Q1. An entrepreneurship summit in Ahmedabad was on 10th January. Kolkata hosted it five days later. When was the Kolkata event?
A. 5th Jan
B. 15th Jan ✓
C. 12th Jan
D. 20th Jan
Answer: B
Q2. Choose the address that is the same as the one given below.
Room 405, PG Block, NIT Trichy, Thuvakudi, Tamil Nadu - 620015
A. Room 405, PG Block, NIT Trichy, Thuvakudi, Tamil Nadu - 620015
B. Room 405, PG Block, NIT Trichy, Thuvakudi, Tamil Nadu - 620015 ✓
C. Room 405, PG Block, NIT Trichy, Thuvakudi, Tamil Nadu - 620015
D. Room 405, UG Block, NIT Trichy, Thuvakudi, Tamil Nadu - 620015
Answer: B
Q3. If 2 # 3 = 13, 3 # 4 = 25, then 4 # 5 = ?
A. 37
B. 41 ✓
C. 39
D. 36
Answer: B
Q4. If A & B = A * B - A, what is 7 & 5?
A. 28 ✓
B. 35
C. 30
D. 25
Answer: A
Q5. Which two signs should be swapped to correct this equation?
20 + 5 * 6 ÷ 2 - 4 = 18
A. + and *
B. + and -
C. ÷ and * ✓
D. - and *
Answer: C
Q6. Find the ODD one out.
A. 4321
B. 5432
C. 6543
D. 1234 ✓
Answer: D
Q7. Identify the odd city.
A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Imphal
C. Guwahati
D. Ranchi ✓
Answer: D
Q8. If we increase each even digit by '1' and decrease each odd digit by '1' in the number '7846921453' and then arrange all the number in descending order, then what is the sum of the last five digits from the right end after the rearrangement?
A. 35 ✓
B. 32
C. 38
D. 34
Answer: A
Q9. Solve:
DF : GJ :: KM : ?
A. MN
B. NP ✓
C. OP
D. QR
Answer: B
Q10. Choose the number that fits the analogy: 3 : 24 :: 5 : ?
A. 123
B. 120 ✓
C. 122
D. 124
Answer: B
Q11. Read the following statement carefully and identify the action that follows.
Statement: A recent study shows rising childhood obesity.
Course of Action:
1. Ban all junk food advertisements.
2. Make physical activity mandatory in schools.
A. Only 2 follows
B. Only 1 follows
C. Neither follows
D. Both follow ✓
Answer: D
Q12. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions based on it.
There are six people A, B, C, D, E and F who live in a six-storey building, the lowest floor is numbered 1 and the highest is numbered 6. E lives on an even-numbered floor. There are 2 floors between E and C and 1 floor between E and F, C lives on the first floor. F doesn't live immediately above C. There are 2 people between A and D. D doesn't live on an odd floor.
Who lives 2 floors below B?
A. A
B. E
C. D ✓
D. C
Answer: C
Q13. Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement:
No apple is blue. All oranges are apples.
Conclusions:
I. No orange is blue.
II. Some apples are oranges.
A. Only 1 follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both I and II follow ✓
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer: C
Q14. Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement:
All bags are pens. Some pens are not pencils. No pencil is a scale.
Conclusions:
I. Some pens are not scales.
II. All scales are pencils.
A. Only I follows ✓
B. Only II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer: A
Q15. Find the odd one out:
Paris, Rome, Berlin, Madrid, Vienna, Brussels, Alexandria, Amsterdam
A. Rome
B. Vienna
C. Alexandria ✓
D. Amsterdam
Answer: C
Q16. What comes next in the series?
A, C, F, J, ?
A. L
B. N
C. M
D. O ✓
Answer: D
Q17. What is the next number in the series?
100, 50, 25, _____
A. 10
B. 12.5 ✓
C. 13.5
D. 14
Answer: B
Q18. In a certain code, "CLEAN" is written as "BKDZM".
What is the code for GLASS?
A. FKZRR ✓
B. FKYRR
C. FJYRR
D. FKZQS
Answer: A
Q19. Complete the series.
2, 4, 7, 11, 16, ?
