NABARD Grade A 2020: Prelims Question Paper | NABARD Assistant Manager Grade A Mock Test Series 2024 - Bank Exams PDF Download

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Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
1. The village (1)/ in the valley (2)/ 
was know for (3)/ its kind and close-
knit community. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
2. Lest we never forget the (1)/ men 
and women who (2)/died for our 
country, we (3)/ should always honor 
our veterans. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
3.An optimal agri-food policy (1) 
should look at issues pertinent (2)/ to 
not only the short run (3)/ also try to 
address medium to long-term 
challenges. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
4. The only time you realize (1)/ you 
have way too many (2)/ belonging, 
furniture, and clothes (3)/ is when 
y ou’re moving out. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the given passage 
carefully and answer the questions 
that follow. Certain words are printed 
in bold to help you locate them while 
answering some of the these. 
For decades, retirees looked to places 
such as Florida for the climate and 
leisure activities. But now many 
retirees are searching for something 
extra -- a place where they can make 
connections and a difference. To 
them, a small town seems like the 
idyllic retirement setting after years 
of hustling and bustling in the cities 
and suburbs. 
Many small towns are not waiting for 
retirees to discover them. 
Communities are actively seeking out 
retirees as a way to boost economic 
development. Ellsworth is one of ten 
tiny communities in Kansas offering 
free land to retirees and families who 
want to relocate. 
If you treasure your anonymity, you 
may not want to live in a place where 
everyone really knows your name, as 
well as your business, says Frank 
Levering, who moved with his wife, 
Wanda Urbanska, from Los Angeles to 
rural Virginia. In a small town, people 
may notice a new awning on your 
house or whether you left 15 minutes 
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Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
1. The village (1)/ in the valley (2)/ 
was know for (3)/ its kind and close-
knit community. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
2. Lest we never forget the (1)/ men 
and women who (2)/died for our 
country, we (3)/ should always honor 
our veterans. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
3.An optimal agri-food policy (1) 
should look at issues pertinent (2)/ to 
not only the short run (3)/ also try to 
address medium to long-term 
challenges. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
4. The only time you realize (1)/ you 
have way too many (2)/ belonging, 
furniture, and clothes (3)/ is when 
y ou’re moving out. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the given passage 
carefully and answer the questions 
that follow. Certain words are printed 
in bold to help you locate them while 
answering some of the these. 
For decades, retirees looked to places 
such as Florida for the climate and 
leisure activities. But now many 
retirees are searching for something 
extra -- a place where they can make 
connections and a difference. To 
them, a small town seems like the 
idyllic retirement setting after years 
of hustling and bustling in the cities 
and suburbs. 
Many small towns are not waiting for 
retirees to discover them. 
Communities are actively seeking out 
retirees as a way to boost economic 
development. Ellsworth is one of ten 
tiny communities in Kansas offering 
free land to retirees and families who 
want to relocate. 
If you treasure your anonymity, you 
may not want to live in a place where 
everyone really knows your name, as 
well as your business, says Frank 
Levering, who moved with his wife, 
Wanda Urbanska, from Los Angeles to 
rural Virginia. In a small town, people 
may notice a new awning on your 
house or whether you left 15 minutes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
early that day, or whether your cat 
was wandering down the street. 
"If you ever wanted to be useful or 
needed, a small town is the place for 
you," says Levering. "There is often a 
bit of social pressure to become 
involved, and if you are not, you tend 
to feel what people are thinking about 
you." 
It's difficult to stereotype small-town 
living. Sure, you can move into a 
cabin in the woods and fish all day. 
But you can also find many activity-
packed places. In 2003, Charlene and 
Terry Ott left Fort Lauderdale, for 
Oxford, and are leading busy lives. 
They lived in Florida for 25 years, 
while Terry was a sales manager for 
an airline. But they felt that even a 
retirement mecca like Fort Lauderdale 
was getting too crowded. They 
discovered Oxford when they took a 
side trip from a gambling jaunt to 
Tunica, about 30 miles away. 
Oxford is one of 21 small towns in 
Mississippi that are designated as 
"certified retirement communities" by 
the state's Hometown Mississippi 
Retirement program. A certified 
community must meet criteria that 
are important to retirees, such as 
quality medical facilities and an 
affordable cost of living. 
As appealing as small-town life may 
seem, city slickers should recognize 
that housing choices may be limited. 
The Carlsens of Walla Walla had a 
tough time finding ___(A)___, so 
they bought land and had a house 
built. There are few flights from Walla 
Walla -- convenient transportation is 
a consideration if you want to visit 
family or friends. If you have a 
medical condition, make sure you 
have easy access to specialists. But 
smaller places are building bigger 
hospitals, as doctors, too, escape big 
cities for the simpler life. 
Rand's Morrison, 67, advocates 
spending a few weeks a year in a 
place before deciding to settle there. 
He says: "Think about what you are 
going to do on Monday, on Tuesday 
and on Wednesday -- other than play 
golf." He knows from personal 
experience, having moved from Los 
Angeles to Nantucket, Mass. 
Source: 
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/re
tirement/t006-c000-s001-retire-to-
the-simpler-life-in-a-small-town.html 
 
