BPSC TRE Previous Question Paper Quiz
विद्यालय अध्यापक परीक्षा के पूछे गए प्रश्न
For Class (1-5), (6-8), (9-10), (11-12)
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#1. How can playing basketball increase the stamina of a person?
Explanation: Basketball involves extensive running, which builds stamina.
#2. Sport makes a person look better because
Explanation: Sports reduce body fat percentage, improving physical appearance.
#3. According to the passage, teamwork means
Explanation: Teamwork involves collaborating effectively as a group.
#4. Which games help to improve IQ?
Explanation: Chess and card games enhance mental agility and decision-making.
#5. Pick the word that is the opposite of ‘stress’.
Explanation: “Relaxation” is the antonym, but none of the given options match.
#6. Another word for ‘impair’ is
Explanation: “Impair” means to weaken or damage, similar to obstruct.
#7. When you read too much the mind cannot
Explanation: Overreading hinders both rumination and retention.
#8. Three-fourth part of our input is
Explanation: The passage states most input is lost through processes like excretion.
#9. ‘Ruminate’ means the same as
Explanation: Ruminate means both to think deeply and literally to chew cud.
#10. Reading too much without setting one’s thoughts to work results in
Explanation: Excessive reading without reflection overloads the mind.
#11. Another word for ‘rabble’ is
Explanation: “Rabble” means a disorderly crowd, not an organized group.
#12. The word ‘extract’ in the passage means
Explanation: “Extract” here means to obtain or draw out.
#13. What can a college with discipline give to students?
Explanation: Discipline in college ensures proper and effective education.
#14. Choose the preparatory stage of life.
Explanation: College is described as the preparatory stage in the passage.
#15. ‘Liberty is not license’ in the passage means
Explanation: It means freedom comes with responsibility, not unrestricted behavior.
#16. The observation, ‘becoming seriousness’ has which one of the following meanings?
Explanation: It implies appropriate and deep seriousness in engagement.
#17. The phraseology, ‘this great city’ has which one of the following cities under reference?
Explanation: The context indicates London as the city mentioned.
#18. What does the observation ‘to enliven morality with wit, and to temper wit with morality’ mean?
Explanation: It means to blend wisdom with ethics and ethics with wisdom.
#19. ‘The mind that lies fallow’ has which one of the following meanings?
Explanation: A fallow mind is inactive and prone to trivial or wasteful thoughts.
#20. What does the author mean when he says, ‘I have brought Philosophy out of closets …’?
Explanation: The author aims to make philosophy accessible to ordinary people.
#21. Which one of the following is an ideal conversation?
Explanation: The passage idealizes conversation between two close friends.
#22. What does the word ‘discourse’ mean?
Explanation: Discourse refers to structured and coherent expression.
#23. The word, ‘communicative’ has which one of the following meanings?
Explanation: Communicative implies effective two-way understanding.
#24. What does the author mean when he says, ‘exposes his whole soul to the examination of his friend’?
Explanation: It means revealing one’s true self openly and sincerely.
#25. In having written such a piece of essay, what may be the intention of the author?
Explanation: The author aims for clarity and accessibility to common readers.
#26. No matter what that (A) / I do, I can’t (B) / make my father happy. (C) More than one of the above
Explanation: “That” is redundant; it should be “No matter what I do.”
#27. What type (A) / of food (B) / do you like to eat? (C)
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct.
#28. The Shaurya is (A) / the most tallest boy (B) / in the class. (C)
Explanation: “Most tallest” is incorrect; it should be “tallest.”
#29. This wrong mistake (A) / is going to (B) / cost you. (C)
Explanation: “Wrong mistake” is redundant; “mistake” alone suffices.
#30. What kinds (A) / of car do (B) / you want? (C)
Explanation: It should be “kind of car” or “kinds of cars” for agreement.
#31. What is (A) / this madness (B) / behavior? (C)
Explanation: “Madness behavior” is incorrect; use “mad behavior” or “madness.”
#32. Each of (A) / the member (B) / agreed. (C)
Explanation: It should be “each of the members” for plural agreement.
#33. This set (A) / of books (B) / are for sale. (C)
Explanation: “Set” is singular, so it should be “is for sale.”
#34. The family has (A) / been living there (B) / since many years. (C)
Explanation: “Since” should be “for” when referring to a duration.
#35. By the time (A) / we reached there, (B) / she left. (C)
Explanation: It should be “she had left” to indicate past perfect tense.
#36. Has the librarian ordered the books?
Explanation: This is the correct passive form of the given sentence.
#37. The work was finished by them in time.
Explanation: This is the correct active voice conversion.
#38. He sent them some money.
Explanation: This is a correct passive voice transformation.
#39. Select the correct word order: skating(a) his(b) never(c) goes(d) grandmother(e)
Explanation: Correct order is “His grandmother never goes skating.”
#40. My friend stabbed me in the back by stealing my class notes. ‘Stabbed me in the back’ is an instance of
Explanation: It is an idiom meaning to betray someone.
#41. The cake was delivered in time and was delicious. (Adjective)
Explanation: “Delicious” is the adjective describing the cake.
#42. The puppy was hiding under the bed while we were looking behind all the doors. (Preposition)
Explanation: Both “under” and “behind” are prepositions here.
#43. Since the police had to move swiftly, it was difficult to document everything extensively. (Adverb)
Explanation: “Swiftly” and “extensively” are adverbs, not the listed options.
#44. As the teacher was not ____ with the answers, she ____ the lesson tomorrow.
Explanation: “Satisfied” (adjective) and “will repeat” (future tense) fit correctly.
#45. This is ____ school but the hockey ground is not ____.
