RBI Assistant PRE 2023 English Language Quiz –18

RBI Assistant PRE 2023 English Language Quiz

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Directions (1- 7): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

On the surface, the conquest of the Aztec empire by Herman Cortes is one of the most amazing military accomplishments in history. With a small fighting force numbering in the hundreds, Cortes led the Spanish explorers into victory against an Aztec population that many believe topped 21 million. In light of such a seemingly impossible victory, the obvious question is: how did a small group of foreign fighters manage to topple one of the world’s strongest, wealthiest, and most successful military empires?

 

Several factors led to Cortes’ success. First, the Spanish exploited animosity toward the Aztecs among rival groups and convinced thousands of locals to fight. In one account of a battle, it is recorded that at least 200,000 natives fought with Cortes. Next, the Spanish possessed superior military equipment in the form of European cannons, guns, and crossbows, leading to effective and efficient disposal of Aztec defenses. For example, Spanish cannons quickly defeated large Aztec walls that had protected the empire against big and less technically advanced armies.

 

Despite the Spanish advantages, the Aztecs probably could have succeeded in defending their capital city of Tenochtitlan had they leveraged their incredible population base to increase their army’s size and ensured that no rogue cities would ally with Cortes. In order to accomplish this later goal, Aztec leader Motecuhzoma needed to send envoys to neighboring cities telling their inhabitants about the horrors of Spanish conquest and the inevitability of Spanish betrayal.

 

In addition, the Aztecs should have exploited the fact that the battle was taking place on their territory. No reason existed for the Aztecs to consent to a conventional battle, which heavily favored the Spanish. Motecuhzoma’s forces should have thought outside the box and allowed Cortes into the city, only to subsequently use hundreds of thousands of fighters to prevent escape and proceed in surprise “door-to-door” combat. With this type of battle, the Aztecs would have largely thwarted Spanish technological supremacy. However, in the end, the superior weaponry of the Spanish, the pent-up resentment of Aztec rivals, the failure of Aztec diplomacy, and the lack of an unconventional Aztec war plan led to one of the most surprising military outcomes in the past one thousand years.

 

  1. The author implies which of the following about the Aztec view toward an unconventional military confrontation of the Spanish?

 

(a) The Aztecs did not consider it

(b) The Aztecs considered it, but rejected it out of beliefs about how battles ought to be fought

(c) The Aztecs considered this, but it was too late

(d) The Aztecs were certain a victory could be achieved via traditional combat

(e) The Aztecs felt the geography of Tenochtitlan did not favor this strategy

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. The author never mentions that the Aztecs had a view toward an unconventional military conflict with the Spanish. The topic is mentioned only as the author notes that the Aztecs should have pursued this type of a confrontation with the Spanish. Further, when the author did mention unconventional combat, he prefaced it with the statement: “Motecuhzoma’s forces should have thought outside the box…” Based upon these facts, our best inference is that the Aztecs did not ever consider an unconventional military confrontation with Cortes.

  1. This seems to be implied in the author’s suggestion that “Motecuhzoma’s forces should have thought outside the box…”
  2. The passage never mentions nor implies that the Aztecs considered an unconventional military confrontation with the Spanish.
  3. The passage never mentions nor implies that the Aztecs considered an unconventional military confrontation with the Spanish.
  4. The passage never mentions nor implies that the Aztecs were certain they could achieve victory in a traditional means.
  5. The passage never mentions nor implies that the Aztecs considered an unconventional military confrontation, let alone how it would be influenced by the geography of Tenochtitlan.

 

  1. According to the passage, all of the following led to Cortes’ success EXCEPT:

 

(a) Advanced crossbows

(b) Nimble military force

(c) Local Spanish allies

(d) Local tribal friction

(e) Quick destruction of Aztec walls

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. A. The passage mentions this as a source of success: “the Spanish possessed superior military equipment in the form of European cannons, guns, and crossbows”

  1. Although the passage mentions that Cortes’ army was small, it implies that this as a weakness. The passage never states that the military was nimble nor does it mention this as a source of success.
  2. The passage mentions this as a source of success: “In one account of a battle, it is recorded that at least 200,000 natives fought with Cortes.”
  3. The passage mentions this as a source of success: “animosity toward the Aztecs among rival groups”
  4. The passage mentions this as a source of success: “Spanish cannons quickly defeated large Aztec walls”

 

  1. The author implies which of the following about the nature of Aztec regional influence and power?

 

