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Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions. Over the past decade, the rush of migrants has turned into a tidal wave in Delhi, leaving its civic amenities gasping for breath. With the setting up of the National Capital Region (NCR) Planning Board nine years ago, especially to decon-gest the city, planners should now have got a firm grip on he situation. But the plan appears to have come a cropper and Delhi seems determined to plunge into chaos. The NCR Planning Board was formed in January 1985 with the avowed aim of turning Delhi into a manageable megalopolis by the turn of the century through reutilising and reprogramming the long dormant CR Plan-200 I. The CR Plan had envisaged the speedy development of selected satellite towns - seven Delhi Metropolitan Area towns, 10 priority towns and three counter-magnets - in an area spread over Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan so as to take the pressure off Delhi. This was to be combined with a series of disincentives such as higher sales tax and goods tax and a proscription on new industrial units within Delhi. Apart from developing satellite towns, what is the other measure that NCR Planning Board plans to take?
Q2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions. Over the past decade, the rush of migrants has turned into a tidal wave in Delhi, leaving its civic amenities gasping for breath. With the setting up of the National Capital Region (NCR) Planning Board nine years ago, especially to decon-gest the city, planners should now have got a firm grip on he situation. But the plan appears to have come a cropper and Delhi seems determined to plunge into chaos. The NCR Planning Board was formed in January 1985 with the avowed aim of turning Delhi into a manageable megalopolis by the turn of the century through reutilising and reprogramming the long dormant CR Plan-200 I. The CR Plan had envisaged the speedy development of selected satellite towns - seven Delhi Metropolitan Area towns, 10 priority towns and three counter-magnets - in an area spread over Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan so as to take the pressure off Delhi. This was to be combined with a series of disincentives such as higher sales tax and goods tax and a proscription on new industrial units within Delhi. NCR planning board was set up mainly to.....
Q3. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word SPOTTED
Q4. Read the passage given below and answer the questions. Over the past decade, the rush of migrants has turned into a tidal wave in Delhi, leaving its civic amenities gasping for breath. With the setting up of the National Capital Region (NCR) Planning Board nine years ago, especially to decon-gest the city, planners should now have got a firm grip on he situation. But the plan appears to have come a cropper and Delhi seems determined to plunge into chaos. The NCR Planning Board was formed in January 1985 with the avowed aim of turning Delhi into a manageable megalopolis by the turn of the century through reutilising and reprogramming the long dormant CR Plan-200 I. The CR Plan had envisaged the speedy development of selected satellite towns - seven Delhi Metropolitan Area towns, 10 priority towns and three counter-magnets - in an area spread over Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan so as to take the pressure off Delhi. This was to be combined with a series of disincentives such as higher sales tax and goods tax and a proscription on new industrial units within Delhi. Which of the following states does not come under the ambit of NCR Planning Board to develop satellite towns?
Q5. Read the passage given below and answer the questions. Over the past decade, the rush of migrants has turned into a tidal wave in Delhi, leaving its civic amenities gasping for breath. With the setting up of the National Capital Region (NCR) Planning Board nine years ago, especially to decon-gest the city, planners should now have got a firm grip on he situation. But the plan appears to have come a cropper and Delhi seems determined to plunge into chaos. The NCR Planning Board was formed in January 1985 with the avowed aim of turning Delhi into a manageable megalopolis by the turn of the century through reutilising and reprogramming the long dormant CR Plan-200 I. The CR Plan had envisaged the speedy development of selected satellite towns - seven Delhi Metropolitan Area towns, 10 priority towns and three counter-magnets - in an area spread over Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan so as to take the pressure off Delhi. This was to be combined with a series of disincentives such as higher sales tax and goods tax and a proscription on new industrial units within Delhi. What has led to a chaotic situation in Delhi?
Q6. Read the passage given below and answer the questions. Over the past decade, the rush of migrants has turned into a tidal wave in Delhi, leaving its civic amenities gasping for breath. With the setting up of the National Capital Region (NCR) Planning Board nine years ago, especially to decon-gest the city, planners should now have got a firm grip on he situation. But the plan appears to have come a cropper and Delhi seems determined to plunge into chaos. The NCR Planning Board was formed in January 1985 with the avowed aim of turning Delhi into a manageable megalopolis by the turn of the century through reutilising and reprogramming the long dormant CR Plan-200 I. The CR Plan had envisaged the speedy development of selected satellite towns - seven Delhi Metropolitan Area towns, 10 priority towns and three counter-magnets - in an area spread over Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan so as to take the pressure off Delhi. This was to be combined with a series of disincentives such as higher sales tax and goods tax and a proscription on new industrial units within Delhi. When was NCR Planning Board set up?
Q7. Story telling develops ................in narration
Q8. Pick up the word(s) nearest in meaning to the given word(s) "e;Come a cropper"e;
Q9. Pick up the word(s) nearest in meaning to the given word(s) "e;Avowed"e;
Q10. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence."e;AlthoughPandas eat bamboo almost exclusivel, they are also carnivorous"e;
Q11. Pick up the word(s) nearest in meaning to the given word(s) "e;Dormant"e;
Q12. Pick up the word(s) nearest in meaning to the given word 'Proscription'
Q13. Fill the blank with proper article: Padmabhushan title is .....honour conferred upon people for their services
Q14. "e;Insatiable"e; -- Pick the correct synonym.
Q15. In the following sentences there are two blanks. Four pairs of words are given to fill the blanks. Select the pair which can appropriately be filled in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully correct. "e;We have to .......... in our young men and women a sense of discipline, which is a .......... for progress and happiness"e;
Q16. This sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form: "e;Socrates said, "e;virtue is its own reward"e;.