A. 22 ✓
B. 20
C. 24
D. 21
Answer: A
Q20. What comes next?
C3, X24, D4, W23, ?
A. V22
B. E5 ✓
C. F6
D. U21
Answer: B
Q21. In the following examples, a number is coded as three digits — representing the remainders when the number is divided by 3, 7, and 11, respectively.
Example 1: 53 — (53 = 3 * 17 + 2, 53 = 7 * 7 + 4, 53 = 11 * 4 + 9) — Code: 2, 4, 9
Example 2: 68 — (68 = 3 * 22 + 2, 68 = 7 * 9 + 5, 68 = 11 * 6 + 2) — Code: 2, 5, 2
Following this method, which is the least number which would have the code - 2,2,2 ?
Q23. A doctor is treating a patient who refuses to take life-saving medication due to personal beliefs. What should the doctor do?
A. Respect the patient's choice without intervention.
B. Attempt to counsel the patient and document refusal. ✓
C. Force medication for patient safety.
D. Ignore the patient and proceed with another case.
Answer: B
Q24. A man is 4 times as old as his daughter. In 20 years, he will be twice as old as she will be then. How old is the daughter now?
A. 10 ✓
B. 8
C. 12
D. 9
Answer: A
Q25. If in a code, MANGO is written as NZOHQ, then how is APPLE written?
A. BQQMG ✓
B. BQQLF
C. BRQLF
D. BQQME
Answer: A
Q26. Expansionary fiscal policy is NOT characterised by:
A. Decrease in personal taxes
B. Increase in government spending
C. Decrease in government spending ✓
D. Decrease in business taxes
Answer: C
Q27. Which of the following is a main goal of the proposed Shukrayaan-1 mission by ISRO?
A. Investigate Venus' surface and atmosphere ✓
B. Observe asteroids near Earth
C. Explore the rings of Saturn
D. Study Mars' atmosphere
Answer: A
Q28. Marco Polo, during his return from China, described the pepper trade in which region of India?
A. Konkan
B. Bengal
C. Malabar ✓
D. Odisha
Answer: C
Q29. Which government initiative aims to empower women through skill development and providing support for entrepreneurship?
A. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme ✓
C. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
D. National Mission for Empowerment of Women
Answer: B
Q30. Two resistors, one with a resistance of 2 ohms and the other with a resistance of 4 ohms, are connected in parallel to a 6-volt battery.
What is the total current flowing through the circuit?
A. 1 Ampere
B. 2 Amperes
C. 3 Amperes
D. 4.5 Amperes ✓
Answer: D
Q31. The architectural style of ancient temples in Uttarakhand is primarily influenced by:
A. North Indian Nagara style ✓
B. Indo-Gothic style
C. Vesara style
D. Chalukyan style
Answer: A
Q32. How many gold medals did India win in 2022 Commonwealth Games?
A. 15
B. 22 ✓
C. 26
D. 20
Answer: B
Q33. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding plants?
A. Roots take water from the soil
B. Phloem is a tissue specialized for water transport ✓
C. Chlorophyll, the green pigment in the leaves, absorbs light
D. Stomata are the little pores in the leaves required for gaseous exchange
Answer: B
Q34. What makes the Goa Civil Code distinct from other personal laws in India?
A. It applies only to the Hindu community in Goa.
B. It is a uniform civil code that applies to all communities regardless of religion. ✓
C. It is based on British common law.
D. It allows separate personal laws for different religions.
Answer: B
Q35. _________ was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1985 and was Vice Chief of Naval Staff and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.
A. Admiral Karambir Singh
B. Admiral Sunil Lamba
C. Admiral R. Hari Kumar
D. Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi ✓
Answer: D
Q36. Which of the following is performed by women during the Sikkim weddings?
A. Maruni ✓
B. Chhau
C. Giddha
D. Lavani
Answer: A
Q37. Which of the following options is the correct order of the prehistoric periods?
A. Mesolithic, Paleolithic, Neolithic, Metal Age.
B. Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Metal Age. ✓
C. Paleolithic, Neolithic, Mesolithic, Metal Age.
D. Neolithic, Mesolithic, Paleolithic, Metal Age.
Answer: B
Q38. Consider the following statements regarding the development of railways in India.
