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Direction (1-5): In a passage given below there are seven blanks. Every blank has five alternative words given in options (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). You have to tell which pair of word will best suit to the respective blank.
The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, has again _(1)_ an ill-advised demand for dual citizenship to Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka. This refuses to leave public discourse despite the constitutional and legal position being clearly against the grant of dual citizenship per se. As on date, no Indian citizen _(2)_ the citizenship of any other country. Even when the Centre amended the Citizenship Act in 2003 to introduce the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) scheme for sections of the Indian diaspora, all it _(3)_ was a limited version of ‘dual citizenship’ which came without political rights and with a bar on purchase of agricultural land. It would defy logic, then, to seek dual citizenship for those who are not Indian nationals. The Centre has consistently _(4)_ voluntary repatriation of refugees to Sri Lanka. Given the possible effect on the demographic mix there, New Delhi, quite rightly, is not in a mood to _(5)_ Indian citizenship on them. Although the Central and State governments do a lot to make the refugees’ stay comfortable, most of them are _(6)_ as illegal migrants, as they arrived with no valid travel documents. In the run-up to the 2016 Assembly elections, the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, flagged the issue of dual citizenship. Since then, representations have been made regularly to the Centre. Governor BanwarilalPurohit too referred to the demand in his Assembly address last month. Early this month, the government told the RajyaSabha that neither the Constitution nor the CAA _(7)_ dual citizenship. This ought to put an end to the debate, which will otherwise create false expectations among the refugees.
A.Triggered/activated
B.Started/knocked out
C.Caused/happened
D.Generated/produced
E.None of these
2) 2. ?
A.Grasp/carry
B.Occupies/clasps
C.Holds/keeps
D.Clinchs/influence
E.None of these
3) 3. ?
A.Equipped/furnished
B.Provided/gave
C.Issued/presented
D.Supplied/offered
E.None of these
4) 4. ?
A.Benefitted/recommended
B.Obliged/accommodated
C.Assisted/benefitted
D.Favoured/advocated
E.None of these
5) 5. ?
A.Confer/grant
B.Consult/provide
C.Discuss/exchange
D.Benefit/right
E.None of these
Direction (6-10): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately.
The Polio Campaign is an excellent example to (1) that if there is a will, there is a way. Earlier, India topped the chart of patients suffering from polio. But, because of strong determination, hard work and an (2) campaign, polio was eradicated from the country within a short span of time. A disease which was once an (3) and took lives of several children, got wiped out from India. This was due to the spirit of the campaign. Sadly, after achieving the desired goals, the campaign is being ignored, it seems. Earlier famous actor Amitabh Bachan was rigorously involved in electronic media who urged people to get the polio vaccinations done. Awareness was spread through print and other sources of media. Now, there are no such advertisements. In fact today people hardly get to know about the dates of polio vaccination, because of which their children miss the (4) medicines.Therefore, both the State and Central Governments should ensure the appropriate and obligatory working of this campaign, as we all know that polio is a contagious disease. It can come back if not (5) properly and India will fall back from where it is now.
6) 1. ?
A.shows
B.prove
C.claim
D.deliver
E.convey
7) 2. ?
A.epic
B.effluent
C.efficient
D.fertile
E.futuristic
8) 3. ?
A.epidemic
B.emergency
C.contagious
D.contaminated
E.spreading
9) 4. ?
A.important
B.vital
C.needed
D.essential
E.typical
10) 5. ?
A.solving
B.hindered
C.tackled
D.created
E.cleared
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1) Answer: A
The meaning of “Triggered is “cause (a device) to function” hence both “Triggered/activated” are correct.
Other options “Started/knocked out”, “Caused/happened”, and
generated/produced” does not fit in the blank as these pairs do not constitute the exact grammatical sense with the context of the passage
2) Answer: C
The meaning of “Holds is “an act or manner of grasping something” hence both “Holds/keeps” are correct.
Other options “Grasp/carry”, “Occupies/clasps”, and
“Clinches/influence” does not fit in the blank as these pairs do not constitute the exact grammatical sense with the context of the passage
3) Answer: B
The meaning of “Provided is “make available for use” hence both “Provided/gave” are correct.
