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SECTION
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The character and atmosphere of a place
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Adamant
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.
In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence.
Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given
For most businessmen, the central questions will turn on taxation.
Direction: The given sentence is divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that contains an error as your answer. If the sentence is error-free, mark E i.e. No error as your answer.
You should gone (A)/ for learning new (B)/ skills on this vacation (C)/ to utilize your time. (D)/ No Error(E)
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frivolous
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
From the outset of the pandemic, the United Nations system mobilised early and comprehensively. It led on the global health response, provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable, established instruments for rapid responses to the socio-economic impact and laid out a broad policy agenda for action on all fronts.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
According to some researchers, musical instruments came about ____(18)___, depending on the available materials, and, in some cases, by the stimulus of the clamor of battle. The definition of a musical instrument is quite simple: it is an instrument that was created or ____(19)____ to make musical sounds. It is important to remember that the history of musical instruments dates back to the beginning of human culture. This tells us that man has always been drawn to music. The earliest musical instruments were used for rituals. For example, the trumpet-like ones were used to signal success in a hunt, or drum-like instruments were used in religious ceremonies. Over time, cultures have developed the composition and performance of musical pieces for entertainment. Musical instruments have also ___(20)__ with the ever-changing applications. It appears that no one knows exactly where music came from. We are not talking here about who Elvis’ singing predecessors were, not even about when the first musical instrument was invented. Researchers who have been interested in the physics of instruments believe that musical devices have always ____(21)___ pretty much on the materials that were available to each civilization. In other words, people worked with what they had. In time, traditional poetry was ___(22)___ alongside human noise-makers and got rhythms to them. Again, there is no exact data to back this up, so no one knows exactly when the first song was born. However, adding stories to melodies became a tradition that was carried on to our days and it does not seem like it will ever go out of fashion.
Q22. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) .
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement" as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The software revolution is at its peaks in India.
Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.
Don't (1) ______ guilty for feeling disengaged from the news. It's normal to find it distressing when (2) ______ traumatic news stories, or seeing distressing images. This (3) ______ technique is called avoidance and explains why so many of us want to switch (4)______ from troubling things. Knowing and accepting that this is a normal (5) ________ given the circumstances is the initial step to overcoming compassion fatigue.
Select the most appropriate option for blank(3)
Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) Crucially, this loss of sheen is reflected in the account books of the sport's controversial administrator, among the richest in the world.
(B) The total income that was distributed by BCCI among players is reduced because of lower income from media rights.
(C) Television viewership for the game has dropped 40% to a weekly 61 gross rating points (GRPs).
(D) A Board of Control for Cricket in India official said, however, that this was because India wasn't playing enough at home.
(E) Cricket seems to be losing its crowd-pulling power.
Which of the followings is the FIFTH sentence of the final sequence?
Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Our trainer asked for_____on her for the next informative session.
Read the passage and answer the following questions. Mike and Morris lived in the same village.
While Morris owned the largest jewelry shop in the village, Mike was a poor farmer. Both had large families with many sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. One fine day, Mike, tired of not being able to feed his family, decided to leave the village and move to the city where he was certain to earn enough to feed everyone. Along with his family, he left the village for the city. At night, they stopped under a large tree. There was a stream running nearby where they could freshen up themselves. He told his sons to clear the area below the tree. They didn’t know that in the branches of the tree, there was a thief hiding. He watched as Mike’s family worked together and also noticed that they had nothing to cook. Mike’s wife also thought the same and asked her husband ” Everything is ready but what shall we eat?”. Mike raised his hands to heaven and said ” Don’t worry. He is watching all of this from above. He will help us.”
The thief got worried as he had seen that the family was large and worked well together. Taking advantage of the fact that they did not know he was hiding in the branches, he decided to make a quick escape. But, he left behind the bundle of stolen jewels and money which dropped into Mike’s lap. Mike opened it and jumped with joy when he saw the contents. The family gathered all their belongings and returned to the village. There was great excitement when they told everyone how they got rich. Morris thought that the tree was miraculous and this was a nice and quick way to earn some money. He ordered his family to pack some clothes and they set off as if on a journey. They also stopped under the same tree and Morris started commanding everyone as Mike had done. Being a rich family, they were used to having servants all around. So, the one who went to the river to fetch water enjoyed a nice bath. The one who went to get wood for fire went off to sleep. Morris’s wife said ” Everything is ready but what shall we eat?” Morris raised his hands and said, ”Don’t worry. He is watching all of this from above. He will help us.”
