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Question 401

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage. "Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel."

  1. AOption (a)

    Among

  2. BOption (b)

    Between

  3. COption (c)

    Around

  4. DOption (d)

    Against

  5. EOption (e)

    To

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Between

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'between'.

Key Points

  • Let's refer to this line from the passage: "Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel."
  • By reading the above line we can understand that it is talking about the two things, 'the idea of an emotion circle' and 'a color wheel'.
  • The preposition 'between' is often used to refer to the time, space, or differences that separate two things, people, places, ideas.
  • Example: This plane flies back and forth between New York and Miami.
  • Therefore, the word 'between' fits most appropriately in the given blank.
  • Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Question 402

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

Choose the synonym of the word 'anticipation'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Expectation

  2. BOption (b)

    Ignorance

  3. COption (c)

    Amazement

  4. DOption (d)

    Doubt

  5. EOption (e)

    Fear

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Expectation

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Expectation'.

Key Points

  • The word 'anticipation' refers to the act of looking forward.
  • Example: The postponement of the film's sequel has held cinemagoers in eager anticipation for several months.
  • The synonyms for the word 'anticipation' are "contemplation, expectation, prospect".
  • The word 'expectation' refers to the feeling or belief that something will or should happen.
  • Example: I have high expectations for this job.
  • Therefore, we can say that the word 'expectation' best expresses the meaning of the word 'anticipation'.
  • Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 403

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

Choose the antonym of the word 'happiness'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Beatitude

  2. BOption (b)

    Bliss

  3. COption (c)

    Felicity

  4. DOption (d)

    Joy

  5. EOption (e)

    Misery

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

Misery

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Misery'.

Key Points

  • The word 'happiness' refers to the feeling of being happy.
  • Example: It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind.
  • The antonyms for the word 'happiness' are "calamity, misery, sadness".
  • The word 'misery' refers to a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress.
  • Example: The family lived in misery for several years.
  • Therefore, the word 'misery' means the exact opposite of the word 'happiness'.
  • Hence, option 5 is the correct answer.

Question 404

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

Which of the following is true according to the given passage:

I. The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment.

II. The freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise.

III. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called happiness.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I

  2. BOption (b)

    II and III

  3. COption (c)

    I and III

  4. DOption (d)

    I and II

  5. EOption (e)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

I and II

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'I and II'.

Key Points

  • Let's refer to these lines from the passage:
  • "The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment" - stated in the first line of the second paragraph.
  • ​The above line makes statement I to be true.
  • "This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise" - stated in the first paragraph.
  • The above line makes statement II to be true.
  • "The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring" - stated in the third paragraph.
  • The above line makes statement III to be false.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Question 405

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

What did Robert Plutchik created?

  1. AOption (a)

    The wheel of emotions

  2. BOption (b)

    The time machine

  3. COption (c)

    The cart of emotion

  4. DOption (d)

    Ways to kill boredom

  5. EOption (e)

    The wheel of colors

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The wheel of emotions

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'The wheel of emotions'.

Key Points

  • Let's refer to this line from the passage: "In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions."
  • By reading the above line we can get that Robert Plutchik was the creator of the wheel of emotions.
  • Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 406

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

What is the theme of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wheel of emotion

  2. BOption (b)

    Happiness in life

  3. COption (c)

    Boredom is not boring

  4. DOption (d)

    Things to conquer in life

  5. EOption (e)

    Different phases of life

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Boredom is not boring

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Boredom is not boring'.

Key Points

  • The passage is about Boredom.
  • By reading the whole passage we can understand that the passage about why boredom is important and how it is one of the most unique emotions and how it is or can be exciting.
  • Therefore, the theme of the passage will be 'Boredom is not boring'.
  • Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Question 407

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

Which of the following is false according to the given passage:

I. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored.

II. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy.

III. Life, itself, existing is enough to conquer boredom.

  1. AOption (a)

    I and II

  2. BOption (b)

    I and III

  3. COption (c)

    Only III

  4. DOption (d)

    Only II

  5. EOption (e)

    None of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Only III

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Only III'.

Key Points

  • Let's refer to these lines from the passage:
  • "When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored" - stated in the first paragraph.
  • This makes statement I to be true.
  • "It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy" - stated in the second paragraph.
  • This makes statement II to be true.
  • "Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom" - stated in the third paragraph.
  • This makes statement III to be false.
  • Therefore, statement III is the only sentence that is false according to the given passage.
  • Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Question 408

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been highlighted for your attention.

Boredom comes in a period of thought where none of my interests are being consciously struck. It’s a selfish concept so to speak. Ideally, as individuals, we would never be bored if we found happiness in all things. Everyone has their own interests and their own tastes. That's a simple phrase that almost everyone knows, but in the grand scheme of things, it means a lot. This freedom of self-concept is the window for boredom to arise. When I am happy with what I am doing, I am not bored. However, even happiness has its limits. I only want to do things for so long before I grow tired of them.

The sensation of boredom is described as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity or environment. In 1980 Robert Plutchik created the wheel of emotions. It consisted of 8 basic emotions — anger, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anticipation, trust, and joy. Robert’s model made connections _______ the idea of an emotion circle and a color wheel. Like colors, the primary emotions can be expressed at different levels of intensity and can be mixed with one another to form different emotions that one may feel.

Life, itself, existing might not be enough to conquer boredom. The slow process of enlarging a hole by repetitive movements is called boring. This may be why things, that are slow and repetitive that don’t appear to be going anywhere, came to be described as the same word, these things are boring. Boredom, which means being temporarily uninterested in anything happening, has been found as far back as ancient Pompei. Boredom is a feeling we, as humans, don't like, and it happens to everyone. But now we have Facebook, Youtube, Google, and iPhone games to keep ourselves occupied. So why do we get bored and why is boredom important? Although boredom seems trivial to humans, boredom is actually exciting because it is the most unique emotion of all.

What is the synonym of the word 'grand'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Imperial

  2. BOption (b)

    Unimposing

  3. COption (c)

    Humble

  4. DOption (d)

    Unimpressive

  5. EOption (e)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Imperial

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Imperial'.

Key Points

  • The word 'grand' means impressive and large or important.
  • Example: They always entertain their guests in grand style.
  • The synonyms for the word 'grand' are "magnificent, imperial, majestic".
  • The word 'imperial' refers to someone or something of superior or unusual size or excellence.
  • Example: Past imperial glories are hardly relevant to the present day.
  • Therefore, the word 'imperial' best expresses the meaning of the word 'grand'.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Question 409

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.

CALLOUS

A. Most small business employers aren't callous mongrels who sack workers unfairly or at the drop of a hat to gain a sense of power.

B. Treating people like pawns and playthings in your own private emotional board game is cruel and callous.

C. History paintings had to be grand and callous, with subjects drawn from the Bible, classical mythology and history.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only C

  2. BOption (b)

    Only A

  3. COption (c)

    Both A and B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both B and C

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Both A and B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both A and B.

Important PointsCallous means showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Sentence C would make sense if --didactic: intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive-- was used instead of callous.

Question 410

RBI Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

SCALE

A. We shall be making the product on a large scale next year.

B. She has a scale complexion.

C. The ruler has one scale in centimeters and one scale in inches.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    Only C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both A and C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '​Both A and C.'

Key Points

  • The word 'Scale' as a noun means The size of something, especially when compared to other things.
  • The word 'Scale' as a noun means A series of marks on a tool or piece of equipment that you use for measuring something.
  • In sentence A, the word 'Scale' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about production in large quantities.
  • In sentence B, the word 'Scale' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
  • In sentence C, the word 'Scale' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about a series of measuring marks on a ruler.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.