IBPS PO Mains English Quiz
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Directions (1-8): Read the following passage
carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain parts are given in
bold to answer some of the questions based on the passage.
carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain parts are given in
bold to answer some of the questions based on the passage.
Ever since I
came to the USA in the early 1970s I had been anxious that one day there would
be a backlash against the Indian immigrant community in the USA. The reason was
the observation that Indians were almost all very well educated, lived in
decent houses in upscale neighbourhoods, drove newer cars, had professional
jobs and even their children did very well at school. I was worried that some
lunatic American would declare one day that these Indians must be doing
something unethical, if not illegal that enabled them to live such a good life.
came to the USA in the early 1970s I had been anxious that one day there would
be a backlash against the Indian immigrant community in the USA. The reason was
the observation that Indians were almost all very well educated, lived in
decent houses in upscale neighbourhoods, drove newer cars, had professional
jobs and even their children did very well at school. I was worried that some
lunatic American would declare one day that these Indians must be doing
something unethical, if not illegal that enabled them to live such a good life.
This anxiety
subsided over the years aided by the following realisations: a) Indians have
always been gentle, peace-loving, law-abiding citizens/ immigrants, not
involved in controversies; b) their fluency in English exceeds that of
immigrants like the Chinese, Mexicans and even eastern Europeans; c) Indians
are open to inter-racial marriages indicating a desire to get assimilated with
society, as opposed to living in isolated ethnic pockets like “little Tokyo”;
d) many Americans developed appreciation for a variety of elements in Indian
culture including yoga and meditation, spicy food, sitar music etc.; e) second
generation Indians started to excel in a variety of areas, not the least of
which is spelling bee contests and finally; f ) a climate of political
correctness started to pervade society.
subsided over the years aided by the following realisations: a) Indians have
always been gentle, peace-loving, law-abiding citizens/ immigrants, not
involved in controversies; b) their fluency in English exceeds that of
immigrants like the Chinese, Mexicans and even eastern Europeans; c) Indians
are open to inter-racial marriages indicating a desire to get assimilated with
society, as opposed to living in isolated ethnic pockets like “little Tokyo”;
d) many Americans developed appreciation for a variety of elements in Indian
culture including yoga and meditation, spicy food, sitar music etc.; e) second
generation Indians started to excel in a variety of areas, not the least of
which is spelling bee contests and finally; f ) a climate of political
correctness started to pervade society.
However, my
fears resurfaced over the past ten years or so as I saw a massive influx of
Indian Information Technology (IT) professionals into USA, mainly in the
Silicon Valley area but also in many other major cities including Atlanta,
Chicago, Houston, Denver etc. This new generation of Indians is distinctly
different from immigrants like us who came here for higher education and then
struggled for many years to establish a good life, eventually becoming US
citizens. First, most Indians in the IT field are not US citizens and came here
on H1B visas for periods of between three and six years. They either do not
want to or cannot become US citizens. So, they are oblivious to social and political issues in this country. They know
that they can go back to India at any time if the situation warrants. Second,
Americans think that they are somewhat rude in their behaviour because they did
not have to learn accepted norms of interaction with others. They tend to
socialise with each other and live in a world of Indian food, Bollywood movies,
watching cricket on TV, daily communication with relatives in India through
WhatsApp, etc. Unlike us, they earned good salaries from the time they set
their feet here. They live a good life, but their attire and mannerisms spell a
“fresh off the boat” image.
fears resurfaced over the past ten years or so as I saw a massive influx of
Indian Information Technology (IT) professionals into USA, mainly in the
Silicon Valley area but also in many other major cities including Atlanta,
Chicago, Houston, Denver etc. This new generation of Indians is distinctly
different from immigrants like us who came here for higher education and then
struggled for many years to establish a good life, eventually becoming US
citizens. First, most Indians in the IT field are not US citizens and came here
on H1B visas for periods of between three and six years. They either do not
want to or cannot become US citizens. So, they are oblivious to social and political issues in this country. They know
that they can go back to India at any time if the situation warrants. Second,
Americans think that they are somewhat rude in their behaviour because they did
not have to learn accepted norms of interaction with others. They tend to
socialise with each other and live in a world of Indian food, Bollywood movies,
watching cricket on TV, daily communication with relatives in India through
WhatsApp, etc. Unlike us, they earned good salaries from the time they set
their feet here. They live a good life, but their attire and mannerisms spell a
“fresh off the boat” image.
