Q1. Which of the following countries does Brazil not share international boundary with?
(A) Chile
(B) Argentina
(C) Paraguay
(D) Peru
Answer: (A)
Exp: Brazil shares land borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. Among the given options, Chile is therefore the correct answer. Brazil borders 10 South American countries.
Q2. Who is considered as ‘the father of zero’ ?
(A) Chitragupta
(B) Brahmadutta
(C) Varahamihira
(D) Aryabhatta
Answer: (D)
Exp: Aryabhata is commonly credited in Indian mathematical tradition with major early work on zero and the decimal place-value system. His Aryabhatiya was composed around 499 CE.
Q3. Between which two major water bodies does the Suez Canal lie?
(A) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
(B) Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
(C) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
(D) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. It opened in 1869 and provides a major sea route between Europe and Asia without sailing around Africa.
Q4. The Ajan Peer Dargah is located in which district of Assam?
(A) Dhemaji
(B) Sivasagar
(C) Jorhat
(D) Dibrugarh
Answer: (B)
Exp: The Ajan Peer Dargah is at Saraguri Chapori in Sivasagar district, Assam. Ajan Fakir was a 17th-century Sufi saint associated with the Assamese Zikir tradition.
Q5. Who discovered Penicillin?
(A) Edward Jenner
(B) Alexander Fleming
(C) Louis Pasteur
(D) Isaac Newton
Answer: (B)
Exp: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 after observing that a mould of Penicillium inhibited bacterial growth. Penicillin later became one of the first widely used antibiotics.
Q6. As on January 1, 2024, who is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Reliance Group?
(A) Dhirubhai Ambani
(B) Anil Ambani
(C) Akash Ambani
(D) Mukesh Ambani
Answer: (D)
Exp: As on 1 January 2024, the answer keyed in the paper is Mukesh Ambani. He is chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited and is the leading figure of the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group.
Q7. The 2024 Summer Olympics was held in
(A) Tokyo
(B) London
(C) Paris
(D) Seoul
Answer: (C)
Exp: The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, from 26 July to 11 August 2024. Paris became the second city, after London, to host the Summer Olympics three times.
Q8. By which community of Assam is the Tusu Puja celebrated?
(A) Tai-Ahom
(B) Sonowal Kachari
(C) Tea garden community
(D) Karbi
Answer: (C)
Exp: Tusu Puja is associated in Assam with the tea garden community, especially in tea-garden areas. It is traditionally observed around Poush/Magh, with January observances documented in Assam.
Q9. Arjuna Award is awarded for excellence in
(A) sports
(B) cinema
(C) literature
(D) tribal art
Answer: (A)
Exp: The Arjuna Award recognises outstanding achievement in sports and games. It was instituted in 1961 and is named after Arjuna, the celebrated archer of the Mahabharata.
Q10. Leonardo da Vinci was from which country?
(A) France
(B) Germany
(C) England
(D) Italy
Answer: (D)
Exp: Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance artist, scientist and inventor. He was born in 1452 in the Republic of Florence and is famous for works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
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Q11. Which of the following is a hill district of Assam?
(A) Cachar
(B) Dima Hasao
(C) Karimganj
(D) Golaghat
Answer: (B)
Exp: Dima Hasao is one of Assam’s two hill districts, along with Karbi Anglong. It was formerly known as North Cachar Hills and was renamed Dima Hasao in 2010.
Q12. Who is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’ ?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(C) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(D) Radha Govinda Baruah
Answer: (B)
Exp: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is popularly called the Iron Man of India for his role in national integration and the political integration of princely states after independence. He served as India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
Q13. How many spokes are there in the Chakra of our National Flag?
(A) 24
(B) 36
(C) 18
(D) 32
Answer: (A)
Exp: The Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag has 24 spokes. It represents the Dharma Chakra and appears in navy blue at the centre of the white band of the tricolour.
Q14. Who is presently the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of India?
(A) Narendra Modi
(B) Rajnath Singh
(C) Droupadi Murmu
(D) Anil Chauhan
Answer: (C)
Exp: The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces. Article 53(2) of the Constitution places the supreme command of the Defence Forces in the President, while the armed forces function under the constitutional executive framework.
