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FILLERS HANDOUT
1. Few politicians have teams to spot false statements about them online, or to fight
back before it ____________.
1) Advance 2) Increase 3) Reached 4) Spreads 5) Sweeping
2. The economic ___________ sustained during a bruising 19 month trade war will
not be easy to make up.
1) Loses 2) Losses 3) Defeat 4) Success 5) Achievement

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3. The University of Mysore has _________ grand plans for its historic 100th convocation
in 2020.
1) Initiation 2) Initiate 3) Initiating 4) Initiated 5) Initiates
4. A volcanic ___________ is an awesome display of the Earth’s power.
1) Rupture 2) Erupted 3) Eruption 4) Discharge 5) vomit
5.
1) Expedite
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Supreme Court forms committee on _________ disposal of rape cases across country.
2) Expedited 3) Expeditious 4) Expediting 5) Expedites
6. One of the most _______________ writers about myth from a psychological standpoint
was Sigmund Freud.

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1) Celebrating 2) Celebrated 3) Fame 4) Notorious 5) Unknown
Several thinkers have argued convincingly for a mythological dimension to all
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science.
1) Altercate 2) Contending 3) Disputes 4) Argued 5) Ignored
8. Egyptian temples were built for the official worship of the gods and _______ of
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pharaohs in ancient Egypt.

1) Commemoration 2) Celebrate 3) Dishonour
4) Immortalize 5) Observation
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9. An eclipse ______________ when three celestial objects become aligned.
1) Take place 2) Shows 3) Occurs 4) Arisen 5) Developing
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10. The Moon _________ in its orbit around Earth passes through Earth's shadow.
1) Circled 2) Went around 3) Revolving 4) Turned around5) Moved
11. In 1967, the World Health Organization (WHO) began a global ___________program
against smallpox, and in 1980 the disease was officially declared eradicated.
1) guilt 2) vaccination 3) healthy 4) disease 5) help
12. In practical farming, the use of composted plant residues must be _______________
to the use of fresh residues.
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1) Comparing 2) Compared 3) Compares 4) Compare 5) Comparison
13. Many _________ problems have been solved by artificial intelligence programs.
1) Diverse 2) Several 3) Variety 4) Diverge 5) Types
14. Kim Dae-Jung was ____________ president of South Korea, the first opposition
leader in that country's history to win that position.
1) Selected 2) Elected 3) Made 4) Appointed 5) Taken
15. The Wealth of Nations is essentially a book about economic development and the
policies that can either promote or ______________ it.
1) Preventing 2) Blocked 3) Hinder 4) Advance 5) Allowing
16. Astronomy was ____________ in India for calendrical purposes to set the times for
both practical and religious tasks.
1) Studied 2) Learnt 3) Reading 4) Ignoring 5) Refreshing
17. Cray was deeply involved in every aspect of __________ the computers that his
companies built.
1) Creation 2) Creativity 3) Creates 4) Creating 5) Creatively

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18. Social networking services _____________ as a significant online phenomenon in

the 2000s.
1) Develop 2) Arrived 3) Left 4) Emerged 5) Spurting
19. Some police vehicles have been __________ from military vehicles.
1) Adapted 2) Adopted 3) Adept 4) Adopting 5) Adaptability
20. Scenes from the film had to be ………….. before it was released.
1) Censured 2) Censored 3) Curtail 4) Sensor 5) Censer
21. Based on the newspaper reports, we can conclude that many accidents are ______by
reckless driving.
1) Began 2) Caused 3) Created 4) Made 5) Causing

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22. She is capable of __________ this work within the stipulated period.
1) Accomplish 2) Fulfilled 3) Doing 4) Producing 5) Pass
23. Dynamite established Nobel’s ____________worldwide and was soon put to use in
blasting tunnels, cutting canals, and building railways and roads.
1) care 2) differ 3) fame 4) glorious 5) great
24.
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Martin Luther King gave speeches to ___________African Americans to protest
without using violence.
1) endurance 2) grief 3) projected 4)encourage 5) spread
25.

