Questions

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
At the drop of a hat

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.

Some with natural _______________ would love to be in a scenic view and stare out of the window. Those nestlings could one day become a great biologist __________ awildlife photographer or landscape artist to earn fame. Some always love to chit-chat with friends or family: encourage them so they have the ability to ___________. Itis a gift ____________ verbal or linguistic creativity when they can tell stories, write essays, and converse easily with people. This __________ opportunities to them to bean orator, writer, poet, scholar or teacher.

gift ____________ verbal or linguistic creativity

Select the word with the correct spelling.

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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

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

Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Pay lip service

Xylem helps in transportation of which of the following?