The next stage of the visit began as Mrs. Broadwith brought in a cup of tea and the rest of the animals were let out of the kitchen. It was the usual scenario for the many cups of tea I had drunk with Miss Stubbs under the little card which dangled above her bed.
"How are you today?" I asked.
'Oh! much better,' she replied and immediately changed the subject.
Mostly she liked to talk about her pets and the ones she had known right back to her girlhood. She spoke a lot too, about the days her family was alive. She loved to describe the escapades of her three brothers and today she showed me a photograph which Mrs. Broadwith had found.
'Oh, they were young rips!' she exclaimed. She laughed and for a moment her face was radiant, by her memories.
The things I had heard in the village came back to me; about the prosperous father and his family who lived in the big house once. Then the foreign investments crashed and the sudden change in circumstances. 'When the old father died, he was almost penniless,' one old man said. 'There is not much brass there now.'
Probably just enough brass to keep Miss Stubbs and her animals alive and pay Mrs. Broadwith. And, sitting there, I felt as I had often - a bit afraid of the responsibility I had.The one thing which brought some light into the life of the brave old woman was the devotion of this shaggy bunch whose eyes were never far from her face.
Q1.Miss Stubbs led a very simple life because ______.
A. she didn't believe in leading a luxurious life
B. She was too sad a person to enjoy simple pleasures of life
C. she couldn't afford even the normal little luxuries ✓
D. she was bed-ridden and bitter about it
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Correct answer: C
The passage says the family's foreign investments crashed and the father died 'almost penniless'; there was 'just enough brass to keep Miss Stubbs and her animals alive,' showing she lived simply because she could not afford luxuries.
Q2.Which among the following was not a topic of Miss Stubb's conversation?
A. her brothers
B. her pets
C. her past with her family
D. her classmates ✓
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
The passage states she talked about her pets, her three brothers, and the days her family was alive. Classmates are never mentioned.
Q3.'There's not much brass there now' the underlined word refers to:
A. brass ware
B. musical instruments
C. money ✓
D. metal
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
'Brass' is British slang for money. The context (father died penniless; just enough brass to keep her alive) confirms it means money.
Q4.Identify the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence by selecting the best option :- "She loved to describe the escapades of her three brothers....."
A. grave acts
B. funny acts
C. serious sober acts
D. mischievous acts ✓
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
An 'escapade' is an adventurous, daring or mischievous act; the brothers are called 'young rips' (mischievous fellows), confirming the sense.
If my younger self could see me now, she would be incredulous. That I work in the field of dance or decipher and translate dance for my own comprehension, call it choreography if you wish, would have been unbelievable. In this respect, I am particularly envious of dancers who claim that they are 'born to dance', implying that it was clearly laid out for them from the beginning. I must say, I find this assertion dubious; it is rarely that easy. 'To dance' means 'to struggle'.
In all truth, as a child, I never did want to dance; it was forced upon me by a doting mother and a silent father. My father probably kept his peace to avoid argument. From the beginning, my lessons took place under trying conditions, though I believe that the conditions were more trying for my mother than for me. She travelled in local, over-crowded trains to the dance class with an unwilling child, tired from a whole day at school.
Interestingly, when I was seven, we went to see a movie starring Mumtaz Ali, who did a dance number in the film. When we arrived home, I began prancing around the house imitating the film actor and my mother, who was quietly watching, was the one who said. 'Kumudini, you are born to dance.' Ironically, I have no recollection of this story; it was my mother who saw this innate ability in me.
Q5.The narrator's younger self would be incredulous if she saw the narrator now, as:
A. she had become a choreographer. ✓
B. she couldn't decipher the nuances of dance.
C. she was too curious to learn dance since her early childhood.
D. her reality and her dreams were not bridged.
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Correct answer: A
The narrator says working in dance, deciphering it, 'call it choreography if you wish,' would have been unbelievable to her younger self, i.e. she became a choreographer.
Q6.The narrator says,'to dance means to struggle' as she _____.
