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Q.1-10. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words
have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some question.
This was understandable as the focus was on the macroeconomy. Sectoral changes were, however,
under consideration and within the interstices of officialdom, there was growing recognition of the
inefficiencies of a state- controlled, public sector dominated energy sector. The bureaucrats’ dilemma
was how to resolve the seemingly conflictual dynamics of the market and competitive forces on the one
hand and political concerns on the other. A review of their efforts to manage this dilemma over the next
25 years provides an insight into the influence of interest groups in determining the pace and direction
of policy change and, more generally, the challenge of balancing good economics with prudent politics.
The Berlin Wall collapsed in 1989 and that weakened somewhat the ideological prejudice towards the
market and the private sector. Up to this event, most politicians and bureaucrats had espoused the
Nehruvian view, at least in public, that energy was part of the commanding heights of the economy and
that its custodianship should be entrusted only to the 100 per cent state-owned enterprises — ONGC/
OIL (exploration and production of oil/gas), IOC, BPCL and HPCL (refining and marketing of petroleum
products) and Coal India (extraction of coal). They had been supportive of the nationalisation of the
private companies and were votaries of the administered cost plus pricing system that assured these
public sector companies a fixed 12-15 per cent post-tax return on capital employed and protection from
market pressures and competition. They had a vested interest in the status quo.
Post 1989, and following the then Finance Minister’s invocation of Victor Hugo “no power on earth can
hold back an idea whose time has come” to herald the dismantlement of the licence raj and state
dirigisme, the petroleum ministry mandarins acknowledged that the time had come to reorder the
petroleum sector. The inefficiencies of the existing system had by then become evident. Production (ex
Mumbai High) of oil/gas and coal was on a downward trend; the public distribution system for subsidised
kerosene and LPG had become a sieve for black marketing and the administered price differential
between naphtha, petrol, diesel and kerosene had created incentives for distributors and dealers to
adulterate transportation fuels.
The government set up the “R” (reforms) group in 1995 under the chairmanship of the then petroleum
secretary to recommend measures for creating a world-class petroleum industry. The hidden text in
their terms of reference was to offer a way ahead that did not upset the political applecart. The committee
proposed a phased “soft landing”. In the first phase they recommended the liberalisation of those segments
of the petroleum value chain that did not interface with the public.
Q.1. Production (ex Mumbai High) of oil/gas and coal was on a-
(1) Downward trend (2) Upward trend (3) Inflow trend
(4) Outflow trend (5) Curve trend
Q.2. As part of the commanding heights of the economy and that its custodianship should be entrusted only
to?
(1) to the 80 per cent state-owned enterprises
(4) to the 100 per cent world-owned enterprises
(5) to the 100 per cent centre-owned enterprises
Q.3. What was the bureaucrats’ predicament about market, competitive forces and political concerns?
(A) how to resolve the seemingly conflictual dynamics of the market
(B) competitive forces on the one hand
(C) political concerns on the other
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (B) (3) Only (C) (4) Both (B) and (C) (5) All (A), (B) and (C)
Q.4. What does a report provide when it comes to a review of efforts to manage the existing quandary over
the next 25 years?
(1) an insight into the influence of interest groups
(2) determining the pace and direction of policy change
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(3) the challenge of balancing good economics with prudent politics
(4) protection from market pressures and competition
(5) Only 1, 2 and 3
Q.5. Which of the following sentence is TRUE according to the passage?
(1) The Berlin Wall collapsed in 1990 and that weakened the ideological robustness towards the
market and the private sector.
(2) Most politicians and bureaucrats had espoused the Chaplin’s view.
(3) The Berlin Wall collapsed in 1989 and that weakened somewhat the ideological prejudice towards
the market and the private sector.
(4) Sectoral changes were not under consideration.
(5) There was dampening recognition of the efficiencies of state.
Q.6. Which of the following sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
(1) The petroleum ministry mandarins acknowledged that the time had come to reorder the petroleum
sector.
(2) The then Finance Minister’s invocation to herald the dismantlement of the licence raj and state
dirigisme.
(3) The Berlin Wall collapsed in 1989.
(4) There was dampening recognition of the inefficiencies of a state- controlled, public sector dominated
energy sector.
(5) The bureaucrats’ dilemma was how to resolve the seemingly conflictual dynamics of the market
and other factors.
Q.7. What can be inferred from the expression “vested interest “after reading the passage?
(1) A personal reason for engrossment for social gain.
(2) A personal reason for involvement for business gain.
(3) A personal reason for involvement for financial gain.
(4) A reason for involvement for rebellion.
(5) A personal reason for motivation.
Q.8. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold, as used in the passage.
