In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The of gurdakshina is very ancient and it is ________ to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely about India, then it's advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the of his presence in the lives of those around him. This, in turn, will help you to understand what guru dakshina is. In ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually guide.
it is ________ to the Indian culture and tradition.
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Answer: (A) unique
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The sentence uses the preposition "to" after the blank space, which forms the standard idiomatic expression "unique to". The phrase "unique to" means exclusive to or characteristic of a particular group, place, or culture. In this context, the custom of gurudakshina is a distinctive feature of Indian culture and tradition, making "unique" the grammatically and contextually correct word to complete the sentence.
252English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The of gurdakshina is very ancient and it is to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely ________ about India, then it's advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the of his presence in the lives of those around him. This, in turn, will help you to understand what guru dakshina is. In ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually guide.
If you are absolutely ________ about India
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Answer: (C) naive
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The word naive means lacking experience, wisdom, or knowledge, especially regarding a specific cultural context. In this passage, naive is used to describe someone who is completely unfamiliar with the cultural and traditional landscape of India, making it advisable for them to first understand the foundational concept of a guru.
253English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The of gurdakshina is very ancient and it is to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely about India, then it's advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the ________ of his presence in the lives of those around him. This, in turn, will help you to understand what guru dakshina is. In ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually guide.
the ________ of his presence in the lives of those around him.
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Answer: (D) significance
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In the given context, the sentence discusses the profound role a guru plays in the lives of others. The noun significance, which means the quality of being worthy of attention or having great importance and meaning, perfectly fits the blank to highlight the deep value, importance, and spiritual impact of a guru's presence in the lives of his followers.
254English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The of gurudakhina is very ancient and it is to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely about India, then it's advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the of his presence in the lives of those around him. This, in turn, will help you to understand what guru dakshina is. In ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually ________ guide.
a teacher or a guru was a spiritually ________ guide
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Answer: (B) evolved
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The term spiritually evolved refers to a person who has attained a high level of spiritual development, maturity, and consciousness. In the context of ancient Indian culture, a guru or teacher was considered a highly advanced being who possessed deep spiritual wisdom and realization, making them capable of guiding others on their inner journeys. Therefore, evolved is the most appropriate word to describe a guide who is highly advanced in spiritual matters.
255English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
"I am the only man in the world who (can) paint a picture so true to life," he said.
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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The sentence uses direct speech, as indicated by the quotation marks. Inside the quotation, the speaker is expressing a current state and ability in the present tense, established by the verb "am". The modal verb "can" is grammatically correct here because it is used to denote the speaker's ability or capability to paint a picture true to life. Since the present tense modal "can" aligns perfectly with the present tense of the rest of the statement inside the quotation, the sentence is grammatically correct as written.
256English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To sell (stocks or other securities or commodities) in advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a profit when the price falls.
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Answer: (D) shorting
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Shorting, or short selling, is a financial strategy where an investor sells borrowed securities, commodities, or stock shares in the open market before actually owning them. The objective is to buy them back later at a lower price, return the borrowed assets to the lender, and profit from the decline in price.
257English Comprehension
'Do you have anything to say on behalf of the accused?' said the judge finally.
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Answer: (A) The judge finally asked that if he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
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The correct indirect speech conversion requires the reporting verb to be in the past tense (asked) and the tense of the reported speech to change from present simple (have) to past simple (had). Option A correctly uses "asked" and "had", making it the most grammatically appropriate choice among the given options.
258English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (D) levelled
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The word "levelled" is the correctly spelled past tense and past participle form of the verb "level" in British English. Under British English spelling conventions, verbs that end in a single vowel followed by the letter "l" double the consonant "l" before suffixes like "-ed" or "-ing" are appended (e.g., travel becomes travelled, level becomes levelled). This spelling is standard across international and Commonwealth English.
259English Comprehension
In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
A large crowd ______ to get a glimpse of their favourite star.
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Answer: (A) gathered
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The verb gathered means to assemble or come together in one place. In this context, it is the most appropriate word to describe a large group of people coming together in one location with the common purpose of seeing their favorite celebrity.
260English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) pulchritude
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Pulchritude is spelled correctly and refers to physical beauty or comeliness. The word originates from the Latin noun pulchritudo, which is derived from the adjective pulcher, meaning beautiful.
