TOPIC: Miscellaneous
Direction
(1-5): In question given below there are
two statements, each statement consists of two blanks. You have to choose the
option which provides the correct set of words that fits both the blanks in
both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful
and grammatically correct.
Q1. Even as the Supreme Court judgment ________________ on the powers of the elected government in Delhi,
the Lt Governor’s office has _______________
chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to the ______________
of an official.
(a)is awaited, demoted, status
(b)has been anticipated, busted, report
(c)is awaiting, broken, prestige
(d)counted on, ruled out, sphere
(e)looked for, written off, rank
Q2. Climate negotiators ______________ a dramatic
charge in the 2015 Paris _______________,
asking world leaders to ________________
to keep global temperatures at just 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial
levels.
(a)enclosed, deal, repress
(b)involved, rapport, laze
(c)inserted, accord, strive
(d)stuck in, acquiesce, yield
(e)sponsored, pact, squirm
Q3. This is a story of a young financial-sector
professional who _______________ on
the economic boom of the past few years, but lost his job when the wave of the
global credit _______________ hit
India after the ________________ of
the Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers.
(a)cruised, crisis, creation
(b)managed, crux, success
(c)endured, jinx, cross
(d)rode, crunch, collapse
(e)guided, pickle, flop
Q4.
(1) However ____________ and dictatorial Mr. Mugabe’s regime had been, a coup
will remain a coup irrespective of what the plotters call it, raising questions
of ______________ about the new
government.
(2) When change in the court is made rapidly,
and when attacks on the court become a bad habit of this ______________ government,
the court loses _____________.
(a) inept, legitimacy
(b) inferior, inquisition
(c) consummate, licitness
(d) incompetent, Ingenuity
(e) Pertinent, lawfulness
Q5.
(1) We must declare that, in our deliberate judgement, no
man ought to be admitted into a participation in civil privileges with ourselves,
who dares, contrary to our opinion of the __________
of such ______________, to invoke,
in his closet, the intercession of saints between himself and his makers.
(2) The spirit of Vedic worship is pervaded by a devout
belief in the _____________ of _______________ and sacrificial
offering.
(a) contemplation, citation
(b) Plausibility, incursion
(c) malaise, intercession
(d)potency, bestiality
(e) efficacy, invocation
Direction (6): There
are sets of four statements in question given below which when connected using
the correct sentence structure forms a complete single sentence without
altering the meaning of the sentences given in the question. There are four
options given below the question, choose the sentence that forms the correct formation
of single sentence which is both grammatically correct and contextually
meaningful. If none follows, choose (e) as your answer.
Q6. Time will be required to implement badly needed
judicial reforms; there are a few procedural steps that India can implement
meanwhile; it should have the potential of transforming India’s justice system,
work as force multipliers in clearing the backlog and improve India’s record in
contract enforcement; it should give a boost to GDP, and ensure that the rule
of law prevails.
implement in the short term to implement badly needed judicial reforms by
having the potential of transforming India’s justice system, work as force
multipliers in clearing the backlog and improve India’s record in contract
enforcement and should give a boost to GDP to ensure that the rule of law
prevails.
(b) During the time required to implement badly needed
judicial reforms, there are a few procedural steps that India can implement in
the short term which have the potential of transforming India’s justice system,
work as force multipliers in clearing the backlog, improve India’s record in
contract enforcement, give a boost to GDP, and ensure that the rule of law
prevails.
(c)To implement badly needed judicial reforms, the time has
come to take a few procedural steps that can be implemented by India in the
short term that should have the potential of transforming India’s justice
system, working as force multipliers in clearing the backlog and improving
India’s record in contract enforcement that can give a boost to GDP which
ensure that the rule of law prevails.
(d)With the motive of giving a boost to GDP and ensuring
that the rule of law prevails, the time has come to implement badly needed
judicial reforms by implementing a few procedural steps in the short run that
should have the potential of transforming India’s justice system by working as
force multipliers in clearing the backlog and improve India’s record in
contract enforcement.
(e)None of the above is correct.
Direction (7): The
following question consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts
which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence.
If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives
to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make
the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the
sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose
(d) i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence
is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose (e) i.e. No
correction required as your answer.
