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Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 1

Directions (1-15)  : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are underline to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Swami Dayanand Saraswati pledged his guru that he would—

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 1

As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life”. This is what is in the passage. So the answer is (a).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 2

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Swami Dayanand Saraswati showed courage in—

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 2

(e) In one place it is said :
‘It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practices and instituting reforms.”

Decrying means criticising strongly or denouncing. Now we find Swami Dayanand Saraswati showed courage in denouncing the social evils.

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Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 3

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Which of the following statements is TRUE in the case of Swami Dayanand Saraswati?

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 3

Options 3 and 5 are incorrect in context to what are said in the passage. Options 1 and 2 have no mention in the passage. So, only one option is left for consideration. That is (d). In the last sentence of the passage we find that a man tried to kill Swamiji by giving him poison. So we can say that once a man had secretly planned to kill Swamiji.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 4

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Why did Swamiji run away from home?

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 4

“He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage”. This is a clear indication that Dayanand left his house to escape marrage. But there is no such mention in any one of the given options.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 5

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Which of the following is NOT TRUE in the case of Swami Dayanand Saraswati?

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 5

Consider these two sentence:
(i) At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils ------.
(ii) It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence.
From these two statements it is clear that Swamiji attended Kumbha Fair in 1876. So it is wrong to say that he attended Kumbha Fair in 1857.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 6

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Swami Dayanand Saraswati was in favour of—

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 6

In one sentence it is said -“...... he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarrage.” For this, we can rightly say that Dayanand Saraswati was in favour of widow marriage.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 7

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Swami Dayanand Saraswati raised his voice against—

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 7

Considering all the given options, we find option (b) more appropriate in context to what is implied in the passage. We can arrive this truth from various statements made in the passage.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 8

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. The Indian Society at the time of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was —

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 8

“That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated.”
So, it is appropriate to state that Indian society at the time of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was full of religious pretentions and duplicity.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 9

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Swami Dayanand Saraswati can be described mainly as a —

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 9

The first sentence about Dayanand Saraswati (3rd of the passage) runs thus—
“Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth contury” Besides this,in many other places the constribution of Dayanand as a social reformer is highlighted. So, the answer is, obviously, (d).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 10

Directions (10-12) : Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in underline as used in the passage.

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Rife

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 10

If you say that something, usually something bad, is rife in a place or that the place is rife with it, you mean that it is very common.
For example,
Bribery and corruption were rife in the industry.
As common and widespread are closer in meaning and there is no other suitable option, so the answer is (c).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 11

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Mundane

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 11

Mundane (Adjective) means ordinary and typically unexciting.
For example,
I lead a pretty mundane life; nothing interesting ever happens to me.
In the passage also mundane bears the same meaning as ordinary.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 12

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Reverence

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 12

Reverence (Noun) means feeling of deep respect or (especially religious) veneration.
For example,
He removed his hat as a sign of reverence.
Admiration means respect.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 13

Directions (13-15) : Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in underline as used in the passage.

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Decrying

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 13

Decry (Verb) means speak critically of somebody/something to make him/it seem less valuable, useful, etc.
For example,
He decried her efforts as a waste of time
As uphold means just the opposite of what is meant by decry, so, the answer is (e).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 14

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Remarkable

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 14

Someone or something that is remarkable is unusual or exceptional that causes people to notice them and be surprised or impressed.
So, the antonym is usual.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 15

India is a country which respect spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship. That was a time when religious hypocrisy was rife, social evil like child-marriage was an accepted practice and widows were ill-treated. It was Swami Dayanand who showed remarkable courage in decrying these practice and instituting reforms. At the Kumbha Fair of 1876 at Haridwar, he spoke openly against social evils and kept his views frankly in favour of widow remarriage. He established the glory of Vedas and founded a progressive and reformist society, which he named Arya Samaj. His works Satyartha Prakash, Rigved Bhumika, etc. are well-known. He also wrote a treatise on the Vedas.

Swamiji was born in Morvi in Gujarat. His name was Mool Shankar. Young Mool Shankar was much above the mundane. He ran away from home when his father forced him for marriage. He reached Mathura and studied Vedas and other scriptures under a guru, Swami Vrijanand. As his tuition fees, he pledged to his guru to serve and spread the knowledge of Vedas and the truth of his life. He fulfilled his promise.

For Swami Dayanand, foreign rule was never tolerable. He was a partriot and a social reformer. Many of Swamiji’s principles were accepted by Gandhiji. It is believed that Swamiji participated in the 1857 war of independence. His works have been pioneering in the social field and will always be the torch bearer for others on this path. He was an incarnation of kindness and forgiveness for he forgave a man who gave him poison.

