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​ :
A
knows how to chatter
B
knows the art of cooking
C
knows where his advantage lies
D
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 :
A
be self respecting
B
be honest
C
remain calm
D
concentrate
Question 3
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/ phrase in each sentence.
He had ​ second thoughts​ :
A
decided to take somebody with him
B
changed his mind
C
planned very carefully
D
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​ :
A
total destruction
B
tremendous progress
C
immortality
D
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.
A
agreed
B
declined
C
felt happy
D
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.
A
shameless
B
impressive
C
candid
D
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 :
A
one who does not like or understand art, literature or music
B
one who is a novice as far as art and literature are concerned
C
one who is a fine judge of literature or art
D
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 :
A
one who criticizes popular beliefs and established customs
B
one who is specially sent by God to preach a particular religion
C
one who encourages idol worship
D
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 :
A
a place where horses are kept
B
a place where official records are kept
C
a place where planes are kept
D
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.
A
Indigenus
B
Indigenous
C
Indigenius
D
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.
A
Hypocrisy
B
Hipocrisy
C
Hypocresy
D
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.
A
Parallel
B
Paralel
C
Parralel
D
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.
A
enough money
B
bags of money
C
a lot of money
D
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.
A
pertaining with
B
pertaining to
C
pertained with
D
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 :
A
off
B
out
C
back
D
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.
A
off the bargain
B
into the bargain
C
for the bargain
D
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.
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
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.
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
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.
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
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.
A
1
B