Q2181.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
She emphasized on (1)/ the need for (2)/ regular practice (3)/ to improve performance. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
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Concept: The verb 'emphasize' takes a direct object; no preposition follows it.
- Wrong: emphasized on the need.
- Right: She emphasized the need for regular practice …
- The noun form does take 'on': 'emphasis on'.
Trick: Verb – no 'on' (emphasize, discuss, stress); Noun – with 'on' (emphasis on, stress on).
Answer: (A) (1)
अवधारणा: 'emphasize' क्रिया के बाद सीधे कर्म आता है, 'on' नहीं।
- गलत: emphasized on the need।
- सही: She emphasized the need for regular practice।
- संज्ञा रूप में 'emphasis on' सही है।
ट्रिक: क्रिया – बिना 'on' (emphasize, discuss); संज्ञा – 'on' के साथ (emphasis on)।
उत्तर: (A) (1)
Q2182.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
The company will launch the new product next month.
- AThe new product is launched next month.
- BThe new product will be launched next month.
- CThe new product has been launched next month.
- DThe new product will being launched next month.
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Concept: Simple future passive = will be + V3.
- Object 'the new product' becomes the subject.
- will launch → will be launched.
- A (present), C (present perfect), D ('will being') – wrong forms.
Trick: Keep the tense of the helping verb same – only add 'be' + V3.
Answer: (B) The new product will be launched next month.
अवधारणा: सामान्य भविष्य का कर्मवाच्य = will be + V3।
- कर्म 'the new product' कर्ता बनता है।
- will launch → will be launched।
- A, C, D में काल या रूप गलत।
ट्रिक: सहायक क्रिया का काल वही रखें – केवल 'be' + V3 जोड़ें।
उत्तर: (B) The new product will be launched next month.
Q2183.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Neither of the applicants (1)/ have submitted (2)/ the required documents (3)/ to the office in time. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
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Concept: 'Neither of + plural noun' is treated as singular.
- Subject = neither (one of two) → singular.
- have submitted → has submitted.
- Correct: Neither of the applicants has submitted …
Trick: Either of / Neither of / Each of / One of → singular verb.
Answer: (B) (2)
अवधारणा: 'Neither of + बहुवचन संज्ञा' एकवचन माना जाता है।
- कर्ता = neither (दोनों में से कोई नहीं) → एकवचन।
- have submitted → has submitted।
- सही: Neither of the applicants has submitted…
ट्रिक: Either of / Neither of / Each of / One of → एकवचन क्रिया।
उत्तर: (B) (2)
Q2184.Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The tableau of human suffering was etched into memory by the war artist.
- AThe group presented a silent tableau during the cultural program.
- BThe historian analyzed the tableau of events that followed the partition.
- CThe tableau consisted of symbolic figures and metaphorical elements.
- DThe cabinet's tableau was reorganized following the reshuffle.
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Concept: A homonym is the same word used with a different meaning.
- In the given sentence, tableau = a vivid scene/picture.
- A, B, C keep this 'scene/representation' sense.
- D uses it for the composition/line-up of a cabinet – a different meaning.
Yaad rakhein: Find the option where the word's sense changes – here it moves from 'scene' to 'set-up'.
Answer: (D) The cabinet's tableau was reorganized following the reshuffle.
अवधारणा: Homonym = एक ही शब्द, अलग अर्थ।
- दिए गए वाक्य में tableau = सजीव दृश्य/चित्र।
- A, B, C में यही 'दृश्य' वाला अर्थ है।
- D में मंत्रिमंडल की संरचना/सूची के अर्थ में – अर्थ बदल गया।
ट्रिक: वह विकल्प चुनें जहाँ शब्द का अर्थ बदल जाए।
उत्तर: (D) The cabinet's tableau was reorganized following the reshuffle.
Q2185.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
A detailed proposal was being examined by the review board.
- AThe review board examined a detailed proposal.
- BThe review board was examining a detailed proposal.
- CThe review board has examined a detailed proposal.
