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1. Ans. B
The statement talks about people, thus ‘folks’ and
‘men’ are two possible choices, but ‘folks’ is gender
neutral and thus is more acceptable. So, option B is
correct.
2. Ans. C
The statement is about the working competencies of
the professionals, thus ‘areas of expertise’ is more
than appropriate here. So, option C is correct.
Appeal means to make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt
request.
Aspiration means a hope or ambition of achieving
something.
Comfort means a state of physical ease and freedom
from pain or constraint.
3. Ans. D
The statement is questioning the competencies of
the professionals according to their suitability to the
business scenario. ‘Requirements’ and ‘perspective’
seem appropriate; on close analysis we see that
‘requirements’ is a very closely defined word and
does not leave much scope for the abstract stuff;
‘perspective’ is better fitted. So, option D is correct.
4. Ans. E
The word mentioned alongside the blank is
appropriate. So, option E is correct.
5. Ans. A
The statement talks about the changing scenarios in
the business models and also the need for the
businesses to get in sync with the contemporary
requirements; ‘adapt’ is the perfect word for it. So,
option A is correct. Adopt means choose to take up
or follow (an idea, method, or course of action)
Adept means very skilled or proficient at something.
6. Ans. D
The context of the statement is to put emphasis on
the value of technological training. ‘Crucial’ is the
strongest word in the options and thus puts the best
effect. So, option D is correct.
7. Ans. B
The statement is about the hopes to be put light on
the changing and improving technological scenario,
‘evolving’ takes in consideration both these points
and thus is the most suitable option here. So, option
B is correct.
8. Ans. E
The word mentioned alongside the blank is
appropriate. So, option E is correct.
9. Ans. C
‘Connect’ and ‘communicate’ are the two options
that can be used here. While ‘connect’ is almost fine
here, it limits the capability of the internet,
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‘communicate’ is a more open ended word and also
focuses on the enhanced abilities of the internet. So,
option C is correct.
10. Ans. A
The statement talks largely about the effects of
internet and technology on business with no bias
towards the positive or negative; ‘impact’ is the
most generic word in the options and it also is
synonymous to ‘effect’. So, option A is correct.
11. Ans. B
The word ‘foundation’ which means ‘establishment’
fits here correctly and the preposition that should
precede it is ‘of’. Hence, keep option B on hold.
Option A is grammatically incorrect; hence it can be
eliminated.
Option C makes the part sound, ‘mark the 87th
anniversary for the celebration’ which makes no
sense; hence option C can be eliminated.
Options D and E are too specific and can’t be judged
from the given content; hence they can be
eliminated as well. Hence, option B is the most
suitable response.
12. Ans. A
The statement is definitely about the economy of the
country as ‘oil’ and ‘employment’ are being talked
about.
The word ‘diversify’ means ‘make more varied’. The
word ‘begrudge’ means ‘envy’. Envying the economy
makes no sense here, hence option B can be
eliminated.
The sentence is not linked with the lifestyles or
reforming them; hence option C is invalid Just
drawing the focus away from oil can’t be the agenda
of a reform program. Also, it makes no sense when
related with the latter half of the sentence; hence
option D can be eliminated. The word ‘away’ does
not fit after option E; hence it can be eliminated.
Diversify fits into the context well.
Hence option A is the most suitable response.
13. Ans. D
The sentence clearly talks about the rigidity of the
religion. ‘and’ in option A is not a suitable connector
for the blank and the statement following it since the
use of and denotes similarity in context, which is not
the case here. Hence, option A can be eliminated.
Option B contrasts with the intended meaning of the
statement; hence it can also be eliminated. Option C
doesn’t convey a suitable meaning; hence it can be
eliminated.
Adhere means to stick, austere means severe or
strict in manner or attitude. When put into the blank
option D makes perfect sense and agrees with the
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larger context of the sentence; hence keep it on
hold.
The word ‘purport’ means ‘to show’ and fails to
convey any meaning; hence it can also be
eliminated.
Hence, option D is the most suitable response.
