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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. of Questions: 200 Max. Marks : 200 Time: 2 Hours Negative Marking : 0.25 Please use OMR Sheet.

Directions : In question number 1 to 27 a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, suggest the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/In direct and mark your answer in the answer sheet. Q1. “I lost my book yesterday”, she said to her teacher. (A) She admitted to her teacher that she had lost her book the previous day (B) To her teacher she was admitted that she has lost her book the previous day (C) She admitted losing her book to her teacher yesterday (D) She said to her teacher that I have lost my book the previous day Q2. “Do you want some more sweets?” asked my friend. (A) My friend asked me if I want some more sweets (B) My friend said to me if I wanted some more sweets (C) My friend asked me whether I wanted some more sweets (D) My friend asked me that I wanted some more sweets Q3. “I have seen the film before” Suneetha says. (A) Suneetha said that she had seen the film before (B) Suneetha says that she has seen the film before (C) Suneetha said that the film was seen by her before (D) Suneetha said that she saw the film earlier Q4. He ordered his servant to do as he was told. (A) He ordered his servant, “Do as you are told.” (B) He says to his servant, “Do as you are told.” (C) He said to his servant. “Do as I told you.” (D) He said to his servant, “Do as you were told.” Q5. She said to the girl, “Did you do this?" (A) She asked the girl that she did that. (B) She asked the girl if she did that. (C) She asked the girl if she had done that. (D) She told the girl that she had done that. Q6. He said, “Be quiet and listen to my words.” (A) He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words (B) He urged them and said be quiet and listen to words

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(C) He said they should be quiet and listen to his words (D) He said you should be quiet and listen to my words Q7. He said to me, “I have often told you not to play with fire.” (A) He said that he has often been telling me not to play with fire (B) He told me that he had often told me not to play with fire (C) He reminded me that he often said to me not to play with fire (D) He said to me that he often told me not to play with fire Q8. Pawan said to me, “If I hear any news, I’ll phone you." (A) Pawan told me that if he heard any news, he will phone me (B) Pawan told me that if he will hear any news, he will phone me (C) Pawan told me if he had heard any news, he would phone me (D) Pawan told me that if he heard any news, he would phone me Q9. He said to her, “Did it shake you up as much as it shook me ?” (A) He asked her if it had shaken her up as much as it shook him. (B) He enquired of her if it shook her up as it shook him. (C) He enquired of her if it shook her up as much as it had shaken him. (D) He asked her if it had shaken her up as it had shaken him. Q10. He said to us, “Why are you all sitting about there doing nothing?” (A) He asked us why are we all sitting about there doing nothing. (B) He asked us why we are all sitting about there doing nothing. (C) He asked us why we was all sitting about there doing nothing. (D) He asked us why we were all sitting about there doing nothing Q11 “I have something to show you in that room." I said to her. She said, “I don’t want to see.”

(A) I told her that I had something to show her in that room but she replied that she didn’t want to see.

(B) I told her that I have something to show her in that room but she replied that she didn’t want to see.

(C) I told her that I had something to show but she replied that she didn’t want to see.

(D) I told her that I had something to show her in that room but she replied in the negative.

Q12 “Nothing grows in my garden. It never gets any sun," she said.

(A) She said that nothing grows in her garden as it never got any sun.

(B) She said that nothing grows in her garden as it never gets any sun.

(C) She said that nothing grew in her garden as it never got any sun.

(D) She said that nothing grows in my garden as it never got any sun.

Q13 "Ah me!" exclaimed the mother. "What a rash and bloody deed you have done!"

(A) The mother sorrowfully exclaimed that he done a very rash and bloody deed

(B) The mother sorrowfully exclaimed that he did a very rash and bloody deed

( C) The mother exclaimed that he had done a very rash and bloody deed

(D) The mother sorrowfully exclaimed that he had done a very rash and bloody deed



Q14 'What losses have I sustained." cried the man, 'What suffering have endured!"

(A) The man cried out that he had sustained great losses, and had endured great sufferings.

(B) The man cried out that he had sustain great losses, and had endure great sufferings.

( C) The man cried out he had sustained great losses, and had endured great sufferings.

(D) The man cried out that he had sustained great losses, and great sufferings.

Q15 "Where did you go yesterday?" he asked.

(A) He asked where did I go the previous day.

(B) He asked that where did I go the previous day.

(C) He asked where had I go the previous day.

(D ) He asked where I had gone the previous day.

Q16 "Yes, I have broken the cups", admitted the maid.

(A) The maid admitted she had broken the cups.

(B) The maid admitted that she broke the cups.

(C) The maid admitted that she had broken the cups.

(D) The maid admitted that yes she had broken the cups.

Q17 She told me that she had returned only the previous week.

(A) She says to me, 'I have return only last week."

(B) She said to me, 'I have returned only last week."

(C) She said to me, 'I had returned only last week."

(D) She said to me, 'I have returned only the previous week."

Q18 "Good Morning", he said, "How are you John?"

(A) He wished John and enquired how he was.

(B) He greeted John and enquired how he was.

(C) He wished John and interrogated how he was.

(D) He wished John and enquired how was he.

Q19 The police officer asked the villager whether he had heard that there was a robbery the previous night

in the village.

(A) The police officer asked the villager, "Have you heard that there was a robbery in the village?

(B) The police officer asked the villager, "Have you hear that there was a robbery in the village last night?

(C) The police officer said to the villager,"Have you heard that there was a robbery in the village last

night?

(D) The police officer asked the villager, "Have you heard that there was a robbery in the village last night?

Q20 I have fled away from home," said the boy to the police officer.

(A) The boy said to the police officer he had fled away from home.



(B) The boy said to the police officer that he had fled away from home.

