MPSI Previous Years Papers 2016-19

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Platoon Commander (Home Guard) Selection Test : 2016

27th November 2016, 09:00 AM

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1) DIRECTIONS: Find the Word which is most similar to the given word.

Summit

A) Peak

B) Base

C) Bottom

D) Shallow

2) Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.

I have the greatest respect for his ideas, ______ I don’t agree with them.

A) because

B) although

C) hence

D) since

3) Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The air was clear and fresh, _______ all the traffic.

A) because of

B) in spite of

C) according to

D) even though

4) DIRECTIONS: Find the word which is opposite to the given word.

Poverty

A) Affection

B) Adversity

C) Wealth

D) Misery

5) Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.

______ the room is big; it won’t hold all that furniture.

But

Hence

Because

Although

6) Fill in the blank with the correct article.

Slow and steady wins ____ race.

A) a

B) an

C) the

D) No article required

7) DIRECTIONS: Find the word which is opposite to the given word.

Wisdom

A) Intelligence

B) Beauty

C) Folly

D) Vigour

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8) DIRECTIONS: The first and the last parts of the sentence are marked 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. Photosynthesis is the process

P. from carbon dioxide and water

Q. by which green plants and some other organisms R. use sunlight to synthesize nutrients

S. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll

  • and generates oxygen as a by­product.

  A) QRPS

  B) PSRQ

  C) SRPQ

  D) RPSQ

9) DIRECTIONS: In the following question a parst of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark your answer accordingly. If there is no error, mark (d) ‘No error’ as your answer.

Students are not allowed to (a)/ handle these chemicals (b)/ unless they are under the supervision of a teacher. (c)/ No Error (d)

10) DIRECTIONS: The first and the last parts of the sentence are marked 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. Malnutrition is the condition P. of the vitamins, minerals Q. that develops when the body R. and other nutrients it needs S. does not get the right amount
  • to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.

A)   PSQR

B)   SQRP

C)   RQPS

D)   QSPR

11) DIRECTIONS: In the following question a parst of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark your answer accordingly. If there is no error, mark (d) ‘No error’ as your answer.

All of us have been (a)/ trying to convince her (b)/ since a week. (c)/ No Error (d)

12) Fill in the blank with the correct option.

His marks in English ______ below average this year.

A) has been

B) is being

C) was being

D) have been

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13) Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The students stayed ______ days in London and visited all the museums.

A) few

B) a few

C) the few

D) a little

14) DIRECTIONS: In the following question a parst of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark your answer accordingly. If there is no error, mark (d) ‘No error’ as your answer.

We got caught (a)/ in pouring rain (b)/ without either raincoats nor umbrellas. (c)/ No Error (d)

15) Fill in the blank with the correct option.

We ______ allow the work to continue beyond the end of the year

A) should not have

B) cannot

C) ought to

D) should have

16) DIRECTIONS: In the following question, there are four different words out of which one is wrongly spelt. Find the wrongly spelt word.

A) Eficient

B) Horrible

C) Insignificant

D) Barren

17) DIRECTIONS: The first and the last parts of the sentence are marked 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. Anaemia refers

P. of circulating red blood cells

Q. to a decreased number

R. and is the most common blood disorder

S. Symptoms can include

6. headaches, chest pains, and a paleness of skin.

A) PSQR

B) SPQR

C) QPRS

D) RQSP

18) DIRECTIONS: The first and the last parts of the sentence are marked 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. Fossil fuels

P. Because fossil fuels ­ oil, natural gas, and coal ­ take so long to form

Q. over millions of years

R. are sources of energy

S. that have developed within the earth

  • they are considered non­renewable.

          A) PRQS

 B) RSQP

C) QPSR

D) SPQR

19) DIRECTIONS: In the following question a parst of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark your answer accordingly. If there is no error, mark (d) ‘No error’ as your answer.

The cost should be (a)/ shared equally (b)/ between the three of you. (c)/ No Error (d)

20) DIRECTIONS: Find the Word which is most similar to the given word.

Brave

Courageous

Coward

Miser

Extravagant

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21) DIRECTIONS: In the following question a parst of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark your answer accordingly. If there is no error, mark (d) ‘No error’ as your answer.

Hardly had the teacher (a)/ left the room (b)/ than the pupils started enjoying. (c)/ No Error (d)

22) Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Our friend speaks ______ Spanish, so we were able to find a nice room in Madrid.

A) a few

B) the little

C) little

D) a little

23) Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

I always like to leave my desk clear _____the end of the day.

A) for

B) from

C) at

D) into

24) Fill in the blank with the correct prepositions.

The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids______ permeating ______the wood beneath.

A) into, on

B) for, off

C) from, into

D) for, by

25) DIRECTIONS: The first and the last parts of the sentence are marked 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. The Quit India Movement or the India August Movement , P. on 8 August 1942, during World War II

Q. was a civil disobedience movement

R. or more simply by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

S. launched at the Bombay session of the All­India Congress Committee

  • demanding an end to British Rule of India.

A)   PRSQ

B)   RSQP

 C)  QSRP

 D)  SRQP

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Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Terrorism means the policy of striking terror in the minds of the people by violent methods to achieve some ends. It is a law of the jungle to use muscle power and force to get things done. It is a barbarian act. Of late, terrorism has become the order of the day. People who are disgruntled and who are unable to get their desires fulfilled by normal and accepted methods in society are resorting to terrorism. Some other causes for which terrorism is resorted to may be genuine like a protest from people to come out of bondage or fight for freedom. Even such causes do not support terrorism, when there are other channels and methods to solve the problem.

26) What is the meaning of the expression ‘striking terror in the minds of the people’ in the opening line of the passage?

A) Encouraging someone

B);Making someone extremely frightened

C) Making fun of someone

D) None of the above

27) What does the author intend to say by the line, ‘Of late, terrorism has become the order of the day’?

A) Terrorism is rarely seen in recent days

B) Terrorism or acts of terrorism have become very common or usual in recent times

C) Terrorism is diminishing or disappearing

D) None of the above

28) Who are turning to or adopting terrorism?

A) People who want to gain name and fame

B) People who want to become wealthy

C);People who are angry or dissatisfied and their wishes are not fulfilled

D) None of the above

29) What is the meaning of the phrase ‘law of the jungle’?

A) That those who are strong will be most successful in getting their things done

B) That those who are illiterate are the worst

C) That those who are terrorists are most powerful and wealthy

D) None of the above

30) What is the meaning of the word ‘barbarian’?

A) Civilized

B) Uncivilized

C) Sophisticated

D) Cultured

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