14. Ans. E
The structure of the sentence is such that the correct
tense here should be present perfect. Thus options
A, B, C and D are incorrect.
The word ‘extenuating’ means ‘'partially excusing or
justifying', ‘palinode’ means ‘a retraction', 'florid'
means 'elaborately or excessively ornamented' and
‘desecration’ means the action of treating something
with violent disrespect. The words don’t make any
sense contextually.
‘Censured’ which means ‘criticised’ conveys the
correct meaning.
Hence, option E is the correct answer.
15. Ans. A
A cleric is a priest or religious leader, especially a
Christian or Muslim one.
Since the word ‘clerics’ is used before the blank and
the content in the blank needs to be related with it,
only option A seems to fit.
‘Undermining’ means ‘weakening or sabotaging’. The
sentence does not talk about; hence options B and C
are incorrect. ‘Social progress’ is a wide term and
the context doesn’t indicate anything towards it;
hence option D can be eliminated. Option E is out of
context as well.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
16. Ans. D
The blank must be filled with something that is
above the ground. Options A, B and C can be
eliminated since they don’t contain any specific thing
that can be found above ground. The only things
that can be found above ground are “property feud”
and “portion of the property”. Since there is an ‘is’ in
the option E, putting it in the blank makes the
sentence grammatically incorrect. Expropriate means
to take property from its owner for public use, so
option D fits very well with the context and hence
option D is the correct answer.
17. Ans. C
'At' is used to show location so option B and A can
be eliminated as there isn’t any location being
discussed in the sentence. ‘By’ is used to identify the
agent performing an action, which again is irrelevant
in the sentence and makes the sentence
grammatically incorrect so option E can be left out
as well. Option D doesn’t make any sense. The only
option that is relevant is option C, as it shows the
record held by the building. The correct answer is
option C.
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18. Ans. A
Options D and E can be left out as those aren’t
offers. Options C can also be eliminated as using it in
the blank would make the ‘to’ repetitive and it won’t
be grammatically correct. Option B can be eliminated
as purchasing money is not a correct sentence. Also
the fact that the firm owning the building is the
wealthiest in Chinatown, shows that this offer might
not be the correct one. Option A in which an offer of
buying the remaining land is being made seems like
the right one in the context of the passage. Hence
the correct answer is option A.
19. Ans. B
Option A and option E can be eliminated since they
don’t make sense. Option C can also be left out as
submerged is used in case of a liquid. Option D can
also be eliminated as basements can’t have
sidewalks. Option B shows that the basement
extends beneath the sidewalk for which the part of
the property was expropriated. The correct answer is
option B.
20. Ans. B
The blank must be filled with something that can be
used for living quarters. The most appropriate option
amongst all is option B as none of the places can be
used for living among the other options. The correct
answer is option B.
21. Ans. B
It can be inferred from that all the buildings in
Chicago were raised in the 19th century. Option C
can be left out as it’s not correct. Option D and E
make the sentence grammatically incorrect when
used, so those two can be left out as well. Since a
number of buildings were raised and not just one,
option A is incorrect. The only option that makes
senses is option B. hence the correct answer is
option B.
22. Ans. B
The sentence is about the work and the funds
related to it. Option D is grammatically incorrect.
Option E doesn’t fit well into the blank as well so it
can be left out. The work cannot be bought, hence
option A is incorrect as well. Taking fund is done ‘by’
and agent ( in this case property owners) not ‘in’,
hence the correct option is B.
23. Ans. C
option B can be left out as it doesn’t make sense in
the context. The physical property being discussed
here is height, not length hence option E can be left
out as well. The city was having problems due to the
level of Lake Michigan and the surrounding buildings
being the same. The option that seems most
appropriate is option C. the correct answer is option
C.
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24. Ans. B
Of all the options, “unpleasant living conditions” is
the most appropriate problem which can be caused
by the lack of drainage. All the other situations don’t
occur when there is a lack of drainage. The correct
answer is option B.
25. Ans. D
‘Take’ means to regard or view in a specified way.
The only option that goes well with this word in
option D. All the others have a verb in them which
doesn’t go with the verb ‘take’ that is already there.
