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Direction (1-5): Select the phrase/connector (STARTERS) from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
(1) China is opposing India’s membership to the NSG.
(2) There are positive signals from other countries.
(I)Even though there are positive signals…
(II)Despite the positive signals…
(III)Notwithstanding that there are…
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (II) is correct
(c)Both (I) and (III) are correct
(d)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(e)All are correct
Answer & Explanation
Ans. e
Exp. All the three starters can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the intended meaning of the given sentences. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.
(I)Even though there are positive signals from other countries, China is opposing India’s membership to the NSG.
(II)Despite the positive signals from other countries, China is opposing India’s membership to the NSG.
(III)Notwithstanding that there are positive signals from other countries, China is opposing India’s membership to the NSG.
(1) China has increased its presence around India and has begun to vigorously shape Asia’s strategic landscape to its advantage.
(2) India has adopted a much tougher and more decisive stance towards Beijing.
(I)As China has increased its presence…
(II)Owing to the fact that China has increased…
(III)Since China has increased its presence…
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (III) is correct
(c)Both (I) and (II) are correct
(d)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(e)All are correct
Answer & Explanation
Ans. e
Exp. All the three starters can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the meanings of the given two sentences. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.
(I) As China has increased its presence around India and has begun to vigorously shape Asia’s strategic landscape to its advantage, India has adopted a much tougher and more decisive stance towards Beijing.
(II) Owing to the fact that China has increased its presence around India and has begun to vigorously shape Asia’s strategic landscape to its advantage, India has adopted a much tougher and more decisive stance towards Beijing.
(III) Since China has increased its presence around India and has begun to vigorously shape Asia’s strategic landscape to its advantage, India has adopted a much tougher and more decisive stance towards Beijing.
(1) The government is dealing with China in a holistic manner, with the diplomatic engagement “going well”.
(2) India should take care to ensure its neighbours like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan “do not drift away” from it.
(I)Though the government is dealing…
(II)Ensuring its neighbours like India, Nepal…
(III)Despite the fact that the government is…
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (II) is correct
(c)Both (I) and (III) are correct
(d)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(e)All are correct
Answer & Explanation
Ans. c
Exp. Both the starters (I) and (III) can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the exact meaning of the given sentences. However, it is not possible to construct a contextual sentence using the second starter as it would alter the intended meaning. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
(I)Though the government is dealing with China in a holistic manner, with the diplomatic engagement “going well”, India should take care to ensure its neighbours like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan “do not drift away” from it.
(III)Despite the fact that the government is dealing with China in a holistic manner, with the diplomatic engagement “going well”, India should take care to ensure its neighbours like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan “do not drift away” from it.
(1) It is not CAG’s job to probe and establish criminal intent in any action of the executive.
(2) It doesn’t fall within his mandate.
(I)To probe and establish criminal…
(II)The CAG’s job is not to probe…
(III)Probing and establishing criminal…
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (III) is correct
(c)Only (III) is correct
(d)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(e)All are correct
Answer & Explanation
Ans. e
Exp. All the three starters can be used to frame a meaningful sentence without altering the meanings of the given two sentences. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.
(I)To probe and establish criminal intent in any action of the executive is not CAG’s job, neither does it fall within his mandate.
(II)The CAG’s job is not to probe and establish criminal intent in any action of the executive, neither does it fall within his mandate.
(III)Probing and establishing criminal intent in any action of the executive is not CAG’s job, neither does it fall within his mandate.
(1) It was fortuitous that Singapore should be in the chair when New Delhi made the strong signal to South-east Asia.
(2) It was perhaps fitting that it should have been so.
(I)While it was fortuitous that Singapore…
(II)It was fitting that New Delhi was fortuitous…
(III)With Singapore being fortuitous in the…
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (II) is correct
(c)Only (III) is correct
(d)Both (I) and (III) are correct
(e)All are correct
Answer & Explanation
Ans. a
Exp. Among the three starters, only (I) can give a meaningful sentence without altering the intended meaning of the given two statements. The other two options will give an inappropriate meaning to the sentence. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
(I)While it was fortuitous that Singapore should be in the chair when New Delhi made the strong signal to South-east Asia, it was perhaps fitting that it should have been so.
