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Five statements are given below, labelled A, B, C, D and E, among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.

A) This takes us back to John Stuart Mill, the great nineteenth-century economist and philosopher, who believed that nobody can be a good economist if he or she is just an economist. B) To be sure, most academic disciplines have become highly specialized since Mill’s day; and, since the collapse of theology,
C) no field of study has aimed to understand the human condition as a whole. D) The life insurance industry has been destroyed by high and uncertain inflation as well.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The life insurance industry has been destroyed by high and uncertain inflation as well.

Explanation:

All statements except ‘D’ are based on the economists versus the economy, while sentence D talks about 'The Destructive Power of Inflation'.

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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 many ______ of Dalhousie have made it popular among tourists.

 

A) signs   B) attractions  
C) entertainment   D) disadvantages
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) attractions  

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) One of the most interesting feature of travel in Himachal Pradesh is B) is the large number of travellers’ lodges
C) provided by the State Government. D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) One of the most interesting feature of travel in Himachal Pradesh is

Explanation:

The error is in first part. ‘One of the’ should always be followed by a plural noun, expressing that the speaker chooses one from many. Hence ‘features of travel’ is the correct expression, indicating that there are many interesting features about Himachal Pradesh but the most interesting one among them is the provision of large number of travelers’ lodges.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Someone must (being) killed.

A) have been B) has been
C) been D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have been

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: But when it comes to negative human rights reports or one on the environment, it rubbishes them.
Q: This kind of behaviour isn’t going to solve the problem.
R: Every government is quick to accept reports that give it a pat on the back – as the Indian government was after the latest ease of doing business report.
S: No government likes negative reports on its performance.

A) RSPQ B) PRSQ
C) SRPQ D) RPSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SRPQ

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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.

 

Many a travelogue I read nowadays are about how the traveller went on a road less travelled ___________ some off-the-track trek or to an unknown destination or simply into the wild. How no internet ________________ is what you need to reconnect with yourself! How leaving your watch and phone __________ and going into the world of no check-ins and no updates would bring you solitude! These write-ups are laced with adjectives describing the geography of the region and filled with__________ details of the author’s days in that remote place. And, ironically, they all end with a strange advice to travel, and tell no one. I beg to _________.

 

road less travelled ___________ some off-the-track trek

 

A) but   B) or
C) but also D) also
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) or

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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.

was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame

A) If   B) Nor
C) So D) Thus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If  

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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 reason for (1)/ his failure is because (2)/ he didn't study at all. (3)/ No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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