IBPS PO Mains English Quiz
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Directions (1-3): Given
below are six sentences (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) and (F). Answer the following
questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph.
below are six sentences (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) and (F). Answer the following
questions after rearranging the following sentences into a coherent paragraph.
(A) Tests of Ganga water
indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the clean-up plan for
the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers.
indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the clean-up plan for
the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers.
(B)
The finding of the Central Pollution Control Board that the number of
critically polluted segments of India’s rivers has risen to 351 from 302 two
years ago is a strong indictment of the departments responsible for
environmental protection.
The finding of the Central Pollution Control Board that the number of
critically polluted segments of India’s rivers has risen to 351 from 302 two
years ago is a strong indictment of the departments responsible for
environmental protection.
(C)
Their problems are worsened by the poor infrastructure available in a large
number of cities and towns located near rivers. It is notable that these
results come from a CPCB audit that was carried out at the instance of the
National Green Tribunal.
Their problems are worsened by the poor infrastructure available in a large
number of cities and towns located near rivers. It is notable that these
results come from a CPCB audit that was carried out at the instance of the
National Green Tribunal.
(D)
The data show that the plethora of laws enacted to regulate waste management
and protect water quality are simply not working.
The data show that the plethora of laws enacted to regulate waste management
and protect water quality are simply not working.
(E)
The failed efforts to control pollution are all too evident in Maharashtra,
Gujarat and Assam, which account for a third of the degraded river segments.
The failed efforts to control pollution are all too evident in Maharashtra,
Gujarat and Assam, which account for a third of the degraded river segments.
(F)
The study also underscores the failure of many national programmes run by the
Centre for river conservation, preservation of wetlands, and water quality
monitoring.
The study also underscores the failure of many national programmes run by the
Centre for river conservation, preservation of wetlands, and water quality
monitoring.
Q1.
Considering statement (A) “Tests of
Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the
clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers”as the fourth sentence
of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following becomes the SECOND
sentence after rearrangement?
Considering statement (A) “Tests of
Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the
clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers”as the fourth sentence
of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following becomes the SECOND
sentence after rearrangement?
(a) F
(b)
C
C
(c)
E
E
(d)
D
D
(e)
B
B
Q2.
Considering statement (A) “Tests of
Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the
clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers” as the fourth sentence
of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following becomes the LAST
sentence after rearrangement?
Considering statement (A) “Tests of
Ganga water indicate it has fared better in Uttar Pradesh; but then, the
clean-up plan for the river has received dedicated Central funding of Rs.3,696 crore over three and a half years, compared to Rs.351 crore given to 14 States to conserve 32 rivers” as the fourth sentence
of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the following becomes the LAST
sentence after rearrangement?
(a) F
(b)
C
C
(c)
E
E
(d)
D
D
(e)
B
B
Q3.
Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive
statements after the rearrangement?
Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive
statements after the rearrangement?
(a)
D – E
D – E
(b)
F – C
F – C
(c)
B – F
B – F
(d)
A – D
A – D
(e)
B – D
B – D
Directions
(4-8): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences
into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the
context of the paragraph.
(4-8): Answer the following questions after rearranging the following sentences
into a coherent paragraph and identify the sentence that doesn’t fit into the
context of the paragraph.
(A)
Not surprisingly, the rupee weakened past the 74-mark to the U.S. dollar for
the first time ever after the news of the RBI holding rates steady hit the
markets.
Not surprisingly, the rupee weakened past the 74-mark to the U.S. dollar for
the first time ever after the news of the RBI holding rates steady hit the
markets.
(B)
The consensus on the street was that the RBI would raise rates by at least 25
basis points to support the rupee, with some even predicting a hike of 50 basis
points.
The consensus on the street was that the RBI would raise rates by at least 25
basis points to support the rupee, with some even predicting a hike of 50 basis
points.
(C)
The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping
its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.
The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on the markets on Friday by keeping
its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.
(D)
In 1947, the rupee-dollar rate was at Rs.3.30. The devaluation in
1966 raised it to Rs.7.50, reaching Rs.32.4 by 1995.
