IBPS PO Mains English Quiz on Miscellaneous Topics
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Directions (1-5):
Each of the following questions has a paragraph from which one
sentence/clause/phrase has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one
that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate/coherent way.
Each of the following questions has a paragraph from which one
sentence/clause/phrase has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one
that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate/coherent way.
Q1. _________________________ of Gabriela Moura, a student from
Paraisópolis, a favela in the city of São Paulo, and Roberto Inglese, a lawyer
from the prosperous neighbourhood of Morumbi. But on October 7th the two
paulistanos were united in their choice for Brazil’s president: Jair Bolsonaro,
a far-right former army captain.
Paraisópolis, a favela in the city of São Paulo, and Roberto Inglese, a lawyer
from the prosperous neighbourhood of Morumbi. But on October 7th the two
paulistanos were united in their choice for Brazil’s president: Jair Bolsonaro,
a far-right former army captain.
(a) Such sentiments have brought Mr Bolsonaro to the verge
(b) At the heart
(c) It took 178 years before a person
(d) Though a steep hill and a concrete wall divide the worlds
(e) Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance and the crumbling
Q2. Reserve Bank of India retained its policy interest rate at 6.5%
yesterday, making it an outlier among Asian central banks facing similar
challenges. __________________________________________________________.
The BSE Sensex ended yesterday at 34,376.99 points, lower by 2.25%. During the
week it fell 5.11%, the largest weekly fall in 31 months. The rupee closed at
74.23 against the US dollar yesterday. It’s fallen more than 14% since January,
making it the worst performer among major Asian currencies. Yet, RBI didn’t
raise interest rate to defend the rupee.
yesterday, making it an outlier among Asian central banks facing similar
challenges. __________________________________________________________.
The BSE Sensex ended yesterday at 34,376.99 points, lower by 2.25%. During the
week it fell 5.11%, the largest weekly fall in 31 months. The rupee closed at
74.23 against the US dollar yesterday. It’s fallen more than 14% since January,
making it the worst performer among major Asian currencies. Yet, RBI didn’t
raise interest rate to defend the rupee.
(a) It has shown up in an outflow this year of foreign portfolio
investment.
investment.
(b) Domestic factors seem under control.
(c) There is dissonance between RBI’s outlook and recent events in
financial markets.
financial markets.
(d) According to RBI inflation in key food items remains “exceptionally
soft at this juncture.”
soft at this juncture.”
(e) None of these
Q3. Modi came to power with one major foreign policy goal: to deal with
the China problem. The China problem is simply that India’s northern neighbour
presides over an economy five times India’s and is not particularly friendly. _________________________________________________________________________-,
balance Chinese power by cultivating the US, Japan, Australia and Vietnam, and
stiffen India’s stance on border negotiations. Along the way, he tried to shame
Beijing over its veto of UN sanctions on Pakistani terrorists and its blocking
of India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership. He also snubbed President Xi
Jinping over the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
the China problem. The China problem is simply that India’s northern neighbour
presides over an economy five times India’s and is not particularly friendly. _________________________________________________________________________-,
balance Chinese power by cultivating the US, Japan, Australia and Vietnam, and
stiffen India’s stance on border negotiations. Along the way, he tried to shame
Beijing over its veto of UN sanctions on Pakistani terrorists and its blocking
of India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership. He also snubbed President Xi
Jinping over the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
(a) Non-alignment would have made things easier with China
(b) India assured China it would not intervene in the Maldives.
(c) First, Doklam had been no victory at all, as China bolstered its
military presence
military presence
(d) The Modi solution was to increase India’s visibility internationally
(e) None of these
Q4. ____________________, Maine Senator Susan Collins waited until the
final words of her more than 30-minute floor speech Friday to announce her
intention to vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Moments
after she finished, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin used the less elevated
platform of Twitter to say that he, too, will vote to confirm.
final words of her more than 30-minute floor speech Friday to announce her
intention to vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Moments
after she finished, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin used the less elevated
platform of Twitter to say that he, too, will vote to confirm.
