#1

You may dislike having to depend upon him, but it will be sometime before you can dispense ____ his help altogether.

(a) with

(b) in

(c) to

(d) from

Explanation: The phrasal verb "dispense with" means to do without something.

The upper classes may be dispossessed ____ their special powers and privileges by a slow process of evolution.
(a) from (b) of (c) with (d) in

#2

The upper classes may be dispossessed ____ their special powers and privileges by a slow process of evolution.

(a) from

(b) of

(c) with

(d) in

Explanation: The verb "dispossess" is followed by the preposition "of," meaning to deprive someone of something they own.

The main cylinder will have to be drained ____ before I can change the fittings.
(a) from (b) with (c) off (d) in

#3

If it is very urgent, I may be able to got hold ____ the doctor for you during the lunch hour.

(a) of

(b) in

(c) off

(d) from

Explanation: The phrasal verb "get hold of" means to find or contact someone.

It was amazing that preparations for the landing were not got wind ____ by the enemy.
(a) in (b) from (c) of (d) into

#4

All papers must be given ____ before 12:30 p.m. Candidates failing to observe this rule may be disqualified.

(a) in

(b) on

(c) to

(d) with

Explanation: The phrasal verb "give in" means to submit or hand something over.

Give ____ shoving! You will have me off this chair in a minute.
(a) to (b) upon (c) in (d) over

#5

May we proceed ____ the election of the committee.

(a) in

(b) from

(c) for

(d) to

Explanation: The verb "proceed" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to begin a course of action.

A clause in the agreement provides ____ arbitration of all disputes by an independent.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to

#6

A man may not stand ____ and watch another destroy himself.

(a) with

(b) about

(c) by

(d) off

Explanation: The phrasal verb "stand by" means to remain loyal to or support someone. In this context, it means to watch something happen without intervening.

What your second initial stand ____?
(a) for (b) in (c) with (d) by

#7

A place where meals or refreshments may be had.

(a) Renegade

(b) Restaurant

(c) Savant

(d) Cafeteria

Explanation: A Restaurant is a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises. A Renegade deserts a party. A Savant is a learned man. A Cafeteria is a type of restaurant, usually self-service.

#8

Which international day is observed on 3 May each year?

(a) Earth Day

(b) Press Freedom Day

(c) Labour Day

(d) Environment Day

Explanation: World Press Freedom Day, recognized by the UN, is observed on May 3. It highlights the importance of free and independent media in a democratic society. Earth Day (22 April) and Environment Day (5 June) are separate observances.

#9

Which religion’s sacred text includes the Ramayana?

(a) a) Buddhism

(b) b) Hinduism

(c) c) Jainism

(d) d) Sikhism

Explanation: The Ramayana is a sacred Hindu epic, narrating the life of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu. It serves as a moral and spiritual guide in Hinduism, emphasizing duty and righteousness.

#10

The famous Mayan step-pyramid El Castillo is the centerpiece of which ancient Mexican city?

(a) Teotihuacan

(b) Palenque

(c) Tulum

(d) Chichen Itza

Explanation: El Castillo ('The Castle'), officially the Temple of Kukulcán, is the central pyramid at the Maya site of Chichen Itza in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. It is renowned for its architectural alignment with the sun during the spring and autumn equinoxes.

#11

Which New Seven Wonder is the Mayan step-pyramid known as El Castillo, located in the Yucatán Peninsula?

(a) Tikal

(b) Uxmal

(c) Chichen Itza

(d) Palenque

Explanation: Chichen Itza is a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Its main structure, the Temple of Kukulcán (El Castillo), is a New Seven Wonder.

#12

Which New Seven Wonder, a complex of structures, served as a center for the Maya civilization until the Spanish conquest?

(a) Teotihuacan

(b) Chichen Itza

(c) Tenochtitlan

(d) Tulum

Explanation: Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities and likely one of the great mythical cities, thriving until the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.

#13

What is the approximate current population of the world (as of late 2023/early 2024)?

(a) 7.5 Billion

(b) 8.1 Billion

(c) 9.0 Billion

(d) 7.9 Billion

Explanation: The world population reached $8$ billion in late 2022, and is estimated to be approximately $8.1$ billion as of early 2024.

#14

Approximately what is the current world population (as of 2024)?

(a) 7.5 billion

(b) 8.2 billion

(c) 9.0 billion

(d) 7.0 billion

Explanation: The global population reached approximately **8.2 billion** people in 2024, continuing its growth trajectory, although the annual growth rate has slowed down over the past decades. The 7 billion mark was crossed around 2011.

#15

As of recent estimates (2024), which country has the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by nominal value?

(a) China

(b) Germany

(c) United States

(d) Japan

Explanation: The **United States** maintains its position as the world's largest economy by nominal GDP (approximately $25.43 trillion as of 2024 estimates), followed by China in second place. GDP is the total monetary value of all finished goods and services made within a country during a specific period.

#16

The global average life expectancy at birth is approximately what number (as of 2024)?

(a) 68 years

(b) 73 years

(c) 78 years

(d) 81 years

Explanation: The worldwide average life expectancy at birth for the total population stands at approximately **73 years** (with some variations by source and exact year, often quoted as 73.3 years in 2024). This figure is significantly higher than a century ago, reflecting advances in global health.

#17

Which country transitioned from being the world's most populous to the second most populous nation in 2023-2024?

(a) Indonesia

(b) China

(c) United States

(d) Brazil

Explanation: **China** was surpassed by India in 2023/2024 to become the world's second most populous nation. This shift is primarily due to China's decades of low fertility rates and India's continued population growth.

#18

According to the IMF’s 2024 forecast, what is the approximate global headline inflation rate expected to be for the year?

(a) 2.5%

(b) 5.9%

(c) 8.1%

(d) 3.2%

Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected in its late-2024 outlook that global headline inflation is forecast to decline steadily to approximately $5.9\%$ in 2024, down from higher rates in 2023, reflecting global monetary policy tightening.

#19

Approximately what percentage of the world's population is estimated to be using the Internet in 2024?

(a) 55%

(b) 68%

(c) 75%

(d) 85%

Explanation: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) estimated that approximately $5.5$ billion people, or about $68\%$ of the world's population, are using the Internet in 2024. This highlights the growing, though still uneven, global connectivity.

#20

Which country is the world's largest total consumer of electricity (in Terawatt-hours, TWh) as of recent 2024 data?

(a) United States

(b) India

(c) China

(d) Germany

Explanation: China is the largest consumer of electricity globally by a wide margin, with its consumption (over $10,000$ TWh in 2024 forecasts) driven by its massive manufacturing sector and large population. It accounts for roughly one-third of global electricity use.

May 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions