KVS PGT 2017 Paper 1
Question 1 |
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/ phrase in each sentence.
He knows which side his bread is buttered :
He knows which side his bread is buttered :
knows how to chatter | |
knows the art of cooking | |
knows where his advantage lies | |
knows how to butter a slice |
Question 2 |
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/ phrase in each sentence.
You must keep your head whatever happens :
You must keep your head whatever happens :
be self respecting | |
be honest | |
remain calm | |
concentrate |
Question 3 |
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/ phrase in each sentence.
He had second thoughts :
He had second thoughts :
decided to take somebody with him | |
changed his mind | |
planned very carefully | |
decided to do elsewhere |
Question 4 |
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.
The knowledge of nuclear power might lead to annihilation :
The knowledge of nuclear power might lead to annihilation :
total destruction | |
tremendous progress | |
immortality | |
full healthfulness |
Question 5 |
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.
The Minister condescended to accept our invitation.
The Minister condescended to accept our invitation.
agreed | |
declined | |
felt happy | |
deigned |
Question 6 |
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.
I was stunned at the unabashed display of wealth in the wedding.
I was stunned at the unabashed display of wealth in the wedding.
shameless | |
impressive | |
candid | |
accurate |
Question 7 |
In the following items a word is followed by four explanatory expressions. Choose the expression that explains the given word correctly.
Philistine :
Philistine :
one who does not like or understand art, literature or music | |
one who is a novice as far as art and literature are concerned | |
one who is a fine judge of literature or art | |
one who is devoted to music |
Question 8 |
In the following items a word is followed by four explanatory expressions. Choose the expression that explains the given word correctly.
Iconoclast :
Iconoclast :
one who criticizes popular beliefs and established customs | |
one who is specially sent by God to preach a particular religion | |
one who encourages idol worship | |
one who is against all forms of government |
Question 9 |
In the following items a word is followed by four explanatory expressions. Choose the expression that explains the given word correctly.
Wardrobe :
Wardrobe :
a place where horses are kept | |
a place where official records are kept | |
a place where planes are kept | |
a place where clothes are kept |
Question 10 |
A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.
Indigenus | |
Indigenous | |
Indigenius | |
Indeginus |
Question 11 |
A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.
Hypocrisy | |
Hipocrisy | |
Hypocresy | |
Hipocracy |
Question 12 |
A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.
Parallel | |
Paralel | |
Parralel | |
Parralell |
Question 13 |
In the following sentences one part of the sentence is italicised. Gour alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence are given. Choose the appropriate alternative.
Rohit has got many friends because he has got much money.
Rohit has got many friends because he has got much money.
enough money | |
bags of money | |
a lot of money | |
tons of money |
Question 14 |
In the following sentences one part of the sentence is italicised. Gour alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence are given. Choose the appropriate alternative.
The main business of the Parliament is to deal with matters pertained to the legislation.
The main business of the Parliament is to deal with matters pertained to the legislation.
pertaining with | |
pertaining to | |
pertained with | |
pertain to |
Question 15 |
In the following sentences one part of the sentence is italicised. Gour alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence are given. Choose the appropriate alternative.
The secret information was held away from me :
The secret information was held away from me :
off | |
out | |
back | |
up |
Question 16 |
In the following sentences one part of the sentence is italicised. Gour alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence are given. Choose the appropriate alternative.
He spent much time and energy over it, and lost a lot of money in the bargain.
He spent much time and energy over it, and lost a lot of money in the bargain.
off the bargain | |
into the bargain | |
for the bargain | |
with the bargain |
Question 17 |
Each of the sentences given below has been divided into four parts viz (1), (2), (3), (4). One of the parts contains an ehoose the part which has the error.
1 | |
2 | |
3 | |
4 |
Question 18 |
Each of the sentences given below has been divided into four parts viz (1), (2), (3), (4). One of the parts contains an ehoose the part which has the error.
1 | |
2 | |
3 | |
4 |
Question 19 |
Each of the sentences given below has been divided into four parts viz (1), (2), (3), (4). One of the parts contains an ehoose the part which has the error.
1 | |
2 | |
3 | |
4 |
Question 20 |
Each of the sentences given below has been divided into four parts viz (1), (2), (3), (4). One of the parts contains an ehoose the part which has the error.
1 | |
2 | |
3 |
Question 21 |
According to a recent announcement Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country, under the recently launched ‘Compassionate Citizen’ programme, will now teach their children to be kind to :
Birds | |
Human beings | |
Animals | |
Reptiles |
Question 21 Explanation:
● In order to inculcate compassion in children towards animals Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country will now be including "Compassionate Citizen" as part of their curriculum
● Compassionate Citizen is a humane education programme that has been designed specifically to teach children to be kind to animals.
● The course has been prepared by animal rights advocacy group People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
● Compassionate Citizen is a humane education programme that has been designed specifically to teach children to be kind to animals.
● The course has been prepared by animal rights advocacy group People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Question 22 |
Who among the following has been named captain of Wisden’s India’s All Time Test XI ?
Virat Kohli | |
Ishant Sharma | |
M S Dhoni | |
Kapil Dev |
Question 22 Explanation:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the third week of September 2016 was named the captain of the all-time India Test XI chosen by cricket magazine Wisden.
Question 23 |
Which country does Ma Long, the gold medalist in Table Tennis at Rio Olympic 2016, belong to :
South Korea | |
China | |
Japan | |
Vietnam |
Question 23 Explanation:
China's world number one Ma Long beat countryman Zhang Jike 4-0 to win the men's singles and claim a table tennis Grand Slam
Question 24 |
Who among the following has been selected for the award of Eklavya Puraskar 2016 ?
Duli chand | |
Shravani Nanda | |
P V Sindhu | |
Sunil Kant |
Question 24 Explanation:
Sprinter Srabani Nanda has bagged the 24th Ekalavya Award for the year 2016.
Question 25 |
The Supreme Court appointed Justice Lodha Panel to look into the functioning of :
A I C C | |
I C C | |
B C C I | |
A C C |
Question 25 Explanation:
The Lodha Committee was appointed by the Supreme Court of India on 22 January 2015 to analyse and recommend implementable actions for improving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), assess the quantum of punishment for Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra in the Indian Premier League (IPL) betting scandal, and analyse the role of Sundar Raman
There are 25 questions to complete.