Q15. As on 1st of January, 2024, which two countries are at war?
(A) Israel and Saudi Arabia
(B) Russia and Ukraine
(C) India and Pakistan
(D) North Korea and Vietnam
Answer: (B)
Exp: As on 1 January 2024, Russia and Ukraine were at war. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, escalating the conflict that had begun in 2014.
Q16. Which of the following countries has ‘Ngultrum’ as its currency?
(A) Myanmar
(B) Indonesia
(C) Bhutan
(D) Vietnam
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Ngultrum is the currency of Bhutan. It is subdivided into 100 chhertum and is maintained at parity with the Indian rupee.
Q17. In which sport did Lovlina Borgohain win an Olympic medal?
(A) Wrestling
(B) Judo
(C) Taekwondo
(D) Boxing
Answer: (D)
Exp: Lovlina Borgohain won an Olympic bronze medal in boxing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021. She competed in the women’s welterweight category.
Q18. The poem collection Xugondhi Pokhila was written by
(A) Nabakanta Baruah
(B) Hiren Bhattacharyya
(C) Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi
(D) Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya
Answer: (B)
Exp: Xugondhi Pokhila is a poetry collection associated with Assamese poet Hiren Bhattacharyya. He is one of the best-known modern Assamese poets and was popularly known as Hiru-da.
Q19. Which sport is the term ‘Ring’ associated with?
(A) Boxing
(B) Football
(C) Swimming
(D) Volleyball
Answer: (A)
Exp: The term ring is strongly associated with boxing. A boxing ring is the roped square in which professional and amateur boxing contests are conducted.
Q20. Which of the following movies was not made by Bhabendra Nath Saikia?
(A) Krishnachura
(B) Agnisnaan
(C) Kolahal
(D) Sandhya Raag
Answer: (A)
Exp: The paper’s answer is Krishnachura. Bhabendra Nath Saikia directed films including Sandhya Raag, Anirban, Agnisnaan, Kolahal, Sarothi, Abartan and Itihas; Krishnachura is not in his directorial filmography.
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Q21. As on December 31, 2023, which of the following was the highest denomination currency note of India?
(A) R 2,000
(B) R 1,000
(C) R 20,000
(D) R 5,000
Answer: (A)
Exp: As on 31 December 2023, the highest-denomination Indian currency note was the ₹2,000 note. The Reserve Bank of India announced its withdrawal from circulation in May 2023, but it continued as legal tender during the exchange/deposit process in 2023.
Q22. ‘Dokhona’ is the traditional dress for women of which community?
(A) Tiwa
(B) Khamti
(C) Muttock
(D) Bodo
Answer: (D)
Exp: Dokhona is the traditional dress widely associated with women of the Bodo community of Assam and adjoining areas. It is an important part of Bodo traditional attire and cultural identity.
Q23. Maniram Dewan was involved in which of the following?
(A) Peasants Uprising of Patharughat
(B) Phulaguri Dhewa
(C) 1857 Rebellion
(D) Quit India Movement
Answer: (C)
Exp: Maniram Dewan took part in the Rebellion of 1857 in Assam against British rule. He was executed by the British at Jorhat on 26 February 1858 along with Piyali Barua.
Q24. Name the State in which the Thar Desert is located.
(A) Punjab
(B) Haryana
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Maharashtra
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Thar Desert, also called the Great Indian Desert, lies mainly in Rajasthan. It extends westward into Pakistan and is bounded broadly by the Aravalli Range, Punjab plains and the Indus region.
Q25. Looking from Assam, in which general direction is New Delhi located?
(A) North-East
(B) West
(C) South-West
(D) South
Answer: (B)
Exp: From Assam, New Delhi lies generally to the west. The directional relationship is based on the relative longitude and latitude of Assam and Delhi; the question asks for the general direction rather than a precise bearing.
Q26. “A person who sets up a business, taking on financial risk in the hope of profit” is termed as
(A) capitalist
(B) entrepreneur
(C) businessman
(D) investor
Answer: (B)
Exp: A person who establishes a business while taking financial risk in expectation of profit is an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship involves identifying an opportunity, organising resources and bearing business risk.
