IBPS PO Mains English Quiz
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Directions (1-5): Each of the
following questions has a paragraph from which one sentence/clause/phrase has
been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the
paragraph in the most appropriate/coherent way.
following questions has a paragraph from which one sentence/clause/phrase has
been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the
paragraph in the most appropriate/coherent way.
Q1.
_________________________ of Gabriela Moura, a student from Paraisópolis, a
favela in the city of São Paulo, and Roberto Inglese, a lawyer from the
prosperous neighbourhood of Morumbi. But on October 7th the two paulistanos
were united in their choice for Brazil’s president: Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right
former army captain.
_________________________ of Gabriela Moura, a student from Paraisópolis, a
favela in the city of São Paulo, and Roberto Inglese, a lawyer from the
prosperous neighbourhood of Morumbi. But on October 7th the two paulistanos
were united in their choice for Brazil’s president: Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right
former army captain.
(a) Such
sentiments have brought Mr Bolsonaro to the verge
sentiments have brought Mr Bolsonaro to the verge
(b) At the
heart
heart
(c) It took
178 years before a person
178 years before a person
(d) A steep
hill and a concrete wall divide the worlds
hill and a concrete wall divide the worlds
(e) Jamal
Khashoggi’s disappearance and the crumbling
Khashoggi’s disappearance and the crumbling
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Q2. Reserve
Bank of India retained its policy interest rate at 6.5% yesterday, making it an
outlier among Asian central banks facing similar challenges. __________________________________________________________.
The BSE Sensex ended yesterday at 34,376.99 points, lower by 2.25%. During the
week it fell 5.11%, the largest weekly fall in 31 months. The rupee closed at
74.23 against the US dollar yesterday. It’s fallen more than 14% since January,
making it the worst performer among major Asian currencies. Yet, RBI didn’t
raise interest rate to defend the rupee.
Bank of India retained its policy interest rate at 6.5% yesterday, making it an
outlier among Asian central banks facing similar challenges. __________________________________________________________.
The BSE Sensex ended yesterday at 34,376.99 points, lower by 2.25%. During the
week it fell 5.11%, the largest weekly fall in 31 months. The rupee closed at
74.23 against the US dollar yesterday. It’s fallen more than 14% since January,
making it the worst performer among major Asian currencies. Yet, RBI didn’t
raise interest rate to defend the rupee.
(a) It has
shown up in an outflow this year of foreign portfolio investment.
shown up in an outflow this year of foreign portfolio investment.
(b) Domestic
factors seem under control.
factors seem under control.
(c) There is
dissonance between RBI’s outlook and recent events in financial markets.
dissonance between RBI’s outlook and recent events in financial markets.
(d)
According to RBI inflation in key food items remains “exceptionally soft at
this juncture.”
According to RBI inflation in key food items remains “exceptionally soft at
this juncture.”
(e) None of
these
these
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Q3. Modi
came to power with one major foreign policy goal: to deal with the China
problem. The China problem is simply that India’s northern neighbour presides
over an economy five times India’s and is not particularly friendly. _________________________________________________________________________-,
balance Chinese power by cultivating the US, Japan, Australia and Vietnam, and
stiffen India’s stance on border negotiations. Along the way, he tried to shame
Beijing over its veto of UN sanctions on Pakistani terrorists and its blocking
of India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership. He also snubbed President Xi
Jinping over the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
came to power with one major foreign policy goal: to deal with the China
problem. The China problem is simply that India’s northern neighbour presides
over an economy five times India’s and is not particularly friendly. _________________________________________________________________________-,
balance Chinese power by cultivating the US, Japan, Australia and Vietnam, and
stiffen India’s stance on border negotiations. Along the way, he tried to shame
Beijing over its veto of UN sanctions on Pakistani terrorists and its blocking
of India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership. He also snubbed President Xi
Jinping over the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
(a)
Non-alignment would have made things easier with China
Non-alignment would have made things easier with China
(b) India
assured China it would not intervene in the Maldives.
assured China it would not intervene in the Maldives.
(c) First,
Doklam had been no victory at all, as China bolstered its military presence
Doklam had been no victory at all, as China bolstered its military presence
(d) The Modi
solution was to increase India’s visibility internationally
solution was to increase India’s visibility internationally
(e) None of
these
these
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Q4.