Entrusted
(1) Denied (2) Retained (3) Held (4) Withheld (5) Authorised
Q.9. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold, as used in the passage.
Dilemma
(1) Difficulty (2) Predicament (3) Quandary (4) Crisis (5) Advantage
Q.10. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold, as used in the passage.
Interface
(1) Compound (2) Alloy (3) Combine (4) Fuse (5) Separate
Q.11-20. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words
have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some question.
The Supreme Court has once again made it clear that the government cannot insist on the possession
of an ‘Aadhaar’ card or number as a precondition for citizens to avail of specified benefits and services.
The court has been forced to reiterate its earlier order to this effect as more and more entities are trying
to link their services with Aadhaar. From the beginning it was clear that making Aadhaar a mandatory
requirement would evoke resentment and cause hardship to various sections. Some authorities caused
alarm by indicating that people would stand to lose benefits or be denied routine services unless they
enrolled themselves. There were even reports that some police stations asked for Aadhaar numbers
before registering first information reports, and that certain educational institutions tried to make it a
prior requirement to apply for some courses. By making it clear that no person should be in a position
of disadvantage on account of not possessing an Aadhaar number, the court has protected the right of
the people to make their own choice in the matter. It, however, has not brushed aside the relevance of
the Unique Identification Number programme. It has allowed the authorities to link the supply of goods
under the Public Distribution System and cooking gas cylinders with Aadhaar numbers. For all its
exertions, the government must be relieved that to this extent its identification programme has obtained
the court’s approval.
However, the question arising out of the scheme is not limited to whether it should be voluntary or
mandatory. In its pursuit of better management of and greater efficiency in the delivery of services, it is
natural that the government would want an identification mechanism to authenticate beneficiaries and
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consumers of its services and welfare measures. Previously, such a mechanism would have posed a
technological challenge. It has now become a political and moral question. Can a government force
citizens to enrol in an identification programme that involves submitting personal information and biometric
data? The question, which involves determining the very validity of the scheme, has now been referred to
a Constitution Bench. The reference will also cover the issue of the citizens’ right to privacy. One of the
key points in the legal challenge is that collecting biometric data without enabling legal provisions and
without clear norms to protect the data from misuse and theft may violate constitutional rights. Recently,
the Attorney General caused considerable disquiet by arguing in the same matter that privacy is not a
fundamental right. What the country needs is not only a safe means of digitising citizens’ identity
particulars but also a comprehensive law to protect their privacy and personal data from unauthorised
surveillance and misuse. Anything short of that will leave the citizen short-changed.
Q.11. Which is the appropriate title of the passage?
(1) Choice, identity and privacy (2) the Attorney General
(3) The Supreme Court (4) The RBI
(5) The Central government
Q.12. Which of the following is the key point in the legal challenge?
(1) Collecting biometric data without enabling legal provisions and without clear norms
(2) Some police stations asked for Aadhaar numbers before registering first information reports
(3) To enrol in an identification programme that involves submitting personal information and biometric
data
(4) The court has been forced to reiterate its earlier order to this effect
(5) It, however, has not brushed aside the relevance of the unique identification number programme.
Q.13. Who has protected the right of the people to make their own choice in the matter?
(A) The Central government
(B) The State government
(C) The court
(1) Only A (2) Only B (3) Only C (4) All A, B and C (5) Only A and B
Q.14. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according the passage?
(A) The reference will also cover the issue of the citizens’ right to privacy.
(B) In its pursuit of better management of and greater efficiency in the delivery of services, it is natural
that the government would want an identification mechanism to authenticate beneficiaries and
consumers of its services and welfare measures.
(C) For all its exertions, the government must not be relieved that to this extent its identification
programme has obtained the court’s approval.
(1) All A, B and C (2) Only A and B (3) Only B and C (4) Only C (5) Only A
Q.15. Which of the following statement is TRUE according the passage?
(A) By making it clear that no person should be in a position of disadvantage on account of not
possessing an Aadhaar number, the court has protected the right of the people to make their own
choice in the matter.
(B) It has allowed the authorities to link the supply of goods under the Public Distribution System and
cooking gas cylinders with Aadhaar numbers.
(C) The court has been forced to reiterate its earlier order to this effect as more and more entities are
trying to link their services with Aadhaar.
(1) All A, B and C (2) Only A and B (3) Only B and C (4) Only C (5) Only A
Q.16. According to the Supreme Court, who cannot insist on the possession of an ‘Aadhaar’ card?
(A) The government (B) The RBI (C) The exporters
(1) Only A (2) Only B (3) Only C (4) All A, B and C (5) Only A and B
Q.17–18. Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold as used
in the passage.