(a) That is a low thought but this was very much on,
(b) With no small sense of the dramatic moment,
(c) With Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski defecting for reasons
apparently known only to her,
apparently known only to her,
(d) Senator Collins agreed with some of Judge Kavanaugh’s positions,
(e) In short, the speech was a U.S. Senator weighing a nominee’s
objective,
objective,
Q5. Finance minister Arun Jaitley did the right thing
_________________________ that the government is mindful of the current account
deficit (CAD) and would maintain fiscal discipline. He has promised yet more
measures to contain CAD. We would urge caution. It is not a good idea to
selectively raise import duties or levy quantitative restrictions on specific
items.
_________________________ that the government is mindful of the current account
deficit (CAD) and would maintain fiscal discipline. He has promised yet more
measures to contain CAD. We would urge caution. It is not a good idea to
selectively raise import duties or levy quantitative restrictions on specific
items.
(a) To selectively raise import duties or levy quantitative restrictions
on specific items
on specific items
(b) By refusing to exhibit high interest rates on the rupee,
(c) To curb imports across the board,
(d) By reassuring the investor community
(e) With clawing back the penal interest
Directions (6-10): In
the questions given below few sentences are given which are grammatically
correct and meaningful. Connect them by the word given above the statements in
the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer
accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
the questions given below few sentences are given which are grammatically
correct and meaningful. Connect them by the word given above the statements in
the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer
accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
Q6. ALTHOUGH
(A) A $6.7 billion consortium bid for a stake in an Australian toll-road
project led deal-making by sovereign investors in the third quarter.
project led deal-making by sovereign investors in the third quarter.
(B) Infrastructure transactions have been thin on the ground for the
past few quarters.
past few quarters.
(C) The overall deal value fell by 37 percent as there were no
mega-funding rounds for start-ups.
mega-funding rounds for start-ups.
(D) The asset class remains a firm favorite with sovereign wealth funds
and state pension funds seeking long-term, steady income streams.
and state pension funds seeking long-term, steady income streams.
(a) Only D-A
(b) Only B-D
(c) Only A-C
(d) Both A-C and B-D
(e) None of these
Q7. WHEREAS
(A) Within the rice segment, Basmati Rice area and production is
expected to decrease by 2.25 per cent and 7.15 per cent respectively.
expected to decrease by 2.25 per cent and 7.15 per cent respectively.
(B) Lack of remunerative income has led Jowar & Bajra farmers to
shift their cropping pattern to other cash crops.
shift their cropping pattern to other cash crops.
(C) Maize is expected a marginal low in area at 1.66 per cent and
significant decline in production at 9.64 per cent
significant decline in production at 9.64 per cent
(D) the Non-Basmati rice is expected to increase marginally by 4.96 per
cent and 1.73 per cent.
cent and 1.73 per cent.
(a) Only A-B
(b) Only A-C
(c) Both A-C and B-D
(d) Only A-C and A-D
(e) None of these
Q8. ASSUMING THAT
(A) This means wider profit margins for banks as the spread between what
they pay for funds and what they can charge for them grows.
they pay for funds and what they can charge for them grows.
(B) It may increase faster in the months to come than what banks can
earn by lending out those deposits.
earn by lending out those deposits.
(C) This week’s jump in interest rates has carried bank stocks along
with it, but investment analysts caution against it
with it, but investment analysts caution against it
(D) A rising rate environment will boost bank earnings, particularly in
the near term.
the near term.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Only A-C
(d) Both A-C and B-D
(e) None of these
Q9. RATHER THAN
(A) Manifest founder and CEO Alex Myers said influencer marketing works
best when talent becomes a genuine advocate of a brand.
best when talent becomes a genuine advocate of a brand.
(B) For influencing marketing to pay for posting awkward photos on an
Instagram feed is less preferable.
Instagram feed is less preferable.
(C) Banks like having very low deposit rates, but they can’t have that
forever.
forever.
(D) Citizens and local authorities should see in their presence a tragic
indictment of community and government policies.
indictment of community and government policies.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Only A-B
(d) Both A-C and B-D
(e) None of these
(A) Ensuring enough liquidity in the busy season should be the central
bank’s priority.
bank’s priority.
(B) There is substantial unutilised capacity so as not to unduly stoke
inflationary pressures.
inflationary pressures.
(C) Auto loans are driven by a combination of volume and value.
(D) RBI has made it clear it doesn’t want to stray from its core mandate
of inflation-targetting.
of inflation-targetting.
