IBPS PO Mains English Quiz
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Directions
(1-5): In the following passage, certain parts of the paragraph are
highlighted which suggest that the given expression may be grammatically
incorrect. Choose the most appropriate expression among the four options given
against each number which makes the sentence grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful. If the given expression does not require any
correction, choose option (e) i.e., “No correction required” as your answer.
(1-5): In the following passage, certain parts of the paragraph are
highlighted which suggest that the given expression may be grammatically
incorrect. Choose the most appropriate expression among the four options given
against each number which makes the sentence grammatically correct and
contextually meaningful. If the given expression does not require any
correction, choose option (e) i.e., “No correction required” as your answer.
(1)
For roads, bridges, and houses, there was another set of ‘assets’ that the
Kerala floods swept away: toys in the State’s anganwadis. But toys, however,
are not part of the materials being distributed in official rehabilitation
efforts. So, a group of officers from-at Mumbai’s Mazagon Dock, a
public-sector shipyard, (2) had collected toys for the flood-hit anganwadis.
For roads, bridges, and houses, there was another set of ‘assets’ that the
Kerala floods swept away: toys in the State’s anganwadis. But toys, however,
are not part of the materials being distributed in official rehabilitation
efforts. So, a group of officers from-at Mumbai’s Mazagon Dock, a
public-sector shipyard, (2) had collected toys for the flood-hit anganwadis.
Thanks
to their goodwill, at least 100 anganwadis in Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta
districts, which had lost their play equipment to the floods, (3) was set to
receive fresh sets of toys and games. “We are trying (4) For putting the smile back on the faces of at least a few children,” said
Ramesh Babu, a former Navy Captain who is a general manager at the shipyard.
to their goodwill, at least 100 anganwadis in Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta
districts, which had lost their play equipment to the floods, (3) was set to
receive fresh sets of toys and games. “We are trying (4) For putting the smile back on the faces of at least a few children,” said
Ramesh Babu, a former Navy Captain who is a general manager at the shipyard.
(5)
As soon as the floodwaters receded, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, along
with a team of seven executives, began the cleaning of public premises, schools,
anganwadis and public health centres with the support of the National Service
Scheme volunteers from Mar Thoma College and cadets of the 15 Kerala NCC
Battalion.
As soon as the floodwaters receded, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, along
with a team of seven executives, began the cleaning of public premises, schools,
anganwadis and public health centres with the support of the National Service
Scheme volunteers from Mar Thoma College and cadets of the 15 Kerala NCC
Battalion.
Q1.
(a) To roads, bridges, and houses
(a) To roads, bridges, and houses
(b)
With roads, bridges, and houses
With roads, bridges, and houses
(c)
Before roads, bridges, and houses
Before roads, bridges, and houses
(d)
Along with roads, bridges, and houses
Along with roads, bridges, and houses
(e)
No correction required
No correction required
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2
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error correction
error correction
Q2.
(a) has been collecting toys for the flood-hit anganwadis
(a) has been collecting toys for the flood-hit anganwadis
(b)
will collect toys for the flood-hit anganwadis
will collect toys for the flood-hit anganwadis
(c)
has been collecting toys on the flood-hit anganwadis
has been collecting toys on the flood-hit anganwadis
(d)
will be collecting toys on the flood-hit anganwadis
will be collecting toys on the flood-hit anganwadis
(e)
No correction required
No correction required
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2
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error correction
error correction
Q3.
(a) is set to receiving fresh sets of toys and games
(a) is set to receiving fresh sets of toys and games
(b)
are set to receive fresh sets of toys and games
are set to receive fresh sets of toys and games
(c)
are set on receiving fresh sets of toys and games
are set on receiving fresh sets of toys and games
(d)
are set to receiving fresh sets of toys and fames
are set to receiving fresh sets of toys and fames
(e)
No correction required
No correction required
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2
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error correction
error correction
Q4.
(a) on putting the smile back on the faces
(a) on putting the smile back on the faces
(b)
to putting the smile back on the faces
to putting the smile back on the faces
(c)
to put the smile back on the faces
to put the smile back on the faces
(d)
to putting the smile back across the faces
to putting the smile back across the faces
(e)
No correction required
No correction required
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2
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error correction
error correction
Q5.