Q.17. Precondition
(1) Explicit (2) elated (3) Nonessential (4) Consent (5) Jeopardise
Q.18. Comprehensive
(1) Limited (2) Endow (3) Leverage (4) Facilitate (5) Tempt
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Q.19–20. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold, as used in the passage.
Q.19. Voluntary
(1) Willing (2) Dreaded (3) Fanatic (4) Thriving (5) Tout
Q.20. Evoke
(1) Induce (2) Calm (3) Ignore (4) Halt (5) Quell
Q.21-25. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers
are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which
fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
All eyes are on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor’s last monetary policy meeting. Given the tone
of the incoming inflation data, almost no one expects a cut in the repo rate. There is, however, considerable
uncertainty about the post-Rajan monetary response function because of the unhealthy (21) about his
successor.
The significance of the upcoming meeting owes to it potentially—and worryingly—marking the end of
the short Rajan era of monetary and fiscal discipline that enhanced and (22) macro stabilization. He also
undertook a path-breaking upgrade in the monetary policy framework. It is still premature but, looking
ahead, the monetary-fiscal mix could become expansionary relative to market expectations prior to Rajan’s
unexpected announcement to not seek an extension.
The upcoming policy meeting takes place in the context of meaningful shifts in global and domestic
parameters relative to the last meeting. Globally, the post-Brexit price action has been unexpectedly
favourable towards emerging markets, including India. Crude oil prices have declined and capital (23) have
picked up, facilitated by expectations of expansionary policy measures in key developed economies for
(24) stalled growth. The next interest rate increase by the US Fed has also been pushed back.
Domestically, the monsoon news has been favourable, but perhaps not as great as some had wished.
Progress on the goods and services tax is welcome and money market liquidity has improved (25), though
transmission by banks remains weak. The growth outlook remains for a consumption-led gradual and
uneven pick-up. Despite the public capex push and sharply higher foreign direct investment, revival in
private investment isn’t imminent; this shouldn’t be surprising. Most importantly, consumer price index
(CPI) inflation has been a concern, moving up to be just shy of the 6% mark. Core inflation remains
worryingly sticky.
Q.21. (1) Calculation (2) Undermined (3) Speculation (4) Favoured (5) Bias
Q.22. (1) Physical (2) Healthy (3) entrenched (4) Surplus (5) Gain
Q.23. (1) Outflow (2) Inflows (3) Subterfuge (4) Splurge (5) Concoct
Q.24. (1) Dampening (2) Federal (3) Cooperating (4) Non-coperation (5) Combatting
Q.25. (1) Gradually (2) Socially (3) Favourable (4) Substantially (5) Sequentially
Q.26-30. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers
The Tata-Docomo dispute needs to be (26) in a manner that retains India’s and Tata’s reputation for
reliability and integrity. If this calls for giving retrospective effect to a rule change, that should be done.
When the trade-off is between the country’s credibility in the eyes of investors abroad and someone in the
government having to make a (27) call that, at a later date, runs the risk of being dubbed arbitrary, the
choice is for the government to find the courage to own up the decision, rather than let the nation suffer.
The London Court for International Arbitration has awarded the Japanese firm $1.17 billion in compensation
from Tata Sons. Even if Tata Sons can conceivably compensate Docomo from its assets abroad, without
either taking permission from the RBI or the government or making other shareholders suffer, it would still
mean (28) a rule that says, in effect, that Indian business should have access to foreign equity or debt but
not hybrid forms of capital.
In 2009, Docomo had bought 26.5% stake in Tata Teleservices for about $2.7 billion on the understanding
that if milestones were not reached in five years, Tata would enable Docomo to exit, either by finding a
buyer for Docomo’s stake at fair market value or by Tata acquiring those shares at half the original value
of the investment, whichever was higher. When Docomo decided to exit in April 2014, there was no taker
for the unprofitable operations. So, the Tata group sought RBI’s permission to pay out. However, a new set
of rules banned any exit by a foreign investor at an assured price. Both companies had signed the
contract at a time when there was no clear rule against options embedded in such (29).
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Neither the RBI nor the government wanted to take (30) for letting Tata pay at the prefixed price and
tossed the decision back and forth. This led to yet another loss for an Indian entity in international
arbitration. Clarifying a rule with retrospective effect to help an Indian company honour its commitment to
an external investor will attract no odium. The opposite is true.
