Question : Which of the following sports was initially known as Poona?

Option 1: Badminton

Option 2: Baseball

Option 3: Volleyball

Option 4: Kho-Kho

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.

Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party - and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4)_________ read and she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________right out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter. “But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.

Question:

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

Option 1: before

Option 2: already

Option 3: once

Option 4: earlier

Question : The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options
given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P. The division was usually based on temperature, which allows for different
vegetation growth.
Q. Köppen’s map used different colours and shades to represent the different climate
zones of the world.
R. Wladimir Köppen developed a climate classification system at the end of the 19th
century.
S. The system divides the world into five climate zones.

Option 1: RSPQ

Option 2: SPQR

Option 3: QPSR

Option 4: RPQS

Question : Directions: After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in the Fifth position?
1. Devotional
2. Devolution
3. Devotement
4. Devocalize
5. Devoutness

Option 1: Devotement

Option 2: Devocalize

Option 3: Devoutness

Option 4: Devotional

Question : The 14th Finance Commission has recommended an increase in states' share in net proceeds from tax collection from 32% to

Option 1: 35%

Option 2: 40%

Option 3: 42%

Option 4: 45%

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

Existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists

Option 1: Native

Option 2: Ancient

Option 3: Aboriginal

Option 4: Original

Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".

I meant to repair the radio but hadn't time to do it today.

(1) No Error

(2) to do it today

(3) I meant to repair the radio

(4) but hadn't time

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Question : Comprehension:
In the following 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.

A marketplace is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)_________a visit in the evenings. A (2)________range of items are on display. (3) ________and getting a satisfactory (4) _______give the necessary sense of (5) _________to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6) ________her face. People from all (7) ___________of life, rich and poor, (8) __________shoulders with each other. From their busy (9). _____________, here people find time to (10) __________a greeting with friends or neighbours.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: wide

Option 2: tall

Option 3: short

Option 4: narrow

Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined words in the given sentence.

Developed countries are at a disadvantage to have access to modern science and technologies.

Option 1: powered

Option 2: privileged

Option 3: useless

Option 4: unhappy

Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Lesage
2. Laudatory
3. Laureate
4. Latitude
5. Legacy
6. Laudanum
7. Launder

Option 1: 4, 6, 7, 3, 2, 1, 5

Option 2: 4, 6, 7, 2, 3, 1, 5

Option 3: 4, 6, 2, 7, 3, 5, 1

Option 4: 4, 6, 2, 3, 7, 1, 5