A. was envious of the other dancers' talent.
B. had tough time convincing her parents about her passion
C. doesn't have good memories of her childhood
D. had to work hard to perfect the art, though unwillingly ✓
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Correct answer: D
She rejects the easy 'born to dance' idea; for her dance was forced upon her and learned under trying conditions, so it meant hard work/struggle, not effortless talent.
Q7.What role did her father play in her becoming a dancer?
A. He gave his passive disapproval
B. He was indifferent
C. He was actively involved.
D. He tried maintaining a harmonious atmosphere. ✓
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Correct answer: D
The 'silent father' 'kept his peace to avoid argument,' i.e. he stayed quiet to keep harmony rather than oppose the mother.
Q8.The seeds of the narrator's future vocation were sown when she ______.
A. went willingly to the dance class
B. pranced around the house imitating the dance steps from a movie ✓
C. was born with an innate ability to dance
D. was encouraged by her father to take up dancing
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
At seven, after a movie, she pranced around imitating the actor, prompting her mother to say 'you are born to dance' and notice her innate ability, marking the start of her vocation.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report (2024) revealed that 733 million people faced malnutrition in 2023—an increase of 152 million since 2019.
This trend is linked to food price dynamics. In 2022, the World Bank estimated that a 1% rise in global food prices could push 10 million people into extreme poverty. Rising food costs and inequality have intensified "hidden hunger," affecting at least 2.8 billion people in 2022 alone.
Hidden hunger is a deficiency of essential micronutrients like zinc, iodine, and iron. the signs of this form of malnutrition are 'hidden' as individuals may appear healthy while suffering severe health impacts. Clinical signs emerge only in extreme cases. Traditionally linked to caloric deficiency, hunger is now recognized to include micronutrient inadequacy, which can harm health even without overt signs of disease.
The Food Security and Nutrition report highlights that while it may seem intuitive that food-insecure individuals are less likely to maintain a healthy diet, the relationship is complex, shaped by factors like food environments, consumer behaviour, and the affordability of nutritious foods.
In some cases, food insecurity is linked to lower consumption of all food types and a higher reliance on staple foods for dietary energy. In others, it can be associated with reduced intake of nutritious foods and increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in unhealthy fats, sugars, and salt. As a result, food insecurity and "hidden hunger" can result not only in undernutrition but also lead to overweight and obesity.
Q9.What is the primary distinction between "hidden hunger" and traditional caloric deficiency?
A. Hidden hunger refers to a lack of protein, whereas caloric deficiency refers to a lack of fats.
B. Hidden hunger is caused by excessive food intake, whereas caloric deficiency is caused by food scarcity.
C. Hidden hunger involves not so obvious micronutrient deficiencies, while caloric deficiency has visible symptoms. ✓
D. Hidden hunger is a short-term condition, whereas caloric deficiency affects only long-term health.
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Correct answer: C
Hidden hunger is a micronutrient deficiency whose signs are 'hidden' (people appear healthy), unlike traditional caloric deficiency with overt/visible signs.
Q10.Which factor complicates the relationship between food insecurity and diet quality?
A. The absence of global food production data.
B. The overreliance on scientific studies rather than real-world evidence.
C. Variations in food environments, consumer behaviour, and affordability ✓
D. The assumption that food insecurity always results in undernutrition.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
The report says the relationship is complex, 'shaped by factors like food environments, consumer behaviour, and the affordability of nutritious foods.'
Q11.How can food insecurity paradoxically contribute to obesity?
A. by causing people to eat excessive amounts of protein.
B. by encouraging over consumption of cheap, unhealthy energy-dense foods. ✓
C. by limiting access to all food types, reducing overall consumption.
D. by increasing the availability of nutrient-rich food in low-income areas.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
The passage notes increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in unhealthy fats, sugars and salt can lead to overweight and obesity.
Q12.What consequence does the World Bank estimate of a 1% rise in global food prices?