There is
another aspect to the problem. A recent news report about Indian nationals
crossing the US-Mexico border illegally has taken my anxiety levels to new
heights. According to this report, it is not just people from central and south
America and middle-easterners who are trying to enter the USA illegally from
Mexico, but a rapidly increasing number of Indians has been added to the mix.
There are Mexican groups called “the cayotes”, basically into human
trafficking, who charge $25,000 per person to smuggle Indians in – a fee
considerably higher than the more typical $8,000 or so for Mexicans and others.
The news is shocking on several fronts. These episodes shatter the image of
Indian immigrants as hardworking, law-abiding professionals. It has also been
reported that some of these illegals are Sikhs. When questioned by immigration
officers they say that they are seeking asylum in this country because of
alleged political and religious persecution in India. The women, on the other
hand, are claiming incidents of assault and abuse because of their lower castes
and threats of honour killing.
another aspect to the problem. A recent news report about Indian nationals
crossing the US-Mexico border illegally has taken my anxiety levels to new
heights. According to this report, it is not just people from central and south
America and middle-easterners who are trying to enter the USA illegally from
Mexico, but a rapidly increasing number of Indians has been added to the mix.
There are Mexican groups called “the cayotes”, basically into human
trafficking, who charge $25,000 per person to smuggle Indians in – a fee
considerably higher than the more typical $8,000 or so for Mexicans and others.
The news is shocking on several fronts. These episodes shatter the image of
Indian immigrants as hardworking, law-abiding professionals. It has also been
reported that some of these illegals are Sikhs. When questioned by immigration
officers they say that they are seeking asylum in this country because of
alleged political and religious persecution in India. The women, on the other
hand, are claiming incidents of assault and abuse because of their lower castes
and threats of honour killing.
I am puzzled
by these claims. While such abuses certainly exist in India they cannot
possibly be so widespread or severe as to cause thousands of people to flee
India and take this long torturous route
to the USA. Ability to pay $25000 also casts some doubt about their claims. It
is sad because such claims only reinforce racial stereotyping that exists in
this country about Indians. The news is also appalling in the sense that people
who are presumably intelligent and educated are willing to spend $25K per
person to engage in such a risky and illegal effort. On their long journey
through South and Central America there is considerable danger of getting
robbed, falling sick and even getting caught in the middle of a violence
related to drug trafficking. The story also does not jibe with the continuing economic prosperity and modernisation in
India. I wonder if the illegal migration of Indians into this country marks the
beginning of the end of dreams of many Indians living peaceful lives in USA. We
might be viewed in future in the same way as Mexicans or Middle-easterners are;
undesirable people who want to come here at any cost and then become a burden
on society. I hope that I am wrong.
by these claims. While such abuses certainly exist in India they cannot
possibly be so widespread or severe as to cause thousands of people to flee
India and take this long torturous route
to the USA. Ability to pay $25000 also casts some doubt about their claims. It
is sad because such claims only reinforce racial stereotyping that exists in
this country about Indians. The news is also appalling in the sense that people
who are presumably intelligent and educated are willing to spend $25K per
person to engage in such a risky and illegal effort. On their long journey
through South and Central America there is considerable danger of getting
robbed, falling sick and even getting caught in the middle of a violence
related to drug trafficking. The story also does not jibe with the continuing economic prosperity and modernisation in
India. I wonder if the illegal migration of Indians into this country marks the
beginning of the end of dreams of many Indians living peaceful lives in USA. We
might be viewed in future in the same way as Mexicans or Middle-easterners are;
undesirable people who want to come here at any cost and then become a burden
on society. I hope that I am wrong.
Q1.
