IBPS PO Mains English Quiz
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Directions (1-6): Given below are four sentences which are divided into
several parts. Answer the following questions based on these given statements.
several parts. Answer the following questions based on these given statements.
[A] [1]
satisfy the grand plans of a master builder, or seen as / [2] exasperatingly
unable to make the best of opportunities / [3]that wise governments offered
them/ [4] they were either treated as lifeless objects that could be moved
around to
unable to make the best of opportunities / [3]that wise governments offered
them/ [4] they were either treated as lifeless objects that could be moved
around to
[B]
[1] economist is currently the Ford Foundation International / [2] Professor of
Economics at the US-based / [3] born in Mumbai, the 58-year-old /[4] Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Economics at the US-based / [3] born in Mumbai, the 58-year-old /[4] Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
[C] [1] often displayed some insensitivity / [2] uplift—the poor / [3]
development economics has / [4] to those it aims to
[D] [1] the trio has redeveloped the field of / [2] researchers in
direct contact with the poor / [3] of new experimental methods that put / [4] development economics with the aid
direct contact with the poor / [3] of new experimental methods that put / [4] development economics with the aid
[E] [1]been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for Economics, Abhijit
Banerjee, Esther Duflo / [2]and Michael Kremer, have led a revolution that /
[3]the three development economists who have / [4]has overturned that status
quo
Banerjee, Esther Duflo / [2]and Michael Kremer, have led a revolution that /
[3]the three development economists who have / [4]has overturned that status
quo
Q1.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (A)?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (A)?
(a)
1432
1432
(b)
4123
4123
(c)
4231
4231
(d)
3412
3412
(e)
None of these
None of these
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3
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Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Rearrangement
Q2.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (D)?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (D)?
(a)
1432
1432
(b)
2143
2143
(c)
4213
4213
(d)
4231
4231
(e)
None of these.
None of these.
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3
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Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Rearrangement
Q3.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (B)?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (B)?
(a)
4123
4123
(b)
2143
2143
(c)
4231
4231
(d)
3124
3124
(e)
None of these
None of these
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3
3
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Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Rearrangement
Q4.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (C)?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (C)?
(a)
1432
1432
(b)
3142
3142
(c)
2413
2413
(d)
3124
3124
(e)
None of these.
None of these.
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3
3
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Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Rearrangement
Q5.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (E)?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the rearrangement of the
sentence (E)?
(a)
1432
1432
(b)
3142
3142
(c)
2413
2413
(d)
3124
3124
(e)
None of these.
None of these.
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3
3
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Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Rearrangement
Q6.
Rearrange the given four sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph and also choose the one which doesn’t match the theme of the passage
so formed.
Rearrange the given four sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph and also choose the one which doesn’t match the theme of the passage
so formed.
(a)
DBEA; C
DBEA; C
(b)
DCAE; B
DCAE; B
(c)
CAED; B
CAED; B
(d)
BACD; E
BACD; E
(e)
None of these.
None of these.
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3
3
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Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Rearrangement
Directions (7-10): In the
questions below a statement is given with two blanks in it. For each blank
three alternatives are provided in the columns. Choose the alternative from the
corresponding column that would fit the give blanks to make the given sentence
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful.
questions below a statement is given with two blanks in it. For each blank
three alternatives are provided in the columns. Choose the alternative from the
corresponding column that would fit the give blanks to make the given sentence
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful.
Q7.
The only
significant issue of debate is over the cause of the_________[I]_________, with
the World Bank largely echoing what the Centre’s economic
__________[II]___________ have been saying — that this is a cyclical slowdown, execrated
by global influences.
The only
significant issue of debate is over the cause of the_________[I]_________, with
the World Bank largely echoing what the Centre’s economic
__________[II]___________ have been saying — that this is a cyclical slowdown, execrated
by global influences.
[I] [II]
(A)
irascible (D)
loquacious
irascible (D)
loquacious
(B)
monologue (E)
consternations
monologue (E)
consternations
(C)
malaise (F)
mandarins
malaise (F)
mandarins
(a)
B-E
B-E
(b)
C-D
C-D
(c)
A-F
A-F
(d)
C-F
C-F
(e)
A-E
A-E
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filler
filler
Q8.