A. A decline in global malnutrition rates.
B. A reduction in food insecurity through economic growth.
C. An increase of 10 million people towards extreme poverty. ✓
D. No significant impact on food security.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
The passage states the World Bank estimated a 1% rise in global food prices could push 10 million people into extreme poverty.
Q13.Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Read the options and find out which of the four combinations is correct:- The need for a scientific understanding... (A) the Rio Earth Summit, the first of its kind (B) involving world leaders on environment and development (C) of natural ecosystems including forests was the main objective of (D) of phenomena like climate change, biodiversity, and conservation Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A. (C), (D), (A), (B)
B. (B), (C), (D), (A)
C. (D), (C), (A), (B) ✓
D. (D), (B), (A), (C)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
The need for a scientific understanding (D) of phenomena like climate change... (C) of natural ecosystems including forests was the main objective of (A) the Rio Earth Summit, the first of its kind (B) involving world leaders on environment and development. Sequence D-C-A-B.
Q14.Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Read the options and find out which of the four combinations is correct:- The point is that both ecology and resource management science... (A) and mechanistic worldview, shaped by the utilitarian premise (B) of the industrial age, had more to say (C) about the human mission to extract rather than to conserve (D) that developed under the conventional Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A. (B), (A), (D), (C)
B. (D), (A), (C), (B)
C. (D), (A), (B), (C) ✓
D. (C), (D), (B), (A)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
...both ecology and resource management science (D) that developed under the conventional (A) and mechanistic worldview, shaped by the utilitarian premise (B) of the industrial age, had more to say (C) about the human mission to extract rather than to conserve. Sequence D-A-B-C.
Q15.Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Read the options and find out which of the four combinations is correct:- Apart from many external factors like... (A) their responsibility for the endangerment of the local languages (B) the language communities cannot shirk (C) globalization, and the (D) hegemony of English Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A. (C), (D), (A), (B)
B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
C. (C), (D), (B), (A) ✓
D. (A), (B), (D), (C)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Apart from many external factors like (C) globalization, and the (D) hegemony of English (B) the language communities cannot shirk (A) their responsibility for the endangerment of the local languages. Sequence C-D-B-A.
Q16.Rearrange the phrases to form a meaningful sentence:- (A) in the region (B) had percolated into the underground water (C) thus causing a water crisis (D) the pollutants from the factory Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A), (D), (C), (B)
B. (B), (C), (A), (D)
C. (C), (B), (A), (D)
D. (D), (B), (C), (A) ✓
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
(D) The pollutants from the factory (B) had percolated into the underground water (C) thus causing a water crisis (A) in the region. Sequence D-B-C-A.
Q17.Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Read the options and find out which of the four combinations is correct:- One common mistake that ______ (A) thinking that it (B) would be a waste of time (C) to work together (D) many people have made is Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A. (D), (A), (B), (C) ✓
B. (B), (C), (A), (D)
C. (C), (A), (B), (D)
D. (C), (B), (D), (A)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
One common mistake that (D) many people have made is (A) thinking that it (B) would be a waste of time (C) to work together. Sequence D-A-B-C.
Q18.Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Read the options and find out which of the four combinations is correct:- Stimulants such as caffeine ______ (A) activate adrenal glands, (B) deplete valuable minerals (C) worsening fatigue and sleep issues (D) needed for energy and Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A. (A), (D), (B), (C)
B. (B), (C), (D), (B)
C. (D), (A), (B), (C)
D. (A), (B), (D), (C) ✓
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Stimulants such as caffeine (A) activate adrenal glands, (B) deplete valuable minerals (D) needed for energy and (C) worsening fatigue and sleep issues. Sequence A-B-D-C.
Q19.Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Read the options and find out which of the four combinations is correct:- Premature greying of the workforce ______. (A) on productivity and (B) long term economic growth (C) has a negative effect (D) required for large economies Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
B. (C), (A), (B), (D) ✓
C. (C), (B), (D), (A)
D. (D), (B), (C), (A)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Premature greying of the workforce (C) has a negative effect (A) on productivity and (B) long term economic growth (D) required for large economies. Sequence C-A-B-D.
