General Instructions :-
- Rotate your Mobile Device for Best Performance and Design.
- Total duration of examination is X minutes.
- Total number of questions are 25, which contains 25 questions of English.
- The Question Palette displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each question using one of the following symbols:
- Not Visited questions in White background colour.
- Answered questions in green colour.
- Unanswered questions in red colour.
- Marked for review questions in purple colour
- The clock will be set at the server. The countdown timer in the top right corner of screen will display the remaining time available to you for completing the examination. When the timer reaches zero, the examination will automatically submit or end by itself. You also can end or submit your examination by clicking on submit button.
- Marked for review status for a question simply indicates that you would like to review the question again.
- Please note that if a question is answered and ‘marked for review’, your answer for that question will be considered in the evaluation.
- You can click on the question palette to navigate faster across questions.
Answering a Question :-
- Procedure for answering multiple-choice type questions:
- To select your answer, click on the button of one of the options.
- To deselect your chosen answer, click again on the button of the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response button.
- To change your chosen answer, click on the button of another option.
- To save your answer, you MUST click on the Save Next button.
- To mark a question for review, click on the Mark for Review & Next button.
- To change answer to a question that has already been answered, select that question from the Question Palette and then follow the procedure for answering that type of question.
- Note that ONLY questions for which answers are either saved or marked for review after answering, will be considered for evaluation.
- To change your answer to a question that has already been answered, first select that question for answering and then follow the procedure for answering that type of question.
- Note that ONLY Questions for which answers are saved or marked for review after answering will be considered for evaluation.
Navigating through sections :-
- Click on the question number in the Question Palette at the right of your screen to go to a question.
- Note that using this option does NOT save your answer.
- Click on Save & Next to save your answer for a question and then move to the next question.
- If you want to keep a question marked for review, click on the button Mark for Review & Next to save your answer for the current question and then proceed to the next question.
Read the following Instruction carefully :-
- This test comprises of multiple-choice questions.
- Each question will have only one of the available options as the correct answer.
- You are advised not to close the browser window before submitting the test.
- In case, if the test does not load completely or becomes unresponsive, click on browser's refresh button to reload.
Marking Scheme :-
- 1 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.
- There will be 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
- No marks will be deducted for un-attempted questions
SECTION
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Bold word.
The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the Bold idiom.
Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The (1)_______ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _______ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _______ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _______ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) ________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The (1)_______ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _______ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _______ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _______ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) ________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The (1)_______ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _______ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _______ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _______ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) ________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The (1)_______ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _______ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _______ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _______ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) ________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The (1)_______ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _______ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _______ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _______ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) ________ opportunities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Five statements are given below, labelled a, b, c, d and e. Among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the paragraph.
In each of the following sentence there are three blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five options and each option consists of three words which can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Indian Cricket has seen many____ captains. But Dhoni was certainly a/an ____ one in many ways. As skipper, he mainly focused on cultivating team spirit and creating ____ for young players.
In each of the following sentence there are three blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five options and each option consists of three words which can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Pakistani's Defense Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif, for all practical purposes, recently_____ Israel with a _____ nuclear attack, in response to a fake news report that the Israelis had said they would use nuclear _____ against Pakistan if it sent ground troops to Syria.
In each of the following sentence there are three blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five options and each option consists of three words which can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct.
The line seems to be a direct ____ to the establishment of a caliphate. But those who know the context of Faiz the poet, the man and his work correctly interpret it as a communist vision of life, with the _____ of the ____ prevailing.
In each of the following sentence there are three blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five options and each option consists of three words which can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct.
News and social media companies have a moral ____ to ensure that they do not, directly or otherwise, deliberately ____ the facts to their audiences and pass them off for news. If it is a post-truth world we ____ this becomes especially important.
In each of the following sentence there are three blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five options and each option consists of three words which can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Activists in the country have long protested its ____ society that essentially _____women from travelling, marrying or attending college without permission from a male relative, who is called their ______.
In each of the following sentences four options are given. You are needed to identify the best way of writing the sentence in context of the correct usage of standard written English.
The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to sun bathe on the shore.
In each of the following sentences four options are given. You are needed to identify the best way of writing the sentence in context of the correct usage of standard written English.
No officer had ought to be put into a situation where he was to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
In each of the following sentences four options are given. You are needed to identify the best way of writing the sentence in context of the correct usage of standard written English.
Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
In each of the following sentences four options are given. You are needed to identify the best way of writing the sentence in context of the correct usage of standard written English.