In 1947, the rupee-dollar rate was at Rs.3.30. The devaluation in
1966 raised it to Rs.7.50, reaching Rs.32.4 by 1995.
(E)
The decision to stand pat comes even as the central bank changed its policy
stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, indicating that rates could
go up in the coming months.
The decision to stand pat comes even as the central bank changed its policy
stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, indicating that rates could
go up in the coming months.
(F)
Stocks, which have been on a downtrend since September, also took a hit on
Friday while bond yields fell.
Stocks, which have been on a downtrend since September, also took a hit on
Friday while bond yields fell.
Q4.
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the
following fails to become the part of the coherent paragraph?
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which among the
following fails to become the part of the coherent paragraph?
(a)
E
E
(b)
D
D
(c)
A
A
(d)
B
B
(e)
C
C
Q5.
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which one among the
following can consecutively follow the last statement after the rearrangement
(excluding the incoherent one)?
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, then which one among the
following can consecutively follow the last statement after the rearrangement
(excluding the incoherent one)?
(a)
This decline was precipitated by a variety of factors – wars with Pakistan and
China, the adoption of Five Year Plans requiring foreign loans, political
instability and the Oil Price Shock of 1973.
This decline was precipitated by a variety of factors – wars with Pakistan and
China, the adoption of Five Year Plans requiring foreign loans, political
instability and the Oil Price Shock of 1973.
(b)
For now, the RBI seems to prefer piecemeal measures, such as easing foreign
investment norms and mild intervention in the forex market, to address the
financial risks posed by the weakening rupee.
For now, the RBI seems to prefer piecemeal measures, such as easing foreign
investment norms and mild intervention in the forex market, to address the
financial risks posed by the weakening rupee.
(c)
The prizes reaffirm the importance of the concept of evolution in our
understanding of life as among the most profound of forces we are exposed to.
The prizes reaffirm the importance of the concept of evolution in our
understanding of life as among the most profound of forces we are exposed to.
(d)
What is obvious is that, through its surprise decision, the RBI has chosen to
stick to its primary mandate of keeping domestic inflation just around 4%,
notwithstanding other risks facing the economy.
What is obvious is that, through its surprise decision, the RBI has chosen to
stick to its primary mandate of keeping domestic inflation just around 4%,
notwithstanding other risks facing the economy.
(e)
The ongoing U.S.-China trade war, Iran sanctions and further upward movement in
oil prices will continue to test the rupee’s valuation.
The ongoing U.S.-China trade war, Iran sanctions and further upward movement in
oil prices will continue to test the rupee’s valuation.
Q6.
Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive statements
after the rearrangement?
Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive statements
after the rearrangement?
(a)
C-A
C-A
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
E-B
E-B
(d)
E-A
E-A
(e)
C-F
C-F
Q7.
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, identify the correct
sequence of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph (excluding the
incoherent one).
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, identify the correct
sequence of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph (excluding the
incoherent one).
(a)
CEBAF
CEBAF
(b)
CBADE
CBADE
(c)
CDBAF
CDBAF
(d)
CEDAF
CEDAF
(e)
CBAEF
CBAEF
Q8.
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, which of the following
statement should be FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement? (excluding the
incoherent sentence).
Considering statement (C) “The Reserve Bank of India pulled a surprise on
the markets on Friday by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%.”
as the first sentence of the rearranged paragraph, which of the following
statement should be FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement? (excluding the
incoherent sentence).
(a)
B
B
(b)
C
C
(c)
F
F
(d)
D
D
(e)
A
A
Directions (9-13): In
the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three
words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of
words that will fill the given blanks to make the paragraph grammatically
correct and contextually coherent.
the following paragraphs two words have been omitted from each paragraph. Three
words have been suggested for each blank in two columns. Choose the set of
words that will fill the given blanks to make the paragraph grammatically
correct and contextually coherent.
Q9.
