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English Practice Set 2

30 questions · Airforce X & Y Group · code FG9W

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Q1. An account of a person's life written by another person.

किसी व्यक्ति के जीवन का वृत्तांत जो किसी दूसरे द्वारा लिखा गया हो, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A biography is a written history of a person's life by another author. Example: He wrote a inspiring biography of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
- Memoir: संस्मरण
- Biography: जीवनी
- Chronicle: कालक्रम
- History: इतिहास
Source: Wiktionary, “A person's life story, especially one published.; The art of writing this kind of story.”
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Q2. A person who pays excessive attention to minor details and formal rules in display of knowledge.

जो व्यक्ति छोटी-छोटी बारीकियों और नियमों पर अत्यधिक ध्यान देता है, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A pedant focuses excessively on formal rules and details. Example: The professor was a pedant who corrected every minor typo.
- Scholastic: शास्त्रीय
- Pedant: ज्ञान-प्रदर्शक
- Bookworm: किताबी कीड़ा
- Doctrinaire: सिद्धंतवादी
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Q3. Something that is absolutely necessary and cannot be dispensed with.

जो चीज़ अत्यधिक आवश्यक हो और जिसके बिना काम न चल सके, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Indispensable means absolutely vital. Example: Hard work is indispensable for success in competitive exams.
- Indispensable: अपरिहार्य
- Essential: आवश्यक
- Mandatory: अनिवार्य
- Urgent: अतिआवश्यक
Source: Wiktionary, “Absolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}; Unbendable, that cannot be set aside or ignored.”
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Q4. One who is present everywhere at the same time.

जो एक ही समय में सब जगह मौजूद हो, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Omnipresent refers to being present everywhere simultaneously. Example: Devotees believe that God is omnipresent.
- Omnipresent: सर्वव्यापी
- Ubiquitous: सर्वत्र
- Transient: क्षणभंगुर
- Eternal: शाश्वत
Source: Wiktionary, “Being everywhere simultaneously.”
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Q5. A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

जो व्यक्ति किसी दूसरे देश में स्थायी रूप से रहने आता है, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
An immigrant settles permanently in another country. Example: Many immigrants came to Canada for better career opportunities.
- Tourist: पर्यटक
- Refugee: शरणार्थी
- Immigrant: अप्रवासी
- Expatriate: प्रवासी
Source: Wiktionary, “A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.; A plant or animal that establishes itself in an area where it previously did not exist.”
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Q6. A sound or voice that is capable of being heard.

वह ध्वनि जिसे स्पष्ट रूप से सुना जा सके, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Audible means loud enough to be heard clearly. Example: Her whispers were barely audible in the quiet room.
- Distinct: स्पष्ट
- Audible: श्रव्य
- Perceptible: बोधगम्य
- Resonant: गूंजनेवाला
Source: Wiktionary, “Able to be heard.; To change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.”
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Q7. A person who looks at the dark side of things.

जो व्यक्ति हमेशा चीजों का नकारात्मक पक्ष देखता है, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A pessimist always expects negative outcomes. Example: Rohan is a pessimist who always fears failure before trying.
- Pessimist: निराशावादी
- Fatalist: भाग्यवादी
- Cynic: दोषदर्शी
- Skeptic: संदेहवादी
Source: Wiktionary, “Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.”
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Q8. One who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from physical pleasures.

जो व्यक्ति कठोर आत्म-नियंत्रण रखता है और भौतिक सुखों का त्याग करता है, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
An ascetic leads a life of strict self-denial for spiritual reasons. Example: The ascetic lived alone in a cave meditating.
- Hermit: एकांतवासी
- Monk: साधु
- Saint: संत
- Ascetic: तपस्वी
Source: Wiktionary, “Of or relating to ascetics.; Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.”
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Q9. A place where weapons and military ammunition are stored.

वह स्थान जहाँ सेना के हथियार और गोला-बारूद रखे जाते हैं, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
An arsenal is a storage building for military weapons. Example: Guards were posted all around the central army arsenal.
- Armory: आयुधागार
- Depot: डिपो
- Arsenal: शस्त्रागार
- Warehouse: गोदाम
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Q10. A child whose parents are deceased.

जिस बच्चे के माता-पिता दोनों की मृत्यु हो चुकी हो, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
An orphan is a child whose father and mother have died. Example: The boy became an orphan at a young age.
- Waif: लावारिस बच्चा
- Foundling: परित्यक्त शिशु
- Orphan: अनाथ
- Destitute: बेसहारा
Source: Wiktionary, “A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.; A person, especially a minor, whose parents have permanently abandoned them.”
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Q11. A fictitious name used by an author to publish works.

