100525 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN GENERAL AWARENESS

1.	Where Did the sparrows build the nest
Answer» House Sparrows nest in holes of buildings and other structures such as streetlights, gas-station roofs, signs, and the overhanging fixtures that hold traffic lights. They sometimes build nests in vines climbing the walls of buildings.

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2.	Hemanth has saved some money . The passive form of the given sentence is
Answer» Some money was saved by Hemanth

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3.	Ans:5. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Resource conservation at various levels is important. Reason (R): Irrational consumption and overutilization of resources may lead to social economic and environmental problems. Options:a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
Answer» ANSWER- OPTION(A) -- Both A and R are true & R is the correct explanation of A.

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Ans:5. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Resource conservation at various levels is important. Reason (R): Irrational consumption and overutilization of resources may lead to social economic and environmental problems. Options:a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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ANSWER-

OPTION(A)

-- Both A and R are true & R is the correct explanation of A.

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4.	Ans:2. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Human beings used resources indiscriminately and this has led to major problems.Reason (R): It was believed that resources are free gifts of nature. Options:a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.Ans:
Answer» b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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5.	What are the reasons for land degradation describe briefly any four measures to conserve land from degradation
Answer» Land degradation is caused by multiple forces, including extreme weather conditions particularly drought, and human activities that pollute or degrade the quality of soils and land utility negatively affecting food production, livelihoods, and the production and provision of other ecosystem goods and services.

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6.	What is Doab?
Answer» ‘Doab’ means the land between two streams of a river. The place where two small streams join together and appear in the formation of a big river is called a doab. In other words, Doab separates two rivers. The small streams might be the tributaries of a river also.

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7.	Letter writing
Answer» A letter is a written message that can be handwritten or printed on paper. It is usually sent to the recipient via mail or post in an envelope, although this is not a requirement as such. Any such message that is transferred via post is a letter, a written conversation between two parties.

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8.	Explain all the principles of sustainable development with suitable examples .
Answer» Sustainable means that which lasts continues, or be continued for a long period of time. The development work with a conscious plan of nature-friendly utilization of natural resources and environmental conservation is sustainable development. Such development works help in continued the existence of natural resources and several ecological processes. Major five principles of sustainable development have been given some principles of sustainable development, which are listed below: A) Conservation of ecosystem Sustainable development is carried out with a conservation program of nature. The natural conservation process mainly includes the conservation of the ecosystem. It implies the conservation of natural resources including biotic factors like animals, birds, plants, etc., and abiotic factors like soil, water, air, etc too. The main focus of sustainable development is to utilize the components of nature without its overexploitation and with activities of conservation of the ecosystem. B) Sustainable development of society A society is made up of many families and people. Each society needs basic aspects like health, education, drinking water, sanitation, tracts and roads, public places, etc. The utilization of natural components to manage and maintain such aspects in the society must be so wise that the natural resources become available for future generations too. With such practice, society can obtain resources for a long time. C) Conservation of biodiversity The vividness of living creatures should be conserved for sustainable development. All living things are integral parts. The decline of any species of living being leaves remarkable effects on the whole ecosystem. Such decline is harmful to the environment. sustainable development pays keen attention to the conservation of biodiversity as its main principle. D) Contol of population growth Long run existence of any sort of development is not possible without a controlled population. Overpopulation increases the total number of consumers, and, achievements of development works are overutilized. It affects the positive features of development adversely. The concept of sustainable development integrates with population control to make it long-lasting. Population growth control is the main principle of sustainable development. E) Human resource development Sustainable development is possible with the involvement of capable human resources. Skilled and educated manpower is needed for it. They should be trained for the proper application and implementation of the principles of sustainable development.

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Explain all the principles of sustainable development with suitable examples .

Answer»

Sustainable means that which lasts continues, or be continued for a long period of time. The development work with a conscious plan of nature-friendly utilization of natural resources and environmental conservation is sustainable development. Such development works help in continued the existence of natural resources and several ecological processes. Major five principles of sustainable development have been given some principles of sustainable development, which are listed below:

A) Conservation of ecosystem

Sustainable development is carried out with a conservation program of nature. The natural conservation process mainly includes the conservation of the ecosystem. It implies the conservation of natural resources including biotic factors like animals, birds, plants, etc., and abiotic factors like soil, water, air, etc too. The main focus of sustainable development is to utilize the components of nature without its overexploitation and with activities of conservation of the ecosystem.

B) Sustainable development of society

A society is made up of many families and people. Each society needs basic aspects like health, education, drinking water, sanitation, tracts and roads, public places, etc. The utilization of natural components to manage and maintain such aspects in the society must be so wise that the natural resources become available for future generations too. With such practice, society can obtain resources for a long time.

C) Conservation of biodiversity

The vividness of living creatures should be conserved for sustainable development. All living things are integral parts. The decline of any species of living being leaves remarkable effects on the whole ecosystem. Such decline is harmful to the environment. sustainable development pays keen attention to the conservation of biodiversity as its main principle.

D) Contol of population growth

Long run existence of any sort of development is not possible without a controlled population. Overpopulation increases the total number of consumers, and, achievements of development works are overutilized. It affects the positive features of development adversely. The concept of sustainable development integrates with population control to make it long-lasting. Population growth control is the main principle of sustainable development.

E) Human resource development

Sustainable development is possible with the involvement of capable human resources. Skilled and educated manpower is needed for it. They should be trained for the proper application and implementation of the principles of sustainable development.