Q27. Which of the following rivers flows from South to North?
(A) Subansiri
(B) Manas
(C) Kopili
(D) Ranganadi
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Kopili River is the correct answer in the paper. It originates in Meghalaya and flows northward into Assam before joining the Brahmaputra system; the river is an important tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Q28. The Assamese food item ‘Hurum’ is prepared from
(A) Tal jaggery
(B) betel leaves
(C) bamboo shoots
(D) Bora rice
Answer: (D)
Exp: Hurum is a traditional Assamese puffed-rice preparation made from Bora rice (sticky/glutinous rice). Bora-based foods are particularly associated with Assamese culinary traditions and festivals such as Magh Bihu.
Q29. A distinguishing characteristic of trade at Jonbeel Mela is
(A) only banana is traded
(B) women are not permitted
(C) buffalo fight
(D) barter system
Answer: (D)
Exp: A distinctive feature of Jonbeel Mela is the barter system. The historic three-day fair near Jagiroad in Assam brings communities together for exchange of goods without necessarily using money.
Q30. Dhokla and Fafda are traditional snacks of which State?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Punjab
(C) Gujarat
(D) Goa
Answer: (C)
Exp: Dhokla and Fafda are iconic snacks of Gujarat. Dhokla is a steamed fermented preparation, while fafda is a crisp gram-flour snack commonly associated with Gujarati cuisine.
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Q31. Which of the following is the Lower House of the Parliament of India?
(A) Vidhan Sabha
(B) Rajya Sabha
(C) Lok Sabha
(D) Vidhan Parishad
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Lok Sabha is the Lower House of Parliament; the Rajya Sabha is the Upper House. The constitutional framework for Parliament is primarily contained in Part V, Chapter II, including Articles 79–122.
Q32. Which of the following States is known to have highest coal reserves?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Karnataka
(D) Mizoram
Answer: (A)
Exp: For this examination, the keyed answer is Jharkhand, a major coal-producing and coal-bearing state of India. Important coalfields include Jharia, Bokaro and the North/South Karanpura coalfields; state-wise reserve rankings can vary with the inventory year and classification used.
Q33. Maibong was the capital of which kingdom?
(A) Koch Kingdom
(B) Dimasa Kingdom
(C) Chutiya Kingdom
(D) Kamata Kingdom
Answer: (B)
Exp: Maibong was the capital of the medieval Dimasa Kachari Kingdom. It is in present-day Dima Hasao district and contains important archaeological remains associated with the Dimasa rulers.
Q34. Dandi Yatra was a part of the
(A) Quit India Movement
(B) Non-Cooperation Movement
(C) Civil Disobedience Movement
(D) Purna Swaraj
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Dandi Yatra was part of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Mahatma Gandhi began the Salt March from Sabarmati Ashram on 12 March 1930, reaching Dandi on 6 April 1930 and breaking the colonial salt law.
Q35. Which of the following is not the name of a district of Assam?
(A) West Goalpara
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) South Salmara-Mankachar
(D) West Karbi Anglong
Answer: (A)
Exp: West Goalpara is not an official district name of Assam. The state has Goalpara, while West Karbi Anglong, Kamrup Metropolitan and South Salmara-Mankachar are recognised district names.
Q36. Which State lies towards the North of Assam?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Sikkim
(D) Nagaland
Answer: (A)
Exp: Arunachal Pradesh lies to the north of Assam. Assam shares an inter-state boundary with Arunachal Pradesh along much of its northern side; Meghalaya is mainly to the south and Nagaland to the east/southeast.
Q37. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?
(A) Right to equality
(B) Right to freedom
(C) Right to digital information
(D) Right to constitutional remedies
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Right to digital information is not one of the Fundamental Rights expressly guaranteed in Part III. Fundamental Rights include equality, freedom, protection against exploitation, freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and constitutional remedies under Articles 12–35.
Q38. Which is the capital city of the United States of America?
(A) New York
(B) Washington, DC
(C) Chicago
(D) San Francisco
Answer: (B)
Exp: The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia. It was established as the national capital in the late 18th century and is distinct from the state of Washington.