____________________, Maine Senator Susan Collins waited until the final words
of her more than 30-minute floor speech Friday to announce her intention to
vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Moments after she
finished, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin used the less elevated platform of
Twitter to say that he, too, will vote to confirm.
____________________, Maine Senator Susan Collins waited until the final words
of her more than 30-minute floor speech Friday to announce her intention to
vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Moments after she
finished, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin used the less elevated platform of
Twitter to say that he, too, will vote to confirm.
(a) That is
a low thought but this was very much on,
a low thought but this was very much on,
(b) With no
small sense of the dramatic moment,
small sense of the dramatic moment,
(c) With
Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski defecting for reasons apparently known only to
her,
Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski defecting for reasons apparently known only to
her,
(d) Senator
Collins agreed with some of Judge Kavanaugh’s positions,
Collins agreed with some of Judge Kavanaugh’s positions,
(e) In
short, the speech was a U.S. Senator weighing a nominee’s objective,
short, the speech was a U.S. Senator weighing a nominee’s objective,
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Q5. Finance
minister Arun Jaitley did the right thing _________________________ that the
government is mindful of the current account deficit (CAD) and would maintain
fiscal discipline. He has promised yet more measures to contain CAD. We would
urge caution. It is not a good idea to selectively raise import duties or levy
quantitative restrictions on specific items.
minister Arun Jaitley did the right thing _________________________ that the
government is mindful of the current account deficit (CAD) and would maintain
fiscal discipline. He has promised yet more measures to contain CAD. We would
urge caution. It is not a good idea to selectively raise import duties or levy
quantitative restrictions on specific items.
(a) To
selectively raise import duties or levy quantitative restrictions on specific
items
selectively raise import duties or levy quantitative restrictions on specific
items
(b) By
refusing to exhibit high interest rates on the rupee,
refusing to exhibit high interest rates on the rupee,
(c) To curb
imports across the board,
imports across the board,
(d) By
reassuring the investor community
reassuring the investor community
(e) With
clawing back the penal interest
clawing back the penal interest
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Directions (6-10): In the
questions given below few sentences are given which are grammatically correct and
meaningful. Connect them by the word given above the statements in the best
possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer
accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
questions given below few sentences are given which are grammatically correct and
meaningful. Connect them by the word given above the statements in the best
possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer
accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
Q6. ALTHOUGH
(A) A $6.7
billion consortium bid for a stake in an Australian toll-road project led
deal-making by sovereign investors in the third quarter.
billion consortium bid for a stake in an Australian toll-road project led
deal-making by sovereign investors in the third quarter.
(B)
Infrastructure transactions have been thin on the ground for the past few
quarters.
Infrastructure transactions have been thin on the ground for the past few
quarters.
(C) The
overall deal value fell by 37 percent as there were no mega-funding rounds for
start-ups.
overall deal value fell by 37 percent as there were no mega-funding rounds for
start-ups.
(D) The
asset class remains a firm favorite with sovereign wealth funds and state
pension funds seeking long-term, steady income streams.
asset class remains a firm favorite with sovereign wealth funds and state
pension funds seeking long-term, steady income streams.
(a) Only D-A
(b) Only B-D
(c) Only A-C
(d) Both A-C
and B-D
and B-D
(e) None of
these
these
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Q7. WHEREAS
(A) Within
the rice segment, Basmati Rice area and production is expected to decrease by
2.25 per cent and 7.15 per cent respectively.
the rice segment, Basmati Rice area and production is expected to decrease by
2.25 per cent and 7.15 per cent respectively.
(B) Lack of
remunerative income has led Jowar & Bajra farmers to shift their cropping
pattern to other cash crops.
remunerative income has led Jowar & Bajra farmers to shift their cropping
pattern to other cash crops.
(C) Maize is
expected a marginal low in area at 1.66 per cent and significant decline in
production at 9.64 per cent
expected a marginal low in area at 1.66 per cent and significant decline in
production at 9.64 per cent
(D) the
Non-Basmati rice is expected to increase marginally by 4.96 per cent and 1.73
per cent.
Non-Basmati rice is expected to increase marginally by 4.96 per cent and 1.73
per cent.