5.  
Why did the Otts leave Fort 
Lauderdale? 
I. Increase in local population. 
II. Increase in gambling joints. 
III. Diminishing fishing industry. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
D. Both I & II 
E. All are correct 
 
6.According to the passage, which of 
the following is NOT a feature of 
"certified retirement communities"? 
A. Population of town. 
B. Availability of medical facilities. 
C. Access to coastal areas. 
D. Convenience of travel. 
E. None of the above 
 
7.Which of the following statement 
(s) is/are NOT TRUE in accordance 
with the information provided in the 
passage? 
I. Retirees become a burden on the 
communities. 
II. Fort Lauderdale is a highly 
religious town. 
III. Most people in small towns do not 
live an idle life. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
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Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
1. The village (1)/ in the valley (2)/ 
was know for (3)/ its kind and close-
knit community. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
2. Lest we never forget the (1)/ men 
and women who (2)/died for our 
country, we (3)/ should always honor 
our veterans. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
3.An optimal agri-food policy (1) 
should look at issues pertinent (2)/ to 
not only the short run (3)/ also try to 
address medium to long-term 
challenges. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
4. The only time you realize (1)/ you 
have way too many (2)/ belonging, 
furniture, and clothes (3)/ is when 
y ou’re moving out. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the given passage 
carefully and answer the questions 
that follow. Certain words are printed 
in bold to help you locate them while 
answering some of the these. 
For decades, retirees looked to places 
such as Florida for the climate and 
leisure activities. But now many 
retirees are searching for something 
extra -- a place where they can make 
connections and a difference. To 
them, a small town seems like the 
idyllic retirement setting after years 
of hustling and bustling in the cities 
and suburbs. 
Many small towns are not waiting for 
retirees to discover them. 
Communities are actively seeking out 
retirees as a way to boost economic 
development. Ellsworth is one of ten 
tiny communities in Kansas offering 
free land to retirees and families who 
want to relocate. 
If you treasure your anonymity, you 
may not want to live in a place where 
everyone really knows your name, as 
well as your business, says Frank 
Levering, who moved with his wife, 
Wanda Urbanska, from Los Angeles to 
rural Virginia. In a small town, people 
may notice a new awning on your 
house or whether you left 15 minutes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
early that day, or whether your cat 
was wandering down the street. 
"If you ever wanted to be useful or 
needed, a small town is the place for 
you," says Levering. "There is often a 
bit of social pressure to become 
involved, and if you are not, you tend 
to feel what people are thinking about 
you." 
It's difficult to stereotype small-town 
living. Sure, you can move into a 
cabin in the woods and fish all day. 
But you can also find many activity-
packed places. In 2003, Charlene and 
Terry Ott left Fort Lauderdale, for 
Oxford, and are leading busy lives. 
They lived in Florida for 25 years, 
while Terry was a sales manager for 
an airline. But they felt that even a 
retirement mecca like Fort Lauderdale 
was getting too crowded. They 
discovered Oxford when they took a 
side trip from a gambling jaunt to 
Tunica, about 30 miles away. 
Oxford is one of 21 small towns in 
Mississippi that are designated as 
"certified retirement communities" by 
the state's Hometown Mississippi 
Retirement program. A certified 
community must meet criteria that 
are important to retirees, such as 
quality medical facilities and an 
affordable cost of living. 
As appealing as small-town life may 
seem, city slickers should recognize 
that housing choices may be limited. 
The Carlsens of Walla Walla had a 
tough time finding ___(A)___, so 
they bought land and had a house 
built. There are few flights from Walla 
Walla -- convenient transportation is 
a consideration if you want to visit 
family or friends. If you have a 
medical condition, make sure you 
have easy access to specialists. But 
smaller places are building bigger 
hospitals, as doctors, too, escape big 
cities for the simpler life. 
Rand's Morrison, 67, advocates 
spending a few weeks a year in a 
place before deciding to settle there. 
He says: "Think about what you are 
going to do on Monday, on Tuesday 
and on Wednesday -- other than play 
golf." He knows from personal 
experience, having moved from Los 
Angeles to Nantucket, Mass. 
Source: 
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/re
tirement/t006-c000-s001-retire-to-
the-simpler-life-in-a-small-town.html 
 