Q39. Who composed the poem Korotolo Komolo?
(A) Nilamoni Phukan
(B) Mahapurush Madhavdev
(C) Srimanta Sankardev
(D) Nabakanta Baruah
Answer: (C)
Exp: The official answer key identifies Srimanta Sankardev as the composer of Korotolo Komolo. Sankardev (1449–1568) was the central saint-scholar of Assam’s Neo-Vaishnavite movement and a major contributor to Assamese literature, music and drama.
Q40. Magh Bihu is a festival celebrated in which month?
(A) April
(B) January
(C) October
(D) March
Answer: (B)
Exp: Magh Bihu, also called Bhogali Bihu, is celebrated in January, around the Assamese month of Magh. It marks the end of the harvest season and is associated with feasting, community celebrations and Meji/Bhela Ghar traditions.
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Q41. What was the real name of Mahatma Gandhi?
(A) Mohandas Kumar Gandhi
(B) Mohansingh Karamchand Gandhi
(C) Mohandas Karamsingh Gandhi
(D) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Answer: (D)
Exp: Mahatma Gandhi’s full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2 October 1869 at Porbandar and led major phases of India’s freedom movement through non-violent mass mobilisation.
Q42. Who was involved in the Kalinga War?
(A) Ashoka
(B) Bimbisara
(C) Bindusara
(D) Samudragupta
Answer: (A)
Exp: The Kalinga War was fought by Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire around 261 BCE. The war’s destruction deeply affected Ashoka and contributed to his later patronage of Buddhism and policy of Dhamma.
Q43. Who was the first Mughal emperor?
(A) Humayun
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Babur
(D) Akbar
Answer: (C)
Exp: Babur was the first Mughal emperor. He defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, establishing Mughal rule in northern India.
Q44. When was Bangladesh created?
(A) 1947
(B) 1962
(C) 1951
(D) 1971
Answer: (D)
Exp: Bangladesh emerged as an independent country in 1971. The Bangladesh Liberation War culminated in Pakistani forces surrendering in Dhaka on 16 December 1971.
Q45. Identify the incorrect pair of State and capital city of India.
(A) Uttarakhand : Mussoorie
(B) West Bengal : Kolkata
(C) Chhattisgarh : Raipur
(D) Goa : Panaji
Answer: (A)
Exp: Mussoorie is not the capital of Uttarakhand. Dehradun is the winter capital and Gairsain is the summer capital, while Mussoorie is a major hill station and tourist town.
Q46. Which of the following positions is appointed by the President of India?
(A) The Governor of a State
(B) The Chief Minister of a State
(C) The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
(D) The Cabinet Minister of a State
Answer: (A)
Exp: The Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India. Article 155 provides that the Governor is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal; the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor.
Q47. Which statement is not correct?
(A) Visakhapatnam is a port city of Andhra Pradesh.
(B) Narmada is a river.
(C) Kanchenjunga is a Himalayan peak.
(D) Chilika Lake is in Gujarat.
Answer: (D)
Exp: The incorrect statement is that Chilika Lake is in Gujarat. Chilika is a famous brackish-water lagoon on the coast of Odisha and is one of India’s important wetland ecosystems.
Q48. Which material is the ‘Gogona’ made of ?
(A) Bamboo
(B) Terra-cotta
(C) Copper
(D) Buffalo horn
Answer: (A)
Exp: The Assamese Gogona is traditionally made from bamboo. It is a small vibrating jaw-harp-like folk instrument associated particularly with Bihu music and Assamese cultural performance.
Q49. Which country did Nelson Mandela belong to?
(A) Brazil
(B) Switzerland
(C) South Africa
(D) Argentina
Answer: (C)
Exp: Nelson Mandela belonged to South Africa. He became the country’s first democratically elected Black president in 1994 after the end of apartheid and served one presidential term.
Q50. Which continent is the Sahara Desert located in?
(A) Australia
(B) Africa
(C) Europe
(D) Asia
Answer: (B)
Exp: The Sahara Desert is located in Africa. It stretches across much of North Africa and is the world’s largest hot desert.
