IBPS PO Mains English Quiz
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Direction (1-4): Read the
following passage and answer the following questions.
following passage and answer the following questions.
Paragraph 1: Describing India-China summits as
marking a “new era” in bilateral relations follows a predictable pattern, and
both sides are guilty. Rarely have such summits deserved these high sounding
labels. There are exceptions. The Vajpayee-Hu Jintao summit in 2003
_______________ the Special Representatives mechanism to seek a political
settlement to the boundary issue. China acknowledged Sikkim as part of the
Indian Union. The Manmohan Singh-Wen Jiabao summit in 2005 had more ‘significant outcomes’. India and China
were able to conclude the Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the
Settlement of the India-China Boundary Question.
marking a “new era” in bilateral relations follows a predictable pattern, and
both sides are guilty. Rarely have such summits deserved these high sounding
labels. There are exceptions. The Vajpayee-Hu Jintao summit in 2003
_______________ the Special Representatives mechanism to seek a political
settlement to the boundary issue. China acknowledged Sikkim as part of the
Indian Union. The Manmohan Singh-Wen Jiabao summit in 2005 had more ‘significant outcomes’. India and China
were able to conclude the Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the
Settlement of the India-China Boundary Question.
Paragraph 2: This document is important in that it conceded two very important
principles from the Indian perspective. One, it accepted that obscure geographical features would be
a basis for determining the border. For India this means the Himalayan
watershed. Two, there was an acknowledgement that interests of “settled
populations” must be taken into account while arriving at a border settlement.
This was a code phrase for the status of Tawang which China claims. During
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to India in April 2005, the Chinese side
shared official maps showing Sikkim in the same colour wash as the rest of
India.
principles from the Indian perspective. One, it accepted that obscure geographical features would be
a basis for determining the border. For India this means the Himalayan
watershed. Two, there was an acknowledgement that interests of “settled
populations” must be taken into account while arriving at a border settlement.
This was a code phrase for the status of Tawang which China claims. During
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to India in April 2005, the Chinese side
shared official maps showing Sikkim in the same colour wash as the rest of
India.
Q1.
According to the passage, what does the italicized part ‘significant outcomes’
refer to?
According to the passage, what does the italicized part ‘significant outcomes’
refer to?
(a)
The relationship between India and China was followed by a predictable pattern.
The relationship between India and China was followed by a predictable pattern.
(b)
Both the countries agreed to certain terms on the basic of Vajpayee-Hu Jintao
summit held in the year 2003.
Both the countries agreed to certain terms on the basic of Vajpayee-Hu Jintao
summit held in the year 2003.
(c)
Increased significance of the
bilateral relationship between the
two countries
in order to settle India-China border issue.
Increased significance of the
bilateral relationship between the
two countries
in order to settle India-China border issue.
(d)
Both (a) and (b)
Both (a) and (b)
(e)
None of these
None of these
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q2.
Which of the following words can fill in the blank to make it contextually
meaningful and grammatically correct?
Which of the following words can fill in the blank to make it contextually
meaningful and grammatically correct?
(a)
Established
Established
(b)
Elaborative
Elaborative
(c)
Estranged
Estranged
(d)
Ergonomic
Ergonomic
(e)
Instantaneous
Instantaneous
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q3.
Which of the following words, opposite of the word given in bold, should
replace the given word in bold in the passage?
Which of the following words, opposite of the word given in bold, should
replace the given word in bold in the passage?
(a)
Behest
Behest
(b)
Prominent
Prominent
(c)
Lethargy
Lethargy
(d)
Brazen
Brazen
(e)
Abrogate
Abrogate
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Reading Comprehension
Q4.
Which of the following is the best way of writing the line given italics in the
paragraph, without changing its intended meaning?
Which of the following is the best way of writing the line given italics in the
paragraph, without changing its intended meaning?
(a)
The document agreed over two extremely crucial principles from the Indian
viewpoint.
The document agreed over two extremely crucial principles from the Indian
viewpoint.
(b)
The Chinese point of view denied arriving at border settlement.
The Chinese point of view denied arriving at border settlement.
