TOPIC: Miscellaneous
Direction (1-5): Rearrange
the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) in the proper sequence to
form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) However, classroom training cannot be the only way to
impart knowledge.
(B) There is tremendous scope and need for innovation in
pharma.
(C) However, since human lives are at stake all innovation
must be within the regulatory framework.
(D) Therefore, training forms a crucial part of any
candidate’s career in the industry.
(E) Integration of on-the-job training with conceptual
learning, whether in the laboratory or outside it, has to be in the context of
today’s technology-driven world.
Q1. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) F
(d) E
(e) C
Q2. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) D
(c) B
(d) E
(e) F
Q3. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) F
(c) D
(d) C
(e) E
Q4. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(a) F
(b) E
(c) A
(d) B
(e) C
Q5. Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
(a) D
(b) A
(c) B
(d) C
(e) E
Directions (6-12): In
the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is
indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against
each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph
meaningfully complete.
Behind the press
releases and projects building up physical linkages in Eurasia, lobby and trade
wars between members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) affect China’s __(9)___ to shape shipping routes.
China may foot the bill, sell the machinery, and contract out construction of
roads, rails, and ports to its firms but it does not yet ___(10)____the often-loopy regulatory schema used to ____(11)____ domestic industries and
political ___(12)____ along many of
the Belt and Road Initiative’s routes.
Q6. (a) turned
(b) amended
(c) forwarded
(d) reclaimed
(e) converted
Q7. (a) design
(b) promote
(c) shape
(d) make
(e) build
Q8. (a) channel
(b) road
(c) tracks
(d) routes
(e) connection
Q9. (a) effort
(b) ability
(c) achieve
(d) talent
(e) practices
Q10. (a) control
(b) handle
(c) direct
(d) order
(e) conduct
Q11. (a) fortify
(b) heel
(c) protect
(d) strengthen
(e) provide
Q12. (a) property
(b) interests
(c) status
(d) investment
(e) structure
Direction (13-15): There
are two different sentences with a blank space in each question. Choose the
word from the given options which fits into both the blanks appropriately
without altering their meanings.
Q13. (I) He had been wise enough to keep this in mind when
trying to ______________ the obstinate feline enemy that refused to let them
pass.
(II) He had a faith in prayer that no mere reasoning could
obstruct or _______________.
(a)Disappoint
(b)Ruin
(c)Upset
(d)Circumvent
(e)Boycott
Q14. (I) Marx was right in his narrow __________________ of
ideology if one were to look at the ideologies of the Tories and the Whigs for
centuries in England, the cradle of modern democracy.
(II) A knowledge of the __________________ of racial
symbolism is doubtless of value in case of the individual.
(a)Interpretation
(b)Observation
(c)Illustration
(d)Solution
(e)Judgment
Q15. (I) One cannot be too sure as to how long the
sabre-rattling over different _________________ of the Indo-Chinese border will
persist.
(II) _________________ cannot be true to themselves, they
are true only in relation to some definite object, and to some outside facts.
(a)Sensitivity
(b)Perceptions
(c)Intuition
(d)Smartness
(e)Experiences
SOLUTIONS:
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence of sentences after rearrangement
is BCDAE
S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence of sentences after rearrangement
is BCDAE.
S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence of sentences after rearrangement
is BCDAE.
S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. The correct sequence of sentences after rearrangement
is BCDAE.
S5. Ans. (e)
Sol. The correct sequence of sentences after rearrangement
is BCDAE.
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. “amended” is the correct word that fits into sentence
adding meaning to it as it means make minor changes to (a text, piece of
legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect
changing circumstances. Hence (b) is the correct option.
S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. “build roads” makes a proper phrase in context of the
meaning of the sentence. Other words make no sense when put into the sentence.
Hence (e) is the correct option.
S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. “to ply the routes” refers to regularly travel over
the routes. Hence only option (d) adds meaning to the sentence.
S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. “ability” makes a better choice among the given
options as it means possession of the means or skill to do something. Other
words though are nearly similar in meaning but they are irrelevant in context
of their usage in the particular sentence.
S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. “control” is the correct word to fill the gap as it
means maintain influence or authority over. Hence (a) is the correct option.
S11. Ans. (c)
Sol. “protect” is the correct word in context of adding
meaning to the sentence as it means keep safe from harm or injury.
S12. Ans. (b)
Sol. “political interests” is the correct phrase that means
the main component of political motivation, a variable indicating ability in
ideological conceptuali- zation, which is essential for participation in the
democratic process. Other words alter the meaning of the sentence. Hence (b) is
the correct option.
S13. Ans. (d)
Sol. Circumvent
means deceive; outwit.
S14. Ans. (a)
Sol. Interpretation
means an explanation or way of explaining.
S15. Ans. (b)
Sol. Perception
means awareness of something through the senses.
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