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.

The (1)________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2)________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3)_______ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4)________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5)________ opportunities.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Option 1: failures

Option 2: strategies

Option 3: shortcomings

Option 4: weakness

Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

She cut a sad figure in her first performance on the stage.

(1) made a sorry figure 

(2) cut a sorry face 

(3) cut a sorry figure

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Abandon

Option 1: Quit

Option 2: Surrender

Option 3: Shorten

Option 4: Continue

Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

She said to me, “Can you look after my baby for a short while?”

Option 1: She asked me that if I could look after her baby for a short while.

Option 2: She asked me if you can look after my baby for a short while.

Option 3: She asked me if I can look after my baby for a short while

Option 4: She asked me if I could look after her baby for a short while.

Question : The ratio of the length to width of a certain rectangle is 3 : 2 and the area is 150 cm². The perimeter of the rectangle (in cm) is:

Option 1: 20

Option 2: 30

Option 3: 50

Option 4: 40

Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelled word.

Option 1: Devide

Option 2: Provide

Option 3: Subside

Option 4: Confide

Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

My cafe has been revisited by many tourists.

Option 1: Many tourists revisited my cafe.

Option 2: Many tourists did revisited my cafe.

Option 3: Many tourists have revisited my cafe.

Option 4: Many tourists has revisited my cafe.

Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
41, 54, 67, 80, 93, (?)

Option 1: 106

Option 2: 108

Option 3: 105

Option 4: 110

Question : Directions: In the following question, below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
No P is Q.
All B is Q.
Conclusions:
I. No P is B.
II. Some Q is not P.
III. Some B is not Q.

Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow

Option 2: Both conclusions I and III follow

Option 3: Only conclusion I follows

Option 4: None of the conclusions follow

Question : If $5 x-\frac{5}{x}+6=0$, then $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}$ is:

Option 1: $\frac{86}{25}$

Option 2: $\frac{43}{12}$

Option 3: $\frac{81}{10}$

Option 4: $\frac{86}{11}$