100525 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN GENERAL AWARENESS

1.	How many books are there? A) Five. B) They’re five. C) There are five. D) There’s a book.
Answer» Correct option is A) Five.

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2.	Aunt Elizabeth got the roof ____ . A) mends B) mend C) mended D) to mend
Answer» Correct option is C) mended

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3.	I don’t need ________ money. A) no other B) another C) any D) any other
Answer» Correct option is C) any

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4.	How much money ________ in the bank? A) he has got B) has he got C) he had D) he did
Answer» Correct option is B) has he got

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5.	Bern _____ in a flat in Birmingham. A) lives B) stands C) has D) wants
Answer» Correct option is A) lives

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6.	Nancy’s uncle is a pilot. He _____ all over the world. A) goes B) sees C) travels D) delivers
Answer» Correct option is C) travels

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7.	Notice how the word ‘hope’ is used in these sentences from the story: i. I hope it (the hailstorm) passes quickly. ii. There was a single hope: help from God. In the first example, ‘hope’ is a verb which means you wish for something to happen. In the second example it is a noun meaning a chance for something to happen. Match the sentences in Column A with the meanings of ‘hope’ in Column B.AB1Will you get the subjects you want to study in college? I hope so.aa feeling that something good will probably happen2I hope you don’t mind my saying this, but I don’t like the way we are arguing.bThinking that this would happen (It may or may not have happened.)3This discovery will give new hope to HIV/AIDS sufferers.cStopped believing that this good thing would happen4We were hoping against hope that the judges would not notice our mistakes.dWanting something to happen (and thinking it quite possible5I called early in the hope of speaking to her before she went to school.eShowing concern that what you say should not offend or disturb the other person : a way of being polite6Just when everybody had given up hope, the fisherman came back seven days after the cyclone.fWishing for something to happen, although this is very unlikely
Answer» (1 – d), (2 – e), (3 – a), (4 – b), (5 – f), (6 – c)

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Notice how the word ‘hope’ is used in these sentences from the story: i. I hope it (the hailstorm) passes quickly. ii. There was a single hope: help from God. In the first example, ‘hope’ is a verb which means you wish for something to happen. In the second example it is a noun meaning a chance for something to happen. Match the sentences in Column A with the meanings of ‘hope’ in Column B.AB1Will you get the subjects you want to study in college? I hope so.aa feeling that something good will probably happen2I hope you don’t mind my saying this, but I don’t like the way we are arguing.bThinking that this would happen (It may or may not have happened.)3This discovery will give new hope to HIV/AIDS sufferers.cStopped believing that this good thing would happen4We were hoping against hope that the judges would not notice our mistakes.dWanting something to happen (and thinking it quite possible5I called early in the hope of speaking to her before she went to school.eShowing concern that what you say should not offend or disturb the other person : a way of being polite6Just when everybody had given up hope, the fisherman came back seven days after the cyclone.fWishing for something to happen, although this is very unlikely

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(1 – d),

(2 – e),

(3 – a),

(4 – b),

(5 – f),

(6 – c)

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8.	We know that sentences with words such as no, not or nothing show the absence of something, or contradict something. For example: i. This year we will have no corn. (Corn will be absent) ii. The hail has left nothing. (Absence of a crop) iii. These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins. (Contradicts the common idea of what the drops of water falling from the sky are) But sometimes negative words are used just to emphasize an idea. Look at these sentences from the story: iv. Lencho…had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east. (He had done only this) v. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body. (He had only this reason) vi. Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money. (He showed no surprise at all) Now look back at example iii. notice that the contradiction in fact serves to emphasize the value or usefulness of the rain to the farmer.Find sentences in the story with negative words, which express the following ideas emphatically. 1. The trees lost all their leaves. 2. The letter was addressed to God himself. 3. The postman saw this address for the first time in his career.
Answer» 1. Not a leaf remained on the trees. 2. It was nothing less than a letter to God. 3. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address.

