CIL (Coal India Limited) General English — Previous Year Questions
60 General English questions asked in past CIL (Coal India Limited) papers, split into 6 timed practice sets — every question with its answer and explanation.
60
Questions
6
Practice sets
FREE
Access
About CIL (Coal India Limited) General English previous year questions
This page collects every General English question that has appeared in past CIL (Coal India Limited) papers on AajExam — 60 questions in total, organised into 6 short, timed practice sets. Each question is shown with its four options, the correct answer, and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can use the page either as a self-test or as a revision reference.
Why previous year questions are the highest-value General English preparation you can do for CIL (Coal India Limited): recruitment boards reuse a stable pool of concepts across cycles. The wording changes, the underlying idea rarely does. Working through a few hundred genuine past General English questions teaches you which sub-topics the paper actually rewards, how the examiner likes to frame distractors, and roughly how long each question type should take — none of which a syllabus document can tell you.
How to use this page: attempt questions in blocks of ten without looking at the answers, then review every question you got wrong or guessed. Read the explanation for the concept, not just the answer letter. When a concept keeps catching you out, open the related topic page linked below and drill that single area before returning here. Repeat across the full bank, and track how your accuracy on the second pass compares with your first — a 15-20% improvement is normal and is the clearest sign your preparation is working.
What is in this bank: the questions are transcribed from actual CIL (Coal India Limited) question papers, kept in the original order and wording, with solutions written by subject specialists. Sets are free to attempt, work on mobile, and need no login to read. If you would rather practise a complete paper end to end under exam conditions, the full CIL (Coal India Limited) previous-year papers are linked below as well.
General English PYQs asked in CIL (Coal India Limited)
A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 60. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.
Q1.Four groups of numbers are given out of which the numbers in three groups bear a certain common relationship. Choose the group in which the numbers are differently related. Ans A. 18 - 81 22 - 121 38 - 361 28 - 195 Question ID : 59445917545 Status : Answered Chosen Option : 4 Section : General English
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
Show answer
Answer: B. Option 2
Q2.Complete the sentence with the appropriate word. It is claimed that in the telecom industry will bring the charges down for people.
- A.decrease
- B.competition
- C.finance
- D.increase
Show answer
Answer: D. increase
Q3.Choose the word that roughly means the same as the word highlighted in the sentence. Students who prepare for their board exams shouldn’t neglect the languages.
- A.abandon
- B.decline
- C.fail
- D.ignore
Show answer
Answer: D. ignore
Q4.Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence. I want to tell you what happened you will understand it better.
- A.although
- B.so that
- C.because
- D.but
Show answer
Answer: B. so that
Q5.Choose the correct structure to complete the sentence. _ on his own, they would have been forced to dismiss him from service.
- A.He had resigned
- B.He had not resigned
- C.Unless he had not resigned
- D.Had he not resigned
Show answer
Answer: D. Had he not resigned
Q6.Choose the correct meaning of the expression highlighted in the sentence. The amended law is a watered down version of the earlier law.
- A.submerged in water
- B.difficult to implement
- C.stronger
- D.weaker or diluted
Show answer
Answer: D. weaker or diluted
Q7.Choose the correct spelling from the options given.
- A.acommodate
- B.accomodete
- C.accomadate
- D.accommodate
Show answer
Answer: D. accommodate
Q8.Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence. It is difficult to find any indication of humility in that person.
- A.submission
- B.compassion
- C.concern
- D.pride
Show answer
Answer: C. concern
Q9.Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error. India and Sri Lanka/ have/ many large number of/ educated workers than Brazil.
- A.India and Sri Lanka
- B.have
- C.many large number of
- D.educated workers than Brazil
Show answer
Answer: A. India and Sri Lanka
Q10.Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error. The coin collector was willing to pay/ a huge sum for the rare coin/ because it was/ one kind.
- A.because it was
- B.coin collector was willing to pay
- C.one kind
- D.a huge sum for the rare coin
Show answer
Answer: A. because it was
Q11.Choose the word that roughly means the same as the word highlighted in the sentence. The excavation yielded priceless treasures from the earliest civilization.
- A.prized
- B.cheap
- C.memorable
- D.valuable
Show answer
Answer: A. prized
Q12.Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence. If you are selected, you must comply with the following conditions.
- A.proceeding
- B.succeeding
- C.receding
- D.preceding
Show answer
Answer: D. preceding
Q13.Choose the word that best replaces the words highlighted in the sentence. Rahim has the power to see what would or might happen in the future.
- A.prediction
- B.imagination
- C.foresight
- D.astrology
Show answer
Answer: B. imagination
Q14.Put the jumbled words in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. can / walk / every / take / day / a / if / try / you / should / to / you
- A.If you can, you should try to take a walk every day.
- B.If you should, you can try every day to take a walk.
- C.If you can try to, you should take a walk every day.
- D.If you should take a walk every day, you can try to.
Show answer
Answer: A. If you can, you should try to take a walk every day.
Q15.Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank. Mohan Lal asleep while watching TV last night.
- A.falls
- B.fell
- C.has fallen
- D.had fallen
Show answer
Answer: C. has fallen
Q16.Complete the sentence with the appropriate word. Tarun’s father bought him a motorbike but him to ride it safely.
- A.helped
- B.taught
- C.pleased
- D.cautioned
Show answer
Answer: A. helped
Q17.Choose the correct meaning of the expression highlighted in the sentence. An unknown politician tried to whip up the crowd through his speech.