5.  
Why did the Otts leave Fort 
Lauderdale? 
I. Increase in local population. 
II. Increase in gambling joints. 
III. Diminishing fishing industry. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
D. Both I & II 
E. All are correct 
 
6.According to the passage, which of 
the following is NOT a feature of 
"certified retirement communities"? 
A. Population of town. 
B. Availability of medical facilities. 
C. Access to coastal areas. 
D. Convenience of travel. 
E. None of the above 
 
7.Which of the following statement 
(s) is/are NOT TRUE in accordance 
with the information provided in the 
passage? 
I. Retirees become a burden on the 
communities. 
II. Fort Lauderdale is a highly 
religious town. 
III. Most people in small towns do not 
live an idle life. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D. Both I & II 
E. All are correct 
 
8.Which of the following statements 
can follow paragraph 2 to form a 
connection with paragraph 3? 
A. Arizona has always been a popular 
retirement destination because of its 
weather and low cost of living, Haines 
says. 
B. The amenities are open to 
everyone in the community. 
C. The golf courses, which are 
managed by Troon Golf, are a big 
draw for many residents. 
D. The couple also enjoy wine tastings 
with the wine club and dinners with 
food and wine pairings. 
E. But before you pull up stakes for 
the village square or the boondocks, 
you need to do some hard thinking. 
 
9.Given below is a possible inference 
that can be drawn from the facts 
stated in the fifth paragraph. You 
have to examine the inference in the 
context of the passage and decide 
upon its degree of truth or falsity. 
“C om m un iti es are hostile against 
those who do not partake in it.” 
A. Definitely true 
B. Probably true 
C. The data are inadequate 
D. Probably false 
E. Definitely false 
 
10.What experience does Rand 
Morrison refer to in the sentence, “He 
knows from personal experience, 
having moved from Los Angeles to 
Nantucket, M a ss”? 
A. Playing golf. 
B. Living in a small town. 
C. As a legal advisor. 
D. Commuting to work. 
E. Moving away from Los Angeles. 
 
11.Which of the given options can be 
used to complete the blank labelled 
(A) in the most appropriate way, 
contextually and grammatically? 
A. a suitable home 
B. an isolated cabin. 
C. an undisturbed vegetation. 
D. an underground villa. 
E. a nature's retreat. 
 
     
     
 
       
  
        
 
       
  
   
   
     
     
    