The correct answer is option D.
26. Ans. A
According to the sentence, businesses depend on
efficient and rapid access to banking information. So,
the word rely which means to depend on or trust
someone or something, is the most appropriate
option. 'Hope' means to want something to happen
or to be true, and usually have a good reason to
think that it might. 'Rest' means to (cause someone
or something to) stop doing a particular activity or
stop being active for a period of time in order to
relax and get back the strength. 'Await' means to
wait for or be waiting for something. 'Lean' means to
(cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top
part of the body in a particular direction.
27. Ans. E
According to the sentence, small businesses rely on
e-banking so that people do not have to run to
banks every time/ often. So, the word eliminate
which means toremove or take away someone or
something is the most suitable response. 'destroy'
means to damage something so badly that it cannot
be used. 'delete' means toremove or draw a line
through something, especially a written word or
words. 'weaken' means to (cause to) become less
strong, powerful, determined, or effective. 'whelm'
means an act or instance of flowing or heaping up
abundantly; a surge.
28. Ans. B
According to the passage, e-banking leads to
efficiency growth. The word 'productivity' which
means the rate at which a company or country
makes goods, usuallyjudged in connection with the
number of people and the amount of materials
necessary to producethe goods is the most suitable
response. 'success' means the accomplishment of an
aim or purpose. 'turnover' means the amount of
money taken by a business in a particular period.
'influence' means the capacity to have an effect on
the character, development, or behavior of someone
or something, or the effect itself. 'ability' means
possession of the means or skill to do something.
29. Ans. D
The statement talks about the benefits of e-banking
one of which is reduction in the visits to banks.
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'minimizing' which means to reduce something to
the least possible level or amount is the most
suitable response. The word 'maximizing' means
make as large or great as possible. The word
'shortening' means a type of solid vegetable oil, or
sometimes butter or lard that is used in cooking,
especially to make pastry soft and crumbly. The
word 'scanting' means provide grudgingly or in
insufficient amounts. The word 'understate' means to
describe or represent (something) as being smaller,
worse.
30. Ans. A
Problems always need to be solved. Among all the
options, the word resolve which means to solve or
end a problem or difficulty is the most suitable
response. The word 'answer' means an act in
reaction. The word 'clear' means easy to perceive,
understand, or interpret. The word 'unlace' means to
unfasten something that istied with laces, for
example shoes. The word 'target' means person or a
particular group of people that something is directed
at, or that something is intended for.
31. Ans. D
Among all the options, the word 'reconciliations'
which means the process of making two opposite
beliefs, ideas, or situations agree is the most
suitable response. It is so because the statement
talks about adjusting and matching the credit card
transactions and the bank accounts.
The word 'adapt' means to change something to suit
different conditions or uses. The word 'argue' means
to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that
you disagree with them. The word 'placate' means to
stop someone from feeling angry. The word 'quite'
means completely.
32. Ans. B
According to the sentence, banking relationships and
costs are often based on the necessity of the
resource. The word 'requirement' which means
something that you must do, or something you need
is the correct answer. The word 'condition' means
situation or circumstance. The word 'provision'
means the act of providing something. The word
'demand' means insist or order. The word 'command'
means an order, especially one given by a soldier.
33. Ans. D
The word 'way' means a route, direction, or path.
The word 'stimulate' means to encourage something
to grow, develop, or become active. The word
'weaken' means to (cause to) become less strong,
powerful, determined, or effective. The word 'trick'
means an action that is intended to deceive, either
as a way of cheating someone, or as a joke or form
of entertainment. The word 'incur' which means to
experience something, usually something
unpleasant, as a result of actions you have taken, to
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bring upon oneself, earn or acquire is the most
appropriate answer.
34. Ans. A
According to the context of the statement,
‘automation of payments, wires or other consistent
financial activities makes sure that payments are
made on time’. The word 'ensure' which means to
make something certain to happen is the most
suitable response. The word 'sustain' means to cause
or allow something to continue for a period of time.