Other options “Equipped/furnished”, “Issued/presented”, and
“Supplied/offered” does not fit in the blank as these pairs do not constitute the exact grammatical sense with the context of the passage
4) Answer: D
The meaning of “Favoured is “give unfairly preferential treatment to” hence both “Favoured/advocated” are correct.
Other options “Benefitted/recommended”, “Obliged/accommodated”, and
“Assisted/benefitted” does not fit in the blank as these pairs do not constitute the exact grammatical sense with the context of the passage
5) Answer: A
The meaning of “Confer is “grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right)” hence both “Confer/grant” are correct.
Other options “Consult/provide”, “Discuss/exchange”, and
“Benefit/right” does not fit in the blank as these pairs do not constitute the exact grammatical sense with the context of the passage.
6) Answer: B
Prove –To show the existence or truth of by evidence
Other words- shows, claim , deliver , convey – does not fit in the blank and do not make sense grammatically and contextually.
7) Answer: C
Efficient-Able to produce results, or cause effects
Effluent – liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Fertile- producing many new and inventive ideas.
Futuristic – having or involving very modern technology or design.
Epic- an exceptionally long and arduous task or activity.
Other words- Effluent ,Fertile , Futuristic , epic – does not fit in the blank and do not make sense grammatically and contextually.
8) Answer: A
epidemic-Showing no signs of being under control; Relating to or tending to cause infectious diseases
emergency – a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Contagious – (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact.
Contaminated – having been made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Spreading – open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
Other words- emergency, contagious ,contaminated , spreading – does not fit in the blank and do not make sense grammatically and contextually.
9) Answer: D
essential-Necessary or very important
Other words- important, vital , needed, typical – does not fit in the blank and do not make sense grammatically and contextually.
10) Answer: C
tackled- agreed to, solved
Other words- solving, hindered, created, cleared – does not fit in the blank and do not make sense grammatically and contextually.
Direction (11-15): In the passage given below some of the sentences are given with blanks. You have to identify appropriate words from the options which give complete meaning to the sentences and the paragraph as a whole.
India’s GST regime could not have hoped for a better start to its fifth year. Revenues from the tax hit an all-time high of Rs.1, 41,384 crore in April, _____ (a) ______the previous month’s record of about Rs. 1.24 lakh crore. After a _______ (b) _____period for the economy following last year’s national lockdown, GST revenues hit Rs. 1.05 lakh crore in October and have shown a steady uptick since then, in _______(c) _______with hopes of a sustained recovery. April’s numbers, which are essentially driven by the transactions in March, were _______ (d) _________by heightened economic activity, no doubt. The spectre of rising COVID19 cases and the fear of an_____ (e) _______lockdown could also have driven people to make advance purchases in anticipation. Moreover, firms in the process of closing annual accounts may have remitted higher GST based on audit advice, while a gradual tightening of the compliance regime, and proactive co-ordinated probes against taxpayers using fake bills to evade liabilities, have played no small part. In April 2020, GST collections had dipped to a mere Rs. 32,172 crore after all activity ground to a halt at four hours’ notice in late March. Economic activity may not yet be as badly affected amidst the pandemic’s second wave. So far, going by the restrictions imposed in several States, supply chain disruptions are not expected to be as challenging. However, weakening demand will trigger a _____ (f) _____of production and investment plans, some of which has begun to kick in.
11) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (a)?
A.Conventional
B.Laggard
C.Gearing
D.Surpassing
E.None of the above
12) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (b)?
A.Rapturous
B.Blithesome
C.Disastrous
D.Rendered
E.None of the above
13) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (c)?
A.solely
B.tandem
C.supreme
D.tarnish
E.None of the above
14) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (d)?
A.Bolstered
B.Obstructed
C.Stifle
D.Enervated
E.None of the above
15) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (e)?
A.preceding
B.receding
C.releasing
D.impending
E.None of the above
Direction (16-20): In the passage given below some of the sentences have been given with a blank. You have to identify the appropriate word from the options which gives complete meaning to the sentence.