(a) As soon as the floodwaters recedes, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, along
with a team of seven executives
(a) As soon as the floodwaters recedes, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, along
with a team of seven executives
(b)
With the floodwater recedes, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, with a team of
seven executives
With the floodwater recedes, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, with a team of
seven executives
(c)
On the receding of the floodwaters, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, for a
team of seven executives
On the receding of the floodwaters, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, for a
team of seven executives
(d)
For the receding of the floodwaters, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, on a
team of seven executives
For the receding of the floodwaters, Mr. Babu, a native of Thiruvalla, on a
team of seven executives
(e)
No correction required
No correction required
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2
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error correction
error correction
Direction
(6): There are sets of four statements
in question given below which when connected using the correct sentence
structure forms a single sentence without altering the meaning of the sentences
given in the question. There are four options given below the question, choose
the sentence that forms the correct formation of a single sentence which is
both grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. If none follows, choose
(e) as your answer.
(6): There are sets of four statements
in question given below which when connected using the correct sentence
structure forms a single sentence without altering the meaning of the sentences
given in the question. There are four options given below the question, choose
the sentence that forms the correct formation of a single sentence which is
both grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. If none follows, choose
(e) as your answer.
Q6.
Arguably, a conversation with persons; permeate divided societies; might well
be strangers in traditional environments contributes a great deal; the ironing
out of senseless tensions.
Arguably, a conversation with persons; permeate divided societies; might well
be strangers in traditional environments contributes a great deal; the ironing
out of senseless tensions.
(a)
Arguably, a conversation with persons who permeate divided societies might well
be strangers in traditional environments contributes a great deal into the
ironing out of senseless tensions.
Arguably, a conversation with persons who permeate divided societies might well
be strangers in traditional environments contributes a great deal into the
ironing out of senseless tensions.
(b)
Arguably, a conversation with persons who might well be strangers in
traditional environments contribute a great deal to the ironing out of
senseless tensions that permeate divided societies.
Arguably, a conversation with persons who might well be strangers in
traditional environments contribute a great deal to the ironing out of
senseless tensions that permeate divided societies.
(c)
Arguably, a conversation with persons that permeate divided societies and might
well be strangers in traditional environments contributes a great deal by the
ironing out of senseless tensions.
Arguably, a conversation with persons that permeate divided societies and might
well be strangers in traditional environments contributes a great deal by the
ironing out of senseless tensions.
(d)
Arguably, a conversation with persons who might well be strangers in
traditional environments contributes a great deal to the ironing out of
senseless tensions that permeate divided societies.
Arguably, a conversation with persons who might well be strangers in
traditional environments contributes a great deal to the ironing out of
senseless tensions that permeate divided societies.
(e)
None of the above is correct.
None of the above is correct.
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2
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sentence improvement
sentence improvement
Direction (7): The
following question consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts
which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence.
If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives
to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make
the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the
sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then
choose (d) i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given
sentence is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose
(e) i.e. No correction required as your answer.
following question consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts
which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence.
If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives
to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make
the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the
sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then
choose (d) i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given
sentence is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose
(e) i.e. No correction required as your answer.
Q7. One
of the most significant governance reform (I)/ undertaken by the government in
recent years (II)/ had been the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) initiative.
(III)
of the most significant governance reform (I)/ undertaken by the government in
recent years (II)/ had been the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) initiative.
(III)
(I) One
of the most significant governance reforms
of the most significant governance reforms
(II)
undertaken by the government in recent years
undertaken by the government in recent years
(III)
has been the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) initiative
has been the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) initiative
(a)
only (I)
only (I)
(b) only
(II)
(II)
(c)
only (III)
only (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (III)
Both (I) and (III)
(e) no
error
error
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2
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error correction
error correction
Direction
(8): In the following question a part of
the sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by three sentences which try
to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of
alternatives from the five options given below each question which explains the
meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the given
sentence.
(8): In the following question a part of
the sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by three sentences which try
to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of
alternatives from the five options given below each question which explains the
meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the given
sentence.
Q8. He hit the nail on the head when
he said that most people won’t change their ways and
continue to blame the system for all their ills.
he said that most people won’t change their ways and
continue to blame the system for all their ills.
(I) His
opinion that most people won’t change their ways and continue to blame the
system for all their ills was agreed by everyone.
opinion that most people won’t change their ways and continue to blame the
system for all their ills was agreed by everyone.
(II) He
was very accurate when he said that majority of the people do not tend to
change their ways and never fail to blame the system for all their
difficulties.
was very accurate when he said that majority of the people do not tend to
change their ways and never fail to blame the system for all their
difficulties.
(III)
He was pretty much right when he uttered that almost all people fail to change
their ways and persevere to blame the system for all of their troubles.