(C) The boy said to the police officer that he fled away from home.

(D) The boy said to the police officer that he had fled away home.

Q21 You said to me, "Do you play cricket?"

(A) You asked if I played cricket. (B) You asked me do I play cricket.

(C) You asked me if I played cricket. (D) You told me if I played cricket.

Q22 She said, "Raja can you tell me where Rani lives".

(A) She asked whether he could tell where Rani lived.

(B) She asked Raja whether he could tell where Rani lives.

(C) She asked Raja whether he can tell where Rani lived.

(D) She asked Raja whether he could tell where Rani lived.

Q23 Father promised that he would take the children to zoo on Sunday.

(A) "On Sunday," Father promised. "I shall take the children to the zoo."

(B) "On Sunday," Father said "I shall take the children to the zoo."

(C) "On Sunday," Father promised. "I would take the children to the zoo."

(D) "On Sunday," Father promised. "I shall take the children."

Q24 “Please give me something to eat. I am hungry” the old man said to them.

(A) The old man requested them to gave him something to eat and said that he was hungry

(B) The old man requested them to give him something to eat and said he were hungry

(C) The old man requested to give him something to eat and said that he was hungry

(D) The old man requested them to give him something to eat and said that he was hungry

Q25 Mohan said to Sharma, “Why did not you attend the meeting yesterday?

(A) Mohan asked Sharma why had he not attended the meeting the day before.

(B) Mohan asked Sharma why he had attended the meeting the day before.

(C) Mohan asked Sharma why he had not attended the meeting the day before.

(D) Mohan asked Sharma why he had not attend the meeting the day before.

Q26. “How often do you go to the theatre?” said David to John.

(A) David asked John how often he went to the theatre.

(B) David asked John how often he goes to the theatre.

(C) David asked John how often did he go to the theatre.

(D ) David asks John how often he went to the theatre.



Q27. Mohamed said to Sultan, “Do you like mangoes?”

(A) Mohamed asked Sultan if he likes mangoes. (B) Mohamed asked Sultan if he liked mangoes.

(A) Mohamed told Sultan if he liked mangoes. (D) Mohamed asked Sultan if he had liked mangoes.

Directions: In questions 28 to 52 you have several passages where some of the words have been left out. Read the passages carefully and choose the correct answer to each blank out of the four alternatives and mark it in the answer sheet. Sleep is a temporary …28…….. of consciousness. Sleep …29…….. the body necessary rest and make it ready for further work. Sleep helps to ……30……… our used energy. Sleep is …31………. for continuation of human life ……32……. if this, may lead to dizziness fatigue, anxiety, mental sluggishness, and poor neuromuscular control. Sleep has been an interesting research subject for a long time. Till now the …33……….. mechanism and physiology of sleep have not been fully ………34………….So many theories are there but none satisfies, all doubts. The ……35…………… of sleep varies with the hours of the night. Generally people believe that they go …………36……………. in sleep as night proceeds. Sleep reaches its maximum at the middle of the night and afterwards sleep becomes gradually ………37…………….. till morning when we finally wake up. 28. (A) suspension (B) addiction (C) manifestation (D) invocation 29. (A) facilitates (B) provides (C) lengthens (D) expands 30. (A) revamp (B) regain (C) relocate (D) readjust 31. (A) relevant (B) instrumental (C) purposeful (D) essential 32. (A) dislocation (B) vacillation (C) disintegration (D) deprivation 33. (A) sophisticated (B) obvious (C) exact (D) conceptual 34. (A) manifested (B) organized (C) described (D) understood 35. (A) variability (B) depth (C) prognosis (D) amount 36. (A) sharper (B) deeper (C) better (D) longer 37. (A) lighter (B) faster (C) shorter (D) heavier The presence of certain ……38………. makes friendship a special ……39…….., A ……40………. friend is consistent and honest.A ……41…………. is not ………42…… to give an honest ……43……… and does not say things,for the sake of getting ……44……….. A friend provides companionship and continuous ……45…………..There is no room for pride , …46……….. or rivalry in ……47………... Q38. (A) qualities (B) qualify (C) frequencies (D) degrees Q39. (A) hardship (B) courtship (C) scholarship (D) relationship Q40. (A) true (B) truth (C) truthful (D) truly Q41. (A) befriend (B) friendship (C) friend (D) friendly Q42. (A) fear (B) afraid (C) fright (D) fret Q43. (A) opinion (B) concern (C) dominion (D) suggestion Q44. (A) approval (B) approve (C) appear (D), disapproval Q45. (A) support (B) supportive (C) suppress (D) provide Q46. (A) jeopardize (B) jealousy (C) humility (D) open-mindedness Q47. (A)friendship (B) friendly (C)Befriend (D)Courtship



