English Quiz for IBPS PO Mains 2019 21st of November
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
Directions (1-3): Given below are six sentences (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) and (F). Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph. (A) Tests of Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers.
(B) The finding of the Central Pollution Control Board that the number of critically polluted segments of India’s rivers has risen to 351 from 302 two years ago is a strong indictment of the departments responsible for environmental protection.
(C) Their problems are worsened by the poor infrastructure available in a large number of cities and towns located near rivers. It is notable that these results come from a CPCB audit that was carried out at the instance of the National Green Tribunal.
(D) The data show that the plethora of laws enacted to regulate waste management and protect water quality are simply not working.
(E) The failed efforts to control pollution are all too evident in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam, which account for a third of the degraded river segments.
(F) The study also underscores the failure of many national programmes run by the Centre for river conservation, preservation of wetlands, and water quality monitoring.
Q. Considering statement (A) “Tests of Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers”as the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following becomes the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
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Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
It should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution. Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should follow sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph. Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A). Sentence (C) stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The phrase in the statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue for the conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed is, BDFAEC. Since, statement (D) is the second sentence in the rearranged paragraph, option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
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Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
It should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution. Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should follow sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph. Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A). Sentence (C) stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The phrase in the statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue for the conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed is, BDFAEC. Since, statement (D) is the second sentence in the rearranged paragraph, option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Question 2 of 15
2. Question
Directions (1-3): Given below are six sentences (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) and (F). Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph. (A) Tests of Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers.
(B) The finding of the Central Pollution Control Board that the number of critically polluted segments of India’s rivers has risen to 351 from 302 two years ago is a strong indictment of the departments responsible for environmental protection.
(C) Their problems are worsened by the poor infrastructure available in a large number of cities and towns located near rivers. It is notable that these results come from a CPCB audit that was carried out at the instance of the National Green Tribunal.
(D) The data show that the plethora of laws enacted to regulate waste management and protect water quality are simply not working.
(E) The failed efforts to control pollution are all too evident in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam, which account for a third of the degraded river segments.
(F) The study also underscores the failure of many national programmes run by the Centre for river conservation, preservation of wetlands, and water quality monitoring.
Q. Considering statement (A) “Tests of Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers” as the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following becomes the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
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Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
It should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution. Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should follow sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph. Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A). Sentence (C) stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The phrase in the statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue for the conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed is, BDFAEC. Since, statement (C) is the last sentence in the rearranged paragraph, option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
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Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
It should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution. Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should follow sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph. Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A). Sentence (C) stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The phrase in the statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue for the conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed is, BDFAEC. Since, statement (C) is the last sentence in the rearranged paragraph, option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Question 3 of 15
3. Question
Directions (1-3): Given below are six sentences (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) and (F). Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph. (A) Tests of Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers.
(B) The finding of the Central Pollution Control Board that the number of critically polluted segments of India’s rivers has risen to 351 from 302 two years ago is a strong indictment of the departments responsible for environmental protection.
(C) Their problems are worsened by the poor infrastructure available in a large number of cities and towns located near rivers. It is notable that these results come from a CPCB audit that was carried out at the instance of the National Green Tribunal.
(D) The data show that the plethora of laws enacted to regulate waste management and protect water quality are simply not working.
(E) The failed efforts to control pollution are all too evident in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam, which account for a third of the degraded river segments.
(F) The study also underscores the failure of many national programmes run by the Centre for river conservation, preservation of wetlands, and water quality monitoring.
Q. Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive statements after the rearrangement?
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Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution. It should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution. Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented properly. Since, statements (B) and (D) forms a perfect pair, option (e) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
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Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution. It should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution. Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented properly. Since, statements (B) and (D) forms a perfect pair, option (e) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Question 4 of 15
4. Question
Directions (4-8): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the context of the paragraph.
(A) Not surprisingly, the rupee weakened past the 74-mark to the U.S. dollar for the first time ever after the news of the RBI holding rates steady hit the markets.
(B) The consensus on the street was that the RBI would raise rates by at least 25 basis points to support the rupee, with some even predicting a hike of 50 basis points. (C) The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.
