General Instructions :-
- Total duration of examination is 60 minutes. (20 minutes extra for every 60 minutes (1 hour) of the examination time for candidates with disability eligible for compensatory time).
- Total number of questions are 27, which contains 27 questions of English, 0 questions of Reasoning & 0 questions of Quantative Aptitude.
- The Question Palette displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each question using one of the following symbols:
- Not Visited questions in White background colour.
- Answered questions in green colour.
- Unanswered questions in red colour.
- Marked for review questions in purple colour
- The clock will be set at the server. The countdown timer in the top right corner of screen will display the remaining time available to you for completing the examination. When the timer reaches zero, the examination will automatically submit or end by itself. You also can end or submit your examination by clicking on submit button.
- Marked for review status for a question simply indicates that you would like to review the question again.
- Please note that if a question is answered and ‘marked for review’, your answer for that question will be considered in the evaluation.
- You can click on the question palette to navigate faster across questions.
Answering a Question :-
- Procedure for answering multiple-choice type questions:
- To select your answer, click on the button of one of the options.
- To deselect your chosen answer, click again on the button of the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response button.
- To change your chosen answer, click on the button of another option.
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- Note that ONLY questions for which answers are either saved or marked for review after answering, will be considered for evaluation.
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- Note that ONLY Questions for which answers are saved or marked for review after answering will be considered for evaluation.
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- Note that using this option does NOT save your answer.
- Click on Save & Next to save your answer for a question and then move to the next question.
- If you want to keep a question marked for review, click on the button Mark for Review & Next to save your answer for the current question and then proceed to the next question.
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- This test comprises of multiple-choice questions.
- Each question will have only one of the available options as the correct answer.
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Marking Scheme :-
- 1 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.
- There will be 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
- No marks will be deducted for un-attempted questions
SECTION
Question No. 1-0.25+1
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Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the
most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.
Question: COLUMN A
A. The regulator did not wait for sufficient safety and efficacy data to be collected
B. If there is already some degree of apprehension about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines,
C. If the answers to those questions are affirmative, then
COLUMN B
D. the opaque nature of the approval process has done little to mitigate such concerns.
E. and did not share information about the clinical trials before granting approval.
F. made assumptions about increasing rates of technological progress is very reasonable.
A. The regulator did not wait for sufficient safety and efficacy data to be collected
B. If there is already some degree of apprehension about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines,
C. If the answers to those questions are affirmative, then
COLUMN B
D. the opaque nature of the approval process has done little to mitigate such concerns.
E. and did not share information about the clinical trials before granting approval.
F. made assumptions about increasing rates of technological progress is very reasonable.
Question No. 2-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Two columns are given in each question and each column has three phrases. Choose the
most suitable pair of phrases, which makes a grammatically correct and contextually coherent statement.
Question: COLUMN A
A. These regulatory bodies and committees have remained silent
B. More than being a scientific methodology,
C. The coercive attempt to falsify a study participant’s claims and intimidate him or her
COLUMN B
D. violates the agreed upon rules of clinical trials
E. clinical trials are a method of human cooperation
F. the impression that they are not independent
A. These regulatory bodies and committees have remained silent
B. More than being a scientific methodology,
C. The coercive attempt to falsify a study participant’s claims and intimidate him or her
COLUMN B
D. violates the agreed upon rules of clinical trials
E. clinical trials are a method of human cooperation
F. the impression that they are not independent
Question No. 3-0.25+1
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Direction: In each of the questions given below a sentence
is given in which a word is highlighted. Each sentence is then
followed by three words. Choose the word(s) that can replace the
given word in bold to make a grammatically and contextually
meaningful sentence as your answer. If none of the words can
replace the highlighted word then choose “None can replace” as
the correct choice.
Question: There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks.
(i) Disburses
(ii) Squander
(iii) Distributes
(i) Disburses
(ii) Squander
(iii) Distributes
Question No. 4-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: In each of the questions given below a sentence
is given in which a word is highlighted. Each sentence is then
followed by three words. Choose the word(s) that can replace the
given word in bold to make a grammatically and contextually
meaningful sentence as your answer. If none of the words can
replace the highlighted word then choose “None can replace” as
the correct choice.
Question: India and Japan have devised a mechanism for cooperation in the steel industry at the joint secretary
level.
(i) System
(ii) Method
(iii) tools
(i) System
(ii) Method
(iii) tools
Question No. 5-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: In each of the questions given below a sentence
is given in which a word is highlighted. Each sentence is then
followed by three words. Choose the word(s) that can replace the
given word in bold to make a grammatically and contextually
meaningful sentence as your answer. If none of the words can
replace the highlighted word then choose “None can replace” as
the correct choice.
Question: Your business premises which qualify for business asset taper relief have become too cramped.
(i) Hamper
(ii) Measured
(iii) Inclined
(i) Hamper
(ii) Measured
(iii) Inclined
Question No. 6-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: In each of the questions given below a sentence
is given in which a word is highlighted. Each sentence is then
followed by three words. Choose the word(s) that can replace the
given word in bold to make a grammatically and contextually
meaningful sentence as your answer. If none of the words can
replace the highlighted word then choose “None can replace” as
the correct choice.
Question: The misuse of the Governor’s office to undermine duly elected State governments is a particularly
mischievous disruption of federalism.