Whenever I …48………. at the moon, my heart ………49…… with pleasure. I wish I had ……50…….. fly up to the moon, I know if I could ……51……… to become an ……52……….,I would be able to go to the moon. Q48.(A) looked (B) saw (C) viewed (D) gaze Q49. (A) fills (B) filled (C) field (D) feels Q50. (A) hands (B) wings (C) legs (D) feelers Q51. (A) grow up (B) mow (C) blow (D) show Q52. (A) astrology (B) astronomy (C) astronaut (D) aristocrat Directions: In question nos 53 to 82 you have brief passages with 5 to 10 questions following each passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and mark it by blackening the appropriate oval in the answer sheet. The Critical Faculty is the most potent one in the human make-up. Its pervasiveness and force have not properly been recognized because like breathing, it is so much a part and parcel of human activity. The difference between a simpleton, and an intelligent man, according to the man who is convinced that he is of the latter category, is that the former whole heartedly accepts, all things that he sees and hears while the latter never admits anything except after a most searching scrutiny. He imagines his intelligence to be a sieve of closely woven mesh through which nothing but the finest can pass. The critical sense is essential for keeping social transactions in a warm state. Otherwise life would become very dull and goody-goody. The critical faculty is responsible for a lot of give and take in life. It increases our awareness of our surroundings; it sounds dignified no doubt, but is seems also to mean that we can watch someone else’s back better than our own! We never know our own defects till they are pointed out to us, and even then we need not accept them. We always question the bonafides of the man who tells us unpleasant facts. On the surface it is all very well to say, ‘I want an honest criticism; that will help me, not blind compliments.’ I wish people would mean it. Q53. The negative side of the critical faculty is that (A) it makes us critical of others. (B) it makes us critical of ourselves. (C) it sounds dignified but it is not actually so. (D) it is a tool for creating classificatory division. Q54. People who solicit others’opinions (about themselves) generally want (A) effusive compliments (B) honest criticism (C) harsh facts (D) precise feedback Q55.The critical faculty is defined as the ‘most potent one in human make-up’ because (A) it is all pervasive and powerful. (B) it separates the simpleton from the intelligent man. (C) it is a help in social transactions. (D) All of the above Q56. What, according to the writer, is the essential link between breathing and the critical faculty ? (A) Both, are required in social relations (B) Both are exercised by human beings (C) Both grow with age (D) Both stop with death Q57.The self-defined intelligent man defines himself on the basis of (A)his obvious divergence from the simpleton. (B) his superior intelligence as a whole. (C) his possession of the critical faculty. (D) his heightened awareness of his surroundings.



International trade represents a significant share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While international trade has been present throughout much of history, its economic, social and political importance has been on the rise in recent centuries. Industrialization, advances in technology, transportation, globalization, multinational corporations, and outsourcing are all having a major impact on the international trade system. Increasing international trade is crucial to the continuance of globalization. International trade is, in principle, not different from domestic as the motivation and the behaviour of parties is across a border or not. The main difference is that international trade. Another difference between domestic and international trade is that factors of production such as capital and labour are typically more mobile within a country than across countries. Q58. Which of the following is one of the factors of production ? (A) Capital (B) Cost (C) Profit (D) Loss Q59. What is the synonym of ‘mobile’ ? (A) Versatile (B) Moveable (C) Changeable (D) Transferable Q60. Which one of the following has a major impact on international trade ? (A) Contribution to GDP (B) Industrialization (C) Outsourcing (D) Domestic trade Q61. According to the author, increasing international trade (A) brings about speedy industrialization (B) uplifts technology and transportation (C) is crucial to the continuance of globalization (D) encourages multinational corporations Q62. What is the main difference between international and domestic trade ? (A) One is more significant than the other (B) One is more costly than the other (C) One is more advanced than the other (D) One is more crucial than the other As I stepped out of the train I felt unusually solitary since I was the only passenger to alight. I was accustomed to arriving in the summer, when holiday- makers throng coastal resorts and this was my first visit when the season was over. My destination was a little village which was eight miles by road. It took only a few minutes for me to come to the foot of the cliff path. When I reached the top I had left all signs of habitation behind me. I was surprised to notice that the sky was already a flame with the sunset. It seemed to be getting dark amazingly quickly. I was at a loss to account for the exceptionally early end of daylight since I did not think I had walked unduly slowly. Then I recollected that on previous visits I had walked in high summer and now it was October. All at once it was night. The track was grassy and even in daylight showed up hardly at all. I was terrified of hurting over the edge of the cliff to the rocks below. I felt my feet squelching and sticking in something soggy. Then I bumped into a little clump of trees that loomed up in front of me. I climbed up the nearest trunk and managed to find a tolerably comfortable fork to sit on. The waiting was spent by. My attempts to identify the little stirrings and noises of animal life that I could hear. I grew colder and colder and managed to sleep only in uneasy fitful starts. At last when the moon came up I was on my again. Q63. The writer felt unusually solitary because (A) he was feeling very lonely without his family. (B) he was missing the company of other holiday makers, (C) his destination was a little village eight miles away. (D) there was no one to meet him.



Q64. “I left all signs of habitation behind me." This means that he (A)came to a place where there were very few houses. (B) was in front of a large collection of cottages. (C) had come very far from places where people lived. (D) had just passed a remote village. Q65. It became darker than the writer expected because (A)the nights are shorter in autumn than in summer (B) the nights are longer in October than mid summer. (C) the train arrived later than usual. (D) he had walked unduly slowly. Q66.The writer found it difficult to keep to the path because of (A) the darkness and narrowness of the path. (B) poor visibility and grassy track. (C) the darkness and his slow pace. (D) poor visibility and dew on grass. Q67.When he settled himself on the fork of the tree the writer (A) had a sound sleep. (B) was disturbed by noises of animals. (C) was too afraid to sleep. (D) tried to sleep but without much success. It is sad that in country after country, progress should become synonymous with an assault on nature. We who are a part of nature and dependent on her for every need, speak constantly about 'exploiting' nature. When the highest mountain in the world was climbed in 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru objected to the phrase ‘conquest of Everest’ which he thought was arrogant. Is it surprising that this lack of consideration and the constant need to prove one’s superiority should be projected on to our treatment of our fellowmen? I remember Edward Thompson, a British writer and a good friend of India, once telling Mr. Gandhi that wild life was fast disappearing. Remarked Mr. Gandhi :‘It is decreasing in the jungles but it is increasing in the towns !’On the one hand the rich look askance at our continuing poverty; on the other they warn us against their own methods. We do not wish to impoverish the environment any further and yet we cannot forget the grim poverty of large numbers of people. Area not poverty and need the great polluters? For instance, unless we are in a position to provide employment and purchasing power for the daily necessities of the tribal people and those who live in and around our jungles, we cannot prevent them from combing the forest for food and livelihood, from poaching and from despoiling the vegetation. Q68, At the beginning of the passage, the writer expresses her opinion that in many countries progress is synonymous with (A) development. (B) utmost care for nature. (C) a balanced treatment to nature. (D) utmost cruelty to nature. Q69. In the passage the term ‘exploiting’ nature suggests (A) regretfulness (B) sarcasm (C) destructive urge of man (D) greed of man Q70. Nehru objected to the phrase‘conquest of Everest’ since (A) it carries a war - like connotation. (B) it sounds pompous and boastful. (C) it depicts Everest as a victim. (D) Everest is unconquerable. Q71. Gandhi’s statement ‘It is decreasing in the jungles but it is increasing in the towns!’ (A) ‘Refers to wild animals’ decrease in the jungle. (B) Refers to flora and fauna. (C) Refers to man’s selfishness. (D) Is a satirical comparison of man’s callousness to the animals.



