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Question 711

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose a word similar in meaning to the underlined word.

Some plants are easy to propagate from leaf cuttings.

  1. AOption (a)

    Spread

  2. BOption (b)

    Dwindle

  3. COption (c)

    Conceal

  4. DOption (d)

    Modulate

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Spread

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: 1) Spread.

Key Points

  • The word "propagate" means to spread or multiply something, especially plants or ideas, from one place to another. (फैलाना)
  • Example: The organization works to propagate awareness about climate change.
  • The word "spread" refers to extending, distributing, or increasing the range of something. (फैलाना)
  • Example: The news of their engagement spread quickly among friends and family.
  • Since "propagate" and "spread" share a similar meaning, "spread" is the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 1) Spread.

Additional Information

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

  • Dwindle (सिकुड़ना): To diminish or reduce in size, amount, or strength over time.
  • Example: The resources of the small town started to dwindle as the drought continued.
  • Conceal (छिपाना): To hide or keep something secret.
  • Example: She tried to conceal her disappointment when she didn’t win the competition.
  • Modulate (सुर बदलना): To adjust or control the degree, tone, or volume of something.
  • Example: The speaker modulated his voice to emphasize key points during the presentation.

Question 712

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the correct word from the options given showing a synonym of the word below:

incessant

  1. AOption (a)

    troublesome

  2. BOption (b)

    mind-blowing

  3. COption (c)

    ceaseless

  4. DOption (d)

    murky

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

ceaseless

Why this answer is correct

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

Key Points

  • The word "incessant" means something that continues without any pause or interruption. (अविरत/निरंतर)
  • Example: The incessant rain caused severe flooding in the city.
  • The synonym of "incessant" is "ceaseless", which also refers to something that does not stop or end. (अविराम/निरंतर)
  • Example: Her ceaseless efforts to improve her skills eventually paid off.
  • Hence, the word "ceaseless" is the correct synonym for "incessant".

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

Additional Information

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

  • Troublesome (परेशान करने वाला): Something that causes difficulty or annoyance.
  • Example: The troublesome noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
  • Mind-blowing (मन-मोहक/अविश्वसनीय): Something that is extremely impressive or amazing.
  • Example: The special effects in the movie were absolutely mind-blowing.
  • Murky (धुंधला/अस्पष्ट): Something that is dark, unclear, or difficult to see through.
  • Example: The lake water was too murky to see the bottom.

Question 713

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the correct option.

'brawny' is most opposite to:_______

  1. AOption (a)

    beefy

  2. BOption (b)

    weak

  3. COption (c)

    strong

  4. DOption (d)

    pale

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

weak

Why this answer is correct

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

Key Points

  • The word "brawny" refers to someone who is physically strong and muscular. (बलवान, मजबूत)
  • Example: The brawny wrestler easily lifted the heavy weights during his training session.
  • "Weak", on the other hand, is the direct opposite of "brawny" and refers to someone lacking physical strength or power. (कमजोर)
  • Example: After recovering from the illness, he still felt weak and unable to perform heavy tasks.
  • Hence, the correct opposite of "brawny" is "weak".

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

Additional Information

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

  • Beefy (मांसल): Refers to someone who is heavy and muscular.
  • Example: The bodybuilder had a beefy physique that impressed everyone.
  • Strong (मजबूत): Refers to someone or something that has great physical power or strength.
  • Example: The strong bridge withstood the heavy floodwaters.
  • Pale (फीका): Refers to something or someone lacking color or vitality.
  • Example: She looked pale and exhausted after working late into the night.

Question: 'brawny' is most opposite to:_______

Correct Answer: Option 2 i.e. weak

Question 714

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the option that is an antonym of the word in capitals.

February is the SHORTEST month in the year.

  1. AOption (a)

    largest

  2. BOption (b)

    farthest

  3. COption (c)

    longest

  4. DOption (d)

    biggest

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

longest

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: 3 i.e. longest.

