Questions

Choose the word that best defines the given phrase

‘A style in which a writer makes a display of hisknowledge’

In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Profound

The Indian Parliament cannot legislate on a subject of State List unless:

1. The president of India directs it to do so

2. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it necessary to do so in national interest.

3. The Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha certifies that the Legislation is necessary 

4. There is national emergency

Consider the above statements, select the correct answer from the codes given below

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Corruption has become (the day's order).

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Keshav was (endowed on) rare talents.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Everyday we (have usually) dinner at 8 o'clock.

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features.

In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.

The Bengalureans would refer to the Queen Victoria statue as ____________.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

I gave her the book that I (won) as a prize.