11 English Vocabulary • Vocabulary English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the correct option: Only a complete paradigm shift can ___ the deeply entrenched bureaucratic inertia. सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. discourage discourage B. dislodge dislodge C. disillusion disillusion D. persuasion persuasion उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B English explanation is provided in the English version. “Dislodge” means to remove something from an established or firmly fixed position. It appropriately describes overcoming deeply entrenched bureaucratic inertia.
12 English Vocabulary • Spelling English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the correctly spelt name of the field that studies the psychological effects of drugs. सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. Psychopharmacolgy Psychopharmacolgy B. Psychopharmacology Psychopharmacology C. Psychopharmocology Psychopharmocology D. Psychopharmecology Psychopharmecology उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B English explanation is provided in the English version. “Psychopharmacology” is the correct spelling. It is the scientific study of the effects of drugs on mood, sensation, thinking and behaviour.
13 English Vocabulary • Spelling English-only question. Refer to the English version. Identify the misspelt word. सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. Perseverance Perseverance B. Supersede Supersede C. Privillage Privillage D. Mischievous Mischievous उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation 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.
14 English Vocabulary • 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. सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved 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. उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation 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.
15 English Vocabulary • Idioms and Phrases English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “leave no stone unturned.” सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved 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 उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation 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.
16 English Vocabulary • Antonyms English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the most appropriate antonym of the word “POLYMATHIC.” सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. Intellectual Intellectual B. Uninformed Uninformed C. Skilled Skilled D. Saintly Saintly उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation 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.
17 English Vocabulary • Antonyms English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the most appropriate antonym of the word “EULOGY.” सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. Panegyric Panegyric B. Tributary Tributary C. Castigation Castigation D. Pronunciation Pronunciation उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation 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.
18 English Vocabulary • Homonyms English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word “bailey”: The researcher cited a bailey in Norman defensive design. सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. Bailey presented the findings on Norman fortifications at the seminar. Bailey presented the findings on Norman fortifications at the seminar. B. The outer bailey encircled the motte and was guarded by watchtowers. The outer bailey encircled the motte and was guarded by watchtowers. C. The soldiers retreated into the bailey when the main gate collapsed. The soldiers retreated into the bailey when the main gate collapsed. D. A wooden palisade was raised around the bailey for extra protection. A wooden palisade was raised around the bailey for extra protection. उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A English explanation is provided in the English version. In Norman fortification, a “bailey” is an enclosed courtyard of a castle. In option A, “Bailey” is used as a person's proper name. The same form therefore carries a different meaning.
19 English Vocabulary • Idioms and Phrases English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “blow a fuse.” सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. To slip away quietly To slip away quietly B. To vanish suddenly To vanish suddenly C. To become suddenly angry To become suddenly angry D. To manage a situation smartly To manage a situation smartly उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. To “blow a fuse” means to lose one's temper or become suddenly and extremely angry.
20 English Vocabulary • Vocabulary English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the correct option: The new rules, though seemingly driven by fiscal necessity, were actually a covert move to ___ dissent under “austerity.” सेव करें Save सेव्ड Saved A. quell quell B. impugn impugn C. swell swell D. rebut rebut उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A English explanation is provided in the English version. “Quell” means to suppress, put an end to or forcibly overcome something. It correctly conveys the intended meaning of suppressing dissent.