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DMRC CRA Paper II Previous Paper 3 (Held On: 18 Feb 2020 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General English (60 questions)

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

While the idea of race implies something ﬁxed and biological, ‘ethnicity’ is a concept that is purely social in meaning. Ethnicity refers to the cultural practices and outlooks of a given community of people that set them apart from others. Members of ethnic groups see themselves as culturally distinct from other groups in a society, and are seen by those other groups to be so in return. Different characteristics may serve to distinguish ethnic groups from one another, but the most usual are language, history or ancestry (real or imagined), religion and styles of dress or adornment. Ethnic differences are wholly learned, a point that seems self-evident until we remember how often some groups have been regarded as ‘born to rule’ or ‘shiftless’, ‘unintelligent’ and so forth. In fact, there is nothing innate about ethnicity; it is a purely social phenomenon that is produced and reproduced over time. Through socialization, young people assimilate the lifestyles, norms and beliefs of their communities.

For many people ethnicity is central to individual and group identity. It can provide an important thread of continuity with the past and is often kept alive through the practice of cultural traditions. Every year the excitement and virtuoso displays of Carnival evoke the Caribbean on the streets of Notting Hill, in London. As another example, third-generation Americans of Irish descent may proudly identify themselves as Irish-American, despite having lived their entire lives in the United States.

Sociologists often favour the term ‘ethnicity’ because it is a concept that is completely social in meaning. However, references to ethnicity and ethnic differences can be problematic, especially if they suggest contrast with a ‘non-ethnic’ norm. In Britain, for example, ethnicity is commonly used to refer to cultural practices and traditions that differ from ‘indigenous’ British practices. The broad term ‘ethnic’ is applied to realms as diverse as cuisine, clothing, music and neighbourhoods to designate practices that are ‘non-British’. Using ethnic labels in this collective manner risks producing divisions between ‘us’ and ‘them’, where certain parts of the population are seen as ‘ethnic’ and others are not. In fact, ethnicity is an attribute possessed by all members of a population, not merely certain segments of it. Yet, as we shall see, in practice ethnicity is most often associated with the minority groups within a population.

As per the passage, the tone of the author can be understood to be:

((a))
Confused
((b))
Earnest
((c))
Candid
((d))
Enthusiastic

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Answer: ((a))

Confused

Ethnic groups are formed based on all except:

((a))
Racial factors.
((b))
Biological factors.
((c))
Mythical and mythological factors.
((d))
Social and cultural factors.

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Answer: ((a))

Racial factors.

Which of the following does not help in distinguishing one ethnic group from another?

((a))
Language
((b))
Talent
((c))
Religion
((d))
Lifestyle

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Answer: ((a))

Language

From the passage we can learn that a carnival is celebrated every year on the streets of Notting HIll remind us of the:

((a))
Caribbean
((b))
British
((c))
Americans
((d))
Irish

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Answer: ((a))

Caribbean

According to the passage, in practice, ethnicity is most often associated with:

((a))
The indigenous population of a country.
((b))
The minority groups within a population.
((c))
All members of a population.
((d))
The dominant class in a society

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Answer: ((a))

The indigenous population of a country.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice?

It interests me.

((a))
I will be interested in it.
((b))
I have been interested in it.
((c))
I am interested in it.
((d))
I was interested in it.

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Answer: ((a))

I will be interested in it.

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Abominable

((a))
Disgusting
((b))
Rudiment
((c))
Honourable
((d))
Capitulate

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Answer: ((a))

Disgusting

Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.

My brother is deﬁcient _____ people skills.

((a))
from
((b))
in
((c))
with
((d))
About

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Answer: ((a))

from

Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.

The soil of Poona is favorable _____ roses.

((a))
to
((b))
by
((c))
towards
((d))
with

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Answer: ((a))

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

I have quit my job, selling my house and left the town for good.

((a))
and left the town for good
((b))
No error
((c))
I have quit my job
((d))
selling my house

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Answer: ((a))

and left the town for good

In these questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Can we rely on him?

((a))
Can we be relied by him?
((b))
Can he be relied by us?
((c))
Can we be relied on by him?
((d))
Can he be relied on by us?

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Answer: ((a))

Can we be relied by him?

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Sail through (something)

((a))
being successful in doing something without diﬃculty
((b))
works very well or has the desired effect
((c))
tried to cause an accident
((d))
hesitating between two options

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Answer: ((a))

being successful in doing something without diﬃculty

Fill in the blank with the suitable option.

Divergent groups may have later crossed paths and competed __________ food and territory.

((a))
Within
((b))
On
((c))
For
((d))
In

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Answer: ((a))

Within

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

To learn good English and speaking effectively are my goals.

((a))
To learn good English
((b))
and speaking effectively
((c))
are my goals.
((d))
No error

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Answer: ((a))

To learn good English

The principal kept the staff members waiting.

