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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 way criminal justice is designed and administered today _______________ serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not ________________ criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes ____________________ those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, __________________ the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic ____________________ of innocent citizens.


and endangering basic ____________________ of innocent citizens.

 

A) powers B) facilities
C) duties D) rights
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) rights

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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.

 

India is a country that loves decentralisation and it covers almost every ________________. I will focus ________________ the subject of tyranny. For example, look _______________ our police stations. We ____________________ a Hobbesian sovereign ruling over us. In political ___________________, one has what is called the concept of sovereignty which is discussed in Hobbesian terms.

 

I will focus ________________ the subject of tyranny

 

A) in B) to
C) on D) near
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) on

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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 proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

so accommodate __________ to it, that he

 

 

A) he B) his
C) himself D) him
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) himself

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

We were not the wiser after hearing the explanation

A) none B) neither
C) nevertheless D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) none

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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.

Not one's cup of tea

A) To stop having breakfast B) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the challenge
C) To be satisfied with less D) Not one's choice or preference
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Not one's choice or preference

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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.


Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _____ good of the greatest _____. The opposition party should _____ the wrong plans,
policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the _____ needs of the people to make its position solid.


Democracy should _____ dignity of the individual.

A) built B) ensure
C) keep D) support
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ensure

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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.
It is mainly due to Peter's lethargy that the plan fell _____.

A) off B) through
C) in D) out
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) through

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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.


My tooth-brush is a thing that haunts me when I’m travelling, and ____________ my life a misery. I _____________ that I haven’t packed it, and wake up in a cold ________________, and get out of bed and hunt for it. And, in the morning, I pack it before I have used it, and have to unpack again to get it, and it is always the last thing I turn out of the bag; and _____________ I repack and forget it, and have to rush upstairs ___________ it at the last moment and carry it to the railway station, wrapped up in my pocket-handkerchief. Of course I had to turn every mortal thing out now, and, of course, I could not find it.


I turn out of the bag; and _____________ I repack and forget it,

A) than B) that
C) this D) then
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) then

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