English Language Quiz For LIC Assistant Mains | 14 - 12 - 19

As you all know that LIC Assistants Main exams dates are aproaching and it is high time for you to start your preparation for the exam. In order to make you prepared for the examination, Mahendras has started new quizzes of Maths, English & Reasoning section of the LIC Assistants Mains, these quizzes will be very beneficial for the exam. You can practice these quizzes on daily basis.

Q1-5. In each of the following question four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. 

Q1. Ostentatious 

(A) Deplore            (B) opulent             (C) spectacular         (D) prosperous 

1. Only A and C 

2. Only A and D 

3. All except A 

4. All except C 

5. All of the above 

Q2. Turbulence 

(A) Commotion        (B) dilapidated          (C) shun             (D) agitation 

1. A and C 

2. A and D 

3. B and D 

4. All except A 

5. All of the above 

Q3. Abandoned 

(A) Luxury            (B) deserted            (C) arrogant            (D) alignment 

1. Only B 

2. Only C 

3. Only D 

4. All except B 

5. All of the above 

Q4. Tribute 

(A) Laudation          (B) honour           (C) gratitude           (D) recognition 

1. Only B 

2. Only A and C 

3. Only B and D 

4. All except D 

5. All of the above 

Q5. Letup 

(A) Interruption          (B) improper           (C) impasse          (D) cower 

1. Only C 

2. Only D 

3. Only A and B 

4. Only A and C 

5. All of the above 

Q6-10. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

With the spiraling prices of pulses, the main (6) of protein for the poor, the government has only firefighting measures to offer, and little to address the structural issues that (7) supply. Policy interventions such as imports to create a buffer stock, fixing stock limits or tapping more channels to distribute pulses are only (8) palliatives. Considering that world trade in pulses is limited and disbursed, imports are not the answer. Pulses production in India has (9) over the years. The technology mission failed to yield results, with (10) lagging behind fast-rising demand. In fact, production dropped from an estimated 19.25 million tones in 213-14 to about 17.2 million last year. Erratic weather and poor crop have led to the fall in output. There’s a pressing need now for the government to find permanent solutions to raise productivity and yields. 

Q-6 Choose the correct option for (6) 

1. way 

2. source 

3. nourish 

4. cause 

5. provision 

Q-7 Choose the correct option for (7) 

1. over burden 

2. cushion 

3. loiter 

4. limit 

5. procrastinate 

Q-8 Choose the correct option for (8) 

1. implausible 

2. basic 

3. ostentatious 

4. wanted 

5. temporary 

Q-9 Choose the correct option for (9) 

1. decline 

2. shortfall 

3. stagnated 

4. expedited 

5. exported 

Q-10 Choose the correct option for (10) 

1. demand 

2. supply 

3. input 

4. import 

5. productivity 

ANSWERS :

Q1. (3) 

Q2. (2) 

Q3. (1) 

Q4. (5) 

Q5. (4)

Q-6 (2) 

Q-7 (4) 

Solution 

limit 

For other option: 

Procrastinate (v) – delay, postpone 

Q-8 (5) 

temporary 

For other option: 

Ostentatious (adj.) - flashy, showy 

Q-9 (3) 

Q-10 (2)