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ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION, MAY 2010.
M.L.I.S. (LmRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE)
COURSE CODE: 390
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Signature of the Invigilator
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COURSE CODE: 390
.Time:
Max: 400 Marks
2 Hours
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Write your Register Number within the box providtd
fill in the page 1 of the answer sheet using pen.
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this entails disqu?Jification.
3.
Read each question carefully and shade the relevant answer (A) or (B) or (C) or (D)
in the reh~vant box of the ANSWER SHEET using HB pencil.
4.
Avoid blind guessing. A wrong answer will fetch you -1 mark and the correct
answer will fetch 4 marks.
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Do not write anything
end for rough works.
6.
Do not open the question paper until the start signal is given.
7.
Do not attempt to answer
disqualify your candidature.
8.
On stop signal, keep the question paper and the answer sheet on your table and
wait for the invigilator to collect them.
9.
Use of Calculators,
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on the top of this page and
in this booklet or answer sheet. Violation of
in the question paper. Use the white sheets attached at the
after. stop signal
Tables, etc. are prohibited.
is given. Any such attempt
will
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I.
Find the right answer from below that can substitute the underlined
correctly. If the sentence appears to be correct select answer (D).
1.
During my school days I never had the courage to stand my own.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(A) by my own
(B) on my own
(C). for my own
(D) Sentence is correct
word
Although you examine it carefully you will notice sonic flaws, in it.
(A)
Unless
(B)
If
(C)
Despite
(D)
Sentence is correct
In many parts of our country, villages don't get water to drink, where many urban
people have water even to waste.
(A)
beside
(B)
and
(C)
whereas
(D)
Sentence is correct
My elder brother was a British Citizen since 1980 and is now living a retired life in
London.
(A)
had been
(B)
has been
(C)
IS
(D)
Sentence is correct
When you want to rent a house, you should look out at first.
(A)
for
(B)
into
(C)
around
(D)
Sentence is correct
All of you are invited to the function.
(A)
for
(B)
into
(C)
at
(D)
Sentence is correct
7.
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Even though our team looks the field with great confidence, the opposition made them
eat the humble pie.
(A)
a humble pie
.(B)
humble pie
(C)
humble pies
(D)
Sentence is correct
Most of the villagers prefer tea to coffee.
(A)
than
(B)
more than
(C)
rather than
(D)
Sentence is correct
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She has a passion of music.
(A) with
(B)
for
(D)
Sentence is correct
I spoke for an hour.
(A) one hour
(B)
one full QOur
(C)
(D)
Sentence is correct
(C)
10.
11.
12.
13.
,
,
~\
14.
15.
.
in
an hour fully
Our team lost the football match, although the boys put in a very good performance.
(A)
put on
(B)
put up
(C)
put off
(D)
Sentence is correct
What tribute shall we pay to Gandhiji that he would appreciate?
(A)
would have appreciated
(B)
could have appreciated
(C)
should appreciate
(D)
Sentence is correct
The teacher was fed up by the boy's persistent
(A)
about
(B)
with
(C)
from
(D)
Sentence is correct
After taking tuition they are now at the home in the Physics.
(A)
at home in the Physics
(B)
at home in Physics
(C)
at the home in Physics
(D)
Sente~ce is correct
Although India is still bv far a poor country,
human resources are fully utilized.
it can become rich if its natural
(A)
few and far between
(B)
by and hirge
(C)
by and by
(D)
Sentence is correct
II.
Find the right
correctly.
16.
Many educationists
vigorous.
(A)
17.
misbehaviour.
serious
synonym
from below to substitute
think
that
(B)
brisk
the class-rooms
(C)
In the age of computers manual typewriters
(A)
surplus
(B)
redundant
lively
word
should be made more
(D)
active
have become superfluous.
(C)
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instruction
the underlined
and
a waste
(D)
superficial
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18.
This library was built with donations from the munificent citizens of this city.
(A)
19.
The grandeur
(A)
20.
22.
24.
25.
-
(D)
learned
(C)
holiness
(D)
power
of God has to be realized.
magnificence
(B)
divinity
was chaotic because of the visits of different team to the area.
unclear
(B)
unruly
(C)
(D)
disorderly
noisy
and promote communal amity.
(B)
contention
(C)
friendship
(D)
understanding
Many species of animals have become extinct during the last hundred years.
(B)
aggressIve
non-existent
(C)
scattered
(D)
feeble
The data is misleading.
