IBPS SO Prelims English Quiz
As the date of IBPS SO Exam is coming nearer, hopes of aspirants are growing with every passing day. It’s time to test their hard work and they would want to make the best of this opportunity. Thus, English Language can play a vital role to get success. IBPS SO English is all about well-planned strategy, time- management and strong grasp over English Language. So, stop boiling the ocean, and acquire command over vocabulary, enhance deep knowledge of grammar, and build competent comprehension skills to get the ball in the court in first attempt. Here is a quiz on English Language provided by Adda 247. It will help you practice latest pattern of English Questions for upcoming IBPS SO Pre Examination 2019.
Directions
(1-8): In the following questions, a word is given in bold followed by three
sentences. Choose the appropriate option mentioning the sentence(s) that uses
the highlighted word in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful
manner.
(1-8): In the following questions, a word is given in bold followed by three
sentences. Choose the appropriate option mentioning the sentence(s) that uses
the highlighted word in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful
manner.
Q1.
CONDUCIVE
CONDUCIVE
(I) We are unnecessarily killing this
industry in a manner and way that is not conducive
for our industry.
industry in a manner and way that is not conducive
for our industry.
(II) Royal Marines are required to undergo one of
the longest and most physically demanding specialist infantry training conducive in the world.
the longest and most physically demanding specialist infantry training conducive in the world.
(III) Before induction into a specific branch of the armed forces, recruits
undergo at least 9 weeks of basic military conducive.
undergo at least 9 weeks of basic military conducive.
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Q2.
DETERRENCE
DETERRENCE
(I) I think that the kids caught in the act of vandalism
or anything deterrence should be handcuffed and taken to the
police station.
or anything deterrence should be handcuffed and taken to the
police station.
(II) The bill proposed making joyriding a deterrence offence
and provided penalties of up to seven years in prison.
and provided penalties of up to seven years in prison.
(III) There are several factors which control
criminal activity and deterrence is only one of them.
criminal activity and deterrence is only one of them.
(a) Only (I)
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Q3.
CYNICISM
CYNICISM
(I) Politicians cynicism popular sovereignty as a means
of entrusting the issue to citizens of new territories.
of entrusting the issue to citizens of new territories.
(II) Citrin and other experts say cynicism actually seems to be a
political motivator, increasing both activism and voter turnout.
political motivator, increasing both activism and voter turnout.
(III) The cynicism factory
shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.
shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Q4.
DISSEMINATION
DISSEMINATION
(I) Elsevier and Tencent are pleased
to announce the signing of a strategic agreement to accelerate the dissemination of global health
information in China.
to announce the signing of a strategic agreement to accelerate the dissemination of global health
information in China.
(II) A crater was dissemination
at the point where the meteor impacted the planet’s surface.
at the point where the meteor impacted the planet’s surface.
(III) Section 4 of the Act calls for pro-active and
voluntary dissemination of
information, but only a few Central and State institutions have published
relevant information.
voluntary dissemination of
information, but only a few Central and State institutions have published
relevant information.
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Q5.
REMORSE
REMORSE
(I) We saw more murders and kidnappings than ever before, and violent remorse took a quantum leap.
(II) Mrs Reilly didn’t show any remorse for her behaviour – which
placed vulnerable people at “at risk of emotional harm”.
placed vulnerable people at “at risk of emotional harm”.
(III) Bill Cosby says he has no remorse about his actions and believes
his trial was a “set up” with “imposters” for jurors.
his trial was a “set up” with “imposters” for jurors.
(a) Only (I)
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Q6.
PERPETRATORS
PERPETRATORS
(I) A
Philippines lower court found the perpetrators
of the massacre guilty of multiple counts of murder and sentenced to life
without the possibility of parole.
Philippines lower court found the perpetrators
of the massacre guilty of multiple counts of murder and sentenced to life
without the possibility of parole.
(II) For
Lanzmann, the tendency by scholars to try to understand perpetrators of gross human rights violations represents an
obscenity.
Lanzmann, the tendency by scholars to try to understand perpetrators of gross human rights violations represents an
obscenity.
(III) Kayla yelped in shock and perpetrators at the scene they
were displaying to
innocent bystanders.
were displaying to
innocent bystanders.