(c)
The summit could successfully bring necessary outcomes beneficial for both
nations.
The summit could successfully bring necessary outcomes beneficial for both
nations.
(d)
Both (b) and (c)
Both (b) and (c)
(e)
None of these
None of these
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Directions (5-8): Read the following passage carefully and
answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help
you locate them while answering some of the questions.
answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help
you locate them while answering some of the questions.
After
having been in denial mode for months, the government with its substantive cut
in corporate tax, publicly admitted, through belatedly, what was widely known
and experienced about the sluggish
economy. The audacious tax cut, that was effected last month, was
apparently done in the hope that it would kick-start the sagging economy. By
bringing down corporate tax to the global level, the government has undoubtedly
sent a strong and positive message which has cheered the stock market and hit
the media headlines globally.
having been in denial mode for months, the government with its substantive cut
in corporate tax, publicly admitted, through belatedly, what was widely known
and experienced about the sluggish
economy. The audacious tax cut, that was effected last month, was
apparently done in the hope that it would kick-start the sagging economy. By
bringing down corporate tax to the global level, the government has undoubtedly
sent a strong and positive message which has cheered the stock market and hit
the media headlines globally.
Though
the immediate tax bonanza would boost the bottom lines of only Indian
corporates, its message to foreign investors too was positive. Against the
backdrop of China losing its sheen as a preferred global investment
destination, the prospects of attracting sizeable foreign capital investment in
the Indian economy are indeed brighter than ever before especially in the
context of the trade war between China and the United States.
the immediate tax bonanza would boost the bottom lines of only Indian
corporates, its message to foreign investors too was positive. Against the
backdrop of China losing its sheen as a preferred global investment
destination, the prospects of attracting sizeable foreign capital investment in
the Indian economy are indeed brighter than ever before especially in the
context of the trade war between China and the United States.
Q5.
What do you understand by ‘sluggish economy’ as mentioned in the given passage?
What do you understand by ‘sluggish economy’ as mentioned in the given passage?
(a)
A state of an economy in
which growth is slow, flat or declining.
A state of an economy in
which growth is slow, flat or declining.
(b)
Growth which is unfavourable for government.
Growth which is unfavourable for government.
(c)
Slow proceedings of economic reforms.
Slow proceedings of economic reforms.
(d)
Both (b) and (c)
Both (b) and (c)
(e) None of these
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Reading Comprehension
Q6. What was the intention of government behind
bringing down corporate tax to global level?
bringing down corporate tax to global level?
(a)
To be in media limelight at global levels
To be in media limelight at global levels
(b)
To applaud stock market
To applaud stock market
(c) Cutting Tax to global level with high hopes.
(d)
Both (a) and (b)
Both (a) and (b)
(e)
None of these
None of these
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Q7.
How ‘immediate tax bonanza’ is beneficial for Indian Economy?
How ‘immediate tax bonanza’ is beneficial for Indian Economy?
(a)
Attracting foreign capital investment
Attracting foreign capital investment
(b)
Boosting bottom lines of Indian corporates
Boosting bottom lines of Indian corporates
(c)
Dealing with the trade war between India and China
Dealing with the trade war between India and China
(d)
Both (a) and (b)
Both (a) and (b)
(e)
None of these
None of these
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Reading Comprehension
Q8.
Why the ‘tax cut’ is referred as ‘audacious’ in the given passage?
Why the ‘tax cut’ is referred as ‘audacious’ in the given passage?
(a)
Ready to take bold risks while tax cutting
Ready to take bold risks while tax cutting
(b)
Hoping to boost lowering economy
Hoping to boost lowering economy
(c)
Making India a global investment destination
Making India a global investment destination
(d)
Both (b) and (c)
Both (b) and (c)
(e)
None of these
None of these
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2
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Directions (9-11): In each of the
questions, five statements have been given. Among the five statements, four of
them form a coherent paragraph. Identify the statement which fails to become
the part of a coherent paragraph.
questions, five statements have been given. Among the five statements, four of
them form a coherent paragraph. Identify the statement which fails to become
the part of a coherent paragraph.
Q9.
(a)
Only 12 adulterated samples were found to be unsafe for consumption.