(D) In 1947, the rupee-dollar rate was at Rs.3.30. The devaluation in 1966 raised it to Rs.7.50, reaching Rs.32.4 by 1995.
(E) The decision to stand pat comes even as the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, indicating that rates could go up in the coming months.
(F) Stocks, which have been on a downtrend since September, also took a hit on Friday while bond yields fell.
Q. Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.” as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following fails to become the part of the coherent paragraph?
Correct
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
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The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Directions (4-8): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the context of the paragraph.
(A) Not surprisingly, the rupee weakened past the 74-mark to the U.S. dollar for the first time ever after the news of the RBI holding rates steady hit the markets.
(B) The consensus on the street was that the RBI would raise rates by at least 25 basis points to support the rupee, with some even predicting a hike of 50 basis points. (C) The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.
(D) In 1947, the rupee-dollar rate was at Rs.3.30. The devaluation in 1966 raised it to Rs.7.50, reaching Rs.32.4 by 1995.
(E) The decision to stand pat comes even as the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, indicating that rates could go up in the coming months.
(F) Stocks, which have been on a downtrend since September, also took a hit on Friday while bond yields fell.
Q. Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.” as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which one among the following can consecutively follow the last statement after the rearrangement (excluding the incoherent one)?
Correct
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
Among the given options, the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are irrelevant and out of context and don’t gel well with the last sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Only the option (d) is the most relevant option which gels well with the last sentence of the coherent paragraph i.e., F.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Hence, the option (d) is the correct answer.
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The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
Among the given options, the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are irrelevant and out of context and don’t gel well with the last sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Only the option (d) is the most relevant option which gels well with the last sentence of the coherent paragraph i.e., F.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Hence, the option (d) is the correct answer.
Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Directions (4-8): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the context of the paragraph.
(A) Not surprisingly, the rupee weakened past the 74-mark to the U.S. dollar for the first time ever after the news of the RBI holding rates steady hit the markets.
(B) The consensus on the street was that the RBI would raise rates by at least 25 basis points to support the rupee, with some even predicting a hike of 50 basis points. (C) The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.
(D) In 1947, the rupee-dollar rate was at Rs.3.30. The devaluation in 1966 raised it to Rs.7.50, reaching Rs.32.4 by 1995.
(E) The decision to stand pat comes even as the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, indicating that rates could go up in the coming months.
(F) Stocks, which have been on a downtrend since September, also took a hit on Friday while bond yields fell.
Q. Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive statements after the rearrangement?
Correct
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Clearly, E-B is a consecutive sequence while others are not. Hence, the correct answer is the option (c).
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The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Clearly, E-B is a consecutive sequence while others are not. Hence, the correct answer is the option (c).
Question 7 of 15
7. Question
Directions (4-8): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the context of the paragraph.
(A) Not surprisingly, the rupee weakened past the 74-mark to the U.S. dollar for the first time ever after the news of the RBI holding rates steady hit the markets.
(B) The consensus on the street was that the RBI would raise rates by at least 25 basis points to support the rupee, with some even predicting a hike of 50 basis points. (C) The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.
(D) In 1947, the rupee-dollar rate was at Rs.3.30. The devaluation in 1966 raised it to Rs.7.50, reaching Rs.32.4 by 1995.
(E) The decision to stand pat comes even as the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, indicating that rates could go up in the coming months.
(F) Stocks, which have been on a downtrend since September, also took a hit on Friday while bond yields fell.
Q. Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.” as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, identify the correct sequence of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph (excluding the incoherent one).
Correct
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (a).
Incorrect
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (a).
Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Directions (4-8): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the context of the paragraph.
(A) Not surprisingly, the rupee weakened past the 74-mark to the U.S. dollar for the first time ever after the news of the RBI holding rates steady hit the markets.
(B) The consensus on the street was that the RBI would raise rates by at least 25 basis points to support the rupee, with some even predicting a hike of 50 basis points. (C) The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.
(D) In 1947, the rupee-dollar rate was at Rs.3.30. The devaluation in 1966 raised it to Rs.7.50, reaching Rs.32.4 by 1995.
