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Question 511

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose a word which is not similar in meaning to the word in bold.

The satellite market is also both competitive and turbulent.

  1. AOption (a)

    Anarchic

  2. BOption (b)

    Volatile

  3. COption (c)

    Settled

  4. DOption (d)

    Blustery

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Settled

Why this answer is correct

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

Key Points

  • The word "turbulent" refers to something characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; it is not calm or stable. (अशांत / उथल-पुथल)
  • Example: The airplane experienced a turbulent flight due to severe weather conditions.
  • "Settled" refers to something that is stable, calm, or resolved, which is the opposite of turbulent. (स्थिर / सुलझा हुआ)
  • Example: After years of traveling, she finally found a settled life in a quiet town.
  • Hence, the word "settled" is not similar in meaning to "turbulent," making it the correct answer.

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

Additional Information

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

  • Anarchic (अराजक): Refers to a state of disorder due to the absence of authority or control.
  • Example: The country fell into an anarchic state after the government collapsed.
  • Volatile (अस्थिर): Refers to something that is likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
  • Example: The stock market can be highly volatile, with prices fluctuating daily.
  • Blustery (तेज़ हवा / तूफ़ानी): Refers to weather characterized by strong winds or something noisy and boastful.
  • Example: We canceled the picnic because of the blustery weather.

Question: Choose a word which is not similar in meaning to the word in bold.

The satellite market is also both competitive and turbulent.

Options: 1) Anarchic, 2) Volatile, 3) Settled, 4) Blustery

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

Question 512

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose a word similar in meaning to the underlined word.

The woman looked wan and fragile.

  1. AOption (a)

    flushed

  2. BOption (b)

    pallid

  3. COption (c)

    agile

  4. DOption (d)

    blooming

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

pallid

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: 2) Pallid.

Key Points

  • The word "wan" refers to someone who appears pale and weak, often due to illness, stress, or exhaustion. (पीला और कमजोर दिखना)
  • Example: She looked wan after working late into the night for several days.
  • "Pallid" means pale, especially due to poor health. It is a synonym of "wan." (फीका या पीला)
  • Example: His pallid complexion suggested he had not been outdoors for days.
  • Hence, the correct word that matches the meaning of "wan" is "pallid."

Therefore, the correct answer is: 2) Pallid.

Additional Information

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

  • Flushed (लाल चेहरा): Having a red or rosy complexion, often due to excitement, heat, or physical exertion.
  • Example: She was flushed with embarrassment when everyone started clapping for her.
  • Agile (चुस्त): Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.
  • Example: The gymnast's agile movements impressed everyone at the competition.
  • Blooming (फूल जैसा खिला हुआ): Radiant, healthy, and full of energy.
  • Example: She was blooming with happiness on her wedding day.

Question 513

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Which word is most dissimilar in meaning to the given word?

pristine: ____

  1. AOption (a)

    primal

  2. BOption (b)

    sullied

  3. COption (c)

    spacious

  4. DOption (d)

    precious

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

sullied

Why this answer is correct

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

Key Points

  • The word "pristine" means something that is in its original, clean, and unspoiled condition. It refers to something pure and untouched by external factors. (मूल और स्वच्छ)
  • Example: The pristine beaches of the island are a major tourist attraction.
  • The word "sullied" is the opposite of pristine. It refers to something that has been tarnished, dirtied, or made impure. (गंदा या दूषित)
  • Example: The politician’s reputation was sullied by the scandal.
  • Since "sullied" is most dissimilar in meaning to "pristine," it is the correct answer.

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

Additional Information

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

  • Primal (मूलभूत): Refers to something basic, fundamental, or related to an early stage of development.
  • Example: Hunger and thirst are primal human needs.
  • Spacious (विशाल): Refers to something having a lot of space or room.
  • Example: The new house is very spacious and perfect for a large family.
  • Precious (बहुमूल्य): Refers to something of great value or importance.
  • Example: The necklace she wore was made of precious stones.

Question 514

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

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

No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his property.

  1. AOption (a)

    Indiscriminately

  2. BOption (b)

    whimsically

  3. COption (c)

    sporadically

  4. DOption (d)

    meticulously

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

meticulously

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Meticulously.

