IBPS Clerk Prelims English Quiz
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Direction
(1-10): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given
below it. Some words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering
some of the questions.
The Patuas
are an artisan community found in the state of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand
and Odisha in India and parts of Bangladesh. Some Patuas are Hindus, while
others are Muslims. Hindu Patuas are active in the Kalighat and Kumartuli
regions of Calcutta, along with some other parts of West Bengal, where they are
reduced in number. It is believed that most Patuas are actually converts from
Hinduism to Islam. Today, they practice customs that are both Hindu and Islamic
in nature. They may have also been
Buddhist at various points in time. Today, however, the majority of them are impoverished Muslims who rely on patronage from mainly Hindus, but also
increasingly from tourists who buy their painted scrolls, as Frank J. Korom has
described and analyses in his book Village of Painters: Narrative Scrolls from
West Bengal (2006. Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press). Scholars argue that
the Patuas, originally Hindus, were cast out of the Hindu society for not
following canonical proceedings in pursuing their trade. Patuas are also known
Patigar or Chitrakar.
are an artisan community found in the state of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand
and Odisha in India and parts of Bangladesh. Some Patuas are Hindus, while
others are Muslims. Hindu Patuas are active in the Kalighat and Kumartuli
regions of Calcutta, along with some other parts of West Bengal, where they are
reduced in number. It is believed that most Patuas are actually converts from
Hinduism to Islam. Today, they practice customs that are both Hindu and Islamic
in nature. They may have also been
Buddhist at various points in time. Today, however, the majority of them are impoverished Muslims who rely on patronage from mainly Hindus, but also
increasingly from tourists who buy their painted scrolls, as Frank J. Korom has
described and analyses in his book Village of Painters: Narrative Scrolls from
West Bengal (2006. Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press). Scholars argue that
the Patuas, originally Hindus, were cast out of the Hindu society for not
following canonical proceedings in pursuing their trade. Patuas are also known
Patigar or Chitrakar.
An intricate tapestry of music and visual
art is what makes Naya more than just a village in West Bengal’s Paschim
Midnapore district. A quaint little village, Naya is home to around 250 patuas
or chitrakaars, a unique community of folk artistes who are painters,
lyricists, singers and performers all rolled into one. These traditional
painter singers specialize in the ancient folk art of pata chitra, a
traditional and mythological heritage of West Bengal, divided into some
different aspects like Durga Pat, Chalchitra, Tribal Patachitra, Medinipur
Patachitra, Kalighat Patachitra and etc. The subject matter of Bengal
Patachitra is mostly mythological, religious stories, folk lore and social. The
Kalighat Patachitra, the last tradition of Bengal Patachitra is developed by
Jamini Roy. The artist of the Bengal Patachitra is called Patua, a type of
narrative scroll painting. Over time, however, interest in this art form faded
out. To ensure that their art form remained relevant in the contemporary world,
the patuas adapted their skills and themes to changing times. As a part of this
effort, a group of innovative patuas established a patachitra village at Naya.
Slowly, their efforts to revive their artistic heritage started paying off.
art is what makes Naya more than just a village in West Bengal’s Paschim
Midnapore district. A quaint little village, Naya is home to around 250 patuas
or chitrakaars, a unique community of folk artistes who are painters,
lyricists, singers and performers all rolled into one. These traditional
painter singers specialize in the ancient folk art of pata chitra, a
traditional and mythological heritage of West Bengal, divided into some
different aspects like Durga Pat, Chalchitra, Tribal Patachitra, Medinipur
Patachitra, Kalighat Patachitra and etc. The subject matter of Bengal
Patachitra is mostly mythological, religious stories, folk lore and social. The
Kalighat Patachitra, the last tradition of Bengal Patachitra is developed by
Jamini Roy. The artist of the Bengal Patachitra is called Patua, a type of
narrative scroll painting. Over time, however, interest in this art form faded
out. To ensure that their art form remained relevant in the contemporary world,
the patuas adapted their skills and themes to changing times. As a part of this
effort, a group of innovative patuas established a patachitra village at Naya.
Slowly, their efforts to revive their artistic heritage started paying off.