Discussion

9.	Why do the mountains have low temperatures?
Answer» Lower pressure at higher altitudes causes the temperature to be colder on top of a mountain than at sea level. It is this lower pressure at higher altitudes that causes the temperature to be colder on top of a mountain than at sea level. Atmosphere is heated due to incoming solar radiation in BOTTOM - UPWARD DIRECTION.

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10.	The mountains in Great Britain are not very HIGH. A) low B) long C) short D) tall E) big
Answer» Correct option is A) low

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11.	Classify industries on the basis of their main role. How are they different from each other?
Answer» According to their main role the industries are classified as: Basic or key industries. These industries supply their raw materials to manufacture other goods, e.g., iron and steel, copper smelting etc. Consumer industries. These industries produce goods for direct consumption by consumers, e.g., sugar, fans paper, toothpaste, etc.

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Classify industries on the basis of their main role. How are they different from each other?

Answer»

According to their main role the industries are classified as:

Basic or key industries. These industries supply their raw materials to manufacture other goods, e.g., iron and steel, copper smelting etc.
Consumer industries. These industries produce goods for direct consumption by consumers, e.g., sugar, fans paper, toothpaste, etc.

Discussion

12.	What is mass communication? What are the different means of mass communication? What is the significance of mass communication in a country like India?
Answer» Mass communication provides entertainment as well as information to a large number of people at the same time. Press or print media like newspapers, periodicals, magazines and books and electronic media like radio, television, films and computers are the different means of mass communication. As they are means of communication with the masses, they are known as mass communication. Mass communication covers a variety of topics from entertainment, educational, news, sports to business in national, regional and local languages for various categories of people belonging to different age groups. In a vast country like India with a huge population, diverse languages and culture, mass communication is an important means of reaching out to the people. Mass communication provides information about the various national programmes and policies. It provides knowledge about the various social and economic problems confronted by the country. This creates awareness among the people and helps in forming public opinion. It can also be used as a medium of educating the people. Thus, mass communication has a significant role to play in a country like India.

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13.	How are pipelines useful? Explain any four merits of pipeline transport in India.
Answer» Pipelines are used for the transportation of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas. The merits of pipeline transportation in India are as follows. (a) Pipelines help in the growth of refineries, petrochemicals, fertilizer factories and big thermal power plants by providing raw materials directly from the producing areas to the factories and plants. (b) Pipelines can take petroleum and natural gas to places far off from the oil and gas fields. They help in the setting up of refineries in far off inland locations to cater to the demands of inland markets. The refineries of Barauni, Mathura and Panipat were possible due to the development of pipelines. (c) The initial cost of laying the pipelines may be high but subsequent running costs are nominal. (d) Pipelines transport petroleum and natural gas directly from the producing areas to demand areas. Hence, they rule out trans-shipment losses and delays.

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How are pipelines useful? Explain any four merits of pipeline transport in India.

Answer»

Pipelines are used for the transportation of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas. The merits of pipeline transportation in India are as follows.

(a) Pipelines help in the growth of refineries, petrochemicals, fertilizer factories and big thermal power plants by providing raw materials directly from the producing areas to the factories and plants.

(b) Pipelines can take petroleum and natural gas to places far off from the oil and gas fields. They help in the setting up of refineries in far off inland locations to cater to the demands of inland markets. The refineries of Barauni, Mathura and Panipat were possible due to the development of pipelines.

(c) The initial cost of laying the pipelines may be high but subsequent running costs are nominal.

(d) Pipelines transport petroleum and natural gas directly from the producing areas to demand areas. Hence, they rule out trans-shipment losses and delays.

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14.	Answer the following questions according to the text.There was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: “Well I must be going.” Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth. 1. Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge scarcely spoke to each other because _____. A) they hated each other. B) they didn’t think it was necessary. C) there was nothing to say. D) each wanted the other to start. E) they didn’t want to work together. 2. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge met, they _____. A) were anxious to talk about their wealth. B) hoped to solve their financial problems. C) were both sure that they could have been successful partners in business. D) found they had nothing to say. E) disliked each other immediately. 3. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge separated _____. A) each was confident that the partnership would flourish (grow). B) they both seemed relieved (relaxed). C) they agreed to meet again soon. D) both were feeling disappointed E) they were equally pleased with themselves.
Answer» 1 D) each wanted the other to start 2 C) were both sure that they could have been successful partners in business. 3 D) both were feeling disappointed

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Answer the following questions according to the text.There was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: “Well I must be going.” Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth. 1. Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge scarcely spoke to each other because ___. A) they hated each other. B) they didn’t think it was necessary. C) there was nothing to say. D) each wanted the other to start. E) they didn’t want to work together. 2. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge met, they _. A) were anxious to talk about their wealth. B) hoped to solve their financial problems. C) were both sure that they could have been successful partners in business. D) found they had nothing to say. E) disliked each other immediately. 3. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge separated ___. A) each was confident that the partnership would flourish (grow). B) they both seemed relieved (relaxed). C) they agreed to meet again soon. D) both were feeling disappointed E) they were equally pleased with themselves.

