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English — Set 16

10 Questions with Answers & Explanations

Set 16 of 38

1

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence: State in which the few govern the many.

Context: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

Options

A

Monarchy

B

Oligarchy

C

Plutocracy

D

Autocracy

Correct Answer

Oligarchy

Explanation

'Oligarchy' refers to a form of government in which a small group of people has control over a country or organization.

2

When I was a child, I ......to school everyday instead going by cycle.

Options

A

had walked

B

walked

C

have walked

D

have been walking

Correct Answer

walked

Explanation

Past habits or repeated actions in the past are expressed using the simple past tense (walked).

3

VERVE : ENTHUSIASM in the same way

Options

A

loyalty : duplicity

B

devotion : reverence

C

intensity : color

D

eminence : anonymity

Correct Answer

devotion : reverence

Explanation

Verve and enthusiasm are synonyms representing vigor and spirit. Similarly, devotion and reverence are synonyms representing deep respect and dedication.

4

A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc. is called........

Options

A

Store

B

Stall

C

Boutique

D

Booth

Correct Answer

Boutique

Explanation

A boutique is specifically defined as a small retail business that specializes in stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods.

5

The widespread use of insecticides has

Context: The highly developed nations of the world are not only the immediate beneficiaries of the good that technology can do, that are also the first victims of environmental diseases that technology breeds. In the past, the environmental effects which accompanied technological progress were restricted to a small ans relatively short time. the new hazards neither local nor brief. Modern air pollutions covers vast areas of continents: Radioactive fallout from the nuclear explosion is worldwide. Radioactive pollutants now on the earth surface will be found there for generations, and in case of Carbon-14, for thousands of years.

Questions

A

reduced the number of wild animals

B

caused imbalance in the relationship between living beings and their environment

C

eliminated diseases by killing mosquitoes and flies

D

caused biological hazards

Correct Answer

caused imbalance in the relationship between living beings and their environment

Explanation

Widespread use of chemicals like insecticides disrupts the natural balance between living organisms and their ecosystem, leading to ecological hazards.

6

1. seen 2. going 3. you 4. him 5. Have

Context: In question below a sentence broken into five parts. Join these parts to make a meaningful sentence. The correct order of parts is the answer.

Options

A

35214

B

35142

C

32514

D

35124

Correct Answer

35142

Explanation

The sequence 3-5-1-4-2 forms the sentence 'you Have seen him going', which is a grammatically correct structure among the given choices.

7

Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully. Even if it rains I shall come means ......

Options

A

if I come it will not rain

B

if it rains I shall not come

C

I will certainly come whether it rains or not

D

whenever there is rain I shall come

Correct Answer

I will certainly come whether it rains or not

Explanation

The phrase 'even if' is used to emphasize that something will happen regardless of a condition. Thus, 'I shall come' is guaranteed whether it rains or not.

8

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. I ...... a car to be absolutely necessary these days.

Options

A

consider

B

regard

C

think

D

agree

Correct Answer

consider

Explanation

The verb 'consider' is used to state a belief or opinion about the quality or status of something.

9

He has no money now ......

Context: Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully.

Options

A

although he was very poor once

B

as he has given up all his wealth

C

because he was very rich once

D

because he has received huge donation

Correct Answer

as he has given up all his wealth

Explanation

The phrase 'as he has given up all his wealth' provides a logical reason for why the person has no money now.

10

समूह I र समूह II विच जोडा मिलाउनुहोस् ।

Match the Following

Group A

१. Ambulation

Group B

क. To make the patient walk

Group A

२. Quack

Group B

ख. A fake doctor

Group A

३. Anti pyratic

Group B

ग. Drug that decrease fever

Group A

४. Anaesthetic

Group B

घ. Drug that make unconscious

Correct Answer

१-क, २-ख, ३-ग, ४-घ

Explanation

Ambulation refers to the act of walking, a Quack is an unqualified person claiming medical knowledge, Anti-pyretic drugs reduce fever, and Anaesthetics induce insensitivity to pain/unconsciousness.

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