Misrepresent (d) Forewarn
82. But each attempt ended in ______ failure, just as such (e) Exemplify
attempts have failed all over the world including Britain
and the US. 95. PREAMBLE
(a) gloomy (b) spectacular (a) Rules (b) Law
(c) intense (d) dismal (c) Rights (d) Introduction

83. Did you ________ cereal for breakfast? 96. ABSURD

(a) had (b) have (c) ate (d) eaten (a) Absent (b) Present
(c) Equitable (d) Inane
84. All the efforts of the batsmen went _______ vain as the
bowlers failed to perform well. 97. NOMINAL
(a) in (b) on (c) for (d) off (a) Significant (b) Minimal
(c) Actual (d) Dear
85. The movie can be categorized as average, ________ the
thrilling and unexpected ending. 98. CORPULENT
(a) apart (b) except (c) in spite (d) despite (a) Lean (b) Guant
(c) Emaciated (d) Obese
86. The petrol price has been rising for the past 5 years. It is
highly _________ that it will decrease in the near future. 99. FAUX PAS
(a) unrealistic (b) unlikely (a) Blunder (b) Problem
(c) unnatural (d) unacceptable (c) Worry (d) Examine

87. The Oriental Express is a Hyderabad-bound train from 100. WRETCHED

Delhi and it goes ________ Bhopal. (a) Poor (b) Foolish (c) Insane (d) Strained
(a) through (b) via (c) by (d) across
101. PARTIAL
88. Monika is quite intelligent but rather ________. (a) Equitable (b) Unbiased
(a) idealistic (b) generous (c) Half (d) Incomplete
(c) lazy (d) optimistic
102. HATE
89. The roomboy was asked to clean the vacant rooms first (a) Abuse (b) Abhor
and then go to the ________ rooms. (c) Nasty (d) Tardy
(a) empty (b) occupied (c) filled
103. TRUST
(d) guest (e) available
(a) Insincere (b) Faith
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104. FURIOUS (a) Deadly (b) Deduce

(a) Swift (b) Calm (c) Interfere (d) Envious
(c) Angry (d) Attentive
120. SWAP
105. EMPLOY (a) Take from (b) Exchange
(a) Ignore (b) Satire (c) Use (d) Busy (c) Back off (d) Slide

106. PHOTOGRAPHIC
(a) Distant (b) Exact 121. CONCEITED
(c) Distinguish (d) Similar (a) Arrogant (b) False
(c) Deceive (d) Misconception
107. VULNERABLE
(a) Respectable (b) Weak 122. CREDULITY
(c) Decayed (d) Immature (a) Credible (b) Discipline
(c) Gullible (d) Weakness
108. PROFUSE
(a) Defuse (b) Ample (c) Flimsy 123. True religion does not require one to proselytise through
(d) Accept (e) Declare guile or force.
(a) Translate (b) Hypnotise
109. LACE
(c) Attack (d) Convert
(a) Paper (b) Cloth
(c) Wood (d) Person 124. He has a propensity for getting into debt.
(a) Natural tendency (b) Aptitude
110. AGITATE
(c) Characteristic (d) Quality
(a) Soothe (b) Refresh
(c) Disturb (d) Suppress 125. AVERT
(a) Entertain (b) Transform
111. UNYOKE
(c) Turn away (d) Lead towards
(a) Merge (b) Split
(e) Displease
(c) Federate (d) Amalgamate
126. VANISH
112. ARID
(a) Evacuate (b) Decrease
(a) Dry (b) Separated
(c) Disappear (d) Harm
(c) Arrogant (d) Superfluous
127. LATEST
113. HISTORIC
(a) Current (b) Postponed
(a) Insignificant (b) Notable
(c) Antique (d) Outdated
(c) Unremarkable (d) Dull
128. INSIDIOUS
114. COURAGEOUS
(a) Insightful (b) Sinister
(a) Brave (b) Hungry
(c) Sincere (d) Naive
(c) Sincere (d) Good looking
129. STERILIZE
115. PRODUCT
(a) Freshen (b) Potent
(a) Result (b) Cause
(c) Mitigate (d) Disinfect
(c) Resource (d) Split
130. MONOTONOUS
116. CEASE
(a) Assorted (b) Spirited
(a) Hold (b) Capture
(c) Mixed (d) Tedious
(c) Stop (d) Siege
Directions for Q131 to Q179: Select the option that is most
117. FAMISHED
nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in CAPITALS.
(a) Finished (b) Full
(c) Hungry (d) Thirsty 131. ARCHAIC
(a) Ancient (b) Modern
118. HONEST
(c) Fresh (d) Present
(a) Unethical (b) Deceptive
(c) Biased (d) Moral 132. FICKLE
(a) Fiddle (b) Stable
119. INFER
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133. EMPATHY (c) Respectful (d) Hideous

