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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.

 

It is basic to a democracy that its citizens remain in harmony _______ one another. At the very least, they should _______ treat each other as enemies. Enmity is spreadonly by vested interests that hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens. The ______________ between professed love for the country and infecting the people with hatred remains ignored. There is no instance in history of the policy of ‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

A) promote B) promotion
C) promoted D) promoting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) promoting

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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.

 

Despite the bank's security staff ____________ a vigil over the treasury boxes, the cash was stolen.

 

A) putting B) placing
C) keeping D) taking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) keeping

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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 new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the ‘per unit cost of outcome’ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ the public schools, the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower.

 

Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools

 

A) if B)
C) D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) if

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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.

 

It is a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

 

they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided

 

A) them B) their
C) they D) themselves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) themselves

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

 

A) Hedonistic B) Decadent
C) Effete D) Ascetic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ascetic

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Rotund

 

A) Fat   B) Broad  
C) Dumpy   D) Slim
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Slim

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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.


One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually, one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage, will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler, untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science, in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time, at a certain place, with a __________ and experienced wrestler.


impression produced _________ him by the unequal

 

A) up B) upon
C) into D) in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) upon

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Who built the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram?

A) Chola Kings B) Pallava Kings
C) Chera Kings D) Chalukya Kings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pallava Kings

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