- DThe review board had examined a detailed proposal.
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Concept: Was/were being + V3 (passive) ↔ was/were + V-ing (active).
- Agent 'the review board' becomes the subject.
- was being examined → was examining.
- A (simple past), C (present perfect), D (past perfect) change the tense.
Trick: 'being' in passive ⇒ continuous tense in active.
Answer: (B) The review board was examining a detailed proposal.
अवधारणा: Was/were being + V3 (कर्मवाच्य) ↔ was/were + V-ing (कर्तृवाच्य)।
- 'the review board' कर्ता बनता है।
- was being examined → was examining।
- A, C, D में काल बदल गया।
ट्रिक: कर्मवाच्य में 'being' ⇒ कर्तृवाच्य में continuous काल।
उत्तर: (B) The review board was examining a detailed proposal.
Q2186.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence.
She reverted back to her old habits despite her promises.
- Areverted again
- Breverted
- Creturned back
- Dreverted once more
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Concept: 'Revert' itself means 'return to an earlier state', so 'back' repeats the idea.
- Remove 'back': She reverted to her old habits.
- 'again', 'once more', 'returned back' are equally redundant.
Trick: Common redundant pairs: return back, revert back, repeat again, combine together.
Answer: (B) reverted
अवधारणा: 'Revert' का अर्थ ही 'पहले की स्थिति में लौटना' है, 'back' दोहराव है।
- सही: She reverted to her old habits।
- 'again', 'once more', 'returned back' भी अनावश्यक।
ट्रिक: आम पुनरुक्ति: return back, revert back, repeat again, combine together।
उत्तर: (B) reverted
Directions (Qs. 87-91): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The debate on environmental sustainability in India reflects the tension between economic aspirations and ecological realities. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India faces the dual challenge of maintaining growth while mitigating environmental degradation. Government policies often highlight the rhetoric of green development, yet implementation remains inconsistent. Industrial expansion, urbanization, and energy demands continue to strain natural ecosystems. Air and water pollution, deforestation, and waste mismanagement have become defining features of modern India’s development narrative. The irony lies in the fact that while technological progress promises efficiency, it simultaneously accelerates ecological imbalance when pursued without ethical and environmental accountability. Rural communities, though less industrialized, face their own environmental dilemmas. Agricultural dependency makes them highly vulnerable to climate variability — erratic monsoons, declining groundwater levels, and soil infertility directly threaten livelihoods. The push for chemical-intensive farming has yielded short-term gains but at the cost of long-term sustainability. Meanwhile, urban centres confront a different crisis: unplanned construction, vehicular emissions, and mounting e-waste. The social consequences are profound — rising health issues, displacement of marginalized populations, and widening inequality between those who can "buy" clean air and those who cannot. Public awareness and activism have grown through digital media, judicial interventions, and youth-led climate movements. Yet, a significant portion of society still views environmental protection as secondary to economic growth. The cultural mindset that equates development solely with industrialization must evolve. Environmental stewardship should not be perceived as an obstacle but as an investment in the nation’s longevity. True sustainability, the author argues, requires a paradigm shift — from reactive regulation to proactive ecological consciousness. Without this transformation, India’s pursuit of progress risks undermining the very foundation it depends upon: a habitable planet.
Q2187.What core tension does the passage highlight in India's development model?
- AUrban versus rural employment
- BEconomic growth versus environmental sustainability
- CPopulation growth versus education
- DIndustrialization versus agriculture
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Concept: The central conflict is usually stated in the opening sentence.
- The first lines set economic aspirations against ecological realities.
- The rest of the passage illustrates this growth-versus-environment struggle.
- Other options are not discussed as the main tension.
Trick: Main-idea questions: read the first and last lines of the passage first.
