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Question 411

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the option that is similar in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence:

Her constant nagging irritated her husband.

  1. AOption (a)

    aggravated

  2. BOption (b)

    annoyed

  3. COption (c)

    alleviated

  4. DOption (d)

    worsened

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

annoyed

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. annoyed.

Key Points

  • The word "irritated" means to feel annoyed, frustrated, or angered by something or someone. (चिढ़ाना / परेशान करना)
  • Example: The loud music from the neighbor's house irritated me all night.
  • "Annoyed" refers to a similar feeling of slight anger or irritation caused by something unpleasant or repeated. (झुंझलाहट / खीझ)
  • Example: She was annoyed by his constant interruptions during the meeting.
  • Since both "irritated" and "annoyed" share a similar meaning, the correct synonym is "annoyed."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. annoyed.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Aggravated (बढ़ा हुआ / तंग करना): To make a situation worse or to provoke someone further.
  • Example: His rude comments aggravated the already tense situation.
  • Alleviated (कम करना / राहत देना): To reduce or lessen the severity of something, especially pain or discomfort.
  • Example: The medication alleviated her headache within minutes.
  • Worsened (खराब करना): To make something more severe or unpleasant.
  • Example: The delay in treatment worsened his condition.

Question 412

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence:

The government made the announcement, but it was an eyewash for the public.

  1. AOption (a)

    a lotion for the eyes

  2. BOption (b)

    blinding

  3. COption (c)

    rubbish

  4. DOption (d)

    permanent solution

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

rubbish

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Rubbish.

Key Points

  • The word "eyewash" refers to something that is intended to deceive or mislead people, often by giving a false impression of sincerity or truth. (दिखावा)
  • Example: The company’s promises of new benefits were just an eyewash to stop employees from striking.
  • "Rubbish" means something worthless, nonsensical, or false. In this context, it aligns with the meaning of "eyewash," which is used to describe insincere actions. (बकवास)
  • Example: The politician’s speech was full of rubbish that no one believed.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Rubbish.


Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Option 1: A lotion for the eyes (आंखों के लिए लोशन): This refers to a liquid used to clean or soothe the eyes.
  • Example: The doctor prescribed an eyewash to relieve her irritation.
  • Option 2: Blinding (अंधा कर देने वाला): This means something that causes temporary or permanent loss of vision or something dazzlingly bright.
  • Example: The blinding sunlight made it difficult to drive.
  • Option 4: Permanent solution (स्थायी समाधान): This refers to a long-lasting or definitive resolution to a problem.
  • Example: Installing solar panels is a permanent solution to high electricity bills.

Question 413

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The hermit said "It is an auspicious day for new beginnings."

  1. AOption (a)

    propitious

  2. BOption (b)

    fortunate

  3. COption (c)

    ominous

  4. DOption (d)

    opportune

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

ominous

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Ominous.

Key Points

  • The word "auspicious" means something that is conducive to success or favorable. (शुभ)
  • Example: The couple chose an auspicious day for their wedding.
  • "Ominous" refers to something that suggests that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; it is the opposite of auspicious. (अशुभ)
  • Example: The dark clouds on the horizon looked ominous before the storm hit.
  • Hence, the word opposite in meaning to 'auspicious' is 'ominous.'

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Ominous.


Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Propitious (अनुकूल): Indicating a good chance of success or something favorable.
  • Example: The weather was propitious for a long hike in the mountains.
  • Fortunate (भाग्यशाली): Being lucky or having good fortune.
  • Example: She felt fortunate to have such supportive friends in her life.
  • Opportune (सही समय पर): Something that happens at a particularly convenient or appropriate time.
  • Example: His arrival at the meeting was opportune, as they needed his input urgently.

Question 414

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best option that describes the underlined word in its opposite sense in the given sentence:

If you persevere, you will eventually succeed.

  1. AOption (a)

    discontinue

  2. BOption (b)

    fail

  3. COption (c)

    damage

  4. DOption (d)

    unclaim

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

discontinue

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e., Discontinue.