(A)
illusory
(B)
deceptive
(C)
misplaced
(D)
misinformative
The thief outwitted
police station.
the constable on some pretext and disappeared
(A)
defeated
(B)
befooled
(C)
cheated
(D)
outmanoeuvred
The angry villagers have murdered
beaten up
Whatever
pages.
(B)
two suspected child-lifters
(C)
captured
killed
the verdict of history may be, Chaplin
judgement
He corroborated
(A)
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respectable
bondage
(A)
27.
(C)
(A)
(A)
26.
generous
We should always try to maintain
(A)
23.
(B)
The whole situation
(A)
21.
well-to-do
confirmed
(B)
voice
the statement
(B)
(C)
on the way to the
already.
(D)
mutilated
will occupy a unique place in its
outcome
(D)
prediction
condemned
(D)
seconded
of his brother.
(C)
disproved
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28.
Whatever opinion he gives is sensible.
(A)
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29.
The story is too fantastic
(A)
30.
..
(B)
rational
(B)
tricky
III. Find the right Antonym
correctly.
31.
36.
37.
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permanent
calm
(B)
readable
(D)
praiseworthy
(D)
dangerous
(C)
in the art.
difficult
from below to substitute
the underlined
word
of all the officials.
opposition
(C)
dissent
lenient
(D)
disapproval
laws.
(C)
lengthy
(D)
natural
(C)
careful
(D)
elaborate
(C)
delight!!d
(D)
enthusiastic
(D)
sincere
plans for a holiday.
(B)
(B)
throughout
specific
definite
pleased
the meeting was ag-gressive.
(B)
defensive
(C)
delighted
(A)
disapproved
(B)
misunderstood
(C)
praised
(D)
welcomed
The essay will read better if you condense it a little.
elaborate
(B)
increase
(C)
modify
(D)
a circle
(D)
hostile
A friendly dog met us at the farmgate.
(A) helpful
(B) understanding
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(C)
His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.
(A)
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simple
His attitude
(A)
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arrogant
He looked agitated when he arrived.
(A)
35.
(B)
We have made tentative
(A)
34.
(D)
He insisted that this problem could be solved by stringent
(A)
33.
denunciation
wild
for people untrained
harmful
The proposal got the concurrence
(A)
32.
false
Catching snakes can be hazardous
(A)
(C)
to be credible.
(B)
believable
obscure
(C) quiet
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39.
He is extremely intelligent but proud.
(A)
40.
(B)
wanting
43.
of the ministerial
anxious
(D)
eager
(B) encouraged
(C)
pleased
(D)
saved
rural
(B)
indifferent
(C)
rude
(D)
unsympathetic
Adversity teaches me to be humble and self-reliant.
Sincerity
(B)
Animosity
(C)
Curiosity
(D)
Prosperity
(B)
dark
(C)
shaded
(D)
murky
This glass is transparent.
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opaque
There is ab.!JJ!dance of wheat in the market.
(A)
rarity
(B)
scarcity
(C)
non-availability
(D)
lack
46.
How many players are there in a cricket team?
(A)
Knowledge
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(B)
5
(C)
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Which of the following country was readmitted to the Olympics after the suspension
about 21 years ago?
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(A)
Iran
Mohamed
events?
(A)
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simple
(C)
General
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(D)
willing
(B)
III.
47.
the responsibilities
(A)
(A)
45.
to shoulder
ignorant
I was deeply affected by his urbane behavior.
(A)
44.
(C)
He abandoned his fancy.
(A) supported
42.
weak
The young leader was reluctant
office.
(A)
41.
dull
(B)
Ali is remembered
Athletics
(B)
(C)
Iraq
Burma
for his performance
Boxing
(C)
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(D)
South Africa
in which of the following sports
Archery
(D ) Weight lifting
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Which of the following places is known as the 'Mecca of Indian Football'?
(A)
50.
Prakash
(A)
..
51.
55.
56.
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57.
Ambala
Hockey
(C)
Football
(D)
Badminton
(B)
Football
(C)
Cricket
(D)
Lawn Tennis
Cricket
(B)
Swimming
(C)
Athletics
(D)
Boxing
(C)
Chess
(D)
Table Tennis
Anand is associated with
Tennis
Badminton
(B)
Abhinav Bindra of India won
medal in shooting event.