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1 D) each wanted the other to start

2 C) were both sure that they could have been successful partners in business.

3 D) both were feeling disappointed

Discussion

15.	निम्नलिखित शब्दों को शब्दकोश में आने वाले क्रम के अनुसार लिखें \| i. Worrisome ii. Wonderful iii. Worthless iv. WrongA. iv, ii, I, iiiB. ii, I, iii, ivC. ii, iii, I, ivD. I, iv, iii, ii
Answer» Correct Answer - B शब्दकोश के अनुसार शब्दों का क्रम : `{:("(ii) Wonderful"),(" " darr),("(i) Worrisome"),(" " darr),("(iv) Worthless"),(" "darr),("(ii) Wrong"):}`

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16.	Fill in the blank with a suitable relative pronoun The children ……… shouted in the street are not from our school. (a) which (b) whose (c) who (d) that
Answer» Correct Answer is: (c) who

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17.	Substitute the phrasal verb in the sentence with a single word. However hard she tried, she could not figure out the meaning of the proverb.(a) appreciate (b) condemn (c) understand (d) faint
Answer» (c) understand

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18.	Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :God moves in a mysterious way,His wonders to perform;He plants His footsteps in the sea,And rides upon the storm.Deep in unfathomable minesOf never failing skillHe treasures up His bright designs,And works His sovereign will.Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,The clouds ye so much dreadAre big with mercy, and shall breakIn blessings on your head.Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,But trust Him for His grace;Behind a frowning providence,He hides a smiling face.[Man cannot judge God’s omnipresence, omnipotence and omniscense by his weak senses. He is in the sea, in the deep mines and in the furious storms. He performs miracles through these unique skills.]1. Where can God plant His footsteps ?2. What is there behind His frowning providence ?3. How does God treasure up His bright designs ?4. What are the dreadful clouds symbol of ?5. “But trust Him for His grace.” What does the line mean?
Answer» 1. God can plant His footsteps in the sea. 2. There is a smiling face behind His frowning providence. 3. God treasures up His bright designs with never failing skills. 4. The dreadful clouds are symbol of mercy. 5. According to the poet, we should have faith in the mercy of God.

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Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :God moves in a mysterious way,His wonders to perform;He plants His footsteps in the sea,And rides upon the storm.Deep in unfathomable minesOf never failing skillHe treasures up His bright designs,And works His sovereign will.Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,The clouds ye so much dreadAre big with mercy, and shall breakIn blessings on your head.Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,But trust Him for His grace;Behind a frowning providence,He hides a smiling face.[Man cannot judge God’s omnipresence, omnipotence and omniscense by his weak senses. He is in the sea, in the deep mines and in the furious storms. He performs miracles through these unique skills.]1. Where can God plant His footsteps ?2. What is there behind His frowning providence ?3. How does God treasure up His bright designs ?4. What are the dreadful clouds symbol of ?5. “But trust Him for His grace.” What does the line mean?

Answer»

1. God can plant His footsteps in the sea.

2. There is a smiling face behind His frowning providence.

3. God treasures up His bright designs with never failing skills.

4. The dreadful clouds are symbol of mercy.

5. According to the poet, we should have faith in the mercy of God.

Discussion

19.	Change the following sentences into comparative degree sentences.1. India is not as large as China.2. Water is not as light as air.3. My brother is not as tall as I am.4. Ravi is not as intelligent as Magesh5. No other problem facing our country is as serious as unemployment.
Answer» 1. China is larger than India. 2. Air is lighter than water. 3. I am taller than my brother. 4. Magesh is more intelligent than Ravi. 5. Unemployment is more serious than any other problem facing our country.

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Change the following sentences into comparative degree sentences.1. India is not as large as China.2. Water is not as light as air.3. My brother is not as tall as I am.4. Ravi is not as intelligent as Magesh5. No other problem facing our country is as serious as unemployment.

Answer»

1. China is larger than India.

2. Air is lighter than water.

3. I am taller than my brother.

4. Magesh is more intelligent than Ravi.

5. Unemployment is more serious than any other problem facing our country.

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20.	Change the following sentences into Superlative degree sentences. 1. Chandrasekar is richer than any other man in this town.2. Vijay is taller than any other student in this class.3. Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet.4. Greenland is larger than any other island.5. Anita is prettier than any other girl in my class.
Answer» 1. Chandrasekar is the richest man in this town. 2. Vijay is the tallest student in this class. 3. Shakespeare is the greatest of English Poets. 4. Greenland is the largest island. 5. Anita is the prettiest girl in my class.

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Change the following sentences into Superlative degree sentences. 1. Chandrasekar is richer than any other man in this town.2. Vijay is taller than any other student in this class.3. Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet.4. Greenland is larger than any other island.5. Anita is prettier than any other girl in my class.

Answer»

1. Chandrasekar is the richest man in this town.

2. Vijay is the tallest student in this class.

3. Shakespeare is the greatest of English Poets.

4. Greenland is the largest island.

5. Anita is the prettiest girl in my class.

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21.	Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :Here is the old Chitor, queen-like and crown’dwith deathless glory; in the long sad pastFor thee the legend Rajput chiefs fell fastAmid the shock of battle; and falling foundThe lotus-heaven of the Lord. What streamsOf precious blood they shed ! What wars they wagedWhen marched and counter-marched the foes and blazedTheir swords in the dark hour of doom when dreamsOf pulsing life shone dim in them! They foughtFor thee, they died for thee whene’er thy wallsGuarding thy palaces, temples, towers and halls,Were by the mighty hordes of Moslems sought.O Nurse and Mother of the brave and free !How red with blood the path that leads to thee.[The poet glorifies the bravery of the Rajput chiefs who smilingly sacrificed their lives for their motherland Chitor. They dared fight against the powerful Moslem invaders. The sands of Chitor turned red with their blood. But they defended the pride and prestige of Chitor.]1. Who reached the heaven of the Lord ?2. Whom does the poet call the nurse and mother of the brave and free?3. What qualities do you find in the character of those who blazed their swords in the dark hour of doom?4. How did the path leading to Chitor turn red ?5. Which figure of speech is in ‘crowned with deathless glory’ ?
Answer» 1. The brave Rajput chiefs reached the heaven of Lord, sacrificing their lives for their country. 2. The poet calls Chitor the nurse and mother of the brave and free. 3. The brave Rajputs were daring and sacrificing. 4. The path leading to Chitor became red with the pious blood of the Rajputs who fell while fighting 5. Personification figure of speech.