Key Points

  • The word "Persevere" means to continue in a course of action, even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success. (दृढ़ता से प्रयास करना)
  • Example: Despite the challenges, she continued to persevere and completed her education.
  • "Discontinue" refers to stopping something, ceasing to proceed, or ending an action. (बंद करना)
  • Example: The company decided to discontinue the production of that outdated model.
  • Hence, the opposite of "persevere" is "discontinue."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e., Discontinue.


Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Fail (असफल होना): To not succeed in achieving a goal or objective.
  • Example: If you don't prepare well, you might fail the test.
  • Damage (क्षति पहुंचाना): To cause harm or injury to something.
  • Example: The strong winds caused severe damage to the crops.
  • Unclaim (अनधिकृत करना): To give up a claim or to not assert ownership of something.
  • Example: The unclaimed luggage was sent to the lost-and-found department.

Question 415

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best one-word substitute for:

Capable of decaying through the action of living organisms

  1. AOption (a)

    Biodegradable

  2. BOption (b)

    Combustible

  3. COption (c)

    Recycle agents

  4. DOption (d)

    Sustainable

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Biodegradable

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e., Biodegradable.

Key Points

  • The word "Biodegradable" refers to substances that can be broken down into simpler forms by the action of living organisms like bacteria or fungi. (जैव-अपघटनीय)
  • Example: Paper and food waste are biodegradable materials that decompose naturally in the environment.
  • Biodegradable materials are eco-friendly as they do not pollute the environment when they decompose. (पर्यावरण के अनुकूल)
  • Example: Switching to biodegradable packaging helps reduce plastic pollution.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Biodegradable.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Combustible (ज्वलनशील): Refers to substances that can catch fire and burn easily.
  • Example: Wood and gasoline are combustible materials that must be handled carefully.
  • Recycle agents (पुनर्चक्रण एजेंट): Materials or agents that can be processed to create new products instead of being discarded as waste.
  • Example: Plastic bottles can be collected by recycling agents to create new products.
  • Sustainable (सतत): Refers to practices or materials that do not deplete resources and ensure long-term environmental balance.
  • Example: Solar energy is a sustainable source of power for the future.

Question 416

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the correct option to give a one-word substitution for the sentence given.

The art or passion of growing plants and trees.

  1. AOption (a)

    Pisciculture

  2. BOption (b)

    Horticulture

  3. COption (c)

    Cultural identity

  4. DOption (d)

    Sericulture

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Horticulture

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Horticulture.

Key Points

  • The word "Horticulture" refers to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. It involves growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. (बागवानी)
  • Example: She studied horticulture to learn more about growing organic vegetables in her backyard.
  • Horticulture is a branch of agriculture that specifically focuses on the cultivation of plants for food, comfort, and beauty. (बागवानी कृषि की एक शाखा है जो विशेष रूप से भोजन, आराम और सुंदरता के लिए पौधों की खेती पर ध्यान केंद्रित करती है।)
  • Example: The university offers a degree in horticulture, which includes topics like soil science and landscape design.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Horticulture.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Pisciculture (मछली पालन): The breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish in controlled environments such as ponds or tanks.
  • Example: The village economy thrives on pisciculture as it provides a steady income for many families.
  • Cultural Identity (सांस्कृतिक पहचान): A sense of belonging to a specific culture or group based on shared traditions, language, and history.
  • Example: Preserving cultural identity is essential for maintaining the unique heritage of a community.
  • Sericulture (रेशम उत्पादन): The production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose.
  • Example: India is one of the largest producers of silk due to its extensive sericulture industry.

Question 417

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the one word substitute for the below sentence.

Tom asked his friend, a person who does not believe in God called?

  1. AOption (a)

    Agnostic

  2. BOption (b)

    Atheist

  3. COption (c)

    Theist

  4. DOption (d)

    Deist

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Atheist

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Atheist.