Q20.Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:- (A) in the minds of people (B) the ancient myths of India (C) by priests-the guardians of learning (D) have been preserved with great care Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. (D), (C), (B), (A)
B. (C), (A), (D), (B)
C. (B), (D), (A), (C) ✓
D. (C), (B), (D), (A)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
(B) The ancient myths of India (D) have been preserved with great care (A) in the minds of people (C) by priests-the guardians of learning. Sequence B-D-A-C.
Q21.Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II
List-I (Idioms): (A) Put one's shoulder to the wheel; (B) Throw down the gauntlet; (C) Get too big for one's boots; (D) Cut one's coat according to one's cloth
List-II (Meanings): (I) Work hard at a task; (II) Take up a challenge; (III) Spend within the limits of what one can afford; (IV) Become very conceited
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
C. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) ✓
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (II)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Shoulder to the wheel=work hard (I); throw down the gauntlet=issue/take up a challenge (II); too big for one's boots=conceited (IV); cut coat per cloth=spend within means (III). A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III.
Q22.Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:-
List-I (Words): (A) Abdicate; (B) Expurgate; (C) Plagiarism; (D) Besiege
List-II (Definitions): (I) To remove offensive portion of a book; (II) Literary theft; (III) To surround a place with the intention of capturing; (IV) To give up a throne or other office of dignity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) ✓
B. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
C. (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Abdicate=give up a throne (IV); Expurgate=remove offensive parts of a book (I); Plagiarism=literary theft (II); Besiege=surround to capture (III). A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.
Q23.Match the phrasal verbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:-
List-I (Phrasal verbs): (A) to jazz up; (B) scale back; (C) allude to; (D) call upon
List-II (Meanings): (I) something you mention in an indirect way; (II) to make production or spending smaller in size, extent or amount; (III) to be asked to do something; (IV) to make something more interesting or exciting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
B. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
C. (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) ✓
D. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Jazz up=make more interesting (IV); scale back=reduce in size/amount (II); allude to=mention indirectly (I); call upon=be asked to do something (III). A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III.
Q24.Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List – I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List -II:-
List-I (Sentences): (A) Despite searching for hours, she couldn't find her keys, but they eventually____ in her jacket; (B) The old factory was eventually ___ a vibrant art gallery, preserving its historical significance.; (C) Before leaving the room, she remembered to____ the air conditioner to keep it cool.; (D) She had to ___ the volume of the music to avoid disturbing her neighbours late at night.
List-II (Phrasal Verbs): (I) turn down; (II) turn on; (III) turned up; (IV) turned into
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
C. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) ✓
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Keys turned up (appeared) (III); factory turned into a gallery (IV); turn on the AC (II); turn down the volume (I). A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.
Q25.Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II.
List-I (Sentences): (A) They ______ that I go with them.; (B) The doctor _________that I rest for two days.; (C) The chairperson _________ that plans be changed.; (D) The landlord_________ that I pay the rent by Tuesday latest.
List-II (Verbs): (I) recommended; (II) demanded; (III) insisted; (IV) proposed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
C. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) ✓
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Correct answer: D
They insisted that I go (III); doctor recommended rest (I); chairperson proposed plans be changed (IV); landlord demanded rent by Tuesday (II). A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Q26.Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II
List-I (Idioms): (A) Break the ice; (B) Hit the nail on the head; (C) Cost an arm and a leg; (D) Bite the bullet
List-II (Meanings): (I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.; (II) to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.; (III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.; (IV) something very expensive or costly
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) ✓
C. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Break the ice=start conversation (III); hit the nail on the head=state the point precisely (I); cost an arm and a leg=very expensive (IV); bite the bullet=endure with courage (II). A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Q27.Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II
List-I (Sentences): (A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to_______to meet the submission date.; (B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to ___ and join the new workout class.; (C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to _______ about the surprise party.; (D) After a long day at work, I am ready to ______and get a good night's sleep.
