Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
In 1899 in Wyoming a fossilised skeleton was discovered from which Dippy was cast. It was 1)_____________ by one of the Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie for the still under construction Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, where it still stands .As per the Carnegie Museum website , “Museum director William J Holland organised the 2)________________ to the American west in 1899. After three months of rigrous search, one of the team member discovered a huge toe bone at Sheep’s Creek Wyoming. With further digging led to a huge, long neck dinosaur which was later identified as a sauropod.The news was spread quickly, and before he was even excavated, Dippy was a celebrity. Visitors thronged to the site in Wyoming, which was later dubbed “Camp Carnegie.” After the 3)________________ collection of Dippy’s bones, it was packed in the boxes and the bones were sent back to Pittsburgh in 130 crates.”
Dippy is considered to be one of the most famous single dinosaur skeleton in the world, Dippy has been a subject of several children’s books apart from a book 4)_______________ to the dinosaur, Dippy: The Tale of a Museum Icon. There are various products which celebrates the dinosaur — from mugs to T-shirts, caps to soft toys and also an ice flavour. Dippy has also 5)________________ in many films such as Paddington, Night at the Museum 3 and One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing.
Choose the correct word to be used in blank 1
Option 1: salient
Option 2: adjourned
Option 3: contributed
Option 4: acquired
Correct Answer: acquired
Solution : The correct answer is acquired.
In 1899 in Wyoming a fossilised skeleton was discovered from which Dippy was cast. It was acquired by one of the Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie
Explanation:
The only word that will fit the blank in order for the sentence to be coherent is acquired.
It means to obtain or purchase (an asset or object) for oneself.
Meaning of rest of the words
Salient- most noticeable or important.
Adjourn- to discontinue (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.
Contributed-give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something.
Answer laterQuestion : Direction: Madhavi and Shalini are good in drama and Computer Science. Anjana and Madhavi are good in Computer Science and Physics. Anjana, Purnima, and Nirmala are good in Physics and History. Nirmala and Anjana are good in Physics and Math. Purnima and Shalini are good in History and Drama. Who is good in Physics, History, and Drama?
Option 1: Nirmala
Option 2: Purnima
Option 3: Anjana
Option 4: Shalini
Correct Answer: Purnima
Solution : Given:
Madhavi and Shalini are good in Drama and Computer Science.
Anjana, Purnima, and Nirmala are good in Physics and History.
Anjana and Madhavi are good in Computer Science and Physics.
Nirmala and Anjana are good in Physics and Math.
Purnima and Shalini are good in History and Drama.
Here,
| Subjects → | Drama | Computer Science | Physics | History | Maths |
| Madhavi | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Shalini | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Anjana | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
| Purnima | YES | YES | YES | ||
| Nirmala | YES | YES | YES |
From the above → Purnima is good in Physics, History and Drama.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : What was the impact of the discovery of the Harappan civilization on the understanding of ancient Indian history?
Option 1: It challenged the Eurocentric view of history
Option 2: It provided evidence of trade with Mesopotamia
Option 3: It shifted the focus from the Vedic period to earlier urban cultures
Option 4: It led to the revision of the Aryan invasion theory
Correct Answer: It shifted the focus from the Vedic period to earlier urban cultures
Solution : The discovery of the Harappan civilization shifted the focus of ancient Indian history from the Vedic period to earlier urban cultures, highlighting the existence of advanced civilizations prior to the arrival of the Aryans.
Question : In which year did James Mill publish a massive three-volume work, “A History of British India”?
Option 1: 1815
Option 2: 1807
Option 3: 1805
Option 4: 1817
Correct Answer: 1817
Solution : The correct answer is 1817.
In 1817, James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, published a massive three-volume work, A History of British India. In this, he divided Indian history into three periods: Hindu, Muslim, and British. This periodization came to be widely accepted.
Question : Why is it important to use multiple historical urban sources for reconstructing the history of towns?
Option 1: To ensure accuracy and completeness
Option 2: To compare different architectural styles
Option 3: To track changes in population demographics
Option 4: To understand the evolution of transportation
Correct Answer: To ensure accuracy and completeness
Solution : It is important to use multiple historical urban sources for reconstructing the history of towns to ensure accuracy and completeness, as relying on a single source may lead to a biased or incomplete understanding of the past.
Question : Which event marked the beginning of the 1940 s decade in Indian history?
Option 1: The Quit India Movement
Option 2: The Lahore Resolution
Option 3: The Cripps Mission
Option 4: The formation of the Indian National Army
Correct Answer: The Quit India Movement
Solution : Correct Option: 1
Explanation: The Quit India Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942, marked the beginning of the 1940s decade in Indian history. It was a significant event in the Indian independence movement, demanding an end to British rule in India.
Question : Directions: Which conclusion is true for the given statements?
Statements:
(i) Roy studies History and Political Science.
(ii) Roy studies at Oxford University.
Conclusions:
1. Roy does not study History.
2. Roy does not study Political Science.
3. Roy studies History and Political Science at Oxford University.
4. Roy studies Social Science.
Option 1: Only 1 is correct
Option 2: Only 3 is correct
Option 3: Both 1 and 2 are correct
Option 4: Both 3 and 4 are correct
Correct Answer: Only 3 is correct
Solution : Let's analyse the given conclusions –
Conclusion 1: Roy does not study History – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion 2: Roy does not study Political Science – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion 3: Roy studies History and Political Science at Oxford University – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science, and Roy studies at Oxford University. Thus, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion 4: Roy studies Social Science – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science and no information is given about Social Science. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
So, the only conclusion 3 follows. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Identify the option that arranges the given parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
a) In Shakespeare's hands, English drama
b) that first shone forth in his early history plays
c) William Shakespeare is considered as the greatest dramatist and poet of the English language.
d) achieved a matchless brilliance
Option 1: d,b,a,c
Option 2: a,b,c,d
Option 3: c,a,d,b
Option 4: b,c,a,d
Correct Answer: c,a,d,b
Solution : The correct choice is the third option, i.e., c, a, d, b.
The paragraph starts with William Shakespeare, who is considered the greatest dramatist and poet of the English language (sentence c). It tells us that in Shakespeare's times, English drama achieved brilliant heights (sentences a and d), which were shown in his early history plays (sentence b).
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Castles are home to a rich history. From blood feuds to tragic pasts, (1)______ love affairs to alleged ghosts, no castle is ever (2)______ a secret to unveil. Known locally as Chateaux Picomtal, Picomtal Castle (3)______ came under new ownership. During the renovation of the (4)______, a surprising discovery was made. Messages (5)______long ago were found on the floorboards of (6)______ upper chambers. The messages were written (7)______1880 and 1881 by Joachim Martin; the carpenter (8)______ installed the flooring. His messages were a diary of 72 entries of his daily (9)______, personal thoughts along with his emotions and feelings. Joachim’s (10)______is indeed a very personal account of the history of those times. The discovery gives us an honest look at an average person’s daily life over 135 years ago.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 7.
Option 1: between
Option 2: among
Option 3: across
Option 4: from
Correct Answer: between
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
The sentence structure suggests that the missing word should be a preposition that indicates the time frame within which the messages were written. Between is the most suitable option in this context, indicating the time between the years 1880 and 1881 when Joachim Martin wrote the messages.
Therefore, the completed sentence would read: "Messages were written between 1880 and 1881 by Joachim Martin; the carpenter."