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Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :Here is the old Chitor, queen-like and crown’dwith deathless glory; in the long sad pastFor thee the legend Rajput chiefs fell fastAmid the shock of battle; and falling foundThe lotus-heaven of the Lord. What streamsOf precious blood they shed ! What wars they wagedWhen marched and counter-marched the foes and blazedTheir swords in the dark hour of doom when dreamsOf pulsing life shone dim in them! They foughtFor thee, they died for thee whene’er thy wallsGuarding thy palaces, temples, towers and halls,Were by the mighty hordes of Moslems sought.O Nurse and Mother of the brave and free !How red with blood the path that leads to thee.[The poet glorifies the bravery of the Rajput chiefs who smilingly sacrificed their lives for their motherland Chitor. They dared fight against the powerful Moslem invaders. The sands of Chitor turned red with their blood. But they defended the pride and prestige of Chitor.]1. Who reached the heaven of the Lord ?2. Whom does the poet call the nurse and mother of the brave and free?3. What qualities do you find in the character of those who blazed their swords in the dark hour of doom?4. How did the path leading to Chitor turn red ?5. Which figure of speech is in ‘crowned with deathless glory’ ?

Answer»

1. The brave Rajput chiefs reached the heaven of Lord, sacrificing their lives for their country.

2. The poet calls Chitor the nurse and mother of the brave and free.

3. The brave Rajputs were daring and sacrificing.

4. The path leading to Chitor became red with the pious blood of the Rajputs who fell while fighting

5. Personification figure of speech.

Discussion

22.	Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :Full are my pitchers and far to carry,Lone is the way and long,Why, O why was I tempted to tarryLured by the boatman’s song ?Swiftly the shadows of night are falling;Hear, O, hear! is the white crane calling,Is it the wild owl’s cry?There are no tender moon beams to light me,If in the darkness a serpent should bite me,Or if an evil spirit should smite me,Ram Re Ram ! I shall die.My brother will murmur, “Why doth she linger ?”My brother will wait and weep,Saying, “O safe may the great gods bring her,The Jamuna’s waters are deep”.[The soul travels on, but the wayside sights and sounds (wordly greed and relationship) lure her and hinder her progress in journey. The idea has been described through a gopi who is delayed in reaching home. Her anxious brother prays to God for her safe return.]1. What difficulties does the gopi feel in her homeward journey ?2. What does her brother pray to the great gods ?3. What fears come to the gopi’s mind ?4. What has tempted the gopi to linger in the dark night?5. Write down two pairs of words rhyming together.
Answer» 1. The pitcher is filled with water and the way homeward is long, lonely and dark. 2. Her brother prays to the gods for her safe return. 3. The gopi fears that in the darkness a serpent might bite her or some evil spirit might attack her. 4. A boat-man’s song has tempted her to linger in the dark night. 5. (i) carry & tarry, (ii) falling and calling.

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Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :Full are my pitchers and far to carry,Lone is the way and long,Why, O why was I tempted to tarryLured by the boatman’s song ?Swiftly the shadows of night are falling;Hear, O, hear! is the white crane calling,Is it the wild owl’s cry?There are no tender moon beams to light me,If in the darkness a serpent should bite me,Or if an evil spirit should smite me,Ram Re Ram ! I shall die.My brother will murmur, “Why doth she linger ?”My brother will wait and weep,Saying, “O safe may the great gods bring her,The Jamuna’s waters are deep”.[The soul travels on, but the wayside sights and sounds (wordly greed and relationship) lure her and hinder her progress in journey. The idea has been described through a gopi who is delayed in reaching home. Her anxious brother prays to God for her safe return.]1. What difficulties does the gopi feel in her homeward journey ?2. What does her brother pray to the great gods ?3. What fears come to the gopi’s mind ?4. What has tempted the gopi to linger in the dark night?5. Write down two pairs of words rhyming together.

Answer»

1. The pitcher is filled with water and the way homeward is long, lonely and dark.

2. Her brother prays to the gods for her safe return.

3. The gopi fears that in the darkness a serpent might bite her or some evil spirit might attack her.

4. A boat-man’s song has tempted her to linger in the dark night.

5. (i) carry & tarry, (ii) falling and calling.

Discussion

23.	Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :“Oh why does not our child return ?Too long he surely stays.”Thus to the Muni, blind and stern,His partner gently says.“For fruits and water when he goesHe never stays so long,Oh can it be, beset by foes,He suffers cruel wrong?“Some distance he has gone, I fear,A more circuitous round,Yet why should he? The fruits are near,The river near our bound.“I die of thirst,- it matters notIf Sindhu be but safe,What if he leave us, and this spot”,Poor birds in cages chafe.[The poem describes the agony of the parents when their son Sindhu (Sharvan Kumar) does not return. The blind parents are not worried about their thirst and hunger. They are worried about his safety.]1. Why did the child leave his parents ?2. Which word in the extract means the same as “roundabout or deviating from a straight course”?3. Mention two fears which trouble the mother.4. Who do you think are the poor birds ?5. Which line tells you about the physical disability of the child’s father?
Answer» 1. The child left his parents to fetch fruits and water. 2. Circuitous round. 3. The two fears in the mother’s mind are. His enemies might have attacked and killed him. He might have lost his way. 4. Here the poor birds are Sindhu’s parents. 5. Thus to the Muni, blind and stern.

