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Question : What was the purpose behind the Pillars of Ashoka?
Option 1: To spread bherighosha
Option 2: To spread mass conversion
Option 3: To spread sectarian faith
Option 4: To spread the dharma policies
Correct Answer: To spread the dharma policies
Solution : The correct answer is To spread the dharma policies.
The edicts and pillars are the earliest examples of the Buddhist faith in tangible form. The inscriptions uphold Ashoka's Buddhist beliefs and his intention to disseminate the dharma across his realm.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 4367
Option 2: 3245
Option 3: 6578
Option 4: 7689
Correct Answer: 4367
Solution : Let's check the options – The first option: 4367; The first and second halves are 43 and 67. ⇒ 67 – 43 = 24 ≠ 13 Second option: 3245; The first and second halves are 32 and 45. ⇒ 45 – 32 = 13 Third
Question : Directions: Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd word.
Option 1: Gladsome
Option 2: Morose
Option 3: Joyous
Option 4: Cheerful
Correct Answer: Morose
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Gladsome→Gladsome means having a cheerful disposition. Second option: Morose→Morose means sullen and ill-tempered. Third option: Joyous→Joyous means full of happiness and joy. Fourth option: Cheerful→Cheerful means noticeably happy and optimistic.
So, the second option is different from the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Entrance exams for the (1) / posts of associate professors (2) / will begin from Tuesday. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
''Posts'' should be replaced with ''post'' to convey the intended meaning of recruitment for the post of assistant professor.
''Post'' should be used instead of ''posts'' because it refers to the position of an associate professor, which refers
Question : The common name of the compound CaOCl2 is ______.
Option 1: bleaching powder
Option 2: washing soda
Option 3: baking soda
Option 4: gypsum
Correct Answer: bleaching powder
Solution : The correct option is bleaching powder.
Calcium hypochlorite is commonly known as bleaching powder. It is widely used for water treatment, disinfection, and as a bleaching agent. In addition to its role in water purification, it's employed in the textile and paper industries
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Reena is attending a seminar online.
Option 1: The seminar were attended by Reena online.
Option 2: The seminar is being attended by Reena online.
Option 3: The seminar was being attended by Reena online.
Option 4: The seminar was to be attended by Reena online.
Correct Answer: The seminar is being attended by Reena online.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes the subject
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. "Why?" said Harry in surprise, "There is a (1)___. Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things (2)____ at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (3)____," whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over. "Dobby has (4)____ months, sir. Harry Potter (5) __ in peril.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: paper
Option 2: plot
Option 3: notebook
Option 4: diary
Correct Answer: plot
Solution : The second option is correct.
Plot refers to the series of events which form the story of a novel, film, etc. It can also refer to the storyline or sequence of events in a book or movie.
Therefore, the correct answer is plot.
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
With his political_____, the party president deftly handled the rebellion.
Option 1: temperament
Option 2: sagacity
Option 3: attitude
Option 4: inexperience
Correct Answer: sagacity
"Sagacity" directly implies political wisdom or shrewdness, which fits in the context of the sentence where the party president effectively handled the rebellion.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Instead of the sweet taste she expected, it was_____ - like alum.
Option 1: dulcet
Option 2: aromatic
Option 3: tenacious
Option 4: bitter
Correct Answer: bitter
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Bitter is the correct choice as it fits the context of the sentence, describing an unexpected taste that is not sweet but rather unpleasant and sharp.
Question : Prabhat Sarma, a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, was a _______ player from Assam.
Option 1: ghatam
Option 2: flute
Option 3: tabla
Option 4: sarangi
Correct Answer: flute
Solution : The correct answer is the flute.
Prabhat Sarma was a folk exponent and flautist from Assam. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003 for his contribution to the traditional and folk music of Assam. He was honoured with the Asom Shilpi Diwas
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