He was pretty much right when he uttered that almost all people fail to change
their ways and persevere to blame the system for all of their troubles.
(a)Only
(III) is correct
(III) is correct
(b)Only
(II) is correct
(II) is correct
(c)Both
(II) and (III) are correct
(II) and (III) are correct
(d)Both
(I) and (II) are correct
(I) and (II) are correct
(e)All
are correct
are correct
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2
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Idioms and phrases
Idioms and phrases
Direction
(9): In question given below there are
two statements, each statement consists of two blanks. You have to choose the
option which provides the correct set of words that fits both the blanks in
both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful
and grammatically correct.
(9): In question given below there are
two statements, each statement consists of two blanks. You have to choose the
option which provides the correct set of words that fits both the blanks in
both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful
and grammatically correct.
Q9.
(1) Confidence was increasing that men, through __________ and effective action, could __________ their existence and even prolong their lives.
(2) Others, perhaps with greater __________,
wanted the struggle to continue in order to __________ the conditions of the peasants in the countryside.
2
(1) Confidence was increasing that men, through __________ and effective action, could __________ their existence and even prolong their lives.
(2) Others, perhaps with greater __________,
wanted the struggle to continue in order to __________ the conditions of the peasants in the countryside.
(a) prodigal, fortify
(b) discrimination, vitiate
(c) improvidence, remediate
(d) foresight, ameliorate
(e) shortsightedness, blemish
2
QTags
filler
filler
Direction (10): In
each of the given questions an inference is given in bold which is then
followed by three paragraphs. You must find the paragraph(s) from where it is
inferred. Choose the option with the best possible outcome as your choice.
each of the given questions an inference is given in bold which is then
followed by three paragraphs. You must find the paragraph(s) from where it is
inferred. Choose the option with the best possible outcome as your choice.
Q10. Electric vehicles can reduce urban
pollution significantly.
pollution significantly.
[I]
Addressing vehicular emissions is within our grasp but requires a multi-pronged
approach. It needs to combine the already-proposed tighter emission norms (in
form of BS VI), with a push for shared mobility and public transport and
adoption of alternate mobility technologies. While shared mobility can moderate
the demand for individual vehicle ownership and usage, technology solutions
today can allow for a sharp reduction in emissions per vehicle. Government
policy will impact adoption that will affect both the extent and the future
growth of urban pollution.
approach. It needs to combine the already-proposed tighter emission norms (in
form of BS VI), with a push for shared mobility and public transport and
adoption of alternate mobility technologies. While shared mobility can moderate
the demand for individual vehicle ownership and usage, technology solutions
today can allow for a sharp reduction in emissions per vehicle. Government
policy will impact adoption that will affect both the extent and the future
growth of urban pollution.
[II]
The policy roadmap should encompass three key elements based on global
learnings. First, incentives for adoption of alternate mobility technologies.
Second, restrictions on elements that contribute negatively to strategic
objectives (such as congestion charges on polluting technologies), and last
provision of enabling infrastructure.
learnings. First, incentives for adoption of alternate mobility technologies.
Second, restrictions on elements that contribute negatively to strategic
objectives (such as congestion charges on polluting technologies), and last
provision of enabling infrastructure.
[III]
There is a need to impose restrictions through supply-side regulations on OEMs
to increase production of zero emission vehicles to curb urban pollution. Most
Western countries adopt enforceable norms that ensure supply of electric
vehicles. China has mandated OEMs to produce 10 per cent electric vehicles of
their total production. There will, of course, be the need to think about
improving the provision of non-polluting public transport. These include
electric buses, metros, and shared EV fleets to reduce traffic and usage.
to increase production of zero emission vehicles to curb urban pollution. Most
Western countries adopt enforceable norms that ensure supply of electric
vehicles. China has mandated OEMs to produce 10 per cent electric vehicles of
their total production. There will, of course, be the need to think about
improving the provision of non-polluting public transport. These include
electric buses, metros, and shared EV fleets to reduce traffic and usage.
(a)
only (II)
only (II)
(b)
only (III)
only (III)
(c)
both (I) and (III)
both (I) and (III)
(d) all
(I), (II) and (III)
(I), (II) and (III)
(e)
none of these
none of these
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Inference
Inference
Directions (11-15): Read
the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below them.
the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below them.