U.S. President Joe Biden has fulfilled a long pending American promise by recognising the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Turks in 1915-16 as “an act of genocide”, but the move has clearly ___ (a) _____Turkey, a NATO ally. In 2019, both Houses of the U.S. Congress passed resolutions calling the slaughter by its true name, but former President Donald Trump, like his predecessors, stopped short of a formal recognition of the_______ (b) ________, mainly because of Turkish opposition. Ankara has challenged the “scholarly and legal” basis of Mr. Biden’s announcement and warned that it will “open a deep wound”. Up to 1.5 million Armenians were estimated to have been killed during the course of the First World War by the Ottoman Turks. When the Ottoman Empire suffered a ____(c) ______defeat in the Caucasus in 1915 at the hands of the Russians, the Turks blamed the Armenians living on the fringes of the _____ (d) _______empire for the setback. Accusing them of treachery, the Ottoman government ____ (e) ______militias on Armenian villages. Armenian soldiers, public intellectuals and writers were executed and hundreds of thousands of Armenians, including children, were forcibly moved from their houses in eastern Anatolia to the Syrian desert. Many died during this ___ (f) ____and many others, after reaching the concentration camps in the deserts. Turkey has acknowledged that atrocities were committed against Armenians, but is opposed to calling it a genocide, which it considers as an attempt to insult the Turks.
16) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (a)?
A.Infuriated
B.Amused
C.Euphoric
D.Blemished
E.None of the above
17) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (b)?
A.Succour
B.Genocide
C.Consternation
D.Tyranny
E.None of the above
18) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (c)?
A.Ennobling
B.Rudimentary
C.Humiliating
D.Fugitive
E.None of the above
19) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (d)?
A.Indurate
B.Rugged
C.Impediment
D.Crumbling
E.None of the above
20) Which of the following words will be suitable for the blank (e)?
A.Unleashed
B.Entrapped
C.Detained
D.Snagged
E.None of the above
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11) Answer: D
Surpassing – great, outstanding
Gearing – equipping, suiting, blending
Conventional, laggard – loiter, delay, snail
12) Answer: C
Disastrous – unfortunate, adverse, terrible
Rapturous, blithesome – ecstatic, joyous, blissful
Rendered – concluded, done, finished
13) Answer: B
Tandem – two, pair, couple
Supreme – cardinal, prime, highest
Tarnish – deteriorate, corrode, rust
14) Answer: A
Bolstered – encouraged, improved
Obstructed, Enervated – exhaust, tired, weaken
Stifle – suffocate, choke, throttle
15) Answer: D
Impending – approaching, imminent, pending
Receding – waning, withdrawing,
Preceding – earlier, former, prior
16) Answer: A
Infuriated – angry, furious, outraged
Amused, Euphoric – pleased, entertained, engaged
Blemished – strained, marked, flecked
17) Answer: B
Genocide – annihilation, murder
Succour – support, comfort, encourage
Consternation – dismay, anxiety
Tyranny – oppression, brutality
18) Answer: C
Ennobling – exalting, elevating
Rudimentary – basic, essential
Humiliating – degrading, humbling
Fugitive – abscond, runaway
19) Answer: D
Crumbling – decaying, fragile, collapsing
Indurate, Rugged – fortify, harden, amalgamate
Impediment – barrier, hindrance
20) Answer: A
Unleashed – release, loose, discharge
Entrapped, Detained, Snagged – withhold, seize, impound
Directions (21-25): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence.
In a world filled with _____________ (21) about mass shootings and terrorist attacks, it’s easy to wonder, what’s wrong with people these days? That’s a fair question. One study ____________ (22) by the University of Michigan in 2010 seems to suggest we’re collectively becoming less considerate. After _____________ (23) college students, lead researcher Sarah Konrath discovered a 40 per cent decline in empathy—the ability to relate to perspectives and feelings of others-over the previous 30 years. Konrath and her team attributed this trend to an overall spike in ___________ (24), individualism and material self-interest. They linked it to a waning inclination to show concern for others and adopt their perspectives. While this rate of decline appeared to be relatively ______________ (25) between 1979 and 1999, it nearly tripled after the year 2000.That study started a public conversation about whether we’re collectively becoming more heartless in general.