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The main reason small businesses can’t _____________ up with the behemoths is
economies of scale.
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1) Make 2) Getting 3) Maintained 4) Keep 5) Control
26. Climate change is notoriously hard to communicate, since it will____________ the
Earth in a million different ways all at once.
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1) Changed 2) Converts 3) Alter 4) Developing 5) Remodel

27. The strike ___________ unions' strategy of advocating not just for their members
but also for better resources for schools.
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1) Exhibit 2) Reveal 3) Showcased 4) Signifying 5) Disclosure
28. The vice president had ___________ most of his career trying to lift the restraints
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on presidential authority.
1) Gave 2) Allocate 3) Contribute 4) Received 5) spent
29. The near-decade of resurgent hiring more than ___________the 8.7 million jobs
wiped out in the recession that came just before.
1) recovered 2) regained 3) recouped 4) recruited 5) restored
30. Governments have _________trillions of dollars in desperate effort to limit the
damage.
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1) promised 2) Vowed 3) assumed 4) Assured 5) Sworn
31. Many of these countries have suffered through years of conflicts that have
damaged their health systems, ___________their economies and displaced millions
of people.
1) ravaged 2) Damaged 3) Collapsed 4) Devasted 5) sustained
32. Viruses must ___________ living cells to replicate and spread. When the coronavirus
finds a suitable cell, it injects a strand of RNA that contains the entire coronavirus
genome.
1) invite 2) Seize 3) Invade 4) Hijack 5) control
33. The __________ of the aircrash could have been avoided if more safety __________
had been taken.
1) Sad event, preservers 2) disaster, reservations
3) scientist, measures
4) tragedy, precautions 5) aftermath, steps.

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34. The newspaper accused the politician of _________ for making promises he knew
he could not __________.
1) Revulsion, condone 2) liability, improve 3) impunity, reprise
4) hypocrisy, fulfill 5) forgery, overcome
35. The studies of the children were _____________ and ______________ was the result
of it.
1) Neglected, ignorance 2) interrupted, incongruence
3) off tracked, alienation 4) instructed, genius 5) ignored, negligence
36. The intention of the internet was not to ________democracy, but it's becoming

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___that's exactly what it's doing.
1) broaden, exist 2) strengthen, among
3) separate, through 4) said, taught 5) threaten, clear
37. The most vulnerable communities should be ______in a solution that can _____with
Silicon Valley.
1) involved, coexist
ha 2) interest, existed
3) evolve, accommodated 4) treat, coincide 5) developed, willing
38. Social scientists _____a variety of tools to study how trusting, and how trustworthy,
people___.

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1) have, are 2) has, is 3) had, was 4) is, were 5) are, are
39. Reserve Bank has _____the household income limits for ______of Non-Banking
Financial Companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) from 1 lakh to
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1.25 lakh rupees.

1) evolved, lenders 2) improved, bankers 3) instruct, banks
4) analyses, income 5) increased, borrowers
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40. The government has decided to ________one lakh tonnes of onion to ________price
rise in the market.
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1) approach, announce 2) consider, increase 3) import, control

4) enhance, organized 5) attract, deliver
41. Extensive nation-wide consultations should be ______on the new GST return system
to be _________from the next financial year.
1) held, launched 2) trusted, influence 3) crashed, trust
4) receive, declare 5) managed, interact
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42. The government has taken __________steps to boost rural and
agriculture___________.
1) various, sectors 2) vast, areas 3) variety, products
4) danger, fields 5) similar, places
43. Empowering consumers with rights is __________in improving __________of water
supply
1) essential, quality 2) collude, adding 3) abnormal, scarcity
4) evidence, incase 5) supplement, zeal
44. The citizenry’s distrust in institutions and lack of ________in the government
have ________a prolonged slowdown
1) communicate, terminate 2) confidence, caused
3) collaboration, counted 4) achieved, immersed
5) determination, examined