 
12.Which of the following is/are
correctly inferred from the given
passage?
I. Doctors escape big cities to avoid
demanding patients.
II. People tend to be nosey in rural
areas.
III. Golf and fishing are quite common
among retirees.
A. Only I
B. Only III
C. Both II & III
D. Both I & II
E. All are correct
Direction: Which of the following 
phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below 
each sentence should replace the 
phrase printed in bold letters to make 
the sentence grammatically correct? 
Choose the best option among the 
five given alternatives that reflect the 
correct use of phrase in the context of 
the grammatically correct sentence. 
If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 
(E) i.e., "No correction required" as 
the answer.  
13. The college authorities did not 
allow Miss Sullivan to read the 
examination papers to me; so Mr. 
Eugene C. Vining, one of the 
instructors at the Perkins Institution 
for the Blind, were employed to 
copy the papers for myself in 
American braille. 
i. was employed to copy the papers 
for myself 
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Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
1. The village (1)/ in the valley (2)/ 
was know for (3)/ its kind and close-
knit community. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
2. Lest we never forget the (1)/ men 
and women who (2)/died for our 
country, we (3)/ should always honor 
our veterans. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
3.An optimal agri-food policy (1) 
should look at issues pertinent (2)/ to 
not only the short run (3)/ also try to 
address medium to long-term 
challenges. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
4. The only time you realize (1)/ you 
have way too many (2)/ belonging, 
furniture, and clothes (3)/ is when 
y ou’re moving out. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the given passage 
carefully and answer the questions 
that follow. Certain words are printed 
in bold to help you locate them while 
answering some of the these. 
For decades, retirees looked to places 
such as Florida for the climate and 
leisure activities. But now many 
retirees are searching for something 
extra -- a place where they can make 
connections and a difference. To 
them, a small town seems like the 
idyllic retirement setting after years 
of hustling and bustling in the cities 
and suburbs. 
Many small towns are not waiting for 
retirees to discover them. 
Communities are actively seeking out 
retirees as a way to boost economic 
development. Ellsworth is one of ten 
tiny communities in Kansas offering 
free land to retirees and families who 
want to relocate. 
If you treasure your anonymity, you 
may not want to live in a place where 
everyone really knows your name, as 
well as your business, says Frank 
Levering, who moved with his wife, 
Wanda Urbanska, from Los Angeles to 
rural Virginia. In a small town, people 
may notice a new awning on your 
house or whether you left 15 minutes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
early that day, or whether your cat 
was wandering down the street. 
"If you ever wanted to be useful or 
needed, a small town is the place for 
you," says Levering. "There is often a 
bit of social pressure to become 
involved, and if you are not, you tend 
to feel what people are thinking about 
you." 
It's difficult to stereotype small-town 
living. Sure, you can move into a 
cabin in the woods and fish all day. 
But you can also find many activity-
packed places. In 2003, Charlene and 
Terry Ott left Fort Lauderdale, for 
Oxford, and are leading busy lives. 
They lived in Florida for 25 years, 
while Terry was a sales manager for 
an airline. But they felt that even a 
retirement mecca like Fort Lauderdale 
was getting too crowded. They 
discovered Oxford when they took a 
side trip from a gambling jaunt to 
Tunica, about 30 miles away. 
Oxford is one of 21 small towns in 
Mississippi that are designated as 
"certified retirement communities" by 
the state's Hometown Mississippi 
Retirement program. A certified 
community must meet criteria that 
are important to retirees, such as 
quality medical facilities and an 
affordable cost of living. 
As appealing as small-town life may 
seem, city slickers should recognize 
that housing choices may be limited. 
The Carlsens of Walla Walla had a 
tough time finding ___(A)___, so 
they bought land and had a house 
built. There are few flights from Walla 
Walla -- convenient transportation is 
a consideration if you want to visit 
family or friends. If you have a 
medical condition, make sure you 
have easy access to specialists. But 
smaller places are building bigger 
hospitals, as doctors, too, escape big 
cities for the simpler life. 
Rand's Morrison, 67, advocates 
spending a few weeks a year in a 
place before deciding to settle there. 
He says: "Think about what you are 
going to do on Monday, on Tuesday 
and on Wednesday -- other than play 
golf." He knows from personal 
experience, having moved from Los 
Angeles to Nantucket, Mass. 
Source: 
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/re
tirement/t006-c000-s001-retire-to-
the-simpler-life-in-a-small-town.html 
 
5.  
Why did the Otts leave Fort 
Lauderdale? 
I. Increase in local population. 
II. Increase in gambling joints. 
III. Diminishing fishing industry. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
D. Both I & II 
E. All are correct 
 
6.According to the passage, which of 
the following is NOT a feature of 
"certified retirement communities"? 
A. Population of town. 
B. Availability of medical facilities. 
C. Access to coastal areas. 
D. Convenience of travel. 
E. None of the above 
 
7.Which of the following statement 
(s) is/are NOT TRUE in accordance 
with the information provided in the 
passage? 
I. Retirees become a burden on the 
communities. 
II. Fort Lauderdale is a highly 
religious town. 
III. Most people in small towns do not 
live an idle life. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D. Both I & II 
E. All are correct 
 
8.Which of the following statements 
can follow paragraph 2 to form a 
connection with paragraph 3? 
A. Arizona has always been a popular 
retirement destination because of its 
weather and low cost of living, Haines 
says. 
B. The amenities are open to 
everyone in the community. 
C. The golf courses, which are 
managed by Troon Golf, are a big 
draw for many residents. 
D. The couple also enjoy wine tastings 
with the wine club and dinners with 
food and wine pairings. 
E. But before you pull up stakes for 
the village square or the boondocks, 
you need to do some hard thinking. 
 
