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Lower Division Assistant, Meghalaya (C) Secretariat - 13 September 2025 (May 2025 cycle)

Paper #3040 · 13-09-2025 · General English and General Awareness & Aptitude · 115 reviewed questions · Showing 1–40 of 115

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  1. Remaining source-question study explanations — Paper #3040, Series I. Use the complete original PDF for question wording, passages, tables, diagrams and choices. This numbered supplement closes the gaps in the separately displayed question cards; it is not an additional exam question.
  2. Paper #3040, Series I, Q6: Choose the closest meaning of at the spur of the moment in: It is challenging to reply at the spur of the moment when questioned in an interview.
    1. Difficult moment
    2. Without delay
    3. Great moment
    4. Very slow
  3. Paper #3040, Series I, Q7: Choose the closest meaning of at his wit's end in: Rahul was at his wit's end to find that his sister has failed.
    1. Perplexed
    2. Clear up
    3. Explain
    4. Enlighten
  4. Paper #3040, Series I, Q8: Choose the closest meaning of as fit as a fiddle in: He has recovered from illness and now he is as fit as a fiddle.
    1. Very weak
    2. Recovering from illness
    3. Looks fit but not fit actually
    4. Strong and healthy
  5. Paper #3040, Series I, Q9: Choose the closest meaning of at loggerheads in: All three brothers are at loggerheads because of land dispute.
    1. In difficulty
    2. To be in conflict
    3. Very happy together
    4. None of the above
  6. Paper #3040, Series I, Q10: Choose the closest meaning of at a loss in: I am at a loss regarding what to do.
    1. At a business loss
    2. At a relation loss
    3. To be unable to decide
    4. None of the above
  7. Paper #3040, Series I, Q11: Choose one word for: A man who rarely speaks the truth.
    1. Crook
    2. Liar
    3. Scoundrel
    4. Hypocrite
  8. Paper #3040, Series I, Q12: Choose one word for: The custom of having many wives.
    1. Misogamy
    2. Bigamy
    3. Polygamy
    4. Monogamy
  9. Paper #3040, Series I, Q13: Choose one word for: A doctor who treats skin diseases.
    1. Cardiologist
    2. Dermatologist
    3. Dentist
    4. Pediatrician
  10. Paper #3040, Series I, Q14: Choose one word for: A person who studies stars, planets and other heavenly bodies.
    1. Astrologer
    2. Raconteur
    3. Flounder
    4. Astronomer
  11. Paper #3040, Series I, Q15: Choose one word for: A person killed because of religious or other beliefs.
    1. Soldier
    2. Revolutionary
    3. Martyr
    4. Patriot
  12. Paper #3040, Series I, Q16: Choose the closest opposite of Glory.
    1. Splendour
    2. Reputation
    3. Fame
    4. Debasement
  13. Paper #3040, Series I, Q17: Choose the closest opposite of Superiority.
    1. Seniority
    2. Juniority
    3. Inferiority
    4. Posteriority
  14. Paper #3040, Series I, Q18: Choose the closest opposite of Testify.
    1. Falsify
    2. Witness
    3. Evidence
    4. Confide
  15. Paper #3040, Series I, Q19: Choose the closest opposite of Repulsive.
    1. Meek
    2. Alluring
    3. Hideous
    4. Exhibiting
  16. Paper #3040, Series I, Q20: Choose the closest opposite of Expand.
    1. Congest
    2. Conclude
    3. Condense
    4. Convert
  17. Paper #3040, Series I, Q21: Choose the nearest similar meaning of Cancel.
    1. Allow
    2. Abolish
    3. Approve
    4. Break
  18. Paper #3040, Series I, Q22: Choose the nearest similar meaning of Germinate.
    1. Decay
    2. Breed
    3. Produce
    4. Sprout
  19. Paper #3040, Series I, Q23: Choose the nearest similar meaning of Paltry.
    1. Insignificant
    2. Unfair
    3. Average
    4. Slovenly
  20. Paper #3040, Series I, Q24: Choose the nearest similar meaning of Stupid.
    1. Rude
    2. Dull
    3. Illiterate
    4. Obstinate
  21. Paper #3040, Series I, Q25: Choose the nearest similar meaning of Showy.
    1. Ugly
    2. Rowdy
    3. Gaudy
    4. Greedy
  22. Paper #3040, Series I, Q26: Choose the best direct speech for: The man exclaimed that his wallet was stolen.
    1. "My wallet was stolen!" the man said.
    2. "Somebody stole my wallet!" exclaimed the man.
    3. The man exclaimed, "My wallet was stolen!"
