HSSC CLERK EXAM, 23.09.2019 (Shift-I)

71. The First Governor of Haryana was

(1) Shri Dharmaveera
(2) Shri Tapase
(3) Shri R.S. Narula
(4) Shri B.N. Chakravarthi

Correct Answer: (1) Shri Dharmaveera

Solution:Dharma Vira was the first Governor of Haryana after it was carved out from Punjab on 1 November, 1966. He held the post from 1 November, 1966 to 14 September, 1967. He later served as Governor of West Bengal 1967-69 and Karnataka (Mysore), 1969-72. He also served as the Chairman of the National Police Commission, 1977-83.

72. If x means +, y means -, z means ÷, p means x then (7p3)y 6x5 is

(1) 5
(2) 15
(3) 20
(4) 18

Correct Answer: (3) 20

Solution:

73. We're good friends. We_________each other for a long time.

(1) know
(2) have been knowing
(3) have known
(4) knew

Correct Answer: (3) have known

Solution:Fill in the blank with appropriate form of the verb or clause or modal from among the options given below.

Here, present perfect will be used. Period of time is evident. Know (Verb) = to be familiar with a person, place etc. I have known David for 20 years. Know is not used in progressive tenses.

74. Colin told me about his new job,__________very much.

(1) that he's enjoying
(2) he's enjoying
(3) which he's enjoying
(4) he's enjoying it

Correct Answer: (3) which he's enjoying

Solution:Fill in the blank with appropriate form of the verb or clause or modal from among the options given below.

Which is used for saying exactly what thing or things you are talking about.

75. It's late. It's time__________home.

(1) we go
(2) we should go
(3) we must go
(4) we went

Correct Answer: (4) we went

Solution:Fill in the blank with appropriate form of the verb or clause or modal from among the options given below.

It's time is followed by past simple. Hence, we went will be used.

76. Retentive

(1) not forgetful
(2) secretive
(3) grasping and greedy
(4) experimental

Correct Answer: (1) not forgetful

Solution:Against a key word is given four suggested meanings. Choose the correct word or phrase which is meaning to the key word.

Retentive (Adjective) = able to remember things very easily; not forgetful.

Look at the sentence: He had a most retentive memory and a very keen power of observation.

Secretive (Adjective) = liking to keep things secret from other people.

Experimental (Adjective) = connected with experiments or trying new ideas.

Grasping and greedy (Adjective) = avaricious; showing a strong desire for especially material possessions.

77. If you need a coat you will have to buy___________ as I cannot give you mine.

(1) it
(2) some
(3) one
(4) any

Correct Answer: (3) one

Solution:Select a word or phrase from the given op-tions to complete the sentences.

One is used to avoid repeating a noun (coat).

78. Although he worked very hard___________get first class marks.

(1) he did not
(2) inspite of it he did not
(3) but he did not
(4) however he did not

Correct Answer: (1) he did not

Solution:Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. Thes one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

Look at the sentence:

Although the sun was shining, it was not very warm.

Although is used to show contrast between two clauses/sentence.

79. Being a cold day (1)/neither my friend (2)/nor I was in a mood (3)/to go out (4).

(1) 1
(2) 3 and 2
(3) 2
(4) 4 and 3

Correct Answer: (1) 1

Solution:Against a key word his given four suggested meanings. Choose the correct word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.

It is an error of dangling participle.

Being a cold day = We are a cold day.

Hence, It being a cold day should be used here.

80. Quixotic

(1) Imaginary
(2) Romantic
(3) Fantastic
(4) Practical

Correct Answer: (4) Practical

Solution:Quixotic (Adjective) = extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical; utopion; romantic.

Its antonym is Practical.Look at the sentence:

This is a vast exciting and some say quixotic project.

HSSC CLERK EXAM, 23.09.2019 (Shift-I)

71. The First Governor of Haryana was

72. If x means +, y means -, z means ÷, p means x then (7p3)y 6x5 is

73. We're good friends. We_________each other for a long time.

74. Colin told me about his new job,__________very much.

75. It's late. It's time__________home.

76. Retentive

77. If you need a coat you will have to buy___________ as I cannot give you mine.

78. Although he worked very hard___________get first class marks.

79. Being a cold day (1)/neither my friend (2)/nor I was in a mood (3)/to go out (4).

80. Quixotic

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