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Q51. Which country is known as the ‘Gift of the Nile’?
(A) Egypt
(B) Lebanon
(C) Israel
(D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: (A)
Exp: Egypt is traditionally called the Gift of the Nile because the Nile’s annual water and sediment supported agriculture and settlement in an otherwise largely arid region. The phrase is famously associated with the Greek historian Herodotus.
Q52. Which vitamin is vital for bones and teeth?
(A) Vitamin D
(B) Vitamin B
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin A
Answer: (A)
Exp: Vitamin D is vital for healthy bones and teeth because it helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate. Deficiency can cause disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
Q53. The normal blood pressure reading for an adult human is
(A) 65/85 mm Hg
(B) 95/155 mm Hg
(C) 80/120 mm Hg
(D) 65/140 mm Hg
Answer: (C)
Exp: The standard reference for normal adult blood pressure is approximately 120/80 mm Hg. The paper’s option C prints the pair as 80/120 mm Hg, but the official answer key marks C, indicating that the intended normal reading is 120/80 mm Hg.
Q54. Which of the following IPL teams did Mahendra Singh Dhoni captain?
(A) Mumbai Indians
(B) Chennai Super Kings
(C) Rajasthan Royals
(D) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Answer: (B)
Exp: Mahendra Singh Dhoni captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League. Under his captaincy, CSK won multiple IPL titles and became one of the league’s most successful franchises.
Q55. As on 1st of January, 2024, who is the Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development of Assam?
(A) Chandra Mohan Patwari
(B) Ranjeet Kumar Dass
(C) Atul Bora
(D) Urkhao Gwra Brahma
Answer: (B)
Exp: As on 1 January 2024, the paper keys Ranjeet Kumar Dass as Assam’s Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development. He is a senior BJP politician from Assam and has held several ministerial responsibilities in the state government.
Q56. Who wrote the book Runs and Ruins?
(A) Kapil Dev
(B) Ravi Shastri
(C) Sachin Tendulkar
(D) Sunil Gavaskar
Answer: (D)
Exp: Runs ’n Ruins was written by former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar was India’s opening batsman and became the first player to reach 10,000 Test runs in 1987.
Q57. In which language was Munshi Premchand’s novel Godaan written?
(A) Urdu
(B) Konkani
(C) Hindi
(D) Gujarati
Answer: (C)
Exp: Munshi Premchand wrote Godaan in Hindi. Published in 1936, it is one of the major Hindi novels of the modern period and centres on rural poverty, debt and social inequality.
Q58. What is understood by Tsunami?
(A) A very powerful cyclone
(B) A major earthquake in the Himalayas
(C) Heavy floods in Eastern India
(D) High waves in coastal areas
Answer: (D)
Exp: A tsunami is a series of long sea waves caused by a sudden displacement of a large volume of water, most commonly by an undersea earthquake. Near the coast, these waves can rise dramatically and cause severe flooding.
Q59. In Assamese literature, who wrote under the pen name of Saurabh Kumar Chaliha?
(A) Surendra Nath Medhi
(B) Nabakanta Baruah
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(D) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Answer: (A)
Exp: Saurabh Kumar Chaliha was the pen name of Assamese writer Surendra Nath Medhi. His short-story collection Golam received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1974.
Q60. By which Assamese author was Mamore Dhora Tarowal written?
(A) Rita Choudhury
(B) Nirupama Borgohain
(C) Chandana Goswami
(D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Answer: (D)
Exp: Mamore Dhora Tarowal was written by Mamoni Raisom Goswami (Indira Goswami). The work was published in 1980, and she received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for it.
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Q61. Which of the following has two humps on its back?
(A) Nilgai
(B) Arabian camel
(C) Bactrian camel
(D) Black panther
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Bactrian camel has two humps. It is adapted to the cold deserts of Central Asia, whereas the Arabian camel (dromedary) has one hump and is adapted mainly to hot desert environments.
Q62. In which city of India is the Charminar located?
