Section – III
English Language
Directions
(Q. Nos. 81 to 95) Read the
followingpassage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain
words/ phrases are printed in bold
to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
Rahul
a young householder, used to study the scriptures everyday under a guru. One
day the guru was explaining the following passage from the Upanishads :
"No husband is loved by his wife for his own
sake but it is all for the sake of the self ... No sons are loved by their
fathers for their sake but it is all for the sake of the self that the sons
become dear to him."
At that stage, Rahul intervened and said,
"Sir, in my case, both my parents and my wife love me so dearly for my own
sake that if I am delayed by a few minutes in reaching home they get highly agitated and if something happens to me
they will die." The Guruji said, "You shall learn the truth of it
tomorrow when you see the result of a test I am going to hold. Before going to
bed tonight, you must swallow this herbal powder. As a result, you will lie as
if dead tomorrow morning, but you will be able to hear all that is spoken in
your presence. After a few hours when the effect
of this medicine wears off, you will become normal and get up. You will see the
fun."
Rahul
did as instructed and in the
morning his wife and parents found him `dead'-lying motionless without any
pulse or heartbeat. The guruji was apprised
of the situation and he came over. They entreated
him to bring Rahul back to life by using his divine powers. The guruji asked
for ajar full of water and said, "I shall draw out all the bad destiny
responsible for your son's death into this water. One of you will have to drink
this water. The one who drinks will die immediately while Rahul will be
restored to life. Tell me who among you is prepared to die for him?"
Both the parents refused saying, "We are old and helping each other mutually.
If one dies, the other will not have anybody to help. So our drinking the water
is out of question." Rahul's young wife also said, "I am very
youngand have not seen anything of this world yet. When such old people, who
have seen life in its fullness, do not want to die how can you expect me to
volunteer for death?"
A bright
idea flashed into the mind of the father who told the guruji, "Sir, you
are a renunciate and have no relatives to mourn your death. Why don't you drink
the water yourself ? We will conduct your funeral in a grand manner."
81. The contents of the passage prove that
(1)
what the Upanishad states appears to be true (2)
Rahul's initial understanding about his family members was true
(3)
the guru did not have any miraculous power (4)
the guru did not have thorough knowledge of scriptures
(5)
None of the above
82. After experimenting as per the guru's plan,
Rahul realised that
(1)
his parents would do anything for his sake (2)
his wife would readily sacrifice for his welfare
(3)
the guru's prediction had proved to be wrong (4)
one loves oneself more than one loves anyone else
(5)
None of the above
83. What according to the passage, was the
essence of the Upanishad passage ?
(1)
Sons are loved by their fathers for the sake of themselves (2) Relatives are dear
to us because we love them
(3)
Most human beings are not selfish
(4)
Every person's actions are to gratify himself or herself (5)
None of the above
84. The guru wanted a jar of water to
(1)
drink from as he was very thirsty (2)
extract the bad elements responsible for Rahul's death
(3)
give it to Rahul's parents to drink from (4)
sprinkle it on Rahul's dead body to bring him to life
(5)
None of the above
85. Which of the following was proposed by
Rahul's father to the guru?
(1)
He (Rahul's father) may be given the enchanted water to drink
(2)
Rahul's wife was the most appropriate person to drink the magical water
(3)
Rahul be brought back to life without the death of anybody else
(4)
The guru himself should participate in Rahul's grand funeral
(5)
None of the above
86. Which of the following statements is
definitely TRUE in the context of the passage ?
(1) The
guru had mixed some herbal medicine into the jar full of water
(2)
Rahul had died instantly and could not be brought back to life
(3)
The water in the jar was only ordinary and did not have any magical power
(4)
Rahul's wife wanted the guru himself to drink the enchanted water (5)
None of the above
87. What was the effect of the guru's medicine on
Rahul's body ?
(1)
It was poisonous and hence Rahul died instantly (2)
It created a death-like phase for a temporary period
(3)
Rahul's ability to hear was lost because of the medicine (4) He was able to experience a sense of
delight
(5)
None of the above
88. Why did Rahul's parents refuse to be ready
for death ?
(1)
Each of the parents was solely dependent upon the other
(2)
They did not have any close relative except their daughter-in-law
(3)
They were not sure whether their sacrifice would bring Rahul back to life
(4)
They had already seen life in its fullness (5)
None of the above
89. Which of the following can best explain the
clause "Rahul did as instructed" as printed in bold in the passage?
(1)
Rahul learnt the truth as explained to him by the guru (2)
He kept his pulse and heartbeat under control
(3)
He heard the conversation between his family members and the guru (4) He avoided taking the medicine given by
the guru
(5)
None of the above
Directions
(Q. Nos. 90 to 92) Choose the
word which is most OPPOSITE in
meaning of the word given in bold as
used in the passage.
90.
Refused
(1)
Denied (2)
Accepted (3) Declined (4) Defused (5) Accomplished
91.