((a))
The staff members are kept waiting for the principal.
((b))
The staff members were waiting for the principal.
((c))
The staff members were kept waiting by the principal.
((d))
The staff members were being kept waiting by the principal.

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Answer: ((a))

The staff members are kept waiting for the principal.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Tricks of the trade

((a))
very small in quantity
((b))
to be offered warm hospitality
((c))
to enjoy a musical program
((d))
Clever or expert way of doing something.

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Answer: ((a))

very small in quantity

Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank.

You ____ have given him some reassurance. It was your duty.

((a))
Should
((b))
about
((c))
In
((d))
From

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Answer: ((a))

Should

In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

He said, “Long may you live.”

((a))
He wished that his / my life might be longer.
((b))
He declared that my life is longer.
((c))
He prayed that my life might be long.
((d))
He prayed that my life may be longer.

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Answer: ((a))

He wished that his / my life might be longer.

Identify the type of error given in the following sentence and mark the correct option.

He is equally as good as his wife.

((a))
Redundant Structures
((b))
Unidiomatic Expression
((c))
None of these
((d))
Faulty Comparison

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Answer: ((a))

Redundant Structures

Fill in the blank with the suitable option.

By next month, the compass needle __________ point directly to true north at Greenwich in London, before slowly turning eastwards.

((a))
May be
((b))
Will
((c))
Could be
((d))
Would be

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Answer: ((a))

May be

Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option.

He drives carefully.

((a))
Degree
((b))
Manner
((c))
Aﬃrmation
((d))
Reason

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Answer: ((a))

Degree

Do not insult the poor.

((a))
Let us not insulted the poor.
((b))
Let the poor not be insulted.
((c))
Let the poor to be not insulted.
((d))
Let the poor not to insult.

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Answer: ((a))

Let us not insulted the poor.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Keep (one’s) ﬁngers on the pulse

((a))
helped in the execution of the plan
((b))
to give offence to them
((c))
unaware of the execution of the plan
((d))
being constantly aware of the most recent developments

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Answer: ((a))

helped in the execution of the plan

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He asked me, “Have you ﬁnished your work”?

((a))
He asked me that I had ﬁnished my work.
((b))
He asked me whether I had ﬁnished my work.
((c))
He asked me whether had I ﬁnish my work.
((d))
He asked me whether had I ﬁnished my work.

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Answer: ((a))

He asked me that I had ﬁnished my work.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

REWARD

((a))
Punish
((b))
Honor
((c))
Beneﬁt
((d))
Prize

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Answer: ((a))

Punish

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

The election is more a battle of interests rather than a debate about a future vision of society.

((a))
a debate about
((b))
The election is more battle
((c))
a future vision of society.
((d))
of interests rather than

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Answer: ((a))

a debate about

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Stick to (one’s) colors

((a))
opposite in views
((b))
paint nicely
((c))
refuse to yield
((d))
admit defeat

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Answer: ((a))

opposite in views

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

The most severe consequence of these poorly design pits is the potential contamination of groundwater.

((a))
pit is the potential
((b))
of these poorly design
((c))
contamination of ground water.
((d))
The most severe consequence

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Answer: ((a))

pit is the potential

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

She said, “I cooked vegetables and he fried rice”.

((a))
She said that she cooked vegetables and he fried rice.
((b))
She said that she had cooked vegetables and he had fried rice.
((c))
She told me that I cooked vegetables and he fried rice.
((d))
She said that she has cooked vegetables and he has fried rice.

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Answer: ((a))

She said that she cooked vegetables and he fried rice.

Identify the type of error given in the following sentence and mark the correct option.

The ocean is too cold for people to go swimming.

((a))
Faulty Comparison
((b))
Unidiomatic Expression
((c))
Redundant Structures
((d))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Faulty Comparison

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said, “Netaji was born in Kolkata”.

((a))
He said that Netaji has born in Kolkata.
((b))
He said that Netaji had born in Kolkata.
((c))
He said that Netaji was born in Kolkata.
((d))
He said that Netaji has been born in Kolkata.

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Answer: ((a))

He said that Netaji has born in Kolkata.

Identify the type of error given in the following sentence and mark the correct option.

Their friendship was a pebble in the world’s eye.

((a))
Faulty Comparison
((b))
Unidiomatic Expression
((c))
Redundant Structures
((d))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Faulty Comparison

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Complex

((a))
Simple
((b))
Basic
((c))
Compound
((d))
Pure

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Answer: ((a))

Simple

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.

The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.

((a))
Noteworthy
((b))
Unimportant
((c))
Important
((d))
Signiﬁcant

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Answer: ((a))

Noteworthy

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.

The sun set before we reached the village.

((a))
would have set
((b))
no improvement
((c))
had set
((d))
would set

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Answer: ((a))

would have set

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

The addition of coconut milk is a healthy alternative to corn ﬂour or any other thickening agent, as it’s also lactose-free for those who are troubled by milk.

