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16201.	Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka.Α. In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-speaking community.B. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking majority.C. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power sharing to protect their culture, language and equality of opportunity in education and jobs.D. The transformation of Belgium from unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible division of the country on linguistic lines.Which of the statements given above are correct?(a) A, B, C and D(b) A, B and D(c) C and D(d) B, C and D
Answer» (d) B, C and D

Discussion

16202.	Which one of the following elements is not included in the Belgium model?(a) Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in the government.(b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments.(c) Brussels has a separate government in which both he communities have equal representation?(d) There is a community government which has special powers of administration.
Answer» Answer is : (b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments.

Discussion

16203.	Which one of the following countries is a good example of 'holding together federation'? (A) The U.S.A (B) Switzerland (C) Australia (D) India
Answer» India countries is a good example of 'holding together federation‟.

Discussion

16204.	Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'?(a) Australia(b) India(c) U.S.A.(d) Switzerland
Answer» Answer is : (b) India

Discussion

16205.	Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'? (a) Australia (b) India (c) U.S.A. (d) Switzerland
Answer» Correct option is: (b) India

Discussion

16206.	“What was the attitude of the average Indian in smaller localities towards advocates of ‘home rule’?
Answer» The average Indians in smaller localities were afraid to show sympathy for the advocates of home-rule. Gandhi stayed at Muzaffarpur for two days at the home of Professor Malkani, a teacher in a government school. It was an extraordinary thing in those days for a government professor to give shelter to one who opposed the government.

Discussion

16207.	List the places that Gandhi visited between his first meeting with Shukla and his arrival at Champaran.
Answer» Gandhi’s first meeting with Shukla was at Lucknow. Then he went to Cawnpore and other parts of India. He returned to his ashram near Ahmedabad. Later he went to Calcutta, Patna and Muzaffarpur before arriving at Champaran.

Discussion

16208.	A: I’m surprised your husband didn’t stay longer. B: Well, ________ , had the weather been better. A) he should have done B) he might’ve done C) he has done D) he must have done
Answer» Correct option is B) he might’ve done

Discussion

16209.	If you ___ to please an English person, be very polite about his garden. A) want B) wanted C) are wanting D) will want E) wants
Answer» Correct option is A) want

Discussion

16210.	A: Must I always pay my rent by cheque? B: No, ________ . Pay it however you want to. A) you needn’t B) you mustn’t C) you shouldn’t D) you oughtn’t
Answer» Correct option is A) you needn’t

Discussion

16211.	They’ve bought a leather three-piece ______ - a sofa and two armchairs. A) pack B) swarm C) suite D) congregation
Answer» Correct option is C) suite

Discussion

16212.	A: Water the plants, please. B: ______. A) Yes, I did B) They were watered C) They’ve already been watered D) No, not yet.
Answer» Correct option is C) They’ve already been watered

Discussion

16213.	They’ve _____ lunch. They _____ it at 12 o’clock. A) have / had B) had / have C) had / having D) had / had
Answer» Correct option is D) had / had

Discussion

16214.	I’d love _____ help you, but I can’t. I’m sorry. A) can B) could C) managed to D) to be able to
Answer» Correct option is D) to be able to

Discussion

16215.	I’m sorry you ___ smoke here. A) had to B) can’t C) could D) must E) have to
Answer» Correct option is B) can’t

Discussion

16216.	I must say I wouldn’t buy it, but don’t be ________ by me. A) put up B) put up with C) put off D) put with
Answer» Correct option is C) put off

Discussion

16217.	A: I hate all this polite chat at cocktail parties. B: Oh, you ________ polite in my house. Say whatever you want! A) mustn’t be B) shouldn’t be C) needn’t be D) oughtn’t to be
Answer» Correct option is C) needn’t be

Discussion

16218.	______ is a special material used for sticking on your skin to cover small wounds.A) cast B) medicine C) ointment D) plaster
Answer» Correct option is D) plaster

Discussion

16219.	______ is a substance for treating an illness, especially that you drink. A) ointment B) bandage C) medicine D) plaster
Answer» Correct option is C) medicine

