English Comprehension
Practice Questions & Answers
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: LOQUACIOUS (दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त पर्यायवाची चुनें: LOQUACIOUS)
'Loquacious' means tending to talk a great deal; talkative[span_158](start_span)[span_158](end_span). ('Loquacious' का अर्थ बातूनी होता है, जिसका पर्यायवाची 'Talkative' है[span_159][start_span][span_159][end_span]।)
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The discrepancy between predicted and observed results (1)/ raised questions not only about the methodology (2)/ but also about the premises that (3)/ underlied the entire proposal. (4)/ (वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात कीजिए जिसमें त्रुटि है: The discrepancy between predicted and observed results [1]/ raised questions not only about the methodology [2]/ but also about the premises that [3]/ underlied the entire proposal. [4]/)
The past tense of the verb 'underlie' is 'underlay', not 'underlied' in part (4)[span_160](start_span)[span_160](end_span). ('Underlie' का भूतकाल रूप 'underlay' होता है, 'underlied' गलत है[span_161][start_span][span_161][end_span]।)
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Pungent (दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त विलोम शब्द चुनें: Pungent)
'Pungent' means having a sharply strong taste or smell. Its antonym is 'Insipid' (lacking flavor, bland)[span_162](start_span)[span_162](end_span). ('Pungent' [तीखा/तीक्ष्ण] का विलोम 'Insipid' [फीका/स्वादहीन] है[span_163][start_span][span_163][end_span]।)
Select the correct option: He explained the concept so ___ that even complex arguments appeared easy to grasp. (सही विकल्प चुनें: He explained the concept so ___ that even complex arguments appeared easy to grasp.)
The adverb 'clearly' is needed to modify the verb 'explained[span_164](start_span)'[span_164](end_span). (क्रिया 'explained' की विशेषता बताने के लिए Adverb 'clearly' का प्रयोग होगा[span_165][start_span][span_165][end_span]।)
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Sell ice to an Eskimo (मुहावरे का सही अर्थ चुनें: Sell ice to an Eskimo)
'Sell ice to an Eskimo' means to persuade someone to buy something they do not need or already have in abundance[span_166](start_span)[span_166](end_span). (किसी व्यक्ति को ऐसी वस्तु बेचना जिसकी उसे बिल्कुल आवश्यकता न हो या जो उसके पास पहले से प्रचुर मात्रा में हो[span_167][start_span][span_167][end_span]।)
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The restorer traced a cartouche framing the monarch’s inscription. (रेखांकित शब्द के समरूपी [homonym] वाले वाक्य का चयन करें: The restorer traced a cartouche framing the monarch’s inscription.)
In the question, 'cartouche' is an Egyptian hieroglyphic oval enclosure. In option (d), 'cartouche' refers to an architectural decorative scrollwork plaque, acting as a homonym[span_168](start_span)[span_168](end_span). (मूल वाक्य में 'cartouche' मिस्र के चित्रलिपि वाले घेरे को दर्शाता है, जबकि विकल्प [d] में 'cartouche' वास्तुशिल्प की सजावटी नक्काशीदार पट्टिका को दर्शाता है[span_169][start_span][span_169][end_span]।)
Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below: He remarked that, if market liquidity had disappeared completely, the exchange would have halted trading. (दिए गए वाक्य के प्रत्यक्ष कथन [Direct Speech] रूपांतरण के लिए सही विकल्प चुनें: He remarked that, if market liquidity had disappeared completely, the exchange would have halted trading.)
Third conditional structures ('if had + V3, would have + V3') do not shift tenses when converting between direct and indirect speech[span_170](start_span)[span_170](end_span). (तीसरी सशर्त [Third Conditional] संरचना प्रत्यक्ष और अप्रत्यक्ष दोनों में समान रहती है[span_171][start_span][span_171][end_span]।)
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: “A vast, profound depth that appears endless.” (इसके लिए सही एक-शब्द प्रतिस्थापन चुनें: “A vast, profound depth that appears endless.”)
'Abyss' means a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm[span_172](start_span)[span_172](end_span). (अथाह गहराई या गर्त को 'Abyss' कहा जाता है[span_173][start_span][span_173][end_span]।)
Which is the correct spelling of a word meaning “independence in decision-making”? (“Independence in decision-making” अर्थ वाले शब्द की सही वर्तनी कौन सी है?)
The correct spelling is 'Sovereignty[span_174](start_span)'[span_174](end_span). (सही वर्तनी 'Sovereignty' [संप्रभुता] है[span_175][start_span][span_175][end_span]।)
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Follow the rules to the letter (मुहावरे का सही अर्थ चुनें: Follow the rules to the letter)
'To the letter' means paying strict attention to every detail; obeying instructions exactly[span_176](start_span)[span_176](end_span). (नियमों का अक्षरशः व कड़ाई से पालन करना[span_177][start_span][span_177][end_span]।)
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech: She said, “I am watching a movie.” (प्रत्यक्ष कथन में दिए गए वाक्य का सही अप्रत्यक्ष कथन चुनें: She said, “I am watching a movie.”)
Present continuous 'am watching' shifts to past continuous 'was watching[span_178](start_span)'[span_178](end_span). (Present Continuous ['am watching'] का Indirect speech में Past Continuous ['was watching'] हो जाता है[span_179][start_span][span_179][end_span]।)
Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage: 1. Wind energy is considered a highly useful renewable resource. 2. It produces electricity without releasing large amounts of pollution. 3. Turbines convert wind force into electrical power. 4. However, inconsistent wind patterns remain a major limitation. (निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को एक सार्थक गद्यांश बनाने के लिए पुनर्व्यवस्थित करें: 1. Wind energy is considered a highly useful renewable resource. 2. It produces electricity without releasing large amounts of pollution. 3. Turbines convert wind force into electrical power. 4. However, inconsistent wind patterns remain a major limitation.)
Following the provided answer key, sequence 1-2-4-3 is selected[span_180](start_span)[span_180](end_span). (दी गई उत्तर कुंजी के अनुसार सही क्रम 1-2-4-3 [विकल्प b] है[span_181][start_span][span_181][end_span]।)
Choose the correctly spelled term for the body’s 24-hour biological rhythm. (शरीर के 24 घंटे के जैविक ताल के लिए सही वर्तनी वाले शब्द का चयन करें।)
The correct biological spelling is 'Circadian' (as in circadian rhythm)[span_182](start_span)[span_182](end_span). (सही वर्तनी 'Circadian' [सर्कैडियन] है[span_183][start_span][span_183][end_span]।)
As per the passage, what is the likely outcome when liberty is practiced without responsibility? (गद्यांश के अनुसार, जब स्वतंत्रता का प्रयोग बिना जिम्मेदारी के किया जाता है तो क्या संभावित परिणाम होता है?)
The passage states that without responsibility, liberty can slide into disorder, division, or fragmentation[span_184](start_span)[span_184](end_span). (गद्यांश के अनुसार जिम्मेदारी के बिना स्वतंत्रता अव्यवस्था, विभाजन और सामाजिक क्षति का कारण बनती है[span_185][start_span][span_185][end_span]।)
Why does the author refer to voting and protests in the passage? (लेखक गद्यांश में मतदान और विरोध प्रदर्शनों का उल्लेख क्यों करता है?)
Protesting and voting are given as concrete examples where exercising democratic rights requires ethical responsibility and public order[span_186](start_span)[span_186](end_span). (यह दर्शाने के लिए कि लोकतांत्रिक अधिकारों का उपयोग नागरिक कर्तव्य और अनुशासन के साथ किया जाना चाहिए[span_187][start_span][span_187][end_span]।)