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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Directions (1 15) : Rend each paragraph
carefully and answer the question(s) given below
them. Certain words are given in bold to help you
locate them while answering some questions.
Paragraph-I
Rationalism has been defined as the mental at-
titude which unreservedly accepts the supremacy
of reason and aims at establishing a system of phi-
losophy and ethics verifiable by experience and
independent of all arbitrary assumptions or au-
thority. This definition of rationalism was framed
at the inauguration of the Rationalist Press Asso-
ciation (RPA) in London in the year 1899.
1. This paragraph best supports the statement that
(1) ethics does not constitute a part of philosophy.
(2) one has to accept certain beliefs to find the
final truth.
(3) rationalism is it not a set of beliefs which is
devoid of verification.
(4) mental attitude is independent of all assumptions.
(5) onlyRPAcan establish philosophyof Rationalism.
2. Which of the following words is most nearly the
SAME in meaning to the word unreservedly
as used in the paragraph?
(1) conditionally (2) fully (3) partially
(4) collectively (5) unilaterally
Paragraph-II
In todays world where teachers have a busy sched-
ule, it is noticed that only a few teachers have time for
the students learning experiences. One thing which is
lacking in almost all classrooms is teachers motivat-
ing students to do better. What happens is that teach-
ers would like to give attention to the students who
have high intelligence and who are academically good.
A larger portion of the student population is neglected.
Teachers blame them for not trying to do their best.
3. The author would like the teachers to
(1) motivate bright students to enhance their aca-
demic achievements
(2) improve their own academic standards to
motivate students
(3) keep their schedule busy by carrying out
various duties
(4) encourage and give planned learning experi-
ences to all students
(5) encourage good students to help poor students
4. According to the author, why are teachers not
in a position to perform their expected role?
(1) Majority of the students neglect classroom
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teaching.
(2) The students are very busy and have less time
to learn.
(3) Intelligent students are after teacher seeking
their help in studies.
(4) They are forced to spend more time in moti-
vating good students.
(5) None of these
Paragraph-III
Due to the development of individualism and
permissiveness, social norms have become slack
and parents and teachers are unable to play their
traditional role of shaping the character of their
children and pupils. The growing complexity of so-
ciety due to technological development and the
slackness of social norms as a result, of the growth
of ndividuahsm and permissiveness are the two
causes of the moral crisis of our time.
5. According to the author, which of the following is
one of the outcomes of the present crisis of our time?
(1) Inability of parents and teachers to develop
value base of children
(2) More than expected growth of science and
technology
(3) Increasing social cohesiveness in spite of vio-
lence and disturbances
(4) Emergence of new social norms which ob-
struct growth of individualism
(5) None of these
6. Which of the following words is most OPPO-
SITE in meaning to the word slackness as used
in the paragraph?
(1) rigidity(2)vigorous (3)sluggishness
(4) business (5) tightness
Paragraph-IV
Marx, the founder of communism, had predicted the
failure and eventual overthrow of capitalism because of
what he regarded as its inherent contradiction. He
visualised that capitalism would maintain the wages of
labour at a low subsistence level, while progressively in-
creasing its productivity by the employment of techno-
logically advanced means of production. During last many
decades the real wages of workers in advanced capitalist
countries have gradually and progressively increased. The
prediction of Marx has not been borne out by history.
7. Which of the following supports the statement
the prediction .................borne out by history?
(1) Capitalism has just survived but not taken
firm roots.
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(2) The salaries of the employees have gone up
in ad-vanced countries.
(3) Technological development has not taken
place in capitalist countries.
(4) The salaries of all the employees have gone
down in all the countries.
(5) There is no increase in the productivity of
workers.
8. Which of the following words is most nearly the
SAME in meaning to the word regarded as
used in the paragraph?
(1) respected (2) valued
(3) related (4) thought (5) estimated
Paragraph-V
Literature is a medium through which a per-
son can convey his ideas towards or protest against
different norms of society. Those works that deal
with a moral issue are of particular importance in
literature. They are written with a particular pur-
pose in mind. A literary work with a moral issue
will live on to be reinterpreted by different gen-
erations. These works involve the reader for he
forms his own moral judgment towards the issue.
9. Why does the author consider write-ups that deal
with a moral issue more important in literature?
(i) Theyareopenforrethinkingbycominggenerations,
(ii) They are written with a specific approach.
(iii) They help the reader in forming or consoli-
dating his values and approaches.
(1) Only (i)(2)Both (i) and (ii)
(3) Both (i) and (iii)
(4) Only (iii) (5)None of these
10. The first sentence of the paragraph implies that
(1) literature is not one of the best media of ex-
pression for a society.
(2) society does not observe same standard for
all its members,
(3) only literature allows individuals to express
their different views.
(4) society can change its value system after it
reinterprets literature,
(5) None of these
Paragraph-VI
The phenomena of child labour is quite complex.