Paragraph 1: In the run-up to the
2019 Lok Sabha elections, the protectionist din is growing louder in India.
This is not unexpected, since, despite liberalization, we have not fully
embraced an open-market identity. And despite our growing aspirations of
becoming a stakeholder at the global economic high table, most political
parties still seem to lack a cogent economic vision. Consequently, those in the
protectionist camp have strengthened their attack on foreign companies,
particularly on digital economy firms. Such companies are the softest targets,
because they tend to lack the institutional experience, and sometimes even the
will, to take political positions in emerging markets. However, in the spirit
of debate, some rebuttals are in order. Let us analyse the protectionist
proposals first: the government
should create different compliance burdens for foreign and Indian firms. This
stems from the assumption that owing to superior technology and abundant
capital, foreign-owned firms can easily outmanoeuvre domestic incumbents, if
they compete on a level playing field. Therefore, like China, we should put
strict conditions on foreign direct investment (FDI).
2019 Lok Sabha elections, the protectionist din is growing louder in India.
This is not unexpected, since, despite liberalization, we have not fully
embraced an open-market identity. And despite our growing aspirations of
becoming a stakeholder at the global economic high table, most political
parties still seem to lack a cogent economic vision. Consequently, those in the
protectionist camp have strengthened their attack on foreign companies,
particularly on digital economy firms. Such companies are the softest targets,
because they tend to lack the institutional experience, and sometimes even the
will, to take political positions in emerging markets. However, in the spirit
of debate, some rebuttals are in order. Let us analyse the protectionist
proposals first: the government
should create different compliance burdens for foreign and Indian firms. This
stems from the assumption that owing to superior technology and abundant
capital, foreign-owned firms can easily outmanoeuvre domestic incumbents, if
they compete on a level playing field. Therefore, like China, we should put
strict conditions on foreign direct investment (FDI).
Paragraph 2: Moreover, India must
account for a larger share of global value chains (GVCs), currently estimated
to be only 2% of the total, before we can start selectively evoking the China
model. We must harness inward investments to strategically generate this value.
Many companies in the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services space
are now struggling to achieve this objective through outmoded
cost-arbitrage-based business models. Ironically, some of them, unable to keep
pace with innovation, are now asking for protection. This demand may be at the
cost of the same market logic that created them—the ability to competitively
serve global markets, with minimum government intervention. The proposition of
the protectionist camp is that India should adopt a preferential approach
towards strategic government procurements in the digital industries. Proponents
of this approach are quick to cite examples such as the US government’s Defence
Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa), which played a role in the invention
of the modern internet.
account for a larger share of global value chains (GVCs), currently estimated
to be only 2% of the total, before we can start selectively evoking the China
model. We must harness inward investments to strategically generate this value.
Many companies in the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services space
are now struggling to achieve this objective through outmoded
cost-arbitrage-based business models. Ironically, some of them, unable to keep
pace with innovation, are now asking for protection. This demand may be at the
cost of the same market logic that created them—the ability to competitively
serve global markets, with minimum government intervention. The proposition of
the protectionist camp is that India should adopt a preferential approach
towards strategic government procurements in the digital industries. Proponents
of this approach are quick to cite examples such as the US government’s Defence
Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa), which played a role in the invention
of the modern internet.
Paragraph 3: In an effort to promote
self-reliance, India has been trying to create preferential private sector
partnerships in the defence industry for over a decade. Most recently,
strategic partnerships were defined and envisioned under the defence
procurement policy, 2016. However, this potentially meaningful modality of deep
public-private partnerships has been throttled by reticence on part of the
unions representing public sector enterprises, as well as an all-pervasive lack
of trust in the private sector. The solutions cannot possibly lie outside, or
in the politics of protectionism.
self-reliance, India has been trying to create preferential private sector
partnerships in the defence industry for over a decade. Most recently,
strategic partnerships were defined and envisioned under the defence
procurement policy, 2016. However, this potentially meaningful modality of deep
public-private partnerships has been throttled by reticence on part of the
unions representing public sector enterprises, as well as an all-pervasive lack
of trust in the private sector. The solutions cannot possibly lie outside, or
in the politics of protectionism.