लेखक द्वारा अपनी रचनाओं के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला काल्पनिक नाम क्या कहलाता है?
A pseudonym is a false name taken by a writer. Example: Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
- Alias: उपनाम
- Sobriquet: उपाधि
- Moniker: नाम
- Pseudonym: छद्मनाम
Source: Wiktionary, “A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.; Pseudonymous (who uses a pseudonym).”
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Q12. Animals or people that live in flocks or social groups.

जो जीव या इंसान समूह या झुंड में रहना पसंद करते हैं, उन्हें क्या कहते हैं?
Gregarious species prefer living in groups or herds. Example: Elephants are gregarious animals that travel together.
- Social: सामाजिक
- Gregarious: झुंडप्रिय
- Sociable: मिलनसार
- Companionable: सहचर
Source: Wiktionary, “Who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.; Of animals that travel in herds or packs.”
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Q13. A person who talks excessively about himself and his accomplishments.

जो व्यक्ति अत्यधिक अपने और अपनी उपलब्धियों के बारे में ही बातें करता है, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
An egotist boasts continuously about personal success. Example: The egotist annoyed everyone by boasting about his riches.
- Egotist: आत्मश्लाघी
- Egoist: स्वार्थी
- Boaster: डींगमार
- Narcissist: आत्ममुग्ध
Source: Wiktionary, “A person who talks excessively about themself.; A person who believes in their own importance or superiority.”
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Q14. A building or hall where an audience gathers to listen or watch.

वह भवन या हॉल जहाँ दर्शक एकत्र होते हैं, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
An auditorium is a hall designed for an audience. Example: Students gathered in the school auditorium for the annual function.
- Stadium: स्टेडियम
- Arena: अखाड़ा
- Pavilion: मंडप
- Auditorium: सभागार
Source: Wiktionary, “A large room for public meetings or performances.; The space where the audience is located in a theater, etc.”
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Q15. A job or office with high salary or prestige but requiring little or no work.

वह पद जिसमें काम बहुत कम हो लेकिन वेतन या प्रतिष्ठा अधिक हो, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A sinecure offers financial profit without demanding real work. Example: His appointment as chairman was just a sinecure.
- Honorary: मानद
- Pensioner: पेंशनभोगी
- Sinecure: कार्यहीन पद
- Volunteer: स्वयंसेवक
Source: Wiktionary, “A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.; An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.”
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Q16. An extreme or irrational fear of water.

पानी से अत्यधिक या अनुचित डर को क्या कहते हैं?
Hydrophobia is an irrational fear of water. Example: Patients suffering from rabies often exhibit hydrophobia.
- Acrophobia: ऊँचाई का डर
- Hydrophobia: जलभय
- Pyrophobia: आग का डर
- Nyctophobia: अंधेरे का डर
Source: Wiktionary, “An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.; A morbid fear of water; aquaphobia.”
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Q17. A person who completely refrains from drinking alcoholic beverages.

जो व्यक्ति कभी भी शराब का सेवन नहीं करता, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A teetotaler never consumes alcohol. Example: As a strict teetotaler, he drank only fresh juice at the party.
- Vegetarian: शाकाहारी
- Abstainer: परहेज़गार
- Sober: संयमी
- Teetotaler: मद्यत्यागी
Source: Wiktionary, “A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.”
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Q18. That through which light cannot pass.

जिसके आर-पार प्रकाश न जा सके, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Opaque materials do not allow light to travel through them. Example: Wood and metal are opaque substances.
- Opaque: अपारदर्शी
- Translucent: पारभासी
- Luminous: प्रकाशमान
- Shady: छायादार
Source: Wiktionary, “Neither reflecting nor emitting light.; Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.”
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Q19. A belief or opinion contrary to official or accepted religious doctrine.

प्रचलित धार्मिक सिद्धांतों के विपरीत मत को क्या कहते हैं?
Heresy is a opinion against accepted dogma. Example: Galileo was condemned for heresy due to his scientific theory.
- Dissension: मतभेद
- Blasphemy: ईश्वरनिंदा
- Heresy: विधर्म
- Nonconformity: अस्वीकार्यता
Source: Wiktionary, “A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.; A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.”
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Q20. A person who can speak or write several languages.

जो व्यक्ति कई भाषाएं बोल या लिख सकता है, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A polyglot knows and uses many languages. Example: The diplomat is a polyglot who speaks six languages fluently.
- Linguist: भाषाविद
- Interpreter: दुभाषिया
- Polyglot: बहुभाषी
- Bilingual: द्विभाषी
Source: Wiktionary, “A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.; One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.”
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Q21. An extreme or irrational fear of high places.