Today, after
a period of decline, the patachitra art is flourishing again in the village,
with village youngsters taking up the traditional art form as a passion and
profession. A pata is created by painting on a canvas made by stitching
together multiple sheets of commercial poster paper. In earlier days, jute
fibre canvas was used. Plant-based colours and lamp black (a pigment made from
soot) are mixed in coconut shells with the sap of the bel tree (wood apple),
which acts as a binder. After finishing, a thin cotton cloth is glued to the
back of the painting to provide longevity. Next, the completed scrolls are kept
in the sun to dry. The patuas also paint wooden souvenirs, decorative hangings
and mud walls with striking natural colours.
a period of decline, the patachitra art is flourishing again in the village,
with village youngsters taking up the traditional art form as a passion and
profession. A pata is created by painting on a canvas made by stitching
together multiple sheets of commercial poster paper. In earlier days, jute
fibre canvas was used. Plant-based colours and lamp black (a pigment made from
soot) are mixed in coconut shells with the sap of the bel tree (wood apple),
which acts as a binder. After finishing, a thin cotton cloth is glued to the
back of the painting to provide longevity. Next, the completed scrolls are kept
in the sun to dry. The patuas also paint wooden souvenirs, decorative hangings
and mud walls with striking natural colours.
Although
Chitrakars origin is difficult to be precisely determined, historical and
mythological memories coincide that their existence is traceable to the 13th
century. Different accounts explain their standing in the Indian caste system.
The Patua are a unique community, in that their traditional occupation is the
painting and modelling of Hindu idols, yet many of them are Muslims. Their name
Patua is a corruption of the Bengali word Pota, which means an engraver. They
are also widely known as Chitrakar, which literally means a scroll painter. The
Patuas paid little attention to faith, while looking for patronage. Chitrakars
themselves might have converted to Islam as a strategy to avoid the oppression by a hierarchy of subcastes
created during the Sen Dynasty. This was an extremely slow process with the
Patuas, as seen by the fact that every Patua has two names, one Hindu and one
Muslim.
Chitrakars origin is difficult to be precisely determined, historical and
mythological memories coincide that their existence is traceable to the 13th
century. Different accounts explain their standing in the Indian caste system.
The Patua are a unique community, in that their traditional occupation is the
painting and modelling of Hindu idols, yet many of them are Muslims. Their name
Patua is a corruption of the Bengali word Pota, which means an engraver. They
are also widely known as Chitrakar, which literally means a scroll painter. The
Patuas paid little attention to faith, while looking for patronage. Chitrakars
themselves might have converted to Islam as a strategy to avoid the oppression by a hierarchy of subcastes
created during the Sen Dynasty. This was an extremely slow process with the
Patuas, as seen by the fact that every Patua has two names, one Hindu and one
Muslim.
The Patua
are found mainly in the districts of Murshidabad, In Bihar they are mainly
found in the Magahi and Maithili speaking regions as well as in the adjoining regions of Jharkhand. In West
Bengal they are a Bengali speaking community, with little or no knowledge of
Urdu. The community is strictly endogamous, and prefers cross-cousin marriages.
The Patuas visit villages and go from house to house with their bags of
scrolls. They narrate stories while unrolling the scrolls; in return of his
services he is paid in cash or kind. The traditional occupation of the Patua is
scroll painting, image making and other decorative work. They paint pictures on
course pieces of cloth, showing images of Hindu gods and goddesses. These
paintings are referred to as patas. Like other Muslim artisan groups in India,
they have seen a decline in their traditional occupation. The majority are now
employed as daily wage labourers.
are found mainly in the districts of Murshidabad, In Bihar they are mainly
found in the Magahi and Maithili speaking regions as well as in the adjoining regions of Jharkhand. In West
Bengal they are a Bengali speaking community, with little or no knowledge of
Urdu. The community is strictly endogamous, and prefers cross-cousin marriages.
The Patuas visit villages and go from house to house with their bags of
scrolls. They narrate stories while unrolling the scrolls; in return of his
services he is paid in cash or kind. The traditional occupation of the Patua is
scroll painting, image making and other decorative work. They paint pictures on
course pieces of cloth, showing images of Hindu gods and goddesses. These
paintings are referred to as patas. Like other Muslim artisan groups in India,
they have seen a decline in their traditional occupation. The majority are now
employed as daily wage labourers.
