Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
The decision made by the goverment of India to purchase crude oil at a discounted rate from Russia, when the Putin goverment is bombing civilians in Ukraine, is 1) __________________ by many. 2)________________ to the Narendra Modi administration’s request to not to politicise the issue, in the current scenario the decision is as much political as it is economic, however much we may wish it were not.
While the major countries like US, Europe , Japan and Australia have made no secret revelation that India should join them in 3) _____________________ Putin’s war, as the goverment of 141 countries who voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution did. Russia has intentionally offered the discount at the oil to show that India is among the ‘many’ countries that resist the Atlantic alliance’s attempt to 4) __________________ and punish Putin. On the other hand Xi’s China has suddenly discovered that Modi’s India is worth talking to: it will provide cover for the Xi government to not only 5) ________________ attention from its own support for Russia, but also to position itself as someone who is more willing to engage with the Atlantic alliance than India.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 1
Option 1: acquire
Option 2: questionable
Option 3: extol
Option 4: impeccable
Correct Answer: questionable
Solution : The correct answer is questionable.
The decision made by the goverment of India to purchase crude oil at a discounted rate from Russia, when the Putin goverment is bombing civilians in Ukraine, is questionable by many
Explanation:
The only word that fits the blank and makes the sentence coherent is questionable.
It means doubtful about the truth or the quality of something.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Acquire-buy or obtain (an asset or object) for onesel
Extol- to praise highly
Impeccable- conforming to the highest standards; faultless.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Migaloo is by far one of the world’s most recognisable whales because he is completely white. Thanks to genetic sampling of Migaloo’s skin, scientists have identified that he’s male, and his albino appearance is a result of a variation in the gene responsible for the colour of his skin.
Simply by looking different, Migaloo has become an icon within Australia’s east coast humpback whale population. Indeed, Migaloo has his own Twitter account with over 10,000 followers and a website where fans can lodge sightings and learn more about humpback whales.
He was first discovered in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia, and has since played hide and seek for many years, with many not knowing where or when he’ll show up next. He’s even surprised Kiwi fans by showing up in New Zealand waters.
With the last official sighting two years ago, the time has once again come for us to ask: Where is Migaloo?
Already this year, there have been false sightings, such as a near-white whale spotted off New South Wales. To make things more confusing, regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers when they flip upside down due to their white bellies.
Question:
How can regular-looking humpbacks trick whale watchers?
Option 1: By posting tweets on Twitter.
Option 2: By appearing secretly and unexpectedly.
Option 3: By showing their white-coloured bellies.
Option 4: By displaying their huge size.
Correct Answer: By showing their white-coloured bellies.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option (refer to the last line of the last paragraph).
Explanation: In the given passage, it is mentioned that regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers when they flip upside down due to their white bellies. Therefore, the correct answer is the third option, by showing their white-coloured bellies. This option accurately reflects the information provided in the passage.
Regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers by showing their white-coloured bellies when they flip upside down.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The hopping kangaroo is a (1) _______ sight in every snapshot relating to Australia. Members of the kangaroo family can be as small as a rat or as big as a man. Kangaroos are found mainly in Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea. Kangaroos, which are big-footed marsupials that evolved in Australia, use their short front legs like arms. The man-sized kangaroos of Australia are (2) ________of speeding up to 88 km/h for short distances, their means of (3)_______ being their powerful hind legs, which carry them over the ground in jumps of 9 m or more at a time. Weighing around 70 kg, they have an average lifespan of around six to eight years and a maximum lifetime of 20 years. When bothered by predators, kangaroos often (4) ______ for the water, standing submerged to the chest and attempting to drown the attacker by holding him under water. Another defensive technique is to get their back to a tree and kick at their (5)_________ with their clawed hind feet, sometimes with sufficient force to kill a man. Normally shy animals, they alert other kangaroos to danger by beating on the ground with their hind feet. This loud alarm signal carries over a long distance.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: return
Option 2: steer
Option 3: orient
Option 4: head
Correct Answer: head
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Head means to move towards a particular position. This helps convey the intended meaning that kangaroos move towards the water when they are disturbed by predators.