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16220.	Last week John ________ his leg. A) felt and broken B) fell and broke C) feels and breaks D) fallen and broken
Answer» Correct option is B) fell and broke

Discussion

16221.	In Britain during the nineteenth century, middle class women were usually expected to stay at home and look after their households. But in the early years of the twentieth century, this was beginning to change. _____ Some succeeded. For instance, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson became a qualified doctor and, in 1908, was England's first woman mayor. A) In the war years, thousands of women were needed to work in the factories. B) Middle class women were struggling to enter the professions on equal terms with men. C) Most women were indifferent to the issues of the time. D) Therefore, most men withheld their support from the movement. E) Some women are not allowed to work even though their families need the money they could earn.
Answer» Correct option is B) Middle class women were struggling to enter the professions on equal terms with men

Discussion

16222.	We didn’t go out last night. We ___ to the cinema but we decided to stay at home. A) could have gone B) must have gone C) should go D) are to go E) needn’t go
Answer» Correct option is A) could have gone

Discussion

16223.	Have you seen the new bridge they’ve built ______ the river? A) over B) under C) between D) at
Answer» Correct option is A) over

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16224.	I’m sorry but I can’t ________ anybody at the moment because the bedrooms are being redecorated. A) put up B) put up with C) put off D) put with
Answer» Correct option is A) put up

Discussion

16225.	He broke his leg, so doctor made a ______ around his broken leg. A) cast B) ointment C) medicine D) plaster
Answer» Correct option is A) cast

Discussion

16226.	Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. 1. I have been ill (a) with a cough and my doctor feels I need a holiday, (b) He has asked me to spend a week in the countryside (c). May I stay with you ? Please give me an early (d) reply.2. Receiving the invitation from the country mouse, the town mouse packed his bags and caught the next train to the countryside. The day was bright (a) and sunny and soon the town mouse began (b) to feel hot (c) in the train. “I wish there was an air-conditioned coach,” he said to himself. “I feel very uncomfortable (d) here”.
Answer» 1. a) well b) working day c) city d) late 2. a) dull b) finished c) cold d) comfortable

16226.

Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. 1. I have been ill (a) with a cough and my doctor feels I need a holiday, (b) He has asked me to spend a week in the countryside (c). May I stay with you ? Please give me an early (d) reply.2. Receiving the invitation from the country mouse, the town mouse packed his bags and caught the next train to the countryside. The day was bright (a) and sunny and soon the town mouse began (b) to feel hot (c) in the train. “I wish there was an air-conditioned coach,” he said to himself. “I feel very uncomfortable (d) here”.

Answer»

1. a) well

b) working day

c) city

d) late

2. a) dull

b) finished

c) cold

d) comfortable

Discussion

16227.	I usually stay at home ______ night. A) on B) at C) in D) over
Answer» Correct option is B) at

Discussion

16228.	“Ann’s bedroom’s really untidy again!” “Is it? I told her it was _____ yesterday, and she promised to clean it.” A) clean B) shining C) modern D) messy
Answer» Correct option is D) messy

Discussion

16229.	Doctor gave the patient a ______ on which the medicine the patient should take was written. A) prescription B) medicine C) capsule D) cast
Answer» Correct option is A) prescription

Discussion

16230.	The doctor gave me a prescription ______ my cough. A) with B) to C) at D) for
Answer» Correct option is D) for

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16231.	The doctor gave me a prescription _____ my cough. A) with B) to C) at D) for
Answer» Correct option is D) for

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16232.	If you want antibiotics, you _____ to ask the doctor for a prescription. A) must B) had better C) will have D) should
Answer» Correct option is C) will have

Discussion

16233.	If we______ the plan you suggest, we are more likely to be successful. A) decideB) elect C) command D) vote E) adopt
Answer» Correct option is E) adopt OPTION E ADOPT

Discussion

16234.	He looked rather untidy as there were two buttons ________ from his coat. A) loosing B) losing C) off D) away E) missing
Answer» Correct option is E) missing

Discussion

16235.	The doctor gave me ________ for some medicine. A) an order B) a letter C) an instruction D) a recipe E) a prescription
Answer» Correct option is E) a prescription

