n c rAneagci(ev a Iln uus Ctlteefrxi)x e e e i tne O ce m teBa s r ln c u g i a n E t Ii e tE Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (Executive) Grade-II Exam.

, 2010 (Held on 24-1-2010)Part-II English Language & Comprehension : Solved Paper Directions (Q. 15) Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which partof a sentence has an error and blacken the rectangle [] corresponding to the appropriate letter (A,B, C). If there is no error, blacken the rectangle [] corresponding to (D) in the Answer sheet.1. Though there is hourly bus service on this route (A) / a number of people are still suffering (B) / asthere is no bus shelter here. (C) No error. (D)2. The boss took strict measures (A) / with a view to ensuring punctuality (B) / on the part of hissubordinates. (C) No error. (D)3. People prefer to be identified (A) /by their caste community or religion first (B) / rather to be knownas Indians first. (C) No error. (D)4. Mrs. Dorai would rather (A) / spend a quiet evening (B) / than attending a party. (C) No error. (D)5. Being idle sometimes is agreeable (A) / but being idle all the times (B) / might becomemonotonous. (C) No error. (D) Directions (Q. 610) Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in theAnswer sheet.6. HERETICAL(A) Contradictory(B) Doubtful(C) Impious(D) Orthodox7. PHILISTINE(A) Cultured(B) Libertine(C) Sober (D) Educated8. LACERATION(A) Convalescence(B) Recouperation(C) Healing(D) Palpitation9. IMPLICATE(A) Disentangle(B) Impersonate(C) Complicate(D) Impose 10. INGEST(A) Disrupt(B) Disgorge(C) Dismiss(D) Display Directions (Q. 1115) Groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt.Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer sheet.11. (A) Clientele(B) Clientale(C) Cleintele(D) Clientelle12. (A) Punctileous(B) Punctilious(C) Punctillious(D) Punctileus13. (A) Haemorrage(B) Hemorhage(C) Hemmorage(D) Haemorrhage14. (A) Fascimile(B) Facsimele(C) Facsimile(D) Facksimile15. (A) Hoseire(B) Hosier (C) Hosair (D) Hasier Directions (Q. 1620) Four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase printed bold in thesentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase and mark itin the Answer sheet.16. We know that he is the one responsible for the discord but as he is well-connected all we can dois send him to Coventry. (A) transfer him(B) commend him(C) boycott him(D) dismiss him17. A Prime Minister cannot ride rough shod over his ministerial colleagues for long.(A) deal unkindly with(B) take for granted(C) be hamhanded with(D) exploit wilfully18. The say, join the Army to drink life to the lees. (A) to have the best of fun and fortune (B) to enjoy a life of drinking and dancing(C) to have a life full of adventures(D) to have the best of life19. He was down in the mouth as he was defeated in the elections.(A) unable to speak(B) very depressed(C) very angry(D) very confused20. The noble man gave up the ghost. (A) left the ghost(B) lived like a ghost(C) invited ghost(D) died Directions (Q. 2125) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for thegiven words/sentence and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle [] in the Answer sheet.21. The time between midnight and noon (A) Afternoon(B) Antipodes(C) Ante-meridiem(D) Antenatal22. One who is a dabbler in arts, science or literature(A) Dilettante(B) Aesthete(C) Maestro(D) Connoisseur 23. Fear of height(A) Agoraphobia(B) Hydrophobia(C) Acrophobia(D) Pyrophobia24. Still existing and known(A) Extent(B) Extant(C) Eternal(D) Immanent25. A remedy for all ills(A) Narcotic(B) Panacea(C) Medicine(D) Quack Directions (Q. 2630) The Ist and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. Therest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S.These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it in the Answer sheet.26. 1. There are some places that experience heavy rains throughout the year.P. So, the local administration should take steps to provide a proper drainage system to clear thestagnant water.Q. If water stagnates on the road sides, it leads to the spread of infectious diseases.R. Additionally, measures should be taken to spray disinfectants.S. In such places, people adapt themselves to moist weather.6. By taking such steps, spread of diseases can be checked.(A) QPSR(B) SQPR(C) RSQP(D) PQSR27. 1. Addiction to alcoholic drinks affects the social life of the people.P. Gradually drinking becomes a habit.Q. The person becomes an addict.R. When once it becomes a habit, it is difficult to give up.S. A person begins to drink just for the fun of it.6. If he doesnt have his bottle of drink, he becomes restless.(A) SPRQ(B) SRQP(C) QRPS(D) QPRS28. 1. Braille lost his eyesight accidentally as a child.P. In his days, the few books that