Answer: (B) Economic growth versus environmental sustainability
अवधारणा: मुख्य संघर्ष प्रायः पहले वाक्य में ही बताया जाता है।
- शुरुआत में आर्थिक आकांक्षा बनाम पारिस्थितिक वास्तविकता की बात है।
- पूरा गद्यांश इसी विकास-बनाम-पर्यावरण द्वंद्व को समझाता है।
ट्रिक: मुख्य विचार के लिए पहला और अंतिम वाक्य पढ़ें।
उत्तर: (B) Economic growth versus environmental sustainability
Directions (Qs. 87-91): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The debate on environmental sustainability in India reflects the tension between economic aspirations and ecological realities. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India faces the dual challenge of maintaining growth while mitigating environmental degradation. Government policies often highlight the rhetoric of green development, yet implementation remains inconsistent. Industrial expansion, urbanization, and energy demands continue to strain natural ecosystems. Air and water pollution, deforestation, and waste mismanagement have become defining features of modern India’s development narrative. The irony lies in the fact that while technological progress promises efficiency, it simultaneously accelerates ecological imbalance when pursued without ethical and environmental accountability. Rural communities, though less industrialized, face their own environmental dilemmas. Agricultural dependency makes them highly vulnerable to climate variability — erratic monsoons, declining groundwater levels, and soil infertility directly threaten livelihoods. The push for chemical-intensive farming has yielded short-term gains but at the cost of long-term sustainability. Meanwhile, urban centres confront a different crisis: unplanned construction, vehicular emissions, and mounting e-waste. The social consequences are profound — rising health issues, displacement of marginalized populations, and widening inequality between those who can "buy" clean air and those who cannot. Public awareness and activism have grown through digital media, judicial interventions, and youth-led climate movements. Yet, a significant portion of society still views environmental protection as secondary to economic growth. The cultural mindset that equates development solely with industrialization must evolve. Environmental stewardship should not be perceived as an obstacle but as an investment in the nation’s longevity. True sustainability, the author argues, requires a paradigm shift — from reactive regulation to proactive ecological consciousness. Without this transformation, India’s pursuit of progress risks undermining the very foundation it depends upon: a habitable planet.
Q2188.According to the passage, what is a key reason for environmental degradation despite policy initiatives?
- ALack of awareness among farmers
- BWeak implementation of green policies
- CDecline in population growth
- DOverdependence on foreign aid
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Concept: Look for the line contrasting policy with practice ('…yet…').
- Policies talk of green development, but carrying them out is uneven.
- So the gap is weak implementation.
- Farmers' awareness, population decline, foreign aid – not mentioned as causes.
Trick: 'Yet' or 'but' in a passage often marks the answer to a 'despite' question.
Answer: (B) Weak implementation of green policies
अवधारणा: नीति और व्यवहार में अंतर दिखाने वाली पंक्ति (…yet…) देखें।
- नीतियाँ हरित विकास की बात करती हैं, पर लागू करना असंगत है।
- अतः कारण – कमज़ोर कार्यान्वयन।
- अन्य विकल्पों का गद्यांश में उल्लेख नहीं।
ट्रिक: 'despite' वाले प्रश्न का उत्तर अक्सर 'yet/but' के बाद मिलता है।
उत्तर: (B) Weak implementation of green policies
Directions (Qs. 87-91): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The debate on environmental sustainability in India reflects the tension between economic aspirations and ecological realities. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India faces the dual challenge of maintaining growth while mitigating environmental degradation. Government policies often highlight the rhetoric of green development, yet implementation remains inconsistent. Industrial expansion, urbanization, and energy demands continue to strain natural ecosystems. Air and water pollution, deforestation, and waste mismanagement have become defining features of modern India’s development narrative. The irony lies in the fact that while technological progress promises efficiency, it simultaneously accelerates ecological imbalance when pursued without ethical and environmental accountability. Rural communities, though less industrialized, face their own environmental dilemmas. Agricultural dependency makes them highly vulnerable to climate variability — erratic monsoons, declining groundwater levels, and soil infertility directly threaten livelihoods. The push for chemical-intensive farming has yielded short-term gains but at the cost of long-term sustainability. Meanwhile, urban centres confront a different crisis: unplanned construction, vehicular emissions, and mounting e-waste. The social consequences are profound — rising health issues, displacement of marginalized populations, and widening inequality between those who can "buy" clean air and those who cannot. Public awareness and activism have grown through digital media, judicial interventions, and youth-led climate movements. Yet, a significant portion of society still views environmental protection as secondary to economic growth. The cultural mindset that equates development solely with industrialization must evolve. Environmental stewardship should not be perceived as an obstacle but as an investment in the nation’s longevity. True sustainability, the author argues, requires a paradigm shift — from reactive regulation to proactive ecological consciousness. Without this transformation, India’s pursuit of progress risks undermining the very foundation it depends upon: a habitable planet.
