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Re: indian engineering service general ability test
The previous year General Ability section question paper for IES (Indian Engineering Service) exam conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is as follows: Question from 1 to 10 : Each item in this section consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1) Lukewarm a) enthusiastic b) moderate c) fervent d) friendly Ans : a 2) Estrangement a) familiarity b) reunion c) gathering d) meeting Ans :b 3) TRIVIAL a) stupendous b) significant c) great d) momentous Ans :b 4) SHRINK a) swell b) rush c) inflate d) flow Ans :c 5) Logical a) disorderly b) inconsiderate c) inconsistent d) irrational Ans :d 6) STERN a) mild b) forgiving c) passive d) understanding Ans :a 7) Amused a) astonished b) frightened c) jolted d) saddened Ans :d 8) Obscurity a) specificity b) clarity c) precision d) certainty Ans :b 9) Indigenous a) perennial b) heterogeneous c) foreign d) alien Ans :c 10) Asset a) handicap b) drag c)loss d) liability Ans :d Question from 11 to 20 : Each item in this section consists of a word followed by four words or group of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 11) Lively a) active b) lethargic c) wearisome d) ugly Ans: a 12) Foul a) dirty b) innocent c) foolish d) unbecoming Ans: a 13) Sacred a) moral b) holy c) clean d) truthful Ans: b 14) Grave a) painful b) sad c) hopeless d) serious Ans: d 15) Abject a) miserable b) objective c) tortuous d) painful Ans: a 16) Ardent a) eager b) devoted c) zealous d) sincere Ans: c 17) Trudge a) prod slowly b) walk wearily c) trample easily d) wade carelessly Ans: b 18) Impasse a) deadline b) stalemate c) standstill d) status quo Ans: b 19) Blemish a) evil b) attraction c) blot d) virtue Ans: c 20) Enhance a) embellish b) increase c) create d) reveal Ans: b |
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