Asserting
that the weak financial sector is becoming a drag on momentum, with the
country’s banks yet to regain __________[I]___________from the depressing
burden of bad loans, the World Bank warned that non-banking financial
companies’ significant share in total credit and their linkages with banks
“pose broad-based _________[II]________ risks”.
Asserting
that the weak financial sector is becoming a drag on momentum, with the
country’s banks yet to regain __________[I]___________from the depressing
burden of bad loans, the World Bank warned that non-banking financial
companies’ significant share in total credit and their linkages with banks
“pose broad-based _________[II]________ risks”.
[I]
[II]
(A) vigour (D)
azure
azure
(B)
vitriolic (E)
contagion
vitriolic (E)
contagion
(C)
moribund (F)
askance
moribund (F)
askance
(a)
B-E
B-E
(b)
C-D
C-D
(c)
A-F
A-F
(d)
C-F
C-F
(e)
A-E
A-E
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QTags
filler
filler
Q9.
Released ahead of the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank, Ms. Gopinath in
the World Economic Outlook said that this __________[I]__________growth is a
consequence of rising trade barriers; and _________[II]_________uncertainty
surrounding trade and geopolitics.
Released ahead of the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank, Ms. Gopinath in
the World Economic Outlook said that this __________[I]__________growth is a
consequence of rising trade barriers; and _________[II]_________uncertainty
surrounding trade and geopolitics.
[I]
[II]
(A)
interminable (D)
despondent
interminable (D)
despondent
(B)
unobtrusive (E)
elevated
unobtrusive (E)
elevated
(C)
perpetual (F)
lurid
perpetual (F)
lurid
(a)
B-E
B-E
(b)
C-D
C-D
(c)
A-F
A-F
(d)
C-F
C-F
(e)
A-E
A-E
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filler
filler
Q10.
The
automobile industry is contracting owing also to _________[I]____________shocks,
such as disruptions from new emission standards in the euro area and China that
have had ________[II]_________effects.
The
automobile industry is contracting owing also to _________[I]____________shocks,
such as disruptions from new emission standards in the euro area and China that
have had ________[II]_________effects.
[I]
[II]
(A)
idiosyncratic (D) insouciance
idiosyncratic (D) insouciance
(B)
indigent (E)
mendacious
indigent (E)
mendacious
(C)
solicitous (F)
tenacious
solicitous (F)
tenacious
(a)
B-E
B-E
(b)
C-D
C-D
(c)
A-F
A-F
(d)
C-F
C-F
(e)
A-E
A-E
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3
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filler
filler
Directions (11-13): Read the
given passage and answer the following questions based on the passage.
given passage and answer the following questions based on the passage.
Scientists
recently spotted a gold-and-platinum factory in space, the remains of a massive
collision of stellar corpses. The precious elements were formed in a
“kilonova,” or an epic explosion that likely happened when two very
dense stars (called neutron stars) slammed into each other. A kilonova is an
even stronger type of explosion than the typical supernova that happens when
large stars blow up. The kilonova’s power comes from colliding superdense
neutron stars, where unusual physics reigns. These objects are the remnants of
large stars — once many times the mass of our sun — that exploded, leaving
behind a dense core. Although neutron stars are only the size of a city, their
mass is about 1.4 times that of our sun. Because they are so dense, when these
neutron stars collide, their echoes are visible across a large stretch of
space.
recently spotted a gold-and-platinum factory in space, the remains of a massive
collision of stellar corpses. The precious elements were formed in a
“kilonova,” or an epic explosion that likely happened when two very
dense stars (called neutron stars) slammed into each other. A kilonova is an
even stronger type of explosion than the typical supernova that happens when
large stars blow up. The kilonova’s power comes from colliding superdense
neutron stars, where unusual physics reigns. These objects are the remnants of
large stars — once many times the mass of our sun — that exploded, leaving
behind a dense core. Although neutron stars are only the size of a city, their
mass is about 1.4 times that of our sun. Because they are so dense, when these
neutron stars collide, their echoes are visible across a large stretch of
space.
Now,
scientists think they have spotted such a kilonova in previously gathered data
________________________(I)______________________. Astronomers spotted a burst
of ultrabright gamma-rays in the sky in August 2016, but they didn’t understand
initially what was going on.