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We know that sentences with words such as no, not or nothing show the absence of something, or contradict something. For example: i. This year we will have no corn. (Corn will be absent) ii. The hail has left nothing. (Absence of a crop) iii. These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins. (Contradicts the common idea of what the drops of water falling from the sky are) But sometimes negative words are used just to emphasize an idea. Look at these sentences from the story: iv. Lencho…had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east. (He had done only this) v. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body. (He had only this reason) vi. Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money. (He showed no surprise at all) Now look back at example iii. notice that the contradiction in fact serves to emphasize the value or usefulness of the rain to the farmer.Find sentences in the story with negative words, which express the following ideas emphatically. 1. The trees lost all their leaves. 2. The letter was addressed to God himself. 3. The postman saw this address for the first time in his career.

Answer»

1. Not a leaf remained on the trees.

2. It was nothing less than a letter to God.

3. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address.

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9.	I am sorry I am so late. My car _____ . A) broke up B) broke away C) broke down D) broke in
Answer» Correct option is C) broke down

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10.	There isn’t ________ water left, so we can’t make tea. A) some B) a little C) any D) more
Answer» Correct option is C) any

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11.	While I _____ this morning, I _____ my money. I don’t know how. A) shopped / lose B) was shopping / lost C) shopped / was losing D) shop / lose
Answer» Correct option is B) was shopping / lost

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12.	Will you _____ the baby this morning while I do my shopping. A) look over B) look back C) look up D) look after
Answer» Correct option is D) look after

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13.	How ________ men work for Mr. White? A) much B) a lot of C) hard D) many
Answer» Correct option is D) many

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14.	How ________ do you earn a month? A) many B) hard C) often D) much
Answer» Correct option is D) much

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15.	Teachers work _____, but they don’t earn much money. A) hardly B) harder C) hard D) hardest
Answer» Correct option is C) hard

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16.	______ you have any other questions? A) Are B) Aren’t C) Were D) Do
Answer» Correct option is D) Do

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17.	There was no ________ of anyone having entered the room. A) sight B) look C) sign D) signal E) notice
Answer» Correct option is C) sign

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18.	How much milk ______ there? A) are B) do C) is D) were
Answer» Correct option is C) is

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19.	Yesterday it was ____ the day before yesterday. A) colder the B) colder than C) colder them D) colder
Answer» Correct option is B) colder than The correct answer will be colder than So the correct option is B) Colder Than

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Yesterday it was ____ the day before yesterday. A) colder the B) colder than C) colder them D) colder

Answer»

Correct option is B) colder than

The correct answer will be colder than

So the correct option is B) Colder Than

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20.	Your essay was _____ than Jim’s, but it was _____ than Mary’s. A) better / worse B) gooder / badder C) better / worst D) best / worse
Answer» Correct option is A) better / worse

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21.	We ______ a video. A) has B) are C) don’t D) have
Answer» Correct option is D) have

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22.	She ______ a sweater. A) has B) have C) is D) are
Answer» Correct option is A) has

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23.	How many vacation days ______ there? A) are B) do C) is D) was
Answer» Correct option is A) are

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24.	If you want to know how to wash that sweater, look at the ________ inside the collar. A) badge B) ticket C) notice D) sign E) tab
Answer» Correct option is E) tab

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25.	She ______ a sweater last Tuesday. A) buys B) bought C) is buying D) will buy
Answer» Correct option is B) bought

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26.	Mary and John ________ the house. A) is looking B) are looking at C) is looking at D) are looking
Answer» Correct option is B) are looking at

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27.	Where ________ standing? A) is they B) are they C) do they D) does they
Answer» Correct option is B) are they

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28.	“These are not rain drops falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little ones are five.” Why did Lencho use this statement?
Answer» Lencho used this statement because he compared the raindrops to coins as the raindrops were big in size. These new coins were a metaphor for raindrops because the rainfall would help his corn grow. He would then be able to sell the ripe corn in the market and fetch money after their sale.