(a) Care (b) Sympathy
149. DISCRETE
(c) Discontent (d) Indifference
(a) Continuous (b) Secretive (c) Distinct
134. SEMBLANCE (d) Cautious (e) Judicious
(a) Resemblance (b) Pretense 150. PENDING
(c) Appearance (d) Dissimilarity (a) Unerring (b) Unending
135. PREMEDITATED (c) Settled (d) Permanent
(a) Ingenuous (b) Artless 151. SUFFOCATE
(c) Spontaneous (d) Natural (a) Curb (b) Restrain
136. BESTIAL (c) Release (d) Stifle
(a) Humane (b) Wrong 152. TENTATIVE
(c) Earthy (d) Rough (a) Faltering (b) Probationary
137. REQUISITE (c) Speculative (d) Confident
(a) Vital (b) Avoidable (e) Trial
(c) Necessary (d) Basic 153. MINOR
(a) Big (b) Major (c) Tall (d) Heavy
138. FOOLISHLY
(a) Shrewdly (b) Cannily 154. FIGURATIVE
(c) Wisely (d) Astutely (a) Symbolic (b) Illustrative
(c) Literal (d) Pictorial
139. ACCENTUATE
(a) Exaggerate (b) Increase 155. SPLENDID
(c) Suppress (d) Low (a) Unimpressive (b) Bad
(c) Ugly (d) Radiant
140. EXTRAORDINARY
(a) Exceptional (b) Unusual 156. HUMOROUS
(c) Spectacle (d) Common (a) Entertaining (b) Witty
141. TREACHEROUS (c) Comical (d) Depressing
(a) Faithful (b) Fake 157. STERN
(c) Unsurpassable (d) True
(a) Lenient (b) Crabby
142. ELUSION (c) Unreasonable (d) Tenant
(a) Confront (b) Skirting
158. WEIRD
(c) Evasion (d) Illusion
(a) Friendly (b) Normal
143. STATIONARY (c) Creepy (d) Genuine
(a) Active (b) Mobile (c) Rapid (d) Busy
159. AVAILABLE
144. SETTLED (a) Short (b) Lack
(a) Stationary (b) Fixed (c) Cheap (d) Interested
(c) Inactive (d) Mobile
160. AGRARIAN
145. FUTILE (a) Suburban (b) Cosmic
(a) Barren (b) Useless (c) Areal (d) Urban
(c) Alive (d) Productive
161. SORROW
146. GIGANTIC (a) Sympathy (b) Joy
(a) Huge (b) Invisible (c) Woe (d) Empathy
(c) Zero (d) Tiny
162. AFFABLE
147. MIGRANT
(a) Rude (b) Ruddy (c) Needy
(a) Foreigner (b) Industrious
(d) Useless (e) Conscious
(c) Native (d) Lazy
163. INTENT
148. RUDE
(a) Distant (b) Target
(a) Detest (b) Beastly
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(e) Rapt (c) Abandon (d) Exert

164. PETTY 179. NEGLECTED

(a) Liberal (b) Moderate (a) Shabby (b) Nurtured
(c) Light (d) Magnanimous (c) Unlike (d) Pleasant

165. DIASPORA Directions for Q180 and Q181: Fill in the blank with the word
(a) Spread (b) Movement that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in bold.
(c) Focus (d) Scattering 180. There is a plethora of flora and fauna in the Indian
166. WORTHLESS subcontinent.
(a) Costly (b) Important (a) destruction (b) dearth
(c) Valuable (d) Beneficial (c) uniformity (d) abundance