India’s financial sector is facing considerable challenges with high
non-performing assets and slow _________[I]________ and repair of corporate
balance sheets testing the ___________[II]__________ of the banking system and
holding back growth, the IMF today said.
India’s financial sector is facing considerable challenges with high
non-performing assets and slow _________[I]________ and repair of corporate
balance sheets testing the ___________[II]__________ of the banking system and
holding back growth, the IMF today said.
COLUMN
I COLUMN
II
I COLUMN
II
(A)
indolence (D) ardour
indolence (D) ardour
(B)
anomaly (E)
resilience
anomaly (E)
resilience
(C)
deleveraging (F)
mirth
deleveraging (F)
mirth
(a)
A-D
A-D
(b)
C-E
C-E
(c)
B-F
B-F
(d)
B-D
B-D
(e)
A-E
A-E
Q10.
The IFC lays out a comprehensive approach to the financial sector which
replaces __________[I]__________ regulations and drafts new regulations to
cover various aspects of the financial sector including banking, pensions,
insurance and securities. To address the issues of information ________[II]_________
and unfair contract terms when consumers choose a financial product, the IFC
had recommended that a financial redress agency be established.
The IFC lays out a comprehensive approach to the financial sector which
replaces __________[I]__________ regulations and drafts new regulations to
cover various aspects of the financial sector including banking, pensions,
insurance and securities. To address the issues of information ________[II]_________
and unfair contract terms when consumers choose a financial product, the IFC
had recommended that a financial redress agency be established.
COLUMN
I COLUMN
II
I COLUMN
II
(A)
contiguous (D)
asymmetry
contiguous (D)
asymmetry
(B)
archaic (E)
rosette
archaic (E)
rosette
(C)
despot (F)
jettison
despot (F)
jettison
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
C-D
C-D
(c)
B-F
B-F
(d)
B-D
B-D
(e)
A-F
A-F
Q11.
It is difficult not to _________[I]_________ with activists who contend that
the amendments pose a threat to the freedom and autonomy of Information Commissions
at the Central and State levels. The Central Information Commissioner, the
corresponding authorities in the States and other Information Commissioners at
both levels are __________[II]____________ functionaries vested with the power
to review the decisions of public information officers in government
departments, institutions and bodies.
It is difficult not to _________[I]_________ with activists who contend that
the amendments pose a threat to the freedom and autonomy of Information Commissions
at the Central and State levels. The Central Information Commissioner, the
corresponding authorities in the States and other Information Commissioners at
both levels are __________[II]____________ functionaries vested with the power
to review the decisions of public information officers in government
departments, institutions and bodies.
COLUMN
I COLUMN
II
I COLUMN
II
(A)
concur (D)
mercurial
concur (D)
mercurial
(B)
debonair (E)
statutory
debonair (E)
statutory
(C)
craven (F)
ingratiated
craven (F)
ingratiated
(a)
A-F
A-F
(b)
C-D
C-D
(c)
A-E
A-E
(d)
B-E
B-E
(e)
C-F
C-F
Q12.
A decade after the first successful mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1, the
Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its
_________[I]________, Chandrayaan-2, to further explore the earth’s natural satellite.
The launch by itself is a huge achievement considering that it is the first
operational flight of the __________[II]__________ developed Geosynchronous
Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mark-III) to send up satellites
weighing up to four tonnes.
A decade after the first successful mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1, the
Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its
_________[I]________, Chandrayaan-2, to further explore the earth’s natural satellite.
The launch by itself is a huge achievement considering that it is the first
operational flight of the __________[II]__________ developed Geosynchronous
Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mark-III) to send up satellites
weighing up to four tonnes.