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Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :“Oh why does not our child return ?Too long he surely stays.”Thus to the Muni, blind and stern,His partner gently says.“For fruits and water when he goesHe never stays so long,Oh can it be, beset by foes,He suffers cruel wrong?“Some distance he has gone, I fear,A more circuitous round,Yet why should he? The fruits are near,The river near our bound.“I die of thirst,- it matters notIf Sindhu be but safe,What if he leave us, and this spot”,Poor birds in cages chafe.[The poem describes the agony of the parents when their son Sindhu (Sharvan Kumar) does not return. The blind parents are not worried about their thirst and hunger. They are worried about his safety.]1. Why did the child leave his parents ?2. Which word in the extract means the same as “roundabout or deviating from a straight course”?3. Mention two fears which trouble the mother.4. Who do you think are the poor birds ?5. Which line tells you about the physical disability of the child’s father?

Answer»

1. The child left his parents to fetch fruits and water.

2. Circuitous round.

3. The two fears in the mother’s mind are.

His enemies might have attacked and killed him.
He might have lost his way.

4. Here the poor birds are Sindhu’s parents.

5. Thus to the Muni, blind and stern.

Discussion

24.	Fill in the blank with a suitable relative pronoun.What is the name of the prison ……… Nelson Mandela stayed?(a) which (b) when (c) where (d) whose
Answer» Correct Answer is : (c) where

Discussion

25.	Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the following.“To unlearn all these muting thingsMost of all, I want to relearn”(a) What does the poet want to relearn? (b) Explain ‘muting things’.
Answer» (a) The poet has forgotten to laugh naturally. He wants to relearn to laugh because his laugh in front of the mirror shows his teeth like a snake’s bare fangs. (b) Muting things are; superficial and unnatural behaviours like portrait smiles and heartless handshake.

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Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the following.“To unlearn all these muting thingsMost of all, I want to relearn”(a) What does the poet want to relearn? (b) Explain ‘muting things’.

Answer»

(a) The poet has forgotten to laugh naturally. He wants to relearn to laugh because his laugh in front of the mirror shows his teeth like a snake’s bare fangs.

(b) Muting things are; superficial and unnatural behaviours like portrait smiles and heartless handshake.

Discussion

26.	Rewrite each of the following sentences using the superlative degree retaining the meaning.1. Shakespeare is greater than many other dramatists of the world.2. Some people think that nothing is as important as money in life.3. The peacock is more colourfull than any other bird found in India.4. Very few people in this town are as generous as Mr. Mohan.5. No other planet in our solar system is as cold as Neptune.6. cannot do anything better for you than this.
Answer» 1. Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist in the world 2. Some people think that money is the most important thing in life. 3. The peacock is the most colourfull bird in India. 4. Mr. Mohan is the most generous person in this town. 5. Neptune is the coldest planet in our solar system. 6. This is the best thing I can do for you.

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Rewrite each of the following sentences using the superlative degree retaining the meaning.1. Shakespeare is greater than many other dramatists of the world.2. Some people think that nothing is as important as money in life.3. The peacock is more colourfull than any other bird found in India.4. Very few people in this town are as generous as Mr. Mohan.5. No other planet in our solar system is as cold as Neptune.6. cannot do anything better for you than this.

Answer»

1. Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist in the world

2. Some people think that money is the most important thing in life.

3. The peacock is the most colourfull bird in India.

4. Mr. Mohan is the most generous person in this town.

5. Neptune is the coldest planet in our solar system.

6. This is the best thing I can do for you.

Discussion

27.	Choose the correct sentence pattern. Reading made him a complete man. (a) SVOA (b) SVOC (c) SVIODO (d) SVCA
Answer» Correct Answer is : (b) SVOC

Discussion

28.	Choose the correct sentence pattern. He shows kindness to his patients.(a) SVOA (b) SVOIO (c) SVIODO (d) SVCA
Answer» Correct Answer is : (b) SVOIO

Discussion

29.	They ________ our team by three goals to one. A) beat B) conquered C) earned D) gained E) won
Answer» Correct option is A) beat

Discussion

30.	Who Inaugurated the National Tribal Festival "Aadi Mahotsav" in New Delhi in November 2019?1. N. Sitharaman2. Amit Shah3. Narendra Modi4. Smriti Irani
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Amit Shah The correct answer is Amit Shah. Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurated the National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav” in New Delhi. The theme of the 15-day Mahotsav is a celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Craft, Cuisine, and Commerce. It will be held at Dilli Haat in INA, New Delhi. The tribal textiles manufactured by master tribal craftsmen from Jammu & Kashmir in the North to Tamil Nadu in the South and from Gujarat in the West to Nagaland/Sikkim in the East will be the main attractions. About the Aadi Mahotsav: The Aadi Mahotsav – A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Crafts, Cuisine, and Commerce – is an annual initiative being organized by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs since 2017. The festival will comprise of display and sale of tribal art and craft, medicine & healers, cuisine and folk performances, in which around 1000 tribal artisans, artists, and chefs from more than 20 States of the country shall participate and provide a glimpse of their rich traditional culture.

