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The Nobel Peace Prize 2014 is won by
A)
Malala Yousafzai and school friend
B)
Imran khan and Malala Yousafzai
C)
Malala Yousafzai and Mother Teresa
D)
Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai
The Nobel Peace Prize 2014 was jointly awarded to Kailash Satyarthi of India and Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. Hence option (d) is correct. The other options are incorrect because Imran Khan, Mother Teresa, and Malala’s school friend were not co-recipients of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
The atomic number of an element represents
A)
No. of neutrons in the nucleus
B)
No. protons in the nucleus
C)
Valency of an element
D)
Atomic mass of an element
Atomic number is defined as the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom. It uniquely identifies an element. Option (a) is incorrect because neutrons can vary in isotopes. Option (c) is incorrect because valency is the combining capacity of an element. Option (d) is incorrect because atomic mass is the total of protons and neutrons approximately.
Which of the following is called laughing gas?
A)
Nitric Oxide
B)
Hydrogen Oxide
C)
Nitrous Oxide
D)
Ammonium Nitrate
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is commonly called laughing gas because it can produce euphoria and fits of laughter when inhaled. Nitric oxide is a different gas (NO), hydrogen oxide is water, and ammonium nitrate is a salt, not a gas.
In the distance, the onlookers could see a fleet of ___
A)
players
B)
insects
C)
stairs
D)
ships
A "fleet" is a group of ships or boats. So the sentence correctly reads: "In the distance, the onlookers could see a fleet of ships." The other options do not fit the meaning of "fleet": players, insects, and stairs are not grouped as a fleet.
Local industries often (39) ___ the high salaries offered by foreign-supported industries, arguing that this will (40) ___ raise all wages to an excessive level
A)
hardly
B)
considerably
C)
artificially
D)
unreasonably
The sentence means local industries complain that foreign-supported industries push wages up to an excessive level. The best fit is "unreasonably": "This will unreasonably raise all wages to an excessive level."
Why others are incorrect:
- hardly = almost not, which gives the opposite meaning.
- considerably = to a large extent, but it does not convey the idea of excess or unfairness as well as "unreasonably".
- artificially = unnaturally, but it is less precise here than "unreasonably".
So, the correct choice is (d) unreasonably.
The meeting came to a close at 6 PM. (Analyse the underlined word: 'close')
A)
Noun
B)
Verb
C)
Adjective
D)
Adverb
In the sentence, 'came to a close' means 'ended'. Here, 'close' is used as a noun in the phrase 'a close'. It is not a verb because the action is expressed by 'came'; it is not an adjective or adverb because it does not describe a noun or a verb directly.
Please close the shop now. (Analyse the underlined word: 'close')
A)
Noun
B)
Verb
C)
Adjective
D)
Adverb
In the sentence "Please close the shop now," the word "close" tells us an action to perform, so it is a verb. It is used in the imperative form, giving a command/request. The other options are incorrect because it is not naming a person/place/thing (noun), not describing a noun (adjective), and not modifying a verb/adjective/adverb (adverb).
New industries supported by foreign interests (33) ___ offer (34) ___ salaries to their employees at all levels of responsibility than (35) ___ the locally-owned industries.
A)
hardly
B)
reluctantly
C)
seldom
D)
usually
The sentence needs an adverb showing the normal or general tendency of new industries supported by foreign interests. "Usually" fits naturally: they usually offer higher salaries than locally-owned industries. The other options do not fit the meaning: "hardly" means almost not, "reluctantly" means unwillingly, and "seldom" means rarely, none of which describe the intended comparison.
Why was the jester very popular?
A)
He made fun of the courtiers.
B)
He entertained everyone with his intelligent jokes.
C)
He was very intelligent and crafty.
D)
He was kind and sympathetic to all.
A jester is typically popular because he amuses people through wit and clever humor. Option (b) best matches this idea. Option (a) is too narrow, since making fun of courtiers alone would not explain his general popularity. Option (c) describes his qualities but not the direct reason for popularity. Option (d) is unrelated to the usual role of a jester.
New industries supported by foreign interests (33) ___ offer (34) ___ salaries to their employees at all levels of responsibility than (35) ___ the locally-owned industries.
A)
did
B)
could
C)
do
D)
their
The sentence compares new industries with locally-owned industries in the present tense: "New industries ... offer ... than the locally-owned industries." The auxiliary verb needed is "do" to support the present-tense comparison: "New industries supported by foreign interests do offer higher salaries..."
Why others are wrong:
- did: past tense, but the sentence is about a general present fact.
- could: expresses ability/possibility, not suitable here.
- their: a possessive pronoun, grammatically incorrect in this position.
New industries supported by foreign interests (33) ___ offer (34) ___ salaries to their employees at all levels of responsibility than (35) ___ the locally-owned industries.
A)
better
B)
comparable
C)
unreasonable
D)
proportionate
The sentence compares salaries offered by new industries supported by foreign interests with those of locally-owned industries. The correct comparative word is "better": "offer better salaries... than the locally-owned industries."
Why others are incorrect:
- "comparable" means similar, but the structure "offer comparable salaries than" is grammatically and logically wrong here.
- "unreasonable" does not fit the meaning of comparison.
- "proportionate" means in correct relation or proportion, which is not suitable in this context.
So, "better" is the best fit.