COLUMN
I COLUMN
II
I COLUMN
II
(A)
clement (D)
indigenously
clement (D)
indigenously
(B)
sequel (E)
incipiently
sequel (E)
incipiently
(C)
pecuniary (F)
throngly
pecuniary (F)
throngly
(a)
C-E
C-E
(b)
A-F
A-F
(c)
B-E
B-E
(d)
B-D
B-D
(e)
A-D
A-D
Q13. In the past, a tour of the West Indies was ________[I]_________
the toughest endeavour for any cricketer. Reputations were either enhanced or
lost and fractures seemed imminent in the battles against the fiery fast
bowlers, while the crowds requested the perfume-ball, a ________[II]_________
for a nasty bouncer.
the toughest endeavour for any cricketer. Reputations were either enhanced or
lost and fractures seemed imminent in the battles against the fiery fast
bowlers, while the crowds requested the perfume-ball, a ________[II]_________
for a nasty bouncer.
COLUMN
I COLUMN
II
I COLUMN
II
(A)
hindered (D)
ponder
hindered (D)
ponder
(B)
concealed (E)
babble
concealed (E)
babble
(C)
deemed (F)
euphemism
deemed (F)
euphemism
(a)
A-E
A-E
(b)
B-F
B-F
(c)
C-D
C-D
(d)
B-E
B-E
(e)
C-F
C-F
Directions (14-15): In each of the following questions given below, a
sentence is given with some bold words which may contain errors. Below each of
the sentences, a table is given with two columns in which column ‘A’ contains
the list of bold words, and in column ‘B’ the suggested corrections are listed.
You have to choose the best alternate among the four given options. If no
correction is required against the given bold words, mark (e) .i.e. “None of
the above” as your answer.
sentence is given with some bold words which may contain errors. Below each of
the sentences, a table is given with two columns in which column ‘A’ contains
the list of bold words, and in column ‘B’ the suggested corrections are listed.
You have to choose the best alternate among the four given options. If no
correction is required against the given bold words, mark (e) .i.e. “None of
the above” as your answer.
Q14. The present lineage of the banks under the Prompt corrective Action framework having liquidity surplus on the one hand, and other financial institutions
grappling with a shortage of cash on
the other, highlights the lack of attention to the probable outcomes of the PCA norms.
grappling with a shortage of cash on
the other, highlights the lack of attention to the probable outcomes of the PCA norms.
COLOUMN A
(1) lineage
(2) Liquidity
(3) Shortage
(4)Probable
COLOUMN B
(5) Situation
(6) Fluidity
(7) Breakage
(8) Respectable
(a) Both (1) – (5) and (4) – (8)
(b) (1) – (5)
(c) (3) – (7)
(d) Both (b) and (c)
(e) None of the above
Q15. A steep fall in the penchants of Robusta coffee during the harvest season and low production owing to climate change are bewildering coffee growers in south
India, a major coffee cultivating
region in the country.
India, a major coffee cultivating
region in the country.
COLOUMN A
(1) Penchants
(2) Harvest
(3) Bewildering
(4) Cultivating
COLOUMN B
(5) Price
(6) Hardest
(7) Worrying
(8) Enumerating
(a) Both (1) – (5) and (4) – (8)
(b) (1) – (5)
(c) (3) – (7)
(d) Both (b) and (c)
(e) None of the above
Soutions
S1.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be
understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data
reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It
further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be
understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data
reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It
further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
It
should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by
providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution.
Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in
the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented
properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates
that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should follow
sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph.
Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A). Sentence (C)
stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The phrase in the
statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue for the
conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed is,
BDFAEC. Since, statement (D) is the second sentence in the rearranged
paragraph, option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by
providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution.
Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in
the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented
properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates
that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should follow
sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph.
Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A). Sentence (C)
stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The phrase in the
statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue for the
conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed is,
BDFAEC. Since, statement (D) is the second sentence in the rearranged
paragraph, option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
S2.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be
understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data
reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It
further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be
understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data
reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It
further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution.
It
should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by
providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution.
Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in
the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented
properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates
that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should
follow sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged
paragraph. Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A).
Sentence (C) stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The
phrase in the statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue
for the conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed
is, BDFAEC. Since, statement (C) is the last sentence in the rearranged
paragraph, option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by
providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution.
Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in
the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented
properly. Sentence (F) begins with the phrase “The study also…” which indicates
that in the previous sentence the study has been mentioned. Hence it should
follow sentence (D). Sentence (A) is the fourth sentence of the rearranged
paragraph. Next is sentence (E) as it logically connects with sentence (A).
Sentence (C) stands as the concluding part of the rearranged paragraph. The
phrase in the statement (C) “It is notable that these results…” provides a clue
for the conclusion of the paragraph. Hence, the logical sequence thus formed
is, BDFAEC. Since, statement (C) is the last sentence in the rearranged
paragraph, option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
S3.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be
understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data
reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It
further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution. It
should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by
providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution.
Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in
the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented
properly. Since, statements (B) and (D) forms a perfect pair, option (e)
becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Drawing a hint from the fourth sentence of the rearranged paragraph, it can be
understood that it is describing about a study which reveals the data
reflecting the increased pollution in the rivers in the entire nation. It
further mentions about the problems associated in controlling pollution. It
should be noted that statement (B) appropriately introduces the paragraph by
providing the data about the increase in the segments of river pollution.
Statement (D) follows statement (B) as it mentions about the data mentioned in
the previous statement indicating that the laws have not been implemented
properly. Since, statements (B) and (D) forms a perfect pair, option (e)
becomes the most suitable answer choice.
S4.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
The
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now,
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
Among
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So,
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally,
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
S5.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
Among
the given options, the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are irrelevant and out of
context and don’t gel well with the last sentence of the coherent paragraph.
the given options, the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are irrelevant and out of
context and don’t gel well with the last sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Only
the option (d) is the most relevant option which gels well with the last
sentence of the coherent paragraph i.e., F.
the option (d) is the most relevant option which gels well with the last
sentence of the coherent paragraph i.e., F.
The
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
The
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now,
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
Among
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So,
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally,
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
Hence,
the option (d) is the correct answer.
the option (d) is the correct answer.
S6.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should
be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should
be the second sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now,
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
Among
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So,
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally,
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
Clearly, E-B is a consecutive
sequence while others are not. Hence, the correct answer is the option (c).
sequence while others are not. Hence, the correct answer is the option (c).
S7.
Ans. (a)
Ans. (a)
Sol.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
The
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now,
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
Among
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct
start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a correct
start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So,
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally,
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out-of-context and isn’t the part of the final
coherent sequence.
Hence,
the correct answer is the option (a).
the correct answer is the option (a).
S8.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
The fourth sentence after the rearrangement is the sentence (A).
The fourth sentence after the rearrangement is the sentence (A).
The
final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
final coherent sequence is CEBAF.
The
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (C) introduces the theme of the paragraph which is ‘the RBI pulling
a surprise on the Market and keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.’
So, the sentence (C) should be the first sentence of the coherent paragraph.
The
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
sentence (E) provides information about the circumstance(s) when the decision
was made and elaborates the term ‘surprise’ (mentioned in the sentence (C)).
When the central bank changed its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated
tightening”, it was expected that the benchmark interest rates would go up in
the coming months, but, unexpectedly, the benchmark interest rates remain
unchanged. So, the sentence (E) should be the second sentence of the coherent
paragraph.
The
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
sentence (B) provides information about the expectation and opinion/consensus
in the business world and/or stock market. So, the sentence (B) should be the
third sentence of the coherent paragraph.
Now,
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
we have CEB as the coherent sub-sequence.
The
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
sentences (A) and (F) provide information about the effects of the decision
made by the RBI on the valuation of the Rupee against the U.S. dollar, and on
the stocks and bond yields.
Among
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
the sentences (A) and (F), the sentence (A) should come before the sentence (F)
because of the presence of the term ‘also’ in the sentence (F). Also, the
presence of the phrase ‘not surprisingly’ in the sentence (A) provides a
correct start to the effect of the decision taken by the RBI.
So,
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
the sentence (A) should be the Fourth Sentence, while the sentence (F) should
be the Fifth Sentence.
Finally,
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
the correct coherent paragraph is CEBAF.