261English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In a strange ___ the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of "non- caring" or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class. society seems so indifferent.
In a strange ___
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Answer: (A) way
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The phrase "in a strange way" is a standard idiomatic expression in English used to describe something that happens or is true in a manner that is unusual, unexpected, or difficult to explain. In this context, it introduces the observation that the production and consumption of a tragic event strangely lead to worry or concern rather than typical reactions. The noun "way" correctly completes the prepositional phrase to signify the manner or fashion in which this phenomenon occurs.
262English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In a strange the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. ___ wonders whether newer forms of "non- caring" or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class. society seems so indifferent.
___ wonders whether newer forms of "non- caring" or violence are appearing.
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Answer: (B) One
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The pronoun "one" is used as an indefinite third-person singular pronoun to refer to any person or people in general, especially in formal or literary contexts. In the phrase "one wonders," it functions as a generic subject to express a common human reflection or general speculation, which perfectly matches the reflective and academic tone of the passage.
263English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
______ around the bush.
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Answer: (B) To beat
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The idiomatic expression is to beat around the bush, which means to avoid speaking directly about a topic or to delay getting to the main point of an issue. This phrase historically originates from hunting, where beaters would beat the surrounding bushes to flush out game birds rather than going directly to the main nesting area.
264English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
adulterate
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Answer: (B) purify
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The verb adulterate means to degrade, corrupt, or make something impure by adding foreign, inferior, or extraneous substances to it. Conversely, the verb purify means to rid something of impurities, contaminants, or foreign elements to make it clean and pure, making it the direct antonym of adulterate.
265English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
In punishment for the uprising,
P-called tributes, to participate
Q-each of the twelve districts must provide
R-one girl and one boy,
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Answer: (D) QRP
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The introductory phrase In punishment for the uprising requires a subject and a verb to form the main clause of the sentence. Part Q provides this necessary subject-verb structure: each of the twelve districts must provide. The transitive verb provide requires a direct object, which is immediately supplied by part R: one girl and one boy. Finally, part P, beginning with called tributes, to participate, acts as an appositive modifier describing the boys and girls and completes the sentence by stating the purpose of their selection. This forms a grammatically correct and coherent sequence.
266English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
conjoined
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Answer: (A) sever
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The word conjoined means joined together, united, or combined. Its antonym is sever, which means to divide, cut apart, or separate.
267English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
It was obviously for everyone (A)/that grandfather was (B)/hiding something from all of us.(C)/ No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The use of the adverb obviously is grammatically incorrect in this context. The sentence requires an adjective to describe the pronoun It, which refers to the situation described in the subsequent clause. Therefore, the adverb obviously should be replaced with the adjective obvious. Additionally, the preposition for should be changed to to, making the correct phrase obvious to everyone.
268English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
an event or a group of events occurring as part of a sequence
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Answer: (B) episode
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An episode is defined as an event, incident, or a group of related events that occurs as a distinct part of a larger sequence, narrative, or ongoing course of events.
269English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In a strange the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of "non- caring" or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even ___ quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class. society seems so indifferent.
Somehow, silence, even ___ quietly suppresses a meditation on such events.
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Answer: (D) indifference
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The passage discusses themes of non-caring, silence, and societal apathy towards tragic or violent events. The term indifference fits the blank logically and contextually, as it represents a state of apathy or lack of concern that acts alongside silence to suppress reflection or meditation on these occurrences. This thematic alignment is further reinforced in the final sentence of the passage, where the author explicitly observes that society seems so indifferent.
270English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
consolidate
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Answer: (A) centralize
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To consolidate means to combine, merge, or bring together several parts into a single, unified, or stronger whole. Similarly, to centralize involves concentrating control, authority, or diverse elements under a single central source or location. In administrative, organizational, or political contexts, both terms are used interchangeably to describe the process of bringing separate entities or powers together to form a cohesive, unified structure.
271English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A dime a dozen
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Answer: (C) Very common and of no particular value
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The idiom "a dime a dozen" is used to describe something that is extremely common, abundant, and easily acquired, meaning it has very little unique value or importance. The phrase originated in the United States in the late 19th century, when various everyday items or fruits were so plentiful that a customer could buy an entire dozen of them for a single dime (ten cents). Over time, this evolved into a figurative expression for anything so ubiquitous that it is considered ordinary and of low worth.
272English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The public vent their anger on social media to protest (toward) police brutality.
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Answer: (B) against
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The verb protest means to express strong disapproval or objection. When expressing opposition to an issue, policy, or action such as police brutality, it is standard English usage to couple the verb with the preposition against to indicate the target of the opposition. This properly conveys the public's dissent.
273English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (D) abdicate
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The word abdicate is spelled correctly. It is a verb of Latin origin, derived from abdicatus, which means to renounce or disown. In English, to abdicate means to formally renounce or give up a position of power, authority, or a throne, such as when a monarch chooses to step down. The spelling is a-b-d-i-c-a-t-e.
274English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Recently I visited Kerala(A)/and found the sceneries(B)/to be breathtaking.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The word scenery is an uncountable noun. Uncountable nouns do not have a plural form and cannot be pluralized by adding -ies. Therefore, the plural form sceneries is grammatically incorrect and must be replaced with the singular noun scenery.
275English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The twenty-four tributes
P- that could hold anything from a
Q- will be imprisoned in a vast outdoor arena
R- burning desert to a frozen wasteland
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Answer: (C) QPR
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The subject The twenty-four tributes requires a verb phrase to complete its action, which is found in Q with will be imprisoned in a vast outdoor arena. The noun arena is then described by the relative clause in P beginning with that could hold anything from a. Finally, the prepositional structure from a in P is completed by burning desert to a frozen wasteland in R. This sequence forms a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.
276English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Have the car stolen!
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Answer: (A) Steal the car!
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The given sentence "Have the car stolen!" is in the passive voice. An active imperative sentence with the structure "Verb + Object" can be converted into the passive voice using the structure "Have + Object + Past Participle (V3)".
Applying this rule in reverse to find the active voice, the object "the car" and the past participle "stolen" are converted back to the base verb "steal" followed by its object "the car". This yields the active voice sentence "Steal the car!".
277English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Look at this video clip in which (I, my friend and you) are enjoying a boat ride.
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Answer: (A) you, my friend and I
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When multiple pronouns and nouns are used together in a sentence to describe a positive, neutral, or pleasant situation, standard English grammar follows the 2-3-1 rule of arrangement. This rule dictates that the second-person pronoun (you) must be placed first, followed by the third-person noun or pronoun (my friend), and finally the first-person pronoun (I). Since enjoying a boat ride is a pleasant situation, the correct order is you, my friend and I.
278English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The teacher said to the students,"Don't make noise."
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Answer: (C) The teacher warned the students not to make noise.
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When changing an imperative sentence expressing a negative command or prohibition from direct to indirect speech, the reporting verb "said to" is replaced with an appropriate verb such as "warned" to reflect the authoritative nature of the instruction. The conjunction "that" is not used; instead, the negative imperative "Don't" is replaced by the infinitive structure "not to" followed by the base form of the verb. This converts "Don't make noise" into "not to make noise", which perfectly fits the structure of a warning given by a teacher to students.
279English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) secretes
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The word "secretes" is the correct spelling of the third-person singular present form of the verb "secrete," which means to produce and discharge a substance or to conceal something.
280English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In a strange the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of "non- caring" or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. ___ a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class. society seems so indifferent.
___ a professor,
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Answer: (C) As
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The preposition "as" is used to refer to the actual role, capacity, or profession of a person. In this context, the speaker is referring to their professional identity and function of being a professor to describe their experience with students in a classroom setting. Therefore, "as" is the correct word to establish this capacity.
281English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
inscription
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Answer: (D) engrave
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An inscription refers to words, characters, or symbols written, carved, or impressed on a surface such as stone, metal, or wood. The word engrave means to cut, carve, or incise letters, designs, or devices into a hard surface. Both words share the central concept of marking a surface with permanent writing or design, making engrave the closest synonym.
282English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Every evening a ______ of wolves descends into the valley to hunt.
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Answer: (A) pack
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The collective noun used to describe a group of wolves is pack. Collective nouns are specific terms assigned to groups of certain animals, and a pack of wolves is the standard and correct English usage.
283English Comprehension
In the following question out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A drop in the bucket
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Answer: (B) A very small amount compared with what is needed
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The idiom "a drop in the bucket" refers to a very small, insignificant amount of something, particularly when compared to a much larger amount that is required or expected. It visualizes how a single drop of water is negligible in volume when placed inside a large bucket, representing a contribution or quantity that has very little impact on the overall situation.