(a) Only C-D
(b) Only B-C
(c) Only A-B
(d) Both A-C and B-D
(e) None of these
Directions (11-15):
In the following passage against each number four words are suggested in bold
that may or may not fit into the sentence contextually. These numbers are
printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out
the most appropriate option reflecting the word which doesn’t fits into the
sentence appropriately and thus fail to give a contextual meaning to the
paragraph. If no such error is there, mark (e) i.e. ‘all are correct’ as your
answer choice.
In the following passage against each number four words are suggested in bold
that may or may not fit into the sentence contextually. These numbers are
printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out
the most appropriate option reflecting the word which doesn’t fits into the
sentence appropriately and thus fail to give a contextual meaning to the
paragraph. If no such error is there, mark (e) i.e. ‘all are correct’ as your
answer choice.
(11) It may not have been
a case of flattering to deceive, yet
the accretion by farmers in the
northern part of the country, which fizzled
out at Kisan Ghat on Wednesday, did not yield the bumper crop they had expected which generally holds true of similar
agitations in different parts of the country in recent months. (12) Is that because the farm sector is
not in as dire straits as the
Opposition projects, or that Anna Hazare, Naresh Tikait, etc are unable to stir up rural emotions as did
Chaudhary Charan Singh or the senior Tikait? Or it could be that farmers have
become immune to politicians’
promises that seldom materialise?
It’s used to be said that India’s heart beats in its farmlands, that no longer
holds true. (13) And it would be
rather pragmatic to lay the blame
entirely at the BJP’s doorstep: other parties have also been indifferent, hypocritical. Sure that when the police
uses force (excessive force?) to break up farmers’ protest there is a hue and cry, but the Opposition subsequently fights shy of addressing
the core causes of rural distress. (14)
In terms of sheer numbers the rural vote does count, but politicians seem to
believe that it is easier to garden
electoral majorities by the divisive polarisation that is easier to secure in
an urban ambience the “rustics” are
not so easily swayed by those pitting folk against each other on the
basis of caste and creed. (15) The
Delhi Police, possibly under instructions tried to block the layoffs on the UP-Delhi border: but its
once-famed capacity to handle large crowds crumbled
when some of the farmers turned violent after all Delhi was the National
Capital and nobody has monopoly
rights and received considerable political backing.
a case of flattering to deceive, yet
the accretion by farmers in the
northern part of the country, which fizzled
out at Kisan Ghat on Wednesday, did not yield the bumper crop they had expected which generally holds true of similar
agitations in different parts of the country in recent months. (12) Is that because the farm sector is
not in as dire straits as the
Opposition projects, or that Anna Hazare, Naresh Tikait, etc are unable to stir up rural emotions as did
Chaudhary Charan Singh or the senior Tikait? Or it could be that farmers have
become immune to politicians’
promises that seldom materialise?
It’s used to be said that India’s heart beats in its farmlands, that no longer
holds true. (13) And it would be
rather pragmatic to lay the blame
entirely at the BJP’s doorstep: other parties have also been indifferent, hypocritical. Sure that when the police
uses force (excessive force?) to break up farmers’ protest there is a hue and cry, but the Opposition subsequently fights shy of addressing
the core causes of rural distress. (14)
In terms of sheer numbers the rural vote does count, but politicians seem to
believe that it is easier to garden
electoral majorities by the divisive polarisation that is easier to secure in
an urban ambience the “rustics” are
not so easily swayed by those pitting folk against each other on the
basis of caste and creed. (15) The
Delhi Police, possibly under instructions tried to block the layoffs on the UP-Delhi border: but its
once-famed capacity to handle large crowds crumbled
when some of the farmers turned violent after all Delhi was the National
Capital and nobody has monopoly
rights and received considerable political backing.
Q11. (a) deceive
(b) accretion
(c) fizzled
(d) bumper
(e) All are correct
Q12. (a) straits
(b) unable
(c) immune
(d) seldom
(e) All are correct
Q13. (a) pragmatic
(b) hypocritical
(c) protest
(d) subsequently
(e) All are correct
Q14. (a) garden
(b) ambience
(c) swayed
(d) pitting
(e) All are correct
Q15. (a) layoffs
(b) crumbled
(c) monopoly
(d) backing
(e) All are correct
SOLUTIONS:
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Gabriela Moura is the name of a student from a place Paraisopolis,
which is a favela in the city of Sao Paulo, while
Robertao Inglese is a lawyer from the prosperous neighbourhood
of Morumbi.
which is a favela in the city of Sao Paulo, while
Robertao Inglese is a lawyer from the prosperous neighbourhood
of Morumbi.