Explanation: “Our” (possessive adjective) and “ours” (possessive pronoun) are correct.
#46. We have been waiting for you ____ 9 a.m.
Explanation: “Since” is used with a specific point in time.
#47. She is the ____ girl in the class, no girl is ____ she is.
Explanation: “Tallest” (superlative) and “tall enough as” complete the comparison.
#48. The movie was ____ boring.
Explanation: “Quite” means fairly or completely, fitting the context.
#49. Is there ____ post office around here? I need to buy ____ stamps.
Explanation: “A” for singular unspecified noun; “some” for plural indefinite quantity.
#50. Select the sentence that means the same as the one given below : He usually buys the tickets.
Explanation: “Usually” implies habitual action, similar to “always” in this passive form.
#51. Let bygones be bygones. We cannot undo the past. The above sentence has which one of the following grammatical classes?
Explanation: “Bygones” functions as a noun meaning past events.
#52. I found my friend who recognized me at once. The above sentence is an example of which one of the following grammatical classes?
Explanation: “Who” here is a restrictive relative clause essential to the meaning.
#53. I employed the man who came yesterday. The above sentence is an example of which one of the following grammatical classes?
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of “came,” so it is in the nominative case.
#54. Which one of the following is a plural form of ‘bandit’?
Explanation: Both “bandits” and “banditti” are accepted plural forms.
#55. What a piece of work is man ! The above sentence is an example of which one of the following classes?
Explanation: “What” is used here as an exclamatory adjective expressing strong feeling.
#56. The telegraph wires have been cut. The passive form of the above sentence shall be
Explanation: This is the active voice equivalent of the given passive sentence.
#57. He is an almost a drunkard. Which of the following would be the correct form of the above sentence?
Explanation: “Almost a drunkard” is correct; “an” is redundant.
#58. The bird flew exactly over the sleeper’s head. Which one of the following explanations is correct for the above sentence?
Explanation: “Exactly” modifies the preposition “over.”
#59. This is one of the most interesting books that has ever been printed. The correct form of the above sentence is
Explanation: “That” refers to “books” (plural), so “have” is correct.
#60. An office without any work, but with high pay. Which one of the following would be the best one-word substitute for the above?
Explanation: Sinecure means a position requiring little work but yielding benefits.
#61. (A) celebratory (B) disapproving (C) elated (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: The context suggests a critical or disapproving tone toward fast food.
#62. (A) description (B) painting (C) writing (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: “Description” fits the context of discussing fast food in narratives.
#63. (A) cooks (B) authors (C) writers (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: “Writers” is the most appropriate in literary context.
#64. (A) praise (B) hate (C) flay (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: The writings highlight or praise fast food’s virtues.
#65. (A) gaze (B) look (C) inspection (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: “Look” is appropriate for a brief review.
#66. (A) good (B) leading (C) weekly (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: “Leading” describes The Hindu’s status.
#67. (A) required (B) needed (C) allotted (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: “Required” fits the context of time needed for cooking.
#68. (A) used (B) not used (C) left (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: Appliances used in cooking are being discussed.
#69. (A) order (B) instruction (C) paragraph (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: “Tagline” or slogan fits the advertising context.
#70. (A) spectrum (B) field (C) genre (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above
Explanation: “Spectrum” suggests a range or variety in food writing.
#71. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : We look before and after, And pine for what is not : Our sincerest laughter With some pain is fraught; Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought. Which one of the following best expresses the paraphrase of the above?
Explanation: The lines reflect a blend of joy and sorrow in life.
#72. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : The child is father of the Man; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety. Which one of the following is the best paraphrase of the above?
Explanation: The lines suggest continuity and spiritual immortality.
#73. I have observed that a reader seldom pursues a book with pleasure, till he knows whether the writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars of the like nature, that conduce very much to the right understanding of an author. Which one of the following is a suitable heading for the above?
Explanation: The passage discusses knowing the author’s personal details.
#74. Thus I live in the world rather as a spectator of mankind than as one of the species, by which means I have made myself a speculative statesman, soldier, merchant, and artisan without ever meddling with any practical part in life. I am very well versed in the theory of a husband, or a father, and can discern the errors in economy, business, and diversions of others, better than those engaged in them; as standers-by discover blots, which are apt to escape those who are in the game. Which one of the following is a suitable heading for the above?
Explanation: The author describes his own detached perspective.
#75. Health is most valuable of all earthly possessions. Without it all the rest are worth nothing. To enjoy good health we should refrain from excess in eating. We should eat moderately and not devour whatever we get. Which one of the following is the best summary of the above?
Explanation: The passage emphasizes moderation in eating for health.
#76. Charity begins at home. Which one of the following best expresses the meaning of the above?
Explanation: It means one should first care for family before others.
#77. It is never too late to mend. Which one of the following is the explanation of the above?
Explanation: It means improvement is always possible, regardless of age or timing.
#78. Of Friendship. To which one of the following categories, the above essay would belong?
Explanation: An essay on friendship would typically be reflective or philosophical.
#79. The Cinema. The cinema is an outstanding wonder of this modern age. Apart from the great pleasure, it gives us as a means of entertainment. It is in many ways an education in itself. To which one of the following categories, the above essay would belong?
Explanation: The passage explains cinema’s role, making it expository.
#80. Honor and shame from no condition rise; Act well your part, there all the honor lies. Fortune in men has some small difference made, One flaunts in rags, one flutters in brocade; The cobbler apron’d and the parson gown’d, The friar hooded, and the monarch crown’d. Which one of the following is the best paraphrase of the above?
Explanation: The lines emphasize character and actions over social status.
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