(a) Only A-B
(b) Only A-C
(c) Both A-C
and B-D
and B-D
(d) Only A-C
and A-D
and A-D
(e) None of
these
these
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8. ASSUMING THAT
(A) This
means wider profit margins for banks as the spread between what they pay for
funds and what they can charge for them grows.
means wider profit margins for banks as the spread between what they pay for
funds and what they can charge for them grows.
(B) It may
increase faster in the months to come than what banks can earn by lending out
those deposits.
increase faster in the months to come than what banks can earn by lending out
those deposits.
(C) This
week’s jump in interest rates has carried bank stocks along with it, but
investment analysts caution against it
week’s jump in interest rates has carried bank stocks along with it, but
investment analysts caution against it
(D) A rising
rate environment will boost bank earnings, particularly in the near term.
rate environment will boost bank earnings, particularly in the near term.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Only A-C
(d) Both A-C
and B-D
and B-D
(e) None of
these
these
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Q9. RATHER THAN
(A) Manifest
founder and CEO Alex Myers said influencer marketing works best when talent
becomes a genuine advocate of a brand.
founder and CEO Alex Myers said influencer marketing works best when talent
becomes a genuine advocate of a brand.
(B) For
influencing marketing to pay for posting awkward photos on an Instagram feed is
less preferable.
influencing marketing to pay for posting awkward photos on an Instagram feed is
less preferable.
(C) Banks
like having very low deposit rates, but they can’t have that forever.
like having very low deposit rates, but they can’t have that forever.
(D) Citizens
and local authorities should see in their presence a tragic indictment of
community and government policies.
and local authorities should see in their presence a tragic indictment of
community and government policies.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Only A-B
(d) Both A-C
and B-D
and B-D
(e) None of
these
these
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Q10. SINCE
(A) Ensuring
enough liquidity in the busy season should be the central bank’s priority.
enough liquidity in the busy season should be the central bank’s priority.
(B) There is
substantial unutilised capacity so as not to unduly stoke inflationary
pressures.
substantial unutilised capacity so as not to unduly stoke inflationary
pressures.
(C) Auto
loans are driven by a combination of volume and value.
loans are driven by a combination of volume and value.
(D) RBI has
made it clear it doesn’t want to stray from its core mandate of
inflation-targetting.
made it clear it doesn’t want to stray from its core mandate of
inflation-targetting.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Only A-B
(d) Both A-C
and B-D
and B-D
(e) None of
these
these
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Directions (11-15): In the
following passage against each number four words are suggested in bold that may
or may not fit into the sentence contextually. These numbers are printed below
the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out the most
appropriate option reflecting the word which doesn’t fits into the sentence
appropriately and thus fail to give a contextual meaning to the paragraph. If
no such error is there, mark (e) i.e. ‘all are correct’ as your answer choice.
following passage against each number four words are suggested in bold that may
or may not fit into the sentence contextually. These numbers are printed below
the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out the most
appropriate option reflecting the word which doesn’t fits into the sentence
appropriately and thus fail to give a contextual meaning to the paragraph. If
no such error is there, mark (e) i.e. ‘all are correct’ as your answer choice.
(11) It may not have been a case of
flattering to deceive, yet the accretion by farmers in the northern
part of the country, which fizzled
out at Kisan Ghat on Wednesday, did not yield the bumper crop they had expected which generally holds true of similar
agitations in different parts of the country in recent months. (12) Is that because the farm sector is
not in as dire straits as the
Opposition projects, or that Anna Hazare, Naresh Tikait, etc are unable to stir up rural emotions as did
Chaudhary Charan Singh or the senior Tikait? Or it could be that farmers have
become immune to politicians’
promises that seldom materialise?
