[A] Wealth Tax
[B] Fringe Benefit Tax
[C] Commodity Transaction Tax
(A). Only A
(B). Only B
(C). Only C
(D). All A, B and C
Right Answer: E
9. Which of the following in India added a record 16 million new customers in a month's time recently?
(A). Banking Industry
(B). FM Radio Channels
(C). Telecom Industry
(D). Photo fixed Voters Identity Cards
Right Answer: C
10. As per the Union Budget 2009- 10 a National level Authority is set up for cleaning which of the following rivers ?
(A). Chambal
(B). Narmada
(C). Cauvery
(D). Ganga
Right Answer: D
11. Which of the following is/are the highlights of the Union Budget 2009-10 presented by Mr. Pranab Mukherjee ?
[A] Allocation for rural jobs under NREGS hiked by 144% to make it Rs. 39100 crore for the year.
[B] Target for Farm Credit set at Rs. 3.25,000 crores, which is an increase of Rs. 38,000 crores.
[C] Hike in rates of Income Tax at all the levels/all the slabs by 10%.
(A). Only A
(B). Only B
(C). Only A and B
(D). All A, B and C
Right Answer: C
12. A new Foreign Bank Sarasin & Co. has launched its operations in India recently. This is a bank based in______
(A). USA
(B). Switzerland
(C). France
(D). Germany
Right Answer: B
13. India has a plan to achieve a target of 200,000 MW power generation through which of the following modes by the year 2050 ?
(A). Solar only
(B). Thermal only
(C). Nuclear only
(D). Hydro only
Right Answer: A
14. Which of the following awards was given to Dr. G Madhavan Nair recently ?
(A). Man of the year
(B). Bharat Ratna
(C). Businessman of the year
(D). Best Public Servant of the - year
Right Answer: D
15. The President of which of the following countries got an opportunity to interact with an American president after a gap of almost fifty years recently at an international summit ?
(A). Cuba
(B). Brazil
(C). Russia
(D). Austria
Right Answer: A
16. Which of the following two countries are now ready to cooperate with each other and extend their trade ties after a long gap of about six decades ?
(A). Japan-USA
(B). India - Bangladesh
(C). Japan - Sri Lanka
(D). China-Taiwan
Right Answer: D
17. Which of the following political parties got an overwhelming majority in recent general election of South Africa ?
(A). The Democratic Forum of Africa
(B). The Labour Party of Africa
(C). The African National Congress
(D). The National Democratic Alliance of Africa
Right Answer: C
18. Which of the following facilities is located in Russia's Angarsk at Siberia and remains in news very often? Russia’s. ______
(A). Uranium enrichment plant
(B). Space Research Centre
(C). Spying Agency KGB's Headquarters
(D). Biggest naval base
Right Answer: A
19. Russia decided to boost its military ties with which of its neigh boring countries and is planning to have at least 25 joint man oeuvres and war games in the current year ?
(A). India
(B). China
(C). Poland
(D). Slovakia Republic
Right Answer: B
20. Which of the following awards is given to Pt. Jasraj recently ?
(A). Kalidas Samman
(B). Saraswati Samman
(C). PadmaBhushan
(D). Bharat Ratna
Right Answer: B
21. The Leftist Coalition made up of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left Green Movement got a good victory in the recently held general elections in______ .
(A). Nepal
(B). Iceland
(C). Macedonia
(D). Mexico
Right Answer: B
22. Yongbyon Nuclear complex is the nuclear facility of which of the following nations and was in news recently ?
(A). Bangladesh
(B). Nepal
(C). North Korea
(D). South Korea
Right Answer: C
23. Which of the following is Statutory Liquidity Ratio
(SLR) at present ?
(A). 10%
(B). 15%
(C). 20%
(D). 24%
Right Answer: D
24. Which of the following is most preferred cross border trade point between India and Pakistan as the maximum transaction takes place from there ?
(A). Bikaner
(B). Ganga Nagar
(C). Wagah
(D). Mujaffarabad
Right Answer: C
25. Which of the following is NOT amongst the top five purchaser of energy sold by other states in India ?
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). West Bengal
(C). Kamataka
(D). Maharashtra
Right Answer: B
26. China has decided to boost up its trade ties with which of the following poor Himalayan countries by extending its aid by 50% ?