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45. Alignments of celestial objects __________that they may be ___________in large-

scale structures.
1) assorted, dealt 2) suggest, embedded 3) invent, intricate
4) distant, prevent 5) discover, spoil
46. Most young children are highly conformist and will ______________ a classmate
whose appearance or manners are ________________.
1) Ostracise, conventional 2) emulate, different
3) shun, unusual 4) deride, ordinary 5) choose, deriding
47. There was a ____________ all about the palace, and the __________ concerned the

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security guards.
1) Gift, distribution 2) silence, quiet 3) tranquil, temper
4) feast, circulation 5) commotion, quiet
48. Facebook and Twitter have ________adopted opposing strategies in how to
________political advertising.
1) initial, harm
ha 2) Adhere, delicate 3) recently, handle
4) annex, weaken 5) indict, pioneer
49. A proclamation of President’s Rule may be __________by the President at any time

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by a ___________ proclamation.
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1) revoked, subsequent 2) ostensibly, defunct 3) comprehend, continue
4) reprieve, clumsy 5) think, actively
50. The RBI said that banks should ___________to formulate and adopt a ___________
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compensation policy covering all their employees and conduct annual reviews.
1) continue, comprehensive 2) closed, accomplishment
3) perfect, revise 4) alliance, caliber 5) ecstatic, fitful
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Direction (51-75) :In each question below an incomplete statement followed by
two fillers is given. From among the fillers pick up the one which can meaningfully
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complete the sentence.

51. The day before yesterday, Ram and Syam went for a walk. _________ he collapsed
on the way.
A) Because Syam felt very weak
B) Because Syam had a heart problem.
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
C
52. A car driving at breakneck speed hit a number of pedestrians. _______, some
others were injured
A) Even some were killed
B) While some others were injured severely
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
53. The elections took place peacefully, ________ .
A) But while at some places there was violence and booth capturing
B) Though at some places violent clashes took place and the poll staff were injured
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
54. The story base of the movie was good, ________ it drew a large crowd.
A) the musical score was excellent
B) and the director’s direction being good
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B

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55. As the gathering listened to him with great attention, hardly had he completed
his speech, ________
A) there was thunderous applause from them
B) when there was thunderous applause from them.
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
56. The government made the Aadhar card compulsory for any transaction, __________
A) If the court has rejected it
B) but the court has rejected it
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B

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57. Wherever he goes, the people there honour him. They hold him in _________ .
A) high esteem B) and honour him
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
58. _______________ he walked all the way to the railway station, very far from his
home.

1) Only A
ha
A) Though the day was cool and comfortable B) The day was very hot, however,
2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
59. He could not understand this simple point, ________
A) Even being clever
B) But being clever

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1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
60. He told me that _______________
A) There are twenty people waiting for him
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B) There have been twenty people waiting for him.

1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
61. Rohini as well as Narmada ______________
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A) Has done well in the exam B) Neither have done well in the exam
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
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62. __________ he beat all the competitors in the running race.

A) But he was fat
B) In spite of being fat
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
63. The children in the orphanage became sick and threw up the food. __________
A) This was due to the unhygienic food served there B) The warden did not bother
C
about the quality of food served.
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
64. _______________, but he attended the exam.
A) He was ill
B) Though he was ill
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
65. They consulted him, ___________
A) But he okayed their proposal
B) And he okayed their proposal
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Either A or B 4) Both A and B 5) Neither A nor B
66. ____________ the students went on a picnic to the nearby hill resort.
A) Being a holiday
B) Though they got a holiday
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B

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67. Jyothirao Phule was a remarkable social activist. ______________

A) In spite of he is a social reformer
B) Besides, he was a gifted writer.
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
68. The train had a disastrous accident. ______________
A) Surprisingly, however, none was seriously injured
B) It was their great fortune
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
69. In the end, he agreed to the proposal. _________
A) And it satisfied all of them