ऊँचाई से अत्यधिक या अनुचित डर को क्या कहते हैं?
Acrophobia is an intense fear of heights. Example: Due to acrophobia, he avoided going near the balcony of the skyscraper.
- Acrophobia: ऊँचाई का डर
- Hydrophobia: पानी का डर
- Agoraphobia: खुले स्थान का डर
- Xenophobia: अजनबियों का डर
Source: Wiktionary, “phobia or strong fear of being high above ground level”
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Q22. A protected place reserved for animals or birds to live safely.

वन्यजीवों के सुरक्षित रहने के लिए बनाए गए स्थान को क्या कहते हैं?
A sanctuary provides a safe natural environment for wildlife. Example: Bharatpur is a famous bird sanctuary in Rajasthan.
- Refuge: शरणस्थल
- Sanctuary: अभयारण्य
- Asylum: आश्रय
- Reserve: आरक्षित क्षेत्र
Source: Wiktionary, “A place of safety, refuge, or protection.; An area set aside for protection.”
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Q23. A decision or opinion formed with the complete agreement of all members.

सभी सदस्यों की पूर्ण सहमति से लिया गया निर्णय क्या कहलाता है?
Unanimous means full agreement by everyone involved. Example: The jury reached a unanimous verdict of guilty.
- Unanimous: सर्वसम्मत
- Consensus: आम सहमति
- Universal: सार्वभौमिक
- Harmonious: सौहार्दपूर्ण
Source: Wiktionary, “Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.; Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.”
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Q24. That which cannot be conquered or defeated.

जिसे जीता या पराजित न किया जा सके, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Invincible means impossible to defeat. Example: The team appeared invincible after winning twenty matches.
- Indomitable: अदम्य
- Unbeatable: अपराजित
- Invulnerable: अभेद्य
- Invincible: अजेय
Source: Wiktionary, “Impossible to defeat, destroy, or kill; too powerful to be defeated or overcome.; Someone or something that cannot be defeated, destroyed, or killed.”
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Q25. A person who never makes mistakes and cannot fail.

वह व्यक्ति जो कभी कोई गलती नहीं करता, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Infallible means incapable of error. Example: No human being can claim to be completely infallible.
- Impeccable: त्रुटिहीन
- Flawless: निर्दोष
- Infallible: अचूक
- Perfectionist: पूर्णतावादी
Source: Wiktionary, “A person who, or an object or process that, is taken as being infallible.; Without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy.”
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Q26. Occurring, awarded, or published after the death of a person.

किसी व्यक्ति की मृत्यु के बाद मिलने वाले या होने वाले कार्य को क्या कहते हैं?
Posthumous refers to honours or works appearing after death. Example: The soldier was awarded a posthumous Param Vir Chakra.
- Posthumous: मरणोपरांत
- Belated: विलंबित
- Delayed: स्थगित
- Subsequent: उत्तरवर्ती
Source: Wiktionary, “After the death of someone.; Taking place after one's own death.”
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Q27. A person who has long experience in a specific field or career.

किसी विशेष क्षेत्र में लंबा अनुभव रखने वाले व्यक्ति को क्या कहते हैं?
A veteran has rich experience over many years. Example: The general was a veteran of two major war conflicts.
- Expert: विशेषज्ञ
- Veteran: अनुभवी
- Professional: पेशेवर
- Specialist: विशेषज्ञ
Source: Wiktionary, “A person with long experience of a particular activity.; A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.”
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Q28. A person who believes that all events are predetermined by fate.

जो व्यक्ति यह मानता है कि सभी घटनाएँ भाग्य द्वारा निर्धारित होती हैं, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A fatalist believes that outcome is driven by fate. Example: Being a fatalist, he accepted the loss as his destiny.
- Determinist: नियतिवादी
- Pessimist: निराशावादी
- Realist: यथार्थवादी
- Fatalist: भाग्यवादी
Source: Wiktionary, “One who maintains that all things happen by inevitable necessity; a person who believes in fatalism.”
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Q29. A person who believes in the existence of God.

जो ईश्वर के अस्तित्व में विश्वास रखता है, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
A theist believes in God or divine power. Example: She is a devout theist who prays daily.
- Agnostic: अज्ञेयवादी
- Theist: आस्तिक
- Monotheist: एकेश्वरवादी
- Devotee: भक्त
Source: Wiktionary, “One who believes in the existence of a god or gods.”
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Q30. One who possesses unlimited or absolute power.

जिसके पास असीमित या असीम शक्ति हो, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Omnipotent means having unlimited power. Example: Almighty God is considered omnipotent.
- Omnipresent: सर्वव्यापी
- Monarch: सम्राट
- Dictator: तानाशाह
- Omnipotent: सर्वशक्तिमान
Source: Wiktionary, “Having unlimited power, force or authority.; Describing a cell (especially a stem cell) that is capable of developing into any type of cell or forming any type of tissue (also called a totipotent cell).”