9.Given below is a possible inference 
that can be drawn from the facts 
stated in the fifth paragraph. You 
have to examine the inference in the 
context of the passage and decide 
upon its degree of truth or falsity. 
“C om m un iti es are hostile against 
those who do not partake in it.” 
A. Definitely true 
B. Probably true 
C. The data are inadequate 
D. Probably false 
E. Definitely false 
 
10.What experience does Rand 
Morrison refer to in the sentence, “He 
knows from personal experience, 
having moved from Los Angeles to 
Nantucket, M a ss”? 
A. Playing golf. 
B. Living in a small town. 
C. As a legal advisor. 
D. Commuting to work. 
E. Moving away from Los Angeles. 
 
11.Which of the given options can be 
used to complete the blank labelled 
(A) in the most appropriate way, 
contextually and grammatically? 
A. a suitable home 
B. an isolated cabin. 
C. an undisturbed vegetation. 
D. an underground villa. 
E. a nature's retreat. 
 
     
     
 
       
  
        
 
       
  
   
   
     
     
    
 
12.Which of the following is/are
correctly inferred from the given
passage?
I. Doctors escape big cities to avoid
demanding patients.
II. People tend to be nosey in rural
areas.
III. Golf and fishing are quite common
among retirees.
A. Only I
B. Only III
C. Both II & III
D. Both I & II
E. All are correct
Direction: Which of the following 
phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below 
each sentence should replace the 
phrase printed in bold letters to make 
the sentence grammatically correct? 
Choose the best option among the 
five given alternatives that reflect the 
correct use of phrase in the context of 
the grammatically correct sentence. 
If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 
(E) i.e., "No correction required" as 
the answer.  
13. The college authorities did not 
allow Miss Sullivan to read the 
examination papers to me; so Mr. 
Eugene C. Vining, one of the 
instructors at the Perkins Institution 
for the Blind, were employed to 
copy the papers for myself in 
American braille. 
i. was employed to copy the papers 
for myself 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ii. was employed to copy the papers 
for me 
iii. were employed to copy the papers 
for me 
A. Only iii 
B. Only ii 
C. Both ii and iii 
D. All i, ii, and iii 
E. No correction required 
 
14.The city of Leon, found by 
Francisco Hernandez de Cordova 
on 1523, was originally situated at 
the head of the western bay of Lake 
Managua, and was not removed to its 
present position till 1610. 
i. found by Francisco Hernandez de 
Cordova in 1523 
ii. founded by Francisco Hernandez de 
Cordova on 1523 
iii. founded by Francisco Hernandez 
de Cordova in 1523 
A. All i, ii, and iii 
B. Only i 
C. Only iii 
D. Both i and ii 
E. No correction required 
 
15.Its nauseous bitter taste may to 
some extent be concealed by 
acidifying the solution with dilute 
sulphuric acid, and in some cases 
where full doses have failed, the 
repeated administration of small 
ones have proved effectually. 
i. the repeated administration of small 
ones has proved effectual 
ii. the repeated administration of 
small ones has proved effectually 
iii. the repeated administration of 
small ones have proven effectual 
A. Both i and ii 
B. All i, ii, and iii 
C. Only i 
D. Only iii 
E. No correction required 
 
16. 
Muller brought out, at Nuremberg, a 
German translation of the Systema 
Naturae, completing it in 1776 by a 
Supplement containing a list of 
animals thus described, which had 
hitherto been technically 
anonymously, with diagnoses and 
names on the Linnaean model. 
i. that had hitherto been technically 
anonymously 
ii. which had hitherto been technically 
anonymous 
iii. which had been technically 
anonymous until now 
A. Only ii 
B. Both ii and iii 
C. Only iii 
D. All i, ii, and iii 
E. No correction required 
 
Direction: Which of the following 
phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below 
each sentence should replace the 
phrase printed in bold letters to make 
the sentence grammatically correct? 
Choose the best option among the 
five given alternatives that reflect the 
correct use of phrase in the context of 
the grammatically correct sentence. 
If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 
(E) i.e., "No correction required" as 
the answer.  
17. A group of passer-by, including 
an off-duty fire official, came to the 
aid of a 4-year-old boy and saved him 
from drowning. 
I. The group of passer-by 
II. A group of passersby 
III. A group with passerby 
A. Only I 
B. Only II 
C. Only III 
D. Both II and III 
E. Both I and II 
 
Direction: In the given question, a 
statement with a blank has been 
given, followed by three words out of 
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Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
1. The village (1)/ in the valley (2)/ 
was know for (3)/ its kind and close-
knit community. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
2. Lest we never forget the (1)/ men 
and women who (2)/died for our 
country, we (3)/ should always honor 
our veterans. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
3.An optimal agri-food policy (1) 
should look at issues pertinent (2)/ to 
not only the short run (3)/ also try to 
address medium to long-term 
challenges. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the sentence to find 
out whether there is an error in it. The 
error, if any, will be in one part of the 
sentence. The number corresponding 
to that part will be your answer. If the 
given sentence is correct as it is, mark 
the answer as ‘No err or’. Ignore the 
errors of punctuation, if any.  
4. The only time you realize (1)/ you 
have way too many (2)/ belonging, 
furniture, and clothes (3)/ is when 
y ou’re moving out. (4) 
A. 1 
B. 2 
C. 3 
D. 4 
E. No error 
 
Direction: Read the given passage 
carefully and answer the questions 
that follow. Certain words are printed 
in bold to help you locate them while 
answering some of the these. 
For decades, retirees looked to places 
such as Florida for the climate and 
leisure activities. But now many 
retirees are searching for something 
extra -- a place where they can make 
connections and a difference. To 
them, a small town seems like the 
idyllic retirement setting after years 
of hustling and bustling in the cities 
and suburbs. 
Many small towns are not waiting for 
retirees to discover them. 
Communities are actively seeking out 
retirees as a way to boost economic 
development. Ellsworth is one of ten 
tiny communities in Kansas offering 
free land to retirees and families who 
want to relocate. 
If you treasure your anonymity, you 
may not want to live in a place where 
everyone really knows your name, as 
well as your business, says Frank 
Levering, who moved with his wife, 
Wanda Urbanska, from Los Angeles to 
rural Virginia. In a small town, people 
may notice a new awning on your 
house or whether you left 15 minutes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
early that day, or whether your cat 
was wandering down the street. 
"If you ever wanted to be useful or 
needed, a small town is the place for 
you," says Levering. "There is often a 
bit of social pressure to become 
involved, and if you are not, you tend 
to feel what people are thinking about 
you." 
It's difficult to stereotype small-town 
living. Sure, you can move into a 
cabin in the woods and fish all day. 
But you can also find many activity-
packed places. In 2003, Charlene and 
Terry Ott left Fort Lauderdale, for 
Oxford, and are leading busy lives. 
They lived in Florida for 25 years, 
while Terry was a sales manager for 
an airline. But they felt that even a 
retirement mecca like Fort Lauderdale 
was getting too crowded. They 
discovered Oxford when they took a 
side trip from a gambling jaunt to 
Tunica, about 30 miles away. 
Oxford is one of 21 small towns in 
Mississippi that are designated as 
"certified retirement communities" by 
the state's Hometown Mississippi 
Retirement program. A certified 
community must meet criteria that 
are important to retirees, such as 
quality medical facilities and an 
affordable cost of living. 
As appealing as small-town life may 
seem, city slickers should recognize 
that housing choices may be limited. 
The Carlsens of Walla Walla had a 
tough time finding ___(A)___, so 
they bought land and had a house 
built. There are few flights from Walla 
Walla -- convenient transportation is 
a consideration if you want to visit 
family or friends. If you have a 
medical condition, make sure you 
have easy access to specialists. But 
smaller places are building bigger 
hospitals, as doctors, too, escape big 
cities for the simpler life. 
Rand's Morrison, 67, advocates 
spending a few weeks a year in a 
place before deciding to settle there. 
He says: "Think about what you are 
going to do on Monday, on Tuesday 
and on Wednesday -- other than play 
golf." He knows from personal 
experience, having moved from Los 
Angeles to Nantucket, Mass. 
Source: 
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/re
tirement/t006-c000-s001-retire-to-
the-simpler-life-in-a-small-town.html 
 
