LIC Assistant Prelims Mock Test - 2 - Insurance Exams MCQ

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.What excuse was given for the children’s behaviour?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why did the jester laugh at the children’s reply to the king?
A. They correctly predicted the outcome of the battle.
B. Their reply was cheeky because they knew he was the king.
C. He wanted to show that their reply was a joke to save them from being punished by the king.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why did the jester resign from his post?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Which of the following describes the Minister?
A. He was jealous of the jester.
B. He was the king’s most valuable advisor.
C. He did not have a good sense of humour.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Which of the following was/were the outcome/s of the soldiers beating the children?
A. The animals began to howl and wanted to attack the soldiers.
B. The children’s parents went to the king to beg for mercy.
C. The priest offered prayers to the goddess of the temple.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why was the king angry with the children?

Directions (Q. 81- 85) Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the word/phrase printed in italic in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.

Q.The poor Brahmin led "a hand to mouthful existence" and could use any jobwhich paid him a little.

In order to earning decent living we need to have a good job which pays a substantial amount of money.

We went to the famous restaurant to eat and were served piped hot food. 

Akshay considered Suresh a complete pain in the neck as he kept asking baseless questions.

I jump through hoop to finish this project in time but was not rewarded adequately.

Directions (Q. 86- 90) Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Q.Adding to a growing body of research ____ cutting back on sweetened beverages it is now found that drinking ____ sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure.

The blame game for the air tragedy is already in full ____ with the authorities involved making attempts to ____ for themselves.

The actress, wearing a dark gray suit and open necked shirt, sat ____ the proceedings looking nervous throughout, occasionally frowning as her lawyer ____ with the judge.

It was an excellent social evening with people from all ____ of life getting a chance to let their hair ____.

There canbe no denying the fact that in sports, star coaches have the ____ to get something extra out of their ____.

Directions (Q. 91- 100) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.
These numbes are printed below the passage and against each, five words/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.