Q2189.What environmental issue primarily affects rural communities, as mentioned in the passage?
- AIndustrial pollution
- BE-waste generation
- CClimate variability impacting agriculture
- DTraffic congestion
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Concept: Match the problem to the group the passage links it with.
- Villages depend on farming, so erratic rain, falling groundwater and poor soil hit them.
- E-waste, vehicles and construction are listed as city problems.
- So rural issue = climate variability affecting agriculture.
Trick: Sort problems into 'rural' and 'urban' columns while reading – options become obvious.
Answer: (C) Climate variability impacting agriculture
अवधारणा: समस्या को उसी समूह से मिलाएँ जिससे गद्यांश जोड़ता है।
- गाँव खेती पर निर्भर; अनियमित मानसून, घटता भूजल, बंजर मिट्टी उन्हें प्रभावित करते हैं।
- ई-कचरा, वाहन, निर्माण – शहरी समस्याएँ।
- अतः उत्तर – कृषि पर जलवायु परिवर्तनशीलता का असर।
ट्रिक: पढ़ते समय समस्याओं को 'ग्रामीण' और 'शहरी' में बाँट लें।
उत्तर: (C) Climate variability impacting agriculture
Directions (Qs. 87-91): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The debate on environmental sustainability in India reflects the tension between economic aspirations and ecological realities. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India faces the dual challenge of maintaining growth while mitigating environmental degradation. Government policies often highlight the rhetoric of green development, yet implementation remains inconsistent. Industrial expansion, urbanization, and energy demands continue to strain natural ecosystems. Air and water pollution, deforestation, and waste mismanagement have become defining features of modern India’s development narrative. The irony lies in the fact that while technological progress promises efficiency, it simultaneously accelerates ecological imbalance when pursued without ethical and environmental accountability. Rural communities, though less industrialized, face their own environmental dilemmas. Agricultural dependency makes them highly vulnerable to climate variability — erratic monsoons, declining groundwater levels, and soil infertility directly threaten livelihoods. The push for chemical-intensive farming has yielded short-term gains but at the cost of long-term sustainability. Meanwhile, urban centres confront a different crisis: unplanned construction, vehicular emissions, and mounting e-waste. The social consequences are profound — rising health issues, displacement of marginalized populations, and widening inequality between those who can "buy" clean air and those who cannot. Public awareness and activism have grown through digital media, judicial interventions, and youth-led climate movements. Yet, a significant portion of society still views environmental protection as secondary to economic growth. The cultural mindset that equates development solely with industrialization must evolve. Environmental stewardship should not be perceived as an obstacle but as an investment in the nation’s longevity. True sustainability, the author argues, requires a paradigm shift — from reactive regulation to proactive ecological consciousness. Without this transformation, India’s pursuit of progress risks undermining the very foundation it depends upon: a habitable planet.
Q2190.What irony does the author identify regarding technological progress?
- AIt reduces energy demand drastically
- BIt improves employment opportunities
- CIt promotes equality across classes
- DIt advances development but worsens ecological imbalance
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Concept: Irony = an outcome opposite to what is expected.
- Technology is expected to bring efficiency and progress.
- Without accountability, it speeds up ecological damage.
- So it advances development but worsens the ecological balance.
Trick: For 'irony' questions pick the option with two opposite effects joined by 'but'.