List-II (Idioms): (I) hit the hay; (II) burn the midnight oil; (III) jump on the bandwagon; (IV) spill the beans
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
C. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) ✓
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Deadline: burn the midnight oil (II); follow a trend: jump on the bandwagon (III); reveal a secret: spill the beans (IV); go to sleep: hit the hay (I). A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.
Q28.Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II :-
List-I (Sentences): (A) Ika Jena is an Odia food ________who documents and showcases Odia cuisine on her blog Culinary Xpress.; (B) Gitika Saikia identifies herself as an Assamese food _______ who specialises in tribal and mainland Assamese cuisines.; (C) Himachal Pradesh has a rich _______ of traditional breads such as siddu (stuffed bread), bhaturru (local sourdough flatbread) and pakain (deep- fried festive flatbread).; (D) Deepa Chauhan is a Bengaluru based culinary _________and Sindhi cuisine specialist.
List-II (Words): (I) chef; (II) entrepreneur; (III) chronicler; (IV) repertoire
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) ✓
C. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Documents cuisine on a blog=chronicler (III); specialises in cuisines=chef (I); a rich variety of breads=repertoire (IV); culinary ... and cuisine specialist=entrepreneur (II). A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Q29.Fill in the blanks in the given sentences of List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:-
List-I (Sentences): (A) I read the mystery novels ___ they captivate my imagination.; (B) This is the place ______ he was born.; (C) Many things have happened ___ we met last time.; (D) ______ you tell me the truth, I will not allow you to go.
List-II (Words): (I) Unless; (II) because; (III) Where; (IV) Since
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
B. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) ✓
C. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
D. (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
because they captivate (II); the place where he was born (III); since we met last time (IV); Unless you tell me the truth (I). A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.
Q30.Match the words in List-I with the meanings in List-II
List-I (Words): (A) Denizen; (B) Depravity; (C) Deprecate; (D) Deride
List-II (Meanings): (I) Express disapproval of; (II) Ridicule; (III) Inhabitant; (IV) Extreme wickedness
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
C. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) ✓
D. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
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Correct answer: C
Denizen=inhabitant (III); Depravity=extreme wickedness (IV); Deprecate=express disapproval (I); Deride=ridicule (II). A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
Q31.Use the correct form of the word "RESOLVE" to fill in the blank:- Did you make any New Year's _________ this year?
A. resolve
B. resolving
C. resolution ✓
D. resolution
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Correct answer: C
The noun form 'resolution' fits the fixed phrase 'New Year's resolution.' (Options C and D are identical.)
Q32.Choose the appropriate word for the meaning of the underlined word Ravi came up on the stage and started speaking impromptu.
A. Quickly
B. Unrehearsed ✓
C. Incoherently
D. Impressively
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Correct answer: B
'Impromptu' means done without preparation or rehearsal; the closest meaning is 'unrehearsed.'
Q33.Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:- Ten tourists were _____ injured in the accident and a few of them succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital.
A. spuriously
B. gravely ✓
C. fatefully
D. vitally
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Correct answer: B
Since some succumbed (died) to injuries, the injuries were serious; 'gravely injured' is the correct collocation.
Q34.Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:- In my haste to stop the boiling milk from overflowing, I accidentally _______ my fingers.
A. sizzled
B. scorched
C. scalded ✓
D. sunburnt
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Correct answer: C
To 'scald' is to burn with hot liquid or steam (e.g., boiling milk), which is precisely the situation here.
Q35.Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:- His salary is in ________ with the amount of work he does.
A. accord
B. coordination
C. balance
D. keeping ✓
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Correct answer: D
'In keeping with' is the idiomatic phrase meaning 'in harmony/proportion with.'
Q36.Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:- Sara was so ___ that she did not take much time to make up her mind.
A. impervious
B. impetuous ✓
C. inarticulate
D. inerrant
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
'Impetuous' means acting quickly and impulsively, matching someone who decided without taking much time.
Q37.Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:- She is standing____her husband in this crisis.