Only 12 adulterated samples were found to be unsafe for consumption.
(b)
The “most comprehensive and representative” milk safety and quality survey has
demolished the perception of large-scale milk adulteration in India.
The “most comprehensive and representative” milk safety and quality survey has
demolished the perception of large-scale milk adulteration in India.
(c)
The survey by an independent agency at the behest of the Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) found 93% of the samples were absolutely
safe.
The survey by an independent agency at the behest of the Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) found 93% of the samples were absolutely
safe.
(d)
At 227, aflatoxin M1 was more widely present in processed milk samples than in
raw milk (141).
At 227, aflatoxin M1 was more widely present in processed milk samples than in
raw milk (141).
(e)
It was undertaken on 6,432 samples collected last year between May and October,
and picked from over 1,100 town/cities with over 50,000 populations.
It was undertaken on 6,432 samples collected last year between May and October,
and picked from over 1,100 town/cities with over 50,000 populations.
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Coherent paragraph
Coherent paragraph
Q10.
(a) Citizens of every State elect their
government independently.
government independently.
(b)
The fiscal relationship between the Centre and the States is fast turning into
a “camel’s nose” syndrome for the States.
The fiscal relationship between the Centre and the States is fast turning into
a “camel’s nose” syndrome for the States.
(c)
This is a dangerous development, especially coming at a time when the nation is
at its divisive worst.
This is a dangerous development, especially coming at a time when the nation is
at its divisive worst.
(d)
A “camel’s nose” is a metaphor from an old Arabian tale, to describe a
situation where one permits a small entry to an outsider into one’s territory,
only to be soon pushed out entirely.
A “camel’s nose” is a metaphor from an old Arabian tale, to describe a
situation where one permits a small entry to an outsider into one’s territory,
only to be soon pushed out entirely.
(e)
After a seemingly innocuous entry through the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by
the Centre into the territory of taxation powers of States, it is now arming
itself to elbow the States out entirely of its fiscal powers.
After a seemingly innocuous entry through the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by
the Centre into the territory of taxation powers of States, it is now arming
itself to elbow the States out entirely of its fiscal powers.
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3
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Coherent paragraph
Coherent paragraph
Q11.
(a)
These include constituting a government-sponsored “fund of funds” to support
venture capital funds and a credit guarantee fund which would go a long way in
enabling their growth.
These include constituting a government-sponsored “fund of funds” to support
venture capital funds and a credit guarantee fund which would go a long way in
enabling their growth.
(b)
These are issues that are fundamental to the economy, and without addressing
them directly and systematically, expecting higher levels of growth is patently
unrealistic.
These are issues that are fundamental to the economy, and without addressing
them directly and systematically, expecting higher levels of growth is patently
unrealistic.
(c)
Reinvigorating the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme, and making it
demand-driven as originally envisaged could be a concrete and immediate step to
generate greater purchasing power.
Reinvigorating the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme, and making it
demand-driven as originally envisaged could be a concrete and immediate step to
generate greater purchasing power.
(d)
Employment generation has been dismally low and unemployment has reached an -all
time high despite the government’s feeble protestations to the contrary.
Employment generation has been dismally low and unemployment has reached an -all
time high despite the government’s feeble protestations to the contrary.
(e)
The report of the expert committee on MSMEs that was set up by the Reserve Bank
of India has made significant recommendations.
The report of the expert committee on MSMEs that was set up by the Reserve Bank
of India has made significant recommendations.
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3
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Coherent paragraph
Coherent paragraph
Directions (12-15): In the
questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding
to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination
of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the Sentence
contextually correct and meaningful.
questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding
to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination
of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the Sentence
contextually correct and meaningful.
Q12.
The underlying rationale for the British at the time was to carve a ___________
around an autonomous “Outer Tibet” that would eventually fall under its sway.
“Inner Tibet” was ______________ to stay within China’s fold.
The underlying rationale for the British at the time was to carve a ___________
around an autonomous “Outer Tibet” that would eventually fall under its sway.
“Inner Tibet” was ______________ to stay within China’s fold.