Answer: (D) It advances development but worsens ecological imbalance
अवधारणा: विडंबना = अपेक्षा के उलट परिणाम।
- तकनीक से दक्षता व प्रगति की उम्मीद।
- पर जवाबदेही के बिना यह पारिस्थितिक नुकसान बढ़ाती है।
- अतः विकास भी, पर्यावरण असंतुलन भी।
ट्रिक: 'irony' वाले प्रश्न में 'but' से जुड़े दो विपरीत प्रभाव वाला विकल्प चुनें।
उत्तर: (D) It advances development but worsens ecological imbalance
Directions (Qs. 87-91): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The debate on environmental sustainability in India reflects the tension between economic aspirations and ecological realities. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India faces the dual challenge of maintaining growth while mitigating environmental degradation. Government policies often highlight the rhetoric of green development, yet implementation remains inconsistent. Industrial expansion, urbanization, and energy demands continue to strain natural ecosystems. Air and water pollution, deforestation, and waste mismanagement have become defining features of modern India’s development narrative. The irony lies in the fact that while technological progress promises efficiency, it simultaneously accelerates ecological imbalance when pursued without ethical and environmental accountability. Rural communities, though less industrialized, face their own environmental dilemmas. Agricultural dependency makes them highly vulnerable to climate variability — erratic monsoons, declining groundwater levels, and soil infertility directly threaten livelihoods. The push for chemical-intensive farming has yielded short-term gains but at the cost of long-term sustainability. Meanwhile, urban centres confront a different crisis: unplanned construction, vehicular emissions, and mounting e-waste. The social consequences are profound — rising health issues, displacement of marginalized populations, and widening inequality between those who can "buy" clean air and those who cannot. Public awareness and activism have grown through digital media, judicial interventions, and youth-led climate movements. Yet, a significant portion of society still views environmental protection as secondary to economic growth. The cultural mindset that equates development solely with industrialization must evolve. Environmental stewardship should not be perceived as an obstacle but as an investment in the nation’s longevity. True sustainability, the author argues, requires a paradigm shift — from reactive regulation to proactive ecological consciousness. Without this transformation, India’s pursuit of progress risks undermining the very foundation it depends upon: a habitable planet.
Q2191.What long-term solution does the author advocate for achieving sustainability?
- AStricter industrial regulations only
- BA shift toward ecological awareness and responsible mindset
- CIncreased foreign investment in energy
- DTemporary bans on urban construction
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Concept: The author's remedy appears near the end of the passage.
- He calls for moving from reacting with rules to building ecological consciousness in advance.
- Development should not mean industry alone – a mindset change is needed.
- 'Regulations only' and 'bans' are narrower than his view.
Trick: Options with 'only' or 'temporary' are usually too narrow for a long-term solution.
Answer: (B) A shift toward ecological awareness and responsible mindset
अवधारणा: लेखक का उपाय गद्यांश के अंत में है।
- नियमों पर प्रतिक्रिया के बजाय पहले से पर्यावरण-चेतना की ज़रूरत।
- विकास = केवल उद्योग – यह सोच बदलनी होगी।
- 'केवल नियम' या 'अस्थायी रोक' संकीर्ण विकल्प हैं।
ट्रिक: 'only' या 'temporary' वाले विकल्प दीर्घकालिक समाधान नहीं होते।
उत्तर: (B) A shift toward ecological awareness and responsible mindset
Q2192.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
The guard said, "Who entered the premises last night?"
- AThe guard asked who entered the premises last night.
- BThe guard asked who had entered the premises the previous night.
- CThe guard said who entered the premises the previous night.
- DThe guard asked that who had entered the premises last night.
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Concept: Interrogative: said → asked; no 'that'; tense backshifts; time words change.
- entered (past) → had entered.
- last night → the previous night.
- Statement word order: who had entered …
Trick: Eliminate fast: C keeps 'said', D adds 'that', A keeps 'last night'.
Answer: (B) The guard asked who had entered the premises the previous night.