1. The first railway line was started in 1853 from Bombay to Pune.
2. The broad gauge covers the highest proportion of tracks of Indian railways.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are INCORRECT?
A. 1 only ✓
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Q39. Temporary human settlements are usually built in which of the following regions?
A. Cold desert regions
B. Deep forested areas
C. Rugged mountain slopes
D. All of these ✓
Answer: D
Q40. Temperature and precipitation play an important role in determining the climate of a region.
In this regard, consider the following statements regarding temperature variation in southern India:
1. Due to the presence of southern India in the tropical zone, the diurnal range of temperature is high.
2. Due to the continental influence, the annual mean range of temperature is greater in the coastal regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
Answer: D
Q41. Which high jump technique involves bending the back, crossing the bar backwards, and landing on the shoulders?
A. Scissor Jump
B. Straddle Technique
C. Western Roll
D. Fosbury Flop ✓
Answer: D
Q42. Why did the British Parliament and Company authorities initially avoid abolishing Sati in India?
A. They supported the practice as part of Indian tradition
B. They feared religious backlash and wanted local judgment ✓
C. They lacked legal authority to pass social legislation
D. They believed only Hindu priests should make such decisions
Answer: B
Q43. 'The Inheritance of Loss' won the Booker Prize for which author?
A. Anita Desai
B. Kiran Desai ✓
C. Jhumpa Lahiri
D. Chitra Banerjee
Answer: B
Q44. Consider the following statements about Pranav Soorma's performance at the Khelo India Para Games 2023:
1. He broke his own previous club throw record of 30.01m.
2. He set a new Asian record with a throw of 33.54m.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only Statement 1 is correct
B. Only Statement 2 is correct
C. Both 1 and 2 are correct ✓
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer: C
Q45. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is President's Rule in a State proclaimed?
A. 352
B. 356 ✓
C. 360
D. 371
Answer: B
Q46. Why is Matangini Hazra remembered in Indian history?
A. For writing a famous book
B. For being a queen
C. For her bravery in the freedom struggle ✓
D. For winning a legal case
Answer: C
Q47. Which payload on the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) captured full-disk colour images of Mars?
A. LAM
B. MENCA
C. TMC
D. MCC ✓
Answer: D
Q48. What was a key equity-based goal of land reforms implemented after Independence?
A. Import substitution
B. Expansion of credit to industries
C. Abolition of intermediaries and land ceiling laws ✓
D. Encouragement to zamindars
Answer: C
Q49. Economic reforms in India were introduced in which year?
A. 1991 ✓
B. 1984
C. 2001
D. 1977
Answer: A
Q50. What does Article 356 empower the President to do, and what are its constitutional safeguards?
A. Dissolve Parliament; no further approval required
B. Dismiss State government; needs approval within two months ✓
C. Declare Financial Emergency; approval by Rajya Sabha
D. Suspend Fundamental Rights; needs Supreme Court approval
Answer: B
Q51. If the radius of a cylinder is halved, what happens to its volume (assuming height remains constant)?
A. Volume is halved
B. Volume is doubled
C. Volume becomes one-fourth ✓
D. Volume remains the same
Answer: C
Q52. What is the least square number that is divisible by 8, 12, and 20?
A. 3600 ✓
B. 4000
C. 1000
D. 5600
Answer: A
Q53. If the amount is Rs. 600 and the Principal is Rs. 450, which is compounded yearly for 1 year, calculate the rate of interest.
A. 40%
B. 45%
C. 33.33% ✓
D. 35%
Answer: C
Q54. If P = Rs. 1,500, r = 8.5%, and T = 2.5 years, find the simple interest.
A. Rs. 315
B. Rs. 310
C. Rs. 318.75 ✓
D. Rs. 320
Answer: C
Q55. A person crosses a 700 m long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour?
A. 8.3 km/h
B. 8.4 km/h ✓
C. 8 km/h
D. 5.4 km/h
Answer: B
Q56. A hollow rectangular parallelepiped has external dimensions 12 cm * 10 cm * 8 cm and a thickness of 1 cm. Find its volume.