Q72. The writer is of opinion that tribal people can be prevented from combing forest for food (A) to provide employment (B) to increase purchasing power (C) by deterring them from poaching and despoiling vegetation (D) to provide employment and purchasing power for daily necessities. Poverty can be defined as a social phenomenon in which a section of the society is unable to fulfill even its basic necessities of life. When a substantial segment of the society is deprived of the minimum level of living and continues at a bare subsistence level, that society is said to be plagued with mass poverty. The countries of the third world exhibit invariably the existence of mass poverty, although pockets of poverty exist even in the developed countries of Europe and America. Attempts have been made in all societies to define poverty, but all of them are conditioned by the vision of minimum or good life obtaining in society. For instance, the concept of poverty in the U.S.A. would be significantly different from that in India because the average man is able to afford a much higher level of living in the United States. There is an effort in all definitions of poverty to approach the average' level of living in a society and as such these definitions reflect the coexistence of inequalities in a society and the extent to which different societies are prepared to tolerate them. For instance, in India, the generally accepted definition of poverty emphasizes minimum level of living rather than a reasonable level of living. This attitude is borne out of a realization that it would not be possible to provide even a minimum quantum of basic needs for some decades and therefore, to talk about a reasonable level of living or good life may appear to be wishful thinking at the present stage. Thus, political considerations enter the definitions, of poverty because programmes of alleviating poverty may become prohibitive as the vision of a good life widens.' Q73. What is poverty according to the writer? (A) Ability to consider it as social phenomenon of a substantial segment of society. (B) Inability of a society to provide the basic necessities of life. (C) A political compulsion that dictates economic policies. (D) A form of exhibition of subsistence living, Q74. What conditions the various attempts to define poverty ? (A) The definition of poverty in India (B) The definition of poverty in the USA (C) The vision of minimum or good life (D) Political considerations Q75. What do all definitions of poverty do ? (A) Reflect coexistence of inequalities in society. (B) Societies tolerance of inequalities. (C) Approach the average level of living in a society. (D) Minimum level of living in India. Q76. Definition of poverty in India emphasizes minimum level of living because (A) It is impossible at this stage to provide a reasonable quantum of living. (B) Political considerations enter the definitions of poverty. (C) There is a reasonable level of good living. (D) Programmes of alleviation of poverty have been initiated. Q77. Societies in the third world can be characterised plagued by mass poverty, because (A) Europe and America have pockets of poverty. (B) Poverty is a mass social phenomenon.



(C) There is a wide variation in the definition of poverty. (D) Societies live at a bare subsistence level. By the mid-nineteenth century, mass production of paper patterns, the emergence of the home sewing machine, and the convenience of mail order catalogues brought fashionable clothing into the American home. By the early twentieth century, home economists working in extension and outreach programs taught women how to use paper patterns to improve the fit and efficiency to new garments as well as how to update existing ones. Teachers of home economics traditionally made home sewing a critical part of their curriculum, emphasizing self-sufficiency and resourcefulness for young women. However, with the increasing availability of mass-produced clothing in catalogues and department stores, more and more women preferred buying garments to making them. As a result, home economists shifted their attention to consumer education. Through field study’s analysis and research, they became experts on the purchase and preservation of ready-to-wear clothing for the family,, offering budgeting instruction targeted at adolescent girls. Modern home sewing made it possible for American women to transcend their economic differences and geographic locations with clothing that was increasingly standardized. The democratization of fashion continued through the twentieth century as the ready-to wear market expanded and home sewing became more of a pastime than a necessity. Q78. What were the skills that were emphasized for young women ? ( A) Self confidence and self esteem (B) Self-sufficiency and resourcefulness (C) Resourcefulness and self confidence (D) Pmdence and resourcefulness Q79. Who became experts on the purchase and preservation of ready-to-wear clothing for the family ? (A) Owners of department stores (B) Field-study analysts (C) Young women (D) Teachers of home economics Q80. Who was the target group? (A) Young women (B) Young girls (C) Adolescent girls (D) Working women Q81. How did home sewing help American women? (A) They became field analysts and researchers. (B) They went beyond economic boundaries. (C) They found good jobs. (D) They became excellent teachers. Q82. What improved the fit and efficiency of new garments? (A) Sewing machines (B) Economists (C) Mass production (D) Paper patterns Directions: In question nos 83 to 102 some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter a, b, c. If the sentence is free from error blacken the oval corresponding to d in the answer sheet. Q83. (A) Many times the news has been published/(B) in the papers that the end of the world will be certain /(C) if a nuclear war breaks out./(D) No error. Q84. (A) We discussed about the problem so thoroughly /(B) on the eve of the examination /(C) that I found it very easy to work it out. /(D) No error.



