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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.

________________ various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse __________________of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable ____________________ unwilling to increase public spending to _________________ people’s material distress or to kick-start economic ___________________ to increase employment.


________________ various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production

A) As B) Despite
C) So D) Because
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Despite

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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.

 

Teachers worldwide are stuck in a constant balancing __________ between individual liberty and occupational obligations. The Indian teacher is _________ stuck in tremendous technological, political and sociocultural changes, which are having ________ impact on performance and lifestyle. It goes without saying that teachers in India need to redefine and adjust their _____________ to develop transformational and humane skills by helping bridge the deep-rooted ______________ distance between the teacher and the taught.

 

the deep-rooted ______________ distance between the

 

A) psychology   B) psychological  
C) psychologically   D) psychologise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) psychological  

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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.

 

Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our ______. Also our ______ tend to be habit forming, in that we have a ______ to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are ______ by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities and objectives.

 

we have a ______ to act in a particular manner.

 

A) immensity B) propensity
C) viscosity D) virtuously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) propensity

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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".

 

We protested that we (was going) all the way to Haridwar.

 

A) is going   B) were going  
C) were went   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were going  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Carouse

 

A) Quaff   B) Grieve  
C) Overlook   D) Ignore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Quaff  

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

No dice

 

A) A great gamble.   B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success.  
C) Be confident of the outcome.   D) Make false assurances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success.  

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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.

 


A person who moves stealthily about or loiters near a place with a view to committing a crime

 

A) Scrupulous B)  Prowler
C)  Veracious D)  Unfeigned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  Prowler

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Reap the whirlwind

 

A) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
C) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably D) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions

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