(a) Only (I)
(b) Both (I) and (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Q7.
RETRIBUTION
RETRIBUTION
(I) The conference will give us an opportunity to exchange retribution with other researchers.
(II) Citizens took their own lives
rather than face the shame of retribution
after Hitler was defeated
rather than face the shame of retribution
after Hitler was defeated
(III) The
demographic retribution shows
that the population increased but the average income went down.
demographic retribution shows
that the population increased but the average income went down.
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Q8.
FOSTER
FOSTER
(I) The datasets are our primary source of foster on
global climate change outside of instrumental data.
global climate change outside of instrumental data.
(II) Both the Soviets and the current government
have promoted his wisdom in efforts to foster nationalism over
tribalism.
have promoted his wisdom in efforts to foster nationalism over
tribalism.
(III) Positive
reinforcement can strengthen your child’s self-esteem and foster a
sense of independence.
reinforcement can strengthen your child’s self-esteem and foster a
sense of independence.
(a) Only (I)
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
(e) Both (I) and (III)
Directions
(9-15): For each question, five options are given out of which four options can
be rearranged to form a coherent paragraph. Choose among the options, the
option which fails to become a part of the coherent paragraph and is the
odd-one-out.
(9-15): For each question, five options are given out of which four options can
be rearranged to form a coherent paragraph. Choose among the options, the
option which fails to become a part of the coherent paragraph and is the
odd-one-out.
Q9.
(a) Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act have escalated across the
country over the past week.
(a) Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act have escalated across the
country over the past week.
(b)
Thursday saw multiple protest rallies in the Capital and in cities across the
country.
Thursday saw multiple protest rallies in the Capital and in cities across the
country.
(c)
The arterial roads in the Capital were congested with protesters taking to the
streets and the police out in force.
The arterial roads in the Capital were congested with protesters taking to the
streets and the police out in force.
(d)
There have been detentions of political leaders, protesters and intellectuals
voicing their protest against the CAA.
There have been detentions of political leaders, protesters and intellectuals
voicing their protest against the CAA.
(e)
Sources in Vistara said that none of its flights were cancelled though
there were delays to about eight flights.
Sources in Vistara said that none of its flights were cancelled though
there were delays to about eight flights.
Q10.
(a) He was speaking at the inaugural session of the 15th International
Conference on Information Systems Security (ICISS).
(a) He was speaking at the inaugural session of the 15th International
Conference on Information Systems Security (ICISS).
(b)
“India was the second-most targeted country for cyber-attacks in the world,
after the US.
“India was the second-most targeted country for cyber-attacks in the world,
after the US.
(c)
“Similarly, if a customer is negligent and uses insecure device keys in all
sensitive data in social media and unknown sites, why should banks be held
responsible for the financial loss arising out of such losses?,’’ he asked.
“Similarly, if a customer is negligent and uses insecure device keys in all
sensitive data in social media and unknown sites, why should banks be held
responsible for the financial loss arising out of such losses?,’’ he asked.
(d)
“While handling cheques and physical instruments, if the customer is found to
be negligent, the onus is put on the customer and not the bank.
“While handling cheques and physical instruments, if the customer is found to
be negligent, the onus is put on the customer and not the bank.
(e)
The banking regulator should come to the aid of banks which bear responsibility
for financial loss arising out of the callous attitude of customers, G
Padmanabhan, Reserve Bank of India said.
The banking regulator should come to the aid of banks which bear responsibility
for financial loss arising out of the callous attitude of customers, G
Padmanabhan, Reserve Bank of India said.
Q11.
(a)
Basmati rice shipments were down by a tenth at $2.22 billion ($2.47 billion) on
lower volumes, despite a marginal increase in per unit realisation.
Basmati rice shipments were down by a tenth at $2.22 billion ($2.47 billion) on
lower volumes, despite a marginal increase in per unit realisation.
(b)
India’s farm produce exports have seen a sharp decline in the first seven
months of the current financial year on weak demand and poor realisations.
India’s farm produce exports have seen a sharp decline in the first seven
months of the current financial year on weak demand and poor realisations.
(c)
In rupee terms, the shipments were down 15 per cent to ₹61,681 crore
(₹72,523 crore in same period last year), according to the latest figures
released by APEDA.
