1. The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen
a) elevated
b) rewarded
c) punished
d) reprimanded
Explanation:pulled up: to stop, often for a short time.
2. He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
a) returned my kindness
b) did an act of kindness
c) improved my prospects
d) became suddenly good
Explanation: did me a good turn: to do something that helps, aids, or benefits another person.
3.He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
a) giving bribes to get his work done
b) seeking advice from one and all
c) helping those who help him
d) making the best use of a favourable situation
Explanation:making hay while the sun shines: to make good use of an opportunity while it lasts.
4. His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
a) Careful
b) Considerate
c) Polite
d) Upright
Explanation: fair and square: honestly and straightforwardly.
5. It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
a) already late
b) appropriate time
c) desired occasion
d) auspicious moment
Explanation:high time: past the time when something should have happened.
6. He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.
a) as usual
b) as he wanted
c) as he want was
d) as he wanted that day
Explanation: as was his wont: accustomed; usual.
7. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?
a) To give offence to them
b) To follow them grudgingly
c) To treat them indifferently
d) To be kicked by them
Explanation: tread on the toes: say or do something that upsets or annoys a person, especially by involving in matters that are not your responsibility.
8. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.
a) To establish himself
b) To migrate
c) To join
d) To settle
Explanation:setting up: the establishment or creation of something.
9. The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye
a) Not a worthy possession
b) unnecessary
c) A costly items
d) A possession of high value
Explanation: worth a jew's eye: very valuable.
10. The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.
a) a personal view
b) a general view
c) a biased view
d) a detailed presentation
Explanation: bird's eye view: an overall look at something.