167. SUCCUMB 181. She was not sure if the kind looking old man had an
(a) Break down (b) Give in ulterior motive in offering to help her find a job in a new
city.
(c) Cease (d) Conquer
(a) hidden (b) ingenuous
168. CLARIFY (c) ignoble (d) overt
(a) Analyze (b) Simplify
(c) Confuse (d) Resolve 182. Select the correct option.
Point out the odd word.
169. VIRTUOUS (a) Excited (b) Ecstatic
(a) Ethical (b) Vile (c) Elated (d) Excluded
(c) Unfriendly (d) Realistic
183. Choose the correct answer.
170. ENCHANT Which of the following sentences is grammatically
(a) Repel (b) Evoke correct?
(c) Bewitch (d) Entice (a) Younis has played twenty matches last year.
171. WORSEN (b) Younis have played twenty matches last year.
(a) Complicate (b) Relieve (c) Younis has been played twenty matches last year.
(c) aggravate (d) Intensify (d) Younis have been played twenty matches last year.
(e) Younis had been played twenty matches last year.
172. GHOULISH
(a) Gruesome (b) Pleasant Directions for Q184 to Q211: Read the sentence to find out
(c) Peevish (d) Garrulous whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any,
will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the
173. GRATIFY answer. Ignore the error of punctuation, if any.
(a) Oblige (b) Humor
184. (A) A salesman of that /(B) company tried to / (C) cheated
(c) Indulge (d) Upset
a naive lady. /(D) No error
174. FUTILE (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
(a) Useful (b) Handy
185. (A) There is a lots /(B) of milk in the jar /(C) for the rest
(c) Functional (d) Positive
of us. /(D) No error
175. PROFESSION (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
(a) Pastime (b) Idleness
186. (A) Sita has a hobby of writing poems /(B) whenever she
(c) Subordinate (d) Joblessness had been /(C) free and in the mood of writing. /(D) No
176. AMPLE error
(a) Slow (b) Abundant (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
(c) Meager (d) Low 187. (A) Fatimah is a girl of principle, and she /(B) would
177. IGNITE never go against her values /(C) to get admission in that
institute. /(D) No error
(a) Extinguish (b) Wet
(c) Soak (d) Drench (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error

188. (A) Harish likes to play cricket /(B) and riding bicycle
178. ENFORCE
besides /(C) playing videogames. /(D) No error
(a) Administer (b) Accomplish
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error

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189. (A) When the captain called the crew, /(B) each of the 202. (A) The study did not said /(B) how the countries would
crew members ran towards /(C) the deck of the ship. /(C) implement the plan. /(D) No error
/(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
203. (A) His low marks in English/ (B) suggested that he did/
190. (A) India is a vast country /(B) that offers immeasurable (C) not know nothing/ (D) about the language./ (E) No
experiences /(C) to all visitors. /(D) No error error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C)
(d) (D) (e) No error
191. (A) The kid stopped crying /(B) as soon as his mother
/(C) bringed chocolates for him. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
204. (A) Regardless of location, (B) internet have been a
192. (A) Guilt and self pleasure are /(B) two most strong milestone in bringing various (C) people, technology,
drivers /(C) of any human act. /(D) No error resources and academia together.
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D) (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error

205. (A) Rahul knew that it was worthless /(B) to scream at

193. (A) You can go to school tomorrow and /(B) decide
the policeman /(C) who was least bothered about his lost
whether you want too participate /(C) in the annual
wallet. /(D) No error
function or not. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
206. (A) All the guests on the /(B) boat got frightened /(C)
194. (A) Juhu Beach in Mumbai was filled with /(B) innumerable
when they heard the alarm. /(D) No error
people who had gathered there /(C) to see the discovered
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
newly ancient temple. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 207. (A) Farmfare was the latest rage /(B) on social
networking sites these days and /(C) has a big fan
195. (A) Weve been saying it separately up till /(B) now, but
following. /(D) No error
we thought it would be /(C) better if we spoke in one
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
voice. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 208. (A) Big brands like Sony, Samsung and /(B) Nokia have been
launched many phones having latest /(C) features like
196. (A) It hence proven that the (B) distinction between two
Facebook application, Orkut tool and much more. /(D) No
view points (C) is often blurred. (D) No error
error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
197. (A) Not surprisingly, most of /(B) them have proved /(C)
209. (A) I feel that Mary will going /(B) for the closing ceremony
to being spectacular. /(D) No error
of /(C) the Commonwealth Games. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
198. (A) Christmas gives us a opportunity to /(B) rekindle our
210. (A) She always offers her /(B) food to the poor /(C) and
friendship with friends and relatives, /(C) who are
needy. /(D) No error
otherwise forgotten in our daily chores. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D)
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
211. (A) It is difficult to put off /(B) with him because /(C) he is
199. (A) Yauhan do not understand /(B) the importance of
such a show-off.
money as /(C) he never had to earn himself. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D)
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
Directions for Q212 to Q213: Arrange the fragment A, B, C, D
200. (A) Cellular mobility for rural women may be at /(B) a
and E in order to form a meaningful sentence.
nascent stage in India, but those who have it /(C) sweared
by the freedom it has brought them. /(D) No error 212. A. nor Raj B. is going
(a) (A) (b)0020(B) (c) (C) (d) No error C. to attend the class D. neither Rahul
(a) DBCA (b) ABCD
201. (A) These decision provides /(B) firm ground for all
(c) DABC (d) ADBC
players in /(C) the equality rights arena. /(D) No error
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 213. A you should create
B in situations that you have
C been stuck