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B) It made all of them sad
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
70. Indians’ lack of punctuality is notorious ___________, though it ________
A) surprises all foreigners
B) but it causes no surprise to Indians

71.
1) Only A
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2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
He is a celebrity, ________________
A) Yet he is humble
B) Though he is humble

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1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
Many that ate the food at the restaurant took ill. _______________
d
A) The management did not pay proper attention to hygiene
B) The waiters were careless too.
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
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73. The teacher was very cruel and punished the students mercilessly for no reason.
____________
A) The students liked the teacher a lot
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B) They liked to attend his classes
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
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74. There is a lot of corruption in India at every level. _______________

A) So, it can be easily be rooted out
B) It is very difficult to root it out.
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
75. The British were able to rule India for more than 2 centuries. The reason was __
A) Indian kings lacked unity
B) The British had advanced methods of warfare
C
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Both A and B 4) Either A or B 5) Neither A nor B
Directions (76-100): In the questions given below a sentence(s) is given with two
blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three
words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will
perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and
meaningful.
76. Since Independence, the challenge of building an efficient higher education system
……………. inadequate government funding has ……………… poor quality,
increasing privatisation and politicisation.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
A. of D. means
B. with E. meaning
C. by F. meant
1) A-E, C-F and B-D 2) A-C, B-D and B-F 3) B-F only
4) B-E and C-D 5) A-D and C-D

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77. If nations do not mount a/an ………………… response against climate change,
average global temperatures, which have already crossed 1°C, are ……………….
to cross the 1.5°C mark around 2040.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
A. arduous D. likely
B. strenuous E. limit
C. feeble F. rarely
1) B-D and B-E 2) C-E and C-F 3) A-D and B-D

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4) A-E, B-D and C-F 5) A-E, B-E, B-F and A-F
78. A forecast of a below average monsoon in 2019, after last year’s ……………….
rainfall that flooded Kerala and crippled agriculture in eastern and western States,
is a cause for………………...
COLUMN I COLUMN II
A. predict
ha D. worry
B. irregular E. worried
C. erratic F. tense
1) B-D and C-D

E 2) B-E and C-E 3) C-F

d
4) B-F and C-D 5) C-D
79. Foreign investors appear to have rediscovered India. The ……………… of foreign
capital into India’s stock market in the month of March hit a high of $4.89 billion,
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the biggest foreign inflow into Indian stocks ………….. February 2012.
COLUMN 1 COLUMN II
A. outflow D. since
C
B. inflow E. for
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C. inward F. within
1) A-E 2) A-D and B-D 3) A-E and C-F 4) C-E 5) B-D
80. Even as the common man ………………. with skyrocketing fuel prices, the Ministry
of Petroleum and Natural Gas continues to chase its ambitious targets based on
……………….. plans and questionable technologies.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
C
A. close D. ambiguous
B. struggle E. ambiguity
C. grapples F. perplex
1) A-E 2) A-F 3) A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F 4) C-D 5) C-F
81. An important positive influence that women ………………… to is that they are
more committed to …………………. peace and harmony in society at various levels.
COULMN I COLUMN II
A. point D. maintains
B. pointing E. maintaining
C. points F. maintenance
1) A-D and C-D 2) A-E and B-D 3) A-E
4) B-E, B-F, C-E and C-F 5) C-D, C-F

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82. With increasing recognition of the ………………… of women’s empowerment in

villages, several efforts are being made in this direction. There are often selective
efforts with limited objectives, yet these have impacts beyond their ………………..
aims.
COLUMN I COLUMN II
A. degrade D. unlimited
B. important E. limited
C. importance F. limits
1) A-E, C-F and B-D 2) C-E only 3) A-F only

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4) B-E only 5) A-D and C-D
83. Once women start coming out of their narrow household …………………….. to
meet regularly as a collective and discuss wider village issues, then …………………..
for their wider role in village development also open up and a much broader
impact can be possible.
COULMN I
A. obstruct
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D. hinders
B. restricts E. avenues
C. constraints
1) B-D and B-E

E F. street
2) C-E only 3) A-D only
d
4) A-E, B-D and C-F 5) A-E, B-E, B-F and A-F
84. Dehumanisation is very much a part of historical reality ever …………… the
emergence of private property; humane policies are ………………… by injustice,
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exploitation and oppression.

