Haryana Constable Exam 01.11.2021 (Morning Shift-II)

Total Questions: 100

91. In the following question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four given alternatives. Select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Aparna said to me, "I have been dancing for two hours".

 

Correct Answer: (4) Aparna told me that she had been dancing for two hours
Solution:The reported speech is in present perfect continuous tense. Thus, it will be converted into past perfect continuous tense as the reporting verb is in past tense. Pronoun 'I' will be converted into 'she' (according to the speaker). Hence, option (D) is the correct indirect form.

92. In these question, there are four alternatives following a word or phrase given as the key term. One of the alternatives best explain the meaning of that word or phrase, spot the correct alternative.

FLIMSY

 

Correct Answer: (4) Weak
Solution:Flimsy - weak and easily damaged

Sturdy - strong enough to withstand rough work or treat-ment

Firm - having a solid, almost unyielding surface or struc-ture

Hence, flimsy and weak are similar meaning words.

93. Fill in the blank with right form of the word (given in bracket) from the alternatives given below it.

A united effort is a condition for the______ of success (achieve).

 

Correct Answer: (3) achievement
Solution:Here, noun form of 'achieve' should be used in the blank. Thus, 'achievement' is the appropriate word to be filled in the blank because definite article 'the' is used with a noun.

94. Fill in the blank with suitable concord from the alternatives given below it.

Not only the principal but also the students______ laughing.

 

Correct Answer: (3) were
Solution:If one subject is singular and the other is plural and the words are connected by "not only...but also", we use the verb form of the subject that is nearest the verb. Hence, 'were' is the correct verb to be filled in the blank.

95. The following sentence contains grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. You have to find out that part of the sentence and choose the alphabet of that part as your answer.

He complained about headache after reading the article.

Correct Answer: (4) about headache
Solution:"Complain of" is used to describe experiencing pain or discomfort in our bodies. Hence, 'of headache' should be used in place of 'about headache'.
  • He is complaining of chest pain.

96. अनेकार्थी शब्द किसे कहते हैं?

Correct Answer: (2) जिन शब्दों के एक से अधिक अर्थ होते हैं
Solution:जिन शब्दों के एक से अधिक अर्थ होते हैं उन्हें अनेकार्थी शब्द कहते हैं।

97. _____में सर्वनामों की संख्या सबसे अधिक है।

Correct Answer: (3) हिन्दी बालबोध व्याकरण
Solution:हिंदी बाल बोध व्याकरण में सर्वनामों की संख्या सबसे अधिक है।

98. संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण और क्रिया शब्द लिंग, वचन पुरुष और_____ के आधार पर रूप बदलते हैं।

Correct Answer: (2) काल
Solution:संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण और क्रिया शब्द लिंग, वचन, पुरुष और काल के आधार पर रूप बदलते हैं।

99. वन + उत्सव = वनोत्सव________ का उदाहरण है। संधि

Correct Answer: (1) गुण
Solution:वनोत्सव गुण सन्धि है।

गुण संधि में अ, आ + इ, ई = ए

अ, आ + उ, ऊ = ओ

अ, आ + ऋ = अर

100. "लुटिया डुबोना" मुहावरे का अर्थ है_____|

Correct Answer: (1) सारा काम बिगाड़ देना
Solution:लुटिया डुबोना का अर्थ सारा काम बिगाड़ देना है। वाक्य प्रयोग-बिना अनुभव के कोई भी काम करोगे तो तुम्हारी लुटिया डूबेगी।