    4. The man cried, "My wallet was stolen."
  23. Paper #3040, Series I, Q27: Choose the indirect speech for: Rima said to Priya, "Why are you sketching on the wall?"
    1. Rima asked Priya why was she sketching on the wall.
    2. Rima asked Priya why had she been sketching on the wall.
    3. Rima asked Priya that why she is sketching on the wall.
    4. Rima asked Priya why is she sketching on the wall.
  24. Paper #3040, Series I, Q28: Choose the best indirect speech for: "Stand at ease," the soldier said to his men.
    1. The soldier told his men that they should stand at ease.
    2. The soldier said to his men that they should stand at ease.
    3. The soldier urged his men to stand at ease.
    4. The soldier commanded his men to stand at ease.
  25. Paper #3040, Series I, Q29: Choose the closest direct speech for: Mr. Swer asked the lady if she could tell him where the nearest post office is.
    1. "Where is the nearest post office?" Mr. Swer asked the lady.
    2. Mr. Swer asked the lady, "Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?"
    3. Mr. Swer asked the lady, "Where is the nearest post office?"
    4. Mr. Swer said to the lady, "Where is the nearest post office?"
  26. Paper #3040, Series I, Q30: Choose the closest direct speech for: The Professor said that nobody could solve the problem.
    1. The Professor said, "Nobody can solve the problem."
    2. The Professor said, "Nobody could solve the problem."
    3. The Professor exclaimed, "Nobody could solve the problem."
    4. The Professor exclaimed, "Nobody can solve the problem."
  27. Paper #3040, Series I, Q31: Replace the tag isn't it? in: He suggested that we should be bound by a code of conduct, isn't it?
    1. is it
    2. aren't we
    3. shouldn't we
    4. No error
  28. Paper #3040, Series I, Q32: Improve both in: In order to write poetry, one has to be both sensitive and creative.
    1. over
    2. so
    3. almost
    4. No error
  29. Paper #3040, Series I, Q33: Improve as in: Bees produce sweet honey as its sting is deadly.
    1. but
    2. for
    3. and
    4. No error
  30. Paper #3040, Series I, Q34: Improve I am working in: I am tired as I am working since 7 o'clock in the morning.
    1. I was working
    2. I have been working
    3. I had been working
    4. No error
  31. Paper #3040, Series I, Q35: Improve told her teacher in: Sheela told her teacher to explain the chapter once again.
    1. ordered her teacher
    2. said to her teacher
    3. asked her teacher
    4. No error
  32. Paper #3040, Series I, Q36: Rearrange the labelled parts into a correct sentence: (a) children; (b) the; (c) were; (d) the animals; (e) fascinated by.
    1. baced
    2. cbaed
    3. edcba
    4. dceba
  33. Paper #3040, Series I, Q37: Rearrange the labelled parts into a correct sentence: (a) plays an; (b) upbringing; (c) important; (d) personal progress; (e) role in.
    1. ebacd
    2. bdace
    3. daceb
    4. baced
  34. Paper #3040, Series I, Q38: Rearrange the labelled parts into a correct sentence: (a) an; (b) him popular; (c) made; (d) unexpected; (e) victory.
    1. adecb
    2. dcbae
    3. cbade
    4. aecbd
  35. Paper #3040, Series I, Q39: Rearrange the labelled parts into a correct sentence: (a) the coastline; (b) the rugged; (c) they; (d) beauty of; (e) admired.
    1. acebd
    2. cebda
    3. caebd
    4. dcbae
  36. Paper #3040, Series I, Q40: Rearrange the labelled parts into a correct sentence: (a) free time; (b) with; (c) little; (d) left her; (e) her job.
    1. adebc
    2. dabce
    3. edbca
    4. dacbe
  37. Paper #3040, Series I, Q46: Choose the best completion: Professionals ____ as doctors and lawyers are part of the programme.
    1. such
    2. like
    3. are
    4. and
  38. Paper #3040, Series I, Q47: Choose the best completion: The bus stand is directly ____ the police station.
    1. around
    2. in
    3. behind
    4. nearby
  39. Paper #3040, Series I, Q48: Choose the best completion: The dogs ____ the field are chasing one another playfully.
    1. in
    2. upon
    3. on
    4. at
  40. Paper #3040, Series I, Q49: Choose the best completion: In accordance ____ the regulations, one must apply for the scheme.
    1. to
    2. with
    3. from
    4. by

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