Q85. (A) She reluctantly said that /(B) if nobody else was doing it /(C) she will do it. /(D) No error. Q86. (A) He will end up his work /(B) in the city /(C) by the end of the year./(D) No error. Q87. (A) Though child marriage /(B) has been banned, /(C) the custom still prevailed among some groups in India. /(D) No error. Q88. (A) Supposing if /(B) there is no bus, /(C) how will you get there? /(D) No error. Q89. (A) At the time the house /(B) was broken into the family/(C) attended a night party in the neighbourhood./(D) No error. Q90. (A) On a holiday/(B) Sudha prefers reading /(C) than going out visiting friends. /(D) No error. Q91. (A) Neither he /(B) nor his father is interested /(C) in joining the party. /(D) No error. Q92. (A) A group of friends /(B) want to visit /(C) the new plant as early as possible. /(D) No error. Q93. (A) May I /(B) know whom has been the /(C) first one to hit?/(D) No error. Q94. (A) Myself and Gopal /(B) will take care of /(C) the function on Sunday. /(D) No error. Q95. (A) I could not stay in a hotel /(B) because the boarding and lodging charge /(C) were exorbitant. /(D) No error. Q96. (A) He is not coming tomorrow /(B) as he is having a pain in the chest /(C) and has to see a doctor. /(D) No error. Q97. (A) They have been /(B) very close friends /(C) until they quarrelled. /(D) No error. Q98. (A) Since India has gained Independence /(B) sixty years ago, /(C) much progress has been made in almost every field./(D) No error. Q99. (A) The chief made it a point to state that /(B)the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister should also come /(C) and they see what his party men had seen. /(D) No error. Q100. (A) Due to me being a newcomer /(B) I was unable to get a house /(C) suitable for my wife and me. /(D) No error. Q101. (A) The reason why /(B) he was rejected /(C) was because he was too young. /(D) No error. Q102. (A) Firstly you should /(B) think over the meaning of the words /(C) and then use them. /(D) No error.



Directions: In question nos 103 to 107 sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate oval in the answer sheet. Q103, The student was punished for his………………………………….. (A) impudence (B) prudence (C) modesty (D) clemency Q104. My father was too……………………to push the heavy door. (A) faint (B) feeble (C) fragile (D) faltering Q105. The flood damaged the books so much that it was impossible to…………………. them (A) retrieve (B) retrace (C) retract (D) retreat Q106. His bungalow went through a make ……………………….. . (A) up (B) out (C) over (D) for Q107. This auspicious beginning …………………. well for a successful completion of our project. (A) attunes (B) argues (C) augurs (D) answers Directions: In questions 108 to 110 choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the answer sheet. Q108. Persist (A) Resist (B) Leave (C) Quit (D) Insist Q109 Eventually (A) previously (B) briefly (C) finally (D) successfully Q110 Impeccable (A) remarkable (B) unbelievable (C) flawless (D) displeasing Directions: In questions 111 to 113 choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the answer sheet. Q111. Perdilection (A) Predicament (B) Afterthought (C) Aversion (D) Postponement Q112.Pompous (A) Uppity (B) Humble (C) Meek (D) Grandiose Q113. Serene (A) Calm (B) Angry (C) Ruffled (D) Bitter Directions: In questions 114 to 116 four words are given in each question out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark it in the answer sheet.



Q114 (A) abhorrance (B) benifiting (C) courageously (D) fascinateon Q115 (A) abstinance (B) beseige (C) damageble (D) fiend Q116 (A) architecture (B) comittee (C) ecsema (D) harassmant Directions: In question nos. 117 to 126 four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the answer sheet. Q117) Get off the hook (A) to be roaming freely (B) free from all obligations (C)free to attend to one’s responsibilities (D) none Q118) go under the hammer (A) to be badly criticized (B)to be punished (C)to be sold in auction (D) to beat badly Q119) Many moons ago (A)short while ago (B) shotest time period (C) long time ago (D) everlasting Q120) reduce to ashes (A) redone (B) revamp (C) destroyed completely (D) leading to no result Q121) spill the beans (A) to expose the secret (B) drop the vegetables (C) to blackmail someone (D) none Q122) show the door (A) to leave (B) showing someone the way to escape (C) asking someone to leave (D) showing someone his house Q123) take a back seat (A) show less involvement (B) to push other people forward (C) to sit in the seat at the back (D) none Q124) Vicious circle (A) a complete circle (B) related events (C) events that are related in such a way that they make each other worse (D)in an unfortunate situation Q125) zero tolerance (A) to overlook things (B) to watch carefully (C) will not be tolerated (D) complete patience



