Directions (1-10): In the following passage
there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed
below the passage and against each five words are suggested, one of which fits
the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
The earth is not only the 1
heritage of all humankind but also the ultimate 2 of life. By
over-exploiting its 3 we are 4 the very 5
of our own life. All around signs 6 of the destruction 7
by human activity and of the 8 of nature. Therefore, the
protection and 9 of the earth is not a question of morality or
ethics but a question of our own 10. How we respond to this
challenge will affect not only this generation but many generations to come.
Q1. (a) cultural (b)
common (c) historical
(d)
established (e) initial
Q2. (a)
destiny (b) sparkle (c) principle
(d)
source (e) goal
Q3. (a)
burden (b) capacity (c) resources
(d)
nature (e) reserves
Q4. (a)
undermining (b) stressing (c) forcing
(d)
seeking (e) evading
Q5. (a) hope (b) basis (c) unity
(d)
solidarity (e) growth
Q6. (a)
compete (b) glitter (c) stages
(d)
marvel (e) abound
Q7. (a)
caused (b) unfold (c) negligence
(d)
unfolded (e) highlighted
Q8. (a)
casualty (b) abuse (c) load
(d)
degradation (e) harshness
Q9. (a)
infrastructure (b) respect (c) conservation
(d)
beautification (e) generation
Q10.(a) doom (b)
survival (c) rationality
(d)
prestige (e) intelligence
Directions (11-15): In each of the following sentences
there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five pairs of words
denoted by numbers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Find out which pair of words can
be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make it
meaningfully complete.
Q11. Whatever be Pakistan’s _____, India should _____ the moment to push
for peace in Jammu & Kashmir.
(a) fate, trail (b)
stricture, usurp
(c) intentions, seize (d)
measures, regain
(e) response, raise
Q12. I must hold discussions _______you ________ that matter shortly.
(a) about, in (b)
with, on
(c) with, for (d)
about, for
(e) about, them
Q13. The government has promised to create a _____ in _____of private investment.
(a) conducive, support (b)
system, event
(c) base, arena (d)
climate, favour
(e) condition, principle
Q14. Islamabad has always _____ the Kashmir issue as the unfinished _____
of partition.
(a) viewed, agenda (b)
manipulated, target
(c) highlighted, criteria (d)
escalated, hostility
(e) weighed, bargain
Q15. It is time we found a development ______ whose _____ reach the needy
section first.
(a) formula, research (b)
initiative, impact
(c) skill, lessons (d)
methodology, concern
(e) paradigm, benefit
S1. Ans. (b)
S2. Ans. (d)
S3. Ans. (c)
S4. Ans. (a)
S5. Ans. (b)
S6. Ans. (e)
S7. Ans. (a)
S8. Ans. (d)
S9. Ans. (c)
S10. Ans. (b)
S11. Ans. (b)
S12. Ans.
(d)
S13. Ans.
(a)
S14. Ans.
(e)
S15. Ans. (b)