BCA Entrance Examination Model Question Set - 1

Group A: English

1. The danger of volcanoes ………….. not to be taken lightly.

A. must

B. might

C. has

D. have

Correct Answer: A. must
Explanation: "Must" indicates necessity, fitting the context of a serious warning about volcanoes.

2. Ramesh ……………. here for the last seven years.

A. worked

B. is working

C. has worked

D. works

Correct Answer: C. has worked
Explanation: The present perfect "has worked" indicates an action continuing from the past to the present.

3. Supply the correct tag for the following statement: Let us go, ………….

A. shall we?

B. will we?

C. do we?

D. don't we?

Correct Answer: A. shall we?
Explanation: "Let us" takes the question tag "shall we?" for suggestions or proposals.

4. Two ladies had …………. hand bags stolen at the Kathmandu Mall.

A. its

B. her

C. their

D. they

Correct Answer: C. their
Explanation: "Their" is the possessive pronoun for the plural subject "two ladies."

5. They are as lucky as ………….

A. we

B. our

C. ourselves

D. us

Correct Answer: A. we
Explanation: "As...as" comparisons use the subject pronoun "we" (e.g., as lucky as we are).

6. Sincere people abide …………. their promise.

A. by

B. of

C. at

D. on

Correct Answer: A. by
Explanation: The phrase "abide by" means to follow or adhere to, as in keeping a promise.

7. The new manager will ………… his position on August 30.

A. take off

B. take out

C. take over

D. take after

Correct Answer: C. take over
Explanation: "Take over" means to assume control or responsibility, fitting for a new manager.

8. Choose the correct alternative for underlined phrase in the given sentence: He got a Lion's share of the profits.

A. no share at all

B. greater share of a thing

C. very small part

D. little profit

Correct Answer: B. greater share of a thing
Explanation: "Lion's share" is an idiom meaning the largest or most significant portion.

9. There is someone in the room ………….. I certainly heard a great noise.

A. and

B. but

C. for

D. so

Correct Answer: C. for
Explanation: "For" indicates the reason, explaining why the speaker believes someone is in the room.

10. Neither of them ………… a problem.

A. anticipate

B. anticipates

C. have anticipated

D. are anticipating

Correct Answer: B. anticipates
Explanation: "Neither" is singular, so the singular verb "anticipates" is correct.

11. Choose the correct passive voice for the following sentence: We celebrate Democracy Day on Falgun seven.

A. Democracy Day is celebrated on Falgun seven by us.

B. Democracy Day was celebrated on Falgun seven by us.

C. Democracy Day has been celebrated on Falgun seven by us.

D. Democracy Day had been celebrated on Falgun seven by us.

Correct Answer: A. Democracy Day is celebrated on Falgun seven by us.
Explanation: The present simple passive "is celebrated" matches the original present tense "celebrate."

12. She is ………….. obedient student.

A. an

B. a

C. the

D. none of the above

Correct Answer: A. an
Explanation: "An" is used before vowel sounds, and "obedient" starts with a vowel sound.

13. Choose the correct answer from among the given options: I don't think I …………. be able to go.

A. will

B. should

C. can

D. could

Correct Answer: A. will
Explanation: "Will" expresses future possibility, fitting the context of the speaker's doubt about going.

14. Choose the correct single word for the group of words given below: That which cannot be divided.

A. indelible

B. indivisible

C. insoluble

D. indefensible

Correct Answer: B. indivisible
Explanation: "Indivisible" means something that cannot be divided, unlike indelible (permanent) or insoluble (not dissolvable).

15. Which of the following words is an abstract noun?

A. desk

B. fear

C. class

D. needle

Correct Answer: B. fear
Explanation: "Fear" is an abstract noun, representing an emotion, unlike concrete nouns like desk or needle.

16. Which of the following words does not have a suffix?

A. helpless

B. goodness

C. fearless

D. courage

Correct Answer: D. courage
Explanation: "Courage" lacks a suffix, while the others have suffixes (-less, -ness).

17. The opposite meaning of 'accepted' is:

A. liked

B. noted

C. provided

D. rejected

Correct Answer: D. rejected
Explanation: "Rejected" is the antonym of "accepted," meaning to refuse or not take.

18. Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'emulate'.

A. Imitate

B. Deny

C. Discuss

D. Reject

Correct Answer: A. Imitate
Explanation: "Emulate" means to imitate or copy, especially with admiration.

19. Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: Raman is a versatile boy.

A. bad

B. clumsy

C. gifted

D. lazy

Correct Answer: C. gifted
Explanation: "Versatile" means having many talents, similar to "gifted."

20. Select the correct antonym for 'segregation'.

A. appreciation

B. integration

C. cohesion

D. co-ordination

Correct Answer: B. integration
Explanation: "Segregation" means separation; its antonym "integration" means bringing together.

21. Fill in the gap with the correct word from among the given options: The price of consumer goods ………. increasing.

A. are

B. is

C. were

D. has been

Correct Answer: B. is
Explanation: "Price" is singular, so "is" is the correct singular verb for present continuous action.

22. Which of the following sentences is incorrect in terms of subject-verb agreement?

A. Each of the women owns her home.

B. All of the women own their own homes.

C. Here are two wrenches and a hammer.

D. Here is a hammer and two wrenches.

Correct Answer: D. Here is a hammer and two wrenches.
Explanation: The subject is plural ("a hammer and two wrenches"), so the verb should be "are," not "is."

23. Which of the following sentences has the correct use of comma (,)?

A. June 27, 2018, is a day I will never forget.

B. Some people who go to school, enjoy the social life.

C. He was late for dinner, we decided to eat without him.

D. We were glad to see him, because he had brought gifts.

Correct Answer: A. June 27, 2018, is a day I will never forget.
Explanation: Commas are correctly placed around the date in a sentence for clarity.

24. Choose the past participle of the verb "quit".

A. quited

B. quit

C. quitting

D. has quit

Correct Answer: B. quit
Explanation: The past participle of "quit" is "quit" (irregular verb: quit, quit, quit).

25. Choose the correct alternative from among the given options: We spent a ………… evening together.

A. quite

B. quit

C. quiet

D. quitter

Correct Answer: C. quiet
Explanation: "Quiet" means calm or peaceful, fitting the context of an evening.

26. Which of the following words needs capitalization?

A. winter

B. ocean

C. jewish

D. university

Correct Answer: C. jewish
Explanation: "Jewish," as a proper adjective for a religion, requires capitalization.

27. Choose the correct preposition from among the given options: He is occurred ……………. cheating.

A. for

B. of

C. on

D. in

Correct Answer: B. of
Explanation: The correct phrase is "accused of," not "occurred," but "of" fits the given options for cheating.

28. Select the correct alternative to fill in the gap in the following sentence: He is coming here ………….. six o'clock.

A. upon

B. on

C. at

D. to

Correct Answer: C. at
Explanation: "At" is used for specific times, like "six o'clock."

29. Select the correct meaning of the idiom: In the good book of

A. enjoying a pleasant moment

B. enjoying a favour of someone

C. possessing a good book for reading

D. purchasing a good book

Correct Answer: B. enjoying a favour of someone
Explanation: "In the good book of" means being in someone’s favor or good graces.

30. Fill in the gap in the following sentence from among the given options: I am ………… tired to go any further.

A. to

B. too

C. so

D. not

Correct Answer: B. too
Explanation: "Too" indicates excess, meaning excessively tired to continue.

31. Which is the correct indirect speech for the direct speech given below? Hari says, "I am very happy".

A. Hari says he is very happy.

B. Hari says he was very happy.

C. Hari said he is very happy.

D. Hari said he was very happy.

Correct Answer: A. Hari says he is very happy.
Explanation: The present tense "says" and "am" remain as "says" and "is" in indirect speech.

32. Select the interrogative sentence from the given options below.

A. Shall I see you tomorrow?

B. He has studied English for a long time.

C. They won't believe you.

D. It will be dark soon.

Correct Answer: A. Shall I see you tomorrow?
Explanation: An interrogative sentence asks a question, as in option A.

33. Put the correct verb form in the gap below: I ………….. told you earlier if I had known.

A. would

B. would have

C. had

D. should

Correct Answer: B. would have
Explanation: The third conditional "would have told" is used for hypothetical past situations.

34. Choose the right pronoun from the given alternatives in the following sentence: If everybody does ………….. part, the game should go smoothly.

A. his

B. her

C. his or her

D. their

Correct Answer: C. his or her
Explanation: "Everybody" is singular and gender-neutral, so "his or her" is appropriate.

35. Which of the following word is an adverb?

A. good

B. bad

C. well

D. melt

Correct Answer: C. well
Explanation: "Well" is an adverb modifying a verb, unlike "good" or "bad" (adjectives).

36. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word 'obliterate' used in the passage?

A. Wipe out

B. Wipe off

C. Very Literate

D. Remove

Correct Answer: A. Wipe out
Explanation: "Obliterate" means to completely destroy or erase, synonymous with "wipe out."

37. Which of the following is true regarding the reasons for progress in genetic engineering?

A. Poor countries need genetic information.

B. It has become popular subject.

C. Economically and scientifically advanced countries can provide infrastructure for such research.

D. Human beings are interrelated in hereditary.

Correct Answer: C. Economically and scientifically advanced countries can provide infrastructure for such research.
Explanation: Progress in genetic engineering is driven by advanced infrastructure in countries like the USA, UK, and Japan.

38. According to the passage the question of abortion is:

A. hotly debated

B. ignored

C. unanswered

D. undecided

Correct Answer: A. hotly debated
Explanation: The passage states that abortion is "hotly debated on ethical lines."

39. Which of the following is not true about genetic engineering?

A. Acquired ability to detect disorder in unborn babies.

B. Possibility of abuse.

C. Increased tendency to manipulate gene cells.

D. Acquired ability to manipulate tissue cells.

Correct Answer: C. Increased tendency to manipulate gene cells.
Explanation: The passage mentions manipulating tissue cells, not gene cells, as an acquired ability.

40. According to the author of the passage, the present state of knowledge about heredity has made geneticists:

A. reckless

B. optimistic

C. introspective

D. arrogant

Correct Answer: B. optimistic
Explanation: The passage states geneticists are optimistic about future successes in genetic engineering.

Group B: General Knowledge

41. When did the new constitution of Nepal "Nepal Ko Sambidhan" was released?

A. 2072 Ashoj 4

B. 2072 Ashoj 3

C. 2072 Ashoj 2

D. 2072 Ashoj 1

Correct Answer: B. 2072 Ashoj 3
Explanation: Nepal’s constitution was promulgated on Ashoj 3, 2072 (September 20, 2015).

42. Who is known as "Father of Computer"?

A. Charles Babbage

B. Bill Gates

C. Mark Zuckerberg

D. John V Neumann

Correct Answer: A. Charles Babbage
Explanation: Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, considered the first computer concept.

43. Which one of the following discipline is not awarded by Nobel Prize?

A. Literature

B. Economics

C. Physics

D. Computer Science

Correct Answer: D. Computer Science
Explanation: Nobel Prizes are awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics, but not Computer Science.

44. Which one of the following belongs to SSD?

A. RAM

B. ROM

C. Cache Memory

D. Mass Storage

Correct Answer: D. Mass Storage
Explanation: SSD (Solid State Drive) is a type of mass storage, unlike RAM, ROM, or cache memory.

45. Who won the FIFA World Cup 2018 held in Russia?

A. England

B. Croatia

C. France

D. Germany

Correct Answer: C. France
Explanation: France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia in the final.

46. Which one of the following is not an output device?

A. OCR

B. Plotter

C. Monitor

D. Printer

Correct Answer: A. OCR
Explanation: OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is an input device, unlike monitors, printers, or plotters (output devices).

47. What is the scientific name of human?

A. Rana Tigrina

B. Homosepian

C. Felis Catus

D. Rattus

Correct Answer: B. Homo sapiens
Explanation: The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens, not "Homosepian" (a typo in the option).

48. Which one of the following is the deepest river of Nepal?

A. Karnali

B. Koshi

C. Mahakali

D. Gandaki

Correct Answer: A. Karnali
Explanation: The Karnali River is considered the deepest river in Nepal due to its steep gorges.

49. Who was the first prime minister of Nepal?

A. Janga Bahadur Rana

B. Matrika Prasad Koirala

C. Bhimsen Thapa

D. Mathabar Sing Thapa

Correct Answer: C. Bhimsen Thapa
Explanation: Bhimsen Thapa was Nepal’s first officially recognized Prime Minister (1806–1837).

50. Who is the writer of the Nepal novel "Basain"?

A. Lil Bahadur Kshetri

B. Ramlal Joshi

C. Gopal Prasad Rimal

D. Lokendra Bahadur Chand

Correct Answer: A. Lil Bahadur Kshetri
Explanation: Lil Bahadur Chhetri (not Kshetri) wrote the Nepali novel "Basain."