11. The evidence presented by Syam state
- The evidence presented by Syam state 2. Something different than what is being presented Ram.
- That is the difference of somebody doing his duty and not doing his duty.
Select the answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 only
(d) None of the above
Answer: (d) None of the above
Detailed Explanation: This appears to test sentence correction or grammatical accuracy. All statements are garbled or incomplete (e.g., “Syam state” likely “Syam states,” “different than” should be “different from,” “difference of” should be “difference between”). None are fully correct. No deep search needed, as this is grammar-based.
12. Amidst the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away.
- There was not a single person around amount
- Among the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected.
Select the answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) 1 and 3
Detailed Explanation: This tests prepositions or word usage. Statement 1 is correct (“slip away” means escape). Statement 3 is correct (“among” for groups). Statement 2 is incorrect (“around amount” should be “amount to” or “a single person around”). No deep search needed.
13. Raj’s apartment was three floors under ground.
- There was little space below the tin roof the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in.
- Inside the box was the secret the had bad searching for all his life.
Select the answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None of the above
Answer: (d) None of the above
Detailed Explanation: All sentences have errors. 1: “under ground” should be “underground.” 2: redundant “the scaffolding.” 3: “the had bad” is garbled, likely “he had been.” No deep search needed.
14. The ship in at the first available port.
- The advertisement was put out for wide circulation.
- The matter had become so urgent that it could not put off another day.
Select the answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
Answer: (a) 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation: This tests phrasal verbs. 1: “put in” means arrived (correct for ship). 2: “put out” means published (correct). 3: “could not put off” missing “be” (should be “could not be put off”). Deep search on phrasal verbs from Cambridge Dictionary confirms “put in” for ships and “put out” for releasing information.
15. It is widely acknowledged that he takes after his aunt.
- He assumed the client that he would repair the machine at the first given opportunity.
- The matter was put off.
Select the answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
Answer: (b) 1 and 3
Detailed Explanation: 1: “takes after” means resembles (correct). 3: “put off” means postponed (correct). 2: “assumed the client” should be “assured the client” (assured means promised). Deep search on idioms from Oxford confirms “take after” and “put off.”
16. The fact that the deliberations were carried out much
(a) social welfare and was subsequently labelled
(b) an arrogant and haughty person
(c) a self-important person
(d) an affluent person
Answer: (c) a self-important person
Detailed Explanation: This seems incomplete, but likely a synonym question for a word like “haughty” or “pompous.” (c) fits self-important. No deep search needed.
17. His views on the matter have been impugned by
(a) praised
(b) challenged
(c) belittled
(d) endorsed
Answer: (b) challenged
Detailed Explanation: “Impugned” means disputed or challenged. Deep search on Merriam-Webster confirms “impugn” as “to assail by words or arguments.”
18. His ad hominem comments on his colleague were considered groggy by those present.
(a) extremely elaborate
(b) personally attacking
(c) out of context
(d) impromptu and unintended
Answer: (b) personally attacking
Detailed Explanation: “Ad hominem” means attacking the person instead of the argument. Deep search on Britannica confirms this definition.
19. Once he began to savor the taste of true wealth, he abandoned all his erstwhile ideals regarding social welfare and was subsequently labelled
(a) an arrogant and haughty person
(b) a self-important person
(c) a renouncer of held beliefs
(d) an affluent person
Answer: (a) an arrogant and haughty person
Detailed Explanation: The context implies turning arrogant after wealth. “Haughty” means arrogant. No deep search needed.
20. The debate around the corporeity of the soul presents a compelling paradox.
(a) the quality of physical existence
(b) collective consciousness
(c) corporeal existence
(d) embodied existence
Answer: (a) the quality of physical existence
Detailed Explanation: “Corporeity” means bodily or physical existence. Deep search on Dictionary.com confirms “corporeity” as “material or physical nature.” Options (c) and (d) are similar, but (a) is precise.