1. What type of noun the word ‘bravery’ is in the sentence—”The soldiers were rewarded for their bravery”?
[A] Common noun
[B] Proper noun
[C] Pronoun
[D] Abstract noun
The correct answer is: [D] Abstract noun
Explanation:
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns can be classified into different types, such as common nouns, proper nouns, pronouns, and abstract nouns.
- Common Noun: Names general people, places, or things (e.g., soldier, city, book).
- Proper Noun: Names specific people, places, or things and is always capitalized (e.g., John, London, Google).
- Pronoun: Replaces a noun in a sentence (e.g., he, she, it, they).
- Abstract Noun: Refers to ideas, qualities, or emotions that cannot be seen or touched (e.g., bravery, love, happiness).
In the given sentence, ‘bravery’ refers to a quality or characteristic of the soldiers. Since bravery is an idea or emotion rather than a physical object, it is classified as an abstract noun.
Abstract Noun in a Sentence:
- Her kindness made everyone feel welcome. (Here, “kindness” is an abstract noun because it represents a quality.)
- The success of the project depended on teamwork. (“Success” and “teamwork” are abstract nouns.)
2. What is a female dog called?
[A] Nanny
[B] Bitch
[C] Doe
[D] Filly
The correct answer is: [B] Bitch
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
[A] Nanny – This term refers to a caregiver, usually for children, and is not used for female dogs.
[C] Doe – A doe is a term used for female deer, rabbits, or goats, not dogs.
[D] Filly – A filly is a young female horse, not a dog.
3. A person whose job is to cut men’s hair is called
[A] butcher
[B] dresser
[C] barber
[D] curator
The correct answer is: [C] Barber
A barber is a professional who specializes in cutting, trimming, and styling men’s hair.
[A] Butcher – A butcher is a person who prepares and sells meat. This profession is unrelated to cutting hair.
[B] Dresser – While “dresser” can sometimes refer to someone who helps with clothing or stage costumes, it is not a common term for someone who cuts hair.
[D] Curator – A curator is responsible for managing and overseeing collections in museums, galleries, or libraries. This has no connection to hair-cutting.
4. Which of the following is not correct?
[A] Thirteen
[B] Fourteen
[C] Forty
[D] Ninty
5. Choose the correct idiom from below to fill in the blank:
“The rebels ____ their arms.”
[A] laid out
[B] laid up
[C] laid by
[D] laid down
The correct answer is: [D] laid down.
Explanation:
The idiom “laid down their arms” means that the rebels stopped fighting or surrendered their weapons. It’s a common expression used to describe the act of ceasing hostilities or giving up the means of fighting.
Now, let’s break down the other options and why they don’t fit the context:
[A] laid out: This phrase generally means to arrange something neatly or spread it out. It doesn’t relate to surrendering weapons or ceasing fighting.
[B] laid up: This idiom is typically used to describe someone who is resting or recovering, especially from an illness or injury. It doesn’t fit in the context of giving up weapons.
[C] laid by: This phrase means to set something aside for future use, such as saving money or putting something aside for later. It’s not used in the context of surrendering or stopping an action like fighting.
6. Choose the correct option from below to complete the English proverb:
“Beauty is in the eyes of the ____.”
[A] beautiful
[B] beholder
[C] stranger
[D] believer
The correct option to complete the proverb is [B] beholder.
7. What is the antonym of ‘bitter’?
[A] Brutal
[B] Intense
[C] Sweet
[D] Harsh
Explanation:
- Bitter typically refers to a taste that is sharp, unpleasant, or sour, often associated with things like unsweetened chocolate or certain medicines. It can also describe an emotionally harsh or resentful attitude.
Let’s look at each option:
- [A] Brutal: This word means harsh or cruel, which doesn’t really relate to the taste of “bitter,” nor does it serve as an opposite.
- [B] Intense: This word refers to something that is extreme or powerful, but it doesn’t serve as a clear antonym for “bitter,” which focuses more on the nature of the taste or feeling.
- [C] Sweet: This is the correct answer. Sweet is the opposite of bitter in terms of taste. While “bitter” is unpleasant or sharp, “sweet” refers to a pleasant, sugary taste.
- [D] Harsh: This refers to something rough, severe, or unpleasant, which could be emotionally related to the word “bitter,” but it’s not a direct antonym in the context of taste.
Correct Answer:
[C] Sweet
This is the best choice because “sweet” directly contrasts with “bitter” when talking about flavors or sensations.