(i) Disturbance
(ii) Obstruction
(iii) Relevant
(i) Disturbance
(ii) Obstruction
(iii) Relevant
Question No. 7-0.25+1
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Direction: In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath
each sentence, five different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best
alternative among the given options
Question: Police _______ Notorious Gangster after relentless chase that _________ for 3 weeks.
Question No. 8-0.25+1
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Direction: In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath
each sentence, five different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best
alternative among the given options
Question: Tropical rain forests choked in fog and continuously ________ by mists and down pours are least
_______ by fires.
Question No. 9-0.25+1
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Direction: In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath
each sentence, five different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best
alternative among the given options.
Question: An interview is a good chance to _________ how candidates _________ difficult situations.
Question No. 10-0.25+1
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Direction: Improve the bold part in the following sentences, if needed.
Question: He made himself master of practically every branch of medieval learning, and has a thoroughly
knowledge of the sources and the bibliography of his subject
Question No. 11-0.25+1
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Direction: Improve the bold part in the following sentences, if needed.
Question: Gionee has been found guilty for intentionally inflicting malware in over 20 million phones by a
Chinese court
Question No. 12-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Improve the bold part in the following sentences, if needed.
Question: Many people believe that voluntary bodies as they are today should not entrusted with this national
responsibility
Question No. 13-0.25+1
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Direction: In each of the questions given below, four words have been highlighted which
may or may not be at their correct positions. Pick the most suitable option to interchange the words,
so that the statement becomes grammatically correct and contextually meaningful.
Question: The MNM’s promise to directly pay women a monthly amount may be competitive (A) as a
landscape (B) to grab attention in an over-crowded, highly viewed (C) electoral strategy (D).
Question No. 14-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: In each of the questions given below, four words have been highlighted which
may or may not be at their correct positions. Pick the most suitable option to interchange the words,
so that the statement becomes grammatically correct and contextually meaningful.
Question: With the Indian economy gradually debating (A) its feet after a historic contraction, economic
commentators have finding (B) themselves with viability(C) the need for fiscal expansion and the busied
(D) of a “V-shaped recovery”.
Question No. 15-0.25+1
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Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them, while answering some of the
questions.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice.
Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice.
Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
Question: Why businesses must keep up with growing demands of ethical behaviour and transparency?
Question No. 16-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them, while answering some of the
questions.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
Question: According to the author how can we tackle the impact of consumerism?
Question No. 17-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them, while answering some of the
questions.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
Question: Which of the following word is most similar in meaning to the
word “endorse” as given in the passage?
Question No. 18-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them, while answering some of the
questions.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
Question: Which of the following word is most similar in meaning to the word “staggering” as given in the
passage?
Question No. 19-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them, while answering some of the
questions.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
In some ways we already do: every time we spend our cash we are making an active choice about the companies we support and the practices we endorse. Today, when corporations can be more influential than entire states, where we put our pounds is where the power lies. The problem is, so it is difficult to confidently make an informed choice. Consider this: the retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on earth, second only to oil. According to Annie Leonard, an expert in overconsumption, only 1% of the materials used to produce our consumer goods are still in use six months after sale. Somewhere, the value of craftsmanship and of provenance has been lost. Price and speed are trumping value. However, the tide is turning. Increasing awareness around these issues has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about what to buy and look for a solution to the negative impact consumerism is having on our world.This is a growing tribe: a third of UK consumers claim to be very concerned about issues regarding the origin of products. A study from YouGov and the Global Poverty Project revealed that 74% of those surveyed would pay an extra 5% for their clothes if there was a guarantee workers were being paid fairly and working in safe conditions. If you’re thinking that 5% doesn’t sound like a lot, consider the fact that the fashion industry could take a staggering 125 million people out of poverty by adding only 1% of its profits to workers’ wages. Issues such as equal pay, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, prevention of counterfeit goods, human trafficking, responsible farming practices and overproduction of goods are all at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making these choices. In an increasingly open, digital world where authenticity is the buzzword of choice, businesses must keep up with growing demands for ethical behaviour and transparency in everything from employee rights and gender discrimination to the supply chain. In studying for my PhD, I researched product supply chain transparency in depth, looking at technologies to improve information about products and the global network of people and resources that fuel them. I believe technology is the key to dealing with the challenges created by consumerism. Open data, social networks and mobile tech can change the game. Groundbreaking technologies could enable transparency in supply chains, which is why this year I have __(I)___on turning my findings into a social enterprise to empower businesses to take steps to being open.
Question: Choose the most suitable word/phrase to fill the given blank (I).
Question No. 20-0.25+1
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Direction: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper
sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
Question: What should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
Question No. 21-0.25+1
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Direction: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper
sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
Question: What should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
Question No. 22-0.25+1
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Direction: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper
sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
Question: What should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
Question No. 23-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper
sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
Question: What should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
Question No. 24-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper
sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
A. This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances.
B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms’ financial stress
C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes.
D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
Question: What should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
Question No. 25-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: In each of the following questions, four sentences are given and you have to
choose the one which has some or any grammatical error in it. If all the given four sentences are
correct choose option (e) as your choice.
Question:
Question No. 26-0.25+1
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Direction: In each of the following questions, four sentences are given and you have to
choose the one which has some or any grammatical error in it. If all the given four sentences are
correct choose option (e) as your choice.
Question:
Question No. 27-0.25+1
Marks
Direction: In each of the following questions, four sentences are given and you have to
choose the one which has some or any grammatical error in it. If all the given four sentences are
correct choose option (e) as your choice.
Question:
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