Discussion

16236.	Could you run _____ 10 copies of this hand-out, please? A) at B) off C) on D) out of
Answer» Correct option is B) off

Discussion

16237.	Our boss .......... our meeting until next week The correct phrasal verb to be filled in the blank is (A) put (B) put off (C) put down (D) put up
Answer» (B) put off

Discussion

16238.	My boss has ________ playing golf three afternoons a week. A) taken over B) taken to C) taken for D) taken out E) taken in
Answer» Correct option is B) taken to

Discussion

16239.	What’s her brother doing? A) They are playing B) He is playing football C) They are playing golf D) He is playing
Answer» Correct option is B) He is playing football

Discussion

16240.	I have to work about 80 hours a week, so I’m very busy. But if I _____ any spare time, I _____ a sport like golf. A) will have / will take up B) had / will take up C) will have / had D) had / would take up
Answer» Correct option is D) had / would take up

Discussion

16241.	Substitute the underlined word with the appropriate polite alternative. John is jobless at the moment so I don’t think he can afford to come on holiday with us. (a) firing (b) hiring(c) after jobs (d) between jobs
Answer» (d) between jobs

Discussion

16242.	In order to be able to afford a holiday every summer I have to try to put ______ some money each month. A) away B) for C) in D) off
Answer» Correct option is A) away

Discussion

16243.	You have four alternatives to spend your spare time. The alternatives in order of preference are take rest, play, watch television, and study. What is the opporitunity cost of choosing the best alternative. ?A. PlayB. Watch televisionC. StudyD. Any of the above
Answer» Correct Answer - a

Discussion

16244.	A: Did you spend your holiday in Miami? B: No. I was ______. It there, but I changed my mind and went to Antalya instead. A) spent B) have spent C) to have spent D) to be spent
Answer» Correct option is C) to have spent

Discussion

16245.	On my present salary, I just can’t ________ a car which cost over £3,000. A) pretend B) allow C) elect D) afford E) adopt
Answer» Correct option is D) afford OPTION D) AFFORD

Discussion

16246.	Let me know if any difficulties ________. A) find B) arise C) come D) rise E) happen
Answer» Correct option is B) arise

Discussion

16247.	They are twins and look very ________. A) alike B) same C) like D) likely E) identical
Answer» Correct option is A) alike

Discussion

16248.	Can you make ______ this prescription, please? A) up B) over C) for D) off
Answer» Correct option is A) up

Discussion

16249.	Doctors give patients ______ to take to the chemist. A) prescription B) description C) check D) cash
Answer» Correct option is A) prescription

Discussion

16250.	My boss has ______ playing golf three afternoons a week. A) taken over B) taken to C) taken for D) taken out
Answer» Correct option is B) taken to

Discussion

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Which one of the following countries is a good example of 'holding together federation'? (A) The U.S.A (B) Switzerland (C) Australia (D) India

Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'?(a) Australia(b) India(c) U.S.A.(d) Switzerland

Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'? (a) Australia (b) India (c) U.S.A. (d) Switzerland

“What was the attitude of the average Indian in smaller localities towards advocates of ‘home rule’?

List the places that Gandhi visited between his first meeting with Shukla and his arrival at Champaran.

A: I’m surprised your husband didn’t stay longer. B: Well, ________ , had the weather been better. A) he should have done B) he might’ve done C) he has done D) he must have done

If you ___ to please an English person, be very polite about his garden. A) want B) wanted C) are wanting D) will want E) wants

A: Must I always pay my rent by cheque? B: No, ________ . Pay it however you want to. A) you needn’t B) you mustn’t C) you shouldn’t D) you oughtn’t

They’ve bought a leather three-piece ______ - a sofa and two armchairs. A) pack B) swarm C) suite D) congregation

A: Water the plants, please. B: ______. A) Yes, I did B) They were watered C) They’ve already been watered D) No, not yet.