5.  
Why did the Otts leave Fort 
Lauderdale? 
I. Increase in local population. 
II. Increase in gambling joints. 
III. Diminishing fishing industry. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
D. Both I & II 
E. All are correct 
 
6.According to the passage, which of 
the following is NOT a feature of 
"certified retirement communities"? 
A. Population of town. 
B. Availability of medical facilities. 
C. Access to coastal areas. 
D. Convenience of travel. 
E. None of the above 
 
7.Which of the following statement 
(s) is/are NOT TRUE in accordance 
with the information provided in the 
passage? 
I. Retirees become a burden on the 
communities. 
II. Fort Lauderdale is a highly 
religious town. 
III. Most people in small towns do not 
live an idle life. 
A. Only I 
B. Only III 
C. Both II & III 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D. Both I & II 
E. All are correct 
 
8.Which of the following statements 
can follow paragraph 2 to form a 
connection with paragraph 3? 
A. Arizona has always been a popular 
retirement destination because of its 
weather and low cost of living, Haines 
says. 
B. The amenities are open to 
everyone in the community. 
C. The golf courses, which are 
managed by Troon Golf, are a big 
draw for many residents. 
D. The couple also enjoy wine tastings 
with the wine club and dinners with 
food and wine pairings. 
E. But before you pull up stakes for 
the village square or the boondocks, 
you need to do some hard thinking. 
 
9.Given below is a possible inference 
that can be drawn from the facts 
stated in the fifth paragraph. You 
have to examine the inference in the 
context of the passage and decide 
upon its degree of truth or falsity. 
“C om m un iti es are hostile against 
those who do not partake in it.” 
A. Definitely true 
B. Probably true 
C. The data are inadequate 
D. Probably false 
E. Definitely false 
 
10.What experience does Rand 
Morrison refer to in the sentence, “He 
knows from personal experience, 
having moved from Los Angeles to 
Nantucket, M a ss”? 
A. Playing golf. 
B. Living in a small town. 
C. As a legal advisor. 
D. Commuting to work. 
E. Moving away from Los Angeles. 
 
11.Which of the given options can be 
used to complete the blank labelled 
(A) in the most appropriate way, 
contextually and grammatically? 
A. a suitable home 
B. an isolated cabin. 
C. an undisturbed vegetation. 
D. an underground villa. 
E. a nature's retreat. 
 
     
     
 
       
  
        
 
       
  
   
   
     
     
    
 
12.Which of the following is/are
correctly inferred from the given
passage?
I. Doctors escape big cities to avoid
demanding patients.
II. People tend to be nosey in rural
areas.
III. Golf and fishing are quite common
among retirees.
A. Only I
B. Only III
C. Both II & III
D. Both I & II
E. All are correct
Direction: Which of the following 
phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below 
each sentence should replace the 
phrase printed in bold letters to make 
the sentence grammatically correct? 
Choose the best option among the 
five given alternatives that reflect the 
correct use of phrase in the context of 
the grammatically correct sentence. 
If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 
(E) i.e., "No correction required" as 
the answer.  
13. The college authorities did not 
allow Miss Sullivan to read the 
examination papers to me; so Mr. 
Eugene C. Vining, one of the 
instructors at the Perkins Institution 
for the Blind, were employed to 
copy the papers for myself in 
American braille. 
i. was employed to copy the papers 
for myself 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ii. was employed to copy the papers 
for me 
iii. were employed to copy the papers 
for me 
A. Only iii 
B. Only ii 
C. Both ii and iii 
D. All i, ii, and iii 
E. No correction required 
 
14.The city of Leon, found by 
Francisco Hernandez de Cordova 
on 1523, was originally situated at 
the head of the western bay of Lake 
Managua, and was not removed to its 
present position till 1610. 
i. found by Francisco Hernandez de 
Cordova in 1523 
ii. founded by Francisco Hernandez de 
Cordova on 1523 
iii. founded by Francisco Hernandez 
de Cordova in 1523 
A. All i, ii, and iii 
B. Only i 
C. Only iii 
D. Both i and ii 
E. No correction required 
 