Q7. Trump has urged China to exert pressure (I)/ on North
Korea to halt a nuclear weapons programme (II)/that is nearing the capability
of targeting the United States. (III)
(I)Trump urged China to exert pressure
(II)at North Korea to halt a nuclear weapon programme
(III)which is nearing the capability to target United
States
(a)Only (I)
(b)Both (I) and (III)
(c)Both (I) and (II)
(d)None of the (I), (II) and (III)
(e)No correction required
Direction (8): In
the following question a part of the sentence is given in bold, it is then
followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase
given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given
below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without
altering the meaning of the sentence given as question.
Q8. Without casting aspersions on anyone, it must be noted
that the prolonged teething troubles
of the Coast Guard resulted from the Navy considering the service a “poor
relative”.
(I)There is a consistent extension of technical problems that
the Coast Guard is facing as the Navy considers the service its poor
correspondents.
(II)With no intention of criticism, it is to be noted that
the sustained short-term problems of the Coast Guard resulted because Navy
considered the service a poor correspondent.
(III)Without tossing any aspersions, the perpetual
existence of long term worries is a matter of concern for the Coast Guard as it
is resulted from the Navy considering the service its poor fellow.
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (II) is correct
(c)Both (I) and (III) are correct
(d)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(e)All are correct
Direction (9): In
question given below there are two statements, each statement consists of two
blanks. You have to choose the option which provides the correct set of words
that fits both the blanks in both the statements appropriately and in the same
order making them meaningful and grammatically correct.
(1) Independence Day is an occasion to
celebrate freedom from a colonial _________
that not only cast chains of economic and political ____________ upon Indians, but also fettered their freedom to
think, dissent, and express themselves without fear
(2) There is nothing good to say about the Kim
dynasty, now into its third generation. It runs a totalitarian ____________ which holds an entire
people in _____________.
(a) Pandemonium, Confinement
(b) Entropy, Duress
(c) Regime, bondage
(d) Reign, autonomy
(e) Dominion, volition
Direction
(10):
In each of the given questions an inference is given in bold which is then
followed by three paragraphs. You have to find the paragraph(s) from where it
is inferred. Choose the option with the best possible outcome as your choice.
Q.10 North Korea is pursuing dangerous weapons
for overcoming an asymmetry.
(I) If one looks at the
whole issue from a North Korean security point of view, it is not hard to find
a method behind the North’s actions. It’s a country that’s been technically at
war with its neighbour for almost seven decades. There are also multiple U.S.
bases in South Korea, the Philippines, Japan, Guam Island and a naval presence
in the East China Sea and the Pacific, in the vicinity of North Korea. In terms
of conventional military might, the impoverished North knows that it’s no match
for the U.S. which has forced it to make extreme choices.
(II) Nuclear
nonproliferation experts agree: Obama, they claim, is responsible for the
failure of America to prevent North Korea from expanding its nuclear program.
By demanding that North Koreans take denuclearization steps before talks that
would focus on denuclearization, it put the onus for talks on the authoritarian
state, thereby buying them time to creep towards strengthening its nuclear
arsenal.
(III)On the growth of North Korea’s nuclear
program, there is certainly some blame to spread around across administrations.
Multiple strategies of engagement, then disengagement, have been helpless in
halting the North Korean march to more nukes. The hermit state’s first nuclear
weapons test, for example, happened during the Bush administration.
(a) Only (I)
(b) Both (II) and (III)
(c) Only (III)
(d) Both (I) and (III)
(e) All are correct
Direction (6): In
the following question a part of the sentence is given in bold, it is then
followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase
given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given
below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without
altering the meaning of the sentence given as question.
(I)It is very important
for India to discuss the matter particularly in the direction of connectivity
towards the East which is an important feature of the BIMSTEC concept.
(II)Connectivity
towards the East is an important feature of the BIMSTEC concept as it fills a
gap in India’s efforts to stretch its reach in that run.
(III)India’s
connectivity towards the East is an important feature of the BIMSTEC concept
for it will help in broadening its range in that direction.
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (III) is
correct
(c)Both (I) and (II)
are correct
(d)Both (II) and (III)
are correct
(e)All are correct
Direction (7-8): Rearrange
the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the
questions that follow.