21)
a) Jealousy
b) Knowledge
c) Headlines
d) Activity
e) None of the above
22)
a) Released
b) Promoted
c) Enlightened
d) Empowered
e) None of the above
23)
a) Analyze
b) Surveying
c) Study
d) Finding
e) None of the above
24)
a) Grizzly
b) Enormous
c) Narcissism
d) Disconcerting
e) None of the above
25)
a) Fluctuate
b) Stable
c) Understandable
d) Easy
e) None of the above
Directions (26-30): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out the appropriate word which fits the blank appropriately to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence.
When ‘13 Reasons why’ debuted on Netflix last year, critics’ ________________ (6) it for its glamourification of teen suicide and graphic depiction of sexual assault. Yet, it was a smash hit, prompting the makers to try to stay hot and also take_________________ (7). Season 2 begins with a video _______________ (8) from the cast emphasizing that the story is fiction, and it deals with sexual assault, substance abuse and suicide. The show now has its helpline website. And the public service announcement-style disclaimer argues that the show can help start a conversation about these very real problems. And so it does. The plot of Season 2 centers on proving Bryce Walker guilty of raping Hannah Baker, Jessica Davis, and many unidentified others. Instead of killing herself in a self-defeating (but glorified) effort at revenge, Jessica Davis finds the courage to call out her rapist, move on, and relive her high school life. Though Hannah (the suicide victim/ plot driver of Season 1) still appears to “live on” in a series of flashbacks one reason for the earlier criticism-it no longer seems like the story of how her suicide worked as the perfect revenge. Season 2 mostly succeeds in _____________ (9) the flaws in the justice system (shared in America and India) and how the rich and the powerful get away with just about anything. Bryce Walker suffers, but not as much as he deserves. Overall, the show plays safe, _____________ (10) not entirely. The last episode ends on yet another crazy note where Tyler Down is seen getting sexually assaulted by Bryce’s bully boy-gang and Tyler picking up the gun.
26) Which of the following word would fill the blank given (6)?
a) Proscribed
b) Slammed
c) Praised
d) Furled
e) None of the above
27) Which of the following word would fill the blank given (7)?
a) Scripturient
b) Interment
c) Adduce
d) Responsibility
e) None of the above
28) Which of the following word would fill the blank given (8)?
a) Disclaimer
b) Secede
c) Corpulent
d) Peeves
e) None of the above
29) Which of the following word would fill the blank given (9)?
a) Sleazy
b) Dastardly (cruel)
c) Depicting
d) Continuum
e) None of the above
30) Which of the following word would fill the blank given (10)?
a) In addition to
b) Albeit
c) Because
d) Moreover
e) None of the above
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21) Answer: C
Headlines fit the blank contextually and grammatically.
22) Answer: A
Released fits the blank contextually and grammatically, all other options are erroneous.
23) Answer: B
Surveying fits the blank contextually and grammatically, all other options are erroneous
24) Answer: D
Disconcerting (discomfort) Grizzly (aggressive) Enormous (huge) narcissism (excessive love for oneself) fits the blank contextually and grammatically because similar tone words are given after the blank.
25) Answer: E
Stable fits the blank contextually and grammatically.
26) Answer: B
Option b, the sentence is negative, so to keep the tone of the passage intact, a negative word will be filled in the blank. Slammed (to criticize) proscribed (ban), furled (throw)
27) Answer: D
Option d, responsibility fits the blank contextually and grammatically scripturient (having a desire for writing), interment (burial of dead body), adduce (evidence)
28) Answer: A
Option a, disclaimer (a statement that denies something) secede (withdraw), corpulent (body fat), peeves (annoy)
29) Answer: C
Option c, depicting fits the blank contextually and grammatically sleazy (inferior) continuum (minor differences) dastardly (cruel)
30) Answer: B
Option b, the given sentence is in contradiction, so albeit (even though) is the proper usage
Direction (31-36): In the following passage, blank is left to fill it with proper sentence connectors. First read the passage and try to understand what it is about. Then place the given sentence connectors with the correct option in order to make grammatical and contextual sense. In case none of the option is correct for the answer, choose ‘None of these’ as your answer.