अवधारणा: प्रश्नवाचक: said → asked; 'that' नहीं; काल पीछे; समय-शब्द बदलें।
- entered → had entered।
- last night → the previous night।
- कथन क्रम: who had entered…
ट्रिक: जल्दी हटाएँ: C में 'said', D में 'that', A में 'last night'।
उत्तर: (B) The guard asked who had entered the premises the previous night.
Q2193.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
He said, "I didn't recognize her because I hadn't seen her for years."
- AHe said that he didn't recognize her because he hadn't seen her for years.
- BHe said that he hadn't recognized her because he hadn't seen her for years.
- CHe said that he hadn't recognized her because he didn't see her for years.
- DHe said that he didn't recognize her because he didn't see her for years.
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Concept: Past simple → past perfect; past perfect stays unchanged.
- didn't recognize → hadn't recognized.
- hadn't seen → hadn't seen (no further change).
- I → he; her stays her.
Trick: Past perfect is the 'last stop' – it never changes in indirect speech.
Answer: (B) He said that he hadn't recognized her because he hadn't seen her for years.
अवधारणा: Past simple → past perfect; past perfect वैसा ही रहता है।
- didn't recognize → hadn't recognized।
- hadn't seen → hadn't seen।
- I → he।
ट्रिक: Past perfect 'अंतिम स्टॉप' है – indirect में नहीं बदलता।
उत्तर: (B) He said that he hadn't recognized her because he hadn't seen her for years.
Q2194.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: PALE
- ARadiant
- BCadaverous
- CLively
- DBright
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Concept: Pale = having little colour, whitish, wan.
- Cadaverous = very pale and thin, like a corpse – closest.
- Radiant, lively, bright suggest glow or energy – opposite sense.
Trick: Cadaver = dead body → cadaverous = corpse-like pale.
Answer: (B) Cadaverous
अवधारणा: Pale = फीका, पीला/सफ़ेद पड़ा हुआ।
- Cadaverous = शव जैसा पीला और दुबला – निकटतम।
- Radiant, lively, bright – चमक/जोश, उल्टा अर्थ।
ट्रिक: Cadaver = शव → cadaverous = शव जैसा पीला।
उत्तर: (B) Cadaverous
Q2195.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: SPARKLE
- ABlur
- BDim
- CCoruscate
- DFade
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Concept: Sparkle = shine with flashes of light, glitter.
- Coruscate = to flash or glitter – exact synonym.
- Blur, dim, fade all mean losing brightness – antonym-type words.
Trick: Three options share one meaning (less light); the odd one out is the answer.
Answer: (C) Coruscate
अवधारणा: Sparkle = चमकना, जगमगाना।
- Coruscate = चमक की चिंगारियाँ छोड़ना – सही समानार्थी।
- Blur, dim, fade – चमक कम होना, विपरीत अर्थ।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक ही (कम रोशनी) अर्थ के हैं – अलग वाला उत्तर है।
उत्तर: (C) Coruscate
Q2196.Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Brave
- AFearless
- BPusillanimous
- CGallant
- DIntrepid
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Concept: Brave = courageous; its opposite is cowardly/timid.
- Pusillanimous = lacking courage, faint-hearted ✓.
- Fearless, gallant, intrepid all mean brave – synonyms.
Trick: Latin pusillus (very small) + animus (spirit) = small-spirited, cowardly.
Answer: (B) Pusillanimous
अवधारणा: Brave = साहसी; विलोम = कायर/डरपोक।
- Pusillanimous = कायर, कमज़ोर दिल वाला ✓।
- Fearless, gallant, intrepid – सब 'साहसी' के समानार्थी।
ट्रिक: pusillus (छोटा) + animus (मन) = छोटे मन वाला, कायर।
उत्तर: (B) Pusillanimous
Q2197.Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
He quoted the rules chapter and verse to prove his point.
- AWith partially developed reasoning
- BWith an incomplete explanation
- CWith exact reference and full detail
- DBy means of analogy or example
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Concept: 'Chapter and verse' = with exact sources and complete detail.
- He cited the rules precisely, point by point.