Q7. If sentence (C) “In talking of a New India free of
casteism, terrorism, corruption and nepotism by 2022, in his Independence Day
address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seeking to sell a longer term vision
to Indians, a vision that goes beyond the limit of his current term in office.”
is the first sentence of the paragraph, then what is the sequence of other
sentences after rearrangement?
(A) The road map was not clear, but Mr. Modi is convinced
that his achievements are steps toward a happier, more secure future for the
country.
(B) But more important, he went on to speak against violence in the name of
faith, saying it is unacceptable in India.
(C) In talking of a New India free of casteism, terrorism, corruption and
nepotism by 2022, in his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
was seeking to sell a longer term vision to Indians, a vision that goes beyond
the limit of his current term in office.
(D) Unlike last year, when he was silent on the violence in Kashmir, this
Independence Day he went so far as to ask terrorists to join the mainstream,
insisting that the Kashmir problem cannot be solved by bullets, but only by
embracing fellow Kashmiris.
(E) Demonetisation, the Goods and Services Tax, the movement toward a digital
economy, all these were spoken of as part of a movement inexorably leading to a
corruption-free, transparent India.
(F) While he did dwell on the achievements of his government in the last three
years, Mr. Modi was largely focussed on his vision for the future,one in which
farmer income would double and where youth and women would have many more
opportunities.
(a) ABDEF
(b) BEFAD
(c) FAEDB
(d) DBFEA
(e) DAEBF
Q8. If sentence (D), “The most important of these is
reduced stress for women, who suffer silently in its absence.” is the last
sentence of the paragraph, then which of the following sentences does not fit into
the paragraph formed after rearranging other sentences?
(A) With its subsidy-based mass toilet-building programme,
it has put up millions of individual house latrines in rural areas: a
government-commissioned survey estimates that the coverage now extends to
62.45% of households, up from 39% in 2014.
(B) Achieving his vision for a clean nation will take more than symbolism — it
needs clear policies and investments in the right systems.
(C) Among these households, nearly 92% of people who have
access actually use the toilets.
(D) The most important of these is reduced stress for women, who suffer
silently in its absence.
(E) The Swachh Bharat Mission is a high-profile national programme enjoying
extraordinary political and budgetary support.
(F) Big gaps exist, but these are encouraging trends, given the many positive
outcomes that sanitation produces.
(a) A
(b) E
(c) C
(d) B
(e) F
Direction (9): In
the following question a part of the sentence is given in bold, it is then
followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase
given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given
below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without
altering the meaning of the given sentence.
Q9. As they say, if
life is pulling you back, it simply means that it is going to launch you into
bigger things. The good things in life come through sorrows, trials and
tribulations.
(I)People often consider that sorrows, trials and
tribulations are the parts of one’s life and one should face these challenges
bravely to avoid possible setbacks.
(II)Life has this habit of retreating our interests and
motives by accommodating negative vibes like sorrows, trials and afflictions so
as to launch us towards bigger goals.
(III)It is considered that when life tests our patience
with a series of vibes like sorrows, trials and worries, it simply means to
direct us to experience something good and productive very soon, so we should
be focused and determined.
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (III) is correct
(c)Both (I) and (II) are correct
(d)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(e)All are correct
Direction (10): In
question given below there are two statements, each statement consists of two
blanks. You have to choose the option which provides the correct set of words
that fits both the blanks in both the statements appropriately and in the same
order making them meaningful and grammatically correct.
Q10. (1)In military ______________
salami slicing denotes divide and conquer process of threats and alliances used
to _______________ opposition.
(2)In the _______________ of the saints you do ‘want to
keep your lamps lit’ to _______________ your fear.
(a)oratory, inspire
(b)dialogue, thrash
(c)parlance, overcome
(d)expression, expose
(e)phrase, silence
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. “is awaited, demoted, status” is the correct set of
words that fill perfectly into the blanks provided in the sentence. Hence (a)
is the correct choice.
Demote means move
(someone) to a lower position or rank, usually as a punishment.
Busted means been
caught in the act of doing something wrong.
Count on means bank
on; rely.
Look for means
attempt to get.
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. “inserted, accord, strive” is the correct set of words
that fill perfectly into the blanks provided in the sentence. Hence option (c)
is the correct choice.
Accord means an
official agreement or treaty.
Strive means make
great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Rapport means a
close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned
understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well.
Repress means
subdue (someone or something) by force.
