Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The peacock, which happens to be our national bird, is regarded a good omen. It is also considered to be vain because of its habit to draw attention to itself. Different religions see the peacock as a symbol in varied ways. In Christianity, it represents all -seeing God and is often used as a symbol of immortality. The Chinese believed that a glance from the bird could impregnate a woman. According to Hinduism, Saraswati – the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom – rides a peacock and when God Indra transformed himself into an animal, he chose to be a peacock. In Buddhism, the peacock symbolizes purity, and their feathers are used for purification ceremonies.

The Buddhists used the peacock feather in performing

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word as your answer.

Cumbersome

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Weather the storm

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The Children’s Series ______ recommended for young readers.

In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The Prime Minister was as good as his____.

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To hit the bull’s eye

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
MORTALITY

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Kiling of birds