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29.	During India's Colonial period, the theory of downward filtration was related to:1. Railway 2. Education3. Irrigation4. Poverty alleviation
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Education During India's Colonial period, the Government of the East India Company wanted to educate some great Indians for profits in their business through the Downward Filtration Theory. The downward filtration theory means that the education was provided to a small portion of the people, and through them, education was conveyed to the masses. Hence, through this theory, the minute did partiality by giving education to some favourable persons as they liked to engage them in their business policy. Lord Macaulay’s Education Policy, 1835 was an attempt to create that system of education which educates only upper strata of society through English.

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30.	Match the list of the Editors with that of the Papers / Magazines, they were editing:'A' (Editors)‘B' (Papers / Magazines)(A) S. A. Dange(i) Navayug (B) Muzaffar Ahmad(ii) Inqilab(C) Ghulam Husain(iii) Labour Kissan Gazette(D) M. Singarvelu(iv) The Socialist 1. (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv)2. (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)3. (A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (iv)4. (A) - (iii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i)
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii) The Correct Answer is (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii). The Navyug was a magazine edited by Muzaffar Ahmad. The Newspaper Inquilab was published from Lahore in 1923 was edited by Ghulam Husain. M. Singaravelu was the editor of Labour- Kisan Gazette He was also a well-known writer and was the founder of Socialist the first socialist weekly in India. Muzaffar Ahmad was an Indian-Bengali politician, journalist, and communist activist. Shripad Amrit Dange was a founding member of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and a stalwart of the Indian trade union movement. Gulam Husayn was a historian who migrated to Bengal and was employed there as a postmaster to the East India Company serving under George Udny.

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Match the list of the Editors with that of the Papers / Magazines, they were editing:'A' (Editors)‘B' (Papers / Magazines)(A) S. A. Dange(i) Navayug (B) Muzaffar Ahmad(ii) Inqilab(C) Ghulam Husain(iii) Labour Kissan Gazette(D) M. Singarvelu(iv) The Socialist 1. (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv)2. (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)3. (A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (iv)4. (A) - (iii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i)

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)

The Correct Answer is (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii).

The Navyug was a magazine edited by Muzaffar Ahmad.
The Newspaper Inquilab was published from Lahore in 1923 was edited by Ghulam Husain.
M. Singaravelu was the editor of Labour- Kisan Gazette
He was also a well-known writer and was the founder of Socialist the first socialist weekly in India.

Muzaffar Ahmad was an Indian-Bengali politician, journalist, and communist activist.
Shripad Amrit Dange was a founding member of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and a stalwart of the Indian trade union movement.
Gulam Husayn was a historian who migrated to Bengal and was employed there as a postmaster to the East India Company serving under George Udny.

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31.	Read the statement (A) and (B) below and choose the correct answer from the codes given below-1. Not all the Mansabdars were military officer 2. Those who held high civil posts under the Mughals. were also Mansabdars and were graded accordingly.1. Both 1 and 2 are false.2. Both 1 and 2 are true.3. 1 is true while 2 is false4. 1 is false while 2 is true.
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Both 1 and 2 are true. The Mansabdari System was introduced by Mughal emperor Akbar as new administrative machinery and revenue system. The term mansab literally means position, status or rank, but in context of the structure of the Mughal administration it indicated the rank of mansabdar- that is holder of mansab - in the official hierarchy As institutional framework of mansabdari existed in both military organization and civil administration the mansabdars were transferred from the civil administration to the military department and vice versa. The mansab or rank was designated by dual representation - one by personal rank (called zat) and the other by cavalry rank (called sawar). Every mansabdar was given the rank of both zat and sawar. There were three categories among the mansabdars .Those holding ranks below 500 zat were known as mansabdars, those holding ranks of more than 500 zat that, but below 2,500 zat were named amirs those mansabdars and who holding the ranks of 2,500 zat and moreamir-i-umda or amir-i-azam or omrahs. Hence,Not all the Mansabdars were military officer and those who held high civil posts under the Mughals. were also Mansabdars and were graded accordingly.

