Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The science and art of growing vegetables, fruits and flowers

Option 1: Herpetology

Option 2: Horticulture

Option 3: Haplology

Option 4: Herbing

Question : The advantge of detergents over soaps is :

Option 1: Detergents are soluble in water

Option 2: Detergents could not give much lather

Option 3: Dtergents give lather even with  hard water

Option 4: Soapes give lather with only soft water

Question : Comprehension:

In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Ragi is a popular annual plant that is (1) _________ with healthy nutrients. It is a good (2)_______ of iron, protein, calcium and (3) ________ minerals. It is also rich in fibre and (4)_______ in weight loss as it contains (5) ______ saturated fats.

Question:

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

Option 1: benefit

Option 2: services

Option 3: help

Option 4: aids

Question : Directions: If L × M means that L is the mother of M, L – M means that L is the father of M, and L + M means that L is the sister of M, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the father of R?

Option 1: Q – P × R

Option 2: P – Q + R

Option 3: P – Q × R

Option 4: R – P × Q

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.

A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: included

Option 2: chased

Option 3: guided

Option 4: challenged

Question : Directions: Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the series were to be continued?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

A piano teacher described an interesting encounter she had had with a young lady who came to inquire about music lessons. The young lady asked her, “How long will this course take?

My father tells me that it is in fashion now to be able to play musical instruments and that I should learn one quickly. I want something that will be quick, fast, and easy like, like….” When the amused teacher explained that it would take a lifetime of meticulous practice to learn music, her face fell and, needless to say, she never came back. The single most important factor that distinguishes those of us who succeed in any venture and those of us who don’t is this ‘instant coffee’ attitude. Most of us want results quickly. We want to reach the top immediately and get worked up when things go wrong. Perseverance and patience are forgotten words. We get upset, frustrated, and angry when a skill or activity requires us to put in a lot of effort and time. We get dejected and want to give it up. But such thinking serves no good. For, it doesn’t solve the problem. Life is tough for those with an ‘instant coffee’ attitude.

Success, real success, and happiness come to those who have a ‘bread-making’ attitude those who are willing to knead the dough, wait for hours for it to rise, only to punch it down and knead some more, wait for another couple of hours for it to rise again, and then bake it before it is ready to be eaten. Nothing is instantaneous. For every endeavour – whether in the area of career, academics, music, sports, relationships, physical fitness or even spirituality – it is a long, arduous journey.

Only if we are willing to put in the time, and painstaking effort and have faith, can we get results. If we don’t accept this difficult but true fact of life, our lives will be far from being happy and fulfilling. For we may not make that extra effort which can change the course of life dramatically, for the good. The major problem with these ‘instant coffee’ solutions is that they are invariably short-lived. If we stubbornly refuse to give up this search for quick solutions, all we do is end up on the wrong track.

Question:

What kind of attitude does the writer advocate for a life of fulfilment?

Option 1: One of perseverance and patience

Option 2: One of instant gratification

Option 3: One of anger and dejection

Option 4: One of stubbornness and refusal

Question : Directions: Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Question : Directions: Study the following bar graph carefully and answer the question.

The ratio of the total enrolments in the years 1980 and 2000 at the State University and Central University is:

Option 1: $4:5$

Option 2: $2:3$

Option 3: $6:5$

Option 4: $5:6$

Question : A labourer can do a job in 36 hours. After 9 hours, he takes a break. What fraction of the job is yet to be done?

Option 1: 0.5

Option 2: 0.25

Option 3: 0.75

Option 4: 0.2