Therefore, the correct answer is head.
Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
The decision made by the goverment of India to purchase crude oil at a discounted rate from Russia, when the Putin goverment is bombing civilians in Ukraine, is 1) __________________ by many. 2)________________ to the Narendra Modi administration’s request to not to politicise the issue, in the current scenario the decision is as much political as it is economic, however much we may wish it were not.
While the major countries like US, Europe , Japan and Australia have made no secret revelation that India should join them in 3) _____________________ Putin’s war, as the goverment of 141 countries who voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution did. Russia has intentionally offered the discount at the oil to show that India is among the ‘many’ countries that resist the Atlantic alliance’s attempt to 4) __________________ and punish Putin. On the other hand Xi’s China has suddenly discovered that Modi’s India is worth talking to: it will provide cover for the Xi government to not only 5) ________________ attention from its own support for Russia, but also to position itself as someone who is more willing to engage with the Atlantic alliance than India.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 5.
Option 1: beseech
Option 2: extol
Option 3: deflect
Option 4: signify
Correct Answer: deflect
Solution : The correct answer is deflect.
it will provide cover for the Xi government to not only deflect attention from its own support for Russia, but also to position itself as someone who is more willing to engage with the Atlantic alliance than India.
Explanation:
Deflect is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
When you deflect something, such as criticism or attention, you prevent it from being directed at or affecting you.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Beseech- to beg urgently or anxiously for something.
Extol- to praise highly
Signify-be an indication of
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Migaloo is by far one of the world’s most recognisable whales because he is completely white. Thanks to genetic sampling of Migaloo’s skin, scientists have identified that he’s male, and his albino appearance is a result of a variation in the gene responsible for the colour of his skin.
Simply by looking different, Migaloo has become an icon within Australia’s east coast humpback whale population. Indeed, Migaloo has his own Twitter account with over 10,000 followers and a website where fans can lodge sightings and learn more about humpback whales.
He was first discovered in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia, and has since played hide and seek for many years, with many not knowing where or when he’ll show up next. He’s even surprised Kiwi fans by showing up in New Zealand waters.
With the last official sighting two years ago, the time has once again come for us to ask:
where is Migaloo?
Already this year there have been false sightings, such as a near all white whale spotted off New South Wales. To make things more confusing, regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers when they flip upside down, due to their white bellies.
Question:
What is the theme of the passage?
Option 1: Protection of whales.
Option 2: The extinction of Migaloo.
Option 3: The sighting of Migaloo.
Option 4: Whale hunting and its aftermath.
Correct Answer: The sighting of Migaloo.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In this case, the passage primarily discusses the unique characteristics of Migaloo, an albino humpback whale, his significance within Australia's east coast humpback whale population, and the curiosity surrounding his sightings. The correct theme of the passage is the sighting of Migaloo. The passage does not focus on the protection of whales, the extinction of Migaloo, or the negative aspects of whale hunting.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Migaloo is by far one of the world’s most recognisable whales because he is completely white. Thanks to genetic sampling of Migaloo’s skin, scientists have identified that he’s male, and his albino appearance is a result of a variation in the gene responsible for the colour of his skin.
Simply by looking different, Migaloo has become an icon within Australia’s east coast humpback whale population. Indeed, Migaloo has his own Twitter account with over 10,000 followers and a website where fans can lodge sightings and learn more about humpback whales.
He was first discovered in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia, and has since played hide and seek for many years, with many not knowing where or when he’ll show up next. He’s even surprised Kiwi fans by showing up in New Zealand waters.
With the last official sighting two years ago, the time has once again come for us to ask: Where is Migaloo?
Already this year, there have been false sightings, such as a near-white whale spotted off New South Wales. To make things more confusing, regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers when they flip upside down due to their white bellies.
Question:
Select the suitable word given in the passage, which means ‘turn over with a sudden, quick movement’.
Option 1: Albino
Option 2: Flip
Option 3: Humpback
Option 4: Lodge
Correct Answer: Flip
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In the context of the passage, the word that means 'turn over with a sudden, quick movement' is flip. The passage mentions in the last line of the last paragraph that regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers when they flip upside down. This use of the word flip indicates the sudden turning over of humpback whales, creating confusion for observers.
