#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 term for a volcano that has not erupted recently but may do so in the future?

(a) Dormant

(b) Active

(c) Fumarole

(d) Extinct

Explanation: A dormant volcano has not erupted in recent history but retains the potential for future activity, distinguishing it from active or extinct volcanoes.

#14

What is the ancient Mayan city in Mexico known for its El Castillo pyramid?

(a) Chichén Itzá

(b) Tulum

(c) Palenque

(d) Uxmal

Explanation: **Chichén Itzá**, located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, is a New Seven Wonder famous for its prominent structure, the **Temple of Kukulkan**, commonly known as **El Castillo**. This ancient city was a major hub of Mayan civilization and features other important ruins like the Great Ball Court.

#15

Who established the Umayyad Dynasty?

(a) Marwan I

(b) Yazid I

(c) Ameer Muawiya (R.A)

(d) Walid I

Explanation: Ameer Muawiya (R.A) founded the Umayyad Dynasty in 661 CE after the end of the Rashidun Caliphate, moving the capital to Damascus.

#16

The 'Mayflower Compact' (1620) was an early example of:

(a) A declaration of war

(b) Self-government in the English colonies

(c) A trade agreement with Native Americans

(d) A constitution for Canada

Explanation: Signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, it established a crude government based on majority rule for the Plymouth Colony.

#17

The 'May Fourth Movement' (1919) in China was a protest against:

(a) The Qing Dynasty

(b) The Treaty of Versailles

(c) Communist Rule

(d) The Cultural Revolution

Explanation: Students gathered in Beijing to protest the Treaty of Versailles, which transferred German concessions in Shandong to Japan instead of returning them to China.

#18

Mayotte is an overseas department of France claimed by:

(a) Madagascar

(b) Comoros

(c) Seychelles

(d) Mauritius

Explanation: Comoros claims Mayotte as one of its islands, but Mayotte voted to remain French in referendums.

#19

Who founded the Umayyad Dynasty?