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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.

Life is full of ______ types of experiences.Strange, in fact, are the ways of God.If a man is happy today, he may be ______ unhappy the very next day.Some ______ are pleasant and joyful while others are full of ______ and pain.If at one time a person finds himself on top of the world, at the ______ time he is depressed and downcast.


Life is full of ______ types of experiences.

 

 

A) varied B) systematic
C) allied D) amplified
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) varied

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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 quest for a _____ life engrosses every human being on this earth. Everyman tends to define a happy life in a _____ individualistic fashion. _____have attempted to define a happy life in various terms. Hedonists have a _____ notion that happiness lies in the _____ of physical appetites.

The quest for a _____ life engrosses every human being

A) simple B) sad
C) happy D) real
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) happy

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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.

The ______ of many archaic and dilatory procedures have proved to be extremely damaging to our governance and society.

A) caution B) translation
C) imposition D) revolution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) imposition

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Read the following passage and complete the paragraph with the help of correct options given below.
Working overseas is always a challenge for any professional and if you are an Indian, always strive to give-your best as Indians have always been considered intelligent, hardworking, talented and spiritual.
Working overseas was something many Indians desired but few achieved until the information technology boom opened several white-collar job opportunities for them in global markets. However, securing employment abroad may be an achievement but retaining it is quite a challenge as a professional requires constant demonstration of professionalism and exact the standards of competence.

A) Indians have always excelled in a competitive working environment. B) This makes them more enjoyable company.
C) Indians have always tried to bring out their best in competitive working environment. D) Indians are hard-working, competitive and professional employees.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indians have always excelled in a competitive working environment.

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Choice A is correct as it matches with the flow after a statement praising the professionalism of Indians, it is only logical to mention their excellence of working in a competitive environment. It also keeps up with the tone and general subject of the passage. Option 2 is a bad choice as it talks about being in their company which is not relevant in the context of the paragraph and therefore is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme. Option 3 is overall correct but we as we have to choose the best option so we have to cancel out on 3. Option 4 is obviously a lengthy reproduction of the sentence preceding the blank. As for option 5, it is incorrect as the statement does not keep up with the flow of the paragraph. Neither does it logically follow the previous sentence nor is it related to the next sentence.

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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.

 

No one responded to Rahul's query.

 

A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone. B) Rahul's query is not being responded to by anyone.
C) Rahul's query has not been responded to by anyone. D) Rahul's query had not been responded to by anyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked, ‘What can I do for you?'

 

A) The emperor impressed with the singer and asked that what he could do for him. B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.
C) The emperor impressed with the singer asked what could be done for him. D) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what could be done for him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.

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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.

 

We also need to work towards a re-engineering of procedures. It __________________ that fear of being scrutinised by the office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner has _________________ loan officers in the public sector into inaction. It is _______________ no use having a publicly-owned banking ___________ that does not extend credit to sound projects on grounds of __________________ scrutiny.

 

Central Vigilance Commissioner has _________________ loan officers in the public sector into inaction.

 

A) encouraged B) emboldened
C) petrified D) energized
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) petrified

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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 thefour alternatives.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________ a small circular flame would appear in the burner. The valve had tobe opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. Tolower the flame, the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted theflame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

below would be __________ pressure

A) inside B) into
C) about D) under
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) under

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