Artificial Intelligence refers to the intelligence of machines. This is ____ (A) ____ tothe natural intelligence of humans and animals. John McCarthy invented the term Artificial Intelligence in 1950. With Artificial Intelligence, machines perform functions such aslearning, planning, reasoning and problem-solving. Most noteworthy, Artificial Intelligence is the stimulation of human intelligence by machines. It is probably fastest growing development in world of technology and innovation. ____ (B) ___many experts believe that AI could solve major challenges and situations.
Artificial Intelligence has applications in many fields. These fields can be military, law, video games, Government, finance, automotive, audit, art etc.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the nature of almost everything which is connected to human life e.g. employment, economy, communication, privacy, security healthcare etc. ____ (C) ____we have to see its evolution in long term is leading humanity towards making this planet a better place to live or a place which is full of disaster. Every technology has advantages and disadvantages. Advantages include error free work, less manpower, less time consuming and tasks done in lesser time with full efficiency, helping doing repetitive and redundant tasks, AI can help make a person make quick decisions and actions, ____ (D) ____ as AI development is speeding up more robots or autonomous systems are being born and replacing human labour which is increasing the problems of unemployment in the country, ___ (E) ___ its daily use requires updated software and hardware and maintenance of machines which can be costly it will require huge costs as they are complex machines. Every new invention will have both pros and cons but we as a humans need to take care of that and use the positive sides of the invention to create a better world.
We can say that Artificial Intelligence looks all set up to be future of the world. Experts believe that AI would certainly become an inevitable part of a human life soon. AI would completely change the way of looking at the world and make the future exciting and intriguing.
31) Which sentence connector will fit in blank (A)?
A.In contrast to
B.Yet
C.in addition to
D.Unlike
E.None of these
32) Which sentence connector will fit in blank (B)?
A.While
B.Furthermore
C.Still
D.Therefore
E.Due to
33) Which sentence connector will fit in blank (C)?
A.Since
B.Although
C.likewise
D.Still
E.None of these
34) Which sentence connector will fit in blank (D)?
A.For example
B.Unless
C.But
D.Despite of
E.None of these
35) Which sentence connector will fit in blank (E)?
A.Besides
B.Along with
C.As well as
D.None of these
E.Moreover
36) What will be the suitable title for the passage?
A.Artificial Intelligence
B.Artificial Intelligence: pros and cons
C.Artificial intelligence: a boon or curse
D.Artificial Intelligence: application and benefits
E.None of these
Direction (37-42): In the following passage, some of the words have been highlighted in bold. First read the passage and try to understand what it is about. Then replace the highlighted words with the correct option in order to make grammatical and contextual sense. In case the highlighted word is correct as it is, mark ‘No Improvement’ as the right answer.
Transport has contributed to the spread of coronavirus locally, regionally and internationally. Despite various apparitions for passenger screening, quarantine after travel and border control, infected people have still managed to travel (A). We now know that quite a large realm (B) of people who are infected show no symptoms of COVID-19 and that people are infectious before show symptoms. Furthermore, there is very little good scientific evidence (C) on the transmission of infectious disease on public transport vehicles. This is because for Linking/ Connecting / Calibrate (D) a transmission event for a specific journey is notoriously difficult; one has to consider many factors that are at play. Scientists around the world are trying to ______ (E) ____ the complex interactions between people and the environment that might lead to transmission. Since the start of the pandemic, a few studies have ____ (F) _____ that transmission may have occurred, or could occur, on various public-transport vehicles. Yet these studies have not shown that transmission has actually taken place on the vehicle.
Transport has contributed to the spread of coronavirus locally, regionally and internationally. Despite various apparitions for passenger screening, quarantine after travel and border control, infected people have still managed to travel (A).
37) In the above sentence four words are highlighted in bold. You have to choose the one inappropriate word in the given option from them.
a)contributed
b)despite
c)apparitions
d)quarantine
A.Only a
B.Only b
C.Only c
D.Only d
E.All are correct.