8. What is a group of sheep called?
[A] Swarm
[B] Pride
[C] Fleet
[D] Flock
9. What is the meaning of ‘decipher’?
[A] Derive
[B] Deride
[C] Design
[D] Decode
10. What is the diminutive form of ‘river’?
[A] Rivulet
[B] Riverine
[C] Reverie
[D] Rivset
11. Which one of the following is the largest continent of the world?
[A] Asia
[B] Europe
[C] Africa
[D] North America
12. What is the old name of Guwahati?
[A] Kamrup
[B] Kamatapur
[C] Pragjyotishpur
[D] Narakachal
13. Who among the following American astronauts is now stranded in space due to a technical problem?
[A] Sally Ride
[B] Peggy Whitson
[C] Sunita Williams
[D] Eileen Collins
14. Where will the next Summer Olympic Games be held in 2028?
[A] Brisbane
[B] Los Angeles
[C] New Delhi
[D] London
15. Who wrote the book, Freedom at Midnight?
[A] Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Ruskin Bond
[C] Tom Franklin and Beth Ann Fennelly
[D] Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins
16. Who was the last King of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam?
[A] Pramatta Singha
[B] Chandrakanta Singha
[C] Chakradhwaj Singha
[D] Purandar Singha
17. What is the full form of LPG?
[A] Luminant Petroleum Gas
[B] Liquefied Petroleum Gas
[C] Liquidated Petrol Gas
[D] Liquefied Propylene Gas
18. Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?
[A] Lok Sabha Speaker
[B] Leader of the House
[C] Vice President of India
[D] Seniormost member of Rajya Sabha
19. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra?
[A] 24
[B] 20
[C] 12
[D] 40
20. Where is the Headquarters of UNESCO located?
[A] Paris
[B] New York
[C] Geneva
[D] Zurich
21. Malaria is caused by a type of
[A] bacteria
[B] virus
[C] protozoa
[D] fungus
22. Which of the following is not a property of metal?
[A] Malleable
[B] Lustrous
[C] Ductile
[D] Non-sonorous
23. Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
[A] Cow dung
[B] Coal
[C] Firewood
[D] Beeswax
24. Which of the following is the male reproductive part of a flower?
[A] Petal
[B] Sepal
[C] Stamen
[D] Pistil
25. Nucleolus is found in which part of a cell?
[A] Nucleus
[B] Cytoplasm
[C] Cell membrane
[D] Mitochondria
26. Chlorophyll pigment present in the leaves of green plants is essential for
[A] respiration
[B] osmosis
[C] photosynthesis
[D] transportation of minerals
27. The animals which give birth to young ones directly are called
[A] nulliparous animals
[B] viviparous animals
[C] oviparous animals
[D] multiparous animals
28. A force can change
[A] the mass of an object
[B] the inertia of an object
[C] time period
[D] the state of motion
29. Sound needs ____ for propagation.
[A] a medium
[B] a vacuum
[C] a force
[D] heat energy
30. Angle of incidence of light on a mirror is always equal to the
[A] angle of refraction
[B] angle of reflection
[C] angle of total reflection
[D] critical angle
31. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
[A] Oxygen
[B] Nitrogen
[C] Carbon dioxide
[D] Helium
32. Diamond is a form of
[A] silicon
[B] carbon
[C] gold
[D] platinum
33. When hydrochloric acid reacts with the alkali sodium hydroxide, which of the following is produced?
[A] Hydrogen gas
[B] Sodium peroxide
[C] Sodium chloride
[D] Sodium bicarbonate
34. Which of the following hormones reduces blood sugar in our body?
[A] Thyroxine
[B] Cortisol
[C] Testosterone
[D] Insulin
35. How many chambers are there in a human heart?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
36. What is the name of the disease caused by rabies virus?
[A] Hydrophobia
[B] Poliomyelitis
[C] Chikungunya
[D] Dengue
37. Which of the following is a ductless gland?
[A] Salivary gland
[B] Liver
[C] Pituitary gland
[D] Mammary gland
38. Kidney is a part of
[A] digestive system
[B] excretory system
[C] immune system
[D] None of the above
39. The deficiency of vitamin C in our body causes
[A] beriberi
[B] scurvy
[C] rickets
[D] haemophilia
40. Which of the following is a communicable disease?
[A] Hypertension
[B] Cancer
[C] Diabetes mellitus
[D] Measles
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