- Origin: citing scripture by its chapter and verse numbers.
Yaad rakhein: Think of a precise citation – 'Rule 4, clause 2' – that is chapter and verse.
Answer: (C) With exact reference and full detail
अवधारणा: 'Chapter and verse' = सटीक संदर्भ और पूरे विवरण के साथ।
- उसने नियमों को बिल्कुल सटीक, बिंदुवार उद्धृत किया।
- उत्पत्ति: धर्मग्रंथ को अध्याय व श्लोक संख्या से उद्धृत करना।
याद रखें: सटीक हवाला – 'नियम 4, खंड 2' – यही chapter and verse है।
उत्तर: (C) With exact reference and full detail
Q2198.Choose the correct spelling of a word.
- ARepruove
- BRipruve
- CReproove
- DReprove
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Concept: Correct spelling: R-E-P-R-O-V-E (to scold, rebuke).
- Built as re + prove – same 'prove' spelling.
- A, B, C insert extra or wrong vowels (-uove, -uve, -oove).
Trick: If you can spell 'prove', you can spell 'reprove' (also approve, improve).
Answer: (D) Reprove
अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी: Reprove (अर्थ: डाँटना, फटकारना)।
- re + prove – 'prove' की वर्तनी वैसी ही।
- A, B, C में स्वर गलत/अतिरिक्त।
ट्रिक: 'prove' सही लिखें तो reprove, approve, improve भी सही।
उत्तर: (D) Reprove
Q2199.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
She said that she had never before seen such an extraordinary performance.
- A"I have never before seen such an extraordinary performance," she said.
- B"I had never before seen such an extraordinary performance," she said.
- C"Never before I have seen such an extraordinary performance," she said.
- D"Never before had I seen such an extraordinary performance," said she.
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Concept: Undo the backshift: reported past perfect (for a recent experience) returns to present perfect.
- she → I; had seen → have seen.
- Put the words in quotes with natural order: 'I have never before seen …'
- B keeps past perfect; C has wrong order; D changes the tense to past perfect inversion.
Trick: Direct speech uses the speaker's own time – 'never before' + present perfect for an experience up to now.
Answer: (A) "I have never before seen such an extraordinary performance," she said.
अवधारणा: Backshift उलटें: reported past perfect → present perfect।
- she → I; had seen → have seen।
- उद्धरण में सामान्य क्रम: 'I have never before seen…'
- B में past perfect, C में गलत क्रम, D में past perfect।
ट्रिक: Direct speech बोलने वाले के अपने समय में होता है – अब तक का अनुभव = present perfect।
उत्तर: (A) "I have never before seen such an extraordinary performance," she said.
Q2200.Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. The discovery of fire marked a turning point in human evolution.
2. It provided warmth, protection, and a new method for cooking food.
3. This advancement significantly improved nutrition and quality of life.
4. Over time, mastery over fire became a foundation for technological progress.
- A1, 2, 3, 4
- B2, 3, 4, 1
- C1, 3, 2, 4
- D4, 1, 2, 3
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Concept: Topic → details → effect → long-term conclusion.
- 1 introduces fire as a turning point.
- 2 ('It provided…') lists its uses; 3 ('This advancement…') gives the benefit.
- 4 ('Over time…') closes with the long-term impact.
Trick: Pronoun links: 'It' needs 1 before it, 'This' needs 2 before it, 'Over time' signals the end.
Answer: (A) 1, 2, 3, 4
अवधारणा: विषय → विवरण → प्रभाव → दीर्घकालिक निष्कर्ष।
- 1 – आग को निर्णायक मोड़ बताता है।
- 2 ('It provided…') – उपयोग; 3 ('This advancement…') – लाभ।
- 4 ('Over time…') – दीर्घकालिक प्रभाव, अंत।
ट्रिक: सर्वनाम कड़ी: 'It' से पहले 1, 'This' से पहले 2, 'Over time' अंत का संकेत।
उत्तर: (A) 1, 2, 3, 4