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Match the name of the authors with that of the books and choose your answer from the codes given below;AuthorsBooksA) R.C Dutt1) Indian Economic Thought-19th Century PerspectivesB) J. R. Mclane2) The Economic History of India under Early Bitish RuleC) B.N Ganguli3) Indian Nationalism and the Early CongressD) Bipin Chandra4) The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India. 1. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 42. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 13. A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 34. A - 4, B - 1, C - 3, D - 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4

Authors	Books
A) R.C Dutt	2) The Economic History of India under Early Bitish Rule
B) J. R. Mclane	3) Indian Nationalism and the Early Congress
C) B.N Ganguli	1) Indian Economic Thought-19th Century Perspectives
D) Bipin Chandra	4) The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India.

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33.

Which of the following soils has a characteristic of both acidic and alkali types?1. Red and Yellow soil2. Alluvial soil3. Laterite soil4. Black Soil

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Red and Yellow soil

The correct answer is Red and Yellow soil.

This type of soil is found on 36.5% area of the Madhya Pradesh region. The Red and Yellow soil are credited due to breakage and erosion of ancient porous and transformed rocks.
The Red and Yellow soil are of both acidic and alkali types and its pH ratio is 5.5 to 8.5. Its get red color due to the iron present in it.
The soil is created from Gondwana rocks. The soil contains a sufficient amount of Iron, Aluminium, and Lime.
This type of soil is mainly found in the Panna, Shahdol, Mandla, Balaghat, Sidhi, Rewa districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Soil	Characteristic	District
Black Soil	Erosion of Volcanic rocks like Basalt	Indore, Khandwa
Alluvial soil	Alkali soil	Gwalior, Morena
Laterite soil	Created in dry and wet areas	Balaghat, Chindwara

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34.	He started going ___ school ___ the age of five. A) to/in B) at/on C) to/at D) before/of E) into/on
Answer» Correct option is C) to/at

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35.	Please go on ___ your work while I am out. A) to B) with C) in D) up E) at
Answer» Correct option is B) with

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36.	The old woman could go ___ foot, but she preferred going ___ car. A) with/in B) without/at C) in/on D) on/to E) on/by
Answer» Correct option is E) on/by

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37.	i. The chapter ‘We Too are Human Beings’ is ______ the book named ‘Karukku’ by Bama. a) a preface to b) the blurb for c) an excerpt from d) the foreword of ii. “Among our people, short hair was worn by mourners, and shingled hair by cowards!” This statement is an example of a) a belief b) an opinion c) a myth d) a fallacy iii. In the light of the following statement, choose the option that lists the characteristics of Zitkala-Sa. “No I will not submit! I will struggle first!” 1. servile 2. audacious 3. cocky 4. brash 5. resolute 6. gutsy a) 1, 2 and 5 b) 2, 5 and 6 c) 1, 3 and 5 d) 2, 4 and 6 iv. “At times, people from various political parties would arrive put up a stage and harangue us through their mikes.” In which of the following options is the word ‘harangue’ NOT used correctly? a) The director would often harangue his employees. b) The professor had no right to harangue by the student. c) The harangue of the student was applauded by the audience. d) As the man moved closer, he began to harangue uncontrollably.
Answer» i.(c) ii. (a) iii. (b) iv. (c)

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i. The chapter ‘We Too are Human Beings’ is ______ the book named ‘Karukku’ by Bama. a) a preface to b) the blurb for c) an excerpt from d) the foreword of ii. “Among our people, short hair was worn by mourners, and shingled hair by cowards!” This statement is an example of a) a belief b) an opinion c) a myth d) a fallacy iii. In the light of the following statement, choose the option that lists the characteristics of Zitkala-Sa. “No I will not submit! I will struggle first!” 1. servile 2. audacious 3. cocky 4. brash 5. resolute 6. gutsy a) 1, 2 and 5 b) 2, 5 and 6 c) 1, 3 and 5 d) 2, 4 and 6 iv. “At times, people from various political parties would arrive put up a stage and harangue us through their mikes.” In which of the following options is the word ‘harangue’ NOT used correctly? a) The director would often harangue his employees. b) The professor had no right to harangue by the student. c) The harangue of the student was applauded by the audience. d) As the man moved closer, he began to harangue uncontrollably.