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D transformations 223. For as long as she could remember, Divya has loved to
E the space for cook, to dance, and, until her poor vision made it impossible
(a) BCEDA (b) AEDBC (c) ADEBC for her to do so, reading books.
(d) EDABC (e) ABCED (a) to cook, to dance, and, until her poor vision made it
impossible for her to do so
Directions for Q214 to Q237: In the question a part of the
(b) cooking, to dance, and, until her poor vision made it
sentence is italicized. Alternatives to the italicized part are given
impossible for her to do so
which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the
correct alternative. (c) cooking, dancing, and, until her poor vision made
it impossible for her to do so
214. I did not go to school in a week after an accident. (d) to cook, to dance, and, until she lost her vision
(a) through (b) within (c) for (d) after (e) cooking, dancing, and, until she lost her vision

215. She has lived in Chennai since she was eight. 224. Chicago is widely known for its stuffed pizza and pizza pie
(a) lived (b) has been living joints have always bustling with innumerable people.
(c) had stayed (d) is living (a) joints which were always bustling
216. Singers from all over the world gathered there to paying (b) joints that are always supposed to be bustling
tribute to a legend of music, Elvis Presley. (c) joints that have always been bustling
(a) gathered there to paying tribute for the (d) No improvement needed
(b) gathered there for paying tribute for the
225. They were going home when it was starting to rain.
(c) gathered there to pay tribute to the
(a) When it started to rain
(d) No improvement needed
(b) When it was raining
217. Suraj tipped the policeman to avoid legal implications of (c) When it is starting to rain
breaking the traffic rules. (d) No change
(a) begged (b) cheated (c) bribed (d) fooled
226. The election verdict was quite surprising as the ruling
218. Kashmir is famous for its art of Papier Mache that earns party was re-elected for the first time in fifty years.
it a fair amount of revenue. (a) judgement (b) decision
(a) That earns it a fair value revenue (c) order (d) chaos
(b) That earn it fair amount of revenue
227. Munnar is the most refreshing and tranquil hill station in
(c) That earns it the fair amount of revenue
the state of Kerala.
(d) No improvement needed
(a) is most refreshing and tranquility
219. The quality and texture of jeans produced in California (b) is most refresh and tranquil
would be very good. (c) is a most refreshing and tranquil
(a) produced in California are very good (d) No improvement needed
(b) produced into California is very good
228. Tonight I am going to check that Raju will do his
(c) produced in California is very good
homework correctly.
(d) No improvement needed
(a) Raju must be doing his homework correctly
220. Surprisingly, Manipur received scanty rainfall this year. (b) Raju shall do his homework correctly
(a) rare (b) heavy (c) Raju does his homework correctly
(c) little (d) scattered (d) No change

221. As soon as I turn the ignition key, the engine caught fire. 229. After Michael typed the letter, he gave it to Jane to sign.
(a) I turn on ignition key (a) he was giving it to Jane to sign
(b) I turned the ignition key (b) he gives it to Jane to sign
(c) I was turning the ignition key (c) he had been giving it to Jane to sign
(d) No change (d) No change

222. The appropriate atmospheric conditions made it feasible 230. But which director from Bollywood would remake this
for the astronomers to see the stars and they could even film, will be made secret for the time being.
distinguish the sizes. (a) is being kept a secret
(a) and even distinguish the sizes (b) is being secret
(b) and they were even distinguishing the sizes (c) can be secret
(c) and he could even distinguish the sizes (d) will be kept the secret
(d) and even distinguishing the sizes 231. What have we got for dinner?