The word 'take' means to move something or
someone from one place to another. The word
'visualize' means to form a picture of someone or
something in your mind, in order to imagine or
remember him, her, or it. The word 'think' means to
believe something or have an opinion or idea.
35. Ans. C
The statement means that electronic files and daily
reviews of banking data can be used to double or
triple check vital accounting data, which increases
the correctness of financial statements. The word
'accuracy' which means the quality or state of being
correct or precise is the most suitable response. The
word 'talent' means a natural ability to be good at
something, especially without being taught. The
word 'relevant' means connected with what is
happening or being discussed. The word 'value'
means the amount of money that can be received
for something. The word 'virtue' means a good moral
quality in a person, or the general quality of being
morally good.
36. Ans. C
Midst means middle or center. Since the time being
talked about is still going on, corresponding to the
context of the passage it is the most suitable
response.
37. Ans. D
Competing means opposing, contending or battling
against each other.
38. Ans. B
Retain means to hold on. The word 'rather' used in
the statement indicates that the first and the second
half of the statement are antagonistic to each other,
this confirms the use of the word 'retain'.
39. Ans. E
Search means to look for. It is contextually the
most suitable response.
40. Ans. A
Allure means appeal, captivity. Contextually, it is
the most suitable response.
41. Ans. C
Here, Heart refers to the central part or the essence
of an issue.
42. Ans. B
Beyond means outside limits.
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43. Ans. C
Keen means dedicated, enthusiastic.
44. Ans. D
The tone of the current statement is that of
antagonism. To highlight the same, 'mundane' is the
most appropriate word which means ordinary or
everyday.
45. Ans. A
According to the context, the given statement has a
negative tone. Corresponding to it, 'failure' is the
most suitable response, which means breakdown or
crash.
46. Ans. B
The clue is 'by' after the blank and the context is
that both the public and private sectors provide or
help to promote and enable education in India. So
the best option that follows is 'provided'. The
meanings of the other words are as follows:
Emancipated => free from legal, social, or political
restrictions; liberated
Recuperated => recover from illness or exertion.
47. Ans. A
The clue is 'and funding' so the context is saying that
the education facility is governed and funded by
three parties. So the best option is 'control'. Thus
option A is the correct answer.
Cadaver => corpse or dead of human (this is
completely irrelevant here)
Dominance is irrelevant here and means 'power and
influence over others.'(Negative tone)
48. Ans. C
The clue is 'fundamental right' after the blank. So
the context is saying that all the children in India
within a certain age group should essentially get
education and that too free of cost. So option C is
the correct answer.
49. Ans. D
The context is saying that India has made progress
by achieving a great attendance rate in school. So
both the options A and B fit well as they give the
same meaning, i.e., "development towards an
improved or more advanced condition." Thus option
D is the correct answer. Enforcement is the
application of power and force or to enforce
something which is irrelevant here.
50. Ans. C
The clue is that it is talking about some positive
achievement. So the only option to fit is 'expanding'.
The other options are used as something negative:
Aggravating => making (a problem, injury, or
offence) worse or more serious.
Exacerbating => making (a problem, bad situation,
or negative feeling) worse.
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51. Ans. D
The word 'assiduous' means 'showing great care and
perseverance' and does not make any sense here.
The word 'multifarious' means 'many and of various
types' and is incorrect here. The word 'reprieved'
means 'postponed the punishment of a convicted
criminal' and does not convey the correct meaning.
The word 'imposed' means 'force (an unwelcome
decision or ruling) on someone' and conveys the
correct meaning. The word 'injected' means
'inserted' and does not make any sense here. Thus
option D is the correct answer which talks about a
measure being imposed on the economy.
52. Ans. A
The sentence makes it clear that the blank must
convey a positive meaning as it should convey what
has been failed to achieve thus the word 'tangible'
which means 'substantial' fits here. The word ‘gains’
too helps to choose the correct answer. The word
'quandary' means 'a state of perplexity or
uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation'
and makes no sense here. The word 'prurient' means
'characterized by lust' and is irrelevant here. The
word 'puerile' means 'childishly silly and immature'
and is incorrect here. The word 'static' means
'remaining the same' and is not apt here. Thus
option A is the correct answer.