As soon as he finished saying, the thief jumped down from the tree with a knife in hand. Seeing him, everyone started running around to save their lives. The thief stole everything they had and Morris and his family had to return to the village empty-handed, having lost all their valuables that they had taken with them.
What does 'commanding' mean in the context of the passage?
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who loves or collects books
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’.This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
A) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(B) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(C) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(D) "We couldn't climb the mountain. How could you?", they asked the mother, "It wasn't your baby!" she replied.
(E) There were two tribes in the Andes-one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(F) Two days later they noticed the child's mother coming down the mountain that they hadn't yet figured out how to climb.
Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?
The given sentence has some words with incorrect spellings. Select the most appropriate option that corrects the spellings.
The agreement was termineted by mutal consent.
Select the wrongly spelt word.
Describe how you will tell your friends that Mr. Ram uses multimedia for teaching the children in passive voice.
Which of the phrases given in the options should replace the word phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
She is more witty than her sister.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Comic
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Adhere
Read the following passage carefully and certain words in the passage are printed in bold letters to help you locate them easily while answering some of these questions.
The Indian economy is currently passing through aphase of relatively slow growth. However, this should not cloud the fact that over the nine-year period beginning 2005-06, the average annual growth rate was. 7.7 per cent. Against this background, the relevant question is whether India has the capability to grow at 8 to 9 per cent in a sustained way. In short, what is the potential rate of growth of India?
Normally, potential growth is measured using trends with some filters. In one sense, these are backward-looking measures, since they depend on historically observed data. In the case of measuring capacity utilisation in manufacturing, the maximum capacity is very often taken as the maximum output achieved in the recent period. Perhaps, in the case of determining the potential rate of growth of the economy also, one can take the maximum growth rate achieved in the recent past as the lowest estimate of the potential. However, this assumption will be valid only if there is reason to believe that the maximum growth rate achieved in the recent past was not a one-off event and that the growth rate achieved was robust and replicable.
India achieved a growth rate of 9.5 per cent in 2005-06, followed by 9.6 per cent and 9.3 per cent in the subsequent two years. After declining a bit in the wake of International financial crisis, the growth rate went back to 8.9 per cent in 2010-11. In many ways the growth rate achieved in the high phase period of 2005- 06 to 2007-08 was robust. The domestic savings rate during this period averaged 34.9 per cent of GDP. Similarly, the gross capital formation rate averaged 36.2 per cent. The current account deficit (CAD) remained low with an average of 1.2 per cent of GDP. Agricultural growth during this period averaged 5 per cent, and the annual manufacturing growth rate was 11 per cent. The capital flows were large but as the CAD remained low. the accretion to reserves amounted to $144 billion. Inflation during the period averaged 5.2 per cent. The combined fiscal deficit of the Centre and States was 5.2 per cent of GDP, well below the stipulated 6 per cent.Thus on many dimensions the growth rate was robust.
Unlike in the 1980s when the pick-up in growth was accompanied by deterioration in fiscal deficit and current account, the sharp increase in growth between 2005-06 and 2007-08 happened with the stability parameters al desired levels. Also, a booming external environment provided good support.
To assess whether the high growth phase can be replicated, we need to understand the factors that led to the slowdown since 2011-12. Complicating the analysis of this period is the revision of national income numbers with a new base. The two sets of numbers. present a somewhat differing picture. According to the earlier series, the growth rate of the Indian economy fell below 5 per cent in 2012-13 and 2013-14. But the new series shows a decline below 5 per cent only in 2012- 13. For 2013-14, the new series records a growth rate of 6.6 per cent, as against 4.7 per cent according to the earlier estimate. For 2014-15 and 2015-16, there is only one set of numbers, that is, according to the new series. For both the years the growth rate is above 7 per cent. These are good growth rates under any circumstance,let alone the current global situation. Anyway, we have come down from the growth rate of 9-plus per cent which we had seen earlier.
Three sets of reasons are attributed for the slowdown. First, the external environment had deteriorated sharply. The recovery from the crisis of 2008 was tepid. One country after another in the developed world came under pressure. Strangely. however, international commodity prices including crude oil prices remained high until a couple of years ago. All this had an adverse Impact on developing countries, including India. However, it would be wrong to attribute the slowdown in India primarily to external factors. The domestic factors are the key. Second, there were severe supply bottlenecks. Agricultural production fell sharply in 2009-10 because of a severe drought. This triggered an inflation which lasted for several years thereafter. Coal output fell. Iron ore output fell, partly because of court decisions. The third set of reasons is basically non-economic which led collectively to a weakening of investment. A multitude of issues relating to scams and perceived delays in decision- making created an element of uncertainty in the minds of investors. New investments began to fall.
