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Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
The opponents of Rama used which of the following as an opportunity to poison the king's mind against him ?
Explanation: Vijaynagar kingdom was not enjoying good relations with it's neighbouring kingdom of Mahanagar. <br>Hence, the opponents of Rama used this as opportunity to poison his mind against Rama.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Why were Rama's opponents happy ?
Explanation: Rama was too hurt to deny his charges outright.<br> This made the king furious and he expelled Rama from the kingdom. This made Rama's opponents happy. Option C is correct option.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
What did the king do when he heard that his favourite minister, Rama was a spy ?
Explanation: The King wanted an explanation from Rama but Rama in shock didn't answer anything so, the King ordered him to leave the Kingdom as Rama's silence was considered as acceptance of his guilt.<br> Option B is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
How did the king of Vijaynagar find out Rama was innocent ?
Explanation: King can to know that Rama was innoncent but it is not mentioned in the passage as to how did he find out about the same. Option E is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
What was the Rama's reaction when he was accused of spying ?
Explanation: The king, believing Rama's opponents, summoned Rama and asked him about the allegations made against him. <br>Rama was shocked and disappointed at being accused of spying. He was too shocked even to speak. Option A is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Arrange the following incidents in a chronological order as they occurred in the passage. <br> (A) The king of Vijaynagar welcomed Rama<br> (B) The king was pondering over the affairs of his state<br> (C) The king of Vijaynagar shouted at Rama<br> (D) The king of Mahanagar was doubtful about sending his messenger to Vijaynagar
Explanation: The correct order of the events as happening in passage is:<br> (B) The king was pondering over the affairs of his state<br> (C) The king of Vijaynagar shouted at Rama<br> (D) The king of Mahanagar was doubtful about sending his messenger to Vijaynagar<br> (A) The king of Vijaynagar welcomed Rama <br> The correct order is BCDA i.e option
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Which of the following qualities can be attributed to Rama as inferred from the passage ?
Explanation: From the passage we can get to know that Rama displayed inteligence to turn adversity into an opportunity for building good relation sbetween the two kingdoms. Hence, option D is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Why was the king of Mahanagar skeptical about Rama's presence in his court ?
Explanation: The King believed that Vijaynagar's King comsidered him as enemy. <br>This made him skeptical about Rama's presence in his court.<br> Hence, the correct option is option B.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Why did Rama ask the king of Mahanagar to send a messenger with gifts to Vijaynagar ?
Explanation: By sending gifts to Vijaynagar, Rama wanted to ensure the King of Mahanagar that the King of Vijaynagar did not want war with him. Hence, the correct option is option C.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Which of the following is true according to the passage ?
Explanation: As per the passage, all of the statements are correct. Option E is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage<br>: Preposterous
Explanation: The word 'preposterous' as used in passage means something which is difficult to believe or odd. <br>Here, it also means absurd. Hence, the correct option is D.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:<br> Fed
Explanation: Here, the word 'fed' is used in context of saying something i.e '....fed lies...'.<br> It means 'told lies'<br> Option A is the correct option.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the phrase printed in bold as used in the passage:<br> Cast a spell on
Explanation: Here, 'to cast a spell on' is used in the context of 'to impress'.<br> It has been used to denote the influence Rama had over the King. Option B is the correct option.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Choose the word which is most opposite in the meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage:<br> Innocent
Explanation: In the context of given passage, 'innoncent' means not guilty. <br>Hence, the opposite in meaning to innoncent would be 'guilty'. The correct option is E.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> The kingdom of vijaynagar had not been enjoying good relations with its neighbouring state, Mahanagar, for a very long time. Jealous opponents of Rama, the king's favourite minister, found the perfect opportunity to damage his reputation. So they went about poisoning the king's mind against him. One day, when the king was in his chamber pondering over the affairs of the state, one of his courtiers came in and said, ''Your Majesty, have you heard the latest?'' The king was surprised and exclaimed, ''No, I have not! What's going on?'' In his gravest voice, the courtier answered, ''Your Majesty, I will tell you only after you promise not to harm me.'' ''Don't be silly,'' laughed the king, ''Say whatever you want to; you need not be afraid of me. ''Your Majesty, Rama is on the payroll of the king of Mahanagar. He has been spying on us for them.'' ''What are you talking about ?'' asked the king angrily.'' This has been going on for a long time. But you would not believe a word against Rama. He has <strong>cast such a spell</strong> on you that you refuse to even think that he might betray you.'' ''Rama is faithful to the kingdom. He cannot do this. You have been misinformed, '' the king replied with confidence. But the courtier convinced the king to regard the statement with some gravity and do not <strong>dismiss</strong> it outright. ''Your majesty, I am fully confident about the truth of my information. Do you think I would have spoken to you without verifying the information?'' said the courtier. The king promised to get the matter investigated and said that if Rama was found guilty, he would be punished. The king sent for Rama the following day and without wasting time on preliminaries, he asked him whether he was in league with Mahanagar. The question shocked Rama so much that he could not say anything. ''Your silence says that you accept the charge!'' Deeply hurt that the king could doubt his loyalty, Rama refused to answer such a <strong>preposterous</strong> charge. This angered the king even more. He ordered Rama to leave his kingdom. <br><br> Rama did not say a single word in his defence and went away with his head bowed. When his enemies heard that Rama had been expelled from the kingdom their joy knew no bounds. Meanwhile, Rama went to Mahanagar and met the king there. He pleased the king with his wit. The king asked Rama who he was and when he revealed his name, the king welcomed him warmly. He had heard much about Rama's sagacity. But the king was surprised to see Rama in his court. ''Your king consider me his enemy. So what are you doing here?'' Rama replied, '' Your Majesty, you are a learned man. You have great strength. You are a good administrator and wish your people well. Our king also possess all these virtues. He regards you as a friend and he has sent me to resolve the existing misunderstanding between us. ''The king was surprised, ''Your king considers me a friend? But our spies warned us that your king was thinking of attacking us,'' said the king. Rama said, ''Our spies have <strong>fed</strong> our king the same pack of lies. That is why he has sent me to you. Has war ever benefitted anybody?'' The king was impressed by this statement. He said, ''I do not want war, either. But how can I believe that your king really wants peace?'' Rama suggested that the king send a messenger with gifts and a message of peace to Vijaynagar. And if the king accepts the gifts, it would mean that he, too, wants to be friends. But if he returns the gifts, then obviously, he wants war. The king had one doubt. ''Won't it be an insult to me if I send the message first?'' Rama had a ready answer. ''I have come with the message of peace and so it is us who have made the first move. ''The king liked the sound of that and sent his special messenger to Vijaynagar the next day. Meanwhile, the king of Vijaynagar had come to know that Rama was <strong>innocent</strong> and that the courtiers had conspired against him. As soon as the messenger from Mahanagar reached him with the gifts, he was delighted. He was full of praise for Rama's wisdom and sent his own minister with gifts to Mahanagar, with a request that the king send Rama back. When Rama returned to Vijaynagar, the King warmly welcomed him. He also promised to punish the clique of courtiers who had poisoned his mind against his favourite minister.
Choose the word which is most opposite in the meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage:<br> Dismiss
Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits remaining for the sentence as a whole.
The artist had to ________ a lot before ________ recognised for his talent.
Explanation: The words 'struggle' and 'being' are most suitable to the given context of the sentence. <br>Struggle means to strive against obstacles and hurdles. <br> The correct sentence would read as: <br> The artist had to struggle a lot before being recognised for his talent. Option A is correct.
Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits remaining for the sentence as a whole.
Most of the committee members ________ in favour of the _______ of a new dam in that village.
Explanation: Here, building or constructing both can fill up the second blank. However, was cannot be used in first blank as it is in singular form and we need plural form. <br> Hence, the correct words are 'were' and 'constructing'. <br>Therefore, the statement would read as: Most of the committee members were in favour of the construction of a new dam in that village. <br>Option C is the correct option.
Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits remaining for the sentence as a whole.
She _______ to learn basic German as she will be _________ for Germany next month.
Explanation: Here, the words 'wants' and 'leaving' most suit the context of the sentence are grammatically apt. <br> The correct sentence would reads:<br> She wants to learn basic German as she will be leaving for Germany next month. Hence, the correct option is C.
Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits remaining for the sentence as a whole.
They _____ a sound infrastructure in order to _______ with the new challenges.
Explanation: Here, the words 'need' and 'cope' most suit the context of the given sentence and are most appropriate. <br>Hence, the sentence would read as:<br> They need a sound infrastructure in order to cope with the new challenges. <br>Option D is correct.
Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits remaining for the sentence as a whole.
As soon as they _________ the branch office, she was asked to _________ to the head-office immediately.
Explanation: Here, 'reached' and 'report' are most gramatically appropriate. Here, reached means arrived They also suit the context of the sentence.<nr> The sentence would read as:<br> As soon as they reached the branch office, she was asked to report to the head-office immediately.
Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic 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(5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)
The temple is located(A) / such a high altitude that it is(B) / impossible to go there(C) / during the winter season.(D) / No Error(E)
Explanation: Here, the error is in part A of the statement.Preposition 'at' is missing. <br>The correct statement would read as:<br> The temple is located at such a high altitude that it is impossible to go there during the winter season. Hence, the correct option is A.
Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic 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(5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)
On reaching the (A) / lake, the leader realised (B) / that two elephant from (C) / his herd were missing.(D) / No Error (E)
Explanation: Here, the error is in part C of the sentence.<br> Singular 'elephant' has been used instead of 'elephants'. <br>The correct statement would read as:<br> On reaching the lake, the leader realised that two elephants from his herd were missing. Hence, the correct option is C.
Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic 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(5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)
The builders have (A) / promised a customers (B) / that the construction will be (C)/ completed as soon as possible.(D) / No Error (E)
Explanation: Here, in the part B of the statement the use of 'a' is wrong as noun is used in pural form.<br> The correct senetence would read as: <br> The builders have promised customers that the construction will be completed as soon as possible. <br> Hence, the correct option is B.
Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic 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(5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)
Pratik was extremely (A) / happy when he (B) / saw his favourite (C)/ actor at near the mall.(D) / No Error (E)
Explanation: There is error in part D of the sentence. The preposition 'near' has been wrongly used.<br> The correct sentence would read as:<br> Pratik was extremely happy when he saw his favourite actor at the mall. The correct option is D.
Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic 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(5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)
Vanita managed to (A) / answer all the questions (B) / whereas her friend could not (C)/ answer all the questions (D) / No Error (E)
Explanation: The sentence is gramatically correct and has no error. <br>Hence, the correct option is E.
Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below should replace the phrases given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ''No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.
My friend tried to '' play a tricks'' on me on April Fool's Day.
Explanation: The correct phrase is - 'play a trick'.That is because, the sentence starts with 'tried to' which should only be followed by a verb in simple present tense. <br> Hence, the correct option is D. <br> The correct sentence would read as: <br> My friend tried to play a trick on me on April Fool's Day.
Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below should replace the phrases given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ''No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.
His business has been ''gone downhill'' ever since he brother left.
Explanation: Here, the correct tense to be used is past perfect progressive tense.<br> Hence, the correct sentence would read as: <br> His business has been ''going downhill'' ever since he brother left. <br> The correct option is option C.
Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below should replace the phrases given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ''No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.
The thief finally ''decided to confess'' his crime just before the trial started.
Explanation: The sentence is gramatically correct and phrase is used in it's correct form. Hence, the correct option is E.
Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below should replace the phrases given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ''No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.
They had registered a complaint against her as she '' have violated'' the contract.
Explanation: In the highlighted part, present perfect tense has been wrongly used instead of past perfect tense. <br>The correct sentence would read as:<br> They had registered a complaint against her as she had violated the contract.
Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), and (D) given below should replace the phrases given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ''No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.
Last evening the actor '' throw a party'' at his residence.
Explanation: In the highlighted part, present tense of the verb 'throw' has been wrongly used instead of past tense 'threw'. <br>The correct sentence would read as:<br> Last evening the actor threw a party at his residence.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: Here, the correct word to be used is 'home'. <br> It is gramatically most appropriate and correctly fits into the context. <br> Option D is correct.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: Here, 'fee' is the most appropriate word which matches the context and fits well. <br> The correct option is option C.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: Here, 'seem' means 'to feel'. <br> It is most appropriate word in the given context and is grammatically correct. <br> The correct option is D.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: Here, built and make are both appropriate. <br> However, the tense of 'built' i.e. past tense is inappropriate for the given sentence. The correct option is C.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: Here, the bird was homeless and wanted to stay in the lake i.e it wanted shelter. <br> 'Shelter' is the most appropriate word which can be used which means a place to stay. The correct option is E.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: The bird wanted shelter buht swans were not willing to give her that<br> They drove her away meaning i.e forced her to go. The correct option is option D.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: Here, the correct tense to be used is past progressive tense. <br> Hence, the correct form of have to be used is 'having'. The correct option is A.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: The phrase used is 'to shiver with fear' which means to be extremely frightened. <br> Hence, the correct option is option E.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: The swans were frightened by King's threat. They flew far away to never return. <br> Hence, the correct option is B.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Once there was a lake which was (31) to many golden swans. Every six months, the swans would leave a golden feather as a (32) for using the lake. The soldiers of the kingdom in which the lake was, would collect the feathers and deposit them in the royal treasury. One day, a homeless bird saw the lake. ''The water in this lake (33) so cool and soothing. I will (34) my nest here,'' thought the bird. As soon as the bird settled down near the lake, the golden swans noticed her. They shouted, 'This lake belongs to us! We pay a golden feather to the King for using it. You cannot live here. ''I am homeless, brothers. I too will pay the rent. Please give me (35).'' the bird pleaded.''How will you pay the rent? You do not have golden feathers,'' said the swans, laughing. They further added, ''Stop dreaming and leave at once.'' The humbled bird pleaded many times. But the arrogant swans (36) her away. ''I will teach them a lesson!'' decided the humiliated bird. She went to the King and said, ''O King! The swans in your lake are impolite and unkind. I begged for shelter but they said that they had rented the lake.'' The King was angry with the arrogant swans for (37) insulted the homeless bird. He ordered his soldiers to bring the arrogant swans to his court. In no time, all the golden swans were brought to the King's court. ''Do you think the royal treasury depends upon your golden feathers? You cannot decide who lives by the lake. Leave the lake at once or you all will be beheaded!'' shouted the King. The swans shivered with (38) on hearing the King. They flew away and never (39). The bird built her home near the lake and lived there happily forever. The bird gave shelter to all other birds who (40) to stay near the lake.
Explanation: Here, the answer has to be in simple past as the sentence starts with 'gave' which is also in the simple past. The correct or the most appropriate word to be used is 'wished' which means that the birds wanted to stay. <br> Hence, the correct option is B.
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