Paragraph 4: Lastly, the newest
avatar of protectionism is manifesting itself in the so-called “data economy”,
the data-driven subset of the digital economy. A legitimate hypothesis is that
as India transitions from data-poor to data-rich, owing to factors such as
increased internet penetration and the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity,
the data-linked rights of citizens must be secured better. However, the
protectionist camp goes on to offer a tenuous extension of this hypothesis: India
should mandate localization of all data owned by foreign companies, again
inspired by China. There are several technical arguments in favour of
cross-border data flows, but let us forget those. The central issue is that,
analogous to the case for enhancing contribution to GVCs for goods and
services, India will have to service global data flows if it is to become a hub
for data-driven industries.
avatar of protectionism is manifesting itself in the so-called “data economy”,
the data-driven subset of the digital economy. A legitimate hypothesis is that
as India transitions from data-poor to data-rich, owing to factors such as
increased internet penetration and the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity,
the data-linked rights of citizens must be secured better. However, the
protectionist camp goes on to offer a tenuous extension of this hypothesis: India
should mandate localization of all data owned by foreign companies, again
inspired by China. There are several technical arguments in favour of
cross-border data flows, but let us forget those. The central issue is that,
analogous to the case for enhancing contribution to GVCs for goods and
services, India will have to service global data flows if it is to become a hub
for data-driven industries.
Paragraph 5: Despite large volumes,
the potential for earning large value from the domestic data market remains
limited. Low average revenues per user in telecom and low transaction values in
digital payments are indicative of this “high-volume and low-value” paradigm.
The need for data services to achieve scale is almost a prerequisite to their
survival. Unlike China, we do not have a large enough economic footprint to
deter advanced countries from taking reciprocal measures against our “tactical
protectionism”. And unlike in the US, our institutions and businesses do not
generate enough surpluses to invest in cutting-edge research. Our markets are
shallow, and our technological self-reliance has to be earned through internal
reform. So, if we are to be protectionist, we must at least adopt a strategic
lens—investments cannot be turned away for meeting political ends.
the potential for earning large value from the domestic data market remains
limited. Low average revenues per user in telecom and low transaction values in
digital payments are indicative of this “high-volume and low-value” paradigm.
The need for data services to achieve scale is almost a prerequisite to their
survival. Unlike China, we do not have a large enough economic footprint to
deter advanced countries from taking reciprocal measures against our “tactical
protectionism”. And unlike in the US, our institutions and businesses do not
generate enough surpluses to invest in cutting-edge research. Our markets are
shallow, and our technological self-reliance has to be earned through internal
reform. So, if we are to be protectionist, we must at least adopt a strategic
lens—investments cannot be turned away for meeting political ends.
Q11.
Deduce the most common protectionist proposition from the passage.
Deduce the most common protectionist proposition from the passage.
(I)
Government should concoct reforms in order to develop the competitive
environment hence letting the economy grow.
(II) India should adopt the government’s acquirements in the digital
industries.
(III) The government should provide superior technology and abundant capital to
Indian firms.
(IV) Government should provide assistance to risky firms enabling them to build
a stronger position in global market.
Government should concoct reforms in order to develop the competitive
environment hence letting the economy grow.
(II) India should adopt the government’s acquirements in the digital
industries.
(III) The government should provide superior technology and abundant capital to
Indian firms.
(IV) Government should provide assistance to risky firms enabling them to build
a stronger position in global market.
(a)
Only (I)
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (I), (III) and (IV)
(d) Only (I), (II) and (III)
(e) All are correct
Only (I)
(b) Only (II)
(c) Only (I), (III) and (IV)
(d) Only (I), (II) and (III)
(e) All are correct
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q12.
In context of paragraph 2, what is/ are the reason (s) behind India being low
on global value chain?
In context of paragraph 2, what is/ are the reason (s) behind India being low
on global value chain?
(a)
The government’s regulations and restrictions in the economy have not been
liberalized.
(b) The profit rate of many companies of India is low.
(c) The innovation rate of India is low.
(d) Both (b) and (c)
(e) All are correct
The government’s regulations and restrictions in the economy have not been
liberalized.
(b) The profit rate of many companies of India is low.
(c) The innovation rate of India is low.
(d) Both (b) and (c)
(e) All are correct
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q13.
According to the passage, the challenge (s) within government is/ are:
According to the passage, the challenge (s) within government is/ are:
(I)
Negligence in implementation of the reforms concocted to bring transformations
in the economy.
(II) The lack of bilateral relations within the government of other countries.
(III) The lack of trust on private enterprises for creating public private
partnership.
Negligence in implementation of the reforms concocted to bring transformations
in the economy.
(II) The lack of bilateral relations within the government of other countries.
(III) The lack of trust on private enterprises for creating public private
partnership.
(a) Only (II)
(b) Only (II) and (III)
(c) Only (I)
(d) Only (I) and (III)
(e) All are correct.
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q14.
Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 4?
Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 4?
