Directions (1-5): Each of the sentences given below contains a blank. Identify the most suitable alternative among the five given options that fit into the blank to make the sentence logical and meaningful.
Q1. A committee of experts had been set up to ____________out a strategy to protect the chilli crop from the viral attack.
(a) Dutiful
(b) Enterprising
(c) Chalk
(d) Quaint
(e) Satisfactory
Q2. If the virus isn’t ____________then there is likely to be a double blow to the Cumin prices and may fall further.
(a) Contained
(b) Inferior
(c) Jaundiced
(d) Meritorious
(e) Acceptable
Q3. The venture will provide a new opportunity to include new ________________to work for both the organizations.
(a) Reciprocate
(b) Prolific
(c) Imposing
(d) Infusion
(e) Arena
Q4. Government officials and panchayat representatives interviewed were aware that the educational practices of corporate schools were______________
(a) Generic
(b) Commending
(c) Questionable
(d) Reiterated
(e) Provoke
Q5. As the examination season rolls in, nearly 1.5 crore students in India ______________to sit for the board examinations.
(a) Advocate
(b) Complicit
(c) Keen
(d) Prepare
(e) Acute
Directions (6-10): In the following questions, a word is given in bold followed by three sentences. Choose the appropriate option mentioning the sentence(s) that usesthe highlighted word in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner.
Q6.
Captivity
(I) Companies are stepping up targeted efforts on digital media platforms to captivity queries of consumers on prevention of Coronavirus.
(II) She creates a powerful metaphor about captivity and what it means to be in control.
(III) The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has decided to captivity the ban on social media sites.
(a) Only (II)
(b) Both (I) and (III)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Only (I)
(e) Both (II) and (I)
Q7.
Detriment
(I) We have an awareness program running across govt. schools in Karnataka to detriment children on appropriate ways of washing hands and keeping infections away.
(II) Employer denying truth of protected disclosure was a detriment but not a breach of whistleblowing protection.
(III) There are worries about detriment and services shutdown in other countries as well, as people are told to restrict movement, to contain the infection.
(a) Only (II)
(b) Both (I) and (III)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Only (I)
(e) Both (II) and (I)
Q8.
Forge
(I) The police busted an interstate gang of vehicle-lifters, who were also involved in forging documents.
(II) Government has reaffirmed its commitment to forge strong ties with the private sector in order to create employment and reduce poverty.
(III) We have been reiterating that the rally in equity markets in the US, Europe and to some forge in India, too, has been fuelled by global central bank policies.
(a) Only (II)
(b) Both (I) and (III)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Only (I)
(e) Both (II) and (I)
Q9.
Chasm
(I) After three back-to-back elections, some rival lawmakers could actually chasm Mr. Netanyahu’s claim to avoid another round of polling.
(II) Nothing reflects the fragility of the deal chasm between the U.S. and the Taliban in Doha.
(III) The policy served only to enlarge the social chasm between home owning wealth-holders and families with no assets.
(a) Only (II)
(b) Both (I) and (III)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Only (I)
(e) Both (II) and (I)
Q10.
Fugitive
(I) A wanted fugitive of the American highways has been holding up traffic in Steeton.
(II) Clayton County authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a fugitive.
(III) The corporate school management exercised considerable fugitive at the very top levels of government.
(a) Only (II)
(b) Both (I) and (III)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Only (I)
(e) Both (II) and (I)
Directions (11-15): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Q11. Both the government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have acted in line with their stated commitment towards the defined fiscal and monetary stability framework. Given the pressures of a _____________(11) growth rate and limited fiscal and monetary elbow room, this is commendable. However, it is critical that the decisions taken to revive growth have a high ___________(12) of success without increasing systemic risk in the medium to long run. In this context, it may be argued that RBI’s recent _________________ (13) for retail credit growth would add to systemic risk, while the benefits for India’s gross domestic product growth (GDP) may be limited. Credit-driven economic booms always end in economic ____________ (14). However, to pump-prime an economy, very few tools exist other than credit. Credit is a necessary evil, and thus there is all the more reason to handle it with care. In current economic growth frameworks, economic growth requires capital. Quite often, credit _________________ (15) is the ultimate source of capital. If the government spends by increasing its fiscal deficit, government debt increases.
(a) Solicited
(b) Obstinate
(c) Dwindling
(d) Enthralled
(e) Expunge
Q12. Both the government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have acted in line with their stated commitment towards the defined fiscal and monetary stability framework. Given the pressures of a _____________(11) growth rate and limited fiscal and monetary elbow room, this is commendable. However, it is critical that the decisions taken to revive growth have a high ___________(12) of success without increasing systemic risk in the medium to long run. In this context, it may be argued that RBI’s recent _________________ (13) for retail credit growth would add to systemic risk, while the benefits for India’s gross domestic product growth (GDP) may be limited. Credit-driven economic booms always end in economic ____________ (14). However, to pump-prime an economy, very few tools exist other than credit. Credit is a necessary evil, and thus there is all the more reason to handle it with care. In current economic growth frameworks, economic growth requires capital. Quite often, credit _________________ (15) is the ultimate source of capital. If the government spends by increasing its fiscal deficit, government debt increases.