Key Points

  • The word "arbitrarily" means done without reason, logic, or system; something that is random or based on personal whim rather than any rule or law. (मनमाने ढंग से)
  • Example: The teacher arbitrarily assigned seats to the students without considering their preferences.
  • "Meticulously" refers to paying great attention to detail and being very careful and precise in actions. (सावधानीपूर्वक)
  • Example: The architect meticulously reviewed every detail of the blueprint before approving it.
  • Since "meticulously" reflects care and precision, it is the opposite of "arbitrarily," which implies randomness or lack of care.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Meticulously.


Additional Information

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

  • Indiscriminately (अंधाधुंध): Without careful thought or selection; randomly or carelessly.
  • Example: The soldiers fired indiscriminately at the enemy's position.
  • Whimsically (सनकी ढंग से): Acting or behaving in a capricious or fanciful manner.
  • Example: She decorated her room whimsically, with mismatched furniture and quirky art.
  • Sporadically (छिटपुट रूप से): Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
  • Example: Power outages occurred sporadically throughout the night due to the storm.

Question 515

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best one-word substitute for:

A long journey, especially by ship

  1. AOption (a)

    Tour

  2. BOption (b)

    Excursion

  3. COption (c)

    Cruise

  4. DOption (d)

    Voyage

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Voyage

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Voyage.

Key Points

  • The word "Voyage" refers to a long journey, typically taken by sea or in space. (लंबी यात्रा, विशेष रूप से समुद्र या अंतरिक्ष के माध्यम से)
  • Example: The explorers embarked on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The context of the question indicates that the journey being referred to is long and primarily associated with ships, making "Voyage" the most appropriate word.

Correct sentence: A long journey, especially by ship, is called a Voyage. (लंबी यात्रा, विशेष रूप से जहाज के द्वारा, को Voyage कहा जाता है।)

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Voyage.

Additional Information

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

  • Tour (यात्रा): A journey for pleasure in which you visit several places.
  • Example: We went on a tour of Europe last summer.
  • Excursion (सैर): A short journey or trip, especially one made for leisure.
  • Example: The school organized an excursion to the nearby museum.
  • Cruise (समुद्री यात्रा): A voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure or as a vacation.
  • Example: They booked a luxury cruise through the Caribbean Islands.

Question 516

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

What is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"?

  1. AOption (a)

    One who is an expert on the holy bible

  2. BOption (b)

    One who collects ancient coins and artifacts

  3. COption (c)

    One who studies the history of Christianity

  4. DOption (d)

    One who likes to collect and read books

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

One who likes to collect and read books

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. One who likes to collect and read books.

Key Points

  • The word "bibliophile" refers to a person who has a great love for books and enjoys collecting and reading them. (पुस्तकों का प्रेमी)
  • Example: She is a true bibliophile and spends hours in libraries and bookstores.
  • It is derived from the Greek words "biblion" meaning "book" and "philos" meaning "loving."

Therefore, the correct answer is: One who likes to collect and read books.

Additional Information

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

  • Option 1: One who is an expert on the holy bible (पवित्र बाइबिल का विशेषज्ञ)
  • Explanation: This refers to someone who has studied the Bible in great depth and is considered knowledgeable about it.
  • Example: The theologian was an expert on the holy bible and its interpretations.
  • Option 2: One who collects ancient coins and artifacts (प्राचीन सिक्के और कलाकृतियां एकत्र करने वाला)
  • Explanation: This describes a numismatist or an antiquarian, not a bibliophile.
  • Example: He spent his entire life collecting ancient coins and artifacts from different civilizations.
  • Option 3: One who studies the history of Christianity (ईसाई धर्म के इतिहास का अध्ययन करने वाला)
  • Explanation: This refers to a historian or scholar specializing in Christian history, not a bibliophile.
  • Example: The professor dedicated his career to studying the history of Christianity.

Question 517

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best option to fill in the blank below.