53. Ans. C
The purpose of the step to remove all negative
activities and ‘terror funding’ is one of them. Thus
‘root out’ which means ‘to eradicate’ fits here
correctly. Options D and E do not convey any
meaning. The word ‘bolster’ means ‘support’ and it is
not the correct option. The word ‘mobilize’ means
‘make (something) movable or capable of
movement’ and does not convey the correct
meaning. Thus C is the correct answer.
54. Ans. B
The word 'pallid' means 'pale' and makes no sense
here. The sentence talks about the huge loss that
had been inflicted on the economy thus the word
'severe' which means 'acute or grave' fits here
correctly. The word 'insurgent' means 'against the
government' and does not make sense here. The
word 'obfuscate' means 'make obscure or unclear'
and does not fit here. Thus option B makes sense
here. ‘Severe hit’ means ‘a tremendous loss for the
informal economy.’
55. Ans. C
The word in the blank must go with the preposition
'on' thus the word 'inflicted' which means 'cause
(something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by
someone or something' fits here correctly. Option D
and E do not fit here grammatically. The word
'accrued' means 'resulted from something' and does
not make any sense here. The word 'inured' means
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'cause to accept or become hardened to' and does
not convey any meaning here.
56. Ans. D
The word 'tried' does not make any sense here. The
word 'deluged' means 'flooded' and is meaningless
here. The word 'consigned' means 'deliver
(something) to a person's keeping' and does not
convey any meaning here. The word 'alleged' means
'said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a
specified illegal or undesirable quality' and conveys
the correct meaning here. The sentence is about the
sufferings of common man thus option D fits here
correctly. The word 'shocked' means 'made someone
upset' and does not fit here.
57. Ans. C
The sentence clearly mentions the ill impact of the
action thus the adjective here must convey the
suitable meaning. The word 'illustrative' is incorrect
here as it means 'demonstrative.' The word 'brazen'
means 'bold' and does not convey the correct
meaning. The word 'destructive' means 'that which
causes destruction' and fits here correctly. The word
'epistolary' means 'relating to the writing of letters'
and is irrelevant here. The word 'empirical' means
'derived from experiment and observation rather
than a theory' and is incorrect here. Thus option C is
the correct answer.
58. Ans. A
The word 'embedded' means 'placed firmly' and
conveys the correct meaning. The inequalities were
present in their lives. The word 'influx' means 'inflow'
and is not correct here. The sentence needs a verb
here. The word 'emulating' is irrelevant here as it
means 'strive to equal or match, especially by
imitating'. It has nothing to do with thoughts. Thus
option A is the correct answer.
59. Ans. E
Option D makes no sense here and C is incorrect as
it has the incorrect tense. The sentence mentions
that the poor took it as a personal battle which
means they supported the order. Thus E is the
correct answer. Option B is incorrect. Option A does
not convey any meaning and does not fit
grammatically. Thus E is the correct answer.
60. Ans. C
The sentence mentions that the poor had taken
something as a personal battle thus the best way to
fill the blank is to mention against whom. Thus
option C is the correct answer. The other options are
not apt. Option E is not complete. Option D is
incorrect as it is a fight against criminals not in
favour of them.
61. Ans. A
Climate refers to the weather prevailing in an area
over a long period of time. Weather changes quite
often and nature cannot change. Cycle and change
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mean the same in this context so it can be
eliminated. Tropical doesn’t suit the context of the
passage. Hence the correct answer is option A.
62. Ans. C
Climate change doesn’t have to do anything with
color. Length and power can be eliminated since
those are physical units. Effects refers to a change
which is a result of an action. This fits the context of
the sentence and hence the correct answer is option
C.
63. Ans. E
Evidence is the available body of facts and
information indicating whether a belief is true. In
case of Global warming there has been many
scientific researches and looking at the evidence
researchers have concluded that the world is getting
hotter day by day. In the context of the passage,
Evidence fits perfectly. Hence the correct answer is
option E.