284English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Represent something as being less important than it really is.
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Answer: (C) underplay
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The verb underplay is defined as representing or portraying something as being less important, significant, or dramatic than it actually is. It is commonly used when someone downplays the severity or impact of an event or situation to minimize its perceived consequences.
285English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Instead of finding the root cause of ___ of Indians, the British government took to more measures. Under the Defense of India Act, it gave more power to the police to arrest persons to stop processions with movements and actions. The Act brought in the Central Legislative Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even then it was to be passed in the form of an ordinance in the "interest of the public." Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly where the meeting to pass the ordinance was being held. It was a carefully laid out not to cause death or injury but to the attention of the government, that the modes of its suppression could no more be tolerated. It was decided that Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest after throwing the bomb.
Instead of finding the root cause of ___ of Indians
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Answer: (A) discontent
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The word discontent perfectly fits the historical and grammatical context of the passage, representing the deep-seated dissatisfaction, resentment, and political grievances of the Indian population under colonial rule. Rather than addressing the fundamental issues causing this widespread unrest among Indians, the British administration resorted to repressive legislative and policing measures to stifle their voices and suppress their protests.
286English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Instead of finding the root cause of of Indians, the British government took to more ___ measures. Under the Defense of India Act, it gave more power to the police to arrest persons to stop processions with movements and actions. The Act brought in the Central Legislative Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even then it was to be passed in the form of an ordinance in the "interest of the public." Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly where the meeting to pass the ordinance was being held. It was a carefully laid out not to cause death or injury but to the attention of the government, that the modes of its suppression could no more be tolerated. It was decided that Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest after throwing the bomb.
the British government took to more ___ measures.
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Answer: (C) repressive
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The context of the passage describes how the British government sought to control and suppress the nationalist movements and actions of Indians through strict legislative actions like the Defense of India Act, which granted the police excessive powers to arrest individuals and halt processions. In a political and historical context, measures that restrain freedom, stifle dissent, and prevent people from expressing themselves by force are termed repressive measures. This choice is further reinforced later in the passage when the text refers to these colonial actions as modes of its suppression, directly linking the government's actions to repressive tactics.
287English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Instead of finding the root cause of of Indians, the British government took to more measures. Under the Defense of India Act, it gave more power to the police to arrest persons to stop processions with ___ movements and actions. The Act brought in the Central Legislative Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even then it was to be passed in the form of an ordinance in the "interest of the public." Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly where the meeting to pass the ordinance was being held. It was a carefully laid out not to cause death or injury but to the attention of the government, that the modes of its suppression could no more be tolerated. It was decided that Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest after throwing the bomb.
to arrest persons to stop processions with ___ movements and actions.
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Answer: (B) suspicious
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The context of the passage discusses the repressive measures and sweeping powers given to the police by the British administration under national security legislation. The adjective suspicious is the most fitting word to describe movements and actions that would prompt the colonial police to intervene, arrest individuals, and halt processions under the pretext of maintaining public order and preventing revolutionary activities.
288English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Instead of finding the root cause of of Indians, the British government took to more measures. Under the Defense of India Act, it gave more power to the police to arrest persons to stop processions with movements and actions. The Act brought in the Central Legislative Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even then it was to be passed in the form of an ordinance in the "interest of the public." Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly where the meeting to pass the ordinance was being held. It was a carefully laid out ___ not to cause death or injury but to the attention of the government, that the modes of its suppression could no more be tolerated. It was decided that Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest after throwing the bomb.
It was a carefully laid out ___
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Answer: (D) plot
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In this context, the passage describes a planned, secret, and politically motivated scheme designed by Bhagat Singh and his associates to throw a bomb into the Central Legislative Assembly. The noun plot refers to a secret plan or scheme made by a group of people to achieve a specific outcome, particularly in a political or subversive context. Therefore, plot fits the blank grammatically and contextually to describe this carefully formulated plan.
289English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Instead of finding the root cause of of Indians, the British government took to more measures. Under the Defense of India Act, it gave more power to the police to arrest persons to stop processions with movements and actions. The Act brought in the Central Legislative Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even then it was to be passed in the form of an ordinance in the "interest of the public." Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly where the meeting to pass the ordinance was being held. It was a carefully laid out not to cause death or injury but to ___ the attention of the government, that the modes of its suppression could no more be tolerated. It was decided that Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest after throwing the bomb.
not to cause death or injury but to ___ the attention of the government
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Answer: (A) draw
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The idiomatically correct phrase to use with "attention" in this context is "draw". To "draw the attention of" someone means to attract or direct their notice to a particular fact, situation, or issue. In the passage, the act of throwing the bomb was strategically planned not to cause any physical harm, but specifically to attract or draw the attention of the colonial British government to the strong public resentment against their oppressive laws and suppression.