(E) The decision to stand pat comes even as the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, indicating that rates could go up in the coming months.
(F) Stocks, which have been on a downtrend since September, also took a hit on Friday while bond yields fell.
Q. Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.” as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, which of the following statement should be FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement? (excluding the incoherent sentence).
Correct
The fourth sentence after the rearrangement is the sentence (A).
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
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The fourth sentence after the rearrangement is the sentence (A).
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’ So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)). When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now, we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on the stocks and bond yields.
Among the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F) because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So, the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally, the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
Question 9 of 15
9. Question
Directions (9-13): In the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of words that will fill the given blanks to make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent.
Q. India’s financial sector is facing considerable challenges with high non-performing assets and slow _________[I]________ and repair of corporate balance sheets testing the ___________[II]__________ of the banking system and holding back growth, the IMF today said.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
(A) indolence (D) ardour
(B) anomaly (E) resilience
(C) deleveraging (F) mirth
Correct
Indolence: avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Deleveraging: reduce the level of one’s debt by rapidly selling one’s assets.
Ardour: great enthusiasm or passion
Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
Mirth: amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
In the given blanks, only “deleveraging” and “resilience” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
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Indolence: avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Deleveraging: reduce the level of one’s debt by rapidly selling one’s assets.
Ardour: great enthusiasm or passion
Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
Mirth: amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
In the given blanks, only “deleveraging” and “resilience” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Directions (9-13): In the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of words that will fill the given blanks to make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent.
Q. The IFC lays out a comprehensive approach to the financial sector which replaces __________[I]__________ regulations and drafts new regulations to cover various aspects of the financial sector including banking, pensions, insurance and securities. To address the issues of information ________[II]_________ and unfair contract terms when consumers choose a financial product, the IFC had recommended that a financial redress agency be established.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
(A) contiguous (D) asymmetry
(B) archaic (E) rosette
(C) despot (F) jettison
Correct
Contiguous: sharing a common border; touching.
Archaic: very old or old-fashioned
Despot: a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.
Asymmetry: lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.
Rosette: an object or arrangement resembling a rose
Jettison: abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).
In the given blanks, only “archaic” and “asymmetry” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
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Contiguous: sharing a common border; touching.
Archaic: very old or old-fashioned
Despot: a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.
Asymmetry: lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.
Rosette: an object or arrangement resembling a rose
Jettison: abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).
In the given blanks, only “archaic” and “asymmetry” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Question 11 of 15
11. Question
Directions (9-13): In the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of words that will fill the given blanks to make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent.
Q11. It is difficult not to _________[I]_________ with activists who contend that the amendments pose a threat to the freedom and autonomy of Information Commissions at the Central and State levels. The Central Information Commissioner, the corresponding authorities in the States and other Information Commissioners at both levels are __________[II]____________ functionaries vested with the power to review the decisions of public information officers in government departments, institutions and bodies.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
(A) concur (D) mercurial
(B) debonair (E) statutory
(C) craven (F) ingratiated
Correct
Concur: be of the same opinion; agree.
Debonair: (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
Craven: contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
Mercurial: subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
Statutory: required, permitted, or enacted by statute
Ingratiated: bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
In the given blanks, only “concur” and “statutory” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
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Concur: be of the same opinion; agree.
Debonair: (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
Craven: contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
Mercurial: subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
Statutory: required, permitted, or enacted by statute
Ingratiated: bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
In the given blanks, only “concur” and “statutory” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Directions (9-13): In the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of words that will fill the given blanks to make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent.
Q12. A decade after the first successful mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its _________[I]________, Chandrayaan-2, to further explore the earth’s natural satellite. The launch by itself is a huge achievement considering that it is the first operational flight of the __________[II]__________ developed Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mark-III) to send up satellites weighing up to four tonnes.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
(A) clement (D) indigenously
(B) sequel (E) incipiently
(C) pecuniary (F) throngly
Correct
Clement: (of weather) mild
Sequel: something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Pecuniary: relating to or consisting of money.
Indigenously: originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country
Incipient: Incipient means something is in an early stage of existence
In the given blanks, only “sequel” and “indigenously” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
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Clement: (of weather) mild
Sequel: something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Pecuniary: relating to or consisting of money.
Indigenously: originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country
Incipient: Incipient means something is in an early stage of existence
In the given blanks, only “sequel” and “indigenously” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Directions (9-13): In the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of words that will fill the given blanks to make the paragraph grammatically correct and contextually coherent.
Q13. In the past, a tour of the West Indies was ________[I]_________ the toughest endeavour for any cricketer. Reputations were either enhanced or lost and fractures seemed imminent in the battles against the fiery fast bowlers, while the crowds requested the perfume-ball, a ________[II]_________ for a nasty bouncer.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
(A) hindered (D) ponder
(B) concealed (E) babble
(C) deemed (F) euphemism
Correct
Hindered: make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen
Concealed: kept secret; hidden
Deemed: regard or consider in a specified way
Ponder: think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
Babble: talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way
Euphemism: a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
In the given blanks, only “deemed” and “euphemism” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
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Hindered: make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen
Concealed: kept secret; hidden
Deemed: regard or consider in a specified way
Ponder: think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
Babble: talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way
Euphemism: a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
In the given blanks, only “deemed” and “euphemism” fit perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Directions (14-15): In each of the following questions given below, a sentence is given with some bold words which may contain errors. Below each of the sentences, a table is given with two columns in which column ‘A’ contains the list of bold words, and in column ‘B’ the suggested corrections are listed. You have to choose the best alternate among the four given options. If no correction is required against the given bold words, mark (e) .i.e. “None of the above” as your answer.
Q. The present lineage of the banks under the Prompt corrective Action framework having liquidity surplus on the one hand, and other financial institutions grappling with a shortage of cash on the other, highlights the lack of attention to the probable outcomes of the PCA norms.
COLOUMN A
(1) lineage
(2) Liquidity
(3) Shortage
(4)Probable
COLOUMN B
(5) Situation
(6) Fluidity
(7) Breakage
(8) Respectable
Correct
The sentence is trying to convey that lack of attention to the probable outcomes of the PCA (Prompt Corrective Action framework) norms lead to the conditions of liquidity surplus with banks on the one hand and shortage of cash with other financial institutions.Lineage means direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree and hence is out of context and therefore option (b) is the correct choice for the given question.
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The sentence is trying to convey that lack of attention to the probable outcomes of the PCA (Prompt Corrective Action framework) norms lead to the conditions of liquidity surplus with banks on the one hand and shortage of cash with other financial institutions.Lineage means direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree and hence is out of context and therefore option (b) is the correct choice for the given question.
Question 15 of 15
15. Question
Directions (14-15): In each of the following questions given below, a sentence is given with some bold words which may contain errors. Below each of the sentences, a table is given with two columns in which column ‘A’ contains the list of bold words, and in column ‘B’ the suggested corrections are listed. You have to choose the best alternate among the four given options. If no correction is required against the given bold words, mark (e) .i.e. “None of the above” as your answer.
Q15. A steep fall in the penchants of Robusta coffee during the harvest season and low production owing to climate change are bewildering coffee growers in south India, a major coffee cultivating region in the country.
COLOUMN A
(1) Penchants
(2) Harvest
(3) Bewildering
(4) Cultivating
COLOUMN B
(5) Price
(6) Hardest
(7) Worrying
(8) Enumerating
Correct
The sentence is trying to convey that the coffee farmers of south India are worried because the climate change has badly affected the production of coffee.
Bewildering- confusing or perplexing.
Penchants- a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Therefore, to adhere to the context of the sentence “penchants” should be replaced by “price” and “bewildering” should be replaced by “worrying”. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
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The sentence is trying to convey that the coffee farmers of south India are worried because the climate change has badly affected the production of coffee.
Bewildering- confusing or perplexing.
Penchants- a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Therefore, to adhere to the context of the sentence “penchants” should be replaced by “price” and “bewildering” should be replaced by “worrying”. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