Key Points

  • The word "shortest" means having the least length, duration, or size compared to others. (सबसे छोटा)
  • Example: February is the shortest month in the calendar year.
  • The word "longest" is the antonym of "shortest" and refers to having the greatest length, duration, or size. (सबसे लंबा)
  • Example: December has the longest nights of the year.
  • Hence, we can infer that the opposite of "shortest" is "longest".

Therefore, the correct answer is: longest.

Additional Information

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

  • Largest (सबसे बड़ा): Refers to having the greatest size or extent in terms of area, volume, or quantity.
  • Example: Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
  • Farthest (सबसे दूर): Refers to being the most distant in space or time.
  • Example: Pluto is the farthest planet from the Sun in our solar system.
  • Biggest (सबसे बड़ा): Similar to "largest," it refers to something of the greatest size or importance.
  • Example: The elephant is the biggest land animal on Earth.

Question 715

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best one-word substitute for;

A gloomy state of mind

  1. AOption (a)

    Melancholy

  2. BOption (b)

    Anxiety

  3. COption (c)

    Merriment

  4. DOption (d)

    Contemplativeness

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Melancholy

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Melancholy.

Key Points

  • Melancholy means a deep, long-lasting sadness or a gloomy state of mind. (उदासी)
  • Example: The rainy weather always fills her with melancholy, as it reminds her of her childhood.
  • This word is used to describe a feeling of sadness or sorrow without any apparent cause. (गहरे दुःख का भाव)

Therefore, the correct answer is: Melancholy.

Additional Information

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

  • Anxiety (चिंता): A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
  • Example: She felt a lot of anxiety before her final exams.
  • Merriment (हर्षोल्लास): High-spirited fun and enjoyment; laughter and happiness.
  • Example: The wedding ceremony was filled with merriment and joy.
  • Contemplativeness (चिंतनशीलता): The quality of being thoughtful and reflective.
  • Example: His contemplativeness often helps him come up with creative solutions to problems.

Question 716

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the one word substitute for the below sentence.

Maria asked her friend, what is a place where books are kept called??

  1. AOption (a)

    Laboratory

  2. BOption (b)

    Library

  3. COption (c)

    Museum

  4. DOption (d)

    Cinema

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Library

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e., Library.

Key Points

  • A Library is a place where books, periodicals, and other materials are kept for reading, reference, or lending. (पुस्तकालय)
  • Example: Maria spends her weekends reading novels in the library.
  • The word Library comes from the Latin word "librarium," meaning a place for books. It is a quiet space used for studying, research, and accessing knowledge resources. (पुस्तकालय)
  • Example: A library is an essential resource for students and researchers.

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

Additional Information

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

  • Laboratory (प्रयोगशाला): A place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
  • Example: The students conducted chemical experiments in the laboratory.
  • Museum (संग्रहालय): A building or institution where historical, cultural, or artistic objects are preserved and displayed.
  • Example: The museum showcased artifacts from ancient civilizations.
  • Cinema (सिनेमा): A theater where films are shown for entertainment.
  • Example: We watched the latest blockbuster at the cinema last night.

Question 717

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the best option to fill in the blank below.

There was _____ robbery on ___ university campus. ____ thief entered ____  boy's hostel and took away, ____laptop. ___  FIR was lodged by ____ Principal.

  1. AOption (a)

    a, the, a, the, a, an, the

  2. BOption (b)

    a, the, the, the, a, a, the

  3. COption (c)

    the, the, the, the, the, the, a

  4. DOption (d)

    a, a, a, the, the, a, the

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a, the, a, the, a, an, the

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '1' i.e. 'a, the, a, the, a, an, the'.

