Questions

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Indomitable

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. My hobby is to collect thought provoking articles from newspapers, magazines and Journals.
P. It has made me a much sought after speaker.
Q. It keeps me updated and helps me in my profession.
R. My successful talks give me self-satisfaction and fame.
S. Whenever I have to deliver a talk on topics such as education, personality development, stress management, I have a lot to say.
6. There is no doubt that a hobby is a boon if it combines pleasure and usefulness.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: If we spend the twenty-four hours that we have in a day in an efficient way we can be successful in completing the tasks and achieving our goals for the day.
Q: If we wish to succeed in achieving our short term and long term goals we need to manage our time effectively.
R: If we waste our time on vain activities we either get stressed out doing the tasks we need to do or fail to do what needs to be done.
S: We all have the same number of hours at our disposal each day.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

In a strange ________________, the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. _______________ wonders whether newer forms of “non­caring” or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even __________________, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. __________________ a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class. _____________, society seems so indifferent.

__________________ a professor,

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"What is your name?" she asked him.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Illusive

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Revel in and make the most of something pleasing

Which ruler of Bengal gave a portion of Orissa to the Marathas?