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i.(c)

ii. (a)

iii. (b)

iv. (c)

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38.	___ the top of the hill the tourists could see hundreds of cars running quickly ___ the road. A) from/along B) at/to C) on/along D) from/in E) with/for
Answer» Correct option is A) from/along

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39.	Situational irony of the story gift for the magi
Answer» The situational irony in "The Gift of the Magi" arises from the fact that both Jim and Della sell their most prized possessions in order to buy the other a special Christmas gift, but the gift each buys is specifically designed for the prized possession each one sold. Jim is the first to recognize the irony.

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40.	I have been looking for this book for months, and ________ I have found it. A) at least B) in time C) at the end D) at present E) at last
Answer» Correct option is E) at last

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41.	Which events illustrate the unpredictable characteristic of nature? How did it affect the crop in Lencho’s field?
Answer» The unpredictable characteristic of nature was evident when it rained. It had started to rain as expected, but suddenly strong winds began to blow and hailstones fell from the sky along with the rain. It destroyed the entire cornfield. Neither a leaf nor a flower remained in the field.

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42.	“A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we will have no corn.’’ i. Who is the speaker and who is he/she speaking to? ii. What emotions/feelings of the speaker are depicted in the passage? iii. What does the phrase ‘plague of locusts’ mean?
Answer» i. Lencho is speaking to his sons. ii. Feelings of sadness and hopelessness of the speaker are depicted in the passage as the entire cornfield has been destroyed by the hailstones. iii. The phrase ‘plague of locusts’ means infestation/invasion of plants or crops by an insect which looks like a grasshopper. Locusts are insects that fly in swarms or groups and destroy crops.

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“A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we will have no corn.’’ i. Who is the speaker and who is he/she speaking to? ii. What emotions/feelings of the speaker are depicted in the passage? iii. What does the phrase ‘plague of locusts’ mean?

Answer»

i. Lencho is speaking to his sons.

ii. Feelings of sadness and hopelessness of the speaker are depicted in the passage as the entire cornfield has been destroyed by the hailstones.

iii. The phrase ‘plague of locusts’ means infestation/invasion of plants or crops by an insect which looks like a grasshopper. Locusts are insects that fly in swarms or groups and destroy crops.

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43.	Why did Lencho say that a plague of locusts would have been better?
Answer» Lencho said that a plague of locusts, which means an invasion by insects, is better because the insects leave behind at least something. But the hailstones destroyed the field completely and not a leaf was saved.

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44.	Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct options given against the number of blanks.1. ——– (1) zoo is a place ——– (2) many kinds of birds ——– (3) animals are bred and protected. A visit to zoo is not only pleasure giving ——– (4) educative and informative. 1) A) The B) A C) An D) Any 2) A) there B) here C) where D) at 3) A) but B) or C) and D) yet 4) A) as well as B) and C) but also D) in addition to 2. Atmosphere makes ——– (1) earth a planet of life. It ——– (2) us with the air to breathe, protects ——– (3) from dangerous solar rays ——– (4) saves us from extremes of heat and cold. 1. A) a B) an C) the D) that 2. A) supply B) supplies C) supplied D) supplyinq 3. A) we B) us C) our D) ours 4. A) but B) yet C) or D) and 3. Yudhisthira was the name of ——– (1) poor potter who ——– (2) in a certain kingdom. One night, ——– (3) he was returning after drinking ——– (4) than he should, he stumbled and fell over some pots. When he got up, he saw blood was oozing out of his forehead. There was a deep cut due to a broken piece of pot. 1. A) a B) an C) the D) any 2. A) live B) lived C) living D) lives 3. A) which B) where C) who D) when 4. A) much B) more C) many D) lot
Answer» 1. 1 – B; 2 – C; 3 – C; 4 – C 2. 1 – C; 2 – B; 3 – B; 4 – D 3. 1 – A; 2 – B; 3 – D; 4 – B