Children work because they belong to poor families
who cannot survive without the benefit of the income
which accrues to the family on account of child labour.
Any attempt to abolish it through legal recourse would,
under the circumstances, not be practical. The only
alternative is to ban child labour in hazardous areas
and to regulate and ameliorate the conditions of work
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in other areas. Many developing countries including
India have accepted tins approach.
11. childlabour through legal means is most likely to
result into
(1) dragging/pushing the family of the child in
acute economic stress
(2) shortage of labour in other areas of work
(3) regulation of services of adult workers
(4) betterment of working conditions of adult
labourers
(5) better understanding of reality
12. What can be inferred about the policy being fol-
lowed about child labour in India?
(i) Giving economic benefits to the families of
child labourers
(ii) Reducing/controlling child labour in unhealthy
areas of work
(iii) Monitoring and improving working condi-
tions for children
(1) Only (i) and (ii) (2)Only (ii) and (iii)
(3) Only (i) and (ii) (4) Only (ii)
(5) None of these
13. Which of the following words is most nearly the
SAME in meaning lu the word ameliorate as
usedin the paragraph?
(1) cover (2) adjust
(3) remove (4) mitigate (5) fix
Paragraph-VII
In recent years our society has shown readiness to ad-
dress educational and developmental needs of adolescents.
Be it the Government or people in the community, there is
a alisation that something needs to be done to build on the
energy and enthusiasm of this crucial section of the popu-
lation, rowing social unrest, violence, crime and increasing
visibility of the young has contributed to this readiness.
14. Which of the following words is most OPPO-
SITE in meaning of the word address as used
in the paragraph?
(1) discourage (2) diffuse
(3) locate (4)disorganise (5) ignore
15. Which of die following is not a likely cause of
readiness shown by people towards adolescents?
(1) Increase in crime (2)Growing violence
(3) Equality of opportunity
(4) Physical presence of youth
(5) Increased social unrest
Directions (16 25) : In the following pas-
sage there are blanks, each of which has been num-
bered. These numbers are printed below the pas-
sage and against each five words are suggested,
one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find
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out the appropriate words. 30. Arun did his MBA from a prestigious (1) insti-
The tea plant, a native of South China, was tute (2) by securing (3) first class in this calen-
known....(16)....very early times of Chinese botany dar (4) year. All correct (5)
andmedicine. It is....(17)....in the classics....(18)....the Directions (31 35) : In each of the following
various names of Tou, Tseh, Chung, Kha and Ming questions an idiomatic expression and its four pos-
and was....(19)....praised for possessing the virtues sible meanings are given. Find out the correct
of....(20)....fatigue, delighting the soul, strength- meaning of the idiomatic expression and mark the
ening the will and repairing the eyesight. It was number of that meaning as your answer on the
not only administered as an internal dose, but answer sheet. If you do not find any correct an-
often....(2l).... externally in the form of paste swer, mark(5),i.e. Noneof these, as your answer.
to....(22)....rheumatic pains. The Taoists claimed it... 31. To strain every nerve
.(23).... an important... .(24)... .of the elixir of immor- (1) To spoil relationship
tality. The Buddhists used it extensively to prevent (2) To get afraid (3) To try ones utmost
drowsiness during... .(25)... long hours of meditation. (4) To take ill (5) None of these
16. (1) to (2) after 32. To have an axe to grind
(3) from (4) beyond (5) behind (1) To pinpoint faults of others
17. (1) taken (2) resorted (2) To take revenge
(3) awarded (4) alluded (5) introduced (3) To make unreasonable demands
18. (1) under (2) between (4) To have a selfish interest to serve
(3) among (4) besides (5) like (5) None of these
19. (1) rarely (2) loosely 33. To take heart
(3) under (4) severely (5) highly (1) To become hopeful
20. (1) absorbing (2) relieving (2) To love everyone(3)To prepare for a battle
(3) avoiding (4) resolving(5) recognizing (4) To withdraw from activity
21. (1) inserted (2) developed (5) None of these
(3) conceived (4) controlled(5)applied 34. To draw the line
22. (1) recuperate (2) alleviate (1) To decide ones occupation
(3) conceal (4) indicate (5) slow (2) To set limits (3) To prepare for a battle
23. (1) to (2) also (4) To withdraw from activity
(3) although (4) as (5) hardly (5) None of these
24. (1) ingredient (2) aspect 35. To beat about the bush
(3) offshoot (4) outcome (5) discovery (1) To punish an innocent person
25. (1) that (2) these (2) To hang around(3)To boast about oneself
(3) their (4) our (5) remote (4) To remain idle (5)None of these
Directions (26 30) : In each question below Directions (36 40) : Each question below
four words; numbered (1), (2), (3) and (4) have has two blanks. There are five pairs of words be-
been printed, one ofwhiA may be either inappro- low the sentence. Each pair is numbered. Choose
priate in the context or wrongly speh-4 The num- the pair of words which can be filled up in the
ber of that word is the answer. If all the four words blanks in the sentence in the same order so as to
anf correctly spelt and are appropriate in the con- complete the sentence meaningfully.
