English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is 'SQPR'.​

Key Points

• The passage talks about India being a colony of Britain, which ruled out any move to adjust the exchange rate. This sets the context for the following events that led to the banks being left with unrecoverable assets.
• Sentence S says that real interest rates rose, which made it harder for indebted households and businesses to repay their loans.
• Sentence Q states that with devaluation made politically impossible, fall in export demand led to sustained and deep deflation. This led to a decrease in the demand for exports, causing a fall in export earnings and worsening the balance of payments situation.
• Sentence P mentions that indebted businesses failed, and sentence R says that indebted households liquidated a variety of assets to repay loans when they could. These events further exacerbated the economic situation.
• Finally, the passage concludes by saying that the banks were left with unrecoverable assets, which implies that the economic situation had become quite dire. Therefore, the correct sequence is SQPR.

The correct answer is 'RSPQ'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the potential effects of a small increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature. The opening sentence sets the context for the following sentences that describe the possible consequences of this increase.
• Sentence R states that a rise of only a few degrees could melt the polar ice caps and submerge the planet in a short time.
• Sentence S says that rainfall patterns would change, which would have significant consequences for agriculture and other areas that depend on predictable patterns of rainfall.
• Sentence P mentions that some deserts might bloom anyway, implying that there could be both positive and negative effects of the temperature increase.
• Sentence Q suggests that while some areas might become more habitable, others could become uninhabitable. Specifically, it mentions that lands now fertile might turn to deserts and hot climates could become uninhabitable.
• Finally, the passage concludes by stating that even a small increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature could have significant consequences, including the destruction of many coastal cities if the sea level were to rise. Therefore, the correct sequence is RSPQ.

The correct answer is 'QRPS'.

Key Points

• The first sentence introduces the topic of ancient times and the importance of banners and seals for the kings and royal families.
• The next sentence (Q) explains that the royal palace was maintained in a great state.
• Then, (R) describes that the king was an autocrat in theory.
• (P) explains that all the members of the royal family shared in the administration as far as possible.
• (S) describes the opportunities available to influence the king in the formulation of policies.
• Finally, (S6) concludes the passage by stating that high officials commanded respect because of their descent, ability, and character.
• Therefore, the correct sequence is QRPS.

The correct answer is 'RPSQ'.

Key Points

• S1 introduces the topic of the rise of East Asia in the late twentieth century and its potential significance.
• R follows by stating that the balance of the world's economy shifted markedly from the West to the East during this period.
• P provides data to support the shift in economic power from the West to the East.
• S introduces the idea that there is no distinctively East Asian political form, which contrasts with the common assumption that modernization means westernization.
• S6 concludes the passage by stating that industrial capitalism is always accompanied by liberal democracy.
• Therefore, the correct sequence is RPSQ.

The correct sequence is: RSQP

 Key Points

• S1 introduces the topic of the political history of Manipur, while S6 concludes it.
• R talks about the early history of Manipur and the coronation of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba, which sets the foundation for the political history of Manipur.
• S talks about the subsequent rule of kings after Pakhangba.
• Q talks about the Burmese invasion and occupation, which interrupted the independence and sovereignty of Manipur.
• P mentions the period of British rule in Manipur.
• Therefore, the correct sequence is RSPQ.

The correct answer is 'RPSQ'.

Key Points

• Sentence R introduces the reason why irrigation is needed in agriculture - the spatio-temporal variability in rainfall in the country.
• Sentence P provides further information about how some areas in the country are deficient in rainfall and are prone to droughts.
• Sentence S specifies which regions of the country are most affected - North-Western India and Deccan Plateau.
• Finally, sentence Q summarizes that most parts of the country have dry winter and summer seasons, which emphasizes the need for irrigation in agriculture.
• So, the correct sequence is RPSQ.

The correct answer is 'QPRS'.

Key Points

• The sequence QPRS is the most appropriate one based on the context of the passage.
• Sentence Q introduces the empire and should be followed by information about the empire. Sentence P provides information about the extent of the empire, which logically follows sentence Q. Sentence R talks about the destruction and desertion of the city, which can be placed after the information about the empire. Finally, sentence S concludes the passage by stating that although the city fell into ruin, it continued to live on in people's memories.
• So, the correct sequence is: QPRS

The correct sequence should be 2) RSPQ.