((a))
The addition of coconut milk is a healthy
((b))
alternative to corn ﬂour or any other thickening agent,
((c))
as it’s also lactose-free for those who are troubled by milk.
((d))
No error

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Answer: ((a))

The addition of coconut milk is a healthy

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

She met her friend after a long time but her friend never recognized her.

((a))
She met her friend
((b))
after a long time but her friend
((c))
No error
((d))
never recognized her

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Answer: ((a))

She met her friend

In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A mass of ice moving slowly down a mountain valley

((a))
iceberg
((b))
stalactite
((c))
glacier
((d))
icicle

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Answer: ((a))

iceberg

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Belligerent

((a))
Reminiscent
((b))
Corrigible
((c))
Contentious
((d))
Friendly

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Answer: ((a))

Reminiscent

Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.

I would involve myself with no more important a venture than ______ .

((a))
this
((b))
like
((c))
in
((d))
with

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Answer: ((a))

this

Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank.

He ____ not oppose me.

((a))
couldn't
((b))
should
((c))
mustn't
((d))
wouldn't

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Answer: ((a))

couldn't

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives.

OBLIGATORY

((a))
Conﬁrmed
((b))
Optional
((c))
Luxurious
((d))
Habitual

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Answer: ((a))

Conﬁrmed

Fill in the blank with a suitable option.

Having multiple candidates ancestral species at the right time and place makes it more challenging to determine which gave rise _________ Homo.

((a))
Among
((b))
To
((c))
In
((d))
For

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Answer: ((a))

Among

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the Word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

The candidate won the vote after giving several boisterous speeches on television.

((a))
Silent
((b))
Quiet
((c))
Noiseless
((d))
Loud

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Answer: ((a))

Silent

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said to me, “Will you help me in my work just now?”

((a))
He told me whether I will help him in his work just then.
((b))
He asked me if I would help him in his work just then.
((c))
He asked me that will I help him in his work just then.
((d))
He questioned to me that will you help me in my work just then.

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Answer: ((a))

He told me whether I will help him in his work just then.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives.

AMELIORATE

((a))
Hasten
((b))
Expedite
((c))
Lessen
((d))
Worsen

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Answer: ((a))

Hasten

Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option.

She always arrives early.

((a))
Time
((b))
Manner
((c))
Degree
((d))
Frequency

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Answer: ((a))

Time

Select the correct pair of homophones to ﬁll in the blanks.

He was criticized for his ________ handling of the situation. The title given to the project is _________.

((a))
inapt ; inapt
((b))
inapt ; inept
((c))
inept ; inapt
((d))
inept ; inept

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Answer: ((a))

inapt ; inapt

Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option.

They go everywhere together.

((a))
Place
((b))
Time
((c))
Interrogation
((d))
Degree

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Answer: ((a))

Place

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

EXPENSIVE

((a))
Precious
((b))
Provident
((c))
Economical
((d))
Cheap

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Answer: ((a))

Precious

The boy laughed at the lame man.

((a))
The boy laughed seeing the lame man.
((b))
The boy laughed when he saw the lame man.
((c))
The lame man was laughed by the boy.
((d))
The lame man was laughed at by the boy.

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Answer: ((a))

The boy laughed seeing the lame man.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A person who abstains from alcoholic drinks.

((a))
Gay
((b))
Bilingual
((c))
Teetotaller
((d))
Optimist

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Answer: ((a))

Gay

Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.

The guests were treated _____ honor and hospitality.

((a))
with
((b))
into
((c))
between
((d))
by

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Answer: ((a))

with

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

Probably one of the most ironic of these stories come from R. B Sreekumar, the police oﬃcer who took a courageous stand against the regime.

((a))
Probably one of the most ironic
((b))
of these stories
((c))
come from R. B Sreekumar, the police oﬃcer who
((d))
took a courageous stand against the regime.

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Answer: ((a))

Probably one of the most ironic

Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option.

Indeed, she is crazy.

((a))
Negation
((b))
Aﬃrmation
((c))
Manner
((d))
Degree

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Answer: ((a))

Negation

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.

Quitting smoking was a personal triumph for her.

((a))
Defeat
((b))
Success
((c))
Rule
((d))
Winning

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Answer: ((a))

Defeat

Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.

A camel is distinguished _____ its hump.

((a))
from
((b))
on
((c))
for
((d))
by

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Answer: ((a))

from

In the statement below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Out of the four options, choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase.

Don’t touch that door as it has just been painted.

((a))
had just been painted
((b))
have been just painted
((c))
no improvement
((d))
is just painted

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Answer: ((a))

had just been painted

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

In India, only the largest and the most established ﬁrms tend to list themselves at the public markets.

((a))
largest and the most established
((b))
at the public markets.
((c))
In India, only the
((d))
ﬁrms tend to list themselves

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Answer: ((a))

largest and the most established

Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option.

It is not hot

((a))
Aﬃrmation
((b))
Negation
((c))
Reason
((d))
Interrogation

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Answer: ((a))

Aﬃrmation

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