Both Amia and Kavitha _____ 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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

have been studying

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '2' i.e. 'have been studying'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence refers to an ongoing action that started in the past and is continuing into the present.
  • The present perfect continuous tense (have been studying) is used to describe such actions.
  • Option 1: "study" is incorrect as it refers to a simple present tense, which does not fit the context.
  • Option 3: "has been studying" is incorrect because the plural subject "Amia and Kavitha" requires the auxiliary verb "have" instead of "has".
  • Option 4: "is studying" is incorrect as it indicates a present continuous action, not one that started in the past and is still ongoing.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

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

 

Additional Information

  • Present Perfect Continuous Tense:
  • Structure: Subject + have/has been + verb(-ing) + object.
  • Example: "They have been working on the project for two weeks."
  • Usage: Describes an action that began in the past and continues into the present.
  • Present Continuous Tense:
  • Structure: Subject + is/am/are + verb(-ing) + object.
  • Example: "She is studying for her exams now."
  • Usage: Describes an action happening right now or in the near future.

Question 518

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

She couldn't _____ the noise coming from the construction site.

  1. AOption (a)

    beer

  2. BOption (b)

    bare

  3. COption (c)

    bear

  4. DOption (d)

    bair

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

bear

Why this answer is correct

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

Key Points

  • The word "bear" means to endure or tolerate something, especially something difficult or unpleasant. (सहन करना)
  • Example: She couldn't bear the pain of losing her loved one.
  • In the given sentence, the word "bear" is the correct choice as it refers to the ability to tolerate or endure the noise coming from the construction site. (सहन करना)
  • Example: She couldn't bear the loud music coming from the neighbor's house.

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

Additional Information

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

  • Beer (बीयर): An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
  • Example: He ordered a glass of beer at the pub.
  • Bare (नंगा): Not clothed or covered; without any extra detail or decoration.
  • Example: He walked on the bare floor without any shoes.
  • Bair: This is not an English word and does not hold any meaning in the context of the sentence.

Question 519

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of homonyms:

The ____ was too strong to _____ the boat.

  1. AOption (a)

    current, curry

  2. BOption (b)

    current, carry

  3. COption (c)

    currant, carry

  4. DOption (d)

    currant, curry

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

current, carry

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. current, carry.

Key Points

  • The word "current" refers to the flow of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction. (धारा/प्रवाह)
  • Example: The river's current was too strong for the swimmers.
  • The word "carry" means to hold something and take it from one place to another. (ले जाना)
  • Example: The workers had to carry the heavy boxes into the warehouse.
  • In the given sentence, the context is about the strength of a "current" (flow of water) that is strong enough to "carry" (move) the boat. Hence, the correct pair is "current, carry".

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

Additional Information

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

  • Option 1: current, curry
  • "Curry" (करी): Refers to a dish made with spices, vegetables, or meat. (Example: She made a delicious chicken curry for dinner.)
  • This option is incorrect as "curry" does not fit the context of the sentence.
  • Option 3: currant, carry
  • "Currant" (किशमिश): Refers to a small dried fruit, similar to raisins. (Example: I added currants to the cake batter for extra sweetness.)
  • This option is incorrect as "currant" does not fit the context of the sentence.
  • Option 4: currant, curry
  • This option is incorrect as neither "currant" nor "curry" fits the context of the sentence.

Question 520

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution."

He placed the keys in the kitchen counter.

  1. AOption (a)

    in the kitchen counter

  2. BOption (b)

    into the kitchen counter

  3. COption (c)

    on the kitchen counter

  4. DOption (d)

    No substitution

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

on the kitchen counter

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '3' i.e. on the kitchen counter.

 

Key Points

  • The preposition "on" is used when referring to a surface.
  • In the given sentence, the keys are placed on the surface of the kitchen counter, so "on" is the correct preposition to use.
  • Options 1 and 2 are incorrect because "in" and "into" imply being inside something, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
  • Option 4 (No substitution) is incorrect because the original phrase is grammatically incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "He placed the keys on the kitchen counter."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "in the kitchen counter" is incorrect because "in" implies being enclosed or inside something, which is not applicable here.
  • Option 2: "into the kitchen counter" is incorrect because "into" implies movement from outside to inside, which is not contextually correct for placing something on a surface.
  • Option 4: No substitution is incorrect because the original phrase is grammatically incorrect.