According to the passage what are the point(s) that the author has anxiety for?
According to the passage what are the point(s) that the author has anxiety for?
(a)Backlash
against the Indian immigrant community in the USA
against the Indian immigrant community in the USA
(b)Indian’s
good standard of living life might be questioned someday on the basis of
unwarranted unethical deeds; if not any illegal one.
good standard of living life might be questioned someday on the basis of
unwarranted unethical deeds; if not any illegal one.
(c)Indians
might be viewed in future as an undesirable people who want to come to U.S. at
any cost and then become a burden on society.
might be viewed in future as an undesirable people who want to come to U.S. at
any cost and then become a burden on society.
(d) Both (a)
and (b)
and (b)
(e)All (a)
(b) and (c)
(b) and (c)
Indian people living in U.S. are taking an edge over ‘the living’ of many other
Asian people?
(a)Indians
are open to inter-racial marriages indicating a desire to get assimilated with
society.
are open to inter-racial marriages indicating a desire to get assimilated with
society.
(b)Indians
are open for adapting the new culture as opposed to living in isolated ethnic
pockets like “little Tokyo”
are open for adapting the new culture as opposed to living in isolated ethnic
pockets like “little Tokyo”
(c)Their
fluency in English exceeds that of other immigrants like the Chinese.
fluency in English exceeds that of other immigrants like the Chinese.
(d)All (a)
(b) and (c)
(b) and (c)
(e)None of
these
these
people fleeing from India to U.S. now-a-days are different from the people who
flew many years ago?
(a)Earlier people used to fly to
U.S. for higher education, eventually becoming US citizen, but most Indians
now-a-days are in the IT field and are not US citizens. They know that they can
go back to India at any time if the situation arises.
U.S. for higher education, eventually becoming US citizen, but most Indians
now-a-days are in the IT field and are not US citizens. They know that they can
go back to India at any time if the situation arises.
(b)Unlike people from the earlier
times who struggled for many years to establish a good life, migrants
now-a-days earn good salaries from the time they set their feet here.
times who struggled for many years to establish a good life, migrants
now-a-days earn good salaries from the time they set their feet here.
(c)Both (a) and (b)
(d)Second generation Indians
started to excel in a variety of areas, not the least of which is spelling bee
contests and finally.
started to excel in a variety of areas, not the least of which is spelling bee
contests and finally.
(e)None of these
Q4. “They
live a good life, but their attire and mannerisms spell a fresh off the boat image.” In the given sentence what does the bold
part implies?
live a good life, but their attire and mannerisms spell a fresh off the boat image.” In the given sentence what does the bold
part implies?
(a)Immigrants
who arrive from a foreign nation and have yet to assimilate into the host
nation’s culture, but still continue with their ethnic ideas and practices
who arrive from a foreign nation and have yet to assimilate into the host
nation’s culture, but still continue with their ethnic ideas and practices
(b)Emigrants
who arrive from a foreign nation and assimilate into the host nation’s culture,
giving off their ethnic ideas and practices
who arrive from a foreign nation and assimilate into the host nation’s culture,
giving off their ethnic ideas and practices
(c)Immigrants
who arrive from a foreign nation and don’t want to assimilate into the host
nation’s culture
who arrive from a foreign nation and don’t want to assimilate into the host
nation’s culture
(d)Tourists
who arrive from a foreign nation and have yet to assimilate into the host
nation’s culture, but still continue with their ethnic ideas and practices
who arrive from a foreign nation and have yet to assimilate into the host
nation’s culture, but still continue with their ethnic ideas and practices
(e)None of these
Q5. Why the
news of illegal migration of Indians into U.S. is shocking and perplexed for
the author?
news of illegal migration of Indians into U.S. is shocking and perplexed for
the author?
(a)The
claims made by immigrants like assault and abuse because of their lower castes
and threats of honour killing, alleged political and religious persecution in
India cannot possibly be so widespread or severe as to cause thousands of
people to flee India and take this long torturous route to the USA.
claims made by immigrants like assault and abuse because of their lower castes
and threats of honour killing, alleged political and religious persecution in
India cannot possibly be so widespread or severe as to cause thousands of
people to flee India and take this long torturous route to the USA.