They’ve _____ lunch. They _____ it at 12 o’clock. A) have / had B) had / have C) had / having D) had / had

I’d love _____ help you, but I can’t. I’m sorry. A) can B) could C) managed to D) to be able to

I’m sorry you ___ smoke here. A) had to B) can’t C) could D) must E) have to

I must say I wouldn’t buy it, but don’t be ________ by me. A) put up B) put up with C) put off D) put with

A: I hate all this polite chat at cocktail parties. B: Oh, you ________ polite in my house. Say whatever you want! A) mustn’t be B) shouldn’t be C) needn’t be D) oughtn’t to be

______ is a special material used for sticking on your skin to cover small wounds.A) cast B) medicine C) ointment D) plaster

______ is a substance for treating an illness, especially that you drink. A) ointment B) bandage C) medicine D) plaster

Last week John ________ his leg. A) felt and broken B) fell and broke C) feels and breaks D) fallen and broken

We didn’t go out last night. We ___ to the cinema but we decided to stay at home. A) could have gone B) must have gone C) should go D) are to go E) needn’t go

Have you seen the new bridge they’ve built ______ the river? A) over B) under C) between D) at

I’m sorry but I can’t ________ anybody at the moment because the bedrooms are being redecorated. A) put up B) put up with C) put off D) put with

He broke his leg, so doctor made a ______ around his broken leg. A) cast B) ointment C) medicine D) plaster

I usually stay at home ______ night. A) on B) at C) in D) over

“Ann’s bedroom’s really untidy again!” “Is it? I told her it was _____ yesterday, and she promised to clean it.” A) clean B) shining C) modern D) messy

Doctor gave the patient a ______ on which the medicine the patient should take was written. A) prescription B) medicine C) capsule D) cast

The doctor gave me a prescription ______ my cough. A) with B) to C) at D) for

The doctor gave me a prescription _____ my cough. A) with B) to C) at D) for

If you want antibiotics, you _____ to ask the doctor for a prescription. A) must B) had better C) will have D) should

If we______ the plan you suggest, we are more likely to be successful. A) decideB) elect C) command D) vote E) adopt

He looked rather untidy as there were two buttons ________ from his coat. A) loosing B) losing C) off D) away E) missing

The doctor gave me ________ for some medicine. A) an order B) a letter C) an instruction D) a recipe E) a prescription

Could you run _____ 10 copies of this hand-out, please? A) at B) off C) on D) out of

Our boss .......... our meeting until next week The correct phrasal verb to be filled in the blank is (A) put (B) put off (C) put down (D) put up

My boss has ________ playing golf three afternoons a week. A) taken over B) taken to C) taken for D) taken out E) taken in

What’s her brother doing? A) They are playing B) He is playing football C) They are playing golf D) He is playing

I have to work about 80 hours a week, so I’m very busy. But if I _____ any spare time, I _____ a sport like golf. A) will have / will take up B) had / will take up C) will have / had D) had / would take up

Substitute the underlined word with the appropriate polite alternative. John is jobless at the moment so I don’t think he can afford to come on holiday with us. (a) firing (b) hiring(c) after jobs (d) between jobs

In order to be able to afford a holiday every summer I have to try to put ______ some money each month. A) away B) for C) in D) off

You have four alternatives to spend your spare time. The alternatives in order of preference are take rest, play, watch television, and study. What is the opporitunity cost of choosing the best alternative. ?A. PlayB. Watch televisionC. StudyD. Any of the above

A: Did you spend your holiday in Miami? B: No. I was ______. It there, but I changed my mind and went to Antalya instead. A) spent B) have spent C) to have spent D) to be spent

On my present salary, I just can’t ________ a car which cost over £3,000. A) pretend B) allow C) elect D) afford E) adopt

Let me know if any difficulties ________. A) find B) arise C) come D) rise E) happen

They are twins and look very ________. A) alike B) same C) like D) likely E) identical

Can you make ______ this prescription, please? A) up B) over C) for D) off

Doctors give patients ______ to take to the chemist. A) prescription B) description C) check D) cash

My boss has ______ playing golf three afternoons a week. A) taken over B) taken to C) taken for D) taken out

They’ve _ lunch. They _ it at 12 o’clock. A) have / had B) had / have C) had / having D) had / had

I have to work about 80 hours a week, so I’m very busy. But if I _ any spare time, I _ a sport like golf. A) will have / will take up B) had / will take up C) will have / had D) had / would take up