Favela [noun]: a Brazilian shack or shanty town; a slum.
The places where Gabriela Moura and Robertao Inglese live are completely
different, rather opposite, from the financial point of view. The second
sentence uses the conjunction ‘but’ and informs that the two Paulistanos,
though lives in a completely opposite town from financial point of view, were
united in their choice for Brazil’s president.
different, rather opposite, from the financial point of view. The second
sentence uses the conjunction ‘but’ and informs that the two Paulistanos,
though lives in a completely opposite town from financial point of view, were
united in their choice for Brazil’s president.
The phrase/clause filling the blank must illustrates or
complement or introduces this contrast.
complement or introduces this contrast.
Among the given options, only option (d) appropriately illustrates this
divide.
divide.
Though a steep hill and a concrete wall divide the worlds of the two
mentioned personalities, still they were united in their choice for Brazil’s
president.
mentioned personalities, still they were united in their choice for Brazil’s
president.
The options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are out-of-context and irrelevant.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (d)
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The most appropriate phrase/sentence to complete the paragraph is “There is dissonance between RBI’s outlook
and recent events in financial markets” as the paragraph is describing
about the policies of Reserve bank of India and how there is disharmony between
its policies and the happenings of the financial market. All the other
sentences do not fit in the context of the paragraph. Hence, the option (c) is
the most suitable answer choice.
and recent events in financial markets” as the paragraph is describing
about the policies of Reserve bank of India and how there is disharmony between
its policies and the happenings of the financial market. All the other
sentences do not fit in the context of the paragraph. Hence, the option (c) is
the most suitable answer choice.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to complete the paragraph is “The Modi solution was to increase India’s
visibility internationally” as the paragraph is describing about the issues
of India with China. It has further mentioned the steps initiated by the Prime
Minister Narendra Modi regarding this issue. Drawing a hint from the latter
part of the paragraph that has described several initiatives taken by Modi, the
given blank can be filled in the similar context. Likewise option (d) suggests
Modi’s solution in reference to China’s issue. All the other phrases are either
grammatically incorrect or contextually meaningless. Thus, option (d) becomes
the most viable answer choice
visibility internationally” as the paragraph is describing about the issues
of India with China. It has further mentioned the steps initiated by the Prime
Minister Narendra Modi regarding this issue. Drawing a hint from the latter
part of the paragraph that has described several initiatives taken by Modi, the
given blank can be filled in the similar context. Likewise option (d) suggests
Modi’s solution in reference to China’s issue. All the other phrases are either
grammatically incorrect or contextually meaningless. Thus, option (d) becomes
the most viable answer choice
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The context of the paragraph suggests that the speech wasn’t
finished prior to her announcement of her intention to vote to confirm Brett
Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. So, the
option (a) is incorrect.
finished prior to her announcement of her intention to vote to confirm Brett
Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. So, the
option (a) is incorrect.
The option (c), (d) and (e) are out of context and irrelevant. The
option (b) is correct. The hint for the same can be derived from the phrase
‘waited until the final words…’. The phrase implies the dramatic aspect of the
situation.
option (b) is correct. The hint for the same can be derived from the phrase
‘waited until the final words…’. The phrase implies the dramatic aspect of the
situation.
Hence, the option (b) is the correct answer.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among the given options, only option (d) gels well both
contextually and grammatically with the preceding and the later part of the
blank. The other options, i.e., the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are
irrelevant and out-of-context.
contextually and grammatically with the preceding and the later part of the
blank. The other options, i.e., the options (a), (b), (c) and (e) are
irrelevant and out-of-context.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (d).
S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. The combinations A-C and B-D can successfully frame grammatically
correct and contextually meaningful sentence using the connector “Although”.
Although and though both mean ‘in spite of something’. They are subordinating
conjunctions. This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate
clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete. Therefore the sentences
thus formed are:
correct and contextually meaningful sentence using the connector “Although”.
