General English Questions

सामान्य अंग्रेजी

Practice questions with answers for UPSSSC PET.

Question 1

A many-sided personality means

  1. A. a complex personality
  2. B. a secretive personality
  3. C. a person having varied interests
  4. D. a capable person.

Correct answer: C

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Question 2

Pt. Nehru enjoyed

  1. A. reading and writing books
  2. B. fighting political and social evils
  3. C. resisting tyranny
  4. D. doing all these and much more

Correct answer: D

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Question 3

Which of the following statements reflects Pt. Nehru's point of view?

  1. A. Humanism is more important than Science.
  2. B. Science is supreme and Humanism is subordinate to it.
  3. C. Science and Humanism are equally important.
  4. D. There is no common ground between Science and Humanism.

Correct answer: C

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Question 4

Give Synonym for the following: Famous

  1. A. Awful
  2. B. Poor
  3. C. Popular
  4. D. Steady

Correct answer: C

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Question 5

Give Antonym for the following: Transparent

  1. A. Obvious
  2. B. Limpid
  3. C. Opaque
  4. D. Clear

Correct answer: C

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Question 6

The author sat peering into the darkness because

  1. A. he had put out the light.
  2. B. he wished to see the window.
  3. C. the window had looked like a plate.
  4. D. he was afraid.

Correct answer: D

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Question 7

The author jumped out of bed because

  1. A. he heard a faint sound.
  2. B. he saw someone coming towards him.
  3. C. a cold breeze blew past his face.
  4. D. he was pushed by someone.

Correct answer: C

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Question 8

Which one of the following did the author do first?

  1. A. Closing the door.
  2. B. Climbing into bed.
  3. C. Rolling himself into blankets.
  4. D. None of these

Correct answer: B

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Question 9

Give Synonym for the following word: Pride

  1. A. Humour
  2. B. Hate
  3. C. Dignity
  4. D. Cowardice

Correct answer: C

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Question 10

Give Antonym for the following word: Keen

  1. A. Dull
  2. B. Alert
  3. C. Humble
  4. D. Eager

Correct answer: A

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Question 11

Was Caroline’s brother an outdoor type?

  1. A. No
  2. B. Yes
  3. C. Not specified
  4. D. Can’t say

Correct answer: A

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Question 12

Why were the squids collected?

  1. A. For selling
  2. B. For eating
  3. C. For cooking
  4. D. For baiting

Correct answer: D

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Question 13

Give synonym for the word “Partial”.

  1. A. Intact
  2. B. Incomplete
  3. C. Perfect
  4. D. Unbroken

Correct answer: B

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Question 14

Choose the correct antonym: “Disappoint”.

  1. A. Satisfy
  2. B. Sale
  3. C. Example
  4. D. Meet

Correct answer: A

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Question 15

Give one word substitute for “the practice of writing, editing and/or compiling dictionaries”.

  1. A. Lexicography
  2. B. Biography
  3. C. Philology
  4. D. Psychology

Correct answer: A

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Question 16

According to the passage, is Valentine’s Day officially a holiday?

  1. A. Probably
  2. B. Yes
  3. C. No
  4. D. Not specified

Correct answer: C

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Question 17

According to the passage, what do school children gift their teachers?

  1. A. Jewellery
  2. B. Chocolates
  3. C. Thank-you cards
  4. D. Balloons

Correct answer: C

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Question 18

Choose the correct synonym of “tame”.

  1. A. Animated
  2. B. Docile
  3. C. Spirited
  4. D. Free

Correct answer: B

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Question 19

Choose the correct antonym of “rapid”.

  1. A. Free
  2. B. Tardy
  3. C. Mean
  4. D. Adventurous

Correct answer: B

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Question 20

Give one word substitute for “one who is indifferent to pleasure or pain”.

  1. A. Orphan
  2. B. Stoic
  3. C. Mercenary
  4. D. Optimist

Correct answer: B

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