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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.


Raising effective primary and district-level coverage of mental health services for the general population, without requiring people to travel long distances to see a specialist and get medicines, should be a priority. _________________ the base of psychiatrists is low in relation to the need, the use of trained general practitioners as the first line of contact assumes importance. Some studies show many of them are not confident ________________ with their training to detect, diagnose and manage mental illnesses. ______________ a concerted effort, primary care physicians can be trained to help people with mild and severe problems, ________________ from anxiety disorders to depression, psychoses and conditions arising from alcohol and substance _______________.

 

psychoses and conditions arising from alcohol and substance _______________.

 

 

A) abuse B) eating
C) sale D) withdrawal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) abuse

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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.

The wheels have come off

A) To use something so much that it wears out. B) Things start to fail or go wrong, especially after a period of success.
C) To do a shoddy job which is destined to fail. D) Make an excuse to avoid doing a task.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Things start to fail or go wrong, especially after a period of success.

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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.

Blessing in disguise

 

A) Good fortune always follows bad; that is the way of fate. B) An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.
C) If a curse makes one stronger than it is a blessing. D) A life of hardship does wonders for a person's character.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.

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

To maneuver

A) To manipulate B) To proceed
C) To cease D) To machinate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To cease

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
I said to him, "I am too tired now to go out with you."

A) I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with him. B) I said to him that I am too tired then to go out with him.
C) I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with you. D) I said to him that I am too tired then to go out with you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with him.

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts

 

 

A) form B) from
C) for D) at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) from

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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.

 

What does "victim-centric" mean in the criminal justice system? It means restoring the confidence of victims in the system and achieving the __________ of justice in whichever sense the idea is conceived. __________ this end, the system must confer certain rights on victims to enable them to _____________ in the proceedings, including the right to be impleaded and to engage an advocate in serious offences, the right to track the progress of ________________, the right to be heard on critical issues and to assist the court in the ___________ of truth.

 

__________ this end,

A) Toward B) For
C) Near D) Forward
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Toward

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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 fouralternatives.

If we can permit ourselves to _______________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ________ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance,music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____________ an incredible space of __________, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining____________, or maybe even doing away with it.

space of __________, primarily in thought,

A) liberty B) liberation
C) liberties D) liberal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) liberty

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