Bright
(1)
Vivid (2)
Dark (3)
Dazzling (4) Shadow (5) Stupid
92.
Agitated
(1)
Roused (2)
Troubled (3) Excited (4) Calm (5) Angered
Directions
(Q. Nos. 93 to 95) Choose the
word which is most nearly the SAME
in meaning as the word given in bold
as used in the passage .
93.
Apprised
(1)
Respected (2) Valued (3) Assessed (4) Shown (5) Informed
94.
Entreated
(1)
Respected (2)
Implored (3) Desired (4) Commanded (5) Managed
95.
Effect
(1)
Impact (2)
Cause (3)
Treatment (4) Cure (5) Remedy
Directions
(Q. Nos. 96 to 100) Read each
sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error,
if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the
answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) ie, No error. (Ignore the
errors of punctuation, if any)
96. Development of the(1)/ agricultural sector
being (2)/ the main focus of (3)/ the government today. (4)/ No error. (5)
97. Every citizen is (1)/required to follow
scrupulous (2)/all the rules and regulations(3)/ prescribed by the
govermnent.(4)/ No error. (5)
98. They have donated (1)/large sums of money(2)/
for the welfare of (3)/the poor and the underprivileged. (4)/ No error. (5)
99. He asked me what (1)/ my role in conducting(2)/the
seminar for the (3)/ participants of different countries was. (4)/ No error.
(5)
100. Mr. Shome who is a (1)/ renowned economist
has (2)/been appointed to (3)/ an advisor to the minister. (4)/ No error. (5)
Directions
(Q. Nos. 101 to 105) in each
question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These
are numbered as (1), (2) , (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or
inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is
wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer.
If all words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the
context of the sentence, mark (5) ie, All correct as your answer.
101. The employees have proposed a revision
in their paidscales and
promotion policy. All correct.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
102. The Board is in favour of implimenting
the proposalwithout furtherdelay.
All correct.
(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
103. Political leaders and businessmen should make an effort tocreate publicawareness about the issue. All correct.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
104. The suddenhike
in prices created panicamongconsumers. All correct.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
105. The functioning
of our recently opened branch
is severlyaffected by
constant electricity failure.
All correct.
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5)
Directions
(Q. Nos. 106 to 110) Which of
the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given
in bold in the following sentence to
make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is
correct as it is and 'No correction is required, mark (5)as the answer.
106. There are lot many opportunities for young IT graduates today.
(1)
lot many of (2) very
many of (3) a lot many (4) lots of (5) No correction
required
107. Along
the course off his career he has established a reputation for efficiency.
(1)
In the course off (2) During
the course of (3) While the course of (4) By
the course of (5)
No correction required
108. It is much
likely his train has been delayed due to bad weather.
(1)
quite likely that (2) mostly
like that (3) much likely that (4) very alike (5) No correction required
109. He answered every question put on him frankly.
(1)
put for him (2) put to
him (3) put by himself (4) putting on him (5) No correction required
110. The engineers have been working overtime,
but have been not able to locate the
fault.
(1)
have not been unable (2) are not unable (3) have been unable (4) cannot able (5) No correction required
Directions
(Q. Nos. 111 to 115) Rearrange
the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence
to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below them.
(A)
The ruler of a neighbouring kingdom sent his soldiers to spy on them.
(B)
His men therefore began to spread lies among the people about each other.
(C)
The people of a kingdom lived together in unity, peace and safety.
(D)
It was now easy to attack and conquer the kingdom.
(E)
He had wanted to attack the rich kingdom but he found no opportunity as the
people lived in harmony.
(F)
They began to avoid each other.
111. Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(1)
A (2)
B (3) C (4) D (5) E
112. Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(1)
A (2)
B (3) C (4) D (5) E
113. Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
(1)
B (2)
C (3) D (4) E (5) F
114. Which of the following will be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after
rearrangement?
(1)
B (2)
C (3) D (4) E (5) F
115. Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(1)
A (2)
B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Directions
(Q. Nos. 116 to 120) In the
following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These
numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are
suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate
word in each case.
Rakesh was an internationally (161) painter. He
was (117) detailed to paint a picture (118) with the scriputures on the double
doors of the meditation hall by a Swamiji in charge of a famous ashram. Rakesh
painted a human heart on the two doors with a God (119) outside. The Swamiji
came along (120) an equally famous foreign painter to inspect the work.
116. (1) demanded (2)
respectful (3) awarded (4) accepted (5) acclaimed
117. (1) occasionally (2) once (3)
final (4) never (5) always
118. (1) attached (2)
sketched (3) detached (4) connected (5) drawn
119. (1) waiting (2)
pasted (3) at (4) worshipping (5) from
120. (1) by (2)
inviting (3) with (4) accompanied (5) for
ANS KEY :-
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81
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82
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83
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84
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85
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86
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90
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91
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100
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101
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102
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103
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104
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105
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110
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111
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114
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120
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