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SSC CGL Tier II: Mini Mock Test on English Section- 29
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Question 1
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
Hyder made use of his share in the treasure which he seized:
Question 2
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
From the passage, it appears that Hyder:
Question 3
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE in the context of the passage?
Question 4
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
Why did Hyder send a part of the seized treasure to Nanjaraj?
Question 5
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
The ruler of Mysore was a puppet. The real power rested with the two brothers. Nanjaraj and Devraj, who were his Ministers. It was under their protection that Hyder rose to power. In 1749 he had distinguished himself in the siege of Devahalli and was, as the result, given an independent command of 50 horses and 200 foot. This was his position the position of a minor commandant in 1750 when Tipu was born.
Within a short while he was swept to power and came into the full limelight of history. In History was of the Nizamat of Hyderabad, a few months after Tipu, his son, was born, Nanjaraj conferred on Hyder the command of 3000 foot and 500 horses. That was inconclusive but a portion of Nazir jung’s treasure was seized by Hyder. Of the three camels, laden with gold, one he sent to Nanjaraj who was delighted, and the remaining two sent to Devanhalli which was now Hyder’s home town. With this loot, Hyder was able to recruit persons and began to train them with the help of French soldiers.
In another campaign in Trichinapallly again, Hyder distinguished himself. Nanjaraj, remembering the gold-laden camel and Hyder’s exploits, appointed him Faujdar (commandant) of Dindigul, where a strong man was needed to discipline the rebellious elements. Now Hyder had immense opportunities to amass wealth, recruit and train men, organize his guns and gunners and establish go downs of arms and explosives.
According to passage, who often given an encouraging hand to Hyder?
Question 6
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A small fry
Question 7
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lay down the arms
Question 8
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Motive or incitement to action
Question 9
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
Question 10
Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Question 11
Select the correctly spelt word.
Question 12
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Capricious
Question 13
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.
Aficionado
Question 14
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Many people reported ___________ a noise in the night.
Question 15
Choose the most appropriate alternative to complete the sentence:
Students of St. Xavier’s ______ all the prizes.
Question 16
Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no Improvement’.
The coach asked us that we should not leave stadium without his permission.
Question 17
Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
He is somehow tall for his age.
Question 18
Spot the erroneous parts, if any, in the following sentences:
Everything are packed and we are ready to leave. No error
A B C D
Question 19
In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Your sense of humour is not as better as you think it is.
Question 20
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No improvement’.
He who has suffered the most for the cause let him speak.
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