It’s used to be said that India’s heart beats in its farmlands, that no longer
holds true. (13) And it would be
rather pragmatic to lay the blame
entirely at the BJP’s doorstep: other parties have also been indifferent, hypocritical. Sure that when the police
uses force (excessive force?) to break up farmers’ protest there is a hue and cry, but the Opposition subsequently fights shy of addressing
the core causes of rural distress. (14)
In terms of sheer numbers the rural vote does count, but politicians seem to
believe that it is easier to garden
electoral majorities by the divisive polarisation that is easier to secure in
an urban ambience the “rustics” are
not so easily swayed by those pitting folk against each other on the
basis of caste and creed. (15) The
Delhi Police, possibly under instructions tried to block the layoffs on the UP-Delhi border: but its
once-famed capacity to handle large crowds crumbled
when some of the farmers turned violent after all Delhi was the National
Capital and nobody has monopoly
rights and received considerable political backing.
flattering to deceive, yet the accretion by farmers in the northern
part of the country, which fizzled
out at Kisan Ghat on Wednesday, did not yield the bumper crop they had expected which generally holds true of similar
agitations in different parts of the country in recent months. (12) Is that because the farm sector is
not in as dire straits as the
Opposition projects, or that Anna Hazare, Naresh Tikait, etc are unable to stir up rural emotions as did
Chaudhary Charan Singh or the senior Tikait? Or it could be that farmers have
become immune to politicians’
promises that seldom materialise?
It’s used to be said that India’s heart beats in its farmlands, that no longer
holds true. (13) And it would be
rather pragmatic to lay the blame
entirely at the BJP’s doorstep: other parties have also been indifferent, hypocritical. Sure that when the police
uses force (excessive force?) to break up farmers’ protest there is a hue and cry, but the Opposition subsequently fights shy of addressing
the core causes of rural distress. (14)
In terms of sheer numbers the rural vote does count, but politicians seem to
believe that it is easier to garden
electoral majorities by the divisive polarisation that is easier to secure in
an urban ambience the “rustics” are
not so easily swayed by those pitting folk against each other on the
basis of caste and creed. (15) The
Delhi Police, possibly under instructions tried to block the layoffs on the UP-Delhi border: but its
once-famed capacity to handle large crowds crumbled
when some of the farmers turned violent after all Delhi was the National
Capital and nobody has monopoly
rights and received considerable political backing.
Q11. (a)
deceive
deceive
(b)
accretion
accretion
(c) fizzled
(d) bumper
(e) All are
correct
correct
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Q12. (a)
straits
straits
(b) unable
(c) immune
(d) seldom
(e) All are
correct
correct
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Q13. (a)
pragmatic
pragmatic
(b)
hypocritical
hypocritical
(c) protest
(d)
subsequently
subsequently
(e) All are
correct
correct
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Q14. (a)
garden
garden
(b) ambience
(c) swayed
(d) pitting
(e) All are
correct
correct
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Q15. (a)
layoffs
layoffs
(b) crumbled
(c) monopoly
(d) backing
(e) All are
correct
correct
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Solutions
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol.
Gabriela Moura is the name of a student from a place Paraisopolis,
which is a favela in the city of Sao Paulo, while
Robertao Inglese is a lawyer from the prosperous neighbourhood
of Morumbi.
Gabriela Moura is the name of a student from a place Paraisopolis,
which is a favela in the city of Sao Paulo, while
Robertao Inglese is a lawyer from the prosperous neighbourhood
of Morumbi.
Favela
[noun]: a Brazilian shack or shanty town; a slum.
[noun]: a Brazilian shack or shanty town; a slum.
The places
where Gabriela Moura and Robertao Inglese live are completely different, rather
opposite, from the financial point of view. The second sentence uses the
conjunction ‘but’ and informs that the two Paulistanos, though lives in a
completely opposite town from financial point of view, were united in their
choice for Brazil’s president.
where Gabriela Moura and Robertao Inglese live are completely different, rather
opposite, from the financial point of view. The second sentence uses the
conjunction ‘but’ and informs that the two Paulistanos, though lives in a
completely opposite town from financial point of view, were united in their
choice for Brazil’s president.
The
phrase/clause filling the blank must illustrates or complement or
introduces this contrast.
phrase/clause filling the blank must illustrates or complement or
introduces this contrast.
Among the
given options, only option (d) appropriately illustrates this divide.
given options, only option (d) appropriately illustrates this divide.
Though a
steep hill and a concrete wall divide the worlds of the two mentioned
personalities, still they were united in their choice for Brazil’s president.
steep hill and a concrete wall divide the worlds of the two mentioned
personalities, still they were united in their choice for Brazil’s president.