The
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out–of–context and
isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
sentence (D) is irrelevant and out–of–context and
isn’t the part of the final coherent sequence.
Hence,
option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
S9.
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b)
Sol.
Indolence:
avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
Anomaly:
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Deleveraging:
reduce the level of one’s debt by rapidly selling one’s assets.
reduce the level of one’s debt by rapidly selling one’s assets.
Ardour:
great enthusiasm or passion
great enthusiasm or passion
Resilience:
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
Mirth:
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
In
the given blanks, only “deleveraging” and “resilience” fit perfectly in the
respective blanks. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
the given blanks, only “deleveraging” and “resilience” fit perfectly in the
respective blanks. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
S10.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Contiguous:
sharing a common border; touching.
sharing a common border; touching.
Archaic:
very old or old-fashioned
very old or old-fashioned
Despot:
a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises
it in a cruel or oppressive way.
a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises
it in a cruel or oppressive way.
Asymmetry:
lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of
symmetry.
lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of
symmetry.
Rosette:
an object or arrangement resembling a rose
an object or arrangement resembling a rose
Jettison:
abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).
abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).
In
the given blanks, only “archaic” and “asymmetry” fit perfectly in the
respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
the given blanks, only “archaic” and “asymmetry” fit perfectly in the
respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
S11.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Concur:
be of the same opinion; agree.
be of the same opinion; agree.
Debonair:
(of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
(of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
Craven:
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
Mercurial:
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
Statutory:
required, permitted, or enacted by statute
required, permitted, or enacted by statute
Ingratiated:
bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
In
the given blanks, only “concur” and “statutory” fit perfectly in the respective
blanks. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
the given blanks, only “concur” and “statutory” fit perfectly in the respective
blanks. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
S12.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Clement:
(of weather) mild
(of weather) mild
Sequel:
something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Pecuniary:
relating to or consisting of money.
relating to or consisting of money.
Indigenously:
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country
Incipient:
Incipient means something is in an early stage of existence
Incipient means something is in an early stage of existence
In
the given blanks, only “sequel” and “indigenously” fit perfectly in the
respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
the given blanks, only “sequel” and “indigenously” fit perfectly in the
respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
S13.
Ans. (e)
Ans. (e)
Sol.
Hindered:
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen
Concealed:
kept secret; hidden
kept secret; hidden
Deemed:
regard or consider in a specified way
regard or consider in a specified way
Ponder:
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or
reaching a conclusion.
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or
reaching a conclusion.
Babble:
talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way
talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way
Euphemism:
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too
harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too
harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
In
the given blanks, only “deemed” and “euphemism” fit perfectly in the respective
blanks. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
the given blanks, only “deemed” and “euphemism” fit perfectly in the respective
blanks. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
S14. Ans. (b)
Sol. The sentence is trying to convey that
lack of attention to the probable outcomes of the PCA (Prompt Corrective Action
framework) norms lead to the conditions of liquidity surplus with banks on the
one hand and shortage of cash with other financial institutions.
lack of attention to the probable outcomes of the PCA (Prompt Corrective Action
framework) norms lead to the conditions of liquidity surplus with banks on the
one hand and shortage of cash with other financial institutions.
Lineage means direct descent from an ancestor;
ancestry or pedigree and hence is out of context and therefore option (b) is
the correct choice for the given question.
ancestry or pedigree and hence is out of context and therefore option (b) is
the correct choice for the given question.
S15. Ans. (d)
Sol. The sentence is trying to convey that
the coffee farmers of south India are worried because the climate change has
badly affected the production of coffee.
the coffee farmers of south India are worried because the climate change has
badly affected the production of coffee.
Bewildering- confusing or perplexing.
Penchants- a strong or habitual liking for
something or tendency to do something
something or tendency to do something
Therefore, to adhere to the context of the
sentence “penchants” should be replaced by “price” and “bewildering” should be
replaced by “worrying”. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
sentence “penchants” should be replaced by “price” and “bewildering” should be
replaced by “worrying”. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
English Quiz For NIACL AO Mains 2024 Exa...