Q17. In the following sentences there are two blanks. Four pairs of words are given to fill the blanks. Select the pair which can appropriately be filled in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully correct. "e;Disarmament and development in our times are .......... interrelated but .......... development will depend on a change in the world’s political thinking"e;
Q18. In the following sentences there are two blanks. Four pairs of words are given to fill the blanks.. Select the pair which can appropriately be filled in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully correct. "e;Due to .......... rainfall this year, they had to .......... cut in water supply"e;
Q19. In the following sentences there are two blanks. Four pairs of words are given to fill the blanks.. Select the pair which can appropriately be filled in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully correct. "e;The .......... man treated everyone in a .......... manner"e;
Q20. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word ENGROSSED.
Q21. Give the meaning of ARDUOUS
Q22. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate ==
Q23. Choose the word which most opposite in meaning to the word PLEASED.
Q24. In the following sentences there are two blanks. Four pairs of words are given to fill the blanks. Select the pair which can appropriately be filled in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully correct. "e;When it comes to back-stabbing, a quill .......... be .......... than a dagger"e;
Q25. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence."e; Before a skunk Squealsan unpleasant spray from the glands under its tail, it will stamp its feet and hiss a warning.
Q26. You are given a frame of three sentences, of which the middle sentence has been removed. Three possible fillers denoted by A, Band C are provided. One or more than one or none might fit. After using the filler(s), the completed frame must be a compact and well-organised presentation of the idea implied in. "e;It has become very difficult for private bus operators to make profits. .......... Besides, the road taxes, wheel taxes and maintenance costs are steeply escalating"e; .(A). The number of their commuters is on an increase. (B). The charges proposed by them have been unconditionally approved by the Government. (C). They have got some relief as they are allowed to recover the increasing fuel charges from the commuters.
Q27. For each question you are given a frame of three sentences, of which the middle sentence has been removed. Three possible fillers denoted by A, B and C are provided. One or more than one or none might fit. After using the filler(s), the completed frame must be a compact and well-organised presentation of the idea implied in. The ban on public meetings has been lifted temporarily. .......... This relaxation will probably be extended for a number of weeks. (A). This has reduced the effectiveness of the militant’s propaganda about restrictions. (B). However, the night curfew is less likely to be reduced. (C). Barring some minor incidents, the gamble seems to have paid off.
Q28. For each question you are given a frame of three sentences, of which the middle sentence has been removed. Three possible fillers denoted by A, Band C are provided. One or more than one or none might fit. After using the filler(s), the completed frame must be a compact and well-organised presentation of the idea implied in. While the height of the ancient skyscrapers may not measure upto some modern buildings, their longevity is beyond challenge. .......... Unlike today’s skyscrapers, which often are erected in less than a year and torn down a quarter of century later, those old skyscrapers stood for centuries. (A)They were made to endure. (B)Today’s skyscrapes are built fast but they seldom last for more than a decade. (C)Modern buildings are no doubt far superior as far as their durability is concerned.
Q29. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: GRANT
Q30. For each question you are given a frame of three sentences, of which the middle sentence has been removed. Three possible fillers denoted by A, Band C are provided. One or more than one or none might fit. After using the filler(s), the completed frame must be a compact and well-organised presentation of the idea implied in. Dr. Ganeshan is undoubtedly a thoroughly competent person .......... . Unfortunately, the higher-ups who liked sycophants, did not give him his due promotion. (A) He does not like flatterers, nor does he like to hang around his bosses. (B) He is also tactful enough to know which strings to pull and always keeps his bosses happy. (C) He is averse to sycophancy.
Q31. You are given a frame of three sentences, of which the middle sentence has been removed. Three possible fillers denoted by A, Band C are provided. One or more than one or none might fit. After using the filler(s), the completed frame must be a compact and well-organised presentation of the idea implied in. "e;Our ‘suggestion award’ scheme is well received by all the employees. ............... The real reason is that they feel they are an important part of the management. (A). The reason for this is obviously the monetary benefit involved in it. (B). They are happy but not because of the material gain. (C). But its implementation is delayed for certain reasons.
Q32. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. "e;The question is likely to become ..... in view of the approaching elections.
Q33. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. "e;Nationalisation is no longer the .......... for industrial ills."e;
Q34. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. "e;The Indian banking industry is sick today, and the cure is to .......... it from a staff-oriented to a customer-oriented, competitive industry"e;
Q35. In the modern world, the .........of change and scientific innovations is unusually rapid.
Q36. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. "e;To cheer them up, the party may .......... on a hectic programme."e;
Q37. English is a ................based language
Q38. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word DISPOSITION
Q39. "e;Fatal"e; -- Pick the correct synonym
Q40. This sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form: "e;He said to the interviewer, "e;Could you please repeat the question?"e;
Q41. Given below are six statements of which the first and the last .. (1) and (6) remains constant. The remaining four are given as (P), (Q),{R} and (S), which are not in the proper order. Arrange them in proper order and find out which order of sentences is correct: (1) The second named motive (P) the aiming at (Q) lies firmly fixed (R) ambition, or in milder terms (S) recognition and consideration (6) in the human nature.
Q42. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. "e;The government does not invest sufficient money in public health because this is not an area that will .......... Revenue."e;
Q43. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: WATCH
Q44. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. "e;The provisions of the act are yet to see the ..........of the day."e;
Q45. A question tag is a ......added at the end of an utterance.
Q46. Fill the blank with proper article: ........English ruled India for many decades.
Q47. Give the meaning of FORMULATE
Q48. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. "e;The boss .......... out at his subordinates for their incompetence."e;
Q49. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence."e; The company is not doing well isn't it time you sell off your shares in it?
Q50. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence. "e; We should be happy with whatever we are having and not be greedy.