Q.26. (1) explored (2) resolved (3) opened (4) close (5) found
Q.27. (1) censure (2) repugnance (3) judicious (4) prudently (5) thoughtless
Q.28. (1) circumventing (2) abiding (3) flouting (4) encouraging (5) detour
Q.29. (1) finance (2) arbitration (3) company (4) investment (5) hiring
Q.30. (1) credit (2) commitment (3) help (4) acquisition (5) responsibility
Q.31-35.In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers
Even as municipalities (31) with the problem of growing mounds of waste, electronic waste (e-waste) is
fast emerging as a big challenge. In initial efforts to address this, Guide Foundation for Development,
Hyderabad, has joined hands with Clean E-India, to try and implement safe collection and (32) methods.
Clean E-India initiative was jointly launched in April 2013 by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and
Attero, an asset management and recycling company to collect and responsibly recycle electronic waste
through an approach that integrates informal waste collectors (kabadiwallahs) into an organised network.
Hyderabad is part of the four Indian cities where the Initiative was launched. Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and
New Delhi are the other three.
The effort has found support from (33) electronics producers including Wipro, Samsung, Voltas, Acer,
Videocon, and Haier.
The foundation will implement safe and responsible waste collection and recycling of electronic and
electrical goods in Hyderabad, one of the biggest producer and Consumer of electronic gadgets in the
country.
It will simultaneously partner with informal sector institutions which include local scrap dealers and waste
collectors for proper Collection of e-waste from institutions and homes and (34) it reaches Attero’s recycling
facility in a responsible and safe manner. They are in the process of developing an online tracking system
to measure e-waste flows in the formal sector. They have also appointed six franchisees in the city and
are setting up collection centres at pre- identified schools and resident welfare associations. The workers
will be provided safety gears and would be (35) to work.
Hyderabad is yet to create an efficient and organised mechanism for responsible e-waste collection and
disposal. The partnership with GFFD will help drive the initiative forward. Attero is an electronics asset
management company and has the capability to extract pure metals from end of life products.
Q.31. (1) engage (2) grapple (3) immune (4) seize (5) dodge
Q.32. (1) disposal (2) remove (3) auctioning (4) retention (5) trading
Q.33. (1) nominating (2) leading (3) concealing (4) experiencing (5) digressing
Q.34. (1) endanger (2) provide (3) guard (4) suspect (5)ensure
Q.35. (1) compete (2) incapable (3) trained (4) followed (5) qualify
Q.36-40. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered these numbers
In his August 15 speech, Mr. Trump said he has changed his mind after seeing NATO’s new commitment
to fighting terrorism, expressed at the Warsaw Summit. “I had previously said that NATO was (36) because
it failed to deal adequately with terrorism; since my comments they have changed their policy and now
have a new division focused on terror threats,” Mr. Trump said.
The Obama administration’s policy appears conflicted, as it tries to walk a tight rope between “strength
and dialogue” with regard to Russia, amid the unending flux in strategic equations as all countries keep
their options open and often play one against the other. Russian influence in Iran, Iraq and Syria make it
an (37) partner in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) and Islamism. Russia is a key partner in the Iran
nuclear deal that both Ms. Clinton and Mr. Obama display as a key foreign policy success. America’s
support to Turkey after it shot down a Russian plane in November 2015 leading to tensions between the
two now appears distant as Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Mr. Putin discover a new
bonhomie and the Turkish government suspects U.S involvement in the recent (38) attempt. Meanwhile,
the U.S and Russia are coordinating efforts to hold the recent victories against the IS in Syria.
Simultaneously, the U.S. accuses Russia of not focussing its military operations against the IS and
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warns it against aggression against NATO partners. The Obama administration is “making clear to Russia
that we will not tolerate any type of aggression or (39) within NATO’s borders,” said Ben Rhodes, Deputy
National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications for President Obama, recently.
The public opinion in America sees Russia and Mr. Putin as hostile. According to a December 2015
Pew study, Americans’ views of Russia have deteriorated. In 2011, about half of Americans had a favourable
opinion of Russia, but in 2015, just 22 per cent expressed such sentiments, the study found.
But Mr. Trump is clear that Islamism is the bigger threat and Russia is an ally in the fight against
extremism. By constantly defining his campaign as a combat against Islamism, Mr. Trump is seeking to
turn public opinion in favour of his argument. But the view that America should not be trying to fight on
multiple fronts, that it must focus exclusively on Islamism and Islamist terrorism and therefore Russia is
good partner to have, is not an isolated Trumpian take. For instance, Republican Congressman Dana
Tyrone Rohrabacher from California, a critic of Mr. Trump until he won the nomination, has been a long-
time (40) of this argument.
Q.36. (1) current (2) new (3) modern (4) outdate (5) obsolete
Q.37. (1) additional (2) inessential (3) indispensable (4) freeloaded (5) basic
Q.38. (1) coup (2) deed (3) feat (4) exploit (5) revolution
Q.39. (1) surrender (2) retreat (3) regroup (4) intervention (5) attack
Q.40. (1) antagonist (2) proponent (3) detractor (4) foe (5) opponent
Q.41-45. Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to
form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Though the Common Man character in his cartoons was always silent, the intended message
was very loud and clear.