Key Points

• S1: During the past two decades, many organizations in both the manufacturing and service sectors have faced dramatic changes in their business environment.
• R: Deregulation and extensive competition from overseas companies in domestic markets have resulted in a situation in which most companies now operate in a highly competitive global market.
• S: At the same time there has been a significant reduction in product life cycles arising from technological innovations and the need to meet increasingly discriminating customer demands.
• P: To succeed in today's highly competitive environment, companies have made customer satisfaction an overriding priority.
• Q: They have also adopted new management approaches and manufacturing companies have changed their manufacturing systems and invested in new technologies.
• S6: These changes have had a significant influence on management accounting systems.

The Correct Answer is: The correct answer is 'RQSP'.

Key Points

• R: In 1843, Mendel began studying even while being a monk at St. Thomas Monastery in Brno.
• This sentence introduces Mendel's early life and the beginning of his academic pursuits.
• It sets the stage for understanding Mendel's background and the environment in which he conducted his studies.
• Q: There he was exposed to the lab facilities and got interested in research and teaching.
• This sentence elaborates on Mendel's time at St. Thomas Monastery.
• It explains how exposure to laboratory facilities sparked Mendel's interest in research and teaching, laying the foundation for his future work in genetics.
• S: His experiments focused on cross-breeding of pea plants and gathering data on the variations of several generations.
• This sentence describes Mendel's scientific endeavors.
• It highlights the core of Mendel's work, which involved conducting experiments on pea plants to understand inheritance patterns and variation.
• P: His pioneering work laid the foundation of the science of genetics and therefore, he is known as the Father of Genetics'.
• This sentence summarizes the significance of Mendel's contributions.
• It acknowledges Mendel's groundbreaking research, which established the fundamental principles of heredity and laid the groundwork for the field of genetics.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'RPQS'.

Key Points

• The logical sequence is as follows:
• Mahatma Gandhi's interest in salt (S1) is followed by the reason why he chose it as a symbol (R).
• Then, it explains what he did on 31^st January 1930 (P).
• This is followed by the idea behind the demands he made (Q).
• Finally, the most important demand of all is highlighted (S), and it concludes with the reason why it was significant (S6).
• Therefore, the correct sequence is RPQS.

The correct answer is 'verbosity'.

Key Points

• The word "Brevity" means that being concise and to the point.
• The opposite of brevity is verbosity, which refers to using more words than necessary or being excessively long-winded.
• So, option 4, verbosity, is the opposite in meaning to the underlined word, brevity.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 (concision, economy, and terseness) are all synonyms of brevity and do not convey the opposite meaning.

The correct answer is 'separate.'

Key Points

• Blend refers to the process of mixing or combining various elements together to form a unified whole. (विभिन्न तत्वों को मिलाना या जोड़ना ताकि एक एकीकृत समूह बने।)
• Synonyms: Combine, mix, fuse, merge.
• Example Sentence: To make the soup, blend the vegetables and broth until smooth.
• Separate means to cause to move or be apart, or to become disunited. (अलग होने या अलग करने का कारण बनना, या असंघटित हो जाना।)
• Synonyms: Divide, part, disjoin, disconnect.
• Example Sentence: You need to separate the egg whites from the yolks for this recipe.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Mingle: Mix or cause to mix together. (मिलाना या मिलाने का कारण बनना।)
• Coalesce: Come together and form one mass or whole. (एक द्रव्यमान या समूह बनाने के लिए एक साथ आना।)
• Amalgamate: Combine or unite to form one organization or structure. (एक संगठन या संरचना बनाने के लिए जोड़ना या एकीकृत करना।)

The correct answer is 'trifling'.

Key Points

• Considerable means large or significant, so the opposite of "considerable" would be something that is small or insignificant.
• Among the given options, "trifling" best represents the opposite meaning of considerable.
• Trifling means of little importance, trivial or insignificant. It refers to something that is of minor or negligible importance or value.
• Therefore, option 2, trifling, is the correct answer.

The correct answer is 'respectful'.

Key Points

• The word "disdainful" is an adjective that describes a feeling of contempt or lack of respect towards someone or something that is considered unworthy, inferior or undesirable.
• Example: His disdainful attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for him to build good working relationships with them.
• In this example, "disdainful" describes the negative attitude of the person towards their colleagues, suggesting that they regard them as inferior or unworthy of respect.
• The opposite of "disdainful" is "respectful", which means showing admiration, deference or esteem towards someone or something.
• Example: The teacher was respectful of all her students, regardless of their background or academic level.
• In this example, "respectful" describes the positive attitude of the teacher towards her students, suggesting that she treats them with esteem and consideration.

