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

People are tired of staying indoors in artificial lights in view of the pandemic and (1) ___________a sedentary lifestyle. They are yearning to reconnect with (2) ____________and 'rewilding' is becoming a key trend in 2021. 'Rewilding' is about going (3) _________to our 'caveman/woman' life by soaking in the sun, (4) ___________barefoot on sand and grass, drinking water from natural (5) ___________, and bathing in rivers. The (6) __________of 'outdoor living' is all about spending time in nature, irrespective of the weather, through simple (7) __________that are free of cost, like walking, camping, or fishing with loved ones. 'Earthing' is a therapeutic activity, which can be performed (8) ___________All you need to do is to take off your shoes and place your bare feet and hands directly on the (9) __________, whether it is in a park or at the beach. Another trend is the Japanese way to beat stress - 'forest-bathing'. You can 'forest-bathe' wherever there is an (10)__________of trees, including a nearby park.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 10.

Option 1: scarcity

Option 2: shortage

Option 3: breaking

Option 4: abundance

Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters that will complete the letter series when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below.
_ M _ B A J M Q _ A _ M Q B _ J _ _ B_

Option 1: J Q B J A M Q A

Option 2: B Q A J M Q A B

Option 3: A M B Q J M J Q

Option 4: J A M M Q A B J

Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Gullible

Option 1: Naive

Option 2: Candid

Option 3: Nosy

Option 4: Dreary

Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster.
OESTD : UAVXI :: UISRY : ?

Option 1: AOVYD

Option 2: AEVVD

Option 3: EAVVD

Option 4: AEVWD

Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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

"What a wonderful ride it was!" said Madhav.

Option 1: Madhav exclaimed that it was a wonderful ride.

Option 2: Madhav exclaimed that what a wonderful ride it was.

Option 3: Madhav exclaimed that what a wonderful ride was it.

Option 4: Madhav asked was it a wonderful ride.

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

Rendezvous

Option 1: Pre-arranged meeting.

Option 2: Refusal at meet.

Option 3: Avoid meeting.

Option 4: Sudden meeting.

Question : Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Soapy moved restlessly on his seat in Madison Square. There are certain signs to show that winter is coming. Birds begin to fly south. People buy new warm coats. Soapy felt restless in the park. When you see these signs, you know winter is near. A dead leaf fell at Soapy’s feet. That was a special sign for him that winter was almost there. It was time for all who lived in Madison Square to prepare. Soapy had to find some way to take care of himself during the cold weather. His hopes for the winter were not very high. He was not thinking of sailing away on a ship. He was not thinking of the warm southern skies. Three months in the prison on Blackwell Island was what he wanted. Three months of food every day and a bed every night, three months safe from the cold north wind and safe from cops. This is what Soapy wanted most in the world.

For years, Blackwell Island had been his winter home. Richer New Yorkers made their plans to go to Florida or to the shore of the Mediterranean Sea each winter. Soapy made his small plans for going to the island. Although there were places in the city where he could go and ask for food and a bed and he could move from one building to another, he preferred Blackwell Island. Soapy’s spirit was proud. If he went to any of these places, there were certain things he had to do. In one way or the other, he would have to pay for what they gave him. They would not ask him for money but they would make him wash himself well and answer questions. They would want to know everything about his life. In prison, a gentleman’s life was still his own life.

Question:

Which of these is NOT a sign of approaching winter?

Option 1: Falling dead leaves

Option 2: Sailing on ships

Option 3: Buying warm clothes

Option 4: Birds flying south

Question : Directions: Which number is present only in one geometrical figure?

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 5

Option 4: 4

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

Anna said, "What are you talking about, Mark? How can you leave us alone at such a difficult time?"

Option 1: Anna was surprised and asked Mark what he was talking about. She further asked him how he could leave them alone at such a difficult time.

Option 2: Anna was surprised and asking Mark what he was talking about. She was asking him how he could leave them alone at such a difficult time.

Option 3: Anna asked Mark what he is talking about. She further asked him how could he leave them alone at such a difficult time.

Option 4: Anna was surprised and asking Mark what was he talking about. She also asked him how he can leave them alone at such a difficult time.