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(a) we got for the dinner (a) SRQP (b) QPSR (c) QPRS (d) PSRQ
(b) we got for a dinner
(c) we gotten for dinner 239. S1: Today in the morning, I did not feel like having breakfast.
(d) No change S6: Finally, I ended up having a huge supper before going
to bed.
232. Get out of the building! It sound like the generator is going P: By the time I reached office, my head was spinning.
to explode. Q: I ate only one apple and left for my work.
(a) It is sounding like the generator is going to explode R: The doctor prescribed me a few medicines, and told
(b) It sounds like the generator is going to explode me to have a nutritious meal.
(c) It sounds like generator exploded S: I was rushed to see the doctor, as I had fainted on my
(d) No change desk.
(a) RSPQ (b) SPQR (c) QPSR (d) QSRP
233. It is also proof that no government now can justify its
240. S1: He is a famous novelist.
existence without giving topmost priority to the common
S6: But I doubt he would ever stop writing novels, as he
people and there problem.
makes tremendous profit out of these.
(a) the common people and their problems
P: I think he would be more successful as a columnist.
(b) the common people and other problems
Q: I prefer reading his magazine editorials.
(c) the common people and his problems
R: However I am not fond of his books.
(d) the common people and the other problems
S: All his books have been completely sold out.
234. A belief in superstitious people is that birth marks are the (a) PQRS (b) SQPR (c) PSRQ (d) SRQP
signs of influence on the mother before childbirth.
241. S1: Once upon a time an ant lived on the bank of river.
(a) A belief in superstitious people that
P: The dove saw the ant struggling in water in a helpless
(b) Superstitious people beliefs are that
condition.
(c) Among superstitious people the beliefs is that
Q: All its efforts to come up failed.
(d) Superstitious people believe that
R: One day it suddenly slipped in to water.
235. People working in high position in companies tend to S: A dove lived in the tree on the bank not far from the spot.
shifting their work burden by delegating tasks to their S6: She was touched.
subordinates. (a) RQSP (b) QRPS (c) SRPQ (d) PQRS
(a) tend for shifting their work
242. S1: With Diwali approaching, the shops are flooded with
(b) tend to shift their work
decorative items.
(c) tend as to shifting their work
S6: This year, these are being sold for Rs.15 each.
(d) No improvement needed
P: Last year we bought these decorative diyas for Rs.10
236. I would have waited for you at the station if I knew that each.
you would come. Q: However, because of increased prices, the sale is
(a) had known (b) was knowing down compared to last year.
(c) have known (d) No improvement needed R: As they are aware that the prices would increase as
the day gets closer.
237. The code should be thoroughly checked for errors even if S: People have started purchasing various decorative
we have an iota of doubt. lights and diyas well in advance.
(a) a bit (b) a lot (c) nil (d) few (a) PSQR (b) SRQP (c) RQSP (d) QSRP

Directions for Q238 to Q249: In the question each passage

consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are 243. S1: Soumitra lost his wallet today in the market.
given in the beginning. The middle four sentences have been S6: Apart from calling the bank, he should also lodge an
removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. Select FIR.
the proper order for the four sentences. P: He had all his cards and money in the wallet.
Q: He is more worried about the credit cards than the
238. S1: I keep on flapping my big ears all day.
money.
S6: Am I not a smart, intelligent elephant?
R: The best thing would be to call the bank and block all
P: They also fear that I will flap them all away.
his cards.
Q: But children wonder why I flap them so.
S: This surely would avoid any kind of credit card
R: I flap them so to make sure they are safely there on
forgery.
either side of my head.
(a) RSQP (b) PRSQ (c) QPRS (d) SQPR
S: But I know what I am doing.