Q126) Shoe string budget (A) Very limited resources (B) Become successful in a tight budget ( C) No monetary help being available (D) None Directions: In question nos 127 to 146 the first and the last sentence of the passage are numbered 1 to 6.The rest of the passage is split into 4 parts P,Q,R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order.Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.Then find the correct answer and show it by blackening the appropriate oval in the answer sheet. Q127. 1. A Kashmiri village chief became very friendly with another man of his village. P. After a while he found his friend to be so greedy that he decided to send him away. Q. He had told him too much of his private affairs. R. He did not wish to make the fellow his enemy. S. This was easier said than done, for they had been close friends. 6. At last he thought of a plan. (A)SPQR (B) PSRQ (C) QRSP (D) RSPQ Q128. 1. The world is full of people appallingly full and they are tumbling over each other. P. There are two solutions to overcome these dislikes. Q. One is the Nazi solution, if you don't like kill them, banish them. R. One doesn’t like the color of their skin, or the shape of their nose or the way they walk and talk. S. Most of the people one doesn't know and some of them one doesn’t like. 6. The other way is much less thrilling, the way of the democracies and is much more preferable. (A)PSQR (B) PRSQ (C) GPRS (D) SRPQ Q129. 1. My principle was put to the test many a time in South Africa. P. In my heart of hearts I always wished that I could win only if my client’s case was right. Q. But I always resisted the temptation. R. I remember only one occasion when, after having won a case.1 suspected that my client had deceived me. S. Often I knew that my opponents had tutored their witness, and if I only encouraged my clients or his witnesses to lie. we would win the case. 6. In fixing my fees I do not recall ever having made them conditional on my winning the case. (A)SQRP (B) PQRS (C) SRPQ (D) RPQS Q130. 1. The decision to purchase a properly involves various factors. P. There can be other factors only a seller may know and is required to disclose. Q. This includes checking the documents for title verification, scrutinizing the original title deed set. R. While purchasing a properly a screening procedure is followed. S. These include matters such as agreement sentenced into by the seller with third parties power of attorney granted by the seller and any pending litigation on the property. 6. Now a days it is very difficult to verify whether the property Is subject to litigation or otherwise. (A) PQSR (B) QRSP (C) RQPS (D) SQPR Q131. 1. The coming of computer sparked the need for remotely operated controls. P. It is Silicon Chip that is at the heart of the remote control. Q. This produces an infra-red beam, which is made up of electro-magnetic waves.



R. When you press the button on the remote control, the chip sets off an electronic vibrator. S. The beam carries a coded signal such as switch on, raise volume etc, 6. The code is based on binary (A) PQRS (B) RPQS (C) PROS (D)PQSR Q132. 1. The neck has a long spinal column protecting the spinal cord and nerves. P- In rare cases it can occur due to cancer as well. Q. Neck pain can occur due to injuries, degeneration of spinal disc disorders and posture arthritis. R. It is caused by different factor but most of them are no serious. S. It is prone to a lot of injuries because of its precarious position. 6. Neck pain is considered one of the most common work place diseases. (A)PQSR (B) SQRP (C)QRPS (D) SPQR Q133. 1. Before presenting a paper it is advisable to choose a subject of your interest P. When presenting your paper speak distinctly and pleasantly- Q.Next, read up about it, before you write the paper. R. Then prior to writing make a clear plan to ensure orderly presentation. S. While reading, you should make notes. 6. In this way, the interest of the listener sis enhanced and you are appreciated. (A)RSQP (B) PQRS (C) QSRP (D) SQRP Q134. 1. Environment la the place where all forms of life exist live and prosper. P. Thus, there is a network of life forms with a close association among themselves and with the non living matter. Q. Any life form can exist one earth only if the integrity of all the components are maintained. R. Human life is closely linked with all the other form sin the environment and also with the in animate objects like air. water and land. S. If anyone component of this network, is disturbed, it will have a profound adverse effect on all other components. 6. Protecting Environment is an important item of life. (A) QRSP (B) RPSQ (C) PQSR (D) SQPR Q135. 1. You would have heard about it by now. Yes, Pluto is no longer considered a planet P. For instance, Pluto is the only known heavenly body that rotates in synchrony with the orbit of its satellite. Q. It is to be called a “dwarf planet" henceforth. R. So, unlike the earth and our moon, Pluto and Char on continuously face each other. S. Even in the past, Pluto’s status had remained shaky and was always considered a peculiar planet 6. Discovered in 1930, and named after the Roman god of the underworld, Pluto has an icy surface composed of nitrogen and methane and weighs just a fifth of the weight of our moon. (A) QPRS (B) SQPR (C) QSPR (D) RQSP Q136. 1. One cold fight, just as I was about to jump into bed, I heard guns firing. P. The whole city seemed to be lit by heavenly light Q. On looking out, I saw the Hashes of the fast travelling bullets. R. I stood motionless as shells whistled past S. I ran to the nearest window.



6. It-was almost like fireworks except that the flashes were not for celebration, but or destruction) (A) RPSQ (B) PRSQ (C) QRSP (D) SQPR Q137. 1. Khizer had been a very pious and wise old man. P. Khizer would then appear and comfort that person. Q. In Persia, whoever had any problem would pray to him for help. R, He would live until the Day of Judgement S. He had drunk nectar’ the water of Eternal life. 6. The king of Persia also desired to see the great Khizer. (A) QSRP (B) SRQP (C) PSQR (D) RSQP Q138. 1. We are still in the Cenozoic Era the Age of Mammals. P, Will mammals, one wonders, continue to be earth's leading animals? Q. Orina hundred million years, will most of the mammals of today belong to a parade of ancient animals? R. The great Ice Age and the time since forms a part of it. S. No one can tell. 6. At the moment, there is little to make us think that we will be crowded off the earth. (A)PRQS (B) PQRS (C) RPQS (D) RSPQ Q139. 1. Jagdish's mother was out of station and had left a few recipes for Jagdish to cook for himself. P. After a while he added salt and chilli powder to the slightly fried potato pieces. Q. He cut the washed and peeled potatoes into tiny pieces. R. When the oil was hot he put the potato pieces into it stirred them now arici then to prevent them from sticking to the kadai. S. Then he put the kadai on the lighted stove and poured two table spoons of oil into it. 6. Finally, when it was well done he took the kadai off the stove and transferred the fried potato into a steel dish. (A) QSRP (B) QPRS (C)SQRP (D) PRQS Q140. 1. It was nearly two hours, before break. P. When he reached his own door, he opened it softly and walked lightly up the stairs. Q. He entered the room, where a candle was burning upon table. R. The streets were deserted silent as Bill Sikes hurried through them. S. He then drew back the curtain of the bed. 6. Nancy was lying, half-dressed upon it. (A) RPQS (B) PRQS (C) PQRS (D) QSPR Q141. 1. The commonest form of non- motorized transport is the bicycle. P. All one has to do Is to hop on to it and pedal off. Q. It takes only a short time for an average person to master it. R. Also, except for Inner tubes and tyres, maintenance is seldom required. S. The bicycle is a very simple machine to use. 6. No wonder millions of people ride bicycles all over the world. (A) PRQS (B) PSQR (C) SRQP (D) SQRP Q142. 1. Surgeons are next only to god.