(A). Bangladesh
(B). Nepal
(C). Myanmar
(D). Pakistan
Right Answer: B
27. How much amount Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) got from Government of India as a relief package recently?
(A). Rs. 5,000 crore
(B). Rs. 6,000 crore
(C). Rs. 8,000 crore
(D). Rs. 9,000 crore
Right Answer: E
28. Which of the following is a chemical fertilizer ?
(A). Zinc oxide
(B). Silver chloride
(C). Naptha
(D). Calcium carbonate
Right Answer: E
29. Which of the following is the book written by Vikram Seth ?
(A). The Sea
(B). Magic Seeds
(C). My Life
(D). Two Lives
Right Answer: D
30. Constitutional Amendments 73 and 74 are associated with______.
(A). Creation of the post of Ombudsman in banks
(B). Right to Information Act
(C). Panchayat Raj Institutions
(D). Pay and Perks to the President of India
Right Answer: C
31. Wimbledon Trophy is associated with the game of______ .
(A). Lawn Tennis
(B). Cricket
(C). Chess
(D). Golf
Right Answer: A
32. Which of the following countries occupies the top position in the Human Development Report 2009, released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) ?
(A). Norway
(B). Australia
(C). Iceland
(D). Japan
Right Answer: A
33. The short term loans given to the farmers are the loans given normally for a period of______ .
(A). three months
(B). six months
(C). nine months
(D). one year
Right Answer: D
34. The famous "123 Agreement" is closely associated with______.
(A). subsidy to agricultural products
(B). import of pharma products
(C). purchase of aircrafts from France
(D). Nuclear Energy
Right Answer: D
35. Which of the following is the biggest program launched for school children has been very successful
(A). Antyodaya Yojana
(B). Food for Work
(C). Mid Day Meal
(D). ASHA
Right Answer: C
36. Davis Cup's associated with the game of______ .
(A). Cricket
(B). Hockey
(C). Lawn Tennis
(D). Football
Right Answer: C
37. Which of the following State Governments launched Jawahar Knowledge Centre’s to train rural youth ?
(A). Delhi
(B). Karnataka
(C). Andhra Pradesh
(D). Tamil Nadu
Right Answer: C
38. India started its five year planning with effect from the year______ .
(A). 1955
(B). 1951
(C). 1960
(D). 1965
Right Answer: B
39. The Head of the Reserve Bank of India is designated as the______ .
(A). Chief Executive Officer
(B). Managing Director
(C). Chief Banking Officer
(D). Dy. Governor
Right Answer: E
40. Which of the following normally grown in hilly areas on mountain slope as it is not a crop of plains ?
(A). Tea
(B). Wheat
(C). Banana
(D). Roses
Right Answer: A
41. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
Why was Krishnan afraid to save Naagesh from the well ?
(A). As Naagesh had threatened him with dire consequences.
(B). As he thought Naagesh would eat him.
(C). As he thought Naagesh would bite him once he was out of the-well
(D). As he thought that Naagesh would capture him as soon as he got out of the well.
Right Answer: C
42. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
What did the King do to save the Queen after even the Vaidyas failed to revive her ?
(A). He punished the snake for having harmed the Queen
(B). He announced a reward to anyone who could cure the Queen
(C). He immediately called for Krishnan to cure the Queen
(D). He asked his guards to immediately look for someone who could cure the Queen
Right Answer: B
43. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
What did Seth Ghanshyamdas tell the King about Krishnan ?
(A). That Krishnan had brought fake ornaments for selling
(B). That Krishnan was an honest Brahmin who had left his village
(C). That Krishnan had killed the Prince
(D). That Krishnan had brought those ornaments for selling which had been made for the missing Prince
Right Answer: D
44. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
What did the King do on learning the truth about Krishnan and Seth Ghanshyamdas ?
(A). He put Krishnan back in the dungeon as he still held Krishnan responsible for the Prince's death
(B). He called for Krishnan's wife and family
(C). He presented gold to Krishnan and also a house to live in
(D). He congratulated the snake on his efforts to save Krishnan
Right Answer: C
45. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
What plan did Naagesh have to' save Krishnan from the dungeon?
(A). That he would sneak Krishnan out of the dungeon without anyone noticing.
(B). That he would bite the King and make him unconscious.