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Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct options given against the number of blanks.1. ——– (1) zoo is a place ——– (2) many kinds of birds ——– (3) animals are bred and protected. A visit to zoo is not only pleasure giving ——– (4) educative and informative. 1) A) The B) A C) An D) Any 2) A) there B) here C) where D) at 3) A) but B) or C) and D) yet 4) A) as well as B) and C) but also D) in addition to 2. Atmosphere makes ——– (1) earth a planet of life. It ——– (2) us with the air to breathe, protects ——– (3) from dangerous solar rays ——– (4) saves us from extremes of heat and cold. 1. A) a B) an C) the D) that 2. A) supply B) supplies C) supplied D) supplyinq 3. A) we B) us C) our D) ours 4. A) but B) yet C) or D) and 3. Yudhisthira was the name of ——– (1) poor potter who ——– (2) in a certain kingdom. One night, ——– (3) he was returning after drinking ——– (4) than he should, he stumbled and fell over some pots. When he got up, he saw blood was oozing out of his forehead. There was a deep cut due to a broken piece of pot. 1. A) a B) an C) the D) any 2. A) live B) lived C) living D) lives 3. A) which B) where C) who D) when 4. A) much B) more C) many D) lot

Answer»

1. 1 – B; 2 – C; 3 – C; 4 – C

2. 1 – C; 2 – B; 3 – B; 4 – D

3. 1 – A; 2 – B; 3 – D; 4 – B

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45.	"Quiet as a mouse" describes someone who is _____. A) interesting B) loud C) timid
Answer» Correct option is C) timid

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46.	How the Right to Service Act is helpful to people?
Answer» Ensures government services to people. Gets service within time limit. Employee should pay fine in case of delay. Appoints an officer in charge as per Right to Service Act in all offices to give service.

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47.

Match the following.ABAll India ServicesSales TaxCentral ServicesIndian Administrative ServiceState ServicesIndian Railways

Answer»

A	B
All India Services	Indian Administrative Service
Central Services	Indian Railways
State Services	Sales Tax

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48.

Differentiate the functioning of Lokpal and Lokayuktha?

Answer»

Lokpal :

Institution constituted to prevent corruption charges at national level
Has the power to register cases of corruption against employees and public workers.

Lokayuktha :

Constituted at state level to hear corruption cases.
Follow Judicial procedures

Discussion

49.	How does Right to Information Act make the functioning of government transparent?
Answer» The interventions of several organisations and social activities led to the passing of the Right to Information Act in 2005. This Act ensures the right of all citizens in India to receive information. As per this Act, information from any government institutions or institutions which receive government funds can be collected. The main objectives of this Act are to prevent corruption, create responsibility among the bureaucrats and make the functioning of government transparent. The citizens will get copies of public documents if they apply for them.

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50.

Write the difference and similarity between All India Services and Central Services.

Answer»

Similarity:

Candidates to All India Services and Central Services are recruited by Union Public Service Commission.

Difference :

In All India Service, appoint in central or state service. But in central service, appoint in central government departments only.

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Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

How many books are there? A) Five. B) They’re five. C) There are five. D) There’s a book.

