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Directions (1-5): In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate it corresponding to the appropriate letter. If there is no error, indicate corresponding to the last option.
Q1. The UPA government had set up a project management group (A)/ in the Cabinet Secretariat to steer stalled big-ticket (B)/ investment projects out of regulatory landmines. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
No Error
Q2. The promoters argued in court that most of the hurdles (A)/ faced by the power sector was due to external factors and (B)/ so they should be spared the insolvency stick.(C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘was’ by ‘were’. As according to the subject-verb agreement rule, Plural Subjects take Plural Verb with it. Following the same, plural subject ‘Most of the hurdles’ will take plural verb ‘were’ with it.
Q3. The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed a plea from private power producers seeking relieve from (A) an RBI diktat to banks to take cognizance of a stressed loan (B)/ if repayments were missed even by a day. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace verb ‘relieve’ with noun ‘relief’. Relief (noun): financial or practical assistance given to those in special need or difficulty.
Q4. The Turkish lira, which has lost (A)/ almost half its value this year, is (B)/ another currency in doldrums. (C) No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
Replace ‘in doldrums’ with correct idiomatic expression ‘in the doldrums’ which means ‘in a state of stagnation; lacking activity or progress’.
Q5. The mandate of emerging market central banks in (A)/the current scenario should be to let their currencies find (B)/ their true value in a smooth manner. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Solution:
No Error
Directions (6-10): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q6. CADGE
Donate
Scrounge
Evade
Gather
Solution:
Cadge (verb): ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled). Scrounge (verb): Seek to obtain at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth. Hence Option B is the correct choice.
Q7. PODGY
Exiguous
Flimsy
Flabby
Puny
Solution:
Podgy (adjective): slightly fat. Exiguous (adjective): very small in size or amount. Flabby (adjective): soft and fat. Hence Option C is the correct choice.
Q8. FOPPISH
Natty
Dingy
Scruffy
Dowdy
Solution:
Foppish (adjective): concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way. Natty (adjective): (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable. Hence Option A is the correct choice.
Q9. RUMPUS
Harmony
Ally
Control
Fracas
Solution:
Rumpus (noun): a noisy disturbance. Fracas (noun): a noisy disturbance or quarrel. Hence Option D is the correct choice.
Q10. UPFRONT
Dissembling
Ingenuous
Equivocal
Ambiguous
Solution:
Upfront (adjective): free in expressing oneʼs true feelings and opinions. Ingenuous (adjective): showing simplicity and candidness. Hence Option B is the correct choice.
Directions (11-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
India achieved its best ever medal tally at the Asian Games, marginally bettering the 65 medal haul in the 2010 Asiad with the athletics contingent (xi)_________ its best performance in decades. There is fresh optimism that India can leap (xii) _________Jakarta towards a better performance at the 2020 Olympics. Athletes like Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra and Jinson Johnson and boxer Amit Panghal have (xiii)__________their way into the national imagination and in style. Ensuring these precious talents are supported at the scale that the West reserves for their champion athletes shouldn’t be difficult for India at this point. (xiv)__________, the East Asian giants don’t count track events among their strengths. But it is notable that Indian athletes (xv)________ some impressive performances against the African imports of Arab nations.
Q11. With the athletics contingent _________ its best performance in decades.
halting
gripping
clenching
notching
Solution:
Halt (verb): to (cause to) stop moving or doing something or happening. Clench (verb): grasp (something) tightly and firmly. Notch (verb): score or achieve (something). As the best performance in decades has been ‘achieved’ not ‘maintained’. Hence option D is the correct choice.
India achieved its best ever medal tally at the Asian Games, marginally bettering the 65 medal haul in the 2010 Asiad with the athletics contingent (xi)_________ its best performance in decades. There is fresh optimism that India can leap (xii) _________Jakarta towards a better performance at the 2020 Olympics. Athletes like Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra and Jinson Johnson and boxer Amit Panghal have (xiii)__________their way into the national imagination and in style. Ensuring these precious talents are supported at the scale that the West reserves for their champion athletes shouldn’t be difficult for India at this point. (xiv)__________, the East Asian giants don’t count track events among their strengths. But it is notable that Indian athletes (xv)________ some impressive performances against the African imports of Arab nations.
Q12. India can leap _________ Jakarta towards a better performance at the 2020 Olympics.
to
from
at
in
Solution:
‘From’ is the correct preposition to use here as the meaning implies that ‘after performing great in Jakarta, it is hopefully expected to perform well in Olympics 2020 as well.
India achieved its best ever medal tally at the Asian Games, marginally bettering the 65 medal haul in the 2010 Asiad with the athletics contingent (xi)_________ its best performance in decades. There is fresh optimism that India can leap (xii) _________Jakarta towards a better performance at the 2020 Olympics. Athletes like Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra and Jinson Johnson and boxer Amit Panghal have (xiii)__________their way into the national imagination and in style. Ensuring these precious talents are supported at the scale that the West reserves for their champion athletes shouldn’t be difficult for India at this point. (xiv)__________, the East Asian giants don’t count track events among their strengths. But it is notable that Indian athletes (xv)________ some impressive performances against the African imports of Arab nations.
Q13. Boxer Amit Panghal have __________their way into the national imagination and in style.
drained
kept
stormed
stifled
Solution:
Drain (verb): deprive of strength or vitality. Storm (verb): move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction. Stifle (verb): to make (something) difficult or impossible. Hence option C is the correct choice.
India achieved its best ever medal tally at the Asian Games, marginally bettering the 65 medal haul in the 2010 Asiad with the athletics contingent (xi)_________ its best performance in decades. There is fresh optimism that India can leap (xii) _________Jakarta towards a better performance at the 2020 Olympics. Athletes like Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra and Jinson Johnson and boxer Amit Panghal have (xiii)__________their way into the national imagination and in style. Ensuring these precious talents are supported at the scale that the West reserves for their champion athletes shouldn’t be difficult for India at this point. (xiv)__________, the East Asian giants don’t count track events among their strengths. But it is notable that Indian athletes (xv)________ some impressive performances against the African imports of Arab nations.
Q14. __________, the East Asian giants don’t count track events among their strengths.
Supportingly
Admittedly
Hardly
Clearly
Solution:
Admittedly (adverb): used when you are agreeing that something is true, especially unwillingly. And it is often followed by ‘but’. Fitting aptly to the context, option B is the correct choice.
India achieved its best ever medal tally at the Asian Games, marginally bettering the 65 medal haul in the 2010 Asiad with the athletics contingent (xi)_________ its best performance in decades. There is fresh optimism that India can leap (xii) _________Jakarta towards a better performance at the 2020 Olympics. Athletes like Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra and Jinson Johnson and boxer Amit Panghal have (xiii)__________their way into the national imagination and in style. Ensuring these precious talents are supported at the scale that the West reserves for their champion athletes shouldn’t be difficult for India at this point. (xiv)__________, the East Asian giants don’t count track events among their strengths. But it is notable that Indian athletes (xv)________ some impressive performances against the African imports of Arab nations.
Q15. But it is notable that Indian athletes __________ some impressive performances against the African imports of Arab nations.
pulled out
pulled over
pulled in
pulled off
Solution:
Pull over: ‘come to a stop’ Pull in: To restrain someone; rein someone in. Pull off: ‘to be able to perform or complete something, especially in the face of hardships, difficulties, or setbacks’. Hence option D fits in the context.
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