Our photometry of the optical counterpart of GW170817 obtained by the Dark
Energy Camera exhibited many of the behaviors expected for a kilonova. The
transient was both redder and declined much faster than a typical supernova.
The object was initially blue, but quickly transitioned to red within a few
days. This indicated that the kilonova models suggesting multiple emission
components might offer the correct picture.
scientists think they have spotted such a kilonova in previously gathered data
________________________(I)______________________. Astronomers spotted a burst
of ultrabright gamma-rays in the sky in August 2016, but they didn’t understand
initially what was going on.
Our photometry of the optical counterpart of GW170817 obtained by the Dark
Energy Camera exhibited many of the behaviors expected for a kilonova. The
transient was both redder and declined much faster than a typical supernova.
The object was initially blue, but quickly transitioned to red within a few
days. This indicated that the kilonova models suggesting multiple emission
components might offer the correct picture.
Q11.
Why are the superdense neutron stars called as bizarre by the author?
Why are the superdense neutron stars called as bizarre by the author?
(a)
The echoes of collision are visible across a large stretch of the space.
The echoes of collision are visible across a large stretch of the space.
(b)
Mass of these objects is 1.4 times that of sun but size similar to that of a
city.
Mass of these objects is 1.4 times that of sun but size similar to that of a
city.
(c)
These objects are remnant of large stars which had dense core.
These objects are remnant of large stars which had dense core.
(d)
They are superhot and emit ultrabright gamma rays.
They are superhot and emit ultrabright gamma rays.
(e)
none of these
none of these
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q12.
Why was the counterpart of GW170817 termed kilonova?
Why was the counterpart of GW170817 termed kilonova?
(a)
The visible bright spot in the space
The visible bright spot in the space
(b)
The object rapidly transformed from blue to red
The object rapidly transformed from blue to red
(c)
The emission gamma rays was similar
The emission gamma rays was similar
(d)
Both (b) and (c)
Both (b) and (c)
(e)
none of these
none of these
L1Difficulty
3
3
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q13.
Which of the following phrases would fit in the blank [I] and from a
grammatically and contextually correct sentence?
Which of the following phrases would fit in the blank [I] and from a
grammatically and contextually correct sentence?
(a)
which explains the expansion of water bodies on earth
which explains the expansion of water bodies on earth
(b)
in the specific intervals of times
in the specific intervals of times
(c)
that had stumped observers at the time
that had stumped observers at the time
(d)
turns the galaxy in the next hemisphere
turns the galaxy in the next hemisphere
(e)
none of these
none of these
L1Difficulty
3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Directions (14-15): Read the given
passage and answer the following questions based on the passage.
passage and answer the following questions based on the passage.
The
oil market is in ferment once again with a great deal of uncertainty over
supplies. On Monday the United States announced that it would not extend beyond
May 1 the 180-day waiver it had granted to eight countries, including India, to
purchase oil from Iran. This caused the price of Brent crude oil to witness a
sudden jump to more than $75, from last week’s close of $71.97, as traders
expected the withdrawal of the waivers to adversely affect the supply of oil in
the market. It may, however, be hard to say for sure that the jump in the
price of oil this week, and over the last few months, marks a secular rise in
the price of the commodity. The entry of U.S. shale producers into the oil market
has put a lid on the price of oil as freely competing shale suppliers have been
happy to increase their output whenever oil prices rise significantly. Even
this week, the oil market has been torn between the news of the end to the
waivers granted to oil imports from Iran and competing news of the increased
supply of oil pouring into the market from the U.S. Higher oil prices also make
it profitable each time for members of OPEC to cheat on their commitments to
restrict supply. If India is to protect its interests in the ever-volatile
global oil market, the government will need to take steps to diversify its
supplier base and also work towards increasing domestic sources of energy
supplies. Opening up the renewable energy sector for more investments will also
help avoid over-dependence on oil from the global market to meet the country’s
ever-increasing energy needs.