COULMN I COLUMN II
A. for D. thwarted
C
B. since E. defeating
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C. with F. assist
1) A-D and B-F 2) B-E 3) C-F
4) B-D 5) C-D
85. A puzzling question is why do tribals, who for centuries have been self-sufficient
and have …………………………. their own socio-cultural systems without external
……………………, now need protection, sympathy and aid.
COULMN I COLUMN II
C
A. control D. intervention
B. managed E. involving
C. catapult F. mediate
1) B-D only 2) A-E and C-E 3) A-F only
4) C-D and C-F 5) B-F only
86. Generation Gap ............. when there is a considerable difference of age (an
entire generation) ......................... two people.
Column I Column II
A. form D. between
B. occurs E. with
C. create F. inside
1) A-E 2) A-F and C-E 3) A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F
4) B-D 5) C-F and B-E

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87. While generation gap is usually a …………………. of conflict between the children
and their parents, it is ………………… an interesting concept.
Column I Column II
A. cause D. amaze
B. terrible E. more
C. points F. actually
1) A-F 2) B-D 3) C-E 4) C-D 5) A-D and B-F
88. Money is the most basic requirement of life without which one cannot ………………
his basic needs and requirements of the daily…………………..
Column I Column II

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A. desire D. routine
B. made E. present
C. fulfil F. working
1) B-D 2) A-F and B-D 3) C-E and C-F 4) C-D 5) A-E
89.
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A good leader ………………. to understand the strengths and weaknesses of people
in his team as well as their situation in order to bring …………….. the best in
them.
Column I Column II
A. tries

E D. in
d
B. helped E. out
C. manage F. within
1) A-E 2) A-F 3) A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F 4) C-E 5) C-F
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90. No matter how close you are to your team and how much you ……………………. a
two-way communication, those who look up to you often make you sit on a pedestal
and this can lead to a ……………… of isolation.
C
Column I Column II
A. enthusiasm D. sense
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B. encourage E. freedom
C. pamper F. assure
1) A-F 2) B-D 3) C-E 4) C-D 5) A-D and B-F
91. Earlier, newspapers were ………………….. with only news details, but currently
they contain news and views about various subjects, covering ………………….
everything.
Column I Column II
C
A. published D. since
B. creation E. more
C. print F. almost
1) B-D 2) A-F and B-D, 3) C-E and C-F
4) B-E 5) A-F
92. In this modern time, when people do not have time to ……………… about things
other than their job, Newspapers let them know …………… days and dates of the
fairs, festival, occasions, cultural events, etc.
Column I Column II
A. calculate D. about
B. know E. with
C. prediction F. among
1) A-F 2) B-D 3) C-E 4) C-D 5) A-D and B-F

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93. Private banks have their own call centres that are ……………….. towards answering
the queries of the customers, ………………… to their complaints and taking service
requests.
Column I Column II
A. educates D. adhering
B. high lightened E. ignoring
C. dedicated F. upholds
1) A-E 2) A-F 3) A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F 4) C-D 5) C-F
94. Scientists have been trying to ……………… evidences to figure out whether life

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has ever existed on Mars or is it inhabited with people presently or if there is any
……………….. of life on Mars in the future.
Column I Column II
A. collate D. figure
B. separation
C. culminate
ha E. predict
F. possibility
1) B-D 2) A-F and B-D 3) C-E and C-