Aunt Elizabeth got the roof ____ . A) mends B) mend C) mended D) to mend

I don’t need ________ money. A) no other B) another C) any D) any other

How much money ________ in the bank? A) he has got B) has he got C) he had D) he did

Bern _____ in a flat in Birmingham. A) lives B) stands C) has D) wants

Nancy’s uncle is a pilot. He _____ all over the world. A) goes B) sees C) travels D) delivers

I am sorry I am so late. My car _____ . A) broke up B) broke away C) broke down D) broke in

There isn’t ________ water left, so we can’t make tea. A) some B) a little C) any D) more

While I _____ this morning, I _____ my money. I don’t know how. A) shopped / lose B) was shopping / lost C) shopped / was losing D) shop / lose

Will you _____ the baby this morning while I do my shopping. A) look over B) look back C) look up D) look after

How ________ men work for Mr. White? A) much B) a lot of C) hard D) many

How ________ do you earn a month? A) many B) hard C) often D) much

Teachers work _____, but they don’t earn much money. A) hardly B) harder C) hard D) hardest

______ you have any other questions? A) Are B) Aren’t C) Were D) Do

There was no ________ of anyone having entered the room. A) sight B) look C) sign D) signal E) notice

How much milk ______ there? A) are B) do C) is D) were

Yesterday it was ____ the day before yesterday. A) colder the B) colder than C) colder them D) colder

Your essay was _____ than Jim’s, but it was _____ than Mary’s. A) better / worse B) gooder / badder C) better / worst D) best / worse

We ______ a video. A) has B) are C) don’t D) have

She ______ a sweater. A) has B) have C) is D) are

How many vacation days ______ there? A) are B) do C) is D) was

If you want to know how to wash that sweater, look at the ________ inside the collar. A) badge B) ticket C) notice D) sign E) tab

She ______ a sweater last Tuesday. A) buys B) bought C) is buying D) will buy

Mary and John ________ the house. A) is looking B) are looking at C) is looking at D) are looking

Where ________ standing? A) is they B) are they C) do they D) does they

“These are not rain drops falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little ones are five.” Why did Lencho use this statement?

During India's Colonial period, the theory of downward filtration was related to:1. Railway 2. Education3. Irrigation4. Poverty alleviation

Which of the following soils has a characteristic of both acidic and alkali types?1. Red and Yellow soil2. Alluvial soil3. Laterite soil4. Black Soil

He started going ___ school ___ the age of five. A) to/in B) at/on C) to/at D) before/of E) into/on

Please go on ___ your work while I am out. A) to B) with C) in D) up E) at

The old woman could go ___ foot, but she preferred going ___ car. A) with/in B) without/at C) in/on D) on/to E) on/by

___ the top of the hill the tourists could see hundreds of cars running quickly ___ the road. A) from/along B) at/to C) on/along D) from/in E) with/for

Situational irony of the story gift for the magi

I have been looking for this book for months, and ________ I have found it. A) at least B) in time C) at the end D) at present E) at last

Which events illustrate the unpredictable characteristic of nature? How did it affect the crop in Lencho’s field?

“A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we will have no corn.’’ i. Who is the speaker and who is he/she speaking to? ii. What emotions/feelings of the speaker are depicted in the passage? iii. What does the phrase ‘plague of locusts’ mean?

Why did Lencho say that a plague of locusts would have been better?

"Quiet as a mouse" describes someone who is _____. A) interesting B) loud C) timid

How the Right to Service Act is helpful to people?

Match the following.ABAll India ServicesSales TaxCentral ServicesIndian Administrative ServiceState ServicesIndian Railways

Differentiate the functioning of Lokpal and Lokayuktha?

How does Right to Information Act make the functioning of government transparent?

Write the difference and similarity between All India Services and Central Services.

While I _ this morning, I _ my money. I don’t know how. A) shopped / lose B) was shopping / lost C) shopped / was losing D) shop / lose

Your essay was _ than Jim’s, but it was _ than Mary’s. A) better / worse B) gooder / badder C) better / worst D) best / worse

He started going _ school _ the age of five. A) to/in B) at/on C) to/at D) before/of E) into/on

The old woman could go _ foot, but she preferred going _ car. A) with/in B) without/at C) in/on D) on/to E) on/by

_ the top of the hill the tourists could see hundreds of cars running quickly _ the road. A) from/along B) at/to C) on/along D) from/in E) with/for