(A)
Gold
(B)
Silver
(C)
Bronze
(D)
None of the above
The Olympic Symbol comprises of five rings or circles linked together to represent
(A)
Sporting friendship
(C)
Both (A) & (B)'"above
(B)
of all people
Five continents
(D ) None of these
The lady to win the Wimbledon title successfully nine times was
(A)
Monica Seles
(B)
Steffi Graf
(C)
Martina N avratilova
(D)
Chris Everts
Major R.S. Brar is associated with
(A)
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(D)
is associated with
(B)
Snooker
Vishwanathan
(A)
54.
Chess
Kolkata
With which of the following sports is Carls Lewis associated?
(A)
53.
Padukone
(C)
Mumbai
(B)
Tripping is associated... with
(A)
52.
Delhi
Gold
The five intertwined
right) are
(B)
.
.(C)
Boxing
Tennis
(D)
Equestrian
rings or circles on the Olympic Flag made of white (from left to
(A)
blue, yellow, black, green and red
(B)
yellow, red, green, black, blue
(C)
red, green, black, yellow and blue
(D)
yellow, green, black, blue and red
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Maradona is a famous player associated with
(A)
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
Cricket
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Football
(A)
Davis Cup
(B)
Deodhar Trophy
(C)
Champions Trophy
(D)
Santosh Trophy
(D)
Golf
Wimbledon is a place connected with
(A)
Cricket
(B)
Table Tennis
(C)
Badminton
(D)
Lawn Tennis
Which one of the following books is not written by William Shakespeare?
(A)
Julius Caesar
(B)
Romeo and Juliet
(C)
Apple Cart
(D)
Othello
Who is the author of the controversial
book 'Forbidden Verses'?
(A)
Abu Nawaz
(B)
Salman Rushdie
(C)
D.H. Lawrence
(D)
Ms. Taslima N asrin
'A Tale of Two Cities' was written by
(A)
D.H. Lawrence
(B)
R.L. Stevenson
(C)
Khushwant
(D)
Charles Dickens
Singh
Which of the following holy books has quoted, "The way of knowledge is superior to
the way of action"?
(C)
67.
(C)
Hockey
Which of the following cups / trophies is associated with football?
(A)
66.
(B)
.
Bible
(B)
Bhagwad.Gita
Mahabharata
(D)
Ramayana
Who among the following has becomes the Indian academician
Head of a college of Oxford or Cambridge universities?
(A)
Ajay Bose
.(B)
Amartya Sen
(C)
Dipendra Prasad
(D)
Sharad Pendsey
Which of the following wrote the book "The Royal"?
(A)
Kitty Kelly
(B)
Baruce Harry
(C)
Kurt Volager
(D)
Kral Shilam
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to be appointed
as
68.
69.
70.
Who wrote the famous book - 'Malgudi Days'?
(A)
J.R.D. Tata
(B)
Khushwant
(C)
T.N. Kaul
(D)
R.K. Narayan
Who is the author the best seller book 'No full Stop in India'?
(A) Shyam Lal
(B) E.M. Forster
(C)
(D) Raj Mohan Gandhi
72.
73.
74.
75.
(B)
Quran
In which Shakespearean
Torah
(C)
drama 'Desdemona'
(D)
Bible
Hamlet
(B)
Merchant
(C)
()tllello
(D)
As You Like It
For which book Arundhati
Zend Avesta
is a character?
(A)
of Venice
Roy received the booker Prize in 1997?
(A)
Quarantine
(B)
The God of Small Things
(C)
The Essence of the Thing
(D)
The Underground
Man
The novel 'A Suitable Boy' is written by
(A)
V. S. Naipaul
(B)
Vikram Setll
(C)
Kushwant
(D)
Amit Chaudhary
Singh
The six official languages
and
(A)
..i
Mark Tully
Which is the religious book of Christians?
(A)
71.
Singh
Hindi
(B)
of tile UN are Russian,
Urdu
(C)
Chinese, English, French, Spanish
Arabic
(D ) Japanese
Who among the following is tile autllor of the book, 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are
from Venus'?
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(A)
JOM Gray
(C)
Frederick Forsyth
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(~)
Daniel Goleman
'(D)
John Grisham
The Great Indian saint who said, "There is neither
was
a Hindu nor a Muslim: only man"
(A)
Guru N anak
(B)
Kabir
(C)
Slleikl1 Farid
(D)
Swami Vivekananda
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77.
