Directions (Q.1-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for given words/sentence.
Q1. The study of maps
(a) Cartography
(b) Geography
(c) Geology
(d) Atlas
Ans- a (cartography-the science or practice of drawing maps.)
Q2. Wild and noisy disorder
(a) Agitation
(b) Revolution
(c) Pandemonium
(d) Stir
Ans- c (pandemonium-wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.)
Q3. The first public speech delivered by a person
(a) Maiden speech
(b) Inaugural speech
(c) Trial speech
(d) Marathon speech
Ans- a (Maiden speech – the first formal speech made by a British Member of Parliament in the House of Commons or by a member of the House of Lords)
Q4. One who does not follow the usual rules of social life
(a) Bohemian
(b) Artisan
(c) Partisan
(d) Physician
Ans- a (Bohemian- a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts)
Q5. Placing a thing beside another
(a) Impose
(b) Repose
(c) Juxtapose
(d) Expose
Ans- c (Juxtapose place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. -)
Q6. Expert in the scientific study of birds.
(a) Dermatologist
(b) Zoologist
(c) Ornithologist
(d) Astronaut
Ans- c (An ornithologist is a type of zoologist who focuses on birds. If you want to know anything about our fine feathered friends, consult an ornithologist.)
Q7. A place where birds are kept
(a) Aquarium
(b) Den
(c) Aviary
(d) Sanctuary
Ans- c (Aviary -a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in.)
Q8. A four-footed animal
(a) Tetraped
(b) Quadruped
(c) Polyped
(d) Double-paired
Ans- b (quadruped-an animal which has four feet, especially an ungulate mammal.)
Q9.. A remedy for all diseases
(a) Amnesia
(b) Panacea
(c) Intelligentsia
(d) Parasol
Ans- b (Panacea -a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.)
Q10. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks
(a) Megalomania
(b) Dipsomania
(c) Kleptomania
(d) Pyromania
Ans- b (Dipsomania -alcoholism, specifically in a form characterized by intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol.)