(a)
Protectionists are giving emphasis on public private partnership to serve
global markets.
(b) Protectionists proposed that localization of all data should be sanctioned
by India.
(c) Investments should not be ignored to protect our domestic enterprises.
(d) It is difficult to outwit foreign companies as they have superior
technology and abundant capital.
(e) None of these
Protectionists are giving emphasis on public private partnership to serve
global markets.
(b) Protectionists proposed that localization of all data should be sanctioned
by India.
(c) Investments should not be ignored to protect our domestic enterprises.
(d) It is difficult to outwit foreign companies as they have superior
technology and abundant capital.
(e) None of these
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2
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q15.
What does the author mean by “high-volume and low-value” as mentioned in
paragraph 5?
What does the author mean by “high-volume and low-value” as mentioned in
paragraph 5?
(a)
The need of data services is immense but the capital required is limited.
(b) The range of data flow is wide but it is incompetent to generate large
revenue.
(c) The Domestic data market and foreign data market varies in terms of
generation of revenues.
(d) The flow of data services is limited providing less revenue.
(e) None of these.
The need of data services is immense but the capital required is limited.
(b) The range of data flow is wide but it is incompetent to generate large
revenue.
(c) The Domestic data market and foreign data market varies in terms of
generation of revenues.
(d) The flow of data services is limited providing less revenue.
(e) None of these.
L1Difficulty
2
2
QTags
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Solutions
S1.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
The use of the preposition ‘for’ is incorrect in the context of the
sentence. The correct preposition to be used is ‘along with’.
The use of the preposition ‘for’ is incorrect in the context of the
sentence. The correct preposition to be used is ‘along with’.
Hence,
the correct answer is option (d).
the correct answer is option (d).
S2.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
The tense of the preceding sentence suggests that the tense of the sentence
containing (2) would be present, present perfect continuous. Among
the options, option (a) correctly satisfies the grammatical and contextual
requirement of the sentence and would be the correct answer.
The tense of the preceding sentence suggests that the tense of the sentence
containing (2) would be present, present perfect continuous. Among
the options, option (a) correctly satisfies the grammatical and contextual
requirement of the sentence and would be the correct answer.
S3.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
The tense of the preceding sentence in the preceding paragraph suggests that the
tense of the sentence would be present tense. The subject of the subject ‘at
least 100 anganwadis in Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts’ is plural.
Among the options, option (b) correctly satisfies the grammatical and
contextual requirement of the sentence. Hence, the correct answer is option
(b).
The tense of the preceding sentence in the preceding paragraph suggests that the
tense of the sentence would be present tense. The subject of the subject ‘at
least 100 anganwadis in Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts’ is plural.
Among the options, option (b) correctly satisfies the grammatical and
contextual requirement of the sentence. Hence, the correct answer is option
(b).
S4.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
The phrase ‘for putting the smile back on the faces of at least a
few children’ is adding information to the verb ‘trying’. The use
of the prepositional phrase ‘for putting’ is wrong. To-infinitive
would be used in place of the prepositional phrase. Among the options,
options (a), (b) and (d) are prepositional-phrase and hence, incorrect. But
option (c) would make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful
sentence. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
The phrase ‘for putting the smile back on the faces of at least a
few children’ is adding information to the verb ‘trying’. The use
of the prepositional phrase ‘for putting’ is wrong. To-infinitive
would be used in place of the prepositional phrase. Among the options,
options (a), (b) and (d) are prepositional-phrase and hence, incorrect. But
option (c) would make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful
sentence. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
S5.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
The given sentence is grammatically and contextually correct. The correct
sentence is option (e).
The given sentence is grammatically and contextually correct. The correct
sentence is option (e).
S6. Ans (d)
Sol. Among the given options, sentence (b) is
grammatically incorrect as “contributes” should be used in place of
“contribute”. Sentences (a) and (c) are contextually different and structurally
incorrect. They are not inferring the same meaning as per the demand of the
question. Hence only option (d) forms the correct sentence which follows the sentences
given in the question both grammatically and contextually
grammatically incorrect as “contributes” should be used in place of
“contribute”. Sentences (a) and (c) are contextually different and structurally
incorrect. They are not inferring the same meaning as per the demand of the
question. Hence only option (d) forms the correct sentence which follows the sentences
given in the question both grammatically and contextually
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The first and the third part of the sentence
contain errors. To make the first part grammatically correct, replace ‘reform’
with ‘reforms’. It is to be noted that the general rule for the phrase ‘one of
the’ is “One of the + PLURAL NOUN + that/who etc. + SINGULAR/PLURAL VERB”.
