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(1-5): In the following questions a sentence is given, some parts of the
sentence are given in bold which may have a grammatical or spelling error or
they may be contextually incorrect. Two columns (A) and (B) are given, column
(A) consists of bold parts of the sentence and column (B) consists of the
appropriate replacement for the bold parts. Match the correct replacements. If
the sentence is correct mark no error as your answer.
authority he would want to exercise remains an open question. His insistence of stepping down also comes
from a realization that the dynasty tag is
more a drag than a booster for his politics, and the party, in the current
environment.
also
for
India is not only a key engine of growth,
contributing more than 28% of the GDP and about 45% to manufacturing output. It
is also a true reflection of economics where people really matter. An expert committee constitute by the
Reserve Bank of India has in this context submitted a substantially germane study on the issues bedewilling MSMEs
and made a fairly exhaustive set of recommendations to redress them.
engines of growth
constituted by
MSMEs
system liquidity is hugely surplus and we have also announced a liquidity backstop for banks to implement the
NBFC [Non-Banking Financial Company] package which the Finance Minister
announced in the Budget. When there is adequate liquidity, it always facilitates better transmission. So I would expect in
the coming weeks and months that we would see better transmission taking place
profound
executing
transmission
leverage it to enhance India-African economic ties. In principle, African economies becoming more formalised and
transparent would be in India’s interest. While local manufactured items and
services may ultimately compete with Indian exports, India firms can co-produce them in Africa.
impacted on its interests (D)
AfCFTA’s likely impact on its interests
more formalised (E) economies
become more formalised
co-produce them in (F)
Indian firms can co-produce them in
passed the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019, making a trust or
any entity nonchalant by the Central
government eligible for consideration of grant of permission to set up a unit in special economic
zones. Union Commerce and Indutsry Minister Piyush Goyal said the Bill, which would
replace an ordinance, was aimed at
improving and dispiriting
single-window clearance and to ease imports and exports.
following questions, a word is given in bold with four sentences following it.
Identify and mark the correct sentence highlighting the idiom that reflects the
meaning of the given word. If none of the idiom given in sentences expresses
the meaning of the given word in bold, mark option (e) ‘none of these’ as your
answer choice.
shouted out to them “break a leg!”
the sack and did not feel like going out to party with his friends.
the bullet as the judge handed down his sentence.
the boat and never got the house when he offered too low a bid.
with life.
my head around the idea of leaving the place where I’ve lived and breathed
for so long.
are going.
service in breaking down the high Lutheran confessionalism which had been
the order of the day.
countries.
the sponge when our army surrounded them from all sides.
but we had to train his mind as he was like a bull in a china shop.
years.
children have been playing truant
from school
engulfing the town.
night’s rest, you will feel fit as a
fiddle in the morning.
your loins in preparation for another holiday with my dysfunctional family!
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.
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.
II
ardour
resilience
mirth
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.
II
asymmetry
rosette
jettison
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.
II
statutory
ingratiated
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.
II
indigenously
incipiently
throngly
________[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.
II
ponder
babble
euphemism
whereas improvement is required in (B). Here, there is an error of preposition
where “insistence of” will be replaced by “insistence on”. Hence, option (b) is
the most suitable answer choice.
paragraph and thus requires improvement. Here, “constitute” will be replaced by
“constituted” as the sentence is in past tense. Also, “bedewelling” will be
replaced by “bedevelling”, due to spelling error. Hence, option (c) is the most
suitable answer choice.
contextually correct and therefore do not require any improvement. Hence,
option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
incorrect and therefore require changes. As from the former part of the
statement, we can infer that the paragraph is in present tense, therefore, we
will replace “impacted” with “impact. Hence, A-D will be the correct
replacement. Also, in the concluding lines, “firms” which is a noun will not be
qualified by a noun [India] and will instead be qualified by an adjective
[Indian]. Therefore, C-F is also the correct replacement. Hence, option (c) is
the most suitable answer choice.
therefore need replacements. In the statement (B), “nonchalant” which means
“showing or having a relaxed manner free from concern or excitement” will be
replaced by “notified” which means “give notice of or report (something)
formally or officially.” Also, in statement (C), “dispiriting” will be replaced
by “encouraging” as we can infer that the bill was passed to promote
investments. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
given in bold is “Hang in there” ‘Hang in there’ is used when you want to encourage someone to
continue with something even if it is difficult. Moreover, ‘persistent’
means continuing firmly or obstinately in
an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Therefore, all the other sentences with highlighted idioms fail to provide the
precise meaning of the given word. Since, ‘Hang in there’ can be used
interchangeably with ‘persistent’, option (b) becomes the most
suitable answer choice.
something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating
over.
given in bold is “on the ball”. When
someone is ‘on the ball’ means, they
are very alert and aware of what is happening. Moreover, ‘responsive’ means reacting quickly and positively.
Therefore, all the other sentences with highlighted idioms fail to provide the
precise meaning of the given word. Since, ‘on the ball’ can be used
interchangeably with ‘responsive’, option (a) becomes the most suitable
answer choice.
take advantage of an opportunity
recover control of one’s emotions.
a way to understand or accept (something).
given in bold is “an apple of discord”. ‘Apple of discord’ is used to refer something that causes trouble or unhappiness
or conflict and dispute. Moreover, ‘contention’ means a heated disagreement. Therefore, all
the other sentences with highlighted idioms fail to provide the precise meaning
of the given word. Since, ‘an apple of discord’ can be used interchangeably
with ‘contention’, option (c) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
above.
help in need.
to or inexperienced at a particular activity.
given in bold is “playing truant”. ‘Playing truant’ is used to refer (of a pupil) stay away from school
without leave or explanation. Moreover, ‘ditch’ means to get rid of or give up. Therefore, all
the other sentences with highlighted idioms fail to provide the precise meaning
of the given word. Since, ‘playing truant’ can be used interchangeably with
‘ditch’, option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.
contest; to acknowledge defeat
who breaks things or who often makes mistakes or causes damage in situations
that require careful thinking or behavior.
which you are not making enough money.
charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way. Since ‘beguile’ can’t
be used synonymously with any of the given idiom in bold, option (e) becomes the
most viable answer choice.
possible moment.
difficult situation where there are two equally unpleasant choices.
good health.
strengthen oneself for future actions, typically ones that may be dangerous or
difficult.
or expected.
selling one’s assets.
toughness
perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable
answer choice.
typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.
aspects of something; lack of symmetry.
longer wanted).
perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable
answer choice.
or mind
flattering or trying to please them.
perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable
answer choice.
earlier event
particular region or country
existence
perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable
answer choice.
for (something) to happen
making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
or incomprehensible way
for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something
unpleasant or embarrassing.
perfectly in the respective blanks. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable
answer choice.
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