A. 672 cm^3
B. 720 cm^3
C. 480 cm^3 ✓
D. 832 cm^3
Answer: C
Q57. A sector of radius 14 cm has an area of 154 cm^2. Find the angle of the sector.
A. 90 degree ✓
B. 120 degree
C. 45 degree
D. 75 degree
Answer: A
Q58. The difference between 20% of a number and 10% of the same number is 120. What is the number?
A. 1000
B. 1100
C. 1200 ✓
D. 1400
Answer: C
Q59. The average age of 10 students in a class increases by 1 year when a 30-year-old teacher joins them. What was the original average age of the students?
A. 18
B. 19 ✓
C. 20
D. 21
Answer: B
Q60. A buyer gets two successive discounts of 20% and 10% on a Rs. 1000 item. What is the price paid?
A. Rs. 700
B. Rs. 720 ✓
C. Rs. 740
D. Rs. 750
Answer: B
Q61. A container has 60 litres of a mixture of acid and water in the ratio 7:3. 20% of the mixture is taken out and replaced with water. This operation is repeated once more. What is the final percentage of acid in the mixture?
A. 44.8% ✓
B. 51.2%
C. 53.7%
D. 56.8%
Answer: A
Q62. The efficiency of A, B and C is 2 : 3 : 5. A alone can complete the work in 40 days. They all worked together for 5 days and then C left the work. In how many days can A and B together complete the remaining work?
A. 12 days
B. 10 days
C. 8 days
D. 6 days ✓
Answer: D
Q63. A triangular prism has base side lengths 5 cm, 6 cm, and 7 cm and height 10 cm. What is its lateral surface area?
A. 180 cm^2 ✓
B. 160 cm^2
C. 150 cm^2
D. 140 cm^2
Answer: A
Q64. A cone of radius 9 cm and height 12 cm is cut into two parts by a plane parallel to its base, at a height of 4 cm from the vertex. Find the volume of the frustum formed.
A. 432*pi cm^3
B. 576*pi cm^3
C. 648*pi cm^3
D. 312*pi cm^3 ✓
Answer: D
Q65. If 3 cot A = 4, then find the value of (3 sin A - 4 cos A).
A. -7/5 ✓
B. -1/5
C. -3/5
D. 1
Answer: A
Q66. Convert 1.5 radians to degrees.
A. 90.56 degree
B. 120 degree
C. 85.94 degree ✓
D. 180 degree
Answer: C
Q67. If sin x = cos(3x - 20 degree), what is the value of x?
A. 25 degree
B. 27.5 degree ✓
C. 30 degree
D. 35.8 degree
Answer: B
Q68. In a right triangle, one of the acute angles is 30 degree. What is the measure of the exterior angle at the right-angled vertex?
A. 30 degree
B. 60 degree
C. 120 degree
D. 90 degree ✓
Answer: D
Q69. A triangle with all its angles less than 90 degree has its Orthocenter located where?
Q71. In triangle ABC, DE is drawn parallel to BC, intersecting AB and AC at D and E respectively. If AD=3, DB=6, and AE=4, find EC.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8 ✓
D. 2
Answer: C
Q72. If the angle subtended by arc AB at the center is 140 degree, what is the reflex angle made by this arc at the center?
A. 220 degree ✓
B. 140 degree
C. 240 degree
D. 280 degree
Answer: A
Q73. If tan A + sec A = 3, find tan A.
A. 4/3 ✓
B. 3/4
C. 4/5
D. 5/4
Answer: A
Q74. In a circle of radius r, a chord subtends an angle theta (in radians) at the center. Which expression represents the length of the minor arc?
A. r * theta ✓
B. r^2 * theta
C. 2r * sin(theta/2)
D. 2*pi*r
Answer: A
Q75. A, B, and C together can complete a task in 6 days. If A alone takes 12 days and B alone takes 18 days, how long will C alone take?
A. 19 days
B. 30 days
C. 12 days
D. 36 days ✓
Answer: D
Q76. Read the passage and answer the questions:
Once relegated to the peripheries of legitimate professional discourse, YouTube content creation has metamorphosed into a formidable and highly nuanced career avenue. Far beyond the superficial glitz of viral videos, contemporary content creators must navigate a labyrinthine ecosystem encompassing algorithmic unpredictability, audience analytics, intellectual property considerations, and brand partnership intricacies.