Moreover, in the third part of the sentence, “had been” should be replaced with
“has been” since, “Had been” means something began in the past, lasted for some
time, then ended. This is entirely in the past while, both “Has been” and “Have
been” mean something began in the past and has lasted into the present time.
Drawing a hint from the phrase “the government in recent years”, it can be
understood that a reform undertaken by the government has been beneficial for
(DBT) from past few years and still continues to be beneficial. However, part
(II) of the sentence is from all grammatical errors. Hence, option (d) becomes
the most suitable answer choice.
contain errors. To make the first part grammatically correct, replace ‘reform’
with ‘reforms’. It is to be noted that the general rule for the phrase ‘one of
the’ is “One of the + PLURAL NOUN + that/who etc. + SINGULAR/PLURAL VERB”.
Moreover, in the third part of the sentence, “had been” should be replaced with
“has been” since, “Had been” means something began in the past, lasted for some
time, then ended. This is entirely in the past while, both “Has been” and “Have
been” mean something began in the past and has lasted into the present time.
Drawing a hint from the phrase “the government in recent years”, it can be
understood that a reform undertaken by the government has been beneficial for
(DBT) from past few years and still continues to be beneficial. However, part
(II) of the sentence is from all grammatical errors. Hence, option (d) becomes
the most suitable answer choice.
S8.
Ans.(c)
Ans.(c)
Sol.
The phrase “hit the nail on the head” means to be accurately right about
something or find the exact answer. Among the given statements, both sentences
(II) and (III) express the meaning which complies with the meaning of the
phrase and at the same time they make sure that the actual meaning of the
sentence remains intact. Statement (I) is irrelevant as it alters the meaning
of the sentence. Hence (c) is the correct option.
The phrase “hit the nail on the head” means to be accurately right about
something or find the exact answer. Among the given statements, both sentences
(II) and (III) express the meaning which complies with the meaning of the
phrase and at the same time they make sure that the actual meaning of the
sentence remains intact. Statement (I) is irrelevant as it alters the meaning
of the sentence. Hence (c) is the correct option.
S9.
Ans. (d)
Sol. ‘foresight, ameliorate’ is the pair of words that fits in the two
sentences to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually complete.
Hence, option (d) is the most appropriate choice.
Foresight means the ability to predict what will happen or be
needed in the future.
Ameliorate means make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
Ans. (d)
Sol. ‘foresight, ameliorate’ is the pair of words that fits in the two
sentences to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually complete.
Hence, option (d) is the most appropriate choice.
Foresight means the ability to predict what will happen or be
needed in the future.
Ameliorate means make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
Prodigal means spending money or using
resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Vitiate means spoil or impair the quality
or efficiency of.
or efficiency of.
Improvidence means the quality or state of not
foreseeing and providing for the future
foreseeing and providing for the future
Remediate means to settle (disputes, strikes,
etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.
etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.
Blemish means a small mark or flaw which
spoils the appearance of something.
spoils the appearance of something.
S10.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol. Read the paragraphs carefully. Among the given
paragraphs, only the (III) paragraph concludes the given inference. It is
describing about the production of more electric vehicles for private as well
as for public transport, to reduce the increasing pollution. However, paragraph
(I) has given emphasis on the adoption of alternate mobility technologies. It
has also suggested that shared mobility would further help to reduce pollution.
While paragraph (II) is suggesting ways that would help in reducing pollution
such as presenting incentives, banning polluting technologies and improving
infrastructure. It is to be noted that in paragraph (I) and (II) the alternate
technology to reduce pollution has not been mentioned whereas, in paragraph
(III) the alternate technology of electric vehicles is mentioned. Thus, option
(b)
becomes the most viable answer choice.
paragraphs, only the (III) paragraph concludes the given inference. It is
describing about the production of more electric vehicles for private as well
as for public transport, to reduce the increasing pollution. However, paragraph
(I) has given emphasis on the adoption of alternate mobility technologies. It
has also suggested that shared mobility would further help to reduce pollution.
While paragraph (II) is suggesting ways that would help in reducing pollution
such as presenting incentives, banning polluting technologies and improving
infrastructure. It is to be noted that in paragraph (I) and (II) the alternate
technology to reduce pollution has not been mentioned whereas, in paragraph
(III) the alternate technology of electric vehicles is mentioned. Thus, option
(b)
becomes the most viable answer choice.