Key Points

  • The word "Atheist" refers to a person who does not believe in the existence of God or any supreme being. (ईश्वर में विश्वास न करने वाला व्यक्ति)
  • Example: Being an atheist, Tom does not participate in any religious rituals.
  • This word is different from those who are unsure about God's existence or follow a specific belief system.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Atheist.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Agnostic (अज्ञेयवादी): A person who believes that it is impossible to know whether God exists or not.
  • Example: Sarah identifies as an agnostic because she feels the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven.
  • Theist (ईश्वरवादी): A person who believes in the existence of God or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
  • Example: John is a theist and often visits the temple to pray.
  • Deist (देवादी): A person who believes in the existence of a supreme being or creator who does not interfere in the universe.
  • Example: The philosopher is a deist and believes that God created the world but does not interfere in its functioning.

Question 418

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

The sentence below has errors in two parts which are highlighted in bold. Identify the same.

He claimed it was not clear through (A) when the workers would be sent back (B), as he were waiting (C) for the government to arrange for transport (D).

  1. AOption (a)

    BA

  2. BOption (b)

    CA

  3. COption (c)

    AD

  4. DOption (d)

    BD

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

CA

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2 (CA).

 

Key Points

  • Part A: The phrase "not clear through" is incorrect. The correct usage is "not clear when."
  • Part C: The phrase "as he were waiting" is incorrect. The singular subject "he" requires "was," not "were."
  • Parts B and D are grammatically correct and require no changes.
  • Thus, the errors are located in parts A and C.

Therefore, the correct answer is CA.

 

Correct Sentence: "He claimed it was not clear when the workers would be sent back, as he was waiting for the government to arrange for transport."

 

Additional Information

  • B: "when the workers would be sent back" – This part is grammatically correct.
  • D: "for the government to arrange for transport" – This part is also correct and requires no modification.
  • No error – This option would be valid if the sentence had no mistakes, but errors exist in parts A and C.

Question 419

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Both Amla and Kavita _____ hard for their Bank PO exams scheduled next month.

  1. AOption (a)

    study

  2. BOption (b)

    have been studying

  3. COption (c)

    has been studying

  4. DOption (d)

    is studying

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

have been studying

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'have been studying'.

 

Key Points

  • The verb phrase "have been studying" is in the present perfect continuous tense.
  • This tense is used to describe actions that started in the past and are still continuing or have recently stopped.
  • In this sentence, the phrase "scheduled next month" implies the action of studying is ongoing, making the present perfect continuous tense appropriate.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: "Both Amla and Kavita have been studying hard for their Bank PO exams scheduled next month."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "study" is incorrect because it is in the present simple tense, which does not indicate an ongoing action.
  • Option 3: "has been studying" is incorrect because the subject "Both Amla and Kavita" is plural, requiring "have" instead of "has."
  • Option 4: "is studying" is incorrect because it is in the present continuous tense, which does not indicate the duration of the action.

Question 420

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the sentence with the wrong homonym.

  1. AOption (a)

    Please check the brake before driving.

  2. BOption (b)

    She gave me a peace of cake.

  3. COption (c)

    They all want peace in the world.

  4. DOption (d)

    The vase is a beautiful piece of art.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

She gave me a peace of cake.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. She gave me a peace of cake.

Key Points

  • The word "peace" means a state of tranquility or harmony, free from disturbance or conflict. (शांति)
  • Example: The world leaders discussed how to maintain peace in the region.
  • In the given sentence, the word "peace" is incorrectly used. The correct word should be "piece".
  • The word "piece" refers to a portion or part of something, such as a fragment or slice. (टुकड़ा)
  • Example: She gave me a piece of her birthday cake.

Correct sentence: She gave me a piece of cake.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Option 1: "Please check the brake before driving."
  • The word "brake" (ब्रेक) refers to a device used to slow down or stop a vehicle.
  • Example: The mechanic repaired the car's brake system.

This sentence is correct.

  • Option 3: "They all want peace in the world."
  • The word "peace" (शांति) is correctly used here to indicate harmony or the absence of conflict.
  • Example: The treaty was signed to bring peace between the two countries.

This sentence is correct.

  • Option 4: "The vase is a beautiful piece of art."
  • The word "piece" (टुकड़ा) is correctly used here to refer to a specific part or item.
  • Example: This sculpture is a stunning piece of modern art.

This sentence is correct.