P. As such they become demigods In the eyes of their patients and their families. Q. And as the saying goes, cleanliness Is next to godliness. R They give a new lease of life to people who are in their deathbeds. S. Further a surgeon’s work warrants cleanliness in every aspect. 6. Because of this purity which the surgeon sees everywhere, he tends to be pure In his heart too. (A) PQRS (B) RSPQ (C) RPSQ (D) QPRS Q143. 1 A panther,it is reported broke into a house yesterday. P. Just as the panther was about to leap on him, Mahesh got out of his bed and jumped onto a cupboard of heavy steel. The neighbours heard his cries and broke open the door. R. It strayed into the house where a boy, Sita ram, was sleeping alone. S. He heard sounds and woke up, took the torch from under the pillow, shone it in the direction of the sound and saw the green eyes of the wild beast. 6. By then, the panther had escaped through the open window. (A) PRQS (B) RSPQ (C) RPQS (D) QRPS Q144. 1. There is an uncontrolled growth of periodicals and magazines. P. Many readers are not capable of selecting the best books out of the many. Q. In fact, bad stuff is more attractive to read. R. Therefore, in confusion, people may read bad stuff. S. This quantitative growth is perhaps not the one require for the society. 6. Selection of good books is the most important task. (A) PSQR (B) SRPQ (C) SPRQ (D) PQSR Q145. 1. Caring for our elders has always been a key value in our culture. P. We also feel greatly blessed if we get an opportunity to live with them. Q. Always remember, that this sacred duty is a part of our religious outlook, R. We consider it a privilege to have our parents and grand-parents living with us. S. Besides we believe that taking care of them in their old age is a sacred duty. 6. Seeking the blessings of ciders is a common practice in our country. (A)QPSR (B) PRQS (C) SRQP (D) RPSQ Q146. 1. Poor state of public health is what allows mosquitoes to flourish throughout India. P. They can spread not only Dengue and Chikunguniya but also Malaria and Filariasis. Q. It can be accomplished only If all the local committees put their shoulder to the wheel. R. Ad hoc measures do very little to curb mosquito population S. What is needed is as u stained effort to curb the mosquito menace. 6. It is high time, mosquito control once again received the priority it deserves. (A)PRSQ (B) PQRS (C) RQPS (D) SRQP Directions: In question nos 147 to 158 out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences. Q147 A cluster of flowers on a branch (A) bouquet (B) Inflorescence (C) wreath (D) Incandescence



Q148. A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions (A) agnostic (B) cynic (C) sceptic (D) misogynist Q149. A highly skilled musician (A) artiste (B) virtuoso (C) performer (D) diva Q150. A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly (A) steam (B) bake (C) saute (D) parboil Q151. The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being the most experimental (A) avant – garde (B) iconoclast (C) revolutionary (D) nerd Q152. One who helps people by giving them money or other aid (A) benefactor (B) beneficiary (C) tycoon (D) patriot Q153. To remove an objectionable part from a book . (A) Exterminate (B) Expurgate (C) Extirpate (D) Destroy Q154. Pertaining to sheep (A) Canine (B) Bovine (C) Ovine (D) Feline Q155. Hole excavated by an animal as dwelling (A) Borrow (B) Burrow (C) Bore (D) Pierce Q156. Person believing in free will (A) Guardian (B) Tyrant (C) Humanitarian (D) Libertarian Q157. Small pieces of metal that fly out from an exploding bomb (A)Shrapnel (B) Splinters (C) Filings (D) Bullets Q158. All the arts, beliefs and social Institutions etc. characteristic of a race (A) Culture (B) Civilization (C) Infrastructure (D) Ritual Directions In question nos 159 to 178 a sentence has been given in active or passive voice.Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in active/passive voice and mark your answer in the answer sheet. Q159 I saw him opening the box. (A) He was seen opening the box by me. (B) He was seen to open the box by me. (C) He was to be seen opening the box (D) He was seen opening the box. Q160. He decided to sell the car. (A) It was decided to sell the car by him (B) The decision was made by him to sell the car. (C) The decision that the car must be sold was made by him. (D) He decided that the car should be sold.



Q161. The room was cleaned. (A) The cleaner cleaned the room. (B) The room should be cleaned. (C) I cleaned the room. (D) Someone cleaned the room. Q162. Please enter by the left door. (A) Let the left door be entered by . (B) You are requested to enter by the left door. (C) Let It be entered by the left door. (D) The left door is requested to entered. Q163. Physically challenged people should not be laughed at by the public. (A) Physically challenged people should not laugh at the public. (B) The public will not be laughing at physically challenged people. (C) The public shall not be laughing at physically challenged people. (D) The public should not laugh at physically challenged people. Q164. I should have met him yesterday. (A) He should have met by me yesterday. (B) He should be meeting me yesterday. (C) He should have been meeting by me yesterday. (D) He should have been met by me yesterday. Q165. You can all buy your tickets at this counter. (A) All your tickets can be bought at this counter by you. (B) Your ticket can be bought at this Counter by you. (C) All tickets are bought by you at this counter. (D) Your tickets can be bought by all of you at this counter. Q166. Where were they playing the cricket match? (A) Where was the cricket match played? (B) Where has the cricket match been played? (C) Where will the cricket match be played? (D) Where was the cricket match being played ? Q167. My teacher gave me a journal to read. (A) I was given a Journal by my teacher to be read. (B) A journal to read was given to me by my teacher. (C) A journal was given to me to read by my teacher. (D) I was given a journal by my teacher to read. Q168. It is impossible to do this. (A) To do this is impossible. (B) To do this by it is impossible. (C) It is impossible to have done this. (D) It can’t be done. Q169. They have done this to defuse the crisis. (A) The crisis has been defused by them. (B) This has been, done by them so that crisis is defused. - (C) This have been done by them defuse the crisis. (D) To defuse the crisis this was done by them. Q170. The fur coats were imported from Sweden by us. (A) Sweden imported the fur coats. (B) Sweden was imported the fur coats. (C) We Imported the fur coats from Sweden. (D) We had imported the fur coats from Sweden. Q171. Decisions must be taken.