290English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In a strange the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. wonders whether newer forms of "non- caring" or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class. ___ society seems so indifferent.
___ society seems so indifferent.
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Answer: (A) Yet
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The passage contrasts the emotional response of the students, who cry when discussing violent or non-caring events in class, with the overall apathy of the general public. The transition word Yet is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has been previously mentioned, making it the most appropriate choice to highlight this contradiction between the students' empathy and society's indifference.
291English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Practice makes a man perfect
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Answer: (C) Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it
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The proverb practice makes a man perfect emphasizes that continuously doing something is the key to mastering it. By engaging in regular activity and repeating a task over and over, one develops the necessary skills, reduces errors, and achieves proficiency or expertise in that specific field.
292English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
A rate of growing is different(A)/for different sectors, but the service sector(B)/ always grows faster than agriculture.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The error lies in part A. The indefinite article "A" must be replaced with the definite article "The" because it refers to a specific rate that is defined by the following prepositional phrase. Additionally, the gerund "growing" should be replaced with the standard noun "growth". This changes the phrase to "The rate of growth", which is the grammatically correct and idiomatic expression for this context.
293English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The food basket contained(A)/ a dark chocolate, an eclair and a pastry(B)/ neatly wrapped in foil paper.(C)/No error
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Answer: (B) B
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The noun chocolate is an uncountable (non-count) noun when it refers to the substance or food category. Therefore, using the indefinite article "a" before "dark chocolate" is grammatically incorrect. To make the sentence correct, the article "a" should be omitted, or the noun should be accompanied by a quantifier, such as "a bar of dark chocolate" or "some dark chocolate".
294English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The arbitration
P- dented China's interests
Q- in multiple ways
R- award has, nevertheless,
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Answer: (A) RPQ
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The noun phrase "The arbitration" must be followed by "award" in part R to complete the subject "The arbitration award". The auxiliary verb "has" in part R then connects to the past participle verb "dented" in part P to form the present perfect tense "has, nevertheless, dented". Part P ends with the object "China's interests", which is logically modified by the adverbial phrase "in multiple ways" in part Q. Thus, the parts combine in the sequence RPQ to create a grammatically correct and coherent sentence.
295English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Any bad habit must be nipped (on) the bud.
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Answer: (B) in
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The correct idiomatic expression is nip in the bud, which means to stop or destroy a problem, issue, or bad habit at an early stage before it can grow or develop. Therefore, the preposition in must replace on in the sentence.
296English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
At this critical juncture what the company needs is a ________ marketing strategy.
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Answer: (D) credible
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At a critical juncture, a company requires a marketing strategy that is convincing, reliable, and realistic enough to be trusted by stakeholders, investors, and consumers. The word credible means capable of being believed, plausible, or trustworthy, which fits the context of needing a dependable and sound approach to navigate a crucial situation successfully.
297English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
mishmash
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Answer: (C) organized
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The word mishmash refers to a confused, jumbled, or random mixture of things, often lacking any clear structure, order, or system. The word organized means arranged in a systematic, orderly, and structured manner. Since organized represents systematic order and clarity rather than confusion and disorder, it serves as the correct antonym of mishmash.
298English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
He is not a native speaker yet he has a good ________ over German.
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Answer: (C) command
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The noun command is used to describe a person's knowledge of a subject or language and their ability to use it. The phrase "to have a command over a language" is a well-established collocation that means to have a strong grasp, high proficiency, and fluent control over speaking and understanding that language.
299English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
match or surpass a person by imitation.
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Answer: (B) emulate
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The word emulate means to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation. It originates from the Latin word aemulatus, which means to rival or equal. When someone emulates another person, they observe their behaviors, actions, or achievements and strive to copy them with the goal of reaching a similar or superior level of excellence.
300English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) rootless
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The word rootless is spelled correctly. It is an adjective formed by combining the noun root with the suffix -less, meaning having no roots, or lacking a sense of stability, attachment, or belonging.