oil market is in ferment once again with a great deal of uncertainty over
supplies. On Monday the United States announced that it would not extend beyond
May 1 the 180-day waiver it had granted to eight countries, including India, to
purchase oil from Iran. This caused the price of Brent crude oil to witness a
sudden jump to more than $75, from last week’s close of $71.97, as traders
expected the withdrawal of the waivers to adversely affect the supply of oil in
the market. It may, however, be hard to say for sure that the jump in the
price of oil this week, and over the last few months, marks a secular rise in
the price of the commodity. The entry of U.S. shale producers into the oil market
has put a lid on the price of oil as freely competing shale suppliers have been
happy to increase their output whenever oil prices rise significantly. Even
this week, the oil market has been torn between the news of the end to the
waivers granted to oil imports from Iran and competing news of the increased
supply of oil pouring into the market from the U.S. Higher oil prices also make
it profitable each time for members of OPEC to cheat on their commitments to
restrict supply. If India is to protect its interests in the ever-volatile
global oil market, the government will need to take steps to diversify its
supplier base and also work towards increasing domestic sources of energy
supplies. Opening up the renewable energy sector for more investments will also
help avoid over-dependence on oil from the global market to meet the country’s
ever-increasing energy needs.
Q14.
What has/have been the impacts of surge in oil prices?
What has/have been the impacts of surge in oil prices?
(a)
Elevated inflation and current account deficit.
Elevated inflation and current account deficit.
(b)
The entering of Iran shale producers into the global market.
The entering of Iran shale producers into the global market.
(c)
No restriction over the supply of oil by OPEC members.
No restriction over the supply of oil by OPEC members.
(d)
Both (b) and (c)
Both (b) and (c)
(e)
None of these
None of these
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3
3
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q15.
How has the entry of US shale producers affected?
How has the entry of US shale producers affected?
(a)
Exportation of subsidized oil to the allies of US
Exportation of subsidized oil to the allies of US
(b)
Increase in the competition leading to better quality oil production
Increase in the competition leading to better quality oil production
(c)
Diminution in the prices of the oil impacting the avaricious shale producers
Diminution in the prices of the oil impacting the avaricious shale producers
(d)
OPEC countries restricting the supply of US products into their country
OPEC countries restricting the supply of US products into their country
(e)
None of these
None of these
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3
3
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Solutions
S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Reading the sentence we can see that the sentence is
discussing about government’s efforts in favour of someone/ something. So, the
sentence will begin from [4]. Following [4] will be [1] which adds meaning to
[4] as [1] explains what ‘they’ were used for. Then [2] will be the next phrase
as [1] and [2] both give examples. Following [2] is [3]. Thus 4123 will be
arrangement. Hence, option (b) will be the correct answer choice.
discussing about government’s efforts in favour of someone/ something. So, the
sentence will begin from [4]. Following [4] will be [1] which adds meaning to
[4] as [1] explains what ‘they’ were used for. Then [2] will be the next phrase
as [1] and [2] both give examples. Following [2] is [3]. Thus 4123 will be
arrangement. Hence, option (b) will be the correct answer choice.
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The beginning phrase will be [1] as none other phrase can be
used. [1] discusses about a trio who has redeveloped some kind of field which
is mentioned in the [4], so [4] will follow [1]. Then [3] will follow [4] as it
explains how the trio redeveloped i.e. by the use of new technology which is
mentioned in the [3]. Last phrase will be [2]. Hence, the correct arrangement
sequence will be 1432. Thus, the correct option is (a).
used. [1] discusses about a trio who has redeveloped some kind of field which
is mentioned in the [4], so [4] will follow [1]. Then [3] will follow [4] as it
explains how the trio redeveloped i.e. by the use of new technology which is
mentioned in the [3]. Last phrase will be [2]. Hence, the correct arrangement
sequence will be 1432. Thus, the correct option is (a).
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. [3] will be the first phrase which gives the introduction of
a person. The following phrase will be [1] as it adds meaning to [3]. Then, out
of [2] and [4], [2] will follow [1] as choosing [2] be the last phrase will
make the sentence incomplete. Hence the arrangement will be 3124. Hence, the
correct answer choice will be (d).
a person. The following phrase will be [1] as it adds meaning to [3]. Then, out
of [2] and [4], [2] will follow [1] as choosing [2] be the last phrase will
make the sentence incomplete. Hence the arrangement will be 3124. Hence, the
correct answer choice will be (d).
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. [1], [2] and [3]; all can be the beginning phrase, but from
the given phrases choosing [1] and [2] will the sentence structure absurd. So,
[3] will be the beginning phrase. Following [3] will be [1] which then be
followed by [4]. Thus, the sentence arrangement will be 3142. Hence, the
correct answer choice be (b).
the given phrases choosing [1] and [2] will the sentence structure absurd. So,
[3] will be the beginning phrase. Following [3] will be [1] which then be
followed by [4]. Thus, the sentence arrangement will be 3142. Hence, the
correct answer choice be (b).