38) The word highlighted in B is inappropriate. Choose the correct set of words from the following options
A.Number-Mindset
B.Percentage-Proportion
C.Belief-Disagreement
D.Department -Segment
E.Recourse-Menace
39) Which synonymous word will come along with the word evidence highlighted in (C)?
a)Research
b)Information
c)Data
d)Equilibrium
A.Only a, b, d
B.Only b, c, d
C.Only a, b, c
D.Only a, c, d
E.All of the above
40) Which pair of words are appropriate highlighted in (D)?
a)Presuppose
b)connecting
c)linking
A.Only a and b
B.Only b and c
C.Only a and d
D.Only c and d
E.None of the above
41) Which word or pair of words will come in blank E?
a)Rogue
b)Merge
c)Unpick
d)Analyse
A.Only a and b
B.Only b and c
C.Only a and d
D.Only c and d
E.None of the above
42) Which word or pair of words will come in blank F?
a)Shown
b)Suggested
c)Adopted
d)Demonstrated
A.Only a and b
B.Only b and c
C.Only a and d
D.Only c and d
E.None of the above
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31) Answer: A
Here the sentence is elaborating that Artificial Intelligence is the intelligence of machines very much different from natural intelligence of humans and animals, so to show difference in contrast is best connector here.
In Contrast:
1) used when you are comparing two things or people and saying that the second one is very different from the first
2) When compared to another, when looked at or thought about in relation to similar objects or people to set off dissimilar qualities
32) Answer: B
Here the sentence is stating that AI is probably fastest growing development in world of technology and innovation. Besides or in addition many experts believe that AI could solve major challenges and situations. So for this furthermore is correct connector here to state the additional point that experts are saying in the paragraph.
Furthermore is a useful word when you have an additional point to make in an argument or explanation. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence and followed by a comma. (Used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument), Furthermore is used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that adds to or supports the previous one.
E.g.: Furthermore, they claim that any such interference is completely ineffective.
33) Answer: D
Here the sentence states that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the nature of almost everything in all the sectors but or despite that we have to see its evolution in long term is leading humanity towards making this planet a better place to live or a place which is full of disaster. So here to show despite or besides or the something we have to see through possibility yet still is a best option here
Still:
ADVERB [ADVERB before verb]
If something that has not yet happened could still happen, it is possible that it will happen. If something that has not yet happened is still to happen, it will happen at a later time.
E.g.:
Big money could still be made if the crisis keeps oil prices high.
The details have still to be worked out.
Still to come, the financial news and the weather at a quarter to two.
34) Answer: C
Here the sentence states that as AI can make the work complete in less amount of time and it’s another advantages aside from it, but, besides its automatic working is increasing unemployment also so to qualify this but is apt option here.
But:
e.g. 1) My brother went, but I did not.
2) “He stumbled but didn’t fall”
3) She’s very hard-working but not very imaginative.
Synonyms of but:
Apart from, aside from, beside, besides, except, excluding, other than.
35) Answer: E
Here the sentence is telling that as AI systems are autonomous and it requires less manpower and is leading to unemployment in the country besides that it requires daily software and hardware upgradation for smooth working which is costly also. So for the additional fact that the sentence is giving moreover is right answer.
MOREOVER
1) used to add information,
2) Also and most importantly
3) It is used to introduce a piece of information that adds or supports the previous statement
4) In addition, also, further, besides
5) In addition to what has been said
36) Answer: C
The given paragraph is clearly stating AI’s boon or curse points it is an argumentative paragraph stating how it is a good or bad for whole world, so it is an apt title for it.
37) Answer: C
In the given sentence the given word apparitions is inappropriate. In the given sentence we need a plural noun to be modified by the adjective various. The sentence talks about the different steps that have been taken to detect passengers who are infected by the coronavirus. So here measures or initiatives are the appropriate words, not apparitions.
Apparitions: unusual sights
So option C is the right answer
38) Answer: B
B is the right answer. We need a noun to be modified by the adjective large. The sentence talks about how many people are infected by COVID-19 show no symptoms. Percentage and Proportion will fit here. A large percentage or proportion of people means a large section of people.
So realm is inappropriate here.
