English Quizzes For ESIC- UDC, Steno, MTS Prelims 2022: 24th March

Directions (1-5): There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

The President of the Republic of India is the 1) ________________ of the Indian state, and commander in chief of all the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is indirectly 2) _______________ by the directly elected members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, and the legislative assemblies of the states and union territories of India. The President of India has been granted the responsibility and authority to 3) _________________ the Constitution.

Legislative powers enjoyed by the President of India:
The President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
A bill that has been passed by both the houses of the parliament can become a law only if it receives the president. (Subject to limitations)
The President of India has the power to 4) __________________ 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have made extraordinary accomplishments in the fields of science, art, literature and social service.
The President has the power to send a bill back to the parliament unless it is a money bill or constitutional 5) ______________________ bill.

Q1.

(a) zealot
(b) calibre
(c) anomaly
(d) head
(e) None of the above

Q2.

(a) elected
(b) quelled
(c) deface
(d) floundered
(e) None of the above

Q3.

(a) abduct
(b) protect
(c) jeopardize
(d) assuage
(e) None of the above

Q4.

(a) nominate
(b) elucidate
(c) condone
(d) embroil
(e) None of the above

Q5.

(a) summit
(b) oblique
(c) artifice
(d) amendment
(e) None of the above

Directions (6-10): Choose the antonyms for the words given in bold from the given options.

Q6. Reverence

(a) Disrespect
(b) Civilized
(c) Applaud
(d) Parasite
(e) None of these

Q7. Juvenile

(a) Devoted
(b) Antiquated
(c) Spirited
(d) Divorce
(e) None of these

Q8. Camouflage

(a) Corrupt
(b) Vibrate
(c) Reveal
(d) Steady
(e) None of these

Q9. Ferocious

(a) Gentle
(b) Abomination
(c) Frugal
(d) Ethic
(e) None of these

Q10. Adversity

(a) Unattractive
(b) Prosperity
(c) Asset
(d) Nonchalant
(e) None of these

Directions (11-15): In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These words may or may not be in their correct position. Following each sentence four sequences are provided. Select the sequence of the words which will make the given sentence contextually meaningful. If the words are correct at their current position, then choose ‘no rearrangement required’ as your answer.

Q11. As its troops have gotten conspiracy (A) down in Ukraine, the Russian government has been fuelling (B) a bogged (C) theory on social media about the purpose of US-funded biolabs (D) in Ukraine.

(a) no rearrangement required
(b) ABDC
(c) BDCA
(d) CBAD
(e) CBDA

Q12. Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco, under soaring (A) from the West to boost output amid pressure (B) prices, pledged on Sunday to hike profits (C) by around 50% this year as it reported a doubling in 2021 investments (D).

(a) CBDA
(b) CDBA
(c) BADC
(d) no rearrangement required
(e) CBDA

Q13. Hong Kong announced Monday that it would lift (A) flight bans and shorten quarantine (B) requirements after two years of tough Covid restrictions (C) that have hurt the city’s economy and standing among global (D) business.

(a) DBCA
(b) no rearrangement required
(c) DBAC
(d) CDBA
(e) ABDC

Q14. Chilean leftist Gabriel Boric, 36, was democracy (A) in as president on Friday, marking the sworn (B) shift in the Andean country’s politics since its return to sharpest (C) three decades ago after the bloody dictatorship (D) of General Augusto Pinochet.

(a) BCAD
(b) DBAC
(c) CBDA
(d) ADBC
(e) no rearrangement required

Q15. Civilian besieged (A) continue to mount (B) as a result of Russian attacks on Ukraine, and the casualties (C) city of Mariupol has refused to surrender (D) despite constant bombardment.

(a) CBDA
(b) BCDA
(c) DCBA
(d) CBAD
(e) no rearrangement required

Solutions

S1. Ans (d)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is head.
It means someone who leads or is in charge of an organization or group, or this position of leadership.
Anomaly- something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Calibre- the quality of someone’s character or the level of their ability.
Zealot- someone who is uncompromising and fanatical about an ideal.

S2. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is elected.
It means choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
Quell- put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
Flounder- struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water.
Deface- spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.

S3. Ans (b)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is protect.
It means keep safe from harm or injury.
Abduct- take (someone) away illegally by force or deception; kidnap.
Jeopardize- put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Assuage- make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

S4. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is nominate.
It means appoint to a job or position.
Elucidate: to make clear.
Condone: accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).
Embroil: involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

S5. Ans (d)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is amendment.
It means a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Summit- the highest point of a hill or mountain.
Oblique- neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line; slanting.
Artifice- clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.

S6. Ans (a)
Sol. The antonym of Reverence (deep respect for someone or something) is Disrespect. It means lack of respect or courtesy.
Civilized- polite and well-mannered.
Applaud- show strong approval of (a person or action); praise.
Parasite- an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense.

S7. Ans (b)
Sol. The antonym of Juvenile (for or relating to young people) is Antiquated. It means old-fashioned or outdated.
Devoted- very loving or loyal.
Spirited- full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
Divorce- separate or dissociate (something) from something else, typically with an undesirable effect.

S8. Ans (c)
Sol. The antonym of Camouflage (hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage) is Reveal. It means make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Corrupt- cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
Vibrate- move continuously and rapidly to and fro.
Steady- firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

S9. Ans (a)
Sol. The antonym of Ferocious (savagely fierce, cruel, or violent) is Gentle. It means having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.
Abomination- a thing that causes disgust or loathing.
Frugal- sparing or economical as regards money or food.
Ethic- a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct.

S10. Ans (b)
Sol. The antonym of Adversity (a difficult or unpleasant situation) is Prosperity. It means success or the state of success, especially financial or material success.
Unattractive- not pleasing or appealing to look at.
Asset- a useful or valuable thing or person.
Nonchalant- (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

S11. Ans (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is CBAD.
The sentence, hence, formed is: As its troops have gotten bogged (C) down in Ukraine, the Russian government has been fuelling (B) a conspiracy (A) theory on social media about the purpose of US-funded biolabs (D) in Ukraine.

S12. Ans (c)
Sol. The correct sequence is BADC.
The sentence, hence, formed is: Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco, under pressure (B) from the West to boost output amid soaring (A) prices, pledged on Sunday to hike investments (D) by around 50% this year as it reported a doubling in 2021 profits (C).

S13. Ans (b)
Sol. The sentence is correct as it is.

S14. Ans (a)
Sol. The correct sequence is BCAD.
The sentence, hence, formed is: Chilean leftist Gabriel Boric, 36, was sworn (B) in as president on Friday, marking the sharpest (C) shift in the Andean country’s politics since its return to democracy (A) three decades ago after the bloody dictatorship (D) of General Augusto Pinochet.

S15. Ans (d)
Sol. The correct sequence is CBAD.
The sentence, hence, formed is: Civilian casualties (C) continue to mount (B) as a result of Russian attacks on Ukraine, and the besieged (A) city of Mariupol has refused to surrender (D) despite constant bombardment.