Q1.
According to the passage, what might be the reason that Hindu Patuas, active in
regions of Calcutta have reduced in number?
According to the passage, what might be the reason that Hindu Patuas, active in
regions of Calcutta have reduced in number?
(a)The
interest of the people coming from abroad in this art form is fading out.
interest of the people coming from abroad in this art form is fading out.
(b)Naya a
home to around 250 patuas or chitrakaars, has been under attacked by the mob
since last many years.
home to around 250 patuas or chitrakaars, has been under attacked by the mob
since last many years.
(c)It is
believed that most Patuas have actually been converted from Hinduism to
Islam.
believed that most Patuas have actually been converted from Hinduism to
Islam.
(d) It is
believed that most Patuas have actually been converted from Hinduism to
Christianity.
believed that most Patuas have actually been converted from Hinduism to
Christianity.
(e) None of
these.
these.
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q2.How is
the majority of converted bankrupt Muslim surviving financially?
the majority of converted bankrupt Muslim surviving financially?
(a) They
rely on funding from mainly Hindu families.
rely on funding from mainly Hindu families.
(b) By the
funding provided by government.
funding provided by government.
(c) The
funds from the tourists who buy their painted scrolls.
funds from the tourists who buy their painted scrolls.
(d) Both (a)
and (c)
and (c)
(e) None of
these.
these.
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q3.Why has
author called the ‘Naya’ village of West Bengal as more than just a village in district?
author called the ‘Naya’ village of West Bengal as more than just a village in district?
(a) Naya is
a unique community of folk artistes who are painters, lyricists, singers and
performers all rolled into one.
a unique community of folk artistes who are painters, lyricists, singers and
performers all rolled into one.
(b)Naya is a
village with diversified culture and heritage
village with diversified culture and heritage
(c)The
village is so well developed by the colonizers that it has the best sanitation
system and transport system
village is so well developed by the colonizers that it has the best sanitation
system and transport system
(d)Both (b)
and (c)
and (c)
(e) None of
these.
these.
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q4. What are
the efforts being made by Patuas to ensure that their art form remains relevant
in the contemporary world?
the efforts being made by Patuas to ensure that their art form remains relevant
in the contemporary world?
(a)The
Patuas are adapting their skills and themes according to changing times.
Patuas are adapting their skills and themes according to changing times.
(b) A group
of innovative Patuas established a Patachitra village at Naya .
of innovative Patuas established a Patachitra village at Naya .
(c) Patuas
are organizing different cultural activities so as to make people aware about
their customs and heritage.
are organizing different cultural activities so as to make people aware about
their customs and heritage.
(d)Both (a)
and (b)
and (b)
(e) None of
these.
these.
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q5.According
to the passage, how is the Pata art
nowadays different from that of earlier days?
to the passage, how is the Pata art
nowadays different from that of earlier days?
(a)Earlier
Plant-based colors were to be used as a binder now days the sap of the bel tree
acts as a binder.
Plant-based colors were to be used as a binder now days the sap of the bel tree
acts as a binder.
(b) Opposite
to present scenario earlier after finishing, a thin cotton cloth was to be
glued to the back of the painting to provide longevity.
to present scenario earlier after finishing, a thin cotton cloth was to be
glued to the back of the painting to provide longevity.
(c)In
earlier days, jute fiber canvas was used for painting but now days a Pata is
created by painting on a canvas made by stitching together multiple sheets of
commercial poster paper.
earlier days, jute fiber canvas was used for painting but now days a Pata is
created by painting on a canvas made by stitching together multiple sheets of
commercial poster paper.
(d)Both (b)
and (c)
and (c)
(e) None of
these.
these.
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q6. As per
the passage what is the traditional occupation of the Patua community?
the passage what is the traditional occupation of the Patua community?
(a)A unique
community of folk artistes where most of them are painters, lyricists and
singers
community of folk artistes where most of them are painters, lyricists and
singers
(b)Though
many of the people from the Patua community are Muslims, yet their traditional
occupation is painting and modeling of Hindu idols.
many of the people from the Patua community are Muslims, yet their traditional
occupation is painting and modeling of Hindu idols.