Laze means spend
time in a relaxed, lazy manner.
Stuck in means
introduced.
Acquiesce means
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
Squirm means show
or feel embarrassment or shame.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. “rode, crunch, collapse” is the correct set of words
that fill perfectly into the blanks provided in the sentence. Hence (d) is the
correct choice.
Crunch means a
severe shortage of money or credit.
Cruise means sail
about in an area without a precise destination, especially for pleasure.
Crux means the
decisive or most important point at issue.
Jinx means a
person or thing that brings bad luck.
Pickle means a
difficult situation.
S4. Ans.(a)
Sol.
Inept means
having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Pertinent means
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
Legitimacy means
ability to be defended with logic or justification; validity.
Inquisition means a
period of prolonged and intensive questioning.
Consummate means
showing great skill and flair.
S5. Ans.(e)
Sol.
Efficacy means the
ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Invocation means the
action of invoking someone or something.
Bestiality means
savagely cruel or depraved behavior.
Malaise means a
general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is
difficult to identify.
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among the given options, sentences (a) and (c) are
contextually different and structurally incorrect. They are not inferring the
same meaning as per the demand of the question. Sentence (d) is both grammatically
and contextually incorrect. Hence only option (b) forms the correct sentence
which follows the given sentences given in the question both grammatically and
contextually.
S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. The given sentence is grammatically correct. Hence it
doesn’t require any correction.
S8. Ans. (b)
Sol. The phrase “prolonged
teething troubles” means sustained short-term problems that occur in the
early stages of a new project. Thus among the given three statements, only
statement (II) explains the meaning of the phrase correctly and without
altering the meaning of the sentence. Hence (b) is the correct option.
S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. Regime means a government, especially
an authoritarian one. Since there is a term ‘freedom’ and we generally get
freedom from oppression, therefore, Regime is the correct choice because of the
meaning mentioned. It fits perfectly in a sentence (2) also as totalitarian
means relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial
and requires complete subservience to the state. Bondage means the state of being a slave. A dictatorial or an
authoritative regime usually prohibits people from practicing what they desire
and they resemble a condition of a slave.
Therefore Regime and bondage fits the two sentences most perfectly.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option (I) is correct, refer to the last
sentence “which has forced it to make extreme choices”, therefore, it is the
military might of America which has resulted to the extremism of North Korea.
Other options are incorrect as they are talking about the failure of America in
curbing North Korea’s extremism.
S11. Ans. (d)
Sol. The phrasal verb “to
open out” means become wider or extend its reach; to develop. Thus among
the given three statements, both (II) and (III) explain the meaning of the
phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence. Hence (d) is the
correct option.
S12. Ans. (c)
Sol. As mentioned in the question, if (C) is the first sentence
then the correct order of other sentences after rearrangement is FAEDB.
S13. Ans. (d)
Sol. If sentence (D), “The most important of these is
reduced stress for women, who suffer silently in its absence.” is the last
sentence of the paragraph, then we can infer that sentences EACFD are forming a
coherent paragraph. Sentence (B) does not form a part of the coherent
paragraph. The paragraph is about meeting sanitation goals through the policies
like ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. The sentences talk about the survey after
building toilets in rural areas while in sentence (B) the word ‘his’ has been
used which is unrelated to other sentences. Hence option (d) is the correct
choice.
S14. Ans. (b)
Sol. The bold part of the sentence is an old adage that
means to motivate us when we go through a period of hardship in our life, which
is considered to be short-lived. What
all we need is to face those challenges valiantly and stay focused to enjoy the
upcoming fruits of success. Thus among the three given sentences, only sentence
(III) is able to bring out the complete and correct meaning of the phrase. Hence (b) is the correct option.
S15. Ans. (c)
Sol. The word “parlance”
means a particular way of speaking or using words, especially a way common to
those with a particular job or interest. The word fits perfectly into both the
sentences as the phrases, “In military parlance” and “In the parlance of the
saints”, make these sentences meaningful signifying the meaning of the
sentence.
The other word “overcome”
means defeat (an opponent). In sentence (1), “to overcome opposition” makes a
better sense in the context of the meaning and in the sentence (2) “overcome
your fear” fits into the sentence meaningfully. Hence “parlance, overcome” is
the correct set of words.
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