Comprehension
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
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Bacteria algae and fungi represent the earliest stages in the development of life on earth. They originated in the ocean; now they are found in takes also.
Bacteria, algae and fungi are found in.......also.
- (a)
rivers
- (b)
wells
- (c)
floods
- (d)
lakes
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Any world hereafter means total destruction of our civilization. It is possible as modern weapons of war can destroy even a big nation like India in a few seconds.
- (a)
Modern Weapons of war are powerful to destroy any nation
- (b)
Small nations can escape destruction
- (c)
Big nations only want wars
- (d)
Civilization rise and fall
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Military training is more important for all young men. It displines our life and keeps us prepared to join the army at any time.
Military training is more important...........all youngmen.
- (a)
to
- (b)
for
- (c)
far
- (d)
too
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To read nothing but fiction is like eating nothing but cakes and sweet meats. We need a healthy food for the body. Similarly we have to read serious books for the mind.
- (a)
Eating cakes is good
- (b)
Reading fiction is good for the mind
- (c)
We need serious reading for the mind
- (d)
Sweet meats will keep us healthy
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English is an international language important for its wide spread usage. It does not mean our languages are less important. English has become a medium of communication for its commercial importance.
Our languages are not..........important.
- (a)
little
- (b)
less
- (c)
least
- (d)
a little
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Colour blindness means the inability to distinguish red and green colours, particularly their less bright shades, in dim lights. This is more common among males than in females.
Colour blindness means inability to distinguish..............shades.
- (a)
bright
- (b)
more bright
- (c)
brighter
- (d)
less bright
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Whales can wreck a ship as they have such an enormous strength. They are hunted for oil. They are called marine mammals.
The Marine mammals referred to here are.........
- (a)
ships
- (b)
whales
- (c)
strength
- (d)
wreck
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Each nation indulges in self-glorification in writing books of history. It boasts of its achievements without any limit.
History of a nation means only its........
- (a)
boasting
- (b)
achievement
- (c)
self-glorification
- (d)
indulgence
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Peoples are strangers in new places, but they don't behave like strangers in zoological gardens. they assume familiarity with animals and feel free with them touching of offering them establesPeople feel free with......in Zoos.
- (a)
strangers
- (b)
animals
- (c)
estables
- (d)
familiarity
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Man's contact with nature brings him peace and harmony with all. he can observe all effects of nature and find meaning in their existence.
Man's..........with nature brings him peace.
- (a)
observation
- (b)
meaning
- (c)
contact
- (d)
harmony
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The word Sangam refers to a college or assembly of Tamil scholars. It was supported by Pandya kings of Madurai. It is said that there Sangams lasting for 9,990 years.
Sangam was supported by...................
- (a)
Chera kings
- (b)
Chola kings
- (c)
Pallava kings
- (d)
Pandya kings
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Mahatma Gandhi moved the masses in India Spiritually and launched the freedom struggle. Indians looked on him as the savior of the country. They were drawn towards him as his Satyagraha attracted all.
Gandhiji was popular for his...............
- (a)
Quit India movement
- (b)
Dandi march
- (c)
Satyagraha
- (d)
none of these.
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I left the administrative job and became a teacher. I found happiness in teaching. Teaching is a sacred calling open to people of all castes and creeds.
The writer became a teacher as he.......happiness in it.
- (a)
find
- (b)
found
- (c)
is find
- (d)
has found
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Over confidence wrecks most of us. One must have self confidence and go ahead with what he does and wants to achieve
What wrecks our life is.........
- (a)
confidence
- (b)
over confidence
- (c)
self confidence
- (d)
achievement
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Ants share any food they come across with others. Without hesitation they sacrifice their life if there is any threat to their living place. They work for the community without any selfishness.
Ants serve........for the community.
- (a)
with selfishness
- (b)
without selfishness
- (c)
without hesitation
- (d)
sharing food
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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It has five moons. Though it is bigger than our earth.,it is made up of gas only
the Jupiter belongs to our............