(c) These
traditional painter singers are specialized in the ancient folk art of Pata
chitra, a traditional and mythological heritage of West Bengal.
traditional painter singers are specialized in the ancient folk art of Pata
chitra, a traditional and mythological heritage of West Bengal.
(d)Both (a)
and (c)
and (c)
(e) None of
these.
these.
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Directions (7-8): Choose the word
which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in
the passage.
which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in
the passage.
Q7. Impoverished
(a)Bankrupt
(b)Prosperous
(c)Constancy
(d)Affinity
(e)Dissipated
L1Difficulty
2
2
QTags
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Q8. Patronage
(a)Prudent
(b)Excessive
(c)Funding
(d)Steep
(e)Frugal
L1Difficulty
2
2
QTags
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Directions (9-10): Choose the
word which is the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in
the passage.
word which is the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in
the passage.
Q9.Intricate
(a)Shelter
(b)Defend
(c)Torment
(d)Beset
(e)Straightforward
L1Difficulty
2
2
QTags
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Q10.Oppression
(a)Slump
(b)Latitude
(c)Devaluation
(d)Surge
(e)Depreciation
L1Difficulty
2
2
QTags
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Directions
(11-15): Each question below has two blanks. There are five pairs of words
below the sentence. Each pair is lettered. Choose the pair of words which can
be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same order so as to complete
the sentences meaningfully.
(11-15): Each question below has two blanks. There are five pairs of words
below the sentence. Each pair is lettered. Choose the pair of words which can
be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same order so as to complete
the sentences meaningfully.
Q11.Before
the_______, the library was typically where you would find
________readers.
the_______, the library was typically where you would find
________readers.
(a)Evolution,
hard
hard
(b)Sunset,
Resource
Resource
(c)Transit,
soothing
soothing
(d)Internet,
scholarly
scholarly
(e)Peace,
commotion
commotion
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
fillers
fillers
Q12.
Neville, the British prime minister during WWII, tried to ______Hitler and in
doing so sent a clear_______: you can walk all over us.
Neville, the British prime minister during WWII, tried to ______Hitler and in
doing so sent a clear_______: you can walk all over us.
(a)Opaque,
question
question
(b)Harmony,
predictability
predictability
(c)Torture, confused
(d)Revamp,
Implicit
Implicit
(e) Appease,
message
message
L1Difficulty2
QTags
fillers
fillers
Q13. The
judge was not _________since he had been ______by the witness’s family.
judge was not _________since he had been ______by the witness’s family.
(a)Suspense,
tolerable
tolerable
(b)Temperament,
stimulus
stimulus
(c)Impartial,
bribed
bribed
(d)Baffle,
wishful
wishful
(e)Great,
trivial
trivial
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
fillers
fillers
Q14.Russian
oligarchs are famous for their________, living in fancy homes and dining in
_________restaurants.
oligarchs are famous for their________, living in fancy homes and dining in
_________restaurants.
(a)Negligible,
refuse
refuse
(b)Opulence,
expensive
expensive
(c)Rebel,
revolt
revolt
(d)Sorrow,
presume
presume
(e)Prey,
rest
rest
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
fillers
fillers
Q15. The
unpredictable and _______nature of déjà vu makes it very difficult _________to
study properly.
unpredictable and _______nature of déjà vu makes it very difficult _________to
study properly.
(a)Transient,
phenomenon
phenomenon
(b)Impossible,
undoubtedly
undoubtedly
(c)
Impertinent, vaguely
Impertinent, vaguely
(d)Acute,
traumatism
traumatism
(e)Liberal,
hint
hint
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
fillers
fillers
Solutions
S1.Ans. (c)
Sol. The
correct answer choice is option (c). Option (b) is totally out of context as
there is no mention of the attack by mob so it can be easily omitted. Option
(c) can be traced from the very first paragraph of the passage where it is
given as “Hindu Patuas are active in the Kalighat and Kumartuli regions of
Calcutta, along with some other parts of West Bengal, where they are reduced in
number. It is believed that most Patuas are actually converts from Hinduism to
Islam.”
correct answer choice is option (c). Option (b) is totally out of context as
there is no mention of the attack by mob so it can be easily omitted. Option
(c) can be traced from the very first paragraph of the passage where it is
given as “Hindu Patuas are active in the Kalighat and Kumartuli regions of
Calcutta, along with some other parts of West Bengal, where they are reduced in
number. It is believed that most Patuas are actually converts from Hinduism to
Islam.”
