Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Care should be taken when submitting manuscripts to book publishers. A suitable publisher should be chosen, by a study of his list of publications or an examination in the bookshops of the type of books in which he specializes. It is a waste of time and money to send the typescript of a novel to a publisher who publishes no fiction, or poetry to one who publishes no verse, though all too often this is done. A preliminary letter is appreciated by most publishers, and this should outline the nature and extent of the typescript and enquire whether the publisher would be prepared to read it (writers have been known to send out such letters of inquiry in duplicated form, an approach not calculated to stimulate a publisher’s interest). It is desirable to enclose the cost of return postage when submitting the typescript and finally it must be understood that although every reasonable care is taken of material in the Publishers’ possession, responsibility cannot be accepted for any loss or damage thereto.
Authors are strongly advised not to pay for the publication of their work. If an MS. It is worth publishing, a reputable publisher will undertake its publication at his own expense, except possibly for works of an academic nature. In this connection, attention is called to the paragraphs on Self-publishing and vanity publishing, at the end of this section.
Q1. Which of the following is TRUE with respect to the passage?

A. Authors are strongly advised not to pay for the publication of their work. B. It is desirable to enclose the cost of return postage when submitting the typescript. C. A suitable publisher should be chosen, by a study of his list of publications or an examination in the bookshops of the type of books in which he specializes. D. None of the above is true E. All are true

Answer - Option E
Explanation -According to the passage all the options are true.
Q2. Which is CORRECT in view of the writer?

A. Publisher will not devote time to the Editing and reading the material which is not of its line of publication. B. The publisher who does not publish the other books, may not understand the ingredients and pattern of publication. C. Any publisher, not publishing the stuff of other types will not be able to do justice with the manuscript. D. The publisher will stick to his line of publication only. E. None of the above is correct

Answer - Option C
Explanation -According to the passage only option (c) i.e. Any publisher, not publishing the stuff of other type will not be able to do justice with the manuscript, is correct in view of the writer.
Q3. Which of the following depicts the central idea of the passage?

A. While submitting the manuscripts for publication, all the details are to be made abundantly clear with the publisher in writing along with the share of expenses. Any reputed publisher can be selected who may publish the manuscript. B. Manuscripts, when sent for publication, must have preliminary letter in more than one copy with the cost of publication. C. Manuscripts must be submitted to the reputed publisher, who publishes the material of that kind with a brief letter and cost of return expenses. D. The manuscripts before submission, must be personally discussed with the publishers, along with a letter and making it clear with him that only a part of publication expenses will be borne by the writer. E. None of the above

Answer - Option C
Explanation -According to the passage only option (C) is correct.
Q4. Which of the following is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word APPRECIATED given in BOLD?

A. Acknowledge B. Enjoy C. Reward D. Disregard E. Plead

Answer - Option D
Explanation -Appreciate means to applaud or praise someone; Disregard means to not show respect.
Q5. Which of the following is SIMILAR in meaning to the word VANITY given in BOLD?

A. Arrogant B. Hiding C. Truth D. Modesty E. Humility

Answer - Option A
Explanation -Vanity means excessive pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc ; Arrogant means to take pride, making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights.

Directions (1-3): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in underline letters to make the sentence meaningfully correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of the phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No Change required” as your answer.
Q1. When it was feared that the serfs might go too far and gain their freedom from serfdom, the protestant leaders joined the princes at crushing them.

A. the princes in crushing B. the prince at crushing C. the princes for crushing D. the princes with the crush E. No change required

Answer - Option A
Explanation -‘princes in crushing them’ is contextually and grammatically correct here.
Q2. If the room had been brighter, I would have been able to read for a while before bedtime.

A. For the room being brighter B. If the rooms were brighter C. Had the room been brighter D. Were the room been brighter E. No change required

Answer - Option C
Explanation -‘had the room been brighter’ is contextually and grammatically correct here.
Q3. Please remind me for posting these letters to my relatives.

A. of posting B. to post C. in posting D. about post E. No change required

Answer - Option A
Explanation -‘of posting’ is correct here. Grammatically only ‘of’ is correct. We always use ‘of’ or ‘about’ with remind.
Directions (4-5): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q4. The reach of DNA appears to be ————- simple physiological evolution into the origin of communication and language.

A. far away B. loosely C. hardly D. nostalgic E. beyond

Answer - Option E
Q5. A typical human infant uses a variety of ————- until the age of 1 or 2 as means of communication with adults and amongst them, before learning and using spoken language.

A. celebrations B. gestures C. modesty D. skilled E. mean

Answer - Option B

Directions (1-5): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A. This shift thus proves that equal growth of both sexes will increase the economic and social development in every area of the country.
B. Women should be given equal opportunity in education like men and they should not be isolated from any development activities.
C. An educated woman can educate her whole family and thus the whole country.
D. However, again it is getting better and better day by day as modern people in India understand that without the growth and development of women, the development of the country is not possible.
E. Women cover almost half the population of the country means if women are uneducated the half country is uneducated which bring poor socio-economic condition.
F. The women education in ancient India was quite good but in the middle age, it was deteriorated because of many restrictions against women.
Q1. Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence after the rearrangement?

A. A B. E C. D D. C E. B

Answer - Option B
Explanation -The correct sequence is FDABEC. Explanation is Common for 1-5
Q2. Which of the following will be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement?

A. B B. C C. A D. E E. F

Answer - Option A
Q3. Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement?

A. E B. D C. F D. A E. B

Answer - Option C
Q4. Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement?

A. C B. E C. F D. A E. D

Answer - Option E
Q5. Which of the following will be the SIXTH sentence after the rearrangement?

A. C B. B C. E D. A E. D

Answer - Option A