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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.
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.
He spoke ___ the subject for two hours continuously.
A)
in
B)
on
C)
of
D)
with
The correct phrase is "spoke on a subject," meaning he talked about that topic. So the sentence becomes: "He spoke on the subject for two hours continuously."
Why others are wrong:
- in: not used with "spoke" in this meaning.
- of: incorrect here; "spoke of" is possible, but it usually means mentioned briefly, not delivered a continuous talk on a topic.
- with: does not fit the meaning.
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.
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.
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.
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 did the jester cut a joke at the expense of the king?
A)
He wanted to settle an old score with the king.
B)
He thought it would be a good opportunity to teach a lesson to the courtiers.
C)
He was offended.
D)
He thought the king would appreciate it.
The correct answer is **b**: the jester made the joke at the king’s expense to **teach a lesson to the courtiers**. In such contexts, a jester’s sharp remark is usually meant to expose folly or hypocrisy in the court while using humor as a safe vehicle.
- **a** is incorrect because there is no indication of a personal grudge or revenge against the king.
- **c** is incorrect because the motive is not simple offense; the joke is deliberate and purposeful.
- **d** is incorrect because joking at the king’s expense is not primarily to please the king, but to make a point to others.
They have quarreled ___ a piece of land.
A)
at
B)
on
C)
for
D)
over
The correct preposition is "over" because we say people quarrel over something when they argue about it. So: "They have quarreled over a piece of land."
Why others are incorrect:
- at: not used with "quarreled" in this meaning.
- on: incorrect in this context.
- for: less natural here; "quarreled over" is the standard usage.
This watch is a gift ___ my uncle.
A)
by
B)
from
C)
of
D)
in
The correct sentence is: "This watch is a gift from my uncle." We use "from" to show the source or giver of a gift. "By" shows the doer of an action, "of" is used for possession or relation, and "in" is not correct here.
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".
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.
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.
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.
They need (36) ___ people and are (37) ___ to pay high wages to (38) ___ them.
A)
entertain
B)
retain
C)
enrich
D)
hire
The sentence means they need people and are willing to pay high wages in order to keep them from leaving. The correct verb is "retain". "Hire" would mean employ, but the phrase "pay high wages to hire them" is less natural here and does not fit the idea of keeping existing people. "Entertain" and "enrich" do not fit the context.
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.
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).
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.
The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by
A)
Chief Minister
B)
Chief Justice
C)
Governor
D)
Vice-president
Under Article 316 of the Indian Constitution, the Chairman and other members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the state. The Chief Minister, Chief Justice, and Vice-President have no such appointing power in this matter.
Ownership rights to companies such as shares, dividends etc. is called
A)
Capital market
B)
Derivatives
C)
Equities
D)
Eurobonds
Ownership rights in a company—such as shares and the entitlement to dividends—are called equities. Equity represents ownership interest in a firm. Capital market is the broader market for long-term securities, derivatives are financial contracts based on underlying assets, and eurobonds are international bonds issued in a currency different from the country where they are sold.
The five permanent members of UN security council are
A)
Japan, West Germany, USSR, UK and USA
B)
Canada, China, France, USSR and USA
C)
Germany, China, USSR, UK and USA
D)
China, France, USSR, UK and USA
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia (formerly USSR), the United Kingdom, and the United States. Among the given options, (d) matches this list. The other options include countries that are not permanent members, such as Japan, West Germany, Canada, and Germany.
What is the function of a dynamo?
A)
To convert heat energy into light energy
B)
To convert light energy into heat energy
C)
To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
D)
To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
A dynamo is an electrical generator. It works on the principle of electromagnetic induction, converting mechanical energy (rotation) into electrical energy. Option (d) describes an electric motor, while (a) and (b) are unrelated energy conversions.
Who among the following is associated with Kalinga war?
A)
Ashoka
B)
Bindusara
C)
Chandragupta
D)
Gautamiputra
The Kalinga War is historically associated with Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty. After the war, Ashoka was deeply moved by the massive loss of life, which led him to embrace Buddhism and the policy of Dhamma. Bindusara was Ashoka’s father, Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire, and Gautamiputra Satakarni was a Satavahana ruler, not linked to the Kalinga War.
The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the
A)
Chief Justice of India
B)
President
C)
Chief Justice of high court
D)
Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Under Article 159 of the Indian Constitution, the oath or affirmation of office is administered to the Governor by the Chief Justice of the High Court of that state. If the Chief Justice is unavailable, the senior-most judge of the High Court administers it. Therefore, option (c) is correct. The other options are incorrect because the President does not administer the oath to the Governor, and the Chief Justice of India or the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly have no such constitutional role.
The number of samples per second achieved with DVD-audio in a digital sound system is
A)
16-bit
B)
18-bit
C)
20-bit
D)
24-bit
DVD-Audio is known for very high-resolution sound, and one of its standard specifications is 24-bit sampling resolution. The other options (16-bit, 18-bit, 20-bit) are lower bit-depths and are not the standard answer associated with DVD-Audio in exam questions. Although the question says 'samples per second,' the options clearly refer to bit depth, and the correct choice is 24-bit.