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(Q1) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.

Question-1 : What does the author mean by the term 'Nine Pin Bowling' as used in the passage?

A

The purchase of nine balls

B

Tried his bowling hand against nine wickets

C

three balls for each of three wickets

D

Playing a different game called Bowling in which a player has to hit nine pins

(Q2) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.

Question-2 : Carlsen's practice of leaving his table and doing some other activities shows that—

A

he can't concentrate

B

he has high concentration and handles his pressure well

C

it enhances his performance

D

many other activities at a time, never disturbs each other

(Q3) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.

Question-3 : According to the passage, the relation between Carlsen and Anand is such that—   (A) Carlsen admires Anand (B) Carlsen respects Anand (C) Carlsen is never defeated by Anand

A

Only A is correct

B

Only B is correct

C

Only A and B are correct

D

All A, B and C are correct

(Q4) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.

Question-4 : According to the passage—

A

Carlsen plays football and basketball as the earlier champians did

B

Carlsen plays football and basketball which has generally never been seen earlier

C

Carlsen played football, others played basketball

D

None of these

(Q5) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.

Question-5: Who was the earlier champion?

A

Carlsen

B

Anand

C

Ding Liren

D

Not clear from the passage

(Q6) English » Spellings

Spot the mis-spelt word—

A

Reservoir

B

Orphenage

C

Arsenal

D

Creche

(Q7) English » Active/Passive Voice

Change the following into the passive form.

I must do it

A

I must be done by it

B

It must be done

C

It must be done by me

D

It must have done by me

(Q8) English » Direct Indirect Speech

Change the Narration of the following

Mohan said, "Ah! he is dead."

A

Mohan told Ah that he was dead

B

Mohan explained that he was dead

C

Mohan exclaimed with sorrow that he was dead

D

Mohan surprised that he was dead

(Q9) English » Synonyms

Synonym of 'Mourn' is

A

Eve

B

Grieve

C

Oppress

D

Vex

(Q10) English » Antonyms

Antonym of 'Exorbitant' is—

A

Moderate

B

Phenomenal

C

Unreal

D

Invented

(Q11) English » Idioms and Phrases

'To pay lip service' means

A

To give active service

B

To apologise humbly

C

To make futile search

D

To show only outwards respect

(Q12) English » Nouns

Feminine of 'Bullock' is _______

A

Bull

B

Bully

C

Cow

D

Heifer

(Q13) English » Adjectives

Adjective of 'Mind' is ________

A

Mind

B

Mount

C

Mental

D

Mentally

(Q14) English » Parts of Speech

Past Participle of 'Weave' is _______

A

Wave

B

Weave

C

Wove

D

Woven

(Q15) English » One Word Substitution

Give one word for the following

A habitual Drunkard

A

Sot

B

Bearer

C

Marmite

D

Irisin

(Q16) English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

I have also thought ________ studying Monastery.

A

of

B

by

C

about

D

at

(Q17) English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

______ he a prince!

A

Was

B

Were

C

Has

D

Have

(Q18) English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

This is for _______ sale.

A

a

B

an

C

the

D

No Article

(Q19) English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

 Which of them ______ Mohan?

A

are

B

has

C

have

D

is

(Q20) English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

 He is suffering ________ headache.

A

at

B

of

C

from

D

by