BPSC TRE-2 Secondary English — Previous Year Questions

Question 1

Who wrote the Amoretti sonnet sequence?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Answer

John Lyly

Answer

Robert Burns

Answer

Edmund Blunden

Answer

More than one of the above

Question 2

Which of the following plays was NOT written by Shakespeare?

Accepted Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

The Winter's Tale

Answer

Tamburlaine

Answer

The Jew of Malta

Answer

None of the above

Question 3

Who termed the novel 'a new province of writing' that was 'a comic epic-poem in prose'?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Answer

Joseph Addison

Answer

Henry James

Answer

Robert Bunyan

Answer

More than one of the above

Question 4

Which of the following novels is an example of the use of the Gothic mode of writing?

Accepted Answer

The Castle of Otranto

Answer

Joseph Andrews

Answer

Tristram Shandy

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 5

Who among the following Romantic poets defined poetic faith as being constituted by 'the willing suspension of disbelief'?

Accepted Answer

S. T. Coleridge

Answer

William Wordsworth

Answer

P. B. Shelley

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 6

Who among the following poets wrote about 'innocence' and 'experience' as being the 'two contrary states of the human soul'?

Accepted Answer

William Blake

Answer

Robert Burns

Answer

John Clare

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 7

In which famous novel do we find the character of Heathcliff?

Accepted Answer

Wuthering Heights

Answer

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Answer

Ivanhoe

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 8

Who wrote the groundbreaking work on human evolution titled On the Origin of Species?

Accepted Answer

Charles Darwin

Answer

Lord Alfred Tennyson

Answer

John Lyell

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 9

Which modern poet wrote the line, 'Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold'?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Answer

T. S. Eliot

Answer

William Spender

Answer

W. H. Auden

Answer

More than one of the above

Question 10

Who used the term 'objective correlative' in the essay titled Hamlet and His Problems?

Accepted Answer

T. S. Eliot

Answer

Virginia Woolf

Answer

Aldous Huxley

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 11

Which novelist created the fictional town of Malgudi?

Accepted Answer

R. K. Narayan

Answer

Raja Rao

Answer

Mulk Raj Anand

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 12

Which famous Indian litterateur wrote the novel The Home and the World?

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore

Answer

Premchand

Answer

Raja Rao

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 13

Who wrote the dystopian novel 1984?

Accepted Answer

George Orwell

Answer

Robert Ludlum

Answer

Ernest Hemingway

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 14

Which British dramatist created the character of Jimmy Porter in Look Back in Anger?

Accepted Answer

John Osborne

Answer

Harold Pinter

Answer

Kingsley Amis

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 15

In which Shakespearean play do we find the character of Banquo?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Answer

Hamlet

Answer

Othello

Answer

King Lear

Answer

More than one of the above

Question 16

Passage 1

As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don't particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures.

I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening.

The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine.

Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn't found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.

What was the author's first resolution for the New Year?

Accepted Answer

Exercising every morning for eleven minutes

Answer

Reading more every evening

Answer

Eating healthier

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 17

Passage 1

As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don't particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures.

I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening.

The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine.

Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn't found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.

What did the author do to resist the temptation of television and read more every evening?

Accepted Answer

Sat in his room with his eyes glued to a book

Answer

Watched television while pretending to read

Answer

Ignored television and went for a walk

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 18

Passage 1

As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don't particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures.

I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening.

The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine.

Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn't found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.

What did the author do one night when feeling cold and lonely?

Accepted Answer

Watched television and pretended to read

Answer

Continued reading in his room

Answer

Went for a walk

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 19

Passage 1

As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don't particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures.

I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening.

The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine.

Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn't found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.

What did the author buy to help himself with his resolution to read more?

Accepted Answer

A book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute

Answer

A new television

Answer

A subscription to a book club

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 20

Passage 1

As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don't particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures.

I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening.

The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine.

Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn't found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.

Why did the author find it ironic that he bought a book but had not read it yet?

Accepted Answer

Because he did not have time to read it

Answer

Because the book was too difficult to understand

Answer

Because he lost interest in reading

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 21

Passage 1

As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don't particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures.

I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening.

The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine.

Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn't found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.

What does the term 'resisted the allure' used in the passage mean?

Accepted Answer

Fought back against the attraction

Answer

Gave in to temptation

Answer

Do nothing about something

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 22

Passage 1

As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don't particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures.

I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening.

The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine.

Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways.

Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn't found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.

What were the usual suspects in the author's list of New Year resolutions?

Accepted Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

Waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones

Answer

Tackling household chores, being kinder to those not liked, driving cautiously

Answer

Taking the dog for a daily walk

Answer

None of the above

Question 23

Which one of the following words means the opposite of 'cautiously'?

Accepted Answer

Recklessly

Answer

Carefully

Answer

Diligently

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 24

Passage 2

The world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing.

The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice.

Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily.

They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.

What is the main advantage of the Chihuahua breed according to the author?

Accepted Answer

They need no particular exercise

Answer

They are found in Mexico

Answer

Their nails require regular clipping

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 25

Passage 2

The world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing.

The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice.

Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily.

They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.

What does the term 'pinch a few pockets' mean in the last line?

Accepted Answer

Becomes costly

Answer

The dogs bite easily

Answer

There are pickpockets who steal these dogs

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 26

Passage 2

The world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing.

The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice.

Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily.

They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.

Where does this breed of dogs exercise?