64. Ans. B
The passage talks about how different researches
have been made in order to really understand the
intensity of the Global warming. Temperature
records have been analyzed and then it has been
found that the Earth is heating up at an exponential
rate. The correct answer is option B.
65. Ans. C
Humans have been known to cause problems on
earth. We are the reason for the Global warming and
the degradation of nature. In the context of the
passage, ‘human’ is the appropriate word. The
correct answer is option C.
66. Ans. D
Greenhouse gases such as methane, CO2 and
Nitrous oxide are the biggest influencers of Global
warming and these gases are generated by human
made industries and devices. The emission of these
gases puts the nature in danger. The correct answer
for this question is option D.
67. Ans. A
Summarized refers to giving a brief statement of the
main points. Forced and stuck can be eliminated
since they don’t fit well with the meaning of the
passage. Portrayed means to depict which again
doesn’t go well with the passage hence it can be
eliminated. Accepted means to receive and so it can
be eliminated since it doesn’t help with the meaning
of the sentence. Hence the correct answer is option
A.
68. Ans. B
The Earth's rise and fall in temperature is taken in
the form of surface temperature for making it easier
to analyse. Ice doesn’t fit into the context since ice
temperature isn’t taken while reading the climate
data. Narrow and Potential can be eliminated since
they don’t make sense when put into the context of
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the passage. Human temperature isn’t a unit of
global temperature hence it can’t be used as well. So
the correct answer is option B.
69. Ans. D
Scenario is a postulated sequence or development of
events. ‘Case’ can also be put into the context;
however scenario has been used in the former part
to convey stats in the same context. Hence the
correct answer is option D.
70. Ans. B
‘Dispute’ refers to a disagreement on something. In
this case the scientific community is all together and
has the same stance over Global warming which
leaves out any potential for dispute or challenge.
Supported and welcomed are exact opposite and
don’t make any sense when put into the passage.
‘Disputed’ fits the context of the passage and hence
the correct answer is option B.
71. Ans. A
Segment refers to a separate part of something.
Among all the things that has been made easy by
technology, medical insurance is also on of it.
Division refers to the action of separating something
or adding partition. Organization means the way
things are arranged. Section means the cut part of
the solid object.
72. Ans. E
Writing manually means to write using hands.
however handwritten wouldn't be the correct answer
because the word "written" is already mentioned
after the blank. Automatically means done using
machine or device. Technically means using
technology. It could be inferred from the sentence
that information regarding patient is written
automatically. The other situation is contrasting so
manually should be used.
73. Ans. B
"Analyse" could not be used here because the
sentence is in past tense. Assessed means to
evaluate and judge the value or quality of
something. Analysed simply means to examine. It
does not include the task of judging. Processed
means to move the action in forward direction. It
does not mean judging the quality. So assessed is
the correct option.
74. Ans. D
Estimated means to calculate the approximate
number or cost roughly. Since the sentence talks
about calculation of revenue "estimated' is the
correct answer. Understandable is not a verb and
looking at the sentence it can be inferred that the
blank needs to be filled with a verb. Predicted means
means to say that an action will take place on future.
Stipulated means to say how a thing must be done.
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75. Ans. C
In the previous sentence the words "making a
difference" denotes optimism. Using the word
"overcoming" in the blank, it could be inferred from
the sentence that the incompatibility problems have
been not just undergone, but been successfully dealt
with.
76. Ans. E
Adjudicate means to judge. The sentence means
there is a software meant to process and judge the
insurance claims. Adjourns refers to postponing a
court case. Advertise means to draw attention
towards a particular product. Adjust means to make
necessary changes to fit in a situation. Adapt means
to undergo modification to fit in the new
circumstances.
77. Ans. D
The word pace means development or movement at
a certain speed. The speed is considered rapid in this
sentence. The words "flow", "movement" and
"advancement" talk about moving ahead and
development but do not talk about speed.
78. Ans. A
download means to copy information from a remote
computer to our device. So this option is eliminated.
Upload means to copy information from one device
to another device (which is larger). Among the
words "mentioned", "transferred", "provided" and
"uploaded", only "uploaded" is a technical term.