(b)The
claims also do not agree with the continuing economic prosperity and
modernisation in India.
claims also do not agree with the continuing economic prosperity and
modernisation in India.
(c)It
doesn’t seem plausible that people who are presumably intelligent and educated
are willing to spend $25K per person to engage in such a risky and illegal
effort where there is considerable danger of getting robbed, falling sick and
even getting caught in the middle of a violence related to drug trafficking.
doesn’t seem plausible that people who are presumably intelligent and educated
are willing to spend $25K per person to engage in such a risky and illegal
effort where there is considerable danger of getting robbed, falling sick and
even getting caught in the middle of a violence related to drug trafficking.
(d)All (a)
(b) and (c)
(b) and (c)
(e)None of
these
these
Directions (6-7): Choose the word which is
most nearly the SIMILAR in meaning to the given word printed in bold as used in
the passage.
most nearly the SIMILAR in meaning to the given word printed in bold as used in
the passage.
Q6. Oblivious
(a)Irritating
(b)Unaware
(c)Agreeable
(d)Placid
(e)Pacifying
(a)Agonizing
(b)Suave
(c)Provincial
(d)Cultured
(e)Worldly
Q8. Choose the word which is most nearly the
OPPOSITE in meaning to the word ‘jibe’ printed in bold as used in the
passage.
OPPOSITE in meaning to the word ‘jibe’ printed in bold as used in the
passage.
(a)Agree
(b)Taunt
(c)Barb
(d)Sneer
(e)Differ
(Directions: 9-15): In the
following questions, few sentences are provided. Identify and mark the sentence
which may fail to become the part of the paragraph coherently. If none of the
sentences is incoherent to the paragraph, mark option (e) i.e., “none of these”
as your answer choice.
following questions, few sentences are provided. Identify and mark the sentence
which may fail to become the part of the paragraph coherently. If none of the
sentences is incoherent to the paragraph, mark option (e) i.e., “none of these”
as your answer choice.
Q9. (a) Such events, which
cause widespread destruction and impact the availability of food and water, are
likely to become more frequent and intense in India because of rising average
temperatures.
cause widespread destruction and impact the availability of food and water, are
likely to become more frequent and intense in India because of rising average
temperatures.
(b) If India achieves all its
targets, warming could be held below 2-degree Celsius but would still be “too
high” to be consistent with the 1.5-degree-celsius limit.
targets, warming could be held below 2-degree Celsius but would still be “too
high” to be consistent with the 1.5-degree-celsius limit.
(c) A new report of the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a global body of climate
change scientists, will assess how effective the initiatives of all nations,
including India, are in mitigating the rise in global temperatures.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a global body of climate
change scientists, will assess how effective the initiatives of all nations,
including India, are in mitigating the rise in global temperatures.
(d) Recent extreme weather
events, such as floods in Kerala, wildfires in Uttarakhand and heat waves in
the north and the east, have demonstrated how vulnerable India is to climate
change.
events, such as floods in Kerala, wildfires in Uttarakhand and heat waves in
the north and the east, have demonstrated how vulnerable India is to climate
change.
(e) None of these
Q10. (a) However, they are yet
to comply with data storage norms and have reportedly sought more time.
to comply with data storage norms and have reportedly sought more time.
(b) Reserve Bank of India’s
deadline on an April directive that all data related to payments must be stored
only in India, ended yesterday.
deadline on an April directive that all data related to payments must be stored
only in India, ended yesterday.
(c) Despite lobbying by global
payments companies seeking either a dilution of the directive or an extension
of the deadline, the central bank did not budge.
payments companies seeking either a dilution of the directive or an extension
of the deadline, the central bank did not budge.
(d) Government too reportedly
backed RBI. Payments data, like telecom-related data, will in future be stored
only in India.
backed RBI. Payments data, like telecom-related data, will in future be stored
only in India.