(C). That he would bite Krishnan and make everyone believe that he was dead.
(D). That he would enter the Queen's chamber and scare her.
Right Answer: E
46. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
What did Bali do after seeing Krishnan at his house ?
[A] He gave Krishnan directions to Shersingh's house.
[B] He welcomed Krishnan to his house.
[C] He offered tasty fruits to Krishnan.
(A). Only [A]
(B). Only [B]
(C). Only [C]
(D). Only [B] and [C]
Right Answer: D
47. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
Why did the jaguar, the monkey and the snake tell Krishnan not to save the man in the well ?
(A). As the man in the well was a goldsmith
(B). As the man in the well had cheated the snake, the monkey and the jaguar
(C). As the man in the well was a thief
(D). As the snake the monkey and the jaguar hated the man as they had known him for a very longtime
Right Answer: E
48. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
Why did Krishnan go to meet Seth Ghanshyamdas ?
(A). As he thought that Seth Ghanshyamdas could help him in selling the ornaments gifted to him by Shersingh
(B). As he knew that Seth Ghanshyamdas had contact with the King which could prove to be beneficial
(C). As Seth Ghanshyamdas had requested Krishnan to sell ornaments only to him
(D). As Krishnan was extremely fond of Seth Ghanshyamdas
Right Answer: A
49. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
Why did Krishnan decide to leave his village ?
(A). As he could not find much work in his own village and his family had to starve sometimes because of it.
(B). As his family had requested him to do so.
(C). As his village people had asked him to leave their village and look for work somewhere else.
(D). As he wanted to search for food in a village different from his own.
Right Answer: A
50. Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
What can possibly be the moral of the story ?
(A). Trust oneself before trusting others
(B). A good deed never goes unrewarded
(C). You cannot change people but you can change yourself
(D). Try and try until you succeed
Right Answer: B
51. Directions (51- 53): Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
HUMBLE
(A). elegant
(B). polite
(C). modest
(D). real
Right Answer: C
52. Directions (51- 53): Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
Directions (41-52): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Long ago there was a poor Brahmin named Krishnan. He could not find enough work to do. Sometimes, he and his family had to go without food. At last Krishnan decided to leave his village in search of work. Early next morning, he left the house. He walked the whole day until he came to a thick jungle. He was tired, thirsty and hungry. While looking around for water to drink, he found a well. He went to the well and looked in. There he saw a jaguar, a monkey; a snake and a man. They had all fallen into the well. "0, noble Brahmin," the jaguar called out to him, "Please help me out, so that Ican go back to my family." "But you are a jaguar," said Krishnan. "How do I know you will not kill me ?" "Don't be afraid of me, I promise I will not do you any harm,' replied the jaguar. Krishnan reached into the well and pulled out the jaguar. The jaguar thanked him and said, "I'm Shersingh. I live in a cave in the mountain. I shall be most delighted if I can repay my debt to you someday." Krishnan then heard the monkey calling out to him from the well. The Brahmin at once pulled the monkey out. The monkey thanked the Brahmin. "If you are ever in need of food, just drop in at my place below that big mountain. Bali is my name." Now the snake called out to him for help. "Help you 1 "exclaimed Krishnan. "You are a snake. What if you bite me ?" "I shall never bite you," said the snake. So Krishnan pulled the snake out of the well. The snake said, "Remember, if you are ever in any difficulty, just call out my name —Naagesh, and wherever you are, I shall find you." The jaguar, the monkey and the snake took leave of the Brahmin. But before t^iey left, they spoke to him about the man in the well. "Please do not help him," said Shersingh. "If you do," said Naagesh, "you will be in trouble yourself ." As soon as they left, the man in the well began to call out for help. Krishnan felt sorry for the man and pulled him out of the well. Thank you for your kindness," said the man. "I am Seth Ghanshyamdas. I am a goldsmith. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to visit my humble house near the city." The goldsmith then left for home.