In rupee terms, the shipments were down 15 per cent to ₹61,681 crore
(₹72,523 crore in same period last year), according to the latest figures
released by APEDA.
(d)
In August 2018, the tiny handloom village of Chendamangalam was left reeling
from the deluge that devastated Kerala.
In August 2018, the tiny handloom village of Chendamangalam was left reeling
from the deluge that devastated Kerala.
(e)
The total value of shipments including major products such as basmati rice and
buffalo meat fell 16 per cent in dollar terms to $8.8 billion.
The total value of shipments including major products such as basmati rice and
buffalo meat fell 16 per cent in dollar terms to $8.8 billion.
Q12.
(a) By ordering reinstatement of Mistry as a director of Tata Sons, the NCLAT
has granted relief which had been specifically dropped in writing
(b) “We will continue to work towards deepening the legacy of this unique
institution,” Chandrasekaran said in the mail.
(a) By ordering reinstatement of Mistry as a director of Tata Sons, the NCLAT
has granted relief which had been specifically dropped in writing
(b) “We will continue to work towards deepening the legacy of this unique
institution,” Chandrasekaran said in the mail.
(c)
It assured them that the group is on course to becoming stronger and more
vibrant than it has ever been before.
It assured them that the group is on course to becoming stronger and more
vibrant than it has ever been before.
(d)Tata
Sons firmly believes in the strength of its case, and will pursue appropriate
legal recourse, its Chairman N Chandrasekaran said in a mail to employees.
Sons firmly believes in the strength of its case, and will pursue appropriate
legal recourse, its Chairman N Chandrasekaran said in a mail to employees.
(e)
The mail urged employees to “stay focussed” on their businesses and the welfare
of stakeholders.
The mail urged employees to “stay focussed” on their businesses and the welfare
of stakeholders.
Q13.
(a)United States President Donald Trump made history, when he became only the
third incumbent to get impeached by the House of Representatives.
(a)United States President Donald Trump made history, when he became only the
third incumbent to get impeached by the House of Representatives.
(b)
The first article relates to Mr. Trump withholding $391 million in military
aid.
The first article relates to Mr. Trump withholding $391 million in military
aid.
(c)The
biggest risk may be that an external emergency — a war, a terrorist attack, a
financial crisis, an immense natural disaster — will arise.
biggest risk may be that an external emergency — a war, a terrorist attack, a
financial crisis, an immense natural disaster — will arise.
(d)This
article identifies a violation of the oath of office and a breach of national
security.
article identifies a violation of the oath of office and a breach of national
security.
(e)
On Wednesday, the House impeached him on two articles, one each for abuse of
power and obstruction of Congress.
On Wednesday, the House impeached him on two articles, one each for abuse of
power and obstruction of Congress.
Q14.
(a) Since its inclusion in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, the right to freedom of opinion and expression has been protected in
all of the relevant international human rights treaties.
(a) Since its inclusion in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, the right to freedom of opinion and expression has been protected in
all of the relevant international human rights treaties.
(b)The
duty of the state to preserve public order should never extend to the
suppression of political views contrary to those of the government.
duty of the state to preserve public order should never extend to the
suppression of political views contrary to those of the government.
(c)
The invocation of Section 144 in a whole State does not seem to be in
conformity to the general rule that such a restriction on fundamental freedoms
should be “reasonable, least invasive and bona fide”.
The invocation of Section 144 in a whole State does not seem to be in
conformity to the general rule that such a restriction on fundamental freedoms
should be “reasonable, least invasive and bona fide”.
(d)
It is quite unedifying for the state to use its power to regulate public
protests to negate the people’s right to assemble peacefully.
It is quite unedifying for the state to use its power to regulate public
protests to negate the people’s right to assemble peacefully.
(e)
The State-wide clamping of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure are stark examples of the misuse of regulatory power to suppress
the lawful exercise of constitutional rights.
The State-wide clamping of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure are stark examples of the misuse of regulatory power to suppress
the lawful exercise of constitutional rights.
Q15.
(a) It is widely believed that weaving in Chedamangalam was introduced by the
Paliam family.
(a) It is widely believed that weaving in Chedamangalam was introduced by the
Paliam family.
(b)The
cotton muslin dhotis they wove were so fine that it was said they could pass
through a ring.
cotton muslin dhotis they wove were so fine that it was said they could pass
through a ring.
(c)
The Devanga Chettiars settled in this region at their behest to serve the
family’s sartorial needs.
The Devanga Chettiars settled in this region at their behest to serve the
family’s sartorial needs.
(d)
I stood amid the destruction with the society’s secretary P. A. Sojan and
decided to buy some of the stock to convert into a collection of garments.
I stood amid the destruction with the society’s secretary P. A. Sojan and
decided to buy some of the stock to convert into a collection of garments.
(e)
Called the Paliath Achans, these hereditary prime ministers to the Maharaja of
Kochi have been associated with Chendamangalam from the 16th century onwards.
Called the Paliath Achans, these hereditary prime ministers to the Maharaja of
Kochi have been associated with Chendamangalam from the 16th century onwards.
Solutions
S1.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Conducive means ‘Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible;
Conducive means ‘Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible;
Good for, Helpful to.’ Statement (I) uses conducive in a grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option
(a) is the right answer choice.
and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option
(a) is the right answer choice.
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Deterrence means The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling
doubt or fear of the consequences; Prevention, Obstruction.
doubt or fear of the consequences; Prevention, Obstruction.
Statement
(III) uses deterrence in a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
(III) uses deterrence in a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
S3.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
cynicism means An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest;
Scepticism, Doubt.
cynicism means An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest;
Scepticism, Doubt.
Statement
(II) uses cynicism in a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
(II) uses cynicism in a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
S4.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
Dissemination means The action or fact of spreading something,
especially information, widely; Spreading, Circulation.
Dissemination means The action or fact of spreading something,
especially information, widely; Spreading, Circulation.
Both
Statement (I) and (III) use dissemination
in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
Statement (I) and (III) use dissemination
in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. Remorse means Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; Contrition, Deep
regret.
regret.
Both Statement (II) and (III) use Remorse in a grammatically correct and
contextually
contextually
meaningful
manner. Hence, option (d) is the
right answer choice.
manner. Hence, option (d) is the
right answer choice.
S6.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Perpetrators means A person who carries out a harmful,
illegal, or immoral act; Assassin, Criminal.
Perpetrators means A person who carries out a harmful,
illegal, or immoral act; Assassin, Criminal.
Both
Statement (I) and (II) use perpetrators in
a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
Statement (I) and (II) use perpetrators in
a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
S7.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Retribution means Punishment inflicted on someone as
vengeance for a wrong or criminal act; Punishment, Penalty.
Retribution means Punishment inflicted on someone as
vengeance for a wrong or criminal act; Punishment, Penalty.
Statement
(II) uses retribution in a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice
(II) uses retribution in a
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice
S8.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Foster means Encourage the development of something, especially something desirable;
Promote, Further.
Foster means Encourage the development of something, especially something desirable;
Promote, Further.
Both
Statement (II) and (III) use foster in
a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice
Statement (II) and (III) use foster in
a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice
S9.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
The correct sequence is abdc and (e) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (e) is
the right answer choice.
The correct sequence is abdc and (e) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (e) is
the right answer choice.
S10.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
The correct sequence is eadc and (b) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (b) is
the right answer choice.
The correct sequence is eadc and (b) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (b) is
the right answer choice.
S11.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
The correct sequence is beca and (d) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (d) is
the right answer choice.
The correct sequence is beca and (d) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (d) is
the right answer choice.
S12.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
The correct sequence is decb and (a) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (a) is
the right answer choice.
The correct sequence is decb and (a) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (a) is
the right answer choice.
S13.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
The correct sequence is aebd and (c) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (c) is
the right answer choice.
The correct sequence is aebd and (c) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (c) is
the right answer choice.
S14.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
The correct sequence is bdec and (a) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (a) is
the right answer choice.
The correct sequence is bdec and (a) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (a) is
the right answer choice.
S15.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
The correct sequence is aecb and (d) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (d) is
the right answer choice.
The correct sequence is aecb and (d) fails to become a part of the
coherent paragraph. Hence, option (d) is
the right answer choice.