The options
(a), (b), (c) and (e) are out-of-context and irrelevant.
(a), (b), (c) and (e) are out-of-context and irrelevant.
Hence, the
correct answer is the option (d).
correct answer is the option (d).
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The
most appropriate phrase/sentence to complete the paragraph is “There is dissonance between RBI’s outlook
and recent events in financial markets” as the paragraph is describing
about the policies of Reserve bank of India and how there is disharmony between
its policies and the happenings of the financial market. All the other
sentences do not fit in the context of the paragraph. Hence, the option (c) is
the most suitable answer choice.
most appropriate phrase/sentence to complete the paragraph is “There is dissonance between RBI’s outlook
and recent events in financial markets” as the paragraph is describing
about the policies of Reserve bank of India and how there is disharmony between
its policies and the happenings of the financial market. All the other
sentences do not fit in the context of the paragraph. Hence, the option (c) is
the most suitable answer choice.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The
most appropriate phrase to complete the paragraph is “The Modi solution was to increase India’s visibility internationally” as
the paragraph is describing about the issues of India with China. It has
further mentioned the steps initiated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi
regarding this issue. Drawing a hint from the latter part of the paragraph that
has described several initiatives taken by Modi, the given blank can be filled
in the similar context. Likewise option (d) suggests Modi’s solution in
reference to China’s issue. All the other phrases are either grammatically
incorrect or contextually meaningless. Thus, option (d) becomes the most viable
answer choice.
most appropriate phrase to complete the paragraph is “The Modi solution was to increase India’s visibility internationally” as
the paragraph is describing about the issues of India with China. It has
further mentioned the steps initiated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi
regarding this issue. Drawing a hint from the latter part of the paragraph that
has described several initiatives taken by Modi, the given blank can be filled
in the similar context. Likewise option (d) suggests Modi’s solution in
reference to China’s issue. All the other phrases are either grammatically
incorrect or contextually meaningless. Thus, option (d) becomes the most viable
answer choice.
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The
context of the paragraph suggests that the speech wasn’t finished prior to her
announcement of her intention to vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme
Court. So, the option (a) is incorrect.
context of the paragraph suggests that the speech wasn’t finished prior to her
announcement of her intention to vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme
Court. So, the option (a) is incorrect.
The option
(c), (d) and (e) are out of context and irrelevant. The option (b) is correct.
The hint for the same can be derived from the phrase ‘waited until the final
words…’. The phrase implies the dramatic aspect of the situation.
(c), (d) and (e) are out of context and irrelevant. The option (b) is correct.
The hint for the same can be derived from the phrase ‘waited until the final
words…’. The phrase implies the dramatic aspect of the situation.
Hence, the
option (b) is the correct answer.
option (b) is the correct answer.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among
the given options, only option (d) gels well both contextually and
grammatically with the preceding and the later part of the blank. The other
options, i.e., the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are irrelevant and
out-of-context.
the given options, only option (d) gels well both contextually and
grammatically with the preceding and the later part of the blank. The other
options, i.e., the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are irrelevant and
out-of-context.
Hence, the
correct answer is the option (d).
correct answer is the option (d).
S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. The
combinations A-C and B-D can successfully frame grammatically correct and contextually
meaningful sentence using the connector “Although”. Although and though both
mean ‘in spite of something’. They are subordinating conjunctions. This means
that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a
main clause to make it complete. Therefore the sentences thus formed are:
combinations A-C and B-D can successfully frame grammatically correct and contextually
meaningful sentence using the connector “Although”. Although and though both
mean ‘in spite of something’. They are subordinating conjunctions. This means
that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a
main clause to make it complete. Therefore the sentences thus formed are:
Combination
A-C “A $6.7 billion consortium bid for a stake
in an Australian toll-road project led deal-making by sovereign investors in
the third quarter, although the overall deal value fell by 37 percent as there
were no mega-funding rounds for start-ups.”
A-C “A $6.7 billion consortium bid for a stake
in an Australian toll-road project led deal-making by sovereign investors in
the third quarter, although the overall deal value fell by 37 percent as there
were no mega-funding rounds for start-ups.”