30.

Who Inaugurated the National Tribal Festival "Aadi Mahotsav" in New Delhi in November 2019?1. N. Sitharaman2. Amit Shah3. Narendra Modi4. Smriti Irani

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Amit Shah

The correct answer is Amit Shah.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurated the National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav” in New Delhi.
- The theme of the 15-day Mahotsav is a celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Craft, Cuisine, and Commerce.
- It will be held at Dilli Haat in INA, New Delhi.
The tribal textiles manufactured by master tribal craftsmen from Jammu & Kashmir in the North to Tamil Nadu in the South and from Gujarat in the West to Nagaland/Sikkim in the East will be the main attractions.

About the Aadi Mahotsav:
- The Aadi Mahotsav – A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Crafts, Cuisine, and Commerce – is an annual initiative being organized by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs since 2017.
- The festival will comprise of display and sale of tribal art and craft, medicine & healers, cuisine and folk performances, in which around 1000 tribal artisans, artists, and chefs from more than 20 States of the country shall participate and provide a glimpse of their rich traditional culture.

Discussion

31.	He works at a big steel ________ outside the town. A) fabric B) factory C) industry D) product E) society
Answer» Correct option is B) factory

Discussion

32.	but also about the early realisation of life & inevitable death that she learns at such a young age . Elaborate
Answer» As Valli started her bus journey, she saw on one side there was the canal and, beyond it, palm trees, grassland, distant mountains, and the blue sky. On the other side was a deep ditch and then acres and acres of green fields. She also saw a young cow running very fast, right in the middle of the road. Then, the bus came to a railroad crossing. Valli saw a train approaching from far and it looked very tiny. From there it traversed a busy, well-laid-out shopping street. She was surprised to see the bright looking shops and the clothes on display. She was delighted by the sights that she saw. On the way back, she saw a cow lying dead on the road. This made her very sad. Her view about the world and what happened in the world changed after the trip. Already a bit more mature than her age, she understood the mystery of life and death through her first ride on the bus. She realised that in a short span of time, people/ creatures that looked so lively a moment ago are snatched away by death.

Discussion

33.	Vocabulary: Write the antonyms of the following words.1) tiny2) sales3) simple4) cover
Answer» 1 tiny is the correct answer because by reading question it self I find so 1 tiny is the correct✅✅✅ answer

Discussion

34.	Kalah was a small and beautiful village with a population of only 200 people. We took shelter in a Sarai, a small house with a kitchen and a hall, constructed for the pilgrims. The evening was very cold with temperature around 7 – 8 °C. It further dropped at night to 2-3 °C. We had a welcome hot dinner followed by a sound sleep in the warmth of our sleeping bags.The morning in Kalah was beautiful. Everyone was at ease as it was acclimatization halt. It was a rich mix in the true sense of the term as there were painters, writers, photographers, ornithologists and adventure lovers. Someone took a sketch-book and started sketching beautiful wooden houses of the village. A few of us captured beautiful views of the Himalayan village in our camera. Ornithologists took their binoculars and started studying the variety of birds. Our local guide, Sansar Chand, informed us about a temple at some height from the village. Bawaji and I visited the temple. (1) What is a Sarai ?(2) Write whether the following statement is true or false:The writer could have a sound sleep at night as the temperature raised to 2 – 3 °C at night and the night was warmer.(3) Who are the other travellers or companions of the writer?(4) ‘Ornithologist’ means the person who(5) How did the writer come to know about the temple at height?
Answer» (1) A ‘Sarai’ is a small house with a kitchen and a hall constructed for pilgrims. (2) This statement is False. (3) The other travellers or companions of the writer are: painters, writers, photographers, ornithologists and adventure lovers. (4) ‘Ornithologist’ is the person who studies birds. (5) Their local guide Sansar Chand informed them about the temple at some height from the village and they came to know about it.

34.

Kalah was a small and beautiful village with a population of only 200 people. We took shelter in a Sarai, a small house with a kitchen and a hall, constructed for the pilgrims. The evening was very cold with temperature around 7 – 8 °C. It further dropped at night to 2-3 °C. We had a welcome hot dinner followed by a sound sleep in the warmth of our sleeping bags.The morning in Kalah was beautiful. Everyone was at ease as it was acclimatization halt. It was a rich mix in the true sense of the term as there were painters, writers, photographers, ornithologists and adventure lovers. Someone took a sketch-book and started sketching beautiful wooden houses of the village. A few of us captured beautiful views of the Himalayan village in our camera. Ornithologists took their binoculars and started studying the variety of birds. Our local guide, Sansar Chand, informed us about a temple at some height from the village. Bawaji and I visited the temple. (1) What is a Sarai ?(2) Write whether the following statement is true or false:The writer could have a sound sleep at night as the temperature raised to 2 – 3 °C at night and the night was warmer.(3) Who are the other travellers or companions of the writer?(4) ‘Ornithologist’ means the person who(5) How did the writer come to know about the temple at height?

Answer»

(1) A ‘Sarai’ is a small house with a kitchen and a hall constructed for pilgrims.

(2) This statement is False.

(3) The other travellers or companions of the writer are: painters, writers, photographers, ornithologists and adventure lovers.

(4) ‘Ornithologist’ is the person who studies birds.

(5) Their local guide Sansar Chand informed them about the temple at some height from the village and they came to know about it.