Although and though both mean ‘in spite of something’. They are subordinating
conjunctions. This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate
clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete. Therefore the sentences
thus formed are:
Combination A-C “A
$6.7 billion consortium bid for a stake in an Australian toll-road project led
deal-making by sovereign investors in the third quarter, although the overall
deal value fell by 37 percent as there were no mega-funding rounds for
start-ups.”
$6.7 billion consortium bid for a stake in an Australian toll-road project led
deal-making by sovereign investors in the third quarter, although the overall
deal value fell by 37 percent as there were no mega-funding rounds for
start-ups.”
Combinations B-D
“Infrastructure transactions have been thin on the ground for the past few
quarters, although the asset class remains a firm favorite with sovereign
wealth funds and state pension funds seeking long-term, steady income streams.”
“Infrastructure transactions have been thin on the ground for the past few
quarters, although the asset class remains a firm favorite with sovereign
wealth funds and state pension funds seeking long-term, steady income streams.”
All the other combinations fail to frame a meaningful sentence; hence,
option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The combinations A-C and A-D successfully frame
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentences using the
conjunction “whereas”. ‘Whereas’ means ‘in contrast or comparison with the fact
that’. Therefore, the sentences thus formed are “Within the rice segment, Basmati Rice area and production is expected
to decrease by 2.25 per cent and 7.15 per cent respectively whereas the
Non-Basmati rice is expected to increase marginally by 4.96 per cent and 1.73
per cent.”
grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentences using the
conjunction “whereas”. ‘Whereas’ means ‘in contrast or comparison with the fact
that’. Therefore, the sentences thus formed are “Within the rice segment, Basmati Rice area and production is expected
to decrease by 2.25 per cent and 7.15 per cent respectively whereas the
Non-Basmati rice is expected to increase marginally by 4.96 per cent and 1.73
per cent.”
“Within the rice
segment, Basmati Rice area and production is expected to decrease by 2.25 per
cent and 7.15 per cent respectively whereas Maize is expected a marginal low in
area at 1.66 per cent and significant decline in production at 9.64 per cent ”
segment, Basmati Rice area and production is expected to decrease by 2.25 per
cent and 7.15 per cent respectively whereas Maize is expected a marginal low in
area at 1.66 per cent and significant decline in production at 9.64 per cent ”
Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. The statements (C) and (D) can be joined together using the
connector “assuming that” to form a coherent sentence. Assuming that is used
while considering a possible situation or event, so that one can think about
the consequences. Therefore, the sentence thus formed is “This week’s jump in interest
rates has carried bank stocks along with it, but investment analysts caution
against assuming that a rising rate environment will boost bank earnings,
particularly in the near term.” All the other combinations fail to
frame a meaningful sentence; hence, the option (a) is the most suitable answer
choice.
connector “assuming that” to form a coherent sentence. Assuming that is used
while considering a possible situation or event, so that one can think about
the consequences. Therefore, the sentence thus formed is “This week’s jump in interest
rates has carried bank stocks along with it, but investment analysts caution
against assuming that a rising rate environment will boost bank earnings,
particularly in the near term.” All the other combinations fail to
frame a meaningful sentence; hence, the option (a) is the most suitable answer
choice.
S9. Ans. (c)
Sol. Statements (A) and (B) can be joined together using the connector
“rather than” to form a coherent sentence. Rather than is used while
contrasting two things or situations. Rather than introduces the thing or
situation that is not true or that you do not want. Therefore, the sentence
thus formed is “Manifest founder and CEO Alex Myers said influencer marketing works
best when talent becomes a genuine advocate of a brand, rather than being paid
to post awkward photos on an Instagram feed.” All the other
combinations fail to frame a meaningful sentence; hence, option (c) is the most
suitable answer choice.
“rather than” to form a coherent sentence. Rather than is used while
contrasting two things or situations. Rather than introduces the thing or
situation that is not true or that you do not want. Therefore, the sentence
thus formed is “Manifest founder and CEO Alex Myers said influencer marketing works
best when talent becomes a genuine advocate of a brand, rather than being paid
to post awkward photos on an Instagram feed.” All the other
combinations fail to frame a meaningful sentence; hence, option (c) is the most
suitable answer choice.
S10. Ans. (e)
Sol. None of the given options are appropriate to frame a grammatically
correct and contextually meaningful sentence using the conjunction “since”.