15.Its nauseous bitter taste may to 
some extent be concealed by 
acidifying the solution with dilute 
sulphuric acid, and in some cases 
where full doses have failed, the 
repeated administration of small 
ones have proved effectually. 
i. the repeated administration of small 
ones has proved effectual 
ii. the repeated administration of 
small ones has proved effectually 
iii. the repeated administration of 
small ones have proven effectual 
A. Both i and ii 
B. All i, ii, and iii 
C. Only i 
D. Only iii 
E. No correction required 
 
16. 
Muller brought out, at Nuremberg, a 
German translation of the Systema 
Naturae, completing it in 1776 by a 
Supplement containing a list of 
animals thus described, which had 
hitherto been technically 
anonymously, with diagnoses and 
names on the Linnaean model. 
i. that had hitherto been technically 
anonymously 
ii. which had hitherto been technically 
anonymous 
iii. which had been technically 
anonymous until now 
A. Only ii 
B. Both ii and iii 
C. Only iii 
D. All i, ii, and iii 
E. No correction required 
 
Direction: Which of the following 
phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below 
each sentence should replace the 
phrase printed in bold letters to make 
the sentence grammatically correct? 
Choose the best option among the 
five given alternatives that reflect the 
correct use of phrase in the context of 
the grammatically correct sentence. 
If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 
(E) i.e., "No correction required" as 
the answer.  
17. A group of passer-by, including 
an off-duty fire official, came to the 
aid of a 4-year-old boy and saved him 
from drowning. 
I. The group of passer-by 
II. A group of passersby 
III. A group with passerby 
A. Only I 
B. Only II 
C. Only III 
D. Both II and III 
E. Both I and II 
 
Direction: In the given question, a 
statement with a blank has been 
given, followed by three words out of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
which more than one can complete 
the sentence grammatically and 
contextually. Find the word (s) which 
can fill the blank and choose the 
option accordingly.  
18. Locals and visitors love to 
________ along the beautiful 
coastline. 
I) Meander 
II) Stroll 
III) Roam 
A. Only II 
B. Both I and II 
C. Both II and III 
D. All I, II, and III 
E. None of the above 
 
19.The first step in managing that 
diversity was being able to 
_________ key differences. 
I) Discern 
II) Putrefy 
III) Enjoin 
A. Only II 
B. Only I 
C. Only III 
D. Both I and II 
E. Both I and III 
 
20.Not allowing her to speak in her 
own defence was a _________ of 
justice. 
I) Exult 
II) Travesty 
III) Derision 
A. Only I 
B. Both I and II 
C. Only II 
D. Only III 
E. All I, II, and III 
 
21.His criticisms were always 
captious and ___________, never 
offering constructive suggestions. 
I) Frivolous 
II) Thoughtless 
III) Flippant 
A. Only I 
B. Only II 
C. Only III 
D. All I, II, and III 
E. Both I and II 
 
22.It was one of those __________ 
events that caused a sea change in 
public attitudes. 
I) Fictitious 
II) Momentous 
III) Significant 
A. Both II and III 
B. All I, II, and III 
C. Both I and II 
D. Only III 
E. Only II 
 
Direction: Read the given passage 
carefully and answer the questions 
that follow. Certain words are printed 
in bold to help you locate them while 
answering some of the these. 
The most senior 
engineer/accountant/practitioner in 
the department is retiring today. Co-
workers wish her well, buy her lunch, 
sign her humorous greeting car d … 
and jot down her phone number for 
the moments in the near future they 
will need her help. They hope she ’ll 
answer when they call because if she 
d oe sn’t , th ey ’ll be sunk. Such 
anxious departures happen 10,000 
times a day, according to the Pew 
Research Centre. 
A recent study from the University of 
North Carolina at Chapel Hill reveals 
that less than 40 percent of 
employers have taken action to 
address the imminent loss of detailed 
know-how. Adding even well-trained 
millennials to the workforce may not 
be enough to restore the balance 
when your company is 
haemorrhaging its veteran 
employees. 
We’ r e not talking the stuff of dust-
collecting procedure manuals.