If we cooperate together by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
Sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences amongst the five choices given to construct a paragraph.
(a) The newspaper man, the flower seller, the milkman, the sweeper, they are all privy to the chatting and sharing of news that the elderly find comforting.
(b) When we remove them from their homes, it is not only the family that they are being removed from, but all those other people that they see every day and whose joys and woes become their own.
(c) In our system of living, the elderly at home have a circle of acquaintances, and friends.
(d) The loneliness of the discarded elderly is manifold.
(e) When we forcibly remove people from surroundings they have been part of for decades we put an un-mendable tear in the fabric of their lives.
Sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences amongst the five choices given to construct a paragraph.
(a) Some of the worst cancers aren't detected by screening.
(b) The only way to be sure is to look at the results of randomized trials comparing cancer deaths in screened and unscreened people.
(c) So how can we be confident that getting a screening test regularly is a good idea?
(d) Even when screening "works" in such trials, the size of the benefit observed is surprisingly low: Generally, regular screening reduces fatalities from various cancers between 15 percent and 25 percent.
(e) They appear suddenly, between regular screenings, and are difficult to treat because they are so aggressive.
Which of the words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the words/phrases given in bold in the following sentences. to make it meaningful and grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
A very stout, ridged, hairy stem, the petioled leaves compounded of three broadly ovate, lobed and saw-edged divisions, downy on the underside, and the great umbels, which sometimes measure a foot across, all bear out the general impression of a Hercules of the fields.
Which of the words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the words/phrases given in bold in the following sentences. to make it meaningful and grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
The judge charged him with a penalty rather than a prison sentence yet it was his first misdemeanour.
Which of the words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the words/phrases given in bold in the following sentences. to make it meaningful and grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
Following the footsteps of many of his predecessors, he promptly accorded his election "capitulation" as a/ an infraction on the divinely granted prerogatives of the Holy See.
Which of the words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the words/phrases given in bold in the following sentences. to make it meaningful and grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
We perceive data science and data engineering looming as job roles this year. In harmony with the current trend, technical roles such as software developer and non-technical role such as digital marketing took top two spots as the most popular job wholes," Aspiring Minds Co- Founder and CEO Himanshu Aggarwal said.
Which of the words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the words/phrases given in bold in the following sentences. to make it meaningful and grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required, mark (e) as the answer.
The EU inquired to the crisis by implementing a series of financial relief mechanisms, such as the European Financial Stability Fund and the European Stability Mechanism, to furnish emergency loans to those countries most affected by advancing interest rates.
Directions (1-8): Read the following passage and answer the given questions.
Brown's theory of positive thinking, while captivating in its simplicity, fails to address the sheer complexities and inherent uncertainties of life. Advocating for a constant positive outlook, this theory overlooks the intricate interplay of external factors and human emotions that shape our existence.
Central to this theory is the belief that positivity can significantly ___________ life outcomes. However, this perspective underestimates the strain of uncontrollable elements such as socio-economic backgrounds, health issues, and random life events. These factors often have a profound impact on our lives, regardless of our mindset. By downplaying these aspects, Brown's theory risks oversimplifying the diverse and often unpredictable nature of human experiences.
Furthermore, the theory's emphasis on perpetual positivity neglects the importance of experiencing a range of emotions. Emotions like sadness, anger, and frustration are not only natural but necessary for a holistic emotional experience. The insistence on positivity can lead to the suppression of these emotions, creating psychological strain and potentially exacerbating mental health issues. This is contrary to the theory's goal of fostering wellbeing.
Additionally, Brown's theory does not fully recognize the concept of resilience, which is crucial in navigating life's challenges. Resilience is about acknowledging difficulties, not just maintaining a positive facade. It involves understanding the realities of one's situation, accepting the presence of obstacles, and developing strategies to adapt and overcome them. This approach is far more practical and sustainable than mere positive thinking.
In conclusion, while maintaining a positive outlook is beneficial, it is insufficient when confronted with life's complexities. A more nuanced approach, which acknowledges the full spectrum of human emotions and life's unpredictability, is essential. Positive thinking, without the accompaniment of realism and an acceptance of life's uncertainties, can lead to disillusionment. Integrating positivity with a realistic and adaptable mindset is, therefore, a more effective strategy for dealing with life's inherent uncertainties.
According to the passage, what is a fundamental flaw in Brown's theory of positive thinking?
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