39) Answer: C
C is the right answer. We need a noun to be modified by the adjective Scientific. The sentence talks about the shortage of scientific proof on the transmission of infectious disease on public transport vehicles. So with evidence research, data, information are synonymous to each other and will fit contextually.
Equilibrium: Balance
40) Answer: B
B is the right answer. We need a verb in the present participle form to follow the preposition FOR. The sentence talks about the association between a particular transmission event and a specific journey. Linking and connecting will fit here.
Presuppose – require
41) Answer: D
D is the right answer. We need a verb in the base form to fit the infinitive TO+VERB construction. The sentence talks about understanding the complex interactions between people and the environment. Unpick and Analyse will fit here.
42) Answer: A
A is the right answer. We need a verb in the past participle form to fit the present perfect tense construction. The sentence talks about how certain scientific studies have forwarded the claim that COVID-19 have forwarded the claim that COVID-19 transmission may have occurred, or could occur, on various public-transport vehicles. SHOWN and SUGGESTED will fit contextually.
Direction (43-47): In the following passage, some of the words have been highlighted in bold. Read the passage and try to understand what it is given. Then replace the highlighted words with correct option in order to make grammatically and contextually sense. In acase the highlighted word is given correctly then mark “No improvement required” as the right answer.
Cities are getting innovative with addressing the (A) peripheral problems of transportation, traffic, congestion, safety and pollution. In Delhi and Gurugram, there have been several (B) precedent developments that indicate the authorities are looking for innovative solutions. The most debated one has been the promise of free Metro and bus rides for women in Delhi. While the pros and cons are still being assessed, there is no doubt that it is a (C) bold step even if a modified version is implemented. However, the real issue at hand is how we can make our cities more women friendly. Women-only spaces may be a good short-term solution, but in the long term solution, we must look at the (d) adherent problems in our cities such as congestion and the lack of walkable spaces. City authorities and people need to look for (E) innovation solutions to these different social and environment problems.
43) Which word will replace the word in (A)?
A.Perennial
B.Uniform
C.Illicit
D.Elicit
E.Tepid
44) Which word will replace the word in (B)?
A.Relative
B.recent
C.recede
D.procure
E.Praise
45) Which word will replace the word in (C)?
A.Regressive
B.immaculate
C.immense
D.Colossal
E.No improvement
46) Which word will replace the word in (D)?
A.Wary
B.Yield
C.Fickle
D.Inherent
E.No improvement
47) Which word will replace the word in (E)?
A.Innocuous
B.Innovative
C.vindictive
D.inundated
E.No improvement
Direction (48-52): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
The Indian National Congress has, in the past, been more inventive because its ideology was …… (48)………in the heat of the freedom struggle. Pluralism, secularism, tolerance, citizenship, fundamental and minority rights, cosmopolitanism, non-violence and anti-imperialism were thrown up in the course of the movement. On these ……… (49)……the Congress was able to mobilize vast masses of people against colonialism. Sadly, the party has forgotten its legacy. We need a national party to provide substantive opposition to the government. The Congress flounders, it is ……… (50)…….All is not lost. Moments of crisis can lead to reinvention. The party must reinvent itself, simply because it is synonymous with the history of our freedom struggle, and with ……. (51) ……leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru. Remember that Nehru’s vision inspired great literature, poetry, films, art, theatre, and architecture. What do we have today except mediocre hagiography? A ruling class which cannot inspire cultural creativity can only rule by …….. (52) ……. In modern politics, this is counted as a failure.
48) The Indian National Congress has, in the past, been more inventive because its ideology was ……in the heat of the freedom struggle.
A.Exodus
B.Dissemble
C.Forged
D.Petulant
E.None of these
49) On these …….. ……the Congress was able to mobilise vast masses of people against colonialism.
A.Intricate
B.Downturn
C.Looming
D.Planks
E.None of these
50) The Congress flounders, it is…………….
A.Rudderless
B.Acute
C.Bode
D.Precarious
E.None of these
51) The party must reinvent itself, simply because it is synonymous with the history of our freedom struggle and with ……leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru.
A.Bottlenecked
B.Enlightened
C.Saddled
D.Ballooned
E.None of these
52) A ruling class which cannot inspire cultural creativity can only rule by …….