- A.beat up
- B.drive away
- C.scolded
- D.stir emotionally
Show answer
Answer: A. beat up
Q18.Choose the correct order of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph.
- A.Movies depict cruelty and violence as heroic rather than vicious. Every day we read and hear about the crimes committed by younger people. The result is that juvenile crime has become a major problem in our country. In addition, many parents often avoid their responsibilities or are unable to exercise them.
- B.The result is that juvenile crime has become a major problem in our country. In addition, many parents often avoid their responsibilities or are unable to exercise them. Movies depict cruelty and violence as heroic rather than vicious. Every day we read and hear about the crimes committed by younger people.
- C.In addition, many parents often avoid their responsibilities or are unable to exercise them. Movies depict cruelty and violence as heroic rather than vicious. Every day we read and hear about the crimes committed by younger people. The result is that juvenile crime has become a major problem in our country.
- D.Every day we read and hear about the crimes committed by younger people. Movies depict cruelty and violence as heroic rather than vicious. In addition, many parents often avoid their responsibilities or are unable to exercise them. The result is that juvenile crime has become a major problem in our country.
Show answer
Answer: D. Every day we read and hear about the crimes committed by younger people. Movies depict cruelty and violence as heroic rather than vicious. In addition, many parents often avoid their responsibilities or are unable to exercise them. The result is that juvenile crime has become a major problem in our country.
Q19.Choose the word that best replaces the words highlighted in the sentence. Our teacher has the art of explaining something clearly.
- A.description
- B.narration
- C.exposition
- D.argumentation
Show answer
Answer: C. exposition
Q20.
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Show answer
Answer: C.
Q21.In an exam, Hiral scored more marks than Jaya. Kiara has less marks than Zubin. Latika has as much marks as Jaya. John has more marks than Hiral. What conclusion can definitely be drawn from the above statements?
- A.Zubin has more marks than John.
- B.Jaya has lesser marks than Kiara.
- C.Kiara has more marks than Latika.
- D.Latika has lesser marks than Hiral
Show answer
Answer: B. Jaya has lesser marks than Kiara.
Q22.Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence. The supervisor was asked to slacken the pace of work as there was no immediate hurry.
- A.monitor
- B.accelerate
- C.supervise
- D.control
Show answer
Answer: D. control
Q23.Choose the correct structure to complete the sentence. The government helps the poor by providing them loans at rates of interest.
- A.very less
- B.mainly lesser
- C.mostly less
- D.very low
Show answer
Answer: C. mostly less
Q24.Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blanks. the eve the Prime Minister’s visit, there was tight security the airport and en route the venue.
- A.At; of; in; along
- B.By; of; at; in
- C.On; of; at; to
- D.In; of; in; to
Show answer
Answer: B. By; of; at; in
Q25.Choose the correct phrase or expression to complete the sentence. My former colleague is now because he has no job and he has to support his family.
- A.in a spot
- B.in charge
- C.in check
- D.in favour
Show answer
Answer: C. in check
Q26.Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blanks. The advantage investing post office schemes is that we get exemption tax.
- A.of; by; in
- B.in; among; by
- C.in; by; in
- D.of; in; from
Show answer
Answer: C. in; by; in
Q27.Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence. Rohit’s analysis of the poem is profound.
- A.superficial
- B.exacting
- C.good
- D.mysterious
Show answer
Answer: B. exacting
Q28.Choose the word that roughly means the same as the word highlighted in the sentence. The police said that the exam paper was stolen, copied and sold for a high price.
- A.repeated
- B.initiated
- C.imitated
- D.reproduced
Show answer
Answer: A. repeated
Q29.Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error. According to the finance ministry, / every senior citizens / will benefit a lot / from the new scheme.
- A.every senior citizens
- B.will benefit a lot
- C.from the new scheme
- D.According to the finance ministry,
Show answer
Answer: D. According to the finance ministry,
Q30.Complete the sentence with the appropriate word. Students should pay to the explanations given by the teachers in the classroom.
- A.attention
- B.concentration
- C.notice
- D.focus
Show answer
Answer: A. attention
Keep going
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CIL (Coal India Limited) General English previous year questions are available?
60 General English questions from past CIL (Coal India Limited) papers are available on AajExam, split into 6 practice sets. New questions are added as fresh papers are released.
Are the answers and explanations free?
Yes. Every question on this page shows its correct answer and explanation free of charge, and you do not need an account to read them. A free account only adds attempt tracking and performance analytics.
Do CIL (Coal India Limited) repeat questions from previous years?
Exact repeats do occur, but the more reliable pattern is conceptual: the same General English sub-topics reappear cycle after cycle with reworded questions. That is why working through past questions raises your score more reliably than reading theory alone.
How should I use these questions in my CIL (Coal India Limited) preparation?
Attempt a set of ten cold, review every wrong and guessed question with its explanation, then drill the weak sub-topic on its topic page before moving on. Revisit the same set after a few days — your second-attempt accuracy is the honest measure of whether the concept stuck.
CIL (Coal India Limited) General English practice sets
Each set is a timed 10-question drill drawn from the same question bank.
- CIL (Coal India Limited) - General English PYQ Quiz 1
- CIL (Coal India Limited) - General English PYQ Quiz 2
- CIL (Coal India Limited) - General English PYQ Quiz 3
- CIL (Coal India Limited) - General English PYQ Quiz 4
- CIL (Coal India Limited) - General English PYQ Quiz 5
- CIL (Coal India Limited) - General English PYQ Quiz 6