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. From the given phrases [3] will be the beginning phrase
because all other phrases have connectors as the first word. [3] explains about
three economists. [3] will be followed by [1] as it gives the name of first two
economist. Then [2] will be the next phrase as [2] gives the name of the third
economists. Thus, the rearrangement will be 3124. Hence, the correct answer
choice will be (d).
because all other phrases have connectors as the first word. [3] explains about
three economists. [3] will be followed by [1] as it gives the name of first two
economist. Then [2] will be the next phrase as [2] gives the name of the third
economists. Thus, the rearrangement will be 3124. Hence, the correct answer
choice will be (d).
S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. The rearranged sentences when read explain about three
economists have been awarded Noble. These economists are mentioned in (E). But
it can’t be the first statement as talks about change of some ‘status quo’.
When read, we can infer that (E) is talking about the change in the position of
poor which are mentioned in (C). So, (C) will be the first statement. Following
(C) will be (A) as it explains the example of the statement mentioned in (C).
Out of (E) and (C), (E) will be the next statement as it names the economists
who are then mentioned in (D). (B) fails to become part of the rearrangement as
it discusses about some economists, but we are not given the name of that
economist. Thus, rearrangement will be CAED. Hence, the correct answer choice
is (c).
economists have been awarded Noble. These economists are mentioned in (E). But
it can’t be the first statement as talks about change of some ‘status quo’.
When read, we can infer that (E) is talking about the change in the position of
poor which are mentioned in (C). So, (C) will be the first statement. Following
(C) will be (A) as it explains the example of the statement mentioned in (C).
Out of (E) and (C), (E) will be the next statement as it names the economists
who are then mentioned in (D). (B) fails to become part of the rearrangement as
it discusses about some economists, but we are not given the name of that
economist. Thus, rearrangement will be CAED. Hence, the correct answer choice
is (c).
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The given sentence discusses about the problem of slowdown in
the economy. So, from the given options (C) would go in the blank [I]. As for
[II], ‘mandarins’ which is used as a synonym for official, will fit.
the economy. So, from the given options (C) would go in the blank [I]. As for
[II], ‘mandarins’ which is used as a synonym for official, will fit.
Irascible: having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
Monologue: a long, tedious speech by one person during a
conversation.
conversation.
Malaise: a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose
exact cause is difficult to identify.
exact cause is difficult to identify.
Loquacious: tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Consternations: a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at
something unexpected.
something unexpected.
Hence, option (d) is correct answer choice.
S8. Ans. (e)
Sol.
For the blank [I], ‘moribund’ would be contextually incorrect and
‘vitriolic’ does not fit in as per the theme of the sentence. For [II] ‘contagion’ will fit.
‘vitriolic’ does not fit in as per the theme of the sentence. For [II] ‘contagion’ will fit.
Vigour: effort, energy, and enthusiasm.
Vitriolic: filled with bitter criticism or malice.
Moribund: (of a thing) in terminal decline; lacking vitality or
vigour.
vigour.
Azure: a bright blue colour.
Contagion: the spreading of a harmful idea or practice.
Askance: with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
Hence, the correct answer choice is (e).
S9. Ans. (a)
Sol.
The sentence is discussing about either increase or decrease in
the growth. But the two factors given in the end of the sentence proves that
the growth is decreasing. Thus, option (B) fits in blank [I]. (E) will fit both
grammatically and contextually in [II].
the growth. But the two factors given in the end of the sentence proves that
the growth is decreasing. Thus, option (B) fits in blank [I]. (E) will fit both
grammatically and contextually in [II].
Interminable: endless or apparently endless (often used
hyperbolically).
hyperbolically).
Unobtrusive: not conspicuous or attracting attention.
Perpetual: never ending or changing.
Despondent: in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
Elevated: (of a level or amount) higher or greater than normal.
Lurid: unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a
harsh or unnatural effect.
harsh or unnatural effect.
Hence, correct answer choice is (a).
S10. Ans. (c)
Sol.