Column
1:
1:
(A)
Buffer
Buffer
(B)
Exact
Exact
(C)
Attribute
Attribute
Column
2:
2:
(D)
Followed
Followed
(E)
Intended
Intended
(F)
Additional
Additional
(a)
A-D and C-F
A-D and C-F
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
A-E
A-E
(d)
C-E and B-F
C-E and B-F
(e)
None of these
None of these
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fillers
fillers
Q13.
Citizens of every State elect their government ____________. The primary
responsibility of such an elected government is efficient governance and ____________
to its voters.
Citizens of every State elect their government ____________. The primary
responsibility of such an elected government is efficient governance and ____________
to its voters.
Column
1:
1:
(A)
Counsel
Counsel
(B)
Discord
Discord
(C)
Independently
Independently
Column
2:
2:
(D)
Reprove
Reprove
(E)
Harmony
Harmony
(F)Accountability
(a)
A-D
A-D
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
A-E
A-E
(d)
C-F
C-F
(e)
None of these
None of these
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fillers
fillers
Q14.
The NCRB data on crime hide significant ___________ in case registration of
serious crimes such as rapes and violence against women across States. The
total number of crimes _____________ against women country-wide increased by 6%
since 2016.
The NCRB data on crime hide significant ___________ in case registration of
serious crimes such as rapes and violence against women across States. The
total number of crimes _____________ against women country-wide increased by 6%
since 2016.
Column
1:
1:
(A)
Renounce
Renounce
(B)
Variances
Variances
(C)
Inflexible
Inflexible
Column
2:
2:
(D)
Compelled
Compelled
(E)
Committed
Committed
(F)
Rivalled
Rivalled
(a)
A-D
A-D
(b)
B-E
B-E
(c)
A-F
A-F
(d)
C-D
C-D
(e)
None of these
None of these
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fillers
fillers
Q15.
India has claimed 11 Test series in its backyard, a period in which 26 games
were won while a _______________ loss against Australia remains the lone
blemish. India has also excelled overseas as ____________ from the 2-1 verdict
in Australia during the 2018-19 series.
India has claimed 11 Test series in its backyard, a period in which 26 games
were won while a _______________ loss against Australia remains the lone
blemish. India has also excelled overseas as ____________ from the 2-1 verdict
in Australia during the 2018-19 series.
Column
1:
1:
(A)
Solitary
Solitary
(B)
Fortune
Fortune
(C)
Forgive
Forgive
Column
2:
2:
(D)
Evident
Evident
(E)
Production
Production
(F)
Applauds
Applauds
(a)
A-D
A-D
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
A-E
A-E
(d)
C-E
C-E
(e)
None of these
None of these
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fillers
Solutions
S1.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Referring to the concluding line of the paragraph 1, the answer can be inferred
from, ‘India and China were able to
conclude the Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of
the India-China Boundary Question’. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable
answer choice.
Referring to the concluding line of the paragraph 1, the answer can be inferred
from, ‘India and China were able to
conclude the Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of
the India-China Boundary Question’. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable
answer choice.
S2.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Option (a) ‘established’ can fill in the blank given in passage 1 to make it
contextually meaningful and grammatically correct.
Option (a) ‘established’ can fill in the blank given in passage 1 to make it
contextually meaningful and grammatically correct.
Established-
Having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and
generally accepted.
Having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and
generally accepted.
Elaborative-
Something that provides additional details or information
Something that provides additional details or information
Ergonomic-
relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.
relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.
Instantaneous-
occurring or done instantly, existing or measured at a particular instant.
occurring or done instantly, existing or measured at a particular instant.
S3.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Prominent-
important; famous
important; famous
Behest-
A person’s orders or command
A person’s orders or command
Lethargy-
A lack of energy and enthusiasm
A lack of energy and enthusiasm
Brazen-
Bold and without shame
Bold and without shame
Abrogate-
Repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement
Repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement
So,
“Prominent” will replace “Obscure”
“Prominent” will replace “Obscure”
S4.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Referring to the introductory lines of the given passage, the right answer
choice option (a) can easily be deduced from the same.
Referring to the introductory lines of the given passage, the right answer
choice option (a) can easily be deduced from the same.
