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.

Many years ago, high up among (1)______ old Swiss mountains, there lived a man named William Tell. He was a (2)______ hunter and considered to be the best shot in the (3)______ land. At that time, the country was ruled by a (4)______ named Gessler. Gessler was very proud of the power that he had (5)______ his people. He made many harsh laws which the people had to (6)______. He had his hat placed on a tall pole and ordered that anyone who (7)______ that way should bow to his hat. One day William Tell (8)_______ to pass that way. The soldier on duty asked him to bow or face the (9)______. But William Tell boldly refused and said he would never show (10)______ to a hat.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 9.

Option 1: correction

Option 2: causes

Option 3: consequences

Option 4: condition

Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The institute gave me a scholarship.

Option 1: I will be given a scholarship by the institute.

Option 2: I was being given a scholarship by the institute.

Option 3: I was given a scholarship by the institute.

Option 4: I am given a scholarship by the institute.

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

Gregory's experiment at the May Science Fair turned out to be a facile one.

Option 1: Unequivocal

Option 2: complicated

Option 3: Spurious

Option 4: Oversimplified

Question : Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) is a diagnostic test for:

Option 1: Parkinson's disease

Option 2: Tuberculosis

Option 3: Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome

Option 4: Prostate Cancer

Question : Directions: What was the day of the week on 20th July 2009?

Option 1: Tuesday

Option 2: Saturday

Option 3: Monday

Option 4: Sunday

Question : Which of the following was the capital of the Vatsa kingdom?

Option 1: Kaushambi

Option 2: Pataliputra

Option 3: Ujjayini

Option 4: Ayodhya

Question : "A Century is Not Enough" is the autobiography of:

Option 1: Rahul Dravid

Option 2: Virender Sehwag

Option 3: Sourav Ganguly

Option 4: Sachin Tendulkar

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 blank.
On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.

Option 1: openly

Option 2: clearly

Option 3: hardly

Option 4: simply

Question : The plants tolerant to the desert conditions are called:

Option 1: Polyphytes

Option 2: Xerophytes

Option 3: Halophytes

Option 4: Hydrophytes

Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
22 – 16 ÷ (3 × 4) + 6 = 8

Option 1: ÷ and +

Option 2: – and ×

Option 3: – and +

Option 4: ÷ and ×