78.
'More Delhi in Your Daily' is the slogan of
(A) Nav Bharat Time
(B)
(C) The Hindustan Times
(D)
"Pakistan: The Gathering
(A) Murtaza Bhutto
(C)
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
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Khushwant
Indian Express
Storm" has been authored by,
(B) D.R. M8.kekar
Singh
'The Akbarnama'
The Times of India
(D)
Benazir Bhutto
was written by
(A)
Abul Fazl
(B)
Ibn Batietah
(C)
Badauni
(D)
Farishta
(B)
Rabindranath
(D)
Aurobindo Ghosh
Who is the author of 'Religion of man'?
(A)
Mahatma
Gandhi
(C)
S. Radhakrishnan
Which of the following completed 300 years of its foundation
(A)
Mahayana
Sect of Buddhism
(C)
Digamber Sect of Jainism
Tagore
recently?
(B)
Arya Samaj
(D)
Khalsa Panth
Which of the following cities of India is developed as the First Solar City through the
promotion of non-conventional source of energy?
(A)
Anandpur
Sahip
(C)
Secunderabad
(B)
Pune
(D)
Bangalore
The Indian Naval Ship converted into a maritime
museum, is
(A)
Sagar Samrat
(B)
Kanishka
(C)
Samrat Ashoka.
(D)
Vikrant
The famous Lagoon lake of India is
(A)
Dal Lake
(B)
Chilka Lake
(C)
Pulicat Lake
(D)
Manasarovar
Which oile of the following States/Union Territories
density population according to 2001 census?
of India recorded
(A)
Sikkim
(B)
N agaland
(C)
Mizoram
(D)
Arunachal
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the lowest
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Which one of the following is the oldest English daily in India?
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88.
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90.
(B) The Tribune
(0)
(D) The Indian Express
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Kerala
(0)
(D) Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
According to 2001 census
Literacy rate?
of India, which of the following States
(A)
Mizoram
Kerala
(B)
(0)
Sikkim
stands
(D)
first in
N agaland
Which State, according to 2001 census, had more females than males?
(A)
Gujarat
(B)
Kerala
(0)
Karnataka
(D)
Andhra Pradesh
The ambitious Hi-Tech city is developed near which of the following cities?
(A)
91.
The Times of India
Kuchipudi is a dance drama of which of the following States?
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(A) The Hindustan Times
Ohennai
(B)
Mumbai
(0)
Bangalore
Where is the famous temple having the deities of'Trimurti'
Shiv a?
(A)
Rameshwaram
(B)
Suchindram
(0)
Madurai
(D)
Chidarnbaram
Which one of the following is essentially
(D)
of Brahma,
Hyderabad
Vishnu and
a solo dance?
(A)
Kuchipudi
(B)
Kathak
(0)
Manipuri
(D)
Mohiniattam
. (B)
Sandalwood
.i
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94.
Gir forest is famous for
(A)
Teakwood
(0)
Lions
(D)
Elephants
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in items of the population
four major cities of India?
size of
(A)
Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ohennai
(B)
Mumbai, Kolkata, Ohennai, Delhi
(0)
Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ohennai
(D)
Kolkata, Mumbai, Ohennai, Delhi
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96.
97.
98.
99.
The oldest oil refinery in India is at
(A) Digboi (in Assam)
(B)
Kalda (near Kolkata)
(C)
(D)
Noonmati (in Assam)
Koyali (near Baroda)
The State ofIndia with the largest percentage
ofland area under forest cover is
(A)
Madhya Pradesh
(B)
Arunachal
(C)
Assam
(D)
Orissa
Pradesh
According to the latest census, the lowest literacy rate is in
(A)
Uttar Pradesh
(B)
Madhya Pradesh
(C)
Bihar
(D)
Arunachal
(B)
Jammu to Kanyakumari
Pradesh
The longest highway in India runs from
(A)
Kolkatta
to Jammu
(C)
Ambala to Nagarcoil
(D)
-Varanasi
to Kanyakumari
The tropic of cancer passes through the middle part of India. As a result the
(A)
southern half of the country has a tropical climate
(B)
northern
half of the country has a temperate
(C)
southern
half of the country has a temperature
(D)
northern
half of the country has a tropical climate
climate
climate
100. Who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2009?
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(A)
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
(B)
Amitabh Bhacchan
(C)
V.P. Singh
(D)
A.R. Rahman
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