Discussion

35.	Read the following passage. As she walked out of the hut, she saw a strange old man. His long beard reached down to his waist. He looked about a hundred years old. The old man looked at Siew Mei and smiled. “Uncle,” she said, “I went into the hut because it was raining. I hope you don’t mind.” “Not at all, young girl,” replied the old man. His eyes fell on the clean floor and on the bowls and pots. “Did you clean the hut for me?” “Yes,’’ answered Siew Mei. “Let me help you into the hut.” The old man was very happy. “You’re a very kind girl,” he said. “I must give you a present.” He took out a pair of scissors and cut off a little of his long white beard. He put it in a piece of old cloth, tied it up, and gave the bundle to her. “Do not give it to anyone,” said the old man. “Open it when you get home.” Now answer the following questions.1) Who did she see when she was about to come out of the hut? 2) How was the old man? 3) According to the old man, what kind of girl was she? 4) “I must give you a present.” – Why did the old man feel that he should give a present to her? 5) What present did the old man give Siew Mei? 6) What do you think was the girl rewarded for? 7) How can you say the girl was kindhearted? 8) On the name of a present the old man gave her a piece of his beard; Though it was just a hair of the beard the girl accepted it. What does it tell us about the girl? 9) What lesson do you learn from this episode of young girl and old man? 10) Who do you think the old man was?
Answer» 1) The girl saw an old man when she was about to come out of the house. 2) The old man looked about a hundred years old. He had a long beard. 3) According to the old man she was a very good and kind girl. 4) The old man thought that she cleaned the floor of his house, washed the bowls and pots without expecting anything. So he thought he should give her a present. 5) The old man cut off a piece from his long beard, tied it a bundle in a cloth gave it to her as a present. 6) I think the girl was rewarded for her selfless service and for her cleanliness. 7) When the old man was about to enter the hut she offered her that she would help him into the hut. 8) Whenever an elder person offers us a present, we should accept it without considering its value. Then it will give us good fortune. It is good manners. 9) Your selfless service will fetch you a great reward. 10) I think the old man must be a supernatural creature with holy powers.

35.

Read the following passage. As she walked out of the hut, she saw a strange old man. His long beard reached down to his waist. He looked about a hundred years old. The old man looked at Siew Mei and smiled. “Uncle,” she said, “I went into the hut because it was raining. I hope you don’t mind.” “Not at all, young girl,” replied the old man. His eyes fell on the clean floor and on the bowls and pots. “Did you clean the hut for me?” “Yes,’’ answered Siew Mei. “Let me help you into the hut.” The old man was very happy. “You’re a very kind girl,” he said. “I must give you a present.” He took out a pair of scissors and cut off a little of his long white beard. He put it in a piece of old cloth, tied it up, and gave the bundle to her. “Do not give it to anyone,” said the old man. “Open it when you get home.” Now answer the following questions.1) Who did she see when she was about to come out of the hut? 2) How was the old man? 3) According to the old man, what kind of girl was she? 4) “I must give you a present.” – Why did the old man feel that he should give a present to her? 5) What present did the old man give Siew Mei? 6) What do you think was the girl rewarded for? 7) How can you say the girl was kindhearted? 8) On the name of a present the old man gave her a piece of his beard; Though it was just a hair of the beard the girl accepted it. What does it tell us about the girl? 9) What lesson do you learn from this episode of young girl and old man? 10) Who do you think the old man was?

Answer»

1) The girl saw an old man when she was about to come out of the house.

2) The old man looked about a hundred years old. He had a long beard.

3) According to the old man she was a very good and kind girl.

4) The old man thought that she cleaned the floor of his house, washed the bowls and pots without expecting anything. So he thought he should give her a present.

5) The old man cut off a piece from his long beard, tied it a bundle in a cloth gave it to her as a present.

6) I think the girl was rewarded for her selfless service and for her cleanliness.

7) When the old man was about to enter the hut she offered her that she would help him into the hut.

8) Whenever an elder person offers us a present, we should accept it without considering its value. Then it will give us good fortune. It is good manners.

9) Your selfless service will fetch you a great reward.

10) I think the old man must be a supernatural creature with holy powers.

Discussion

36.	One who is concerned with usefulness is called as ………… (a) Psychiatrist (b) Technologist (c) Pragmatist (d) Editorialist
Answer» (c) Pragmatist

Discussion

37.	The factory ______ he works is closing down. A) that B) which C) where D) whom
Answer» Correct option is C) where

Discussion

38.	So I had to choose another job and I learnt to pilot aeroplanes. I flew more or less all over the world. And indeed geography has been extremely useful to me. I am able to distinguish between China and Arizona at a glance. It is extremely helpful if one gets lost in the night.As a result of which I have been in touch, throughout my life, with all kinds of serious people. I have spent a lot of time with grown¬ups. I have seen them at very close quarters which I’m afraid has not greatly enhanced my opinion of them.Whenever I met one who seemed reasonably clearsighted to me, I showed them my drawing No I, which I have preserved as an experiment. I wanted to find out whether he or she was truly understanding. But, the answer was always: ‘It is a hat.’So I gave up mentioning boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars. I would bring myself down to his or her level and talk about bridge, golf, politics and neckties. And the grown-up would be very pleased to have met such a sensible person. (1) How did geography become useful to the writer?(2) What advantages has the writer got as a pilot?(3) Why did the writer show his drawing to a clearsighted person?(4) What did the writer give up mentioning? Why?(5) When, according to the writer, would the grown-ups be pleased?
Answer» (1) Geography became useful to the writer as while flying, he could distinguish between China and Arizona at a glance. The knowledge of geography becomes extremely useful, particularly, if one gets lost at the night. (2) As a pilot, the writer has been in touch, throughout his life, with all kinds of serious people. He has spent a lot of time with grown¬ups. He has got the opportunity to see them from very near. (3) The writer showed his drawing to a clearsighted person to find out whether he or she was truly understanding what it was in the drawing. (4) The writer gave up mentioning boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars. (5) According to the writer, the grown-ups would be pleased if the writer went down to their level and talk about bridge, golf, politics and neckties.

