Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2023 Paper I 

Exam Date 04/10/2023 

Exam Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Section : English Comprehension  

Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.  

Spontaneous  

1. Attractive  

2. Exhaustive  

3. Instinctive  

4. Acquisitive  

Ans : 3. Instinctive  

Q.2 Some words in the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.  

The rolling waves on the beach were so trainquil and soothing.  

1. beach  

2. trainquil  

3. soothing  

4. rolling  

Ans : 2. trainquil  

Q.3 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.  

Rani was extreme upset with her results this year.  

1. extreme upset  

2. this year  

3. with her results  

4. Rani was  

Ans : 1. extreme upset  

Q.4 Four words have been underlined in the given sentence of which one word has a spelling error. Identify the incorrectly spelt word.  

The tiger thrshed (A) against his chains (B) in the cage at the circus (C) but nobody paid him any heed (D).  

1. thrshed  

2. circus  

3. chains  

4. heed  

Ans : 1. thrshed  

Q.5 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.  

We’ve sent a very strong protest letter. That should make them sit up and take notice.  

1. Follow  

2. Attend  

3. Observe  

4. Consider  

Ans : 4. Consider  

Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  

Defunct  

1. Stoicism  

2. Extant  

3. Convoluted  

4. Redundant  

Ans : 2. Extant  

Q.7 You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better.  

The education system must evolve to keep pace with the rapid changes in the job market.  

1. Emanate  

2. Censor  

3. Demolish  

4. Conceal  

Ans : 1. Emanate  

Q.8 Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.  

The village Seoni is located 113 km away from the capital city of MP, Bhopal.  

1. adjacent from city capital of MP, Bhopal  

2. far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal  

3. near from the city capital of MP, Bhopal  

4. proximate from capital of MP, Bhopal  

Ans : 2. far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal  

Q.9 Select the sentence that has a spelling error.  

A- Keeping cities clean and free of germs is particularly essential for keeping their residents healthy.  

B- Our health depends not just on our nutrition and personal hygeine but also on how we clean our cities and surroundings.  

C- The spread of various diseases is intricately linked to the deteriorating state of public health condition.  

D- The good news is that waste management, to keep cities clean, is now getting attention through the Swachh Bharat Mission.  

1. The good news is that waste management, to keep cities clean, is now getting attention through the Swachh Bharat Mission.  

2. The spread of various diseases is intricately linked to the deteriorating state of public health condition.  

3. Keeping cities clean and free of germs is particularly essential for keeping their residents healthy.  

4. Our health depends not just on our nutrition and personal hygeine but also on how we clean our cities and surroundings.  

Ans : 4. Our health depends not just on our nutrition and personal hygeine but also on how we clean our cities and surroundings.  

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.  

The new professor is liked by his students for his amiable approach.  

1. simple  

2. strict  

3. academic  

4. friendly  

Ans : 4. friendly  

Q.11 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.  

Spoken or done without any previous thought or preparation  

1. Inaugural  

2. Maiden  

3. Extempore  

4. Initiative  

Ans : 3. Extempore  

Q.12 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.  

A place where coins are made  

1. Trough  

2. Post Office  

3. Grove  

4. Mint  

Ans : 4. Mint  

Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  

Vague  

1. Elegant  

2. Regal  

3. Definite  

4. Dwarf  

Ans : 3. Definite  

Q.14 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.  

Something of monstrous size or power  

1. Bulk  

2. Amazon  

3. Heavyweight  

4. Behemoth  

Ans : 4. Behemoth  

Q.15 Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.  

Our Director took a meeting and asked us to express our views on ___________ of the new HR policy.  

1. the bandwagon  

2. the pros and cons  

3. the hook  

4. the ups and downs  

Ans : 2. the pros and cons  

Q.16 Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  

He got a burst of energy and started digging again.  

1. took bull by the horns  

2. a fancy of someone  

3. second wind  

4. heart on the sleeve  

Ans : 3. second wind  

Q.17 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  

Brave  

1. Elegant  

2. Cordial  

3. Cowardly  

4. Courageous  

Ans : 3. Cowardly  

Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.  

Behold  

1. Look  

2. Burden  

3. Fortunate  

4. Predict  

Ans : 1. Look  

Q.19 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  

A gust of wind came abruptly and our sand castle toppled.  

1. tumbled down  

2. ran after  

3. turned up  

4. blew out  

Ans : 1. tumbled down  

Q.20 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.  

Luckily, I managed to get a room in the college hostel, and I move in there.  

1. and I move in there  

2. Luckily, I managed to get a room  

3. in the college hostel  

4. No error  

Ans : 1. and I move in there  

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