S2.Ans. (d)
Sol. The
correct answer choice is option (d). Option (b) is totally out of context as
there is no mention of government funding so it can be easily omitted. Option
(a) and (c) can be traced from the very first paragraph of the passage where it
is given as “Today, however, the majority of them are impoverished Muslims who
rely on patronage from mainly Hindus, but also increasingly from tourists who
buy their painted scrolls, as Frank J.Korom has described and analyses in his
book Village of Painters: Narrative Scrolls from West Bengal (2006. Santa Fe:
Museum of New Mexico Press).”
correct answer choice is option (d). Option (b) is totally out of context as
there is no mention of government funding so it can be easily omitted. Option
(a) and (c) can be traced from the very first paragraph of the passage where it
is given as “Today, however, the majority of them are impoverished Muslims who
rely on patronage from mainly Hindus, but also increasingly from tourists who
buy their painted scrolls, as Frank J.Korom has described and analyses in his
book Village of Painters: Narrative Scrolls from West Bengal (2006. Santa Fe:
Museum of New Mexico Press).”
S3.Ans. (a)
Sol. The
correct answer choice is option (a). Option (b) and (c) are completely out of
context as there is no mention of either cultural heritage or development of
village so both the options can be omitted easily. Option (a) can be traced
from the 2nd paragraph of the passage where it is given as “An intricate
tapestry of music and visual art is what makes Naya more than just a village in
West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore district. A quaint little village, Naya is home
to around 250 patuas or chitrakaars, a unique community of folk artistes who
are painters, lyricists, singers and performers all rolled into one.”
correct answer choice is option (a). Option (b) and (c) are completely out of
context as there is no mention of either cultural heritage or development of
village so both the options can be omitted easily. Option (a) can be traced
from the 2nd paragraph of the passage where it is given as “An intricate
tapestry of music and visual art is what makes Naya more than just a village in
West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore district. A quaint little village, Naya is home
to around 250 patuas or chitrakaars, a unique community of folk artistes who
are painters, lyricists, singers and performers all rolled into one.”
S4.Ans. (d)
Sol. The
correct answer choice is option (d). Option (c) is out of context as there is
no mention of cultural activities so option (c) can be easily omitted. Option
(a) and (b) can be traced from the last lines of 2nd paragraph where it is
given as “To ensure that their art form remained relevant in the contemporary world,
the Patuas adapted their skills and themes to changing times. As a part of this
effort, a group of innovative Patuas established a Patachitra village at Naya.
Slowly, their efforts to revive their artistic heritage started paying off.”
correct answer choice is option (d). Option (c) is out of context as there is
no mention of cultural activities so option (c) can be easily omitted. Option
(a) and (b) can be traced from the last lines of 2nd paragraph where it is
given as “To ensure that their art form remained relevant in the contemporary world,
the Patuas adapted their skills and themes to changing times. As a part of this
effort, a group of innovative Patuas established a Patachitra village at Naya.
Slowly, their efforts to revive their artistic heritage started paying off.”
S5.Ans. (c)
Sol. The
correct answer choice is option (c). Option (a) and (b) are quoted incorrectly
as per given in the passage. Option (c) can be traced from the second line of
3rd paragraph where it is given as “A pata is created by painting on a canvas
made by stitching together multiple sheets of commercial poster paper. In
earlier days, jute fiber canvas was used.”
correct answer choice is option (c). Option (a) and (b) are quoted incorrectly
as per given in the passage. Option (c) can be traced from the second line of
3rd paragraph where it is given as “A pata is created by painting on a canvas
made by stitching together multiple sheets of commercial poster paper. In
earlier days, jute fiber canvas was used.”