S5.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Refer to the introductory lines of the given passage, ‘After having been in
denial mode for months, the government with its substantive cut in corporate
tax, publicly admitted, through belatedly, what was widely known and
experienced about the sluggish economy.’ Therefore, the right answer choice is
option (a).
Refer to the introductory lines of the given passage, ‘After having been in
denial mode for months, the government with its substantive cut in corporate
tax, publicly admitted, through belatedly, what was widely known and
experienced about the sluggish economy.’ Therefore, the right answer choice is
option (a).
S6.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Refer to the last lines of first paragraph, ‘By bringing down corporate tax to
the global level, the government has undoubtedly sent a strong and positive
message which has cheered the stock market and hit the media headlines
globally.’ Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.
Refer to the last lines of first paragraph, ‘By bringing down corporate tax to
the global level, the government has undoubtedly sent a strong and positive
message which has cheered the stock market and hit the media headlines
globally.’ Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.
S7.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Refer to the second paragraph, ‘Though the immediate tax bonanza would boost
the bottom lines of only Indian corporates, its message to foreign investors
too was positive. Against the backdrop of China losing its sheen as a preferred
global investment destination, the prospects of attracting sizeable foreign
capital investment in the Indian economy are indeed brighter than ever before
especially in the context of the trade war between China and the United States.’
Therefore, option (d) is the right answer choice.
Refer to the second paragraph, ‘Though the immediate tax bonanza would boost
the bottom lines of only Indian corporates, its message to foreign investors
too was positive. Against the backdrop of China losing its sheen as a preferred
global investment destination, the prospects of attracting sizeable foreign
capital investment in the Indian economy are indeed brighter than ever before
especially in the context of the trade war between China and the United States.’
Therefore, option (d) is the right answer choice.
S8.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
Refer to the lines of first paragraph, ‘The audacious tax cut, that was
effected last month, was apparently done in the hope that it would kick-start
the sagging economy.’ Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
Refer to the lines of first paragraph, ‘The audacious tax cut, that was
effected last month, was apparently done in the hope that it would kick-start
the sagging economy.’ Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S9.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences
is beca. Sentence (d) fails to be a
part of this sequence as there is no mention of ‘aflatoxin M1’ previously in
any of the sentences arranged coherently. Hence option (d) is the right answer
choice.
is beca. Sentence (d) fails to be a
part of this sequence as there is no mention of ‘aflatoxin M1’ previously in
any of the sentences arranged coherently. Hence option (d) is the right answer
choice.
S10.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences
is dbec. Sentence (a) fails to be a
part of this sequence as there is no mention of ‘Citizens of every State elect their
government independently.’ previously in any of the sentences arranged coherently.
Hence option (a) is the right answer choice.
is dbec. Sentence (a) fails to be a
part of this sequence as there is no mention of ‘Citizens of every State elect their
government independently.’ previously in any of the sentences arranged coherently.
Hence option (a) is the right answer choice.
S11.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences
is eadb. Sentence (c) fails to be a
part of this sequence as there is no mention of ‘Reinvigorating the National
Rural Employment Guarantee Programme, and making it demand-driven as originally
envisaged could be a concrete and immediate step to generate greater purchasing
power.’ previously in any of the sentences arranged coherently. Hence option
(c) is the right answer choice.
is eadb. Sentence (c) fails to be a
part of this sequence as there is no mention of ‘Reinvigorating the National
Rural Employment Guarantee Programme, and making it demand-driven as originally
envisaged could be a concrete and immediate step to generate greater purchasing
power.’ previously in any of the sentences arranged coherently. Hence option
(c) is the right answer choice.
S12.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Here, the correct combination of words will be ‘buffer and intended’.
Here, the correct combination of words will be ‘buffer and intended’.
S13.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
The correct combination of words is ‘independently and accountability’.
The correct combination of words is ‘independently and accountability’.
S14.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
The correct combination of words is ‘variances and committed’.
The correct combination of words is ‘variances and committed’.
S15.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
The correct combination of words is ‘solitary and evident’.
The correct combination of words is ‘solitary and evident’.
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