1. Short speech or poem at the end of a play or book
(A) Epilogue
(B) Prologue
(C) Monologue
(D) Anecdote
Answer: (A) Epilogue
Epilogue: A short speech, poem, or section at the end of a play or book that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
(A) Epilogue: The concluding part of a literary work.
(B) Prologue: An introductory section or speech at the beginning of a play or book.
(C) Monologue: A long speech by one actor in a play or movie.
(D) Anecdote: A short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person.
2. A person of strong conviction or prejudice, especially in matters of religion
(A) Hedonist
(B) Polyglot
(C) Zealot
(D) Glutton
Answer: (C) Zealot
Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
(A) Hedonist: A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
(B) Polyglot: A person who knows and is able to use several languages.
(C) Zealot: A fanatic or extremist.
(D) Glutton: An excessively greedy eater.
3. A statement that is absolutely clear
(A) Clean
(B) Ambiguous
(C) Unequivocal
(D) Non-descript
Answer: (C) Unequivocal
Unequivocal: Leaving no doubt; clear, unambiguous.
(A) Clean: Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
(B) Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
(C) Unequivocal: Absolutely clear and direct.
(D) Non-descript: Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
4. A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution or group of people
(A) Archive
(B) Museum
(C) Library
(D) Register
Answer: (A) Archive
Archive: A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
(A) Archive: A place where historical records are kept.
(B) Museum: A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
(C) Library: A building or room containing collections of books or periodicals.
(D) Register: An official list or record.
5. Spoken or done without preparation
(A) Sudden
(B) On the spot
(C) Extempore
(D) Blindly
Answer: (C) Extempore
Extempore: Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.
(A) Sudden: Occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly.
(B) On the spot: Immediately or at the very place.
(C) Extempore: Without any prior thought or preparation.
(D) Blindly: Without seeing or without thinking reasonably.
6. A remedy for all diseases
(A) Antidote
(B) Anecdote
(C) Panacea
(D) Medicine
Answer: (C) Panacea
Panacea: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
(A) Antidote: A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.
(B) Anecdote: A short amusing story about a real incident.
(C) Panacea: A universal cure.
(D) Medicine: A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
7. A news article that reports the death of a person
(A) Notice
(B) Advertisement
(C) Bulletin
(D) Obituary
Answer: (D) Obituary
Obituary: A notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person.
(A) Notice: Advance notification or warning.
(B) Advertisement: A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.
(C) Bulletin: A short official statement or broadcast summary of news.
(D) Obituary: A published report of a person’s death.
8. A speech delivered for the first time in an Assembly
(A) Debut
(B) Inaugural
(C) Maiden
(D) Initiatory
Answer: (C) Maiden
Maiden (speech): The first speech made by a person, especially a newly elected member of a parliament or assembly.
(A) Debut: A person’s first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.
(B) Inaugural: Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office.
(C) Maiden: Being the first of its kind.
(D) Initiatory: Relating to or constituting an initiation or beginning.
9. Incapable of being read
(A) Illiterate
(B) Blind
(C) Illegible
(D) Difficult
Answer: (C) Illegible
Illegible: Not clear enough to be read.
(A) Illiterate: Unable to read or write.
(B) Blind: Unable to see.
(C) Illegible: Impossible to decipher or read.
(D) Difficult: Needing much effort or skill to accomplish.
10. Several fish swimming together
(A) Bunch
(B) Horde
(C) Swarm
(D) Shoal
Answer: (D) Shoal
Shoal: A large number of fish swimming together.
(A) Bunch: A number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together.
(B) Horde: A large group of people.
(C) Swarm: A large or dense group of insects.
(D) Shoal: A group of fish.