(A) Hyderabad
(B) Chennai
(C) Prayagraj
(D) Chandigarh
Answer: (A)
Exp: The Charminar is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and has become the iconic landmark of Hyderabad’s old city.
Q63. What is the length of a cricket pitch between the stumps?
(A) Twenty-two meters
(B) Twenty-two feet
(C) Twenty-two yards
(D) Twenty-two inches
Answer: (C)
Exp: The standard length of a cricket pitch between the wickets is 22 yards, equal to 66 feet or about 20.12 metres. The pitch is the central strip between the two sets of wickets.
Q64. Near which landmark is the Atal Tunnel situated?
(A) Khardung La Pass
(B) Rohtang Pass
(C) Sela Pass
(D) Umling La Pass
Answer: (B)
Exp: The Atal Tunnel is situated below the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It was inaugurated on 3 October 2020 and provides all-weather connectivity between Manali and the Lahaul-Spiti region.
Q65. Which of the following is not extracted from crude oil?
(A) Petrol
(B) Bitumen tar
(C) Kerosene
(D) Turpentine oil
Answer: (D)
Exp: Turpentine oil is not obtained as a standard product from crude-oil refining. Petrol, kerosene and bitumen are petroleum-derived products; turpentine is mainly obtained from the resin of pine trees.
Q66. Mark the synonym of ‘expose’.
(A) Uncover
(B) Cover up
(C) Arrest
(D) Distinguish
Answer: (A)
Exp: The synonym of expose is uncover. In this sense, expose means to reveal, disclose or bring something hidden into view.
Q67. Give one-word substitution for ‘a ruler with absolute power over a region’.
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Chief Minister
(C) Traitor
(D) Dictator
Answer: (D)
Exp: A ruler with absolute power over a region is a dictator. The term refers to a person who exercises highly concentrated political authority, often without effective constitutional checks.
Q68. Fill in the best option in the blank : My mother is the _____ inspiration in my life.
(A) bigger
(B) big
(C) biggestest
(D) biggest
Answer: (D)
Exp: The superlative form of big is biggest. Because the sentence says “the _____ inspiration,” the superlative form is required: “My mother is the biggest inspiration in my life.”
Q69. Which of the following means to retire, usually from sports?
(A) Cast a ring
(B) Hang up the boots
(C) Fist of fury
(D) Up the beanstalk
Answer: (B)
Exp: The idiom hang up the boots means to retire, especially from a sporting career. It is commonly used when an athlete ends competitive participation.
Q70. What will be the correct active voice of the following sentence? “The sound can be heard by me.”
(A) The sound can hear me.
(B) I can hear the sound.
(C) The sound can be hear me.
(D) I can be heard by the sound.
Answer: (B)
Exp: The active voice is “I can hear the sound.” In the passive sentence, “the sound” is the object receiving the action; in active voice, “I” becomes the subject performing the action.
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Q71. What is the antonym of ‘exterior’?
(A) Posterior
(B) Interior
(C) Superior
(D) Inferior
Answer: (B)
Exp: The antonym of exterior is interior. Exterior refers to the outside or outer part, while interior refers to the inside or inner part.
Q72. Find the best preposition : The helicopter is flying _____ the village.
(A) above
(B) around
(C) upon
(D) on
Answer: (A)
Exp: The correct preposition is above: “The helicopter is flying above the village.” Above indicates a position at a higher level than the village.
Q73. Identify the incorrectly spelt word.
(A) Basic
(B) Winter
(C) Recsue
(D) Micro
Answer: (C)
Exp: Recsue is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is rescue, meaning to save someone or something from danger.
Q74. Choose the correct pronoun : Raghav’s mother asked _____ to clean the room.
(A) he
(B) his
(C) him
(D) it
Answer: (C)
Exp: The correct pronoun is him: “Raghav’s mother asked him to clean the room.” The verb “asked” takes an object pronoun, so “he” cannot be used in this position.
Q75. Identify the subject in the following sentence : “The box is green in colour.” HHH
(A) The
(B) Box
(C) Green
(D) Colour
Answer: (B)
Exp: The subject of “The box is green in colour” is The box. The noun phrase “the box” performs the grammatical role of subject, while “green in colour” describes it.
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