Combinations
B-D “Infrastructure transactions have been thin
on the ground for the past few quarters, although the asset class remains a
firm favorite with sovereign wealth funds and state pension funds seeking
long-term, steady income streams.”
B-D “Infrastructure transactions have been thin
on the ground for the past few quarters, although the asset class remains a
firm favorite with sovereign wealth funds and state pension funds seeking
long-term, steady income streams.”
All the
other combinations fail to frame a meaningful sentence; hence, option (d) is
the most suitable answer choice.
other combinations fail to frame a meaningful sentence; hence, option (d) is
the most suitable answer choice.
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The
combinations A-C and A-D successfully frame grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful sentences using the conjunction “whereas”. ‘Whereas’
means ‘in contrast or comparison with the fact that’. Therefore, the sentences
thus formed are “Within the rice segment,
Basmati Rice area and production is expected to decrease by 2.25 per cent and
7.15 per cent respectively whereas the Non-Basmati rice is expected to increase
marginally by 4.96 per cent and 1.73 per cent.”
combinations A-C and A-D successfully frame grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful sentences using the conjunction “whereas”. ‘Whereas’
means ‘in contrast or comparison with the fact that’. Therefore, the sentences
thus formed are “Within the rice segment,
Basmati Rice area and production is expected to decrease by 2.25 per cent and
7.15 per cent respectively whereas the Non-Basmati rice is expected to increase
marginally by 4.96 per cent and 1.73 per cent.”
“Within the rice segment, Basmati
Rice area and production is expected to decrease by 2.25 per cent and 7.15 per
cent respectively whereas Maize is expected a marginal low in area at 1.66 per
cent and significant decline in production at 9.64 per cent ”
Rice area and production is expected to decrease by 2.25 per cent and 7.15 per
cent respectively whereas Maize is expected a marginal low in area at 1.66 per
cent and significant decline in production at 9.64 per cent ”
Hence, option
(d) is the most suitable answer choice.
(d) is the most suitable answer choice.
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. The
statements (C) and (D) can be joined together using the connector “assuming
that” to form a coherent sentence. Assuming that is used while considering a
possible situation or event, so that one can think about the consequences.
Therefore, the sentence thus formed is “This week’s jump in interest rates has
carried bank stocks along with it, but investment analysts caution against
assuming that a rising rate environment will boost bank earnings, particularly
in the near term.” All the other combinations fail to frame a
meaningful sentence; hence, the option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
statements (C) and (D) can be joined together using the connector “assuming
that” to form a coherent sentence. Assuming that is used while considering a
possible situation or event, so that one can think about the consequences.
Therefore, the sentence thus formed is “This week’s jump in interest rates has
carried bank stocks along with it, but investment analysts caution against
assuming that a rising rate environment will boost bank earnings, particularly
in the near term.” All the other combinations fail to frame a
meaningful sentence; hence, the option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
S9. Ans. (c)
Sol.
Statements (A) and (B) can be joined together using the connector “rather than”
to form a coherent sentence. Rather than is used while contrasting two things
or situations. Rather than introduces the thing or situation that is not true
or that you do not want. Therefore, the sentence thus formed is “Manifest
founder and CEO Alex Myers said influencer marketing works best when talent
becomes a genuine advocate of a brand, rather than being paid to post awkward
photos on an Instagram feed.” All the other combinations fail to frame
a meaningful sentence; hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
Statements (A) and (B) can be joined together using the connector “rather than”
to form a coherent sentence. Rather than is used while contrasting two things
or situations. Rather than introduces the thing or situation that is not true
or that you do not want. Therefore, the sentence thus formed is “Manifest
founder and CEO Alex Myers said influencer marketing works best when talent
becomes a genuine advocate of a brand, rather than being paid to post awkward
photos on an Instagram feed.” All the other combinations fail to frame
a meaningful sentence; hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
S10. Ans.
(e)
(e)
Sol. None of
the given options are appropriate to frame a grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful sentence using the conjunction “since”. ‘Since’ is used
to describe for the reason that; because. Since none of the given combinations
can frame a meaningful sentence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
the given options are appropriate to frame a grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful sentence using the conjunction “since”. ‘Since’ is used
to describe for the reason that; because. Since none of the given combinations
can frame a meaningful sentence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
S11. Ans.
