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Past Questions
Nothing can deter him _____pursuing his aim of life.
A)
from
B)
for
C)
with
D)
in
The correct phrase is "deter someone from doing something." So the sentence becomes: "Nothing can deter him from pursuing his aim of life." The preposition "from" is required after "deter". The other options do not form the standard grammatical collocation.
Nothing can deter him _____pursuing his aim of life.
A)
from
B)
for
C)
with
D)
in
The correct phrase is "deter someone from doing something." So the sentence becomes: "Nothing can deter him from pursuing his aim of life." The other prepositions do not form the standard grammatical collocation here.
This _______ an easy question so far.
A)
has been
B)
had been
C)
was
D)
is being
The phrase "so far" shows a time period that started in the past and continues up to the present. Therefore, the present perfect tense is appropriate: "This has been an easy question so far."
Why others are wrong:
- (b) "had been" is past perfect and is used when one past action is before another past action.
- (c) "was" is simple past and does not fit the ongoing sense of "so far."
- (d) "is being" is present continuous, which is not used here with "so far."
She ________by herself since she started working.
A)
is living
B)
had been living
C)
has been living
D)
was living
The sentence refers to an action that started in the past and is still continuing up to the present: she began living by herself when she started working, and she still does so. The present perfect continuous tense is used for this kind of duration: "has been living."
Why others are incorrect:
- (a) "is living" shows only present action, but does not clearly connect the action from the past up to now.
- (b) "had been living" is past perfect continuous, which would need another past reference point.
- (d) "was living" is simple past continuous and does not express the continuing duration up to the present.
In accordance with the advice of a doctor she is _____ diet.
A)
at
B)
off
C)
about
D)
on
The correct collocation is "on a diet". So the sentence becomes: "In accordance with the advice of a doctor she is on diet." Here, the intended meaning is that she is following a diet as advised by the doctor. The other options are incorrect because: "at diet" is not idiomatic, "off diet" usually means not following a diet, and "about diet" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
If you drink too much, it will ________ your judgement.
A)
impair
B)
impede
C)
impose
D)
impel
"Impair" means to weaken or damage something, especially a faculty or function. If you drink too much, it will weaken your judgement. "Imped" means to hinder or delay, "impose" means to force something on someone, and "impel" means to drive or urge someone to action.
A state of being married:
A)
Monogamy
B)
Polygamy
C)
Matrimony
D)
Alimony
“Matrimony” means the state of being married.
- Monogamy means marriage to one person at a time.
- Polygamy means having more than one spouse.
- Alimony means financial support paid to a spouse after divorce or separation.
So the correct answer is Matrimony.
He can play _____ flute.
A)
a
B)
an
C)
the
D)
on
The correct sentence is: "He can play the flute." We use the definite article "the" with musical instruments.
- "a" and "an" are incorrect because "flute" is not being introduced as any one flute; it refers to the instrument in general.
- "on" is grammatically wrong here.
- "the" is standard usage for instruments: play the piano, play the flute, play the violin.
Synonyms of the word ‘Invincible’
A)
unseen
B)
undiscovered
C)
defeated
D)
unconquerable
"Invincible" means impossible to defeat or conquer. Among the options, "unconquerable" has the same meaning, so it is the correct synonym. "Unseen" means not visible, "undiscovered" means not found, and "defeated" is the opposite in meaning.
The field ______ by the farmer.
A)
is plough
B)
is ploughed
C)
has plough
D)
is ploughing
The sentence needs the passive voice because the field receives the action. The correct form is: "The field is ploughed by the farmer." Option (b) is grammatically correct. (a) is incorrect because "is plough" is not proper tense form, (c) is incorrect because "has plough" is ungrammatical here, and (d) is incorrect because "is ploughing" shows active continuous form, which does not fit the meaning.
The ________ was looking after the flock of sheep.
A)
farmer
B)
army
C)
shepherd
D)
journalist
A shepherd is a person who looks after a flock of sheep. The sentence therefore correctly reads: “The shepherd was looking after the flock of sheep.” The other options do not fit: a farmer may rear animals generally, an army is a group of soldiers, and a journalist reports news.
Suspension must be reviewed within:
A)
30 days
B)
60 days
C)
90 days
D)
180 days
Option C is correct: 90 days.
Explain in brief the procedures to be followed by departmental officer for paying money into Government account as per CTR -89.
Demand Draft for 1000 received after auction of furniture in a Building Division would be credited to:
A)
Remittances into Bank
B)
Public Works Deposits
C)
0059 Public Works
D)
Misc. Works Advances Received
Option B is correct: Public Works Deposits.
The purpose of Administrative Approval is:
A)
To certify measurements
B)
To audit expenditure
C)
To convey formal acceptance of the proposal
D)
To release contractor payment
Option C is correct: To convey formal acceptance of the proposal.
Losses due to theft, fraud or negligence should be:
A)
Ignored
B)
Reported immediately
C)
Written off directly
D)
Adjusted in accounts
Option B is correct: Reported immediately.
Identify the item that is not classified as a category of works based on cost in the Public Works Department (PWD):
A)
Deposit Work
B)
Minor Works
C)
Petty Works
D)
Major Works
Option A is correct: Deposit Work.
The maximum number of days of Earned Leave that can be held at credit by a government servant is:
A)
250
B)
200
C)
300
D)
360
Option C is correct: 300.
Contractor’s Ledger is prepared in:
A)
Form CPWA 41
B)
Form CPWA 43
C)
Form CPWA 45
D)
Form CPWA 44
Option B is correct: Form CPWA 43.
Leave should not be sanctioned during:
A)
Suspension
B)
Transfer
C)
Tour
D)
Joining Time
Option A is correct: Suspension.
Describe the procedure for maintaining Registers of Revenue and Licence Fees.
Under Central Treasury Rules, the purpose of the double-lock system is:
A)
Speed up payments
B)
Facilitate audit
C)
Ensure security of Government cash
D)
Reduce accounting work
Option C is correct: Ensure security of Government cash.
A Government servant shall not misuse his position to obtain:
A)
Public appreciation
B)
Financial or material benefit
C)
Promotion through merit
D)
Leave & Transfer
Option B is correct: Financial or material benefit.
The main unit of classification in government accounts is known as:
A)
Major Head
B)
Minor Head
C)
Sub-Head
D)
Detailed Head
Option A is correct: Major Head.
Work Order is an order by PWD which:
A)
applies to works costing above 10 lakhs rupees.
B)
requires formal agreement to be entered into.
C)
binds contractor in respect of quantity of work and time within which it is to be completed.
D)
authorizes payment without execution of any work
Option C is correct: binds contractor in respect of quantity of work and time within which it is to be completed..