(a) Likelihood
(b) Impartial
(c) Nefarious
(d) Steadfast
(e) Acquitted
Q13. Both the government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have acted in line with their stated commitment towards the defined fiscal and monetary stability framework. Given the pressures of a _____________(11) growth rate and limited fiscal and monetary elbow room, this is commendable. However, it is critical that the decisions taken to revive growth have a high ___________(12) of success without increasing systemic risk in the medium to long run. In this context, it may be argued that RBI’s recent _________________ (13) for retail credit growth would add to systemic risk, while the benefits for India’s gross domestic product growth (GDP) may be limited. Credit-driven economic booms always end in economic ____________ (14). However, to pump-prime an economy, very few tools exist other than credit. Credit is a necessary evil, and thus there is all the more reason to handle it with care. In current economic growth frameworks, economic growth requires capital. Quite often, credit _________________ (15) is the ultimate source of capital. If the government spends by increasing its fiscal deficit, government debt increases.
(a) Impertinent
(b) Aloof
(c) Prone
(d) Static
(e) Push
Q14. Both the government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have acted in line with their stated commitment towards the defined fiscal and monetary stability framework. Given the pressures of a _____________(11) growth rate and limited fiscal and monetary elbow room, this is commendable. However, it is critical that the decisions taken to revive growth have a high ___________(12) of success without increasing systemic risk in the medium to long run. In this context, it may be argued that RBI’s recent _________________ (13) for retail credit growth would add to systemic risk, while the benefits for India’s gross domestic product growth (GDP) may be limited. Credit-driven economic booms always end in economic ____________ (14). However, to pump-prime an economy, very few tools exist other than credit. Credit is a necessary evil, and thus there is all the more reason to handle it with care. In current economic growth frameworks, economic growth requires capital. Quite often, credit _________________ (15) is the ultimate source of capital. If the government spends by increasing its fiscal deficit, government debt increases.
(a) Stealthy
(b) Excel
(c) Dedicate
(d) Misery
(e) Synthesis
Q15. Both the government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have acted in line with their stated commitment towards the defined fiscal and monetary stability framework. Given the pressures of a _____________(11) growth rate and limited fiscal and monetary elbow room, this is commendable. However, it is critical that the decisions taken to revive growth have a high ___________(12) of success without increasing systemic risk in the medium to long run. In this context, it may be argued that RBI’s recent _________________ (13) for retail credit growth would add to systemic risk, while the benefits for India’s gross domestic product growth (GDP) may be limited. Credit-driven economic booms always end in economic ____________ (14). However, to pump-prime an economy, very few tools exist other than credit. Credit is a necessary evil, and thus there is all the more reason to handle it with care. In current economic growth frameworks, economic growth requires capital. Quite often, credit _________________ (15) is the ultimate source of capital. If the government spends by increasing its fiscal deficit, government debt increases.
(a) Tactful
(b) Creation
(c) Premature
(d) Jubilant
(e) Façade
Directions (16-20): Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) ,(F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) Oil prices are likely to remain soft in the foreseeable future and analysts are predicting that the Brent crude prices could fall to $20 per barrel from the present level of about $36.
(B) Saudi Arabia, as a result, slashed prices and is likely to increase production.
(C) The immediate trigger for the fall is the disagreement between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia over cutting output.
(D) It is possible that the impact of a simultaneous demand and supply shock to the global economy could last much longer even after coronavirus is contained.
(E) It is likely that Russia and other producers too would ramp up production.
(F) Brent crude prices cracked 30 per cent in the early hours of trade on Monday, extending the decline to about 45 percent since the beginning of the year.
(G) However, at the fundamental level, the need to cut production rose because of weak demand globally.
Q16. Which of the following should be the first sentence after rearrangement?
(a)G
(b)D
(c)A
(d)F
(e) C
Q17. Which of the following should be the last sentence after rearrangement?
(a)B
(b)A
(c)
(d)D
(e) E
Q18. Which of the following should be the second sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b)D
(c)A
(d)F
(e) C
Q19. Which of the following should be the third sentence after rearrangement?
(a)B
(b)D
(c)A
(d)F
(e) C
Q20. Which of the following should be the PENULTIMATE sentence after rearrangement?
(a)B
(b)G
(c)A
(d)F
(e) C
Solutions
S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. “Chalk” fits into the blank to make the sentence logical and meaningful. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. “Contained” fits into the blank to make the sentence logical and meaningful. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S3. Ans. (e)
Sol. “Arena” fits into the blank to make the sentence logical and meaningful. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. “Questionable” fits into the blank to make the sentence logical and meaningful. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. “Prepare” fits into the blank to make the sentence logical and meaningful. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. Captivity means the condition of being imprisoned or confined.