Accepted Answer

In the confines of the house

Answer

In large fields

Answer

With other dogs

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 27

Passage 2

The world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing.

The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice.

Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily.

They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.

Why are people surprised to see this breed of dogs?

Accepted Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

Because they are so active

Answer

Because they pinch pockets

Answer

Because awareness about this breed is low

Answer

None of the above

Question 28

Passage 2

The world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing.

The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice.

Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily.

They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.

Which one of the following statements is false ?

Accepted Answer

All of these dogs are without tails.

Answer

This breed of dogs is sharp and intelligent animal.

Answer

They are good guard dogs and literally are burglar alarms.

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 29

Passage 2

The world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing.

The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice.

Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily.

They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.

Which one of the following statements is false ?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Answer

The dog is named after a Mexican State.

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The roots of these dogs can be traced back to China.

Answer

This is the smallest breed of dogs in the world.

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More than one of the above

Question 30

Passage 2

The world's smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing.

The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house.

For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0.9 kg to 1.8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice.

Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily.

They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.

Which of the following is true about the Chihuahua dogs?

Accepted Answer

Their tail is slightly smaller than the rest of their body

Answer

Their tail is equal to the rest of their body

Answer

Their tail is greatly smaller than the rest of their body

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 31

Passage 3

The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies.

For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107.3 seconds under water and 1.26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.

Ganges river dolphins are listed as endangered because

Accepted Answer

their population has dwindled by fifty percent in the last fifty years

Answer

they are dying in huge number

Answer

the rivers are dammed

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More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 32

Passage 3

The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies.

For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107.3 seconds under water and 1.26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.

Dolphin population has been completely wiped out from

Accepted Answer

the upper reaches of many rivers

Answer

the lakes situated in all the regions

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the forests

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 33

Passage 3

The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies.

For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107.3 seconds under water and 1.26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.

The Brahmaputra is highly suitable for dolphin conservation because

Accepted Answer

it is less degraded by pollution

Answer

it is a big river

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it is perennial

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 34

Passage 3

The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies.

For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107.3 seconds under water and 1.26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.

Behavioural studies on dive time and surfacing interval show that a dolphin normally spends

Accepted Answer

107.3 seconds under water

Answer

107.3 seconds in air

Answer

107.3 seconds above water

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 35

Passage 3

The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies.

For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107.3 seconds under water and 1.26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.

The most imposing threat to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra is mortality through

Accepted Answer

fisheries bycatch

Answer

diseases

Answer

drying up of rivers

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 36

Passage 4

Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions.

Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar's court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him.

When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully.

He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone's admiration through his quick wit and wisdom.

The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar's court.

Based on the passage, we can conclude that

Accepted Answer

Birbal was observant and logical

Answer

Birbal was prone to making wild guesses

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Birbal was a dimwitted individual

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 37

Passage 4

Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions.

Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar's court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him.

When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully.

He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone's admiration through his quick wit and wisdom.

The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar's court.

Why did the Shah of Persia make this experiment?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to test Birbal's reputation

Answer

He was jealous of Akbar

Answer

He wanted to harm Birbal

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 38

Passage 4

Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions.

Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar's court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him.

When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully.

He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone's admiration through his quick wit and wisdom.

The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar's court.

What did Birbal observe when he approached the five thrones?

Accepted Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

All the Shahs were dressed in identical clothes

Answer

The real Shah was looking relaxed

Answer

The other men dressed as Shah's clothing were nervous

Answer

None of the above

Question 39

Passage 4

Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions.

Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar's court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him.

When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully.

He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone's admiration through his quick wit and wisdom.

The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar's court.

What does the last paragraph reveal about Birbal's character?

Accepted Answer

He was loyal to Akbar

Answer

He was greedy

Answer

He was looking for the Shah's patronage

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 40

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'The mangoes was distributed between all the children.'

Accepted Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

The mangoes was

Answer

distributed between

Answer

all the children.

Answer

None of the above

Question 41

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'Some of the peoples stopped him from moving further.'

Accepted Answer

Some of the peoples stopped

Answer

him

Answer

from moving further.

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 42

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'My sister Rani was practicing how to riding a bicycle.'

Accepted Answer

how to riding a bicycle.

Answer

My sister Rani

Answer

was practicing

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 43

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'The flock of sheeps blocked the road.'

Accepted Answer

of sheeps

Answer

The flock

Answer

blocked the road.

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 44

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'The teacher asked me to meet her on 12 noon.'

Accepted Answer

on 12 noon.

Answer

The teacher asked me

Answer

to meet her

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 45

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'She neither confirms nor deny the rumour.'

Accepted Answer

deny the rumour.

Answer

She neither

Answer

confirms nor

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 46

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'She was taken aback from Rani's vehemence.'

Accepted Answer

aback from

Answer

She was taken

Answer

Rani's vehemence.

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 47

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'Who are you to suggestive a cure for his pain?'

Accepted Answer

to suggestive a

Answer

Who are you

Answer

cure for his pain?

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 48

Read the following sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. Choose the part that contains the error. — 'God's justice will prevailed in the end.'

Accepted Answer

will prevailed

Answer

God's justice

Answer

in the end.

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

Question 49

Rose ran so fast that she tripped and _____.

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Answer

was falling

Answer

had fallen

Answer

was fallen

Answer

More than one of the above

Question 50

Right now, he _____ video games on his computer.

Accepted Answer

is playing

Answer

has playing

Answer

was playing

Answer

More than one of the above

Answer

None of the above

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