Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word: Venerable
A)
esteemed
B)
cautious
C)
unworthy
D)
consent
Option C is correct: unworthy.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Analyse the sentence below and choose the correct answer: 'My brother bought a new house for his wife'
A)
Simple Sentence
B)
Complex Sentence
C)
Compound Sentence
Option A is correct: Simple Sentence.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the option closest in meaning to the given word: Acrimony
A)
harshness
B)
reconstruction
C)
courtesy
D)
benevolence
Option A is correct: harshness.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Name the part of speech of the word written in italics: 'Whom did you beat?'
A)
pronoun
B)
noun
C)
adverb
D)
conjunction
Option A is correct: pronoun.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiomatic phrase: 'In the dumps'
A)
in high spirits
B)
to make peace
C)
in low spirits
D)
to have encounter
Option C is correct: in low spirits.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word: Aversion
A)
fondness
B)
hatred
C)
unintelligent
D)
prosperity
Option A is correct: fondness.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Name the part of speech of the word written in italics: 'Sangi therefore discontinued her studies.'
A)
conjunction
B)
preposition
C)
adverb
D)
noun
Option C is correct: adverb.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the option closest in meaning to the given word: Knave
A)
benefactor
B)
renewal
C)
rogue
D)
paragon
Option C is correct: rogue.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiomatic phrase: 'To take somebody for a ride'
A)
to have a joyride
B)
not to pay attention
C)
the moment of decision
D)
to deceive a person
Option D is correct: to deceive a person.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Analyse the sentence below and choose the correct answer: 'The duration of war is uncertain.'
A)
Simple Sentence
B)
Complex Sentence
C)
Compound Sentence
Option A is correct: Simple Sentence.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the option closest in meaning to the given word: Compassion
A)
cruelty
B)
stingy
C)
kindness
D)
suppress
Option C is correct: kindness.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word: Luscious
A)
delightful
B)
unshackle
C)
vagabond
D)
unsavoury
Option D is correct: unsavoury.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiomatic phrase: 'Cry for the moon'
A)
to be kept waiting
B)
very sure and certain
C)
to wish for something impossible
D)
to wish for something possible
Option C is correct: to wish for something impossible.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Name the part of speech of the word written in italics: 'Swimming is my favourite sport.'
A)
verb
B)
noun
C)
adverb
D)
adjective
Option B is correct: noun.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Name the part of speech of the word written in italics: 'Children are floating paper-boats in rain-water.'
A)
verb
B)
adverb
C)
noun
D)
pronoun
Option A is correct: verb.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the option closest in meaning to the given word: Incongruous
A)
inappropriate
B)
homogeneous
C)
attentive
D)
compatible
Option A is correct: inappropriate.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiomatic phrase: 'Bolt from the blue'
A)
point of no return
B)
sudden or unexpected shock
C)
expected action
D)
to make useless effort
Option B is correct: sudden or unexpected shock.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word: Elation
A)
enthusiasm
B)
depression
C)
harmless
D)
feeble
Option B is correct: depression.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the option closest in meaning to the given word: Equivocal
A)
lucid
B)
uncertain
C)
graceful
D)
promote
Option B is correct: uncertain.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word: Solicit
A)
prohibit
B)
approach
C)
fortunate
D)
faithful
Option A is correct: prohibit.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiomatic phrase: 'Come in handy'
A)
to be useful
B)
to be useless
C)
to be grateful
D)
to become successful
Option A is correct: to be useful.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Complete the sentence with the suitable alternative: She ____________ by a speeding car.
A)
knocked down
B)
was knocking down
C)
will knock down
D)
was knocked down
Option D is correct: was knocked down.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the one-word substitute for: Work inscribed on the tomb
A)
epitaph
B)
epigraph
C)
eulogy
D)
postscript
Option A is correct: epitaph.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase: Appearance before the Joint Parliamentary Committee will be an acid test for the Prime Minister.
A)
a privilege
B)
a tedious duty
C)
a crucial test
D)
an easy task
Option C is correct: a crucial test.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-I
Complete the sentence with the suitable alternative: He _______ to lend me any money.
A)
denied
B)
refused
C)
refuge
D)
dismiss
Option B is correct: refused.