(e) None of these
Q11. (a) Durga puja covers a
lot, including God-consciousness nurturing nature, being mindful of wealth,
learning and fine arts, wisdom, military prowess and also the Absolute.
lot, including God-consciousness nurturing nature, being mindful of wealth,
learning and fine arts, wisdom, military prowess and also the Absolute.
(b) It embodies mother worship,
gender equity, victory of good over evil and cosmic spiritual power over
temporary brute force.
gender equity, victory of good over evil and cosmic spiritual power over
temporary brute force.
(c) Ultimately, one overcomes
the ego and the obsession with mundane and material needs, towards achieving
unison with cosmic consciousness.
the ego and the obsession with mundane and material needs, towards achieving
unison with cosmic consciousness.
(d) Devi Uma, along with her
four offspring, is coming to her parents, Himalaya and Menaka, for a short
period of three days.
four offspring, is coming to her parents, Himalaya and Menaka, for a short
period of three days.
(e) None of these
for clean mobility, the government must prioritise mass transit over cars and
private vehicles.
(b) Third, last mile
connectivity must be easy, whether through local shuttle buses or shared
mobility options, affordable, reliable and available.
connectivity must be easy, whether through local shuttle buses or shared
mobility options, affordable, reliable and available.
(c) The government is
finalising a policy that would help transition the sector away from the
internal combustion engine and fossil fuels to electric vehicles and
alternative fuels.
finalising a policy that would help transition the sector away from the
internal combustion engine and fossil fuels to electric vehicles and
alternative fuels.
(d)Electric power is the way to
go for the transport sector, given the need to curb greenhouse gas emissions
and air pollution. India, too, is taking measures to lay the foundation of such
a transition.
go for the transport sector, given the need to curb greenhouse gas emissions
and air pollution. India, too, is taking measures to lay the foundation of such
a transition.
(e) None of these
Q13. (a) Cropping decisions
continue to be driven by price-adaptive behaviour of Indian farmers.
continue to be driven by price-adaptive behaviour of Indian farmers.
(b) Such decision-making manifests
as the most remunerative crop in the last season being sown over larger acreage
in the current season, leading to an inevitable price crash.
as the most remunerative crop in the last season being sown over larger acreage
in the current season, leading to an inevitable price crash.
(c) Pulses prices reigning high
two years ago is still fresh in the minds of the farmers, leading to record output
amid prices of pigeon pea and chick pea ruling significantly below their
support prices for most of the year so far.
two years ago is still fresh in the minds of the farmers, leading to record output
amid prices of pigeon pea and chick pea ruling significantly below their
support prices for most of the year so far.
(d) As per the fourth advance
estimates for 2017-18, cereal-output is at an all-time high of 259.59 million
tons (mt), up from 251.98 mt and 235.22 mt in the previous two years, and
pulses are at 25.23 mt as against 23.13 mt and 16.35 mt.
estimates for 2017-18, cereal-output is at an all-time high of 259.59 million
tons (mt), up from 251.98 mt and 235.22 mt in the previous two years, and
pulses are at 25.23 mt as against 23.13 mt and 16.35 mt.
(e) None of these
(a) The noble concept of “socialism with a human face” was crushed
beneath the tanks in Prague’s Wenceslas Square.
beneath the tanks in Prague’s Wenceslas Square.
(b) Mr Attali argued that the huge cost was justified, as it
represented only a fraction of the sums Western powers were spending every year
on defence.
represented only a fraction of the sums Western powers were spending every year
on defence.
(c) The dismantling of the statues of Lenin and Stalin were events
of pregnant symbolism
of pregnant symbolism
(d) The disintegration of the Soviet Union (August 1991) has been
the cruelest irony in Communist history.
the cruelest irony in Communist history.
(e) On the 50th anniversary of the Prague Spring, it is pretty
obvious that the aftermath in the years since the momentous event has been no
less profound than the Kremlin’s victory.
obvious that the aftermath in the years since the momentous event has been no
less profound than the Kremlin’s victory.
Q15.