S11.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Here if we go through the passage, we come to the conclusion that the proposals
of protectionist to strengthen the economy have been discussed in the
paragraph.
Here if we go through the passage, we come to the conclusion that the proposals
of protectionist to strengthen the economy have been discussed in the
paragraph.
Sentence
(II) has been discussed in paragraph 1.
(II) has been discussed in paragraph 1.
Hence
option (b) is the correct choice.
option (b) is the correct choice.
“The proposition of the protectionist camp is
that India should adopt a preferential approach towards strategic government
procurements in the digital industries.”
that India should adopt a preferential approach towards strategic government
procurements in the digital industries.”
Statement (III) is incorrect as there is no
such proposal as it was on this ground they want Foreign firms to get lesser
advantage
such proposal as it was on this ground they want Foreign firms to get lesser
advantage
S12.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
We can conclude from paragraph 2 that low innovation rate of India is the
reason behind India’s low share of global value chains.
We can conclude from paragraph 2 that low innovation rate of India is the
reason behind India’s low share of global value chains.
Global
Value Chain refers to the production of a good or service and its global level
supply, distribution and post sales activities.
Value Chain refers to the production of a good or service and its global level
supply, distribution and post sales activities.
Refer
the lines “Many companies in the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled
services space are now struggling to achieve this objective through outmoded
cost-arbitrage-based business models. Ironically, some of them, unable to keep
pace with innovation, are now asking for protection.”
the lines “Many companies in the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled
services space are now struggling to achieve this objective through outmoded
cost-arbitrage-based business models. Ironically, some of them, unable to keep
pace with innovation, are now asking for protection.”
Sentence
(a) and (b) are irrelevant in context of the passage.
(a) and (b) are irrelevant in context of the passage.
Hence
option (c) is the correct answer choice.
option (c) is the correct answer choice.
S13.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Refer the third paragraph in which it has mentioned the factors which India is
facing in order to bring public- private partnership to transform the current
condition of India. As public sector lacks trust on private enterprises and are
negligent to adopt this reform, public private partnership is found difficult
to implement.
Refer the third paragraph in which it has mentioned the factors which India is
facing in order to bring public- private partnership to transform the current
condition of India. As public sector lacks trust on private enterprises and are
negligent to adopt this reform, public private partnership is found difficult
to implement.
Hence
option (d) is the most appropriate choice.
option (d) is the most appropriate choice.
Refer
the lines “However, this potentially meaningful modality of deep public-private
partnerships has been throttled by reticence on part of the unions representing
public sector enterprises, as well as an all-pervasive lack of trust in the
private sector.”
the lines “However, this potentially meaningful modality of deep public-private
partnerships has been throttled by reticence on part of the unions representing
public sector enterprises, as well as an all-pervasive lack of trust in the
private sector.”
S14.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
It has been mentioned in paragraph 4 that according to protectionists India
should mandate localization of all data owned by foreign companies, which
proves fidelity of option (b).
It has been mentioned in paragraph 4 that according to protectionists India
should mandate localization of all data owned by foreign companies, which
proves fidelity of option (b).
All
the other sentences cannot be inferred from paragraph 4.
the other sentences cannot be inferred from paragraph 4.
Refer
the lines from paragraph 4 “However, the protectionist camp goes on to offer a
tenuous extension of this hypothesis: India should mandate localization of all
data owned by foreign companies, again inspired by China.”
the lines from paragraph 4 “However, the protectionist camp goes on to offer a
tenuous extension of this hypothesis: India should mandate localization of all
data owned by foreign companies, again inspired by China.”
S15.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
“high-volume and low-value” mentioned in paragraph 5 in which ‘high volume’
refers to the global flow of data services and ‘low- value’ refers to the
limited earnings from domestic data market. Hence, we can infer that option (b)
is the most appropriate choice.
“high-volume and low-value” mentioned in paragraph 5 in which ‘high volume’
refers to the global flow of data services and ‘low- value’ refers to the
limited earnings from domestic data market. Hence, we can infer that option (b)
is the most appropriate choice.
Refer
the lines “Despite large volumes, the potential for earning large value from
the domestic data market remains limited. Low average revenues per user in
telecom and low transaction values in digital payments are indicative of this
“high-volume and low-value” paradigm.”
the lines “Despite large volumes, the potential for earning large value from
the domestic data market remains limited. Low average revenues per user in
telecom and low transaction values in digital payments are indicative of this
“high-volume and low-value” paradigm.”
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