(b)
(b)
Sol. The
passage is describing about the dwindling concern towards the farming sector of
the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the heartbeats of the
country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties. Thus, in context of
the theme of the passage, the word “accretion” stands inappropriate as it means
growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
The most suitable word to replace ‘accretion’ is ‘agitation’ which means a
state of anxiety or nervous excitement. All the other words are precise in
context of the passage; hence, the option (b) ‘accretion’ is the most suitable
answer choice.
passage is describing about the dwindling concern towards the farming sector of
the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the heartbeats of the
country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties. Thus, in context of
the theme of the passage, the word “accretion” stands inappropriate as it means
growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
The most suitable word to replace ‘accretion’ is ‘agitation’ which means a
state of anxiety or nervous excitement. All the other words are precise in
context of the passage; hence, the option (b) ‘accretion’ is the most suitable
answer choice.
Deceive means deliberately cause
(someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.
(someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.
Fizzled means make a feeble hissing or
spluttering sound.
spluttering sound.
Bumper means exceptionally large, fine,
or successful.
or successful.
S12. Ans.
(e)
(e)
Sol. The
passage is describing about the dwindling concern towards the farming sector of
the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the heartbeats of the
country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties. All the given words
are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option (e)
becomes the most suitable answer choice.
passage is describing about the dwindling concern towards the farming sector of
the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the heartbeats of the
country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties. All the given words
are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option (e)
becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Straits means a narrow passage of water
connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
Immune means protected or exempt,
especially from an obligation or the effects of something.
especially from an obligation or the effects of something.
Seldom means not common; infrequent.
S13. Ans.
(a)
(a)
Sol. Since
the passage describes about the dwindling concern towards the farming sector of
the country the incoherent word becomes “pragmatic”. Pragmatic means dealing
with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical
rather than theoretical considerations. As the sentence mentions here that the
blame of the poor condition of farmers should not be laid entirely upon BJP.
All the parties are indifferent towards their issue. Thus, the most appropriate word to replace
the incoherent word “pragmatic” is “unrealistic”. All the given words are correct
with reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the
most suitable answer choice.
the passage describes about the dwindling concern towards the farming sector of
the country the incoherent word becomes “pragmatic”. Pragmatic means dealing
with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical
rather than theoretical considerations. As the sentence mentions here that the
blame of the poor condition of farmers should not be laid entirely upon BJP.
All the parties are indifferent towards their issue. Thus, the most appropriate word to replace
the incoherent word “pragmatic” is “unrealistic”. All the given words are correct
with reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the
most suitable answer choice.
Hypocritical means behaving in a way that
suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
Protest means an organized public
demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of
action.
demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of
action.
S14. Ans.
(a)
(a)
Sol. The
inaccurate word among the highlighted word is “garden”.
inaccurate word among the highlighted word is “garden”.
Thus,
‘garner’ would be an appropriate word to form a coherent sentence. ‘Garner’
means gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). All
the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph.
Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
‘garner’ would be an appropriate word to form a coherent sentence. ‘Garner’
means gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). All
the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph.
Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Ambience means the character and
atmosphere of a place.
atmosphere of a place.
Swayed means move or cause to move slowly
or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side.
or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side.
Pitting means set someone or something
in conflict or competition with.
in conflict or competition with.
S15. Ans.
(a)
(a)
Sol. The
inaccurate word among the highlighted word is “layoffs”. ‘Layoffs’ means
temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of an employee or,
more commonly, a group of employees. Since, the passage has mentioned about the
protest of farmers, ‘layoffs’ becomes irrelevant in the context of the passage.
The more appropriate word should have been “procession” which means a number of
people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of
a ceremony. All the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the
paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
inaccurate word among the highlighted word is “layoffs”. ‘Layoffs’ means
temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of an employee or,
more commonly, a group of employees. Since, the passage has mentioned about the
protest of farmers, ‘layoffs’ becomes irrelevant in the context of the passage.
The more appropriate word should have been “procession” which means a number of
people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of
a ceremony. All the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the
paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Crumbled means cause (something) to break
apart into small fragments.
apart into small fragments.
Monopoly means the exclusive possession
or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Backing means help or support.
