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1. 
Cook settled in the continent of Australia because_____
A.
(1) he had undertaken the task of criminal reforms
B.
(2) he was upset with the apathy of the British Government
C.
(3) the British Government had not taken his suggestion seriously
D.
(4) he wanted to prove his claim of suitability of that part to live in
E.
(5) None of these
2. 
James Cook found that
A.
(1) the coastal areas of Australia were already overcrowded by the British
B.
(2) the costal areas of Australia were suitable for the British to live.
C.
(3) criminals and murderers were occupying the coastal areas of Australia.
D.
(4) the coastal areas of Australia were unsuitable for others to settle.
E.
(5) None of these
3. 
Which of the following discoveries had Cook accomplished successfully ? (A) River Lawrence of Canada (B) Way to Venus (C) Australia and its Southern parts
A.
(1) Both (A) and (B)
B.
(2) Both (B) and (C)
C.
(3) Both (A) and (C)
D.
(4) All the three
E.
(5) None of these
4. 
The author gives credit to the West for their contribution in
A.
(1) exploring new areas
B.
(2) discovering Western part of the world
C.
(3) establishing facts of history.
D.
(4) re-writing historical facts
E.
(5) None of these
5. 
Before Cook's discovery of Australia, people believed that – (A) the inhabitants of Australia were uncivilized. (B) the continent was fit only for criminals to dwell. (C) there was no such continent in existence.
A.
(1) Both (A) and (B)
B.
(2) Both (B) and (C)
C.
(3) Both, (A) and (C)
D.
(4) All the three
E.
(5) None of these
6. 
James Cook's murder by tribals was -
A.
(1) expected because he had failed to win their confidence
B.
(2) unexpected because he had failed to work with them in unison
C.
(3) ironic because he had discovered their place of dwelling
D.
(4) ironic because he had spent major part of his life among them
E.
(5) None of these
7. 
The author has narrated certain qualities of-James cook except -
A.
(1) skill as a sailor
B.
(2) good relations with tribals
C.
(3) zeal to explore new things
D.
(4) reasonable antagonism against British Government
E.
(5) tenacity to undertake risky voyage
8. 
According to the author, James Cook made his achievements on the strength of - (A) support from the British Government. (B) his skills as a sailor and leadership qualities. (C) the savage inhabitants of Australia.
A.
(1) (A) only
B.
(2) (B) only
C.
(3) (C) only
D.
(4) Both (A) and (B)
E.
(5) None of these
9. 
According to the passage, major part of Cook's life was spent
A.
(1) in Yorkshire
B.
(2) in Australia
C.
(3) on board of his ship
D.
(4) in Canada
E.
(5) None of these
10. 
Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage. Letter
A.
(1) Final
B.
(2) Concluding
C.
(3) Second
D.
(4) Former
E.
(5) First
11. 
Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage. Hazardous
A.
(1) Harmful
B.
(2) Risky
C.
(3) Comfortable
D.
(4) Luxurious
E.
(5) Safe
12. 
Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage. Significant
A.
(1) Trivial
B.
(2) Noteworthy
C.
(3) Momentous
D.
(4) Important
E.
(5)Neglected
13. 
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage Sterling
A.
(1) Essential
B.
(2) Admirable
C.
(3) Genuine
D.
(4) Glamorous
E.
(5)Diamond
14. 
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage Sterling Ventured
A.
(1) Dared
B.
(2) Discouraged
C.
(3) Emphasised
D.
(4) Repented
E.
(5) Travelled
15. 
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage Sterling Ventured V
A.
(1) Slightly
B.
(2) Give importance
C.
(3) Casually
D.
(4) Consciously
E.
(5) Acutely
16. 
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) i.e. `No Error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
A.
The interrogation made by
B.
him hardly yield
C.
any concrete conclusion
D.
about the crime
E.
No Error
17. 
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) i.e. `No Error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
A.
What you had said
B.
about the employees was
C.
found to be correct
D.
but it could not be proved
E.
No error
18. 
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) i.e. `No Error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
A.
When you had started
B.
the work, you should
C.
ensure that you
D.
concentrate on it
E.
No Error
19. 
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) i.e. `No Error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
A.
If you have good
B.
control over breathing,
C.
you can float
D.
on water effortlessly
E.
No Error
20. 
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) i.e. `No Error'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
A.
The way to the fort
B.
was too difficult that
C.
we could not reach
D.
the farthest point
E.
No Error