After some time, the Brahmin continued his journey. But he could not find any work. He then remembered Shersingh, Bali, Naagesh and Seth Ghanshyamdas. He thought it was time to seek their help. He first went to Bali. The monkey was overjoyed to see him. He gave him a warm welcome and offered him some really delicious fruits. The Brahmin told him how grateful he was. Now Krishnan went to see Shersingh, the jaguar. As soon as Shersingh saw Krishnan coming, he ran out to welcome him. He gave Krishnan a beautiful gold necklace and other precious jewellery. Krishnan thanked Shersingh for the jewellery and parted. His journey had at last brought him luck, he thought. He would be able to sell the ornaments for a good price. But who could help him Jo sell the ornaments ? He then remembered Seth Ghanshyamdas. He went to him. The goldsmith was glad to see Knshnan. I have come to ask for your help," saH Krishnan. "Here are some ornaments. Please give me a good price for them." Seth Ghanshyamdas took the ewellery and examined it carefully. "I shall certainly help you," he said, "But let me show them to another oldsmith. Please wait here, I will be right back." He then went out with the ornaments. Seth at once rushed to the Palace of the King. He-said. "A man brought these ornaments to me and asked me to sell them. But they are the ornaments I made for the Prince who is missing." "Who is this man ? Where is he ?" thundered the King. This rogue must have murdered my little Prince and robbed his jewels !" "He is a Brahmin named Krishnan, Your Majesty," replied the goldsmith, "and he is there, in my house." The King called for his most dreaded soldiers. "Arrest the Brahmin who is in the goldsmith's house and throw him into the darkest dungeons of the kingdom," roared the King. The King's guard stormed into the goldsmith's house and seized Krishnan. Krishnan was thrown into a dark dungeon to await his execution. He then remembered the words of Naagesh, the snake. So he called out to him. Suddenly, almost like magic, Naagesh slithered his way down a narrow window into the dingy cell. "O, Lord !" hissed Naagesh, "how did you manage to get yourself arrested ?" Krishnan cried and then told the snake what had happened. "I have a plan," hissed Naagesh. "I shall creep into the Queen's room and bite her," said Naagesh. "She will faint. No matter what they do, she will remain asleep. The poison will remain in her body until you place your hand on her forehead," explained Naagesh. He then left Krishnan and went to the palace. He crept into the Queen's room and bit her. The Queen fainted. The sad news that the Queen had been bitten by a snake spread all over the ICingdom. Vaidyas came from far and near, but their medicines had no effect. No one could revive the Queen. Finally, the King declared that anyone who could cure the Queen would be handsomely rewarded. Many people went to the palace but all of them failed, can cure the Queen," Krishnan told the guards. At once they took him to the palace and the King took him to the Queen. Krishnan sat beside the Queen and placed his hand on her forehead. Soon, she opened her eyes and sat up. The King was overjoyed and shed tears of happiness. He embraced Krishnan and thanked him. "Your Majesty," said Krishnan, «i was sent to prison for a crime I did not commit." Krishnan told the King the whole story. The King was fuming with rage when he heard what the goldsmith had done. He at once had the goldsmith arrested. The King then presented Krishnan with a large house and a thousand pieces of gold. Krishnan sent for his family and they all lived happily ever after.
SEEK
(A). hunt for
(B). watch for
(C). mention
(D). ask for
Right Answer: D
53. Directions (51- 53): Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
GO
(A). report
(B). live
(C). send
(D). leave
Right Answer: B
54. Directions (54 - 55): Choose the word/group of words which is most opposite in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
HANDSOMELY
(A). meagerly
(B). tidily
(C). ugly
(D). raggedly
Right Answer: A
55. Directions (54 - 55): Choose the word/group of words which is most opposite in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
CONTINUED
(A). remanded
(B). presented
(C). rested
(D). carried on
Right Answer: E
56. Directions ( 56 - 60): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C). (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
[A] On touring the whole world and finding no couple who was perfectly happy, the young couple understood that it is very difficult to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world.
[B] There was a young couple who led a very happy life together.
[C] One day, they heard that a wise old man had come to town; he could solve all kinds of problems and guide people.
[D] The wise old man told them; Travel around the world and seek a man and a woman who are perfectly happy as a couple."
[E] So the couple decided to visit the wise old man and tell him their worry.
[F] The only thing that they worried about was, whether their happiness would last forever or would they too have to face problems.
Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). D
(D). E
Right Answer: A
57. Directions ( 56 - 60): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C). (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
[A] On touring the whole world and finding no couple who was perfectly happy, the young couple understood that it is very difficult to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world.
[B] There was a young couple who led a very happy life together.
