46. F has less money than H but more than G, E has more than F but less than H. Who is the poorest ?
(a) F
(b) E
(c) H
(d) G
Answer:
(d) G
Explanation:
Arranging them by wealth: F < H and F > G, which means H > F > G. E > F and E < H, which gives us H > E > F. Combining these, the complete wealth order is H > E > F > G. Therefore, G is the poorest.
47. Complete the analogy :
Coal: Heat:: Wax: ?
(a) Energy
(b) Candle
(c) Light
(d) Bee
Answer:
(c) Light
Explanation:
The primary purpose or product of burning coal is to produce heat, just as the primary purpose or product of burning wax (in a candle) is to produce light.
48. Make the sentence meaningfully complete by picking the most effective words to fill the blank.
The learner _____ immediate success and _____ the learning.
(a) encouraged, reinforce
(b) Forced, organise
(c) directed, reorganise
(d) cautioned, reinforce
Answer:
(a) encouraged, reinforce
Explanation:
The context implies a positive pedagogical approach: the learner should be “encouraged” to take small steps that provide immediate success, which in turn will “reinforce” the learning process.
49. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom “A dark horse”
(a) An unforeseen competition
(b) a black horse
(c) a nightmare
(d) an unknown person
Answer:
(a) An unforeseen competition
Explanation:
A “dark horse” refers to an obscure, unknown, or previously unforeseen competitor who unexpectedly emerges and succeeds or makes a strong showing.
50. Select the most suitable alternative to fill the blank :
The prisoner was released on _____ for good behaviour.
(a) Probation
(b) Bait
(c) Parole
(d) Guarantee
Answer:
(c) Parole
Explanation:
“Parole” is the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.