were available for blind people were printed in big, raised type.Q. After that he became a teacher.R. The letters used were t hose of the ordinary alphabet.S. Nevertheless, he was able to complete his education at a school for the blind in Paris.6. Brailles idea was to use raised dots instead of raised letters.(A) PQRS(B) SQPR(C) SRPQ(D) QPRS29. 1. What are the strategies to strengthen reading habits among early literates, school dropoutsand even adults ?P. Normally, subtitles for a film, say in Hindi, will be in some other language, say, English.Q. According to a research survey, SLS doubles and even triples the role of reading improvementthat children may be achieving through formal education.R. But SLS harps on the argument that since the film viewers are familiar with the script, they canread thewords in their favourite dialogues and films.S. One of the novel and effective strategies is Same Language Subtitles (SLS), which wasintroduced in Ahmedabad in 1996.6. Since, a huge number of children and adults watch TV for entertainment even in the ruralareas of India, why not use this resource to get an educational benefit out of it ?(A) PQSR(B) PRQS(C) SPRQ(D) SQRP 30. 1. Disappointment doesnt equal failure.P. When you feel disappointed, you can either seek comfort or seek a solution.Q. First, step back, stop what youre doing, and try to obtain some comfort-but dont gettrapped into staying comfortable.R. The best approach includes some of both.S. Seen in a positive light, it can stimulate learning and growth.6. Having licked your wounds, prepare for another effort based on a new solution to theproblem.(A) SRQP(B) RSPQ(C) SPRQ(D) PRSQ Directions (Q. 3135) A sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ActiveVoice and mark your answer in the Answer sheet.31. Who will have broken the Gramophone record ?(A) By whom the Gramophone record has been broken ?(B) By whom have the Gramophone record been broken ?(C) By whom will have the Gramophone record been broken ?(D) By whom has the Gramophone record been broken ?32. People once believed that the sun was a God (A) The sun is once being believed to be a God(B) The sun has once been believed to be a God(C) It was once believed that the sun was a God(D) It is once believed that the sun is a God33. Can we send this parcel by air mail ?(A) By air mail, can this parcel be sent ?(B) Can this parcel be send by air mail ?(C) Can this parcel be sent by air mail ?(D) Can by air mail, this parcel be sent ?34. People ought not to speak about such things in public(A) Such things ought to be not spoken about in public by people(B) Such things ought not to be spoken about in public(C) Such things ought to be spoken about not in public(D) Let such things not be spoken about in public by people35. I shall be complimented by all when I win the game(A) Everyone will compliment me when the game is won by me(B) All shall compliment me when I win the game(C) All are complimenting me when the game is won(D) All will have complimented me when I win the game Directions (Q. 3640) You have one brief passage with 5 questions. Read the passage carefullyand choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and mark it by blackeningthe appropriate rectangle [] in the Answer sheet. Passage : A rats thick, furry body brushed his cheek, its whiskered nose sniffing at his mouth. Quivering withrevulsion, Kunta snapped his teeth together desperately and the rat ran away. In rage, Kunta wings outstret-ched, 43 the bark of lichen covered trees and 44 unnoticed. It can thus saveitself from many 45 birds. However, many years ago some British 46 found that there doesexist a second 47 of this moth, with dark sooty wings. Research has 48 established thatboth belong to the 49 species, but the dark moth lives in 50 surroundings, where the trunksof the trees on which they live are dark with industrial grime.41. (A) only(B) normally(C) really(D) obviously42. (A) permits(B) allows(C) enables(D) obstructs43. (A) in(B) on(C) about(D) under 44. (A) be(B) hide(C) run(D) come45. (A) ordinary(B) circulatory(C) predatory(D) stationary46. (A) naturalists(B) ornithologists(C) excavators(D) scholars47. (A) group(B) section(C) variety(D) society48. (A) however (B) now(C) then(D) since49. (A) same(B) similar (C) like(D) one50. (A) rural(B) mechanical