Question : What was the outcome of the anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu in the 1960s?
Option 1: Hindi was made the sole official language of India
Option 2: Tamil was recognized as a classical language
Option 3: English was retained as an associate official language
Option 4: Tamil Nadu gained independence
Correct Answer: English was retained as an associate official language
Solution : The outcome of the anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu in the 1960s was that English was retained as an associate official language of India, along with Hindi, to accommodate linguistic diversity.
Answer laterQuestion : Directions: In a certain code language, Toys are Hard is coded as # % @, and Games Magnet is Toys is coded as fr lm ag #. What is the code for Toys in that language?
Option 1: @
Option 2: #
Option 3: %
Option 4: fr
Correct Answer: #
Solution : Given:
(I) Toys are hard⇒# % @
(II) Games magnet is toys⇒fr lm ag #
By comparing the sentences, (I) and (II) the common word and code are toys and #.
So, Toys is coded as #. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Which factor has been a major cause of ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka?
Option 1: Economic disparity between regions
Option 2: Language differences between ethnic groups
Option 3: Religious tensions between Buddhists and Hindus
Option 4: Political power struggle between parties
Correct Answer: Language differences between ethnic groups
Solution : Language differences between the Sinhalese and Tamil ethnic groups have been a major cause of ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, blue black green grey pink is written as mat fat tat bat gat, grey white orange green is written as hat gat nat fat, orange green pink grey is written as fat nat gat bat and violet blue red is written as tat lat dat. How is black written in that language?
Option 1: tat
Option 2: gat
Option 3: fat
Option 4: mat
Correct Answer: mat
Solution : Given:
1. blue black green grey pink ⇒ mat fat tat bat gat
2. grey white orange green ⇒ hat gat nat fat
3. orange green pink grey ⇒ fat nat gat bat
4. violet blue red ⇒ tat lat dat
By comparing all the four coded sentences, we find that –
In sentences 1 and 2, grey and green are common words and gat and fat are common codes.
In sentences 1 and 3, pink and bat are common.
In sentences 1 and 4, blue and tat are common.
The remaining words and codes in sentence 1 are black and mat, in sentence 2 are white, orange and hat, nat, and in sentence 3 are violet, red and lat, dat.
So, black will be coded as mat. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, good morning is coded as mu du, early morning tea is coded as du tu se, and tea is early is coded as se re tu. What is the code for the word is?
Option 1: mu
Option 2: tu
Option 3: du
Option 4: re
Correct Answer: re
Solution : Given:
1. good morning ⇒ mu du
2. early morning tea ⇒ du tu se
3. tea is early ⇒ se re tu
By comparing all the above–coded sentences, we find that –
In sentences 1 and 2, morning and du are common.
In sentences 2 and 3, early and tea are common words, and se and tu are common codes.
The remaining word and the code in sentence 3 are is and re.
Finally, morning ⇒ du; early/tea ⇒ se/tu; is ⇒ re
So, is will be coded as re. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)_______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practicing speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)________ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)_______ and can be a fun experience.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: hesitate
Option 2: commit
Option 3: forget
Option 4: procrastinate
Correct Answer: commit
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
To commit means to dedicate or pledge oneself to a particular course of action. In the context of language learning, it's essential to commit to practicing every day to improve consistency and reinforce learning.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Hesitate: It means to pause or be indecisive before taking action.
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Forget: It means to fail to remember something.
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Procrastinate: It means to delay or postpone taking action, often because of reluctance or indecision.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, how are you is written as mp re ge and do you follow is coded as hk mp bo. How is you coded in the given language?
Option 1: mp
Option 2: rc
Option 3: gp
Option 4: bo
Correct Answer: mp
Solution : Given:
1. how are you⇒mp re ge
2. do you follow⇒hk mp bo
By comparing the two coded sentences, we find that –
In sentences 1 and 2, you and mp are common.
So, you will be coded as mp. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BED is coded as 9, and TABLE is coded as 25. How will RECLINER be coded in the same language?
Option 1: 58
Option 2: 72
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 64
Correct Answer: 64
Solution : Given:
BED is coded as 9 and TABLE is coded as 25.
Find the square of the total number of letters in the given word to obtain the required code –
The total number of letters in BED is 3 and the square is 9.
Thus, BED is coded as 9.
And, TABLE is coded as 106 –
The total number of letters in TABLE is 5 and the square is 25.
Thus, TABLE is coded as 25.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for RECLINER –
The total number of letters in RECLINER is 8 and the square is 64.
So, RECLINER is coded as 64. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : What was the primary challenge in resettling refugees after the partition of India?
Option 1: Language barriers
Option 2: Lack of employment opportunities
Option 3: Religious conflicts
Option 4: Housing shortages
Correct Answer: Housing shortages
Solution : The primary challenge in resettling refugees after the partition of India was housing shortages, as millions of people were displaced and needed accommodation.
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes.
Language, Punjabi, Hindi, Malayalam
Option 1: 
Option 2: 
Option 3: 
Option 4: 
Correct Answer:
Solution : Based on the general information, Hindi, Punjabi, and Malayalam are the languages. So, their circles will lie inside the circle of languages. But, all these three languages are not related to each other. So, their three circles will be drawn separately.
Therefore, the Venn diagram is as follows –
Hence, the first option is correct.
