Directions (1-7): In the following passage, some of the words have been omitted, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.
People walking, head down, brow ______(1) ______ in concentration as they message, scroll, swipe and ‘like’ – oblivious to the world around them. We’ve all seen them – perhaps even been them. No wonder we are so frequently advised to ‘disconnect in order to reconnect’ – to remove the rabbit hole ______(2)______ of our smartphones and spend time taking in and engaging with our actual surroundings.
When it comes to walking down the street, there are many reasons why this is sound advice: courtesy, safety and avoiding the unfortunate mess left by that dog owner being just a few of them! Taking time to look around you when in nature, however, has a whole host of even more ______ (3) ______ benefits: namely, that properly ______ (4) ______ ourselves in nature has been shown to boost our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as our care and ______ (5) ______ for others and the environment.
In his book Love Letter to the Earth, human rights activist Thích Nhât Hanh writes that, since the Earth provides us with everything we need to survive, we cannot possibly care for ourselves if we are not caring for the Earth. As he puts it, “The Earth is not just the environment. The Earth is us.” It follows, then, that by spending time focusing on the Earth’s riches, we are not only connecting with an essential part of ourselves, but also ______ (6) ______ gratitude and appreciation – and by seeing ourselves as a part of the world we inhabit, rather than simply autonomous residents, it encourages us to be more judicious in our choices and more ______ (7) ______ in our practices, too.
Q1.
(a) destabilise
(b) furrowed
(c) extol
(d) recover
(e) None of these
Q2.
(a) distraction
(b) fetid
(c) blissful
(d) tonality
(e) None of these
Q3.
(a) infusion
(b) novice
(c) compelling
(d) ductile
(e) None of these
Q4.
(a) prolific
(b) immersing
(c) mandate
(d) contest
(e) None of these
Q5.
(a) dedicate
(b) rejuvenate
(c) compassion
(d) cunning
(e) None of these
Q6.
(a) script
(b) fostering
(c) placate
(d) credible
(e) None of these
Q7.
(a) identify
(b) prey
(c) linguistic
(d) sustainable
(e) None of these
Directions (8-10): Select the phrase/connector (STARTERS) from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
Q8.
(I) RBI placed the financially troubled Yes Bank under a moratorium.
(II) It announced a draft ‘Scheme of Reconstruction’ that entails the SBI investing capital to acquire 49% stake in the restructured private lender.
(i) After RBI placed……..
(ii) Post placing the……..
(iii) Since RBI announced……..
(a) Only (ii)
(b) Both (i) and (iii)
(c) Only (i)
(d) Only (iii)
(e) Both (ii) and (i)
Q9.
(I) The play features outdated perspectives on race and religion.
(II) Its portrayal of female characters was far ahead of its time.
(i) Though the play ……..
(ii) Supposing that the…………
(iii) Despite featuring outdated……..
(a) Only (ii)
(b) Both (i) and (iii)
(c) Only (i)
(d) Only (iii)
(e) Both (ii) and (i)
Q10.
(I) It may be necessary to get rid of colonial-era conventions to make administration more efficient.
(II) However, It is equally important to think through the reforms and work out a viable sequence.
(i) Getting rid of colonial-era…
(ii) To make administration…
(iii) As it is equally important…
(a)Only (i) is correct
(b)Only (ii) is correct
(c)Only (iii) is correct
(d)Both (i) and (ii) are correct
(e)All are correct
Solutions
S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer choice here which fits contextually here is option (b) i.e. ‘furrowed’.
Furrowed means- mark or be marked with lines or wrinkles caused by frowning, anxiety, or concentration.
Extol means- praise enthusiastically.
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct answer choice here which fits contextually here is option (a) i.e ‘distraction’.
Fetid- smelling extremely unpleasant.
Blissful- Extremely happy; full of joy.
Tonality- the character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer choice here which fits contextually here is option (c) i.e. ‘compelling’.
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer choice here which fits contextually here is option (b) i.e. ‘immersing’.
Prolific means- present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.
Immersing means- dip or submerge in a liquid.
S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer choice here which fits contextually here is option (c) i.e. ‘compassion’.
Compassion means- sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
Cunning means – having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer choice here which fits contextually here is option (b) i.e. ‘fostering’.
Fostering means – encourage the development of
Placate means – make (someone) less angry or hostile.
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer choice here which fits contextually here is option (d) i.e. ‘sustainable’.
Linguistic means – relating to language or linguistics.
S8. Ans. (e)
Sol. Both (i) and (ii) starters can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. The sentences thus formed are:
(i)After RBI placed the financially troubled Yes Bank under a moratorium, it announced a draft ‘Scheme of Reconstruction’ that entails the SBI investing capital to acquire 49% stake in the restructured private lender.
(ii)Post placing the financially troubled Yes Bank under a moratorium, RBI announced a draft ‘Scheme of Reconstruction’ that entails the SBI investing capital to acquire 49% stake in the restructured private lender.
Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. Both (i) and (iii) starters can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. The sentences thus formed are:
(i)Though the play features outdated perspectives on race and religion, its portrayal of female characters was far ahead of its time.
(iii)Despite featuring outdated perspectives on race and religion, the play’s portrayal of female characters was far ahead of its time.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both (i) and (ii) starters can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. The sentences thus formed are:
(i) Getting rid of colonial-era conventions may be necessary to make administration more efficient, however it is equally important to think through the reforms and work out a viable sequence.
(ii) To make administration more efficient, it may be necessary to get rid of colonial-era conventions, however it is equally important to think through the reforms and work out a viable sequence.
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