Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The Tokyo Games accelerated energy policies in Japan, demonstrating how they could make steps towards a low-carbon economy by powering the athletes' village with hydrogen from clean, green sources.
Option 1: inspiring
Option 2: exploring
Option 3: collating
Option 4: hiding
Correct Answer: hiding
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: "Demonstrating" means to show or make evident. Hiding is its appropriate antonym, as it means to conceal or keep something out of sight, opposing the idea of making steps or actions visible.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Inspiring: It denotes motivation or encouragement.
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Exploring: It denotes actively seeking and discovering.
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Collating: It involves gathering and organising information.
Answer laterQuestion : Which option correctly represents the countries in decreasing order of HDI, as released in September 2022?
Option 1: Switzerland – Denmark – Japan - Niger
Option 2: Japan – Switzerland – Denmark - Niger
Option 3: Niger – Japan – Denmark – Switzerland
Option 4: Denmark – Japan – Switzerland – Niger
Correct Answer: Switzerland – Denmark – Japan - Niger
Solution : The correct answer is Switzerland - Denmark - Japan - Niger.
The Human Development Index is published by the Human Development Report Office for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Switzerland – Denmark – Japan - Niger correctly represents the countries in decreasing order of HDI, as released in September 2022. It is a composite index that measures average achievement in human development.
Question : In countries like Japan, _________birth rates make the population pyramid __________ at the base.
Option 1: low, broad
Option 2: high, broad
Option 3: low, narrow
Option 4: high, narrow
Correct Answer: low, narrow
Solution : The correct option is low, narrow.
The base of the population pyramid is often narrower in low-birth-rate nations like Japan because there is a smaller cohort of younger people compared to older age groups. This phenomenon is frequently linked to developments in the population of developed and economically developed nations. A population's age and sex distribution can be seen graphically in a population pyramid.
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 4.
Option 1: had
Option 2: were
Option 3: has
Option 4: was
Correct Answer: were
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence discusses invitations that were sent to various Buddhist institutions. The subject of the sentence is invitations which is a plural noun. So, the correct verb form to use with a plural subject like "invitations" is "were". It matches the subject-verb agreement in the sentence, indicating the past tense of the action of sending invitations.
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 2.
Option 1: classical
Option 2: contemporary
Option 3: old
Option 4: ancient
Correct Answer: contemporary
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence talks about discussing global issues through a Buddhist perspective at the international summit. "Contemporary" refers to current or modern times. In this context, it indicates that the summit will address current global issues, reflecting how Buddhism can offer insights or solutions in the present-day context.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Classical" refers to something traditional or from an earlier period, often indicating a standard of excellence or an established form.
- "Old" refers to something that has existed for a long time.
- "Ancient" refers to something very old, typically from a distant past, much earlier than the current time.
Therefore, the correct answer is contemporary.
Question : On which side did Japan fight in the First World War ?
Option 1: none, it wag neutral
Option 2: with Germany against United Kingdom
Option 3: against Russia on its own
Option 4: with United Kingdom against Germany
Correct Answer: with United Kingdom against Germany
Solution : The correct option is with United Kingdom against Germany.
During the First World War, Japan fought alongside the United Kingdom and other Allies against Germany. Their involvement in the conflict was primarily aimed at seizing areas in East Asia and the Pacific that were under German control. This partnership with the Allies had a big impact on how Japan was perceived internationally.
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 1.
Option 1: been
Option 2: being
Option 3: be
Option 4: are
Correct Answer: being
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, "a notable exception being China" implies that China is the exception among the countries whose delegates will participate in the summit. The sentence structure suggests that the phrase "a notable exception" is followed by the reason for that exception, which is China's absence in this case.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Been" is the past participle of "be," used to indicate past existence or occurrence.
- "Be" is the base form of the verb "to be" used as an infinitive or imperative.
- "Are" is the present tense form of "be" used for plural subjects in the present tense.
Therefore, the correct answer is being.
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 3
Option 1: exceling
Option 2: antiquated
Option 3: ubiquitous
Option 4: condemning
Correct Answer: condemning
Solution : The correct answer is condemning.
While the major countries like US, Europe , Japan and Australia have made no secret revelation that India should join them in condemning Putin’s war,
Explanation:
Condemning is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It means to strongly criticize something or someone, usually for moral reasons.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Excel means to be exceptionally good at or proficient in a particular activity or subject.
Antiquated- old-fashioned or outdated.
Ubiquitous- present, appearing, or found everywhere.