The rise in investment rate must be supported. by a rise in the domestic saving rate. An increase in investment rate supported by a widening current account deficit is not sustainable and is fraught with serious consequences. Only a current account deficit in the region of 1 to 1.5 per cent is sustainable. Incremental capital output ratio is a catch-all variable which is influenced by a host of factors. Obviously, it depends on technology. It also depends upon the skill of the labour force which in turn depends on the quality of the education system. Another catch-all expression "ease of doing business" is also relevant (i.e.) bureaucratic hurdles which impede speedy execution of projects need to be removed. Thus Improving the productivity of capital needs action on several fronts. Making a prediction about the future is always hazardous. Many things can go wrong. The Indian economy in the recent past has shown that it has the resilience to grow at 8 to 9 per cent. Therefore achieving the required investment rate to support such a high growth is very much in the realm of possibility. However, we need to overcome the current phase of declining investment rate. Investment sentiment is influenced by non-economic factors as well. An environment of political and social cohesion is imperative. Equally, we can get the incremental capital- output ratio (ICOR) to a lower level. Raising the productivity of capital will require policy reforms including administrative reforms as well as firm-level Improvements. The "potential" to grow at 8 to 9 per cent at least for a decade exists. We have to make it happen.
(The topic of the Passage asked in the exam was based on the economic changes in the last 50 years)
On what factors does incremental capital output ratio NOT depend?
Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.
Your action has caused a lot of trouble and now everyone has to face the repercussions.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abrogate
In each of the questions given below a sentence is given with one blank. Below each sentence FOUR words are given out of which two can fit the sentence. Five options are given with various combinations of these words. You have to choose the combination with the correct set of words which can fit in the given sentence.
Children_____their parents' authority far more nowadays than they did in the past.
(A) Dispute
(B) Question
(C) Confront
(D) Challenge
Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. The Collector paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi after hosting the flag.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Bleak
Comprehension:
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Planking is free and (1)_____ only a couple of minutes -no gym membership or special equipment (2)_____Squatting, dead-lifting and pressing overhead without injury is hard to do without a strong (3)_____We need to keep our spine straight to do these (4)_____. Planking provides you with better core strength to be able to brace during these (5)______ "Lawton says.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.
A strong business acumen and entreprenurial fire have always separated him from his peers.
Comprehension:
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Concerned (1)___ the pollution levels and the role firecrackers played in (2)____it, the Supreme Court last October banned the sale, use and manufacture of crackers that (3)_____not "green". This meant that these crackers couldn't be loud (4)_____a certain limit and had to be (5)_____by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO).
Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Concerned (1)___ the pollution levels and the role firecrackers played in (2)____it, the Supreme Court last October banned the sale, use and manufacture of crackers that (3)_____not "green". This meant that these crackers couldn't be loud (4)_____a certain limit and had to be (5)_____by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO).
Select the most appropriate option for blank (4)
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Study of sound and sound waves
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
One who believes in fate
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The award was presented to her by the director.
Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.
Dolphins, often celebrated in folklore and admired for their intelligence, agility, and friendly demeanor, are indeed one of the sea's most fascinating inhabitants. These mammals, belonging ___ the family Delphinidae, navigate the vast expanses of the ocean with a grace and efficiency that has captivated human imagination for centuries. With over 40 species of dolphins discovered to date, they are a testament to the adaptability and diversity of marine life.
One of the most remarkable aspects of dolphins is their sophisticated echolocation ability, which they use to hunt for food and navigate through murky waters. This biological sonar enables dolphins to emit sound waves that bounce off objects, allowing them to "see" their surroundings through sound. This skill is not just a testament to their intelligence but also a critical adaptation for survival in the diverse and sometimes challenging environments they inhabit.
Dolphins are also known for their complex social structures. They live in pods, which can vary in size from a few individuals to over a thousand, depending on the species and environment. These social units are crucial for their survival, aiding in hunting, raising young, and protecting each other from predators. The intricate social behaviors observed in dolphins, including cooperation, altruism, and even grieving, reflect a level of social intelligence that is rare in the animal kingdom.
