English Comprehension PYQs

Q1. Column-I
(A) Carbon nanoflorets made by IIT Bombay researchers can
(B) Aga Khan Foundation has given women in the Bihar district a
(C) The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is India’s ambitious quest to explore
Column-II
(D) convert incident sunlight to heat with 87% efficiency.
(E) will require technologies to access the valuable minerals from the ocean-bed
(F) new source of income with state-of-the-art agricultural technology.

Q2. Column-I
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of the National Museum in
(B) The feeling a person develops by practising devotion is unique
(C) Scientists believe that underwater mountains formed
Column-II
(D) through volcanic activity are potentially rich in cobalt.
(E) Sobha Singh who built many of Lutyens’ buildings before independence.
(F) a job we most cherish, and bhakti is an excellent activity.

Q3. The primitive mirror (A) society was built to virtual (B) the carefree state of lived (C) that people once nature (D) in.

Q4. There are some careers (A) where you can’t afford (B) to make even the most disastrous (C) mistake without infinitesimal (D) consequences.

Q5. The spinster (A) carefully loosened her thread (B) from the spin (C) and began to spool (D) it into a masterpiece.

Q6. After having (A) the stress seemed (B) on a president, witnessing (C) access to a personal chef placed (D) to be the best perk of the job.

Directions (7-7): A word has been given in the question and has been used in the sentences given below. Identify the statements where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner. If the word has been used incorrectly in all the statements, mark option “None of these”, as your answer.
Q7. State
(I) The witness was asked to state the events leading up to the murder-incident to provide a clear account of what happened.

(II) The teacher asked the student to state the answer to the math problem on the board
(III) The musician attempted to state his guitar to create a melodious tune, but the instrument needed tuning badly.

Q8. The ______________ of the business deal made the investor suspicious, so he asked for a more specific outline of the plan.

Q9. The English won several fortified battles, but in the end, the Americans were able to win the _____________.

Q10. _______________ to her superstitions, the mumpsimus irrationally avoided black cats.

Q11. Because the critics called the play a ______________ failure, few people purchased tickets for the stage production.

Q12. The company's goals are (A)/ to expand its market share, (B)/ increase profitability, and (C)/ enhancing customer satisfaction. (D)

Q13. Despite the team's efforts (A)/ to find flaws, they couldn't identify (B)/ no flaws in the project,
(C)/ making it a remarkable success. (D)

Q14. Sarah is considered one of (A)/ the top researcher in the field (B)/ of neuroscience due to (C)/ her groundbreaking discoveries. (D)

Q15. The speaker delivered her (A)/ presentation so confident that the (B)/ entire audience was captivated by her words, (C)/ nodding in agreement and appreciation. (D)

Q16. The company is proud of their (A)/ employees, and it (B)/ appreciates the support (C)/ from its dedicated staff. (D)

Directions (17-21): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections,
shaping public opinion and driving societal change.
(B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience.
(C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues.
(D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives.
(E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint.
(F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age.

Q17. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

Directions (17-21): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections,
shaping public opinion and driving societal change.
(B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience.
(C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues.
(D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives.
(E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint.
(F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age.

Q18. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Directions (17-21): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections,
shaping public opinion and driving societal change.
(B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience.
(C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues.
(D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives.
(E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint.
(F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age.

Q19. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Directions (17-21): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections,
shaping public opinion and driving societal change.
(B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience.
(C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues.
(D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives.
(E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint.
(F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age.

Q20. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?