(B) If a picture is worth a thousand words, a cartoon is worth a thousand pictures
(C) One feels sad to read in the leading dailies that the legendary cartoonist RK Laxman is no
more.
(D) R.K.Laxman will always be remembered for his early morning dose of laughter.
(E) He always cared for the plight of common man through his immortal cartoons.
(F) His cartoons would bring a smile even on the faces of people who didn’t know to read or
were in a hurry.
(G) He embodied the hopes, aspirations and troubles of Indians for over half a century.
Q.41. Which of the following would be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(1) D (2) F (3) B (4) G (5) C
Q.42. Which of the following would be the LAST statement after rearrangement?
(1) G (2) B (3) A (4) E (5) D
Q.43. Which of the following would be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1) B (2) G (3) E (4) D (5) F
Q.44. Which of the following would be the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) A (3) B (4) E (5) D
Q.45. Which of the following would be the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) G (2) B (3) D (4) A (5) F
Q.46-50. Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form
a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Now there is hope for their restoration as the government has proposed to amend the
Municipal Act
(B) With legal documents not in place, the property often faces problems in land conversion
(C) Hundreds of heritage properties in the state are lying in a dilapidated condition for want of
funds to be restored.
(D) In most cases, it leads to infighting and dispute in the family
(E) Among the challenges that the heritage hotels face are that most of them are in the rural
areas and their titles are not clear as per the law.
(F) That would in times to come, benefit people who own forts, havelis and other heritage
structures, sans a clear title.
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Q.46. Which of the following would be the FOURTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) D (2)E (3) B (4) C (5) A
(1) C (2) F (3) E (4) B (5) D
(1) E (2) B (3) A (4) D (5) C
Q.49. Which of the following would be the SIXTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) B (2) A (3) F (4) C (5) D
(1) A (2) B (3) F (4) D (5) E
Q.51-55. Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a
meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Youngsters have started living in the virtual world.
(B) Such settings are meant for user privacy and must be thoroughly understood beforehand.
(C) They must understand that internet is not a space for sharing emotions.
(D) The first thing that must be kept in mind is to understand all the privacy rules and settings
and to activate them before operating any social site.
(E) By sharing their happiness, sadness, worries on social networking sites, children make
themselves more vulnerable to crimes.
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.54. Which of the following would be the LAST statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.56-60. Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and (H) in the proper sequence
to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) that one is required to be a resident of a constituency from where one intends to vote. This implies
that one can vote from wherever one is staying.
(B) However, members of the Armed Forces are not permitted to do so.
(C) As a citizen, one can register as a voter at the place where one is ordinarily a resident and actively
participates in the democratic process for all elections.
(D) In 2008, the Election Commission ruled that for a serviceman to be considered an ‘ordinary resident’
of a constituency,
(E) Interestingly, the Representation of the People Act, 1950, while amplifying on the term ‘ordinary
resident’ does not specify any minimum period
(F) He needed be posted there for three years and be accompanied by his family.
(G) They can only vote from their ‘native place’, as registered when they joined the service.
(H) They cannot vote from their place of posting, which, incidentally, was permitted till 197(2)
(1) A (2) H (3) D (4) B (5) F
Q.57. Which of the following would be the SEVENTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) G (3) A (4) D (5) E
(1) F (2) E (3)H (4) D (5) A
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(1) G (2) F (3)B (4) D (5) H
(1) B (2) D (3) G (4) A (5) C
Q.61-70. Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the
sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark your answer as (5).