The platform's democratized nature ostensibly offers an egalitarian promise — anyone with a camera and an idea can, theoretically, ascend to prominence. However, the reality is far more Darwinian. Success on YouTube today demands not only creative ingenuity but also a keen acumen in digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and an ever-evolving understanding of platform-specific trends. Consistency in output, meticulous engagement with viewer communities, and adaptability to sudden policy shifts have become indispensable skills.
Moreover, the psychological ramifications of tethering one's livelihood to fluctuating view counts and algorithmic favor should not be underestimated. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and a precarious sense of self-worth plague many full-time creators. Unlike traditional careers, YouTube offers no institutional safety nets; creators must independently negotiate contracts, secure health benefits, and plan for financial volatility.
Nonetheless, for those who can master this digital alchemy, the rewards are substantial — both financially and creatively. The platform enables unparalleled autonomy, offering a direct conduit between creator and audience, unmediated by corporate gatekeepers. In an era increasingly defined by the decentralization of media, YouTube content creation is not merely a trend but a harbinger of the future of work.
Identify the grammatical function of the phrase "offering a direct conduit between creator and audience" in the sentence:
""The platform enables unparalleled autonomy, offering a direct conduit between creator and audience, unmediated by corporate gatekeepers."
A. Adjective Phrase
B. Present participial phrase functioning as an adverb ✓
C. Noun phrase acting as an object
D. Absolute phrase modifying the subject
Answer: B
Q77. Read the passage and answer the questions:
Once relegated to the peripheries of legitimate professional discourse, YouTube content creation has metamorphosed into a formidable and highly nuanced career avenue. Far beyond the superficial glitz of viral videos, contemporary content creators must navigate a labyrinthine ecosystem encompassing algorithmic unpredictability, audience analytics, intellectual property considerations, and brand partnership intricacies.
The platform's democratized nature ostensibly offers an egalitarian promise — anyone with a camera and an idea can, theoretically, ascend to prominence. However, the reality is far more Darwinian. Success on YouTube today demands not only creative ingenuity but also a keen acumen in digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and an ever-evolving understanding of platform-specific trends. Consistency in output, meticulous engagement with viewer communities, and adaptability to sudden policy shifts have become indispensable skills.
Moreover, the psychological ramifications of tethering one's livelihood to fluctuating view counts and algorithmic favor should not be underestimated. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and a precarious sense of self-worth plague many full-time creators. Unlike traditional careers, YouTube offers no institutional safety nets; creators must independently negotiate contracts, secure health benefits, and plan for financial volatility.
Nonetheless, for those who can master this digital alchemy, the rewards are substantial — both financially and creatively. The platform enables unparalleled autonomy, offering a direct conduit between creator and audience, unmediated by corporate gatekeepers. In an era increasingly defined by the decentralization of media, YouTube content creation is not merely a trend but a harbinger of the future of work.
In the sentence
"Far beyond the superficial glitz of viral videos, contemporary content creators must navigate a labyrinthine ecosystem encompassing algorithmic unpredictability..."
What is the function of the introductory phrase "Far beyond the superficial glitz of viral videos"?
A. Appositive phrase
B. Adverbial phrase modifying "navigate" ✓
C. Prepositional phrase functioning as a noun
D. Absolute phrase with implied verb
Answer: B
Q78. Read the passage and answer the questions:
Once relegated to the peripheries of legitimate professional discourse, YouTube content creation has metamorphosed into a formidable and highly nuanced career avenue. Far beyond the superficial glitz of viral videos, contemporary content creators must navigate a labyrinthine ecosystem encompassing algorithmic unpredictability, audience analytics, intellectual property considerations, and brand partnership intricacies.
The platform's democratized nature ostensibly offers an egalitarian promise — anyone with a camera and an idea can, theoretically, ascend to prominence. However, the reality is far more Darwinian. Success on YouTube today demands not only creative ingenuity but also a keen acumen in digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and an ever-evolving understanding of platform-specific trends. Consistency in output, meticulous engagement with viewer communities, and adaptability to sudden policy shifts have become indispensable skills.