(A) Decisions should be taken. (B) We must take decisions. (C) It is good to take decisions. (D) We should take decisions. Q172. A detective arrested him as soon as he got home. (A) An arrest was made by a detective as soon as he got home. (B) He was arrested by a detective as soon as he got home. (C) A detective was arrested by him as soon as he got home. (D) An arrest was detected by him as soon as he got home. Q173. They say he can teach almost anything in this world. (A) It is said that almost anything in this world can be taught by him. (B) It was said that almost anything could be taught by him. (C) They say almost anything could be taught by him. (D) They say anything almost will be taught by him. Q174. We expect good news. (A) Good news is expected by us. (B) Let good news be expected. (C) Let us expect good- news. (D) Expecting good news from them. Q175. One could see her lying on the flowerbeds. (A) Flowerbeds could be seen lying on her. (B) She could see one lying on flowerbeds. (C) She could be seen lying on flowerbeds’. (D) She could be lying on flowerbeds seen. Q176. We understand that opposes our views. (A) It is understood by us that he opposes our views. (B) That he opposes our views, is understood by us. (C)That our view are opposed is understood by us. (D) Our views are opposed, that is understood by us. Q177. Can we send the parcel tomorrow? (A) Can be the parcel sent by us tomorrow? (B) Can we be sent by the parcel tomorrow? (C) Can the parcel be sent by us tomorrow? (D) Can the parcel sent by us tomorrow? Q178. They cooked the food and sent to the orphanage. (A) The cooked food was sent to the orphanage by them (B) The food was cooked and sent to the orphanage by them (C) The food was sent to the orphanage by them (D) The food was cooked and sent by them Directions: In questions 179 to 200 a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives part a, b and c which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative .In case no improvement is needed your answer is d. Q179. The struggle for independence is gaining movement every day. (A) motion (B) movement (C) momentum (D) no improvement Q180. She is quite without affection and has no false pride. (A) admiration (B) affliction (C) affectation (D) no improvement



Q181. I complimented Raju for his promotion. (A) with (B) on (C) about (D) no improvement Q182. The food tastes deliciously. (A) delicacy (B) delicious (C) badly (D) no improvement Q183. I have seen much of the plays of Shakespeare being acted. (A) a little (B) many (C) more (D) no Improvement Q184. I have bought this house in 1970 for Rs. two lakhs. (A) had bought (B) bought (C) have been bought (D) no improvement Q185. The child died from jaundice. (A) with (B) of (C) by (D) no improvement Q186. I will phone you after I shall arrive. (A) after I shall have arrived (B) after I arrive (C) after I arrived (D) no improvement Q187. It's high time you come to a decision. (A) came (B) had come (C) have come (D) no improvement Q188 Why should you feel despaired of your success of your undertaking? (A) you despair of the success of your undertaking (B) you despair of success of undertaking (C) you be despaired of the success of your undertaking (D) No improvement. Q189. As Ravi was going to town in the high street a savage dog attacked him and bit him. (A) going to town a savage dog attacked him and bit him in the high street (B) in the high street a savage dog attacked him and bit him in the town (C) going to town in the high street a savage dog bit him and attacked him (D) No improvement Q190. Something is pretty here that Vineeta can wear to the party. (A) Something here is pretty (B) Something is here pretty (C) Here is something pretty (D) No improvement Q191. I have dreamt all my life to own a beautiful maroon coloured car . (A) of owning (B) to owning (C) at owning (D) No improvement Q192. Sitting on the hill top, the sun went down watching before him. (A)he watched the sun go down (B) the sun went down with him watching. (C) the sun went down when he watched. (D) No improvement



Q193. The office is soon to be closed. (A) just to (B) about to (C) Immediately to (D) No improvement Q194. He has achieved nothing out of way worth mentioning. (A) out of the way (B) by the way (C) in a big way (D) No improvement Q195. I prevailed on him to vote for you. (A) to (B) at (C) upon (D) No improvement Q196. Eager to pass his final exams, studying was the students top priority. (A)the student’s top priority was studying. (B) the student made studying his top priority. (C) the top priority of studing was made by the student. (D) No Improvement Q197. Mr. Dev will not go to the wedding reception without being called. (A) if he is not invited (B) till he is invited (C) unless he is Invited (D) No Improvement Q198. The minimum eligibility age shall be less to sixty years to allow more senior citizens to avail of the benefits of the scheme. (A) should be lowered (B) should be lower (C) being lesser (D) No Improvement Q199. The latest study by Nassocom indicates possibly short of five lakh qualified engineers in the I.T. industry. (A) the possible shortage off (B) possibly short by (C)a possible shortage of (D) No Improvement Q200. China has to be prepared to meet many age related social and financial challenges in the coming years. (A) is been preparing (B) was prepared (C) have been prepared (D) No Improvement

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