Q.61. Under the new rules, election officers and the online registration systems (1)/ will no longer accept an
application from a voter (2)/ asking to be added on an electoral list until the person specify (3)/ whether
he or she has voted or been on a voter list elsewhere (4)/ No error (5)
Q.62. The forthcoming government (1)/ should learn from the past mistakes (2)/ and challenges and should
give momentum (3)/ to the cycle of growth (4)/ No error (5)
Q.63. The strengthen of the foundation of the memorial (1)/ is almost done (2)/ and cracks are being repaired
(3)/ as restoration of the structure is progressing rapidly (4)/ No error (5)
Q.64. Much like construction workers (1)/ builders in the city are also worry a lot (2)/ due to the skyrocketing
prices (3)/ of construction material (4)/ No error (5)
Q.65. Much roads in the city (1)/ are nowadays being repaired (2)/ during the peak traffic hours (3)/ leading to
prolonged congestion (4)/ No error (5)
Q.66. Accountability for military (1)/ misdeeds during counter-insurgency (2)/ operations is undoubtedly a (3)/
great challenge to the Indian state (4)/. No error (5)
Q.67. The company has make (1)/ changes to its existing late-stay (2)/ policy, refraining its employees (3)/
from working late in the day (4)/. No error (5)
Q.68. Britain will next year have its own (1)/ space-weather centre for predicting the arrival (2)/ of solar
‘superstorms” that can trigger electricity blackouts (3)/ beneath cities and knock out GPS satellites (4)/
. No error (5)
Q.69. The National Skill Development Council (1)/ is planning an assessment (2)/ platform to test the skills of
youth and (3)/ recommend jobs he is qualified for (4)/. No error (5)
Q.70. Being unemployable means that a (1)/ job-seeker does not possess the prerequisite (2)/ soft skills and
qualities that a specific job (3)/ demands, inspite of being technically proficiency (4)/. No error (5)
Q.71-80. Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the
sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark your answer as (5).
Q.71. PMEAC has expressed its (1)/ opposition view to the proposal of one (2)/ PSU buying shares of others
(3)/ to help government raising funds (4)/ No error (5)/
Q.72. After completing my B tech I joined (1)/ a job in private sector, it was than (2)/ when I first thought (3)/ of
preparing for Civil Services (4)/ No error (5)/
Q.73. The entire organization’s (1)/ growth, profits or (2)/ losses are shaped by the (3)/ decisions its core
people take (4)/ No error (5)/
Q.74. The experiences of successful organization (1)/ reveals that the information technology in business (2)/
is essential to complete (3)/ successfully in the global market place (4)/ No error (5)/
Q.75. He deserves a reward (1)/ because he managed to complete(2)/ the assignment 3)/ despite many
difficulties (4)/ No error (5)
Q.76. Research scholars city will have to be carefully (1)/ while writing their PhD thesis and dissertations (2)/
as authorities tired of plagiarism have decided to use software (3)/ that can trace any plagiarized work
(4)/ No error (5)
Q.77. Though, the traditional harvest festival (1)/ is celebrated enthusiastically (2)/ people are reluctant to use
earthen pots (3)/ not only during the festive season (4)/ No error (5)
Q.78. Forest officials chasing the man-eater tigress (1)/ found some pugmarks but could not confirm (2)/
whether she belonged (3)/ to the tigress they were chasing (4)/ No error (5)
Q.79. The city is flood with tourists, (1)/ be that at monuments, for wildlife tourism or adventure tourism (2)/
but sighting a foreign tourist is a rarity nowadays (3)/ in the burgeoning number of domestic tourists (4)/
No error (5)
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Q.80. Canada is a good investment destination (1)/ as it is investor-friendly (2)/ and has a stable (3)/ economic
and political climate.(4)/ No error (5)
Q.81-90. Which of the Phrases(1), (2) (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrases printed
in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no
correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
Q.81. Progress in the peace process has create ground for a consensus in Nepal
(1) Have create grounds (2) Had creating grounds (3) Had create grounds
(4) Has created grounds (5) No Correction Required
Q.82. The suspects could not be arrested as they had obtained stay from the court.
(1) Could not become arrest (2) Could not being arrest (3) Could not be arresting
(4) Could not been arrests (5) No Correction Required
Q.83. The students were upset in poor infrastructure of the college.
(1) Upset of (2) Upset with (3) Upset at
(4) Upset behind (5) No Correction Required
Q.84. The city has shown improvement in the basic amenities such like drinking water , electricity supply and
cooking fuel.
(1) Such as (2) Such for (3) As such
(4) For as such (5) No Correction Required
Q.85. The meetings were marked by candid exchange of views and sharing of information about the regional
environment.
(1) By marked (2) Marks by (3) Mark by
(4) Marking by (5) No Correction Required
Q.86. Students, nowadays, must respond to changing conditions quickly more than ever before.
(1) Change condition quickly (2) Changing conditions more quickly
(3) Changes conditions quicker more (4) Changed conditions more quickly
(5) No correction required
Q.87. The depreciation of the rupee over the dollar is something that the government needs to fix on an urgent
basis
(1) Against the dollar (2) Across the dollar (3) Under the dollar
(4) For the dollar (5) No correction required
Q.88. Washing and cleaning, a vital function in hospitals to prevent infections, has mostly been abandoned at
many institutions.