Therefore, the word that means to turn over with a sudden, quick movement is flip.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is (1)______ the size of the continent of Australia and covers (2)______ area of nearly 2.8 million square miles. The Amazon rainforest gets its life from the (3)______ Amazon River which runs through the heart (4)______ the region. The rainforest is simply the drained basin for the river and its (5)______. The vast forest consists of four layers, each featuring its own ecosystems and specially adapted plants and animals.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: specially
Option 2: similarly
Option 3: totally
Option 4: roughly
Correct Answer: roughly
Solution : The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is the fourth option.
Explanation: The key to determining the appropriate word for the blank is to understand the nature of the comparison being made regarding the size of the Amazon rainforest in relation to the continent of Australia. The phrase "it is" sets the stage for comparison, and the missing word needs to accurately convey the nature of this size relationship.
Therefore, the correct answer is roughly.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is (1)______ the size of the continent of Australia and covers (2)______ area of nearly 2.8 million square miles. The Amazon rainforest gets its life from the (3)______ Amazon River which runs through the heart (4)______ the region. The rainforest is simply the drained basin for the river and it's (5)______. The vast forest consists of four layers, each featuring its own ecosystems and specially adapted plants and animals.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: majestic
Option 2: magnetic
Option 3: major
Option 4: minor
Correct Answer: majestic
Solution : The correct option to fill in the blank is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, the word majestic is the most appropriate choice for filling in the blank. The Amazon River is often referred to as majestic due to its grandeur, beauty, and importance in supporting the life and vitality of the Amazon rainforest. The term majestic conveys a sense of awe and splendour associated with the river's crucial role in the ecosystem.
Therefore, the correct answer is majestic.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is (1)______ the size of the continent of Australia and covers (2)______ area of nearly 2.8 million square miles. The Amazon rainforest gets its life from the (3)______ Amazon River which runs through the heart (4)______ the region. The rainforest is simply the drained basin for the river and its (5)______. The vast forest consists of four layers, each featuring its own ecosystems and specially adapted plants and animals.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.
Option 1: continents
Option 2: tributaries
Option 3: tributes
Option 4: rainforests
Correct Answer: tributaries
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the second option.
Explanation:
Considering the context, the rainforest is described as the drained basin for the river, implying that the river contributes to the formation of the rainforest. Hence, the correct term to fill in the blank is tributaries, which are smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river. In this case, the tributaries (or smaller rivers) contribute to the formation and sustenance of the rainforest.
Therefore, the correct answer would be tributaries.
Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
The decision made by the goverment of India to purchase crude oil at a discounted rate from Russia, when the Putin goverment is bombing civilians in Ukraine, is 1) __________________ by many. 2)________________ to the Narendra Modi administration’s request to not to politicise the issue, in the current scenario the decision is as much political as it is economic, however much we may wish it were not.
While the major countries like US, Europe , Japan and Australia have made no secret revelation that India should join them in 3) _____________________ Putin’s war, as the goverment of 141 countries who voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution did. Russia has intentionally offered the discount at the oil to show that India is among the ‘many’ countries that resist the Atlantic alliance’s attempt to 4) __________________ and punish Putin. On the other hand Xi’s China has suddenly discovered that Modi’s India is worth talking to: it will provide cover for the Xi government to not only 5) ________________ attention from its own support for Russia, but also to position itself as someone who is more willing to engage with the Atlantic alliance than India.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 4
Option 1: isolate
Option 2: recapitulate
Option 3: jaded
Option 4: ramify
Correct Answer: isolate
Solution : The correct answer is isolate.
Russia has intentionally offered the discount at the oil to show that India is among the ‘many’ countries that resist the Atlantic alliance’s attempt to isolate and punish Putin.
Explanation:
Isolate is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It means to cause (a person or place) to be alone or separated from others.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Recapitulate- to summarise and restate the main points.
Jaded- bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Ramify- to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike parts; extend into subdivisions.