(a) Engendered some anger

(b) Achieved with a non-traditional military campaign

(c) Based upon a technologically outdated military

(d) Achieved through alliances

(e) Based upon small yet swift and brutal military force

Answer & Explanation
Ans. a

Exp. Option (a) is correct

The relevant portion of the passage is: “Spanish exploited animosity toward the Aztecs”

  1. This matches the description of the passage.
  2. The passage never mentions that that Aztec fought a non-traditional military campaign.
  3. The question refers to the “regional” Aztec influence and the passage never states or implies that the Aztec military was outdated when compared to regional enemies.
  4. The passage implies that the Aztecs lacked adequate alliances.
  5. The passage states that the Aztecs had a large military force (although we do not know whether it was larger than other regional players; nonetheless, the passage does not discuss the Aztec military size and speed relative to regional enemies).

 

Directions (4-5): Choose the word/group of words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage.

 

  1. Rogue

(a) solace
(b) reprobate
(c) solicit
(d) intrigue
(e) enthrall

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. Rogue means a dishonest or unprincipled. Hence it has same meaning as reprobate.

Solace means comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.

Solicit means ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

Intrigue means arouse the curiosity or interest of, fascinate.

Enthrall means capture the fascinated attention of.

 

  1. Animosity

(a) reckon
(b) endeavor
(c) antipathy
(d) beckon
(e) inveigle

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. Animosity means strong hostility. Hence it has same meaning as antipathy.

Beckon means appear attractive or inviting.

Inveigle means persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.

 

Directions (6-10): Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.

 

  1. According to a new study, the frequency and volume of physical activities undertaken has been used as to boost your level of happiness.

(I)are quite helpful in boosting our level of happiness

(II)may boost your level of happiness

(III) can be helpful in boosting your level of happiness

 

(a)Only (II)

(b)Both (I) and (III)

(c)Both (II) and (III)

(d)All (I), (II) and (III)

(e)No correction required

Answer & Explanation
Ans. d

Exp. The highlighted expression given in the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The singular verb “has” cannot be used as the subject it is referring is plural [the frequency and volume]. Among the given alternatives, all the three expressions can be used in the given sentence. All three expressions are in similar context and grammatically sound. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.   

 

  1. A brief review of the healthcare services is a must before we accept the concept of passive euthanasia as interpreted by the Court.

(I)Review the healthcare services

(II)The healthcare services should be reviewed and

(III)In an attempt to review the healthcare services briefly

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Only (II)

(c)Only (III)

(d)All (I), (II) and (III)

(e)No correction required

Answer & Explanation
Ans. e

Exp. The highlighted phrase expressed in the given sentence is already correct and meaningful. The sentence gives a contextual meaning and thus it doesn’t require any replacement. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.

 

  1. Carpooling is a system that is often looked on a sustainable and eco-friendly way of travelling.

(I)is often looked upon as

(II)is looked over to

(III)is generally considered as

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Both (I) and (II)

(c)Both (I) and (III)

(d)All (I), (II) and (III)

(e)No correction required

Answer & Explanation
Ans. c

Exp. There is an error on phrasal verb in the given expression. The phrasal verb “look on” means “watch something like a crime without helping”, which doesn’t suit to the meaning of the sentence. Among the given alternatives, both the expressions (I) and (III) provide the similar meaning which can make the sentence both contextually and grammatically correct. The phrase “look upon as” means “regard or consider”. The phrase “look over” means “inspect”. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

 

  1. The high content of water in cucumber acts as a system cleanser and sweeps waste products out of the system.

(I)is useful in pulling out the waste products

(II)can be used to sweep out the wastes

(III)sweep wastes out of

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Only (III)

(c)Both (I) and (II)

(d)Both (I) and (III)

(e)No correction required

Answer & Explanation
Ans. e

Exp. The highlighted expressed in the given sentence is already correct and meaningful. The sentence gives a contextual meaning and thus it doesn’t require any replacement. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.

 

  1. We must swallow around 100 tiny plastic particles with every meal, according to a study which found that polymers from soft furnishings and synthetic fabrics get into household dust and settle on our plates.

(I) We are swallowing over

(II)We could be swallowing over

(III)The unexpected swallowing of around

 

(a)Only (I)

(b)Both (I) and (II)

(c)Both (II) and (III)

(d)All (I), (II) and (III)

(e)No correction required

Answer & Explanation
Ans. b

Exp. The given expression makes the sentence contextually incorrect as it doesn’t follow the meaning of latter half of the sentence. Among the given alternatives, both the expressions (I) and (II) can be used as an appropriate replacement respectively to the highlighted expression. Both these expressions give the sentence a meaningful sense. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.

 

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