The relationship between dolphins and the sea is symbiotic and essential. The sea provides a habitat rich in resources, enabling dolphins to thrive. In return, dolphins play a significant role in the marine ecosystem. As apex predators, they help maintain the balance of marine life by controlling fish populations, which can contribute to the health of coral reefs and other marine habitats. Furthermore, dolphins are indicators of ocean health, with their presence or absence often signaling shifts in environmental conditions.
Despite their significance, dolphins face numerous threats from human activities, including pollution, climate change, and entanglement in fishing gear. Conservation efforts are essential to ensure that dolphins continue to flourish in the oceans. Protected marine areas, sustainable fishing practices, and ongoing research and education are critical components of these efforts.
In conclusion, dolphins are not just captivating creatures of the sea; they are pivotal to the marine ecosystem's health and diversity. Their intelligence, social complexity, and symbiotic relationship with the ocean make them a subject of endless fascination and an important focus for conservation. As we continue to unravel the mysteries of these extraordinary animals, it is imperative that we also take steps to protect them and the vibrant habitat they call home.
Fill in the Blank: "These mammals, belonging ___ the family Delphinidae, navigate the vast expanses of the ocean with a grace and efficiency that has captivated human imagination for centuries."
Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.
Mechanical Engineering is one of the most perennial (1)____ of engineering which has always been the choice of innovative minds since its inception. Mechanical engineering deals with the (2)____of machines, thermodynamics, fluids, mechanics, and structural scrutiny. Applications of Mechanical Engineering are omnipresent and inseparable (3)____ society. Even in today's digital world, this stream has its charm and (4)___the theories of Mechanical Engineering are used in scheming some of the best and most (5)____state-of-the-art motor vehicles, developed units,airplanes as well as other industrial machinery.
Select the most appropriate option for blank(1)
Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There are many other takeaways. While pre-poll surveys suggested that inflation topped voters’ ___(1)___, abortion rights came second. While the Republicans tried to cash in on voter ___(2)___ over high inflation, many of their candidates’ anti-abortion positions did not help them in the polls. Second, the results showed that Donald Trump is not as powerful as he appeared to be. During the Republican primaries, the former U.S. President’s endorsement mattered a lot. But it does not carry the same weight in the general elections. Several of the candidates he ___(3)___ were defeated, while at least two Republican winners were unwelcome to him — Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Mr. Trump is expected to make his 2024 bid this week, many Republicans are already ___(4)___ him for the party’s less-than-expected performance. The results have also underscored the unstoppable ___(5)___ of Mr. DeSantis. His landslide win in what was called a swing State has ___(6)___ calls by Republican donors for his presidential bid. Many see Mr. DeSantis as a more ideologically disciplined right-winger than Mr. Trump (who, in their view, could lead the party to victory). The midterm has set the stage for 2024. The Democrats have lost ground, but still stay strong. The Republicans are set to take the House but are internally divided, and right-wing extremism is not winning the party votes. How the parties address these challenges will ___(7)___ their fate in 2024.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 6.
In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
A long time ago, Anansi the spider, had all the wisdom in the world (96) in a huge pot. Nyame, the sky god, had given it to him. Anansi had been instructed to share it with everyone. Anansi greedily thought, "I will not share the treasure of knowledge with everyone. I will keep all the wisdom for myself." So, Anansi decided to (97) the wisdom on top of fa tall tree. He then tied the loose end around his waist so that the pot hung in front of him. He then started to climb the tree. Anansi's son watched in fascination as his father (98) up the tree. Finally, Anansi's son told him "If you tie the pot to your back, it will be easier to cling to the tree and climb." Anansi tied the pot to his back (99), and continued to climb the tree, with much more ease than before. When Anansi got to the top of the tree, he became angry. "A young one with some common sense knows more than 1, and I have the pot of wisdom!" In anger, Anansi (100) down the e pot of wisdom. The pot broke, and pieces of wisdom flew in every direction.
1.) inspite
2.) beside
3.) side
4.) rear
5.) instead.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information. It's about understanding the emotion and intentions (1) _______the information. As well as being able to clearly convey a message, you need to also (2)________ in a way that gains the full meaning of what's being said and makes the other person feel heard and understood. For many of us, communicating more clearly and effectively requires learning some (3) _______skills. Whether you're trying to improve communication with your spouse, kids, boss, or coworkers, learning these skills can (4)_______ your connections to others, build greater trust and respect, and (5)________ teamwork, problem solving, and your overall social and emotional health.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Me and my friends / often go / to the cinema / together.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the Bold word.
The company was engaged in spurious trade practices.
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