- (a)
galaxy
- (b)
milky way
- (c)
orbit
- (d)
family of asteroids
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The shark is a large killer fish living in sea. It has sharp teeth and pointed fin on its back. It attacks usually swimmers.
The shark................usually swimmers.
- (a)
in attacking
- (b)
attacks
- (c)
attack
- (d)
none of these.
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Computer is an electronic device for storing information. It helps to calculate and analyze. Its sister unit is laptop. It can be carried to any palce.
Computer's sister unit is...............
- (a)
software
- (b)
hardware
- (c)
laptop
- (d)
floppy
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Mumbai is the financial capital of India though it is ranked next to New Delhi. major industrial as well as business activities are centred in and around Mumbai only. It does not mean that other metropolitan cities are no match to it in many aspects
- (a)
Mumbai enjoys reputation as a financial capital only
- (b)
New Delhi is overtaking Mumbai in many ways.
- (c)
Mumbai is a leading business centre
- (d)
Other cities also are equally comparable with Mumbai.
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Lions are found in India and Africa. They belong to the cat family. The lion is called the king of the forest. Its mane gives to it a beautiful look.
Lions are...........animals
- (a)
domestic
- (b)
wild
- (c)
bold
- (d)
shy
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Rig Veda is the earliest among the Vedas. It is a collection of devotional songs offered of various gods. The famous Gayatri Matra finds a place in it.
The earliest Veda is.............
- (a)
Yajur Veda
- (b)
Sama Veda
- (c)
Rig Veda
- (d)
Athervana Veda
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Kangaroo is an Australian animal. it has strong back legs. It moves by jumping. The female carries its young in a fold of flesh on the front of its body.
Kangaroo is a...........
- (a)
mammal
- (b)
marsupial
- (c)
man-eater
- (d)
marine creature
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The Tsunami that hit in 2004 caused much destruction to human lives and property. The relief measures were not adequate.
The relief measures................
- (a)
was not adequate
- (b)
was not more adequate
- (c)
is not adequate
- (d)
were not adequate
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The Storms that blow across the world get their names depending upon their origin. The Storm originating from the Pacific Ocean is called Hurricane. The storm starting from the Indian Ocean is Cyclone.
The name of the storm from the Pacific Ocean is .........
- (a)
Cyclone
- (b)
Hurricane
- (c)
blow
- (d)
ocean
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Indian became Independent in 1947. It has Made tremendous achievement in all fields in a short period. It shows how potential we are, India will be a great soon.
Indian shows how potential we .............
- (a)
are
- (b)
was
- (c)
will be
- (d)
would be
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Butterflies have a long thin body and four coloured wings.They are usually found in rural areas.From the insect's name a style of swimming is called butterfly stroke.
A way of swimming is called.........
- (a)
butterfly strike
- (b)
butterfly beat
- (c)
butterfly stroke
- (d)
none of these
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Frog is an amphibian living on water or near water.It is a small animal with cold blood and smooth skin.It has no tail.It jumps using its long back legs.
The frog is called an...........
- (a)
cold blood animal
- (b)
amphibian
- (c)
long legged animals
- (d)
none of these
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Students suffer from the examination mania when examinations approach. teachers and parents must educate them to prepare themselves mentally as there nothing to gain worrying about them.
Students seem to suffer from some...............when examination approach.
- (a)
mental illness
- (b)
phycological effect
- (c)
mania
- (d)
sickness
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Vampires rise from graves and suck the blood of females turning them into vampires.This is the picture of the vampires presented in the Hollywood movies.The term refers to a tropical bat sucking the blood of other animals.
Vampire means a...........also
- (a)
ghost
- (b)
ghoul
- (c)
bat
- (d)
none of these
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There are many popular hill stations in our country. Kulu Manali is one of the most popular of them as it is situated on the Himalayas. It should not be confused with the Manali, a suburb of Chennai.
On of the most popular summer resorts is................ in our country
- (a)
Manali
- (b)
Manali New Town
- (c)
Munnar
- (d)
Kulu Manali