RRB NTPC SAMPLE PAPER - GENERAL ENGLISH - 49

1. Which of the following can be said about the sage?

(a) He was cunning and plotted with Govind’s wife to cheat him
(b) He had no magical powers as such and used to swindle people
(c) He was a good judge of people
(d) He did not deserve his good reputation

2. Why was Govind’s wife worried?

(a) Govind had no knowledge of farming and could not cultivate the land he had inherited from his father
(b) Govind had not friends because he was obsessed with finding a potion which would turn anything into gold
(c) Govind was only interested in studying under different sages and neglected his family duties
(d) Since Govind had devoted all his time and wealth to finding a magic potion they would soon be poor

3. Why did Govind’s wife help him in the fields?

A. To support her husband in his endeavour to find a magic potion.
B. The sage had advised her to help her husband succeed.
C. He needed someone to help him collect the dew.

(a) None
(b) Only A
(c) Both A and B
(d) All A, B and C

Directions: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

4. lying

(a) sleeping
(b) dishonest
(c) relaxing
(d) remaining

85. spend

(a) pay
(b) bought
(c) devote
(d) settle

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Answer:

1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (c)