Q.1-5. 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 and indicate the number of the correct word combination, by darking the appropriate oval in your answer sheet.
Q.1. 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
Q.2. 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
Q.3. 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
Q.4. 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
Q.5. 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
Q.6-10. In each of the following sentences there is a blank space given. Below each five words have been denoted by numbers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Find out which word can be filled up in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q.6. The universities have huge role to play in improving the country’s future and they must focus on shaping students into individuals who can—————- the nation.
(1) Attend (2) Propagate (3) Lead (4) Exemplify (5) Model
Q.7. A way needs to be found to ensure energy and environmental sustainability without compromising on economic and social————-.
(1) Demand (2) Hindrance (3) Evolve (4) Procession (5) Progress
Q.8. Any school that fails to ————————-with the norms may lose recognition by the state government.
(1) Quit (2) Comply (3) Propose (4) Respect (5) Grant
Q.9. Young generation is —————————to social media and internet and are staying away from yoga and Indian sciences.
(1) Traditional (2) Fond (3) Sympathetic (4) Addicted (5) Welcomed
Q.10. It has been observed that one-third of the police force consists of women who carry out all the tasks ———————————to the field efficiently.
(1) Digressing (2) Bifurcating (3) Pertaining (4) Symbolizing (5) Involving
Answers
Q.1.(3) Q.2.(2) Q.3.(1) Q.4.(5) Q.5.(4) Q.6.(3) Q.7.(5) Q.8.(2) Q.9.(4) Q.10.(3)
