Q.201
Easy
The artistic representation of objects in three dimensions is ___.
A
Sculpture
B
Bas-relief
C
Carving
D
Modeling
Correct Answer:
A. Sculpture
Explanation:
Sculpture is the general term for three-dimensional artistic works, while others are specific techniques.
Q.202
Easy
The quality of being genuine, sincere, and free from deception is ___.
A
Authenticity
B
Integrity
C
Honesty
D
Truthfulness
Correct Answer:
A. Authenticity
Explanation:
Authenticity refers to being genuine and true to oneself, representing real and sincere qualities.
Q.203
Easy
The quality of being able to recover quickly from difficulties is ___.
A
Resilience
B
Persistence
C
Perseverance
D
Constancy
Correct Answer:
A. Resilience
Explanation:
Resilience means the ability to bounce back from hardships. Persistence means continuing effort, Perseverance means steady determination, and Constancy means unchanging quality.
Q.204
Easy
A person who loves or collects books excessively is a ___.
A
Bibliophile
B
Bibliographer
C
Librophile
D
Bookworm
Correct Answer:
A. Bibliophile
Explanation:
Bibliophile (biblio=books, phile=lover) means a book lover. Bibliographer compiles bibliographies, and Bookworm is a colloquial term without the formal meaning of excessive collection.
Q.205
Easy
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Bite the dust'.
A
To taste something bitter
B
To be defeated or fail
C
To eat soil
D
To clean teeth
Correct Answer:
B. To be defeated or fail
Explanation:
Bite the dust means to be defeated, fail, or die. It's commonly used in competitive contexts.
Q.206
Easy
Identify the correct use of 'Break the ice' in a sentence.
A
The athlete will break the ice championship next month.
B
He broke the ice by making a funny joke at the meeting.
C
Breaking the ice requires a hammer.
D
The ice will break the window.
Correct Answer:
B. He broke the ice by making a funny joke at the meeting.
Explanation:
'Break the ice' means to initiate conversation or ease tension in an awkward situation.
Q.207
Easy
What does 'Burning the midnight oil' signify?
A
Wasting electricity at night
B
Working hard late into the night
C
Using candles instead of lamps
D
Setting fire to oil containers
Correct Answer:
B. Working hard late into the night
Explanation:
This idiom means working late or studying hard, often for exams or important work.
Q.208
Easy
Select the sentence with correct use of 'Raining cats and dogs'.
A
The shelter is raining cats and dogs today.
B
It's raining cats and dogs outside; we need an umbrella.
C
The farmer is raining cats and dogs on his field.
D
Cats and dogs are raining from the sky.
Correct Answer:
B. It's raining cats and dogs outside; we need an umbrella.
Explanation:
The idiom means heavy rainfall. Option B correctly uses it in context.
Q.209
Easy
What is the meaning of 'Hit the books'?
A
To damage books physically
B
To start studying seriously
C
To write a book
D
To organize books
Correct Answer:
B. To start studying seriously
Explanation:
'Hit the books' is a common idiom meaning to study hard, especially used by students.
Q.210
Easy
Choose the correct interpretation: 'Once in a blue moon'.
A
Every month when moon is blue
B
Very rarely or almost never
C
On a sad occasion
D
During moonlight
Correct Answer:
B. Very rarely or almost never
Explanation:
This idiom means something happens very rarely or almost never. A blue moon occurs approximately every 2-3 years.