(1) Has been most abandoning (2) Have been most abandon (3) Had abandon mostly
(4) Has been most abandon (5) No correction required
Q.89. In times of economic uncertainty, investors are routine advisory to hold on to cash
(1) Has advisory routine (2) Are routinely advised (3) Have advised routinely
(4) Is advised routine as (5) No correction required
Q.90. The delay in taking action adds to the already prevail confuse and political uncertainty in the country
(1) Prevailed confuse already (2) Prevails confused already
(3) Prevailing already confuses (4) Already prevailing confusion
Q.91-100. Which of the Phrases(1), (2) (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrases printed
in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct . If the sentence is correct as it is given and
no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
Q.91. Life is a long journey formed by a group of small journeys and every race begin with first step.
(1) every race began with first steps (2) every race begins with first step
(3) each race begin with first steps (4) every race begins with stepping
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Q.92. He will have the power to seek terror - related information from any central agency including intelligence
units of the CBI.
(1) Would have the power to seek terror-related
(2) Would have given the power to seek terror- related
(3) Will have the power to seeking terror - related
(4) Will have been the power to seek terror-related
Q.93. The Minister has been written letter to Chief Minister of all states to join hands with the railways and
the local civic body.
(1) has written a letter to Chief Minister with all states
(2) has written letter to Chief Ministers of all states
(3) has written a letter to Chief Minister of all states
(4) had been written a letter to Chief Ministers to all states
Q.94. If I shall pass this examination, my mother will be very happy.
(1) Will pass (2) Pass (3) Would pass
(4) Should pass (5) No correction required
Q.95. Increased productivity necessary reflects greater efforts made by the employees.
(1) Increase in productivity necessary (2) Increased productivity is necessary
(3) Increased productivity necessarily (4) Increased productivity necessary
Q.96. The 58-year old vocalist breath last in the hospital.
(1) Took breathe last (2) breathe taken (3) Breathed last breath
(4) breathed his last (5) No correction required.
Q.97. The book is having schedule of release in the first week of next month.
(1) of the schedule (2) scheduled for (3) has scheduled
(4) obtaining schedule of (5) No correction required.
Q.98. There were many terrorists waiting across the border to infiltrate into India.
(1) Filter in India (2) Infiltrate in India (3) Filtrate India
(4) Filter India (5) No correction required.
Q.99. The two departments are at log heads over the cancellation of licences of new telecom operators.
(1) heads at logs (2) logged head (3) At logger heads
(4) In logger heads (5) No correction required.
Q.100. Harsher pictorial warnings will become in for chewing tobacco.
(1) be brought in (2) be given (3) become fashion
(4) be coming in (5) No correction required.
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Q.1.(1) (Answer lies in the mid of the third para.) cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Q.2.(3) (Answer lies in the mid of the second para.) Q.25.(4) For other options :
Q.3.(5) (Answer is given in the starting of the first Favourable(Adj)-Approving
para.)
Gradually(Adv)-Slowly
Q.4.(5) (Answer lies at last of the first para.)
Q.5.(3) (Answer lies in the starting of the 2nd para.) Q.26.(2) resolved
Q.6.(4) (Answer lies in the starting of the first para.) For other options :
Q.7.(3) Explored (V)- investigate; survey
Q.8.(5) (All other options are the antonyms of the Q.27.(3) judicious
given words.) For other options :
Q.9.(5) (All other options are the synonyms of the
Repugnance (N)- aversion
given word.)
Q.10.(5) (All other options are the synonyms of the Prudently (ADV)- with due consideration
given word.) Q.28.(1) circumventing
Q.11.(1) For other options :
Q.12.(1) Answer is given in the mid of the 2 nd Flouting (V)- show contempt for
paragraph
Detour (N)- indirect course
Q.13.(3) Answer is given in the mid of the 1 st
paragraph Q.29.(4) investment
Q.14.(4) The correct statement is given in the last line For other options :
of 1st paragraph Arbitration (N) - settlement of dispute
Q.15.(1) Answer is given in the 1st paragraph of the Q.30.(5) responsibility
passage.
For other options :
The Supreme Court has once again made it
clear that the government cannot insist on Acquisition (N) - obtaining or receiving
the possession of an ‘Aadhaar’ card Q.31.(2) For other options :
Q.16.(1) Answer is given in the starting of the passage Immune (adj)- safe
Q.17.(3) Consent = approval Dodge (v)- avoid
Jeopardise = to endanger
Q.18.(1) Endow = to give
Auctioning (v)- selling
Leverage = freedom
Q.19.(1) Dreaded = fearsome Retention (n)- keeping
Tout = to publicise Q.33.(2) For other options :
Q.20.(1) Halt = end Nominating (v)- designating
Quell = defeat Concealing (v)- hiding
Q.21.(3) For other options : Digressing (v)- moving away from the right
Calculation(N)-Computation path
Undermined(V)-Subvert Q.34.(5) For other options :
Q.22.(3) For other options : Endanger (v)- risk
Surplus(noun)-excess Q.35.(3)
Physical(adj)-bodily Q.36.(5) For other options :
Q.23.(2) For other options : Current (Adj.) - Latest
Subterfuge(N)-Deceit Outdate (Adj.) - Old
Splurge(V)- spend (m oney) freely or
extravagantly Additional (Adj.) - Extra
Q.24.(5) For other options : Inessential (Adj.) - Not Required
Federal(adj)-confederate Q.38.(1) For other options :
non-coperation(noun)-failure or refusal to Deed (Verb) - Actions
Feat (Noun) - Achievement
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Q.39.(4) For other options : Q.72.(2) ‘then’ should be used in place of 'than'
Surrender (Verb) - Accepting defeat because than is used in case of comparative
degree.