text, mark (e). i.e.All correct, as the answer. 36. This book is readable, clear and ................ re-
26. Kindly note(1) our address (2) and use it in (3) searched with ................ .detailedreferences.
all the farther (4) communication. All correct (5) (1) fabulously, intricate(2)meticulously, extensive
27. We are already (1) to fight (2) the battle, (3) let (3) leisurely, complete
the enemy (4) come. All correct(5) (4) hardly, notional(5) closely, scattered
28. Many people in India cherish (1) a desire to 37. The interest has.......... ....... innovation related
immigrate (2) to developed (3) countries to make to several sectors of..... .............pharmaceuti-
(4) a fortune. All correct(5) cal business and industry.
29. He took great pains (1) to save (2) many dyeing (1) accepted, skeletal (2)insured, fateful
(3) folk arts and helped the artists to live an (3) affected, plummeting(4)restricted, grown
honourable (4) life. All correct (5) (5) accelerated, burgeoning

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38. The Indian hospitality industry which has
been................ a prolonged slump is now en-
tering a new ..................... phase ready to en-
hance profitability.
(1) witnessing, ambitious(2)observing, listless
(3) demonstrating, efficient
(4) recovering, debt (5)succumbing, lean
39. The new policy seeks to .................. a process
of widespread participation of people
................. the way for more effective imple-
mentation.
(1) amend, opening (2)halt, propelling
(3) generate, paving (4)diagnose, resulting
(5) identify, dithering
40. Journalism is a .... ............ for truth, a crusade
to ................. injustice and wrong-doing.
(1) product, limit (2)boon, justify
(3) travesty, attack (4)quest, expose
(5) search, optimize
Directions (41 45): In each question there are
two statements which can be combined into a single
statement in a number ot different ways without
changing their meaning. Below them are given three
probable starters of such combined sentence. One, two.
three or none of them may be correct. Decide upon
which is/are correct, if any, and answer the questions.
41. This judgment has been given by the highest court
in the land. It, therefore, assumes finality from
legal point of view,
(i) Being the judgment of ...............
(ii) In spite of the judgment .............
(iii) As it is the judgment of ..............
(1) Only (i)(2)Only (ii) (3) Only (iii)
(4) Only (i) and (ii) (5)Only (i) and (iii)
42. On this special occasion the chief minister of the
sta would be welcomed first. After that the prime
minist would be extended warm welcome,
(i) Although the prime minister would...............
(ii)As per the prevalent practice the prime ministe
(iii) In spite of the chief minister......................
(1) Only (i)(2)Only (ii) (3) Only (iii)
(4) Only (i) and (ii) (5)Only (i) and (iii)
43. India is rich in bio-re sources. It has no clear
legislat framework to regulate access to and use
of these resources
(i) As Indiais rich.................
(ii) But Indiais rich................
(iii) Although India is rich........... ....
(1) Only (i)(2)Only (ii) (3) Only (iii)
(4) Only (i) and (ii) (5)Only (i) and (iii)
44. I did not receive any packet from Dipti. I also
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did not rece any phone call from her.
(i) Neither did I receive.................
(ii) Clearly I didnot.................. ..
(iii) Because 1 didnot.................
(1) Only (i)(2)Only (ii) (3) Only (iii)
(4) Only (i) and (ii) (5)Only (i) and (iii)
45. I was to reach home a little early but I got de-
layed. On reaching home I found that guests had
left a little while ago.
(i) Hardly had I reached................
(ii) As long as I reached..................
(iii) Besides few minutes.................
(1) Only (i)(2)Only (ii) (3) Only (iii)
(4) Only (i) and (ii) (5)Only (i) and (iii)
Directions (46 50): Which of the following
phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sen-
tence should replace the phrase printed in bold to
make the sentence grammatically correct, If the
sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
46. When the boy regain consciousness he wanted
to eat something.
(1) If the boy regain(2)When the boy regained
(3) Despite the boy regain
(4) On the boy regaining(5)No correction required
47. The social worker wanted to bring about little
changes in the lives of the people of that village.
(1) to bring back (2) to bring up
(3) to bring forth (4) bringing about
(5) No correction required
48. Raghunath proposes to lay claim for the insur-
ance company as soon as he recovers from the
accident,
(1) lay claim to (2) lay claim on
(3) laying claim towards(4)lay claim against
(5) No correction required
49. The new concession announced by the Govern-
ment will have only a marginalized effect on the
lives of the people
(1) marginal effect off (2)margin of effect on
(3) marginal effect on (4)marginalizing effect in
(5) No correction required.
50. The Charitable Hospital works under the aus-
pices from Welfare Trust of an Industry.
(1) under the auspices by
(2) by the auspices from
(3) through the auspices from
(4) under the auspices of
(5) No correction required
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SHORT ANSWER
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