Question : Direction: Study the bar diagram carefully and answer the question. The bar diagram shows the trends of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India from all over the world (in INR crores).

The ratio of investment in 1997 to the average investment is:

Option 1: 2 : 1

Option 2: 1 : 2

Option 3: 1 : 1

Option 4: 3 : 1

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

The actor said that what he did in films was something he had never attempted in real life.

Option 1: The actor said, "What he did in films is something he has never attempted in real life."

Option 2: The actor said, "What I do in films is something I have never attempted in real life."

Option 3: The actor said, "What I am doing in films is something I have never attempted in real life."

Option 4: The actor said, "What he did in films was something he had never attempted in real life."

Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary:
1. Zeal 2. Zebra 3. Zygote 4. Zinc 5. Zest

Option 1: 1, 2, 5, 3, 4

Option 2: 1, 2, 5, 4, 3

Option 3: 1, 5, 2, 4, 3

Option 4: 1, 5, 2, 3, 4

Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

In the stress-ridden world, traditional pastimes that could prove therapeutic are dying for want of patronage. One such is the art of puppetry. The word “puppet” is derived from the Latin word pupa, meaning “doll” or “girl”. Puppets came into being in India in the third century A.D. Here it was honed into a theatrical art. It helped to propagate the works of saints and religious leaders, and also depict stories from epics. Later, it spread to South East Asia. The Cambodian puppeteers inspired the Thais. Java and Bali followed though it didn’t catch on in Sumatra. The Malays followed the Siamese and Japanese styles in the nineteenth century. Gradually, puppets became more sophisticated in appearance, as skilled craftsmen began to make the models. Puppeteers became trained as performers. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, puppet theatres became extremely popular in artistic circles. Writers like George Sands and Goethe organised their own well-prepared puppet shows to entertain their friends. Puppet shows have been mentioned in the literature by Shakespeare, Ben Johnson, and many others.

Basically, there are three kinds of puppets. Shadow puppets are made of translucent leather and coloured vegetable dyes. Buffalo, goat, or sheep skin is treated to become translucent. Limbs are loosely jointed so that they can be made to move separately. A stick is attached vertically in the middle. The movement of the stick causes general movements. But for special movements, single strings attached to the limbs are used. These leather puppets are projected on a screen, which is illuminated by a light source placed behind the puppets. The puppeteer manipulates the puppets to form moving shadows on the screen. He also speaks the parts, sings, or is accompanied by music. String puppets involve puppets that are manipulated by six strings. The performance is on a stage but the puppeteers are never seen. They wear anklets which produce the illusion that the puppets themselves are dancing. The main storyteller recites the storyline, while the puppets perform, and the dialogue and music are provided by the puppeteers. Rod or stick puppets are constructed around the main central rod. A short horizontal bar serves as the shoulders, from which the upper limbs dangle. The arms, made of cloth and stuffed with straw or paper, are jointed or manipulated with other thinner rods. These puppets can be the size of a human being. The puppeteer hides behind the puppet and manipulates it. The coordination of the limbs comes only through practice.

Puppetry is a good communication medium. Messages can be propagated in a realistic way. Puppet making and performing is good occupational therapy for convalescents and physically disabled people. Muscular coordination and manual dexterity improve with effort. However, the best use of this art is that it can provide delightful hours of fun to young and old alike.

Question:

A light source is placed behind the shadow puppets so that:

Option 1: the puppets can illuminate the screen

Option 2: they are clearly visible in bright light

Option 3: moving shadows can be created on the screen

Option 4: the puppeteer is hidden from view

Question : Choose the ANTONYM of the word 'effervescent' in the given sentence.

Sonali is bubbly and carefree in comparison to her sister Mitali's subdued nature.

Option 1: Bubbly

Option 2: Comparison

Option 3: Carefree

Option 4: Subdued

Question : Directions: In a certain code language, LAMP is written as 66, and OATS is written as 53. How will YESS be written in that language?

Option 1: 51

Option 2: 55

Option 3: 45

Option 4: 40

Question : If $p+\frac{1}{p+2}=2$, then the value of $(p+2)^3+\frac{1}{(p+2)^3}–3$ is:

Option 1: 45

Option 2: 18

Option 3: 52

Option 4: 49

Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".

Our thoughts make us the person we are, pondering over these thoughts can occupy our soul for a long periods of time.

1. a longer period of time
2. a long periodical
3. a longer periods of time
4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A _ is a female horse.

Option 1: vixen

Option 2: doe

Option 3: mare

Option 4: rooster

Question : A medicine which promotes the secretion of urine is called

Option 1: Adrenaline

Option 2: Monouretic

Option 3: Diuretic

Option 4: Triuretic