 

Key Points

  • The correct usage of articles is crucial to ensure grammatical accuracy and logical sense in the sentence.
  • Explanation of the sentence:
  • "a robbery": The indefinite article "a" is used because this is the first mention of the robbery.
  • "the university campus": The definite article "the" is used because we are referring to a specific university campus.
  • "a thief": The indefinite article "a" is used because this is the first mention of the thief.
  • "the boy's hostel": The definite article "the" is used because it refers to a specific hostel within the university.
  • "a laptop": The indefinite article "a" is used because it is the first mention of the laptop and it is not a specific one.
  • "an FIR": The article "an" is used before "FIR" because it starts with a vowel sound ("eff").
  • "the Principal": The definite article "the" is used because it refers to a specific person, i.e., the Principal of the university.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: There was a robbery on the university campus. A thief entered the boy's hostel and took away, a laptop. An FIR was lodged by the Principal.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 2: "a, the, the, the, a, a, the" is incorrect because the use of "the" before "FIR" is grammatically incorrect as the word "FIR" begins with a vowel sound and requires "an."
  • Option 3: "the, the, the, the, the, the, a" is incorrect because the use of "the" before "robbery" and "laptop" is incorrect as they are being mentioned for the first time.
  • Option 4: "a, a, a, the, the, a, the" is incorrect because "a" before "university campus" is incorrect as "the" is required to refer to a specific campus.

Question 718

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

He will ___ the award at the ceremony tomorrow.

  1. AOption (a)

    except

  2. BOption (b)

    accept

  3. COption (c)

    access

  4. DOption (d)

    aspect

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

accept

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'accept'.

 

Key Points

  • The word "accept" means to agree to receive or take something, which fits the context of receiving the award.
  • The word "except" means to exclude and does not fit the sentence contextually.
  • "Access" refers to the ability to approach or enter a place, which is unrelated to receiving an award.
  • "Aspect" means a feature or part of something and is not relevant to the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: "He will accept the award at the ceremony tomorrow."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "except" is incorrect because it means to exclude and does not align with the context of receiving an award.
  • Option 3: "access" is incorrect because it refers to entering or approaching a place and has no relevance here.
  • Option 4: "aspect" is incorrect because it refers to a feature or part of something, which is unrelated to the context.

Question 719

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025• English Language

Match the homonyms to their meanings:

Column AColumn B
1. Right -A) Freedom from wrong
2. Rite-B) Religious ceremony
3. Write -C) To form letters on paper
4. Wright-D) Maker or builder
  1. AOption (a)

    1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

  2. BOption (b)

    1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

  3. COption (c)

    1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

  4. DOption (d)

    1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.

Key Points

  • Right means something morally correct or justified. (सही, न्यायसंगत)
  • Example: Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.
  • Rite refers to a religious or ceremonial act. (धार्मिक अनुष्��ान)
  • Example: The wedding ceremony is an important rite in many cultures.
  • Write means to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface, typically paper. (लिखना)
  • Example: Please write your name on the form.
  • Wright refers to a person who makes or builds something, often used in compound terms like "shipwright" or "playwright." (निर्माता)
  • Example: The playwright is known for his exceptional storytelling skills.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.

Additional Information

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

  • Option 1: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
  • This is incorrect as "Right" does not correspond to "Religious ceremony" (B).
  • Option 3: 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
  • This is incorrect as "Right" does not mean "Maker or builder" (D), and other associations are mismatched.
  • Option 4: 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A
  • This is incorrect as "Right" does not mean "Religious ceremony" (B), and "Wright" does not mean "Freedom from wrong" (A).

Question 720

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,"

The train is heading at the station.

  1. AOption (a)

    heading towards

  2. BOption (b)

    heading along

  3. COption (c)

    heading across

  4. DOption (d)

    No substitution

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

heading towards

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'heading towards'.

 

Key Points

  • The phrase "heading towards" is the correct prepositional usage to indicate a direction towards a specific place, in this case, "the station."
  • The verb "heading" often pairs with "towards" to signify movement in the direction of a particular location.
  • Options 2, 3, and 4 are not suitable replacements as they do not fit the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "The train is heading towards the station."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 2: "heading along" is incorrect because "along" suggests movement parallel to a surface or path, which does not fit the context of arriving at a station.
  • Option 3: "heading across" is incorrect because "across" implies movement from one side to another, which is not relevant here.
  • Option 4: "No substitution" is incorrect because the original sentence is grammatically incorrect and requires improvement.