[C] One day, they heard that a wise old man had come to town; he could solve all kinds of problems and guide people.
[D] The wise old man told them; Travel around the world and seek a man and a woman who are perfectly happy as a couple."
[E] So the couple decided to visit the wise old man and tell him their worry.
[F] The only thing that they worried about was, whether their happiness would last forever or would they too have to face problems.
Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: C
58. Directions ( 56 - 60): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C). (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
[A] On touring the whole world and finding no couple who was perfectly happy, the young couple understood that it is very difficult to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world.
[B] There was a young couple who led a very happy life together.
[C] One day, they heard that a wise old man had come to town; he could solve all kinds of problems and guide people.
[D] The wise old man told them; Travel around the world and seek a man and a woman who are perfectly happy as a couple."
[E] So the couple decided to visit the wise old man and tell him their worry.
[F] The only thing that they worried about was, whether their happiness would last forever or would they too have to face problems.
Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement ?
(A). B
(B). C
(C). D
(D). E
Right Answer: D
59. Directions ( 56 - 60): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C). (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
[A] On touring the whole world and finding no couple who was perfectly happy, the young couple understood that it is very difficult to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world.
[B] There was a young couple who led a very happy life together.
[C] One day, they heard that a wise old man had come to town; he could solve all kinds of problems and guide people.
[D] The wise old man told them; Travel around the world and seek a man and a woman who are perfectly happy as a couple."
[E] So the couple decided to visit the wise old man and tell him their worry.
[F] The only thing that they worried about was, whether their happiness would last forever or would they too have to face problems.
Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: E
60. Directions ( 56 - 60): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C). (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
[A] On touring the whole world and finding no couple who was perfectly happy, the young couple understood that it is very difficult to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world.
[B] There was a young couple who led a very happy life together.
[C] One day, they heard that a wise old man had come to town; he could solve all kinds of problems and guide people.
[D] The wise old man told them; Travel around the world and seek a man and a woman who are perfectly happy as a couple."
[E] So the couple decided to visit the wise old man and tell him their worry.
[F] The only thing that they worried about was, whether their happiness would last forever or would they too have to face problems.
Which of the following should be the FDXST sentence after rearrangement ?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: B
61.
Directions (61- 65): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.
Directions (61- 65): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.
Directions (61- 65): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.
Directions (61- 65): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.
Directions (61- 65): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (E) as the answer.
Directions (96-100): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ?
Directions (96-100): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ?
Directions (96-100): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ?
Directions (96-100): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ?
Directions (96-100): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series ?
Conclusions:
I. B © R
II. F • N
III. R $ B
(A). Only I and II are true
(B). Only I and III are true
(C). Only II and III are true
(D). All I, II and III are true
Right Answer: B
139. Directions (138-143) : In the following questions, the symbols 5, $, •k, @ and © are used with the following meanings as illustrated below :
'P $ Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor greater than Q'.
'P © Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor smaller than Q'.
'P 8 Q' means 'P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q'.
'P @ Q' means 'P is not smaller than Q'.
P * Q' means 'P is not greater than Q'.
Statements : D $ M , M * B , B 8 J
Conclusions :
I. J © D
II. B @ D
III. J @ M
(A). Only I and II are true
(B). Only I and III are true
(C). Only II and III are true
(D). All I, II and III are true
Right Answer: B
140. Directions (138-143) : In the following questions, the symbols 5, $, •k, @ and © are used with the following meanings as illustrated below :
'P $ Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor greater than Q'.
'P © Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor smaller than Q'.
'P 8 Q' means 'P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q'.
'P @ Q' means 'P is not smaller than Q'.
P * Q' means 'P is not greater than Q'.
Statements : F • T, T $ N, N @ R
Conclusions :
I. R $ T
II. N © F
III. F $ R
(A). None is true
(B). Only I is true
(C). Only II is true
(D). Only III is true
Right Answer: C
141. Directions (138-143) : In the following questions, the symbols 5, $, •k, @ and © are used with the following meanings as illustrated below :
'P $ Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor greater than Q'.
'P © Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor smaller than Q'.
'P 8 Q' means 'P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q'.
'P @ Q' means 'P is not smaller than Q'.
P * Q' means 'P is not greater than Q'.