Statement (II) uses Captivity in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S7. Ans. (a)
Sol. Detriment means the state of being harmed or damaged.
a cause of harm or damage.
Statement (II) means Detriment in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S8. Ans. (e)
Sol. Forge means create (something) strong, enduring, or successful.
The creation of a false or alteration of a genuine one (a document), with the intent to defraud.
Both Statement (I) and (II) use Forge in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
S9. Ans. (c)
Sol. Chasm means a deep fissure in the earth’s surface.
a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.
Statement (III) uses Chasm in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
S10. Ans. (e)
Sol. fugitive means a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding.
quick to disappear; fleeting.
Both Statement (I) and (II) use Fugitive in a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful manner. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
S11. Ans. (c)
Sol. “Dwindling” fits the blank appropriately. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
S12. Ans. (a)
Sol. “Likelihood” fits the blank appropriately. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S13. Ans. (e)
Sol. “Push” fits the blank appropriately. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
S14. Ans. (d)
Sol. “Misery” fits the blank appropriately. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.
S15. Ans. (b)
Sol. “Creation” fits the blank appropriately. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
S16. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is given below.
(F) Brent crude prices cracked 30 per cent in the early hours of trade on Monday, extending the decline to about 45 percent since the beginning of the year.
(A) Oil prices are likely to remain soft in the foreseeable future and analysts are predicting that the Brent crude prices could fall to $20 per barrel from the present level of about $36.
(C) The immediate trigger for the fall is the disagreement between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia over cutting output.
(B) Saudi Arabia, as a result, slashed prices and is likely to increase production.
(E) It is likely that Russia and other producers too would ramp up production.
(G) However, at the fundamental level, the need to cut production rose because of weak demand globally.
(D) It is possible that the impact of a simultaneous demand and supply shock to the global economy could last much longer even after coronavirus is contained.
Hence, the correct order is FACBEGD
S17. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is given below.
(F) Brent crude prices cracked 30 per cent in the early hours of trade on Monday, extending the decline to about 45 percent since the beginning of the year.
(A) Oil prices are likely to remain soft in the foreseeable future and analysts are predicting that the Brent crude prices could fall to $20 per barrel from the present level of about $36.
(C) The immediate trigger for the fall is the disagreement between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia over cutting output.
(B) Saudi Arabia, as a result, slashed prices and is likely to increase production.
(E) It is likely that Russia and other producers too would ramp up production.
(G) However, at the fundamental level, the need to cut production rose because of weak demand globally.
(D) It is possible that the impact of a simultaneous demand and supply shock to the global economy could last much longer even after coronavirus is contained.
Hence, the correct order is FACBEGD
S18. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence is given below.
(F) Brent crude prices cracked 30 per cent in the early hours of trade on Monday, extending the decline to about 45 percent since the beginning of the year.
(A) Oil prices are likely to remain soft in the foreseeable future and analysts are predicting that the Brent crude prices could fall to $20 per barrel from the present level of about $36.
(C) The immediate trigger for the fall is the disagreement between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia over cutting output.
(B) Saudi Arabia, as a result, slashed prices and is likely to increase production.
(E) It is likely that Russia and other producers too would ramp up production.
(G) However, at the fundamental level, the need to cut production rose because of weak demand globally.
(D) It is possible that the impact of a simultaneous demand and supply shock to the global economy could last much longer even after coronavirus is contained.
Hence, the correct order is FACBEGD
S19. Ans. (e)
Sol. The correct sequence is given below.
(F) Brent crude prices cracked 30 per cent in the early hours of trade on Monday, extending the decline to about 45 percent since the beginning of the year.
(A) Oil prices are likely to remain soft in the foreseeable future and analysts are predicting that the Brent crude prices could fall to $20 per barrel from the present level of about $36.
(C) The immediate trigger for the fall is the disagreement between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia over cutting output.
(B) Saudi Arabia, as a result, slashed prices and is likely to increase production.
(E) It is likely that Russia and other producers too would ramp up production.
(G) However, at the fundamental level, the need to cut production rose because of weak demand globally.
(D) It is possible that the impact of a simultaneous demand and supply shock to the global economy could last much longer even after coronavirus is contained.
Hence, the correct order is FACBEGD
S20. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence is given below.
(F) Brent crude prices cracked 30 per cent in the early hours of trade on Monday, extending the decline to about 45 percent since the beginning of the year.
(A) Oil prices are likely to remain soft in the foreseeable future and analysts are predicting that the Brent crude prices could fall to $20 per barrel from the present level of about $36.
(C) The immediate trigger for the fall is the disagreement between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia over cutting output.
(B) Saudi Arabia, as a result, slashed prices and is likely to increase production.
(E) It is likely that Russia and other producers too would ramp up production.
(G) However, at the fundamental level, the need to cut production rose because of weak demand globally.
(D) It is possible that the impact of a simultaneous demand and supply shock to the global economy could last much longer even after coronavirus is contained.
Hence, the correct order is FACBEGD
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