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23rd March 2016, 11:06 AM
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Re: SCRA General Ability Paper

Hello, here I am providing you the paper of the UPSC SCRA paper as under:

Direction In the following five items, a word or phrases in
underline in each sentence. Four choices are given
below each sentence. Select the one which beat
matches the meaning of the underlined word or
phrases and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) or
(d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.
1. When it comes to studies, it is found that most
students are callous these days. (a) dull (b) indifferent
(c) careful (d) negligent

2. In order to avoid accidents, one has to be alert while
driving. (a) to think quickly (b)to be warned against
(c) to be awake (d) to be smart

3. This ridiculous exaggeration was instantly seen
through. (a) intensification (b) simplification
(c) magnification (d) clarification

4. I am afraid I do not know how to allay her doubts. (a) make less (b) clear
(c) share (d) solve

5. My friend was reluctant to do such a thoughtless
thing. (a) unenthusiastic (b) unwise
(c) undecided (d) unwilling

IDIOMS

Directions : Look at the underlined idiom in each sentence.
Below each sentence four possible meanings
for the idiom have been given as (a), (b), (c)
and (d), Select the phrase that most nearly brings
out the meaning of the idiom and mark your re- sponse appropriately on theAnswer Sheet.

6. In his present circumstances, he can just keep the
wold from the door. (a) save his family from the wolf
(b) save his family from his cruel enemy
(c) keep the wolf as pet
(d) manage to buy enough food for himself and his
family

7. Some politicians play to the gallery in order to continue
in positions of power. (a) bribe aggressive people
(b) play on a musical instrument before people
(c) try to win popularity by appealing to the taste of
the masses (d) play the tunes which please the masses

8. The Director had to burn the midnight oil to prepare
his speech. (a) make his own tea at midnight
(b) sit up and work until late at night
(c) prepare his supper at midnight
(d) make others work until midnight

9. Having decided to elope, she was prepared to face
the music. (a) to face difficulties boldly
(b) to throw a grand party
(c) to pay for a nice musical concert
(d) to defy her boss

10. When Govind knew that there were thieves inside
his house, he girded up his Ioins to face them. (a) rolled up his clothes
(b) wore a strong belt over his clothes
(c) wore a special girdle
(d) got ready for action

11. The arguments that you have put forward are
neither here nor there. (a) found neither in this book nor in that
(b) not to the point
(c) not too bad
(d) extremely good

SCRA General Ability Paper




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