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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)________ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)_______ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practicing speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)________ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)________ and can be a fun experience.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.

Option 1: pitch

Option 2: complacency

Option 3: progress

Option 4: stamina

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: progress


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Progress means forward movement or advancement, which leads to positive change and is exactly the concept being discussed in the passage. It relates to the idea of improving one's language skills.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Pitch: It refers to the level or degree of something, such as the level of sound, a sales pitch, or the angle at which something is set.

  • Complacency: It is a feeling of self-satisfaction and contentment, often without being aware of potential dangers or problems.

  • Stamina: It is the physical or mental strength and endurance to sustain a prolonged effort or activity.

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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Culture can be a beautiful thing. There are many aspects that make up one’s culture. Whether it may be the clothing, language, religion, food, traditions, or even music, all aspects play a (1)____ role in making up a person’s culture. I think culture is so important because it does not affect only one person; it affects the (2)____ and also affects the other people around it. I am happy to know my culture and to know where my family (3)____ from. It gives me the sense of being whole and, at the same time, makes me feel (4)____ and different from other people. Different cultures and different people make our country the beautiful melting pot we are (5)_____ to call it.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: country

Option 2: climate

Option 3: course

Option 4: career

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: country


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The word country fits contextually in the sentence, discussing the impact of culture not just on one person but on a broader group or society. Culture influences not only individuals but the collective community as well.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Climate refers to the weather conditions prevailing in an area.
  • A course can refer to a direction, path, or educational programme.
  • A career refers to one's profession or occupation.

Therefore, the correct answer is country.

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Question : Part V, chapter II of the Indian Constitution does not include which of the following provisions?

Option 1: Joint sitting of both houses of Parliament in certain cases.

Option 2: Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.

Option 3: Language to be used in Parliament.

Option 4: Restriction on discussion in Parliament.

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.


Solution : The correct answer is the Power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament.

The organisation, composition, duration, officials, procedures, privileges, powers, and other aspects of Parliament are covered under Articles 79 to 122 of Part V, Chapter II of the Constitution. The states and union territories are represented in the upper house, the Rajya Sabha, and the lower house, the Lok Sabha.

The President's authority to enact ordinances is not included in Part V, Chapter II of the Indian Constitution.

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Question : English as the official language of India for higher education was incorporated in the resolution formulation by ______.

Option 1: Lord Hastings

Option 2: Lord Wellesley

Option 3: Lord Macaulay

Option 4: Lord Dalhousie

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Lord Macaulay


Solution : The correct answer is Lord Macaulay.

English as the official language of India for higher education was incorporated in the resolution formulation by Lord Macaulay. Lord Macaulay's "Minute on Education" in 1835 played a significant role in promoting the use of English as the medium of instruction in higher education in India. This had a lasting impact on the educational system in the country.

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Question : Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India are identified primarily on the basis of:

Option 1: Religious beliefs

Option 2: Language spoken

Option 3: Social and educational backwardness

Option 4: Geographic location

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Social and educational backwardness


Solution : Correct Option: Option 3
Explanation: Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India are identified based on social and educational backwardness to provide them with affirmative action for better representation and opportunities.

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Question : What is the official language of Bangladesh, a neighbouring country of India?

Option 1: Bengali

Option 2: Urdu

Option 3: Dzongkha

Option 4: Hindi

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bengali


Solution : The correct option is Bengali.

Bengali (Bangla) is the official language of Bangladesh. The majority of people in Bangladesh speak Bengali as their mother tongue. The natives of Indian states like West Bengal, Assam And Tripura too speak Bengali. It is one of the prominent languages spoken in the globe after Hindi.

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Question : Direction: In a certain code language, Sue Re Nik means she is brave, Pi Sor Re Nik means she is always smiling, and Sor Re Zhi means she is always cheerful. What is the code used for the word smiling?

Option 1: Nik

Option 2: Re

Option 3: Pi

Option 4: Sor

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Pi


Solution : Given:

1. Sue Re Nik means she is brave.
2. Pi Sor Re Nik means she is always smiling.
3. Sor Re Zhi means she is always cheerful.

From these sentences, we can deduce that the word smiling is represented by the code Pi based on the fact that both smiling and Pi are the part of second sentence only.

So, the code used for the word smiling is Pi.

Hence, third option is correct.

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, honest persons is coded as yu du, he is honest is coded as du mu cu, she is emotional is coded as mu hu ru, and she left is coded as hu nu. What is the code for the word emotional in that code language?

Option 1: ru

Option 2: hu

Option 3: du

Option 4: mu

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: ru


Solution : Given:
1. honest persons ⇒ yu du
2. he is honest ⇒ du mu cu
3. she is emotional ⇒ mu hu ru
4. she left ⇒ hu nu

By comparing all the coded sentences, we find that –
In sentences 1 and 2, honest is a common word and du is a common code.
In sentences 2 and 3, is is a common word and mu is a common code.
In sentences 3 and 4, she is a common word and hu is a common code.
The remaining word and code in sentence 1 persons and yu; in sentence 2 he and cu; in sentence 3 are emotional and ru; in sentence 4 left and nu.
Finally, honest ⇒ du; is ⇒ mu; she ⇒ hu; ⇒ persons ⇒ yu; he ⇒ cu; emotional ⇒ ru; left ⇒ nu

So, emotional will be coded as ru. Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Name the Sikh Guru who developed the Gurmukhi script for writing the Punjabi language.

Option 1: Guru Ram Das

Option 2: Guru Hargobind

Option 3: Guru Tegh Bahadur

Option 4: Guru Angad

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Guru Angad


Solution : The correct option is Guru Angad

Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh Guru, is credited with developing the Gurmukhi script for writing the Punjabi language. He played a significant role in standardising and promoting the use of Gurmukhi for recording the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other Sikh Gurus.

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