Statements: W8K, K©F,F$M
Conclusions :
I. M © K
II. W @ F
III . F @ W
(A). Only I is true
(B). Only II is true
(C). Only III is true
(D). Only II and III are true
Right Answer: E
142. Directions (138-143) : In the following questions, the symbols 5, $, •k, @ and © are used with the following meanings as illustrated below :
'P $ Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor greater than Q'.
'P © Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor smaller than Q'.
'P 8 Q' means 'P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q'.
'P @ Q' means 'P is not smaller than Q'.
P * Q' means 'P is not greater than Q'.
Statements: M @ D, D 5 K, K © R
Conclusions:
I. R $ M
II. K 5 M
III. K $ M
(A). Only I is true
(B). Only II is true
(C). Only III is true
(D). Only either II or III and I are true
Right Answer: D
143. Directions (138-143) : In the following questions, the symbols 5, $, •k, @ and © are used with the following meanings as illustrated below :
'P $ Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor greater than Q'.
'P © Q' means 'P is neither equal to nor smaller than Q'.
'P 8 Q' means 'P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q'.
'P @ Q' means 'P is not smaller than Q'.
P * Q' means 'P is not greater than Q'.
Statements: F @ T, T 8 K, K • D
Conclusions:
I. D @ F
II. F @ K "
III. D O T
(A). Only II and III are true
(B). Only I and III are true
(C). Only I and II are true
(D). All I, II and III are true
Right Answer: A
144. Directions (144-149): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
P, A, D, Q. T, M, R and B are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. D is third to the left of T who is fifth to the right of P. A is third to the right of B who is second to the right of D. Q is the second to the left of M.
Who is second to the right of M ?
(A). B
(B). R
(C). T
(D). Q
Right Answer: C
145. Directions (144-149): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
P, A, D, Q. T, M, R and B are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. D is third to the left of T who is fifth to the right of P. A is third to the right of B who is second to the right of D. Q is the second to the left of M.
Who is to the immediate right of D ? -
(A). M
(B). Q
(C). B
(D). Data inadequate
Right Answer: A
146. Directions (144-149): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
P, A, D, Q. T, M, R and B are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. D is third to the left of T who is fifth to the right of P. A is third to the right of B who is second to the right of D. Q is the second to the left of M.
Who is third to the right of P ?
(A). D
(B). M
(C). R
(D). Data inadequate
Right Answer: B
147. Directions (144-149): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
P, A, D, Q. T, M, R and B are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. D is third to the left of T who is fifth to the right of P. A is third to the right of B who is second to the right of D. Q is the second to the left of M.
Who is second to the left of D ?
(A). A
(B). Q
(C). B
(D). P
Right Answer: D
148. Directions (144-149): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
P, A, D, Q. T, M, R and B are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. D is third to the left of T who is fifth to the right of P. A is third to the right of B who is second to the right of D. Q is the second to the left of M.
In which of the following pairs the first person is sitting to the immediate right of the second person ?
(A). DM
(B). BT
(C). RA
(D). PQ
Right Answer: E
149. Directions (144-149): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
P, A, D, Q. T, M, R and B are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. D is third to the left of T who is fifth to the right of P. A is third to the right of B who is second to the right of D. Q is the second to the left of M.
Which of the following pairs represents the immediate neighbors of A ?
(A). PT
(B). PB
(C). T 9
(D). PD
Right Answer: E
150.
Directions (150-155): In each question below are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Then decide which of the answers (A), (B). (C). (D) and (E) is the correct answer.
Some bikes are cars.
Some cars are trains.
Some trains are buses.
Conclusions:
I. Some buses are cars.
II. Some trains are bikes.
III. Some buses are bikes.
(A). None follows
(B). Only I follows
(C). Only II follows
(D). Only III follows
Right Answer: A
151.
Directions (150-155): In each question below are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Then decide which of the answers (A), (B). (C). (D) and (E) is the correct answer.
All dogs are cats.
Some cats are rats.
All rats are mats.
Conclusions:
I. Some mats are cats.
II. Some mats are dogs.
III. Some rats are cats.
(A). Only I follows
(B). Only II follows
(C). Only III follows
(D). Only I and III follow
Right Answer: D
152.
Directions (150-155): In each question below are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Then decide which of the answers (A), (B). (C). (D) and (E) is the correct answer.
All cups are benches.