This is the place where the murder was committed. (Analyse the underlined words: 'where the murder was committed')
A)
Noun clause
B)
Relative clause
C)
Adjective clause
D)
Adverb clause
The words "where the murder was committed" modify the noun "place" by telling us which place is meant. A clause that describes or qualifies a noun is an adjective clause (also called a relative clause). Here, "where" introduces the clause and it functions like an adjective. So the best answer is adjective clause. Option (b) relative clause is related in meaning, but in grammar classification the clause is functioning as an adjective clause.
Please ask him what he wants. (Analyse the underlined words: 'what he wants')
A)
Adjective clause
B)
Noun clause
C)
Relative clause
D)
Adverb clause
The underlined words "what he wants" function as the object of the verb "ask" in the sentence. A clause that acts like a noun is called a noun clause. Here, "what he wants" answers the implied question "Please ask him what?" and completes the meaning of the verb. It is not an adjective clause because it does not modify a noun, and it is not an adverb clause because it does not show time, place, reason, or manner.
The boys gathered a bundle of ___
A)
sticks
B)
people
C)
beads
D)
houses
The correct collocation is "a bundle of sticks." A bundle means a group of thin objects tied together, such as sticks, rods, or papers. The other options do not fit this common usage: people are counted as a group, beads are usually strung or threaded, and houses cannot form a bundle.
Which of the following statements is not true in the context of the passage?
A)
The jester was witty and intelligent.
B)
The king was angry with the joke of the jester.
C)
The jester was a favourite of the king and his court.
D)
The jester expressed the desire to die of old age.
The passage states that the king was angry at the jester's joke, so that statement is true.
What offer did the king make to the jester?
A)
To leave the kingdom and settle down in another kingdom.
B)
To abstain from cutting jokes at the expense of the king.
C)
To allow him to die the death of his choice.
D)
To tender an unconditional apology to the king.
The king offered the jester the choice of how he would die, i.e., he would be allowed to die the death of his own choice. This matches option (c) exactly. Option (a) is incorrect because the king did not ask him to leave the kingdom. Option (b) is incorrect because the offer was not merely to stop making jokes. Option (d) is incorrect because no apology was demanded; the issue was punishment, not reconciliation.
A mentor
A)
A good person
B)
A talented man
C)
A strong person
D)
A trusted adviser
"Mentor" means an experienced and trusted adviser who guides and supports a less experienced person. So the correct option is (d). The other options do not capture the idea of guidance or advice.
A block head
A)
A poet
B)
A dull person
C)
A strange person
D)
A poor person
"Blockhead" is an idiom used to describe a stupid or dull-witted person. Among the options, "A dull person" matches the meaning best. The other options do not fit the idiom.
Why did the king become angry with the jester?
A)
One day the jester refused to entertain the courtiers.
B)
The jester humiliated the courtiers.
C)
The king was in a wretched mood.
D)
The king felt insulted and offended.
The question asks why the king became angry with the jester. Among the options, the only one that directly explains the king’s anger is that he felt insulted and offended. The other options describe either the jester’s actions toward courtiers or the king’s mood, but they do not fit as the main cause of the king’s anger.
Ill at ease
A)
Restless
B)
Worthless
C)
Listless
D)
Sleepless
"Ill at ease" means uncomfortable, uneasy, or restless. Among the options, "Restless" is the closest meaning. "Worthless" means having no value, "Listless" means lacking energy or enthusiasm, and "Sleepless" means unable to sleep.
A gentleman at large
A)
A punctual person
B)
A reliable fellow
C)
An unreliable person
D)
An honest person
"A gentleman at large" is an idiom meaning a person who is free, unattached, or not bound by responsibilities; in exam usage it is commonly taken as someone who is not dependable or not settled. Among the given options, "An unreliable person" is the closest and correct choice. The other options do not match the idiomatic meaning.
I was invited ___ tea by his mother.
A)
for
B)
to
C)
with
D)
in
The correct phrase is "invited to tea". Here, "to" is the proper preposition used with invitations. So the sentence becomes: "I was invited to tea by his mother." The other options do not fit standard English usage in this context.
To bring one’s egg to a bad market
A)
To fail in one’s plan because one goes to the wrong person for help.
B)
To bring one’s commodities to a market where there is no demand for them.
C)
To show one’s talent before an audience incapable of appreciating them.
D)
To act when the opportunity is lost.
The idiom means to take something to a place or situation where it cannot be sold or used effectively, resulting in loss or failure. Option (b) matches this meaning exactly. Option (a) refers to seeking help from the wrong person, (c) means showing talent to people who cannot appreciate it, and (d) means acting too late after the chance is gone.
They need (36) ___ people and are (37) ___ to pay high wages to (38) ___ them.
A)
willing
B)
bound
C)
forced
D)
authorised
The sentence reads naturally as: "They need people and are willing to pay high wages to attract them."
- "Willing" means ready or prepared to do something, which fits the context of offering high wages.
- "Bound" means obliged or certain, which does not fit here.
- "Forced" means compelled against one’s will, which is incorrect in this context.
- "Authorised" means officially permitted, which is also not suitable.
So, the correct word is "willing".
I don’t have any plans ___ Christmas Day because my entire family lives overseas.
A)
for
B)
in
C)
about
D)
at
The correct preposition is "for": "I don’t have any plans for Christmas Day." We use "for" to show purpose or intended time/event. The other options are incorrect here: "in" is used for longer periods or inside something, "about" means concerning, and "at" is used for specific points in time or place, not with a holiday like this.