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244. S1: Aradhana has bought a new red color gypsy. 6: for this purpose.
S6: Her father runs a garment export business. P: that have been built in the country districts of India
P: Before this red gypsy, she used to drive a black SUV. Q: camping out in the Inspection Bungalows
Q: She comes from a rich family. R: who is a Government engineer
R: Her car changes almost every six months. S: frequently has to stay for several days in very remote
S: She drives to college in her new car. places
(a) RSQP (b) PSRQ (c) QRPS (d) SPRQ (a) SRQP (b) RSQP (c) RQSP
245. S1: I have a flight to catch at 7.30 a.m. tomorrow morning. (d) RSPQ (e) SQPR
S6: As the check-in process will also take some time. Directions for Q250 to Q254: In the question, there is a
P: I would better put an alarm for 6 a.m. sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Re-arrange
Q: Also another half an hour to reach airport. these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the
R: It would take me around half an hour to get ready. correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.
S: It is always better to reach the airport early. 250. People
(a) SQRP (b) QSPR (c) SRPQ (d) PRQS P: at his dispensary
246. S1: Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad on 14 Nov, Q: went to him
1889. R: of all professions
S6: He died on 27 May, 1964. S: for medicine and treatment
P: Nehru met Mahatma Gandhi in February, 1920. (a) QPRS (b) RPQS (c) RQSP (d) QRPS
Q: In 1905 he was sent to London to study at a school 251. It was
called Harrow.
P: in keeping with my mood
R: He became the first Prime Minister of Independent
Q: a soft summer evening
India on 15 August, 1947.
R: as I walked sedately
S: He married Kamla Kaul in 1915.
S: in the direction of the new house
(a) QRPS (b) QSPR (c) RPQS (d) SQRP
(a) SRPQ (b) QRPS (c) QPRS (d) SQPR
247. S1: On vacation in Tangier, Morocco, my friend and I sat
252. He told us that
down at a street cafe.
P: and enjoyed it immensely
S6: Finally a man walked over to me and whispered. Hey
Q: in a prose translation
buddy this guys your waiter and he wants your
R: he had read Milton
order.
S: which he had borrowed from his teacher
P: At one point, he bent over with a bag smile, showing
me a single gold tooth and a dingy face. (a) RSQP (b) QRPS (c) RQSP (d) RQPS
Q: Soon I felt the presence of someone standing alongside 253. It is easy to excuse
me. P: but it is hard
R: But this one wouldnt budge. Q: in a boy of fourteen
S: We had been cautioned about beggars and were told R: the mischief of early childhood
to ignore them. S: to tolerate even unavoidable faults
(a) SQRP (b) SQPR (c) QSRP (d) QSPR (a) RPQS (b) QRSP (c) QRPS (d) RPSQ
248. S1: Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of 254. We have to
Italy.
P: as we see it
S6: This is because Venice has no streets. Q: speak the truth
P: There are about four hundred old stone bridges R: there is falsehood and darkness
joining the island of Venice. S: even if all around us
Q: In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no (a) RQSP (b) QRPS (c) RSQP (d) QPSR
buses.
R: These small islands are near one another. Directions for Q255 to 256: Arrange the sentences A, B, C and
D to form a logical sequence between sentences 1 to 6.
S: It is not an island but a hundred and seventeen islands.
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS (c) SRPQ (d) PQSR 255. 1. Hunger lurks unseen in every village and city of our
country.
249. Fragments 1 and 6 repersent the beginning and end of a
A. What goes unrecognized is that death of starvation is
sentence. Arrange fragments P, Q, R and S between 1 and
6 in order to form a complete meaningful sentence. only the most dramatic manifestation of a much more
invisible malaise - of pervasive, stubborn, chronic hunger.
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B. Yet it surfaces into public consciousness only

transiently, in moments when there are troubling
media reports of starvation deaths.
C. Among these are entire communities, utterly
disenfranchised and asset less.
D. And, that there are millions of forgotten people in India
who live routinely at the very edge of survival, with
hunger as a way of everyday life.
6. Like the Musahaars, a proud and savagely oppressed Dalit
community in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, who own not even
the land on which their tenuous homesteads are built.
(a) CBAD (b) BDAC (c) ADCB (d) BADC

256. 1. Indian golfers contemplating a round or two in China

would do well to familiarise themselves with the
grazing habits of water buffalo.
A. However, it is rare that these bulky beasts of burden
meander across the manicured greens of China's golf
courses.
B. Chuangshan - located 90 minutes north of Hongkong
was constructed to make the most of the area's
natural attributes - an undulating valley ringed by
blue mountains.
C. But it is not very rare to find a bamboo hatted worker
excitedly directing a moving hazard.
D. Particularly not so if it is Chuangshan Hotspring Golf
Club.
6. Chuangshan is unique for more than a highly
picturesque phenomenon.
(a) ABCD (b) ACDB (c) ADCB (d) ADBC

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