Some benches are drums.
All drums are kites, j
Conclusions:
I. Some kites are cups.
II. Some kites are benches.
III. Some drums are cups.
(A). None follows
(B). Only I follows
(C). Only II follows
(D). Only III follows
Right Answer: C
153.
Directions (150-155): In each question below are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Then decide which of the answers (A), (B). (C). (D) and (E) is the correct answer.
Some boxes are walls.
No wall is road.
All roads are rivers.
Conclusions:
I. Some rivers are walls.
II. Some roads are boxes.
III. No wall is river.
(A). Only I follows
(B). Only either I or III follows
(C). Only III follows
(D). Only II follows
Right Answer: B
154.
Directions (150-155): In each question below are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Then decide which of the answers (A), (B). (C). (D) and (E) is the correct answer.
Some tables are chairs.
All chairs are houses.
All houses are tents.
Conclusions:
I. All houses are chairs.
II. Some tents are chairs.
III. Some houses are tables.
(A). Only I and II follow
(B). Only I and III follow
(C). Only II and III follow
(D). All I, II and III follow
Right Answer: C
155.
Directions (150-155): In each question below are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Then decide which of the answers (A), (B). (C). (D) and (E) is the correct answer.
All pens are sticks.
All sticks are rings.
All rings are rods.
Conclusions:
I. Some rings are pens.
II. Some rods are sticks.
III. Some rods are pens.
(A). Only I and II follow
(B). Only I and III follow
(C). Only II and III follow
(D). All I. II and III follow
Right Answer: D
156. Directions (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figures on the right should come after the problem figures on the left, if the sequence were continued?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: A
157. Directions (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figures on the right should come after the problem figures on the left, if the sequence were continued?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: B
158. Directions (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figures on the right should come after the problem figures on the left, if the sequence were continued?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: C
159. Directions (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figures on the right should come after the problem figures on the left, if the sequence were continued?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: E
160. Directions (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figures on the right should come after the problem figures on the left, if the sequence were continued?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: D
161. CPU stands for___________
(A). Computer Processing Unit
(B). Central Processing Unit
(C). Computer Protection Unit
(D). Central Processing Upload
Right Answer: B
162. The primary purpose of software is to turn data into________ .
(A). web sites
(B). information
(C). programs
(D). objects
Right Answer: B
163. A compiler translates a program written in a high-level language into________ .
(A). Machine language
(B). an algorithm
(C). a debugged program
(D). Java
Right Answer: A
164. What is correcting errors in a program called ?
(A). Compiling
(B). Debugging
(C). Grinding
(D). Interpreting
Right Answer: B
165. The ________of a system includes the programs or instructions.
(A). hardware
(B). icon
(C). information
(D). software
Right Answer: D
166. Back up of the data files will help to prevent________ .
(A). loss of confidentiality
(B). duplication of data
(C). virus infection
(D). loss of data
Right Answer: D
167. Text in a column is generally aligned________.
(A). Justified
(B). Right
(C). centre
(D). left
Right Answer: A
168. The background of any World document________ .
(A). is always white colour
(B). is the colour you preset under the Option menu
(C). is always the same for the entire document
(D). can have any colour you choose
Right Answer: D
169. In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to________ .
(A). Retype the document and give it a different name
(B). Use the Save as... command
(C). Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save
(D). Use Windows Explorer to copy the document to a different location and then rename it
Right Answer: B
170. Which one of the following software applications would be the most appropriate for performing numerical and statistical calculations?