Idiosyncratic: relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Indigent: poor; needy.
Solicitous: characterized by or showing interest or concern.
Insouciance: casual lack of concern; indifference.
Mendacious: not telling the truth; lying.
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or
adhering closely.
adhering closely.
Hence, the correct answer choice is option (c).
S11. Ans. (b)
Sol. All the options given are somewhat linked to the neutron
stars and are mentioned in the passage. But the correct answer of the question
is option (b). Refer to the lines “The kilonova’s power comes from colliding
superdense neutron stars, where unusual physics reigns. These objects are the
remnants of large stars — once many times the mass of our sun — that exploded,
leaving behind a dense core. Although neutron stars are only the size of a city,
their mass is about 1.4 times that of our sun. Because they are so dense, when
these neutron stars collide, their echoes are visible across a large stretch of
space.” From these lines we can infer that neutron stars are the remnant of
large stars but the bizarre thing is that these are 1.4 times the mass of the
sun but their size is that of a normal city. Other options are the properties
of the stars. Hence, option (b) is correct answer choice.
stars and are mentioned in the passage. But the correct answer of the question
is option (b). Refer to the lines “The kilonova’s power comes from colliding
superdense neutron stars, where unusual physics reigns. These objects are the
remnants of large stars — once many times the mass of our sun — that exploded,
leaving behind a dense core. Although neutron stars are only the size of a city,
their mass is about 1.4 times that of our sun. Because they are so dense, when
these neutron stars collide, their echoes are visible across a large stretch of
space.” From these lines we can infer that neutron stars are the remnant of
large stars but the bizarre thing is that these are 1.4 times the mass of the
sun but their size is that of a normal city. Other options are the properties
of the stars. Hence, option (b) is correct answer choice.
S12. Ans. (d)
Sol. From the lines given in third paragraph “The transient was
both redder and declined much faster than a typical supernova. The object was
initially blue, but quickly transitioned to red within a few days.” Option (b)
is correct. Option (c) is correct because of the lines “Astronomers spotted a
burst of ultrabright gamma-rays in the sky in August 2016, but they didn’t
understand initially what was going on.” As for option (a) it is not mentioned
in the passage. Hence, option (d) is correct answer choice.
both redder and declined much faster than a typical supernova. The object was
initially blue, but quickly transitioned to red within a few days.” Option (b)
is correct. Option (c) is correct because of the lines “Astronomers spotted a
burst of ultrabright gamma-rays in the sky in August 2016, but they didn’t
understand initially what was going on.” As for option (a) it is not mentioned
in the passage. Hence, option (d) is correct answer choice.
S13. Ans. (c)
Sol. The passage is about the neutron stars and their collision.
From the given options (b) and (d) will not fit in the blank grammatically.
Option (a) is contextually incorrect as nowhere in the passage is the link
between earth and collision of the stars mentioned. Thus, option (c) becomes
right answer choice. Moreover, it adds meaning to the given sentence. Hence,
option (c) becomes correct answer choice.
From the given options (b) and (d) will not fit in the blank grammatically.
Option (a) is contextually incorrect as nowhere in the passage is the link
between earth and collision of the stars mentioned. Thus, option (c) becomes
right answer choice. Moreover, it adds meaning to the given sentence. Hence,
option (c) becomes correct answer choice.
S14. Ans. (c)
Sol. As per the lines “Higher oil prices also make it profitable
each time for members of OPEC to cheat on their commitments to restrict
supply.” Option (c) is correct answer. Option (a) and (b) are not mentioned in
the passage. Hence, option (c) is correct answer choice.
each time for members of OPEC to cheat on their commitments to restrict
supply.” Option (c) is correct answer. Option (a) and (b) are not mentioned in
the passage. Hence, option (c) is correct answer choice.
S15. Ans. (c)
Sol. The line “The entry of U.S. shale producers into the oil
market has put a lid on the price of oil as freely competing shale suppliers
have been happy to increase their output whenever oil prices rise
significantly.” forms the option (c) correct. Other options are not mentioned
in the passage. Hence, option (c) is correct answer choice.
market has put a lid on the price of oil as freely competing shale suppliers
have been happy to increase their output whenever oil prices rise
significantly.” forms the option (c) correct. Other options are not mentioned
in the passage. Hence, option (c) is correct answer choice.
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