S6.Ans. (b)
Sol. The
correct answer choice is option (b). Option (a) and (c) are out of context of
the question. Option (b) can be traced from the second line of 4th paragraph
where it is given as “The Patuas are a unique community, in that their
traditional occupation is the painting and modelling of Hindu idols, yet many
of them are Muslims.”
correct answer choice is option (b). Option (a) and (c) are out of context of
the question. Option (b) can be traced from the second line of 4th paragraph
where it is given as “The Patuas are a unique community, in that their
traditional occupation is the painting and modelling of Hindu idols, yet many
of them are Muslims.”
S7.Ans. (a)
Sol.
Impoverished- make (a person or area) poor.
Impoverished- make (a person or area) poor.
Affinity
means resemblance.
means resemblance.
Constancy
means consistency.
means consistency.
Dissipated
means dispersed.
means dispersed.
Bankrupt-
impoverished or depleted.
impoverished or depleted.
S8.Ans. (c)
Sol.
Patronage- the support given by a patron
Patronage- the support given by a patron
Steep means
(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive in accordance to the context
of the paragraph.
(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive in accordance to the context
of the paragraph.
Excessive
means the same as steep.
means the same as steep.
Frugal means
economical, sparing.
economical, sparing.
Prudent
means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
S9.Ans. (e)
Sol.
Intricate- very complicated or detailed.
Intricate- very complicated or detailed.
Beset means
(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.
(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.
Torment
means a cause of severe suffering.
means a cause of severe suffering.
Defend means
resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.
resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.
Shelter
means shield.
means shield.
S10.Ans. (d)
Sol. Oppression-
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority.
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority.
Depreciation
means a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear
and tear.
means a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear
and tear.
Surge means
increase suddenly and powerfully. Thus, it is the antonym of the given word.
increase suddenly and powerfully. Thus, it is the antonym of the given word.
Devaluation
means the reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something.
means the reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something.
Slump means
undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount.
undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount.
S11.Ans. (d)
Sol. The
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Internet, scholarly”. Hence, option (d) is
the most viable answer choice.
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Internet, scholarly”. Hence, option (d) is
the most viable answer choice.
Commotion-
confusion
confusion
Scholarly-
having or showing great knowledge or learning.
having or showing great knowledge or learning.
Soothing-
having a gently calming effect.
having a gently calming effect.
S12.Ans. (e)
Sol. The
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Appease, message”. Hence, option (e) is the
most viable answer choice.
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Appease, message”. Hence, option (e) is the
most viable answer choice.
Appease- pacify
or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
Torture-
inflict severe pain on.
inflict severe pain on.
Opaque- not
able to be seen through; not transparent
able to be seen through; not transparent
Implicit-
suggested though not directly expressed
suggested though not directly expressed
S13.Ans. (c)
Sol. The
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Impartial, bribed”. Hence, option (c) is the
most viable answer choice.
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Impartial, bribed”. Hence, option (c) is the
most viable answer choice.
Impartial-
treating all rivals or disputants equally
treating all rivals or disputants equally
Baffle-
totally bewilder or perplex
totally bewilder or perplex
Stimulus- a
thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
Wreck- the
destruction of a ship at sea; a shipwreck
destruction of a ship at sea; a shipwreck
Trivial- of
little value or importance
little value or importance
S14.Ans. (b)
Sol. The
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Opulence, expensive”. Hence, option (b) is
the most viable answer choice.
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Opulence, expensive”. Hence, option (b) is
the most viable answer choice.
Opulence-
great wealth or luxuriousness
great wealth or luxuriousness
Prey- an animal that is hunted and killed by
another for food.
another for food.
Revolt-take
violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel
violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel
S15.Ans. (a)
Sol. The
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Transient, phenomenon”. Hence, option (a) is
the most viable answer choice.
most suitable set of words to fill the blanks to make the sentence
grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful is “Transient, phenomenon”. Hence, option (a) is
the most viable answer choice.
Transient-lasting
only for a short time; impermanent
only for a short time; impermanent
Phenomenon-a
fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose
cause or explanation is in question.
fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose
cause or explanation is in question.
English Quiz For NIACL AO Mains 2024 Exa...
