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(Q1) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage—

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 1 - The basic desire that confronts all of us is the desire for:

A

Happiness and love

B

Security and love

C

Peace, love and togetherness

D

Peace, security and happiness

(Q2) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage—

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 2 - By the teeming denizens of earth the author means:

A

All the various life forms that exist on earth

B

Only the Human life

C

Only the animal life

D

The citizens of earth

(Q3) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage—

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 3 - Which according to the passage are the lower groups of life form:

A

Humans

B

Insects

C

Plants

D

Animals

(Q4) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage—

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 4 - As per the writer every living thing:

A

needs protection

B

values its life

C

strives to be immortal

D

is mortal

(Q5) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage—

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 5 - The author's main aim here is to make us realize that: 

A

There are life forms other than humans

B

Each creature whether small or big has the same basic needs

C

Each life form is dependent upon the other

D

All creatures are equal

(Q6) English » Active/Passive Voice

What are you doing? (Voice)

A

What is done by you?

B

What have you done?

C

What was being done by you?

D

What is being done by you?

(Q7) English » Direct Indirect Speech

Soni said, "You, shut up!" (Narration)

A

Soni asked me to shut up

B

Soni requested me to shut up

C

I was asked to shut up

D

She told me to shut up

(Q8) English » Parts of Speech

ill (Comparative Degree)

A

iller

B

More ill

C

Worse

D

Bad

(Q9) English » Parts of Speech

Where _______ you go? (Verb)

A

had

B

have

C

does

D

did

(Q10) English » Parts of Speech

You are too bad to read. (Remove Too)

A

You are so bad that you could not read

B

You are so bad that you can not read

C

You were so bad to read

D

None of these

(Q11) English » Synonyms

Synonym of 'Prime' is—

A

Estimate

B

Harm

C

Main

D

Pace

(Q12) English » Antonyms

Antonym of 'Adjourn' is—

A

Finish

B

Postpone

C

Eastern

D

Continue

(Q13) English » Synonyms

Synonym of 'Fatal' is—

A

Enrich

B

Award

C

Lethal

D

Affirm

(Q14) English » Parts of Speech

You have to abide _______ this rule (Preposition) 

A

to

B

on

C

for

D

by

(Q15) English » Parts of Speech

Adjective of 'Silk' is—

A

Silked

B

Silken

C

Silky

D

None

(Q16) English » Parts of Speech

Past Participle of 'Drop' is— 

A

Dropen

B

Droped

C

Dropped

D

Drops

(Q17) English » Spotting Errors

Spot the error which may be in one part of the sentence (1) Or (2) Or (3). If there is no error give your answer (4) i.e. No error.

Less number of people (1)/ was intented (2)/ to take the examination. (3)/ No Error (4)

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

(Q18) English » Para jumbles

Arrange in a meaningful sequence :   

(P) to take a drop in salary

(Q) if you want

(R) must be prepared 

(S) the job, you

A

Q R P S

B

Q S R P

C

Q P S R

D

P R Q S

(Q19) English » Parts of Speech

The waves drove ______ the shore. (Preposition)

A

about

B

round

C

against

D

for

(Q20) English » One Word Substitution

One who is unable to read or write ( One word)

A

Illiterate

B

Literate

C

Illegible

D

Eligible