List of top Questions asked in SNAP- 2011

Choose the correct option.
Although initial investigations pointed towards him, ____

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Both of them ____ since their childhood.

Each pair of capitalized words given is followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that does NOT express a relationship similar to that expressed by the capitalized pair.

KERNEL : SHELL

Choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given word.
EQUANIMITY

Instructions: The passage below consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given (S1, S6). The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up, labelled P, Q, R and S. Find the proper order for the four sentences.

S1: Metals are today being replaced by polymers in many applications.
P: Above all, they are cheaper and easier to process, making them a viable alternative to metals.
Q: Polymers are essentially long chains of hydrocarbon molecules.
R: Today, polymers as strong as metals have been developed.
S: These have replaced the traditional chromium-plated metallic bumpers in cars.
S6: Many Indian Institutes of Science and Technology run special programmes on polymer science.

Find the odd one out from the group of words.

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
HARBINGER

Choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given word.
EXODUS

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
FRUGALITY

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This book ____ five sections.

Rearrange the following sentence fragments (P, Q, R and S) to make a meaningful sentence.

A year or ____ foreign languages.
P. I picked up a liking for learning
Q. the largest urban area and primary
R. so after leaving Bangkok
S. city of Thailand and a place of unique beauty

Instructions: The sentence below is given in Active voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Passive voice.

You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.

Choose the word that matches this description: “Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks”

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My grandfather left most of his money to an NGO; the rest went directly to my daughter and ____

Instructions: The sentence below is given in Active voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Passive voice.

Who is creating this mess?

Instructions: In the following sentences, one word or phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed, modified, or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.

I know you must not see eye to eye with the philosophy of Ramkrishna, but you must admit that he had had tremendous influence over a great many followers.

Instructions: In the following sentences, one word or phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed, modified, or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.

The Principal inquired with the students if they would like their teacher to repeat the lesson again.

Instructions: In the following sentences, one word or phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed, modified, or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.

One of the security guards rushed forward, unlocked the gate, and asked whether I had anything objectionable.

Rearrange the following sentence fragments (P, Q, R and S) to make a meaningful sentence.

I always told them ____ and consideration for me.
P. how for me she
Q. always exuded warmth
R. was like a family's
S. elder and how she has

Instructions: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each quoted word in the passage below.

“The Jan Lokpal Bill, also 'referred to' (126) as the citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed 'independent' (127) anti-corruption law in India. Anti-corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively 'deter' (128) corruption, redress 'grievances' (129) of citizens, and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent 'ombudsman' (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval.” (Source: Wikipedia)

(129) 'grievances' means:

Instructions: In the following sentences, one word or phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed, modified, or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.

The committee came to a decision to discuss in detail about assorted problems that people have been facing for a long time.

Instructions: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each quoted word in the passage below.

“The Jan Lokpal Bill, also 'referred to' (126) as the citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed 'independent' (127) anti-corruption law in India. Anti-corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively 'deter' (128) corruption, redress 'grievances' (129) of citizens, and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent 'ombudsman' (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval.” (Source: Wikipedia)

(130) 'ombudsman' means:

Instructions: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each quoted word in the passage below.

“The Jan Lokpal Bill, also 'referred to' (126) as the citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed 'independent' (127) anti-corruption law in India. Anti-corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively 'deter' (128) corruption, redress 'grievances' (129) of citizens, and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent 'ombudsman' (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval.” (Source: Wikipedia)

(128) 'deter' means:

Instructions: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each quoted word in the passage below.

“The Jan Lokpal Bill, also 'referred to' (126) as the citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed 'independent' (127) anti-corruption law in India. Anti-corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively 'deter' (128) corruption, redress 'grievances' (129) of citizens, and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent 'ombudsman' (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval.” (Source: Wikipedia)

(127) 'independent' means:

Instructions: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each quoted word in the passage below.

“The Jan Lokpal Bill, also 'referred to' (126) as the citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed 'independent' (127) anti-corruption law in India. Anti-corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively 'deter' (128) corruption, redress 'grievances' (129) of citizens, and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent 'ombudsman' (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval.” (Source: Wikipedia)

(126) 'referred to' means: