English MCQs for Railway

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English Language and Comprehension • Incorrect Spelling

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Identify the misspelt word.

A. Perseverance Perseverance B. Supersede Supersede C. Privillage Privillage D. Mischievous Mischievous

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

English explanation is provided in the English version.

“Privillage” is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is “privilege.” The other three words are correctly spelt.

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English Language and Comprehension • Homonyms

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word “gules”: The prince's gules stood out clearly on the family coat of arms.

A. The shield displayed gules and argent in bold patterns. The shield displayed gules and argent in bold patterns. B. The cook served a dish with a sauce of rich gules and cumin. The cook served a dish with a sauce of rich gules and cumin. C. The gules trim on the banner represented a warrior tradition. The gules trim on the banner represented a warrior tradition. D. The guide described the meaning of gules to the audience. The guide described the meaning of gules to the audience.

सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

English explanation is provided in the English version.

In the original sentence, “gules” is a heraldic term for the colour red. The supplied answer key identifies option B as using the word with a different intended meaning.

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English Language and Comprehension • Sentence Improvement

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the most suitable replacement for the incorrect part: The teacher asked to the student to submit the papers.

A. asked the student that submit the papers asked the student that submit the papers B. requested the student to submit papers requested the student to submit papers C. asked the student to submit the papers asked the student to submit the papers D. told to the student submit papers told to the student submit papers

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

English explanation is provided in the English version.

The verb “ask” takes a direct object without the preposition “to,” followed by a to-infinitive. The correct construction is “asked the student to submit the papers.”

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English Language and Comprehension • Idioms and Phrases

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “leave no stone unturned.”

A. To keep shifting from one place to another repeatedly To keep shifting from one place to another repeatedly B. To make every possible effort to achieve a goal To make every possible effort to achieve a goal C. To remain quiet as a form of protest To remain quiet as a form of protest D. To obey someone without questioning To obey someone without questioning

सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

English explanation is provided in the English version.

To “leave no stone unturned” means to try every possible method or make every possible effort to achieve something.

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English Language and Comprehension • Sentence Rearrangement

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. One effective approach is to broaden energy options by moving away from fossil fuels towards renewables such as solar, wind and geothermal energy. 2. To reduce the severe impacts of climate change, nations must sharply cut dependence on high-carbon energy generation. 3. This transition not only lowers greenhouse-gas output but also improves air quality and creates new economic possibilities. 4. In addition, measures that encourage energy efficiency in buildings and transport can further reduce total energy use.

A. 2, 1, 3, 4 2, 1, 3, 4 B. 1, 2, 4, 3 1, 2, 4, 3 C. 3, 1, 4, 2 3, 1, 4, 2 D. 2, 3, 1, 4 2, 3, 1, 4

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

English explanation is provided in the English version.

Sentence 2 introduces the need to reduce dependence on high-carbon energy. Sentence 1 presents renewable energy as a solution, sentence 3 explains its benefits, and sentence 4 adds energy efficiency as another measure. Therefore, the order is 2, 1, 3, 4.

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English Language and Comprehension • Antonyms

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the most appropriate antonym of the word “POLYMATHIC.”

A. Intellectual Intellectual B. Uninformed Uninformed C. Skilled Skilled D. Saintly Saintly

सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

English explanation is provided in the English version.

“Polymathic” describes a person possessing knowledge or expertise in many different subjects. “Uninformed,” meaning lacking knowledge, is the most appropriate antonym.

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English Language and Comprehension • Antonyms

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the most appropriate antonym of the word “EULOGY.”

A. Panegyric Panegyric B. Tributary Tributary C. Castigation Castigation D. Pronunciation Pronunciation

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

English explanation is provided in the English version.

A “eulogy” is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone. “Castigation,” meaning severe criticism or reprimand, is its most appropriate antonym.

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English Language and Comprehension • Active and Passive Voice

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Convert the following sentence from passive voice to active voice: It has been claimed that important data was being disclosed by employees within the firm.

A. Someone has claimed that employees were disclosing important data within the firm. Someone has claimed that employees were disclosing important data within the firm. B. Important data had been disclosed by employees, it is claimed. Important data had been disclosed by employees, it is claimed. C. Employees have allegedly been disclosing important data within the firm. Employees have allegedly been disclosing important data within the firm. D. The firm was allegedly disclosing employee's data. The firm was allegedly disclosing employee's data.

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

English explanation is provided in the English version.

The impersonal passive “It has been claimed” becomes “Someone has claimed,” while “data was being disclosed by employees” becomes “employees were disclosing data.” Option A preserves both meanings and tenses.

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English Language and Comprehension • Sentence Rearrangement

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Rearrange the following sentences to form a logical passage: 1. The team examined the feedback results. 2. The findings were applied to enhance the customer journey. 3. A focused promotional campaign was designed. 4. The information was gathered through multiple sources.

A. 1-4-3-2 1-4-3-2 B. 3-1-2-4 3-1-2-4 C. 4-3-1-2 4-3-1-2 D. 4-1-3-2 4-1-3-2

सही उत्तर: D Correct Answer: D

English explanation is provided in the English version.

Information is first gathered from multiple sources, after which the team examines the feedback. A focused campaign is then designed, and the findings are ultimately applied to improve the customer journey. Thus, the order is 4-1-3-2.

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English Language and Comprehension • Direct and Indirect Speech

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into direct speech: The manager told the staff that due dates must be met strictly.

A. “Due dates must be met strictly,” said the manager. “Due dates must be met strictly,” said the manager. B. “You should meet the due dates strictly,” said the manager. “You should meet the due dates strictly,” said the manager. C. “Meet the due dates strictly,” the manager said. “Meet the due dates strictly,” the manager said. D. “Due dates are to be met,” said the manager. “Due dates are to be met,” said the manager.

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

English explanation is provided in the English version.

The reported statement contains the modal “must” and a passive construction. Option A retains both elements in direct speech: “Due dates must be met strictly.”

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