Q. Openly

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 15

Openly means publicly. So, its antonym is privately.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 16

Directions (16-25) : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

Q. One of the security men (a)/ rushed forward and asked (b)/ me that if I (c)/ had anything objectionable. (d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 16

In the Indirect Narration of an interrogative sentence we can use if/whether but not that. So in the given sentence also we should not use that. 
For example,

Direct- Sanjay asked me, “Are you well?”
Indirect- Sanjay asked me whether I was well.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 17

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. He received timely support (a)/from his elder brother (b)/ who has been working abroad (c)/ for the last six years. (d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 17

The use of received (V2) in part (a) of the sentence indicates that the action took place in the past.

So, has been in part (c) should be replaced with had been.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 18

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. We have now (a)/ reliable learnt that (b)/ he was involved (c)/ in the bank robbery. (d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 18

A Verb cann’t be modified by an Adjective.
Reliable is an Adjective which cann’t modify the Verb, learnt. Hence reliable should be replaced with the Adverb reliably which can modify a Verb.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 19

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. We could Not (a)/ believe that one (b)/ of us was (c)/ responsible for the act. (d)/ No error (e).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 20

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. The notorious gang opens (a)/ the door quietly and (b)/ escaped in the dark with (c)/ whatever they had collected. (d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 20

A past action is described in the sentence. So, opens (V1) should be replaced with opened (V2).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 21

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. We request you to (a)/ study the proposal carefully (b)/ and submitted your recommendation (c)/ at your earliest convenience.(d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 21

The sentence is in Present Tense. So, submitted  (V2) will be replaced with submit (V1).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 22

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. After careful examining (a)/ the medicines installed in the laboratory (b)/ he wrote a detailed report and submitted it (c)/ to the higher authorities. (d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 22

After careful examining will be replaced with after careful examination of.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 23

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. Who do you think (a)/ will be able to (b)/ do this job in a (c)/ very decently manner? (d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 23

Manner (Noun) can be qualified by an Adjective. So, decently (Adverb) should be replaced with decent (Adjective)

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 24

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. Mature people behave (a)/ with others in a (b)/ very gentle way and (c)/ always respected others’ feelings. (d)/ No error (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 24

The sentence states a general truth. So the sentence should be in Present Indefinite (Simple Present) Tense. So, respected (V2) should be replaced with respect (V1).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 25

The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e)) i.e., “No Error’

Q. Some people feel depressed (a)/ whenever they think of future (b)/ because they do not believe (c)/ in their own capabilities. (d)/ No error (e)

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 26

Directions (26-30) : In each question below four words which are numbered (a), (b), (c) and (d) have been underline of which one may be wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are correctly spelt, mark (e) i.e. ‘All Correct’ as the answer.

Q. We can’t trust (a)/ your statement that you were thorough (b)/ignorant (c)/ of the conse-quences (d)/ All correct (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 26

To modify ignorant (Adjective) we should use an Adverb. So, thorough will be replaced with thoroughly (Adverb).

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 27

Four words which are numbered (a), (b), (c) and (d) have been underline of which one may be wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are correctly spelt, mark (e) i.e. ‘All Correct’

Q. The various (a)/ practices (b) and norms for Banks’ transacti-ons (c)/ were violated (d)/ in that case. All correct (e)

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 28

Four words which are numbered (a), (b), (c) and (d) have been underline of which one may be wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are correctly spelt, mark (e) i.e. ‘All Correct’

Q. We must prevent (a) engen-dered (b)/wild animal species (c)/ from being extinct (d)/ All correct (e)

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 28

Engendered will be replaced with endangered.

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 29

Four words which are numbered (a), (b), (c) and (d) have been underline of which one may be wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are correctly spelt, mark (e) i.e. ‘All Correct’

Q. Because (a)/ he is renowned (b)/ for his expertise (c)/ and originality, (d)/ his book don’t interest majority of readers. All correct (e).

Detailed Solution for Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 29

Because clause is generally used at the end of a sentence. If the clause is used in the middle of the sentence, we should replace because with since/for. In the given sentence, we should replace because with Although/Though

Model Practice Set MCQ - 1 - Question 30

Four words which are numbered (a), (b), (c) and (d) have been underline of which one may be wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are correctly spelt, mark (e) i.e. ‘All Correct’

Q. He was extremely (a)/ unhappy because of the inordinate (b)/ delay (c) at the reception (d) counter. All correct (e).

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