Directions (1-10): In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Five alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the five alternatives.
1.Nothing is so __________ to a nation as an extreme of self-partiality, and the total want of consideration of what others will naturally hope or fear.
(a)repugnant
(b)delusionary
(c)fatal
(d)unethical
2.The industrial workers ___________ a fair wage for their work.
(a)request
(b)sought
(c)demanded
(d)asked
3.___________ diseases spread like wild fire.
(a)contagious
(b)contagious
(c)fatal
(d)minor
4.He __________ his fault and was pardoned.
(a)agreed
(b)refused
(c)denied
(d)confessed
5.I __________ him because of his rudeness.
(a)love
(b)hate
(c)admire
(d)detest
6.The security forces fired at the ___________ who was armed to the toe.
(a)dacoit
(b)criminal
(c)thief
(d)culprit
7.But for his ___________ I would not have succeeded.
(a)advice
(b)suggestion
(c)assistance
(d)help
8.Unwillingness among the Society to ------------change has also been one of the reasons the plastic bags continue to be used.
(a)Waive
(b) Retrieve
(c)Accept
(d)Secure
9.Delhi is reeling under scorching heat coupled with acute ----------of water and power cuts that has thrown normal life out of gear.
(a) Normalcy
(b) Rarity
(c) Scarcity
(d)Plenty
10.Ever since elephants were -------------from circus, performers have been risking their lives in stunts.
(a) Banned
(b) Banned
(c) Banned
(d) Banned
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