Retreat (Verb) - Running away from the
enemy Q.73.(5)
Q.40.(2) For other options : Q.74.(2) ‘reveal’ should be used in place of reveals
Antagonist (Noun) - Enemy because experiences’ is plural subject so
For (Noun) - Adversary verb should be plural.
Q.41.(4) Q.42.(2) Q.43.(3) Q.75.(5) No error
Q.44.(1)
Q.45.(3) The arrangement would be CGEADFB. The Q.76.(1) ‘Careful’ should replace ‘carefully’ – an
paragraph describes the contribution of R. K. adjective is to be used.
Laxman, as a cartoonist. Q.77.(4) ‘Even’ should replace ‘only’- ‘Not even’
Q.46.(2) Q.47.(1) Q.48.(3) means ‘not also’
Q.49.(5)
Q.50.(3) The arrangement would be CAFEBD The Q.78.(3) ‘It’ should replace ‘she’- pronoun used here
paragraph is about government’s proposal to should correspond to ‘pugmarks’
amend the Municipal Act to restore heritage Q.79.(1) ‘Is flooded’ should be used – ‘Present
sites. indefinite’ tense is to be used.
Q.51.(5) Q.52.(4) Q.53.(1)
Q.54.(2) Q.80.(5)
Q.55.(3) The arrangement would be ACEDB. The Q.81.(4) After ‘has’ third form of verb is to be used.
paragraph mentions the precaution youngsters Q.82.(5) After ‘could not be’,‘arrested’ is to be used
should take in order to stay safe, in the virtual Q.83.(2) ‘upset’ is followed by with.
world. Q.84.(1) ‘Such as’ is used to give example.
Q.56.(1) Q.57.(4) Q.58.(2) Q.85.(5) ‘Marked by’ means indicated.
Q.59.(3) Q.86.(1) ‘Careful’ should replace ‘carefully’ – an
Q.60.(5) The arrangement would be CEABGHDF. The adjective is to be used.
paragraph discusses various aspects of voting Q.87.(4) ‘Even’ should replace ‘only’- ‘Not even’
by armed forces, in elections. means ‘not also’
Q.61.(3) ‘Specifies’ should replace ‘specify’- first Q.88.(3) ‘It’ should replace ‘she’- pronoun used here
form of verb is used corresponding to ‘the should correspond to ‘pugmarks’
person’ Q.89.(1) ‘Is flooded’ should be used – ‘Present
indefinite’ tense is to be used.
Q.62.(5)
Q.90.(5)
Q.63.(1) ‘Strengthening’ should replace Q.91.(2) 'every race begins with first step' should be
‘strengthen’- a gerund is to be used. used in place of 'every race begin with first
Q.64.(2) ‘Worried’ should replace ‘worry’ – which step' because every/each takes singular form
would serve as an adjective. of verb.
Q.92.(5)
Q.65.(1) ‘Many’ should replace ‘much’ – ‘much’ is Q.93.(2) 'has written letter to Chief Ministers of all
used for uncountable nouns whereas ‘roads’ states' should be used in place of 'has been
is a countable noun. written to Chief Minister of all states;
Q.66.(5) No error because the sentence is in active voice.
Q.94.(2) 'Pass' should be used in place of 'shall pass'
Q.67.(1) Use ‘made’ instead of ‘make’. because after any conjunction future tense
Q.68.(4) Use ‘across’ in place of ‘beneath’. is not used.
Q.95.(3) 'Increased productivity, necessarily 'should
Q.69.(4) Use ‘they are’ instead of ‘he is’. be used in place of 'Increased productivity
Q.70.(4) The correct word to be used here is necessary because here adverb
‘proficient’. (necessarily) is required.
Q.96.(4) Q.97.(2) Q.98.(5) Q.99.(3) Q.100.(1)
Q.71.(4) ‘in’ should be used between government and
raising.
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