The correct answer is Option (2) i.e. 'extravagant'.

Key Points

• The word "frugal" (मितव्ययी) is an adjective that describes someone who is careful about spending money and resources. A frugal person is someone who avoids wasteful spending and instead focuses on being economical and thrifty.
• Example sentence: Despite earning a high salary, Sarah lived a frugal lifestyle, always looking for ways to save money and reduce her expenses.
• The word "extravagant" (फिजूलखर्च) is an adjective that describes someone who spends a lot of money or resources in a way that is unnecessary, excessive, or lacking restraint. An extravagant person is someone who is willing to spend a lot of money to indulge in luxuries and other pleasures.
• Example sentence: John's extravagant spending habits have left him with a lot of debt and financial problems.

Additional Information

• Sparing - Using or giving in moderate amounts; not wasteful. (मितव्ययी)
• Meagre - Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequately small. (अल्प)
• Delicious - Highly pleasant to the taste. (स्वादिष्ट)

The correct answer is 'settled'.

Key Points

• The word "itinerant" refers to someone who travels from place to place, often for work or because they have no permanent home. An itinerant person may move frequently, have no fixed address, and rely on temporary accommodations such as hotels or staying with friends.
• On the other hand, the word "settled" refers to someone who has a permanent residence and does not move around frequently. A settled person usually lives in one place for an extended period and has a fixed address, such as a house or an apartment.
• Therefore, in the given sentence, "He is forced to lead an itinerant life," the word "itinerant" indicates that the person is constantly on the move, without a permanent home or a fixed address. The opposite of this would be someone who has a permanent residence and does not move around frequently, which is described by the word "settled".

The correct answer is 'benevolent'.

Key Points

• The word "malicious" means having or showing a desire to harm or hurt others. Therefore, when we say "his malicious intentions were aborted," it means that the person had a harmful or hurtful intention, but it was stopped or prevented from happening.
• Now, we need to find the option that is opposite in meaning to "malicious." The word "benevolent" means well-meaning and kindly. It describes someone who has good intentions towards others and seeks to do good or help others. Therefore, if we say "his benevolent intentions were successful," it means that the person had good intentions towards others, and they were successfully carried out.
• On the other hand, the options "pernicious," "spiteful," and "vindictive" are all similar in meaning to "malicious" and describe negative qualities. "Pernicious" means causing harm or ruin, "spiteful" means having or showing a desire to hurt or annoy others, and "vindictive" means having or showing a strong desire for revenge. Therefore, these options are not opposite in meaning to "malicious."
• In conclusion, the opposite of "malicious" is "benevolent," as it describes someone with good intentions towards others, seeking to do good or help them.

The correct answer is 'cease'.

Key Points

• The word "perpetuate" means to make something continue or last indefinitely. In the sentence "Comics tend to perpetuate several myths," the word "perpetuate" implies that comics contribute to the continuation or maintenance of several myths.
• The question asks for the option that is opposite in meaning to "perpetuate." The word that best expresses the opposite of "perpetuate" is "cease." "Cease" means to stop doing something, to put an end to something, or to bring something to a conclusion.
• Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option 1) cease. Comics that cease perpetuating several myths would not contribute to their continuation or maintenance.

The correct answer is 'unimpressive'.

Key Points

• The underlined word "redoubtable" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is worthy of respect or admiration due to their impressive qualities or achievements. Therefore, the opposite meaning of "redoubtable" would be "unimpressive", meaning that someone or something does not inspire respect or admiration.
• In the given sentence, "Krishna is a redoubtable person", the word "redoubtable" indicates that Krishna is an impressive and respectable person. Therefore, the option that is opposite in meaning to "redoubtable" is "unimpressive". This means that if we describe Krishna as unimpressive, it would imply that he does not possess any remarkable qualities or achievements that are worthy of respect or admiration.

The correct answer is 'separation'.

Key Points

• "Fusion" generally refers to the act of combining two or more things together to form a single entity. In the context of the sentence provided, "fusion of old and contemporary ideas" suggests that the movie combines traditional and modern ideas to create something new and unique.
• Therefore, the opposite of "fusion" would be "separation", which means to keep things apart or to keep them from being combined.
• The other options - "joining", "bonding", and "blending" - all suggest some level of combination or unification, which is not opposite in meaning to "fusion".