Moreover, the psychological ramifications of tethering one's livelihood to fluctuating view counts and algorithmic favor should not be underestimated. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and a precarious sense of self-worth plague many full-time creators. Unlike traditional careers, YouTube offers no institutional safety nets; creators must independently negotiate contracts, secure health benefits, and plan for financial volatility.
Nonetheless, for those who can master this digital alchemy, the rewards are substantial — both financially and creatively. The platform enables unparalleled autonomy, offering a direct conduit between creator and audience, unmediated by corporate gatekeepers. In an era increasingly defined by the decentralization of media, YouTube content creation is not merely a trend but a harbinger of the future of work.
What is the closest meaning of the word "labyrinthine" as used in the passage?
A. Superficial and obvious
B. Mysterious and confusingly complex ✓
C. Predictable and linear
D. Structured and disciplined
Answer: B
Q79. Read the passage and answer the questions:
Once relegated to the peripheries of legitimate professional discourse, YouTube content creation has metamorphosed into a formidable and highly nuanced career avenue. Far beyond the superficial glitz of viral videos, contemporary content creators must navigate a labyrinthine ecosystem encompassing algorithmic unpredictability, audience analytics, intellectual property considerations, and brand partnership intricacies.
The platform's democratized nature ostensibly offers an egalitarian promise — anyone with a camera and an idea can, theoretically, ascend to prominence. However, the reality is far more Darwinian. Success on YouTube today demands not only creative ingenuity but also a keen acumen in digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and an ever-evolving understanding of platform-specific trends. Consistency in output, meticulous engagement with viewer communities, and adaptability to sudden policy shifts have become indispensable skills.
Moreover, the psychological ramifications of tethering one's livelihood to fluctuating view counts and algorithmic favor should not be underestimated. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and a precarious sense of self-worth plague many full-time creators. Unlike traditional careers, YouTube offers no institutional safety nets; creators must independently negotiate contracts, secure health benefits, and plan for financial volatility.
Nonetheless, for those who can master this digital alchemy, the rewards are substantial — both financially and creatively. The platform enables unparalleled autonomy, offering a direct conduit between creator and audience, unmediated by corporate gatekeepers. In an era increasingly defined by the decentralization of media, YouTube content creation is not merely a trend but a harbinger of the future of work.
Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word "harbinger" as used in the last line of the passage.
A. Catalyst
B. Precursor
C. Follower ✓
D. Trailblazer
Answer: C
Q80. Read the passage and answer the questions:
Once relegated to the peripheries of legitimate professional discourse, YouTube content creation has metamorphosed into a formidable and highly nuanced career avenue. Far beyond the superficial glitz of viral videos, contemporary content creators must navigate a labyrinthine ecosystem encompassing algorithmic unpredictability, audience analytics, intellectual property considerations, and brand partnership intricacies.
The platform's democratized nature ostensibly offers an egalitarian promise — anyone with a camera and an idea can, theoretically, ascend to prominence. However, the reality is far more Darwinian. Success on YouTube today demands not only creative ingenuity but also a keen acumen in digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and an ever-evolving understanding of platform-specific trends. Consistency in output, meticulous engagement with viewer communities, and adaptability to sudden policy shifts have become indispensable skills.
Moreover, the psychological ramifications of tethering one's livelihood to fluctuating view counts and algorithmic favor should not be underestimated. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and a precarious sense of self-worth plague many full-time creators. Unlike traditional careers, YouTube offers no institutional safety nets; creators must independently negotiate contracts, secure health benefits, and plan for financial volatility.
Nonetheless, for those who can master this digital alchemy, the rewards are substantial — both financially and creatively. The platform enables unparalleled autonomy, offering a direct conduit between creator and audience, unmediated by corporate gatekeepers. In an era increasingly defined by the decentralization of media, YouTube content creation is not merely a trend but a harbinger of the future of work.
Which of the following best captures the primary tension described in the passage?