Directions (6-10): In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate pair of words in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement. Both the pair must fill the blank.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be under the (6)_____________ that most of us will accept his party’s Congress bashing uncritically and without judging it from a historical point of view. As one who continues to revel in (7) ______________ skills, Mr. Modi must honestly introspect whether he can (8)______________paint black the contributions of the Indian National Congress under the first Prime Minister in nation building. The goal of the Bharatiya Janata Party is stated to be creating a ‘Congress-less India’, which is a (9)______________ and autocratic policy. It implies that the party does not want to recognise the Opposition and institutions to audit its governance. Mr. Modi must realise that there is nothing (10) ______________to show in terms of people-oriented policies.
(a) illusion / misconception
(b) ostentatious / tumid
(c) vision / aim
(d) mission / objective
(e) assignment / duty
Answer & Explanation
Ans. a
Exp. Option (a) is the correct choice. The tone of the paragraph is critical. The paragraph is describing about the future plans of Prime Minister Modi and forecasting the reactions and outcome of these plans. As the author is writing in a critical tone the pair of words “illusion / misconception” best fits the blank. These words are expressing a criticism towards Modi’s political strategies. “ostentatious” means to characterise by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress. “tumid” means (especially of a part of the body) swollen. Therefore, among all the given options, option (a) proves to be the most suitable one.
(a) dismissive / inordinate
(b) organizing / management
(c) diabolical / infernal
(d) oratorical / rhetorical
(e) unrestricted / unrestrained
Answer & Explanation
Ans. d
Exp. Option (d) is the correct choice. Here, the paragraph is describing the oratorical skills of Prime Minister Modi while delivering speeches. “oratorical” is an adjective which means relating to the art or practice of public speaking. “oratorical” is similar in meaning to “rhetorical”.“dismissive” means feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration. “diabolical” is also an adjective which means the characteristic of the Devil, or so evil as to recall the Devil which is similar in meaning with “infernal”. Hence, among all the given words the only pair that satisfies the blank is oratorical/ rhetorical. Thus, creating option (d) the most suitable choice for answer.
(a) cautiously / guardedly
(b) unscrupulously / immorally
(c) carefully / harmlessly
(d) friendly / pleasantly
(e) awfully / grody
Answer & Explanation
Ans. b
Exp. Option (b) is the correct choice. The paragraph is expressing about the Modi’s orating skills that can influence the citizens of the nation and can paint black [=Represent someone or something as evil or harmful] the contributions of Indian National Congress. “unscrupulously” is an adverb which means having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair, it is similar meaning with “immorally”.“grody” is an adjective which means very unpleasant or disgusting. Thus, the most suitable choice to fill the blank is option (b).
(a) communal / libertarian
(b) constitutional / egalitarian
(c) despotic / populist
(d) socialist / individualist
(e) dictatorial / totalitarian
Answer & Explanation
Ans. e
Exp. Option (e) is the correct choice. “dictatorial” is an adjective which means of or typical of a ruler with total power which is similar in meaning with “totalitarian”. “communal” means shared by all members of a community; for common use. “libertarian” means a person who believes in free will. Thus, the most suitable pair of words is dictatorial/ totalitarian. However, “despotic” means of or typical of a despot; tyrannical which can fill the blank but “populist” means a member or adherent of a political party seeking to represent the interests of ordinary people. Therefore, the pair despotic / populist cannot be used to make the paragraph coherent.
(a) definite / docile
(b) explicit / abstract
(c) concrete / factual
(d) corporeal / indefinite
(e) coagulate / pliable
Answer & Explanation
Ans. c
Exp. Option (c) is the correct choice. “concrete” is an adjective which means specific; definite. “docile” means ready to accept control or instruction; submissive. “corporeal” means relating to a person’s body, especially as opposed to their spirit. “coagulate” means change to a solid or semi-solid state. “pliable” means easily bent; flexible. Thus, the only pair of words that justifies the blank to make the paragraph coherent is concrete / factual i.e., option (c).
