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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 chasm ______________ the needs of the people who struggle ______________ survival, action and inaction by representatives, and lack of remedial justice has compromised representative democracy _________________. Defections from one party to another indicate _______________ of the basic obligations of representatives, even ___________ their own people starve.

 

who struggle ______________ survival, action

 

A) for B) with
C) from D) of
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) for

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

He was able to put (1)/ pen of paper only (2)/ much later. (3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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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.

Beat around the bush

A) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally. B) Talk bad about a person, often in the absence of that person.
C) Spend a fun jovial time. D) It is wise to ignore hardships and continue with your task.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.

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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 _______________.

 

severe problems, ________________ from anxiety disorders to depression

A) ranging B) coming
C) distancing D) longing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ranging

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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.

For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.

mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up

A) forgetful B) forget
C) forgot D) forgotten
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) forget

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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.

 

Acutely distressing

 

A) Palatable B) Harrowing  
C) Gratifying   D) Suave
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Harrowing  

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

It is impossible to do this job.

 

A) This job is impossible to be done. B) This job cannot be done with.
C) No one can do this job. D) This job cannot be done by anyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This job is impossible to be done.

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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.

 

We also need to work towards a re-engineering of procedures. It __________________ that fear of being scrutinised by the office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner has _________________ loan officers in the public sector into inaction. It is _______________ no use having a publicly-owned banking ___________ that does not extend credit to sound projects on grounds of __________________ scrutiny.

 

It is _______________ no use having a publicly-owned banking 

 

A) for B) of
C) as D) to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) of

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