79. Ans. C
Eligibility means to qualify for something by fulfilling
certain criteria. According to the sentence, the
advantage of digital insurance is that patients come
to know whether they fulfill the insurance criteria
beforehand. Sanctity means the state of being holy.
Liability means the state of being legally responsible
for something.
80. Ans. B
All the words except "required" are almost close in
meaning. Required means something that is
necessary. However going by the sentence
"appropriate" is the correct answer because it means
something that is suitable considering the situation.
Here it means something that is suitable according
to the eligibility criteria.
81. Ans. B
Trouble means difficulty or problems.
Crisis means a time of intense difficulty or danger.
Issue means personal problems or difficulties.
Deficit means the amount by which something,
especially a sum of money, is too small.
Surplus means more than what is needed or used;
excess.
The context is of a serious problem, thus 'crisis' is
the best response. 'Trouble' and 'issue' also convey a
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similar meaning but they fail to justifiably intensify
the gravity of the problem.
82. Ans. A
Avert means prevent or ward off (an undesirable
occurrence).
Avoid means keep away from or stop oneself from
doing (something).
Inundate means overwhelm (someone) with things
or people to be dealt with.
Prosper means flourish physically; grow strong and
healthy.
Grow means (of a living thing) undergo natural
development by increasing in size and changing
physically.
The previous blank has been filled with 'crisis'.
Option A and B display the same meaning but 'crisis'
always takes 'avert' as the verb.
83. Ans. A
The passage is about food and agriculture issues.
Thus, 'farming' is the most suitable response out of
the available options. Time and matter are clear
misfits. Offer and job are ambiguous.
84. Ans. D
As there are multiple nouns in the statement before
the blank, thus a plural helping verb is required. Out
of the available options, 'were' and 'have' can be
suitable, but as the action in the context is
continued, so, have' is the most suitable response.
85. Ans. A
The context of the statement makes it clear that the
blank needs to filled with a word that can indicate a
contrast to the previous statement. So, 'however' is
the most suitable response.
86. Ans. B
Sharp and high make the sentence grammatically
incorrect. Risen above is incomplete. Much, also,
renders the sentence incomplete. 'have risen up'
indicates an increase.
Hence, up is the correct answer.
87. Ans. B
88. Ans. E
89. Ans. A
90. Ans. E
91. Ans. B
This is tricky. Multiple options may seem to fit in.
However, according to the context of the statement
'alter' is the most suitable response. It means to
change/ amend.
92. Ans. A
According to the context of the passage, 'sanctions'
is the most suitable response. It refers to a
threatend penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
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93. Ans. E
The given word 'implemented' suits most
appropriatey. It refers to put a plan, decision,
agreement into effect.
94. Ans. D
According to the context of the statement, obstacle
is the most suitable response. It refers to anything
that blocks one's way or hinders progress.
95. Ans. C
'Prospective' means proposed. Since in the previous
statements, it has been stated 'Once the Chabahar
port is developed', it means that it is still under
consideration and proposals. Hence, the word
'prospective' fits in the statement suitably.
96. Ans. C
Reevaluate means to determine the significance,
worth or quality of something. Revise means to
consider again an idea, piece of writing etc.
Reconsider means to think again about a decision or
opinion. Reinstate means to put back or establish
again. Reaffirm means to assert again. Hence,
reaffirm is the most suitable response.
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97. Ans. D
Considering the given context, the primary
responsibility of monetary policy of RBI is to ensure
price stability. The word remit means the area of
authority or responsibility of an individual or group.
Hence, it is the most suitable response.
98. Ans. D
In the face of means when confronted with. In the
given context, RBI has kept the rate unchanged
despite the demand for reducing the rate. Hence,
face is the most suitable response.
99. Ans. E
Real means something existing. Impressive refers to
something that arouses admiration. Obvious means
apparent. Unusual means not commonly occurring or
done. Benign means not harmful or favourable.
Hence, benign is the most suitable response.
100. Ans. C
Lay out means to plan or explain something carefully
and in very detail. Hence, in the given context laying
is the most suitable response.