A. with
B. in
C. for
D. by ✓
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Correct answer: D
'Stand by someone' means to support them, fitting 'standing by her husband in this crisis.'
Q38.Fill in the blank with the correct option:- The two friends appear to have fallen ________ over a minor issue.
A. down
B. out ✓
C. into
D. by
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Correct answer: B
'Fall out (with someone)' means to quarrel, which suits two friends quarrelling over a minor issue.
Q39.Fill in the blank with the correct option:- The committee's appeal to the people for money __________ little response.
A. evoked ✓
B. provided
C. provoked
D. prevented
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Correct answer: A
An appeal 'evokes' (elicits/draws out) a response; 'evoked little response' is the correct collocation.
Q40.Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word METAMORPHOSIS?
A. A man flaunts his new car to impress his neighbours
B. A woman throws out old clothes from her wardrobe
C. A garden full of weeds is converted into a lovely green lawn ✓
D. A man paints his new home in bright colours
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Correct answer: C
Metamorphosis means a complete transformation; a weed-filled garden becoming a lovely green lawn best illustrates a total change.
Q41.The patient will certainly recuperate under medical care. The ANTONYM of the word RECUPERATE is:
A. Resuscitate
B. Reimburse
C. Degenerate ✓
D. Convalesce
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Correct answer: C
Recuperate means to recover/get better; its antonym is 'degenerate' (to deteriorate). Convalesce is a synonym.
Q42.The speech given by him seemed to be INNOCUOUS but there were undercurrents that implied the contrary:- The ANTONYM of the word INNOCUOUS is:
A. Inoffensive
B. Harmful ✓
C. Gentle
D. Insightful
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Correct answer: B
Innocuous means harmless/inoffensive; its antonym is 'harmful.'
Q43.Select the word that is the exact opposite of the word MELLIFLUOUS in meaning from the given options:-
A. Resonant
B. Cacophonous ✓
C. Harmonious
D. Acrimonious
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Correct answer: B
Mellifluous means sweet-sounding; its opposite is 'cacophonous' (harsh, discordant).
Q44.Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word- JUXTAPOSE
A. Collective
B. Adjacent ✓
C. Aligned
D. Distant
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Correct answer: B
To juxtapose is to place side by side; 'adjacent' (next to/close together) is the closest synonym.
Q45.Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word- EMULATE
A. Echo
B. Reiterate
C. Envy
D. Mimic ✓
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Correct answer: D
Emulate means to imitate (often in order to match or surpass); 'mimic' is the closest synonym among the options.
Q46.Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word- ALLEVIATE
A. Swell
B. Aggravate
C. Repel
D. Assuage ✓
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Correct answer: D
Alleviate means to lessen or relieve; 'assuage' (to ease/soothe) is its synonym.
Q47.Choose the word from the given options which is opposite in meaning to the given word: Insipid
A. Uninteresting
B. Savory ✓
C. Spiritless
D. Bland
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Correct answer: B
Insipid means tasteless/dull; its opposite is 'savory' (flavourful/appetizing). The others are synonyms.
Q48.Choose the word from the given options which is opposite in meaning to the given word: Pragmatic
A. Practical
B. Sensible
C. Proficient
D. Utopian ✓
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Correct answer: D
Pragmatic means practical/realistic; its antonym is 'utopian' (idealistic/unrealistic).
Q49.Choose the word from the given options which is similar in meaning to the given word: Anticipate
A. Contemplate
B. Assert
C. Neglect
D. Predict ✓
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Correct answer: D
Anticipate means to expect or foresee; 'predict' is the closest synonym.
Q50.Choose the correct antonym for the word 'Flagrant' from the options given below:-
A. Notorious
B. Blatant
C. Unobtrusive ✓
D. Adjacent
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Correct answer: C
Flagrant means conspicuous/blatant; its antonym is 'unobtrusive' (inconspicuous). Blatant is a synonym.
Original question paper source: National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET (UG) 2025. Reproduced for educational use. Answers & explanations by UniDrill.