(A). Database
(B). Document processor
(C). Graphics package
(D). Spreadsheet
Right Answer: D
171. What would you do to highlight a word? You position the cursor next to the word, and then________
(A). Drag mouse while holding button down
(B). Click mouse once
(C). Roll mouse around
(D). Roll and then click mouse
Right Answer: A
172. A________ contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
(A). programming language
(B). syntax
(C). programming structure
(D). logic chart
Right Answer: A
173. What is the default file extension for all Word documents ?
(A). TXT
(B). WRD
(C). FIL
(D). DOC
Right Answer: D
174. Which is the part of the computer system that one can physically touch ?
(A). data
(B). operating systems
(C). hardware
(D). software
Right Answer: C
175. An page preview mode________ .
(A). You can see all pages of your document
(B). You can only see the page you are currently working
(C). You can only see pages that do not contain graphics
(D). You can only see the title page of your document
Right Answer: B
176. Cross selling is very effective in the sale of one of the following
(A). Debit cards
(B). Credit cards
(C). Internet banking
(D). Auto loans
Right Answer: E
177. Cross selling means________ .
(A). one salesman selling to another salesman
(B). selling across territories
(C). selling across countries
(D). selling additional products to existing customers
Right Answer: D
178. Target market for Debit Cards is
(A). all existing account holders
(B). all sales persons
(C). allNRI's
(D). all HNI's
Right Answer: A
179. Market Penetration can be possible through________ .
(A). more calls to the same buyers
(B). more calls to many buyers
(C). surrogate marketing
(D). alternate marketing
Right Answer: B
180. Cross selling can be resorted to, by________
(A). all sales persons
(B). all employees
(C). all employers'
(D). outsourced agencies
Right Answer: B
181. Reusable optical storage will typically have the acronym________ .
(A). CD
(B). DVD
(C). ROM
(D). RW
Right Answer: D
182. ________is processed by the computer into information.
(A). Data
(B). Numbers
(C). Alphabets
(D). Pictures
Right Answer: A
183. A________ is an electronic device that process data, converting it into information.
(A). computer
(B). Processor
(C). Case
(D). stylus
Right Answer: B
184. Market innovations means________ .
(A). design new products
(B). new styles of marketing
(C). new ideas in sales steps
(D). Only [A] and [B]
Right Answer: E
185. File extensions are used in order to________ .
(A). name the file
(B). ensure the filename is not lost
(C). identify the file
(D). identify the file type
Right Answer: D
186. Market penetration connotes________ .
(A). Covering a wide area of the Market for sales
(B). Entering the buyers' houses
(C). Entering the sellers' houses
(D). Entering all shops and business houses
Right Answer: A
187. The most common type of storage devices are________ .
(A). persistent
(B). optical
(C). magnetic
(D). flash
Right Answer: B
188. SME means
(A). Small And Medium Enterprises
(B). Small Marketing Enterprises
(C). Small Scale Marketing Entities
(D). Small And Medium Establishments
Right Answer: A
189. For successful marketing________ .
(A). Only the sales person sells
(B). Only finance Departmentsells
(C). Only front office persons sell
(D). Only back office persons sell
Right Answer: E
190. Savings Accounts with zero balance can be opened for________ .
(A). persons below BPL
(B). under Financial Inclusion scheme
(C). students
(D). as per Bank's Policies
Right Answer: A
191. "Outsourcing" means service rendered by________ .
(A). outside agencies
(B). other departments of the company
(C). employees, other than the sales persons
(D). marketing department
Right Answer: A
192. In modern day marketing, the benefits of selling extend to________ .
(A). Only products and services
(B). Only after sales services
(C). Lifelong relationship with the buyer
(D). All of these
Right Answer: C
193. One of the following is not a target group of SME loans________ .
(A). all professionals
(B). large industries
(C). truck operators
(D). beauty parlors
Right Answer: B
194. The performance of a salesperson can be enhanced by________ .
(A). increasing the sales incentives
(B). increasing the number of products to be sold
(C). Appropriate training
(D). All of these
Right Answer: D
195. Team building is required________ .
(A). only for lead generation
(B). only for after sales service
(C). for cross selling
(D). All of these
Right Answer: C
196. For sustained relationship with the buyer, one of the following is necessary________ .
(A). Continuity
(B). Consistency
(C). Understanding
(D). Empathy
Right Answer: B
197. Sales Promotion involves – Find the incorrect option J________ .
(A). Building Product Awareness
(B). Creating Interest
(C). Providing Information
(D). Designing new products
Right Answer: D
198. Target market for Home Loans is
(A). all builders
(B). all housing societies
(C). agriculturists
(D). All of these
Right Answer: A
199. Lead generation is________ .
(A). a pre-sales function
(B). a function of the customer
(C). a function of the manufacturing department
(D). a postsales function
Right Answer: A
200. Financial Inclusion means________ .
(A). Opening Accounts of Finance Companies
(B). Financial Analysis of Balance sheet figures
(C). Opening Accounts of HNI's
(D). Opening Accounts of NRI's
Right Answer: D
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