Q.1081·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyIn the following items, a pair of sentences are given in which the keywords have been underlined. Identify the sentence/s in which the underlined words have been used correctly in the context and mark your choice using the code that follows: 1. You have been frivolous, whereas I have been serious. 2. The difficulties seemed insurmountable; nevertheless , the courage to carry on was undaunted .View question
Q.1082·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyIn the following items, a pair of sentences are given in which the keywords have been underlined. Identify the sentence/s in which the underlined words have been used correctly in the context and mark your choice using the code that follows: 1. The issue of human rights is immanent in the constitution of most countries. 2. They invited an imminent person as the chief guest for the event.View question
Q.1083·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyIn the following items, a pair of sentences are given in which the keywords have been underlined. Identify the sentence/s in which the underlined words have been used correctly in the context and mark your choice using the code that follows: 1. In spite of the cold he decided to climb the mountain top. 2. Despite of the warning she was determined to swim the entire distance.View question
Q.1084·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyThe first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: The National School of Drama (NSD) was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. S6: The NSD has promoted Children's Theatre as well. P: Post admission, the students at NSD are required to undergo training of three year's duration. Q: The eligible applicants for admission are screened through two stages. R: The objective of the NSD is to train students in all aspects of theatre, including theatre history, production, scene design, costume design, lighting, make-up, etc. S: In 1975, it became an autonomous organisation. The correct sequence should be:View question
Q.1085·Miscellaneous·2024·Easy‘ Minimise ’ 1. Reduce something to the smallest possible degree 2. Reduce expenses, or the degree of anything or of any activityView question
Q.1086·Miscellaneous·2024·Easy‘ Emasculate ’ 1. Making someone strong and powerful 2. Increase one’s musculatureView question
Q.1087·Miscellaneous·2024·Easy‘ Deify ’ 1. To treat someone in high office with utmost reverence 2. Worship or treat someone as a godView question
Q.1088·Miscellaneous·2024·Easy‘ Quotidian ’ 1. To quote inaccurately 2. Someone fond of quoting othersView question
Q.1089·Miscellaneous·2024·Easy‘ Immolate ’ 1. To kill somebody or self by burning 2. To kill somebody or self or an animal as an act of sacrificeView question
Q.1090·Miscellaneous·2024·Easy‘ Raconteur ’ 1. Someone who is capable of telling stories in an interesting manner 2. Somebody who believes in only telling tall talesView question
Q.1091·Miscellaneous·2024·Easy‘ Enormity ’ 1. The fact of something being serious and grave 2. Abominable crime or sinView question
Q.1092·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyThe first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: Covid-19 pandemic threw a lot of challenges on the entire economy. S6: In order to address this need and to promote economic activities post pandemic, MoHUA initiated ARHCs, a sub-scheme under PMAY(U). P: These urban migrants stay in slums, informal settlements, unauthorized colonies, peri-urban areas to save cost on housing. Q: Hence, they need decent rental housing at affordable rate near their worksites. R: The biggest challenge was reverse migration of urban migrants/poor in the country. S: The migration took place due to the temporary shutting down of industries and other sectors. The correct sequence should be:View question
Q.1093·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyChange from Passive to Active voice: His hair is being cut by a professionalView question
Q.1095·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyThe first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: Press Trust of India (PTI) is a non-profit making cooperative owned by the country’s newspapers with a mandate to provide effective and unbiased news to all subscribers. S6: Bhasha is the Hindi language news service of the agency. P: It offers its news services in English and Hindi languages. Q: Over 500 newspapers and several news services subscribe to PTI, including many overseas news entities. R: PTI now has its own satellite delivery system. S: Increasingly, more and more subscribers are opting for satellite reception. The correct sequence should be:View question
Q.1096·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyThe first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: India has the largest youth population in the world. S6: These and several other such programmes are also working to support youth development and enhance productive youth participation. P: The role of the Department of Youth Affairs is to act as a facilitator and catalytic agent for youth development. Q: The Department has also recognized adolescents as an important segment of the youth. R: To optimally tap their constructive and creative energies, the Department of Youth Affairs pursues twin objectives of personality development and nation building. S: At the same time diverse government programmes are working for youth development with active youth participation. The correct sequence should be:View question
Q.1097·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyChange from Passive to Active voice: Sujata was advised by her mother to carry an umbrella while stepping out into the rainView question
Q.1098·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyThe first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India. P: These programmes are managed by a dedicated Startup India team, which reports to DPIIT. Q: It envisions transforming India into a country of job creators instead of job seekers. R: It intends to catalyse the startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. S: Launched in 2016, Startup India has rolled out several programmes with the objective of supporting entrepreneurs and building up a robust startup ecosystem. S6: Under the Startup India scheme, eligible companies can get recognized as startups in order to access a host of tax benefits, easier compliance, IPR fast-tracking and other benefits. The correct sequence should be:View question