‘Since’ is used to describe for the reason that; because. Since none of the
given combinations can frame a meaningful sentence, option (e) is the most
suitable answer choice.
correct and contextually meaningful sentence using the conjunction “since”.
‘Since’ is used to describe for the reason that; because. Since none of the
given combinations can frame a meaningful sentence, option (e) is the most
suitable answer choice.
S11. Ans. (b)
Sol. The passage is describing about the dwindling concern towards the
farming sector of the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the
heartbeats of the country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties.
Thus, in context of the theme of the passage, the word “accretion” stands
inappropriate as it means growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of
additional layers or matter. The most suitable word to replace ‘accretion’ is
‘agitation’ which means a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. All the other
words are precise in context of the passage; hence, the option (b) ‘accretion’
is the most suitable answer choice.
farming sector of the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the
heartbeats of the country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties.
Thus, in context of the theme of the passage, the word “accretion” stands
inappropriate as it means growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of
additional layers or matter. The most suitable word to replace ‘accretion’ is
‘agitation’ which means a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. All the other
words are precise in context of the passage; hence, the option (b) ‘accretion’
is the most suitable answer choice.
Deceive means deliberately cause (someone) to
believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.
believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.
Fizzled means make a feeble hissing or
spluttering sound.
spluttering sound.
Bumper means exceptionally large, fine, or
successful.
successful.
S12. Ans. (e)
Sol. The passage is describing about the dwindling concern towards the
farming sector of the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the
heartbeats of the country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties.
All the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph.
Hence, option (e) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
farming sector of the country. Though the farmlands are considered as the
heartbeats of the country, yet their issues are ignored by political parties.
All the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph.
Hence, option (e) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Straits means a narrow passage of water
connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
Immune means protected or exempt, especially
from an obligation or the effects of something.
from an obligation or the effects of something.
Seldom means not common; infrequent.
S13. Ans. (a)
Sol. Since the passage describes about the dwindling concern towards the
farming sector of the country the incoherent word becomes “pragmatic”.
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is
based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. As the sentence
mentions here that the blame of the poor condition of farmers should not be
laid entirely upon BJP. All the parties are indifferent towards their
issue. Thus, the most appropriate word
to replace the incoherent word “pragmatic” is “unrealistic”. All the given
words are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option
(a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
farming sector of the country the incoherent word becomes “pragmatic”.
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is
based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. As the sentence
mentions here that the blame of the poor condition of farmers should not be
laid entirely upon BJP. All the parties are indifferent towards their
issue. Thus, the most appropriate word
to replace the incoherent word “pragmatic” is “unrealistic”. All the given
words are correct with reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option
(a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Hypocritical means behaving in a way that suggests one
has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
Protest means an organized public demonstration
expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action.
expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action.
S14. Ans. (a)
Sol. The inaccurate word among the highlighted word is “garden”.
Thus, ‘garner’ would be an appropriate word to form a coherent sentence.
‘Garner’ means gather or collect (something, especially information or
approval). All the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the
paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
‘Garner’ means gather or collect (something, especially information or
approval). All the given words are correct with reference to the theme of the
paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
Ambience means the character and atmosphere of a
place.
place.
Swayed means move or cause to move slowly or
rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side.
rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side.
Pitting means set someone or something in
conflict or competition with.
conflict or competition with.
S15. Ans. (a)
Sol. The inaccurate word among the highlighted word is “layoffs”.
‘Layoffs’ means temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of
an employee or, more commonly, a group of employees. Since, the passage has
mentioned about the protest of farmers, ‘layoffs’ becomes irrelevant in the
context of the passage. The more appropriate word should have been “procession”
which means a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly
fashion, especially as part of a ceremony. All the given words are correct with
reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the most
suitable answer choice.
‘Layoffs’ means temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of
an employee or, more commonly, a group of employees. Since, the passage has
mentioned about the protest of farmers, ‘layoffs’ becomes irrelevant in the
context of the passage. The more appropriate word should have been “procession”
which means a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly
fashion, especially as part of a ceremony. All the given words are correct with
reference to the theme of the paragraph. Hence, option (a) becomes the most
suitable answer choice.
Crumbled means cause (something) to break apart
into small fragments.
into small fragments.
Monopoly means the exclusive possession or control
of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Backing means help or support.
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