A. The tension between traditional media and decentralized platforms
B. The tension between the glamorized perception of content creation and its actual challenges ✓
C. The tension between corporate sponsorships and independent artistry
D. The tension between financial rewards and creative compromises
Answer: B
Q81. What does the phrase "back to the drawing board" mean?
A. To start over after a failure ✓
B. To complete a task successfully
C. To take a short break from work
D. To finalize a project
Answer: A
Q82. Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The leader's _________ behavior eventually alienated even his staunchest supporters.
A. imperious
B. imparious
C. imperious ✓
D. impirious
Answer: C
Q83. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: CAVIL
A. Praise
B. Quibble ✓
C. Approve
D. Ignore
Answer: B
Q84. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Munificent
A. Lavish
B. Generous
C. Stingy ✓
D. Benevolent
Answer: C
Q85. Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
In the bud
A. In the early or developing stage ✓
B. On the verge of destruction
C. During a time of celebration
D. In the final phase of execution
Answer: A
Q86. Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'to make less severe or intense'.
A. Mitigate ✓
B. Mittigate
C. Mitaggate
D. Mittagete
Answer: A
Q87. Spot the correct spelling of "a person who collects or studies coins and medals".
A. Numismatist ✓
B. Numesmatist
C. Numismatisht
D. Numismitist
Answer: A
Q88. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: "A large group of people moving together".
A. Convoy
B. Crowd
C. Swarm
D. Horde ✓
Answer: D
Q89. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: "A person who talks in sleep."
A. Somniloquist ✓
B. Hypochondriac
C. Somnambulist
D. Insomniac
Answer: A
Q90. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrasal verb:
The department was asked to _________ the outdated protocol.
A. phase out ✓
B. hand off
C. come across
D. play down
Answer: A
Q91. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
Had the analysts been given (1)/ access to the longitudinal data sooner, (2)/ they could have refined their projections (3)/ with greater accurateness. (4)/
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4) ✓
Answer: D
Q92. Change the following from active to passive:
They don't allow smoking here.
A. Smoking hasn't been allowed here.
B. Smoking isn't allowed here. ✓
C. Smoking wasn't allowed here.
D. Smoking shouldn't be allowed here.
Answer: B
Q93. Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
He made a fine distinction between the two theories.
A. The police issued him a parking fine. ✓
B. The fabric was of fine quality.
C. She delivered a fine performance.
D. His fine coat kept him warm.
Answer: A
Q94. Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The candidates were found to have been submitting forged documents during verification.
A. The verification process found the candidates had submitted forged documents.
B. It was found that forged documents had been submitted by candidates.
C. The candidates were found submitting forgeries, as verified.
D. Officials found that the candidates had been submitting forged documents. ✓
Answer: D
Q95. Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
He is so weak to lift the box.
A. that he cannot lift the box ✓
B. and he lifts the box
C. that he lifts the box
D. that he could lift the box
Answer: A
Q96. Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
He is junior than me in service.
A. junior for me
B. more junior than me
C. junior to me ✓
D. junior than I
Answer: C
Q97. A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
The botanist sighed that the rare orchid had germinated, only to succumb to a latent fungal blight.
A. The botanist sighed, "The rare orchid did germinate, only to succumb to a latent fungal blight."
B. The botanist sighed, "A rare orchid had germinated only to succumb to a latent fungal blight."
C. The botanist sighed, "The rare orchid germinated, only to succumb to a latent fungal blight." ✓
D. The botanist sighed, "Rare orchid germinates but succumbs to fungus."
Answer: C
Q98. 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.
John said, "I shall return soon."
A. John said he will return soon.
B. John said he would return soon. ✓
C. John said he shall return soon.
D. John said he returns soon.
Answer: B
Q99. Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage:
1. The project team reviewed the proposal.
2. Adjustments were made to improve its feasibility.
3. A budget was created based on the revised proposal.
4. The proposal was then submitted for approval.
A. 1-2-4-3 ✓
B. 3-2-4-1
C. 4-3-2-1
D. 2-4-1-3
Answer: A
Q100. Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage:
1. The blueprint is finalized after approval from stakeholders. 2. First, a basic framework is proposed. 3. Then revisions are made after discussions. 4. Finally, execution begins as per plan.