A.Coercion
B.Retribution
C.Unadorned
D.Ignominy
E.None of these
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Answers :
43) Answer: A
A is the right answer. We need an adjective to modify the noun PROBLEMS. The sentence seeks to convey that cities have adopted innovative solutions to convey that cities have adopted innovative solutions to tackle the problems of transportation, traffic, congestion, safety and pollution. A peripheral activity or issue is the one which is not very important compared with other activities or issues. It does not fit contextually. Perennial is used to describe situations or states that keep occurring or which seem to exist all the time; used especially to describe problems or difficulties. So it fits contextually.
44) Answer: B
B is the right answer. We need an adjective to modify the noun DEVELOPMENTS. The sentence seeks to convey that there have been several incidents in Gurugram and Delhi that would indicate that the authorities and willing to adopt innovative solutions. Precedent does not fit contextually. If there is a precedent for an action or event, it has happened before; this can be regarded as an argument for doing it again. A recent event or period of time happened only a short while ago.
So recent will replace precedent.
45) Answer: E
E is the right answer. The sentence is grammatically and contextually correct. It seeks to convey that the move to make metro free for women is being analysed and it is a bold step. So it is correct and there is no need to replace the word.
46) Answer: D
D is the right answer. We need an adjective to modify the noun PROBLEMS. The sentence seeks to convey that for a long term solution, we need to resolve the problem of congestion and the lack of walkable spaces. ADHERENT does not fit contextually. It is used to refer to someone who supports a particular party, or set of ideas. Inherent fits contextually. It is used to describe something that is existing in something as a permanent, essential or characteristic attribute.
47) Answer: B
B is the right answer. We need an adjective to modify the noun Solutions. Innovation is a noun. Innovative is an adjective. So it is incorrect. The sentence seeks to convey that the cities and people need to look for solutions that can resolve the different social and environmental problems.
48) Answer: C
In the given sentence, only ‘forged’ makes it grammatically as well as contextually correct.
Option A): is incorrect because ‘exodus’ means a mass departure of people which does not fit here.
Option B): is incorrect as ‘dissemble’ means conceal which does not make any sense here.
Option C): is the correct alternative among the following as ‘forged’ means copied fraudulently which fit here both grammatically and contextually.
Option D): is incorrect as petulant means bad tempered.
49) Answer: D
In the given sentence, only ‘planks’ make it grammatically as well as contextually correct.
Option A): is incorrect because ‘intricate’ means very complicated which does not fit here.
Option B): is incorrect as ‘downturn’ does not make any sense here.
Option C): is incorrect as ‘looming’ means about to happen soon and causing worry which does not fit here.
Option D): is the correct alternative among the following as ‘planks’ fit here both grammatically and contextually.
50) Answer: A
In the given sentence, only ‘rudderless’ makes it grammatically as well as contextually correct.
Option A): is the correct alternative among the following as ‘rudderless’ means lacking a clear sense of one’s aims or principles which fit here both grammatically and contextually.
Option B): is incorrect as ‘acute’ means present or experienced to a severe or intense degree which is contextually wrong.
Option C): is incorrect as ‘bode’ means portend which is contextually wrong.
Option D): is incorrect as ‘precarious’ does not fit here.
51) Answer: B
In the given sentence, only ‘enlightened’ makesit grammatically as well as contextually correct.
Option A): is incorrect as ‘bottlenecked’ does not make any sense here.
Option B): is the correct alternative among the following as ‘enlightened’ fitshere both grammatically and contextually.
Option C): is incorrect as ‘saddled’ means responsibility which does not fit here.
Option D): is incorrect as ‘ballooned’ does not make any sense here.
52) Answer: A
In the given sentence, only ‘coercion’ makes it grammatically as well as contextually correct.
Option A): is the correct alternative among the following as ‘coercion’ means the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats which fit here both grammatically and contextually.
Option B): is incorrect as ‘retribution’ does not make any sense here.
Option C): is incorrect as ‘unadorned’ does not make any sense here.
Option D): is incorrect as ‘ignominy’ means humiliation which does not fit here contextually.
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