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.
I was away in a (1)_____ part of Japan waiting for a (2)______ train at a small (3)______ station. A young girl was also waiting (4)______ the train. I watched her (5)______ out candy from her bag and eat it. Afterward, she walked (6)______ to a nearby waste bin provided on the (7)_____ to deposit the wrapper. Such is the level of (8)_____to keep surroundings clean from a young age. It is the (9)______ of cleanliness and tidiness which is (10)______ from an early age.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
Option 1: throw
Option 2: catch
Option 3: take
Option 4: give
Correct Answer: take
Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.
Explanation:
"Take" is the appropriate choice because it indicates the action of acquiring or removing something (in this case, a candy) from a particular place, which aligns with the girl retrieving a candy from her bag.
Therefore, the correct answer is take.
Answer laterQuestion : 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 : Directions: In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: China – Yuan
Option 2: Thailand – Baht
Option 3: Lira – Turkey
Option 4: Japan – Yen
Correct Answer: Lira – Turkey
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: China – Yuan; The currency of China is the Yuan.
Second option: Thailand – Baht; The currency of Thailand is the Baht.
Third option: Lira – Turkey; The currency of Turkey is the Lira, but here order is different.
Fourth option: Japan – Yen; The currency of Japan is the Yen.
So, the third option is different from the others as in this option first term is currency and the second term is country. Hence, the third option is correct.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: ought to
Option 2: might
Option 3: used to
Option 4: dare
Correct Answer: might
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
"Might" in this context, indicates a possibility or likelihood that the Dalai Lama will not attend the event due to health issues. It suggests a potential outcome without confirming it outright.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
India continues to ____________ the highest amount of e-waste, more than China, the US, Japan and Germany.
Option 1: generate
Option 2: remake
Option 3: stake
Option 4: select
Correct Answer: generate
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
In the context of the sentence, it means that India is consistently producing or creating a significant quantity of electronic waste. Generate is a fitting term for describing the ongoing process of e-waste production.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Remake means to create something again.
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Stake refers to a share or interest in a business or venture.
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Select means to choose or pick.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "India continues to generate the highest amount of e-waste, more than China, the US, Japan, and Germany."
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation.
Tokyo : Japan :: ? : ?
Option 1: Havana : Cuba
Option 2: Thailand : Bangkok
Option 3: Egypt : Cairo
Option 4: Italy : Rome
Correct Answer: Havana : Cuba
Solution : Given:
Tokyo : Japan (Tokyo is the capital city of Japan.)
Let's check the given options –
First option: Havana : Cuba; Havana is the capital city of Cuba.
Second option: Thailand : Bangkok; Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand but the order is different.
Third option: Egypt : Cairo; Cairo is the capital city of Egypt but the order is different.
Fourth option: Italy : Rome; Rome is the capital city of Italy but the order is different.
So, only the first option follows the same pattern as followed by the given pair. Hence, the first option is correct.
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.
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.
I was away in a (1)_____ part of Japan waiting for a (2)______ train at a small (3)______ station. A young girl was also waiting (4)______ the train. I watched her (5)______ out candy from her bag and eat it. Afterward, she walked (6)______ to a nearby waste bin provided on the (7)_____ to deposit the wrapper. Such is the level of (8)_____to keep surroundings clean from a young age. It is the (9)______ of cleanliness and tidiness which is (10)______ from an early age.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 9.
Option 1: accomplishment
Option 2: habit
Option 3: fashion
Option 4: inexperience
Correct Answer: habit
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence talks about the level of cleanliness and tidiness at a young age, suggesting that it is a behavioural pattern or routine. The word "habit" fits well in this context as it refers to a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. In contrast, the other options don't quite capture the idea of a consistent and ingrained behaviour related to cleanliness.
Therefore, the correct answer is habit.
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.
I was away in a (1)_____ part of Japan waiting for a (2)______ train at a small (3)______ station. A young girl was also waiting (4)______ the train. I watched her (5)______ out candy from her bag and eat it. Afterward, she walked (6)______ to a nearby waste bin provided on the (7)_____ to deposit the wrapper. Such is the level of (8)_____to keep surroundings clean from a young age. It is the (9)______ of cleanliness and tidiness which is (10)______ from an early age.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 7.
Option 1: platform
Option 2: bench
Option 3: counter
Option 4: window
Correct Answer: platform
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation:
In a train station context, waste bins are commonly provided on the platform for passengers to dispose of wrappers and other waste. The platform is the area where passengers wait for trains, and it typically includes facilities like benches and waste bins. In this case, the young girl walked to a nearby waste bin on the platform to deposit the candy wrapper.
Therefore, the correct answer is platform.
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.
I was away in a (1)_____ part of Japan waiting for a (2)______ train at a small (3)______ station. A young girl was also waiting (4)______ the train. I watched her (5)______ out candy from her bag and eat it. Afterward, she walked (6)______ to a nearby waste bin provided on the (7)_____ to deposit the wrapper. Such is the level of (8)_____to keep surroundings clean from a young age. It is the (9)______ of cleanliness and tidiness which is (10)______ from an early age.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: sideways
Option 2: wayside
Option 3: inside
Option 4: outside
Correct Answer: wayside
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
The reason for selecting "wayside" is that the term fits the context of a small station.
"Wayside" refers to the area or land alongside a road or path, and in this case, it describes the location of the station. A "wayside station" is a small station situated along a railway or road.
Therefore, the correct answer is wayside.