38.

So I had to choose another job and I learnt to pilot aeroplanes. I flew more or less all over the world. And indeed geography has been extremely useful to me. I am able to distinguish between China and Arizona at a glance. It is extremely helpful if one gets lost in the night.As a result of which I have been in touch, throughout my life, with all kinds of serious people. I have spent a lot of time with grown¬ups. I have seen them at very close quarters which I’m afraid has not greatly enhanced my opinion of them.Whenever I met one who seemed reasonably clearsighted to me, I showed them my drawing No I, which I have preserved as an experiment. I wanted to find out whether he or she was truly understanding. But, the answer was always: ‘It is a hat.’So I gave up mentioning boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars. I would bring myself down to his or her level and talk about bridge, golf, politics and neckties. And the grown-up would be very pleased to have met such a sensible person. (1) How did geography become useful to the writer?(2) What advantages has the writer got as a pilot?(3) Why did the writer show his drawing to a clearsighted person?(4) What did the writer give up mentioning? Why?(5) When, according to the writer, would the grown-ups be pleased?

Answer»

(1) Geography became useful to the writer as while flying, he could distinguish between China and Arizona at a glance. The knowledge of geography becomes extremely useful, particularly, if one gets lost at the night.

(2) As a pilot, the writer has been in touch, throughout his life, with all kinds of serious people. He has spent a lot of time with grown¬ups. He has got the opportunity to see them from very near.

(3) The writer showed his drawing to a clearsighted person to find out whether he or she was truly understanding what it was in the drawing.

(4) The writer gave up mentioning boa constrictors or primeval forests or stars.

(5) According to the writer, the grown-ups would be pleased if the writer went down to their level and talk about bridge, golf, politics and neckties.

Discussion

39.	Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition.Ram was a thin, tall and handsome bachelor ………. a Roman nose.(a) far(b) with (c) of (d) on
Answer» Ram was a thin, tall and handsome bachelor with a Roman nose.

Discussion

40.	I’ve got a friend ______ father is a pilot. A) whom B) of which C) who D) whose
Answer» Correct option is D) whose The correct answer is D) Whose

40.

I’ve got a friend ______ father is a pilot. A) whom B) of which C) who D) whose

Answer»

Correct option is D) whose

The correct answer is

D) Whose

Discussion

41.	There won’t be a ______ for that film. A) queueB) sequence C) wait D) group
Answer» Correct option is A) queue

Discussion

42.	He has no ______ for music. A) face B) ear C) eye D) nose
Answer» Correct option is B) ear

Discussion

43.	Each teacher ______ the contract. A) wrote B) agreed C) pointed D) signed
Answer» Correct option is D) signed

Discussion

44.	His wife, ______ lives in Paris, is a fashion model. A) who B) that C) whom D) whose
Answer» Correct option is A) who

Discussion

45.	Woman: "Do you think she is better, doctor?" Doctor: _____. Woman: I am very glad to hear that. Thank you. A) She was all right. B) She has been good. C) She'll be all right in a day or two. D) She has a bad illness. E) She is very ill.
Answer» Correct option is C) She'll be all right in a day or two.

Discussion

46.	Find the words which are out of the logic list:A) harbor B) station C) bridge D) airport
Answer» Correct option is C) bridge

Discussion

47.	hat wasn’t pronounced CORRECTLY. A) wrongly B) exactly C) badly D) good E) well
Answer» Correct option is B) exactly

Discussion

48.	Elvis Presley, ______ name was probably one of the best known in the world, died in 1977. A) who B) whose C) whom D) of which
Answer» Correct option is B) whose

Discussion

49.	Consider the following statements:i. Some claim to have seen UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects).ii. Life on other heavenly bodies is considered to be a possibility.iii. Voyage to space is now an established fact.From the above statements, it may be concluded that1. UFOs are heavenly bodies2. UFOs are sent from other heavenly bodies3. Some living species in other heavenly bodies are more intelligent than man4. Nothing definite can be said about the UFOs
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Nothing definite can be said about the UFOs According to the given statements, life on other heavenly bodies may be possible but it is not definite. Also, some people have claimed to see UFOs but it is not a generally accepted or verified fact. Hence, nothing definite can be said about UFOs.

49.

Consider the following statements:i. Some claim to have seen UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects).ii. Life on other heavenly bodies is considered to be a possibility.iii. Voyage to space is now an established fact.From the above statements, it may be concluded that1. UFOs are heavenly bodies2. UFOs are sent from other heavenly bodies3. Some living species in other heavenly bodies are more intelligent than man4. Nothing definite can be said about the UFOs

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Nothing definite can be said about the UFOs

According to the given statements, life on other heavenly bodies may be possible but it is not definite. Also, some people have claimed to see UFOs but it is not a generally accepted or verified fact.

Hence, nothing definite can be said about UFOs.

Discussion

50.	If you "keep something down", you _____. A) control it B) lose it C) hide it
Answer» Correct option is A) control it

Discussion

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