(a)As if assuming that Ankara would conduct itself like a partner
if Washington treated it as an equal that shared the same interests and values.
if Washington treated it as an equal that shared the same interests and values.
(b)Yet, these accommodations by Washington over the years did
little to make Ankara behave like an ally.
little to make Ankara behave like an ally.
(c)Unfortunately, past U.S. administrations have tolerated
Turkey’s misbehavior
Turkey’s misbehavior
(d) Relations improved greatly when PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan was
expelled by Syrian authorities. However, the Syrian civil war has once again
strained relations between the two countries, leading to the suspension of
diplomatic contact.
expelled by Syrian authorities. However, the Syrian civil war has once again
strained relations between the two countries, leading to the suspension of
diplomatic contact.
(e) In recent years Turkey has countered U.S. efforts to fight
ISIS in Syria.
ISIS in Syria.
Solutions:
S1. Ans. (e)
Sol. All the
given three options are correct .Option (a) and (b) can be traced from the 1st
paragraph where it is given that “Ever since I came to the USA in the early
1970s I had been anxious that one day there would be a backlash against the
Indian immigrant community in the USA, ……….I was worried that some lunatic
American would declare one day that these Indians must be doing something
unethical, if not illegal that enabled them to live such a good life.” Option
(c) can be traced from the last paragraph where it is given “We might be viewed
in future in the same way as Mexicans or Middle-easterners are; undesirable
people who want to come here at any cost and then become a burden on society. I
hope that I am wrong.” Thus option (e) is the correct answer choice.
given three options are correct .Option (a) and (b) can be traced from the 1st
paragraph where it is given that “Ever since I came to the USA in the early
1970s I had been anxious that one day there would be a backlash against the
Indian immigrant community in the USA, ……….I was worried that some lunatic
American would declare one day that these Indians must be doing something
unethical, if not illegal that enabled them to live such a good life.” Option
(c) can be traced from the last paragraph where it is given “We might be viewed
in future in the same way as Mexicans or Middle-easterners are; undesirable
people who want to come here at any cost and then become a burden on society. I
hope that I am wrong.” Thus option (e) is the correct answer choice.
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. All the
three options are correct .Option (a) (b) and (c) can be traced from the 2nd
paragraph where it is given “their fluency in English exceeds that of
immigrants like the Chinese, Mexicans and even eastern Europeans; Indians are
open to inter-racial marriages indicating a desire to get assimilated with
society, as opposed to living in isolated ethnic pockets like “little Tokyo”.
Thus option (d) is the correct answer choice.
three options are correct .Option (a) (b) and (c) can be traced from the 2nd
paragraph where it is given “their fluency in English exceeds that of
immigrants like the Chinese, Mexicans and even eastern Europeans; Indians are
open to inter-racial marriages indicating a desire to get assimilated with
society, as opposed to living in isolated ethnic pockets like “little Tokyo”.
Thus option (d) is the correct answer choice.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both the options (a) and (b)
are correct. The option (a) can be traced from the 3rd paragraph
where it is given that “This new generation of Indians is distinctly different
from immigrants like us who came here for higher education and then struggled
for many years to establish a good life, eventually becoming the US citizens.
First, most Indians in the IT field are not US citizens and came here on H1B
visas for periods of between three and six years. They either do not want to or
cannot become the US citizens. So, they are oblivious to social and political
issues in this country. They know that they can go back to India at any time if
the situation warrants.” Thus, the option (c) is the correct answer
choice.
are correct. The option (a) can be traced from the 3rd paragraph
where it is given that “This new generation of Indians is distinctly different
from immigrants like us who came here for higher education and then struggled
for many years to establish a good life, eventually becoming the US citizens.
First, most Indians in the IT field are not US citizens and came here on H1B
visas for periods of between three and six years. They either do not want to or
cannot become the US citizens. So, they are oblivious to social and political
issues in this country. They know that they can go back to India at any time if
the situation warrants.” Thus, the option (c) is the correct answer
choice.
S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. Option
(a) is the correct answer choice.
(a) is the correct answer choice.
Fresh off
the boat- The phrases fresh off the boat, off the boat, banana boat, or just
simply boat are terms used to describe immigrants who have arrived from a
foreign nation and have yet to assimilate into the host nation’s culture,
language, and behaviour, but still continue with their ethnic ideas and
practices.
the boat- The phrases fresh off the boat, off the boat, banana boat, or just
simply boat are terms used to describe immigrants who have arrived from a
foreign nation and have yet to assimilate into the host nation’s culture,
language, and behaviour, but still continue with their ethnic ideas and
practices.
When a
person leaves his country to take up permanent residence in another country, he
becomes an emigrant and an immigrant. He is an emigrant upon leaving his
homeland and an immigrant upon arriving at his destination.
person leaves his country to take up permanent residence in another country, he
becomes an emigrant and an immigrant. He is an emigrant upon leaving his
homeland and an immigrant upon arriving at his destination.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. All the
options (a) (b) and (c) are correct. All the three options can be traced from
the 5th paragraph where it is given that “. I am puzzled by these
claims. While such abuses certainly exist in India they cannot possibly be so
widespread or severe as to cause thousands of people to flee India and take
this long torturous route to the USA. Ability to pay $25000 also casts some
doubt about their claims. It is sad because such claims only reinforce racial
stereotyping that exists in this country about Indians. The news is also
appalling in the sense that people who are presumably intelligent and educated
are willing to spend $25K per person to engage in such a risky and illegal
effort. On their long journey through South and Central America there is
considerable danger of getting robbed, falling sick and even getting caught in
the middle of a violence related to drug trafficking. The story also does not
jibe with the continuing economic prosperity and modernisation in India.” Thus
option (d) is the correct answer choice.
options (a) (b) and (c) are correct. All the three options can be traced from
the 5th paragraph where it is given that “. I am puzzled by these
claims. While such abuses certainly exist in India they cannot possibly be so
widespread or severe as to cause thousands of people to flee India and take
this long torturous route to the USA. Ability to pay $25000 also casts some
doubt about their claims. It is sad because such claims only reinforce racial
stereotyping that exists in this country about Indians. The news is also
appalling in the sense that people who are presumably intelligent and educated
are willing to spend $25K per person to engage in such a risky and illegal
effort. On their long journey through South and Central America there is
considerable danger of getting robbed, falling sick and even getting caught in
the middle of a violence related to drug trafficking. The story also does not
jibe with the continuing economic prosperity and modernisation in India.” Thus
option (d) is the correct answer choice.
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol.
Oblivious- not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one
Oblivious- not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one
Option (b)
is the correct answer choice for the given word.
is the correct answer choice for the given word.
Placid- not
easily upset or excited.
easily upset or excited.
S7. Ans. (a)
Sol. Option
(a) is the correct answer choice for the given word.
(a) is the correct answer choice for the given word.
Torturous-
characterized by, involving, or causing pain or suffering.
characterized by, involving, or causing pain or suffering.
Agonizing-
causing great physical or mental pain.
causing great physical or mental pain.
S8. Ans. (e)
Sol. Option (e) is the correct answer choice for
the given word.
the given word.
Jibe- be in
accord; agree.
accord; agree.
All the
given options are the synonyms of the given word ‘jibe’ except option (e),
‘differ’.
given options are the synonyms of the given word ‘jibe’ except option (e),
‘differ’.
S9.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol. The logical sequence of
the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is ‘dac’ as it is describing
about the changes in the global temperature and its subsequent effects.
However, the sentence (b) doesn’t fit in the context of the paragraph. The hint
can be drawn, as the phrase “If India achieves all its targets” indicates that
these targets must have been mentioned earlier too. However, nothing has been
said about the targets of India, thus, the sentence (b) stands incoherent.
Hence, the option (b) is the most viable answer choice.
the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is ‘dac’ as it is describing
about the changes in the global temperature and its subsequent effects.
However, the sentence (b) doesn’t fit in the context of the paragraph. The hint
can be drawn, as the phrase “If India achieves all its targets” indicates that
these targets must have been mentioned earlier too. However, nothing has been
said about the targets of India, thus, the sentence (b) stands incoherent.
Hence, the option (b) is the most viable answer choice.
S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. The sentences can be
arranged in the sequence of ‘bcd’ to form a coherent paragraph. The
paragraph is describing about the directive issued by RBI regarding data
related to the payments to be stored in India only. However, the sentence (a)
fails to find a logical position in the sequence of the coherent paragraph as
the pronoun “they” in the sentence (a) does not have any antecedent in any of
the other given sentences. Hence, the option (a) is the most viable answer
choice.
arranged in the sequence of ‘bcd’ to form a coherent paragraph. The
paragraph is describing about the directive issued by RBI regarding data
related to the payments to be stored in India only. However, the sentence (a)
fails to find a logical position in the sequence of the coherent paragraph as
the pronoun “they” in the sentence (a) does not have any antecedent in any of
the other given sentences. Hence, the option (a) is the most viable answer
choice.
S11. Ans. (d)
Sol. The logical sequence of
the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is ‘abc’. The paragraph is
describing about the significance of Durga Puja in the lives of devotees.
However, the sentence (d) is describing about a mythological tale of Devi Uma.
Since, the sentence (d) fails to adhere to the theme of the paragraph it, the
option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is ‘abc’. The paragraph is
describing about the significance of Durga Puja in the lives of devotees.
However, the sentence (d) is describing about a mythological tale of Devi Uma.
Since, the sentence (d) fails to adhere to the theme of the paragraph it, the
option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
S12. Ans. (b)
Sol. The appropriate sequence
of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is ‘dca’. The paragraph is
describing about devising a policy for transport so as to develop a pollution
free environment. Although in the sentence (b), the number “third” indicates
that the paragraph must also consists of the “first” and the “second”. However,
none of the other sentences could be arranged in the similar chronological
order, therefore, the option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is ‘dca’. The paragraph is
describing about devising a policy for transport so as to develop a pollution
free environment. Although in the sentence (b), the number “third” indicates
that the paragraph must also consists of the “first” and the “second”. However,
none of the other sentences could be arranged in the similar chronological
order, therefore, the option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
S13. Ans. (e)
Sol. All the sentences together
form a coherent paragraph describing about the cropping decisions of farmers
and their effect on the prices of pulses and cereals. Therefore, the logical
sequence of these sentences is ‘abcd’. Since, none of the sentence is
incoherent, the option (e) becomes the most feasible answer choice.
form a coherent paragraph describing about the cropping decisions of farmers
and their effect on the prices of pulses and cereals. Therefore, the logical
sequence of these sentences is ‘abcd’. Since, none of the sentence is
incoherent, the option (e) becomes the most feasible answer choice.
S14.Ans (b)
Sol. The sentences can be sequenced as dcae in the form of coherent paragraph as this article is about the
1968 reform movement in Czechoslovakia. Here the main topic of discussion is
The Prague Spring, a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia
during the era of its domination by the Soviet Union after World War II. As the
sentence (b) is talking about some expenditures on defence thus it is out of
context and doesn’t contribute any meaning to the paragraph.
1968 reform movement in Czechoslovakia. Here the main topic of discussion is
The Prague Spring, a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia
during the era of its domination by the Soviet Union after World War II. As the
sentence (b) is talking about some expenditures on defence thus it is out of
context and doesn’t contribute any meaning to the paragraph.
S15.Ans (d)
Sol. The sentences can be sequenced as cabe in the form of coherent paragraph, as in the paragraph there
has been a discussion over U.S., Turkey relationship, how Turkey and U.S.
relations have deteriorated. Whereas in sentence (d) there is a discussion over
issues between Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and Syria so it doesn’t
contribute any meaning to the coherent paragraph thus option (d) is the wright
choice to go with.
has been a discussion over U.S., Turkey relationship, how Turkey and U.S.
relations have deteriorated. Whereas in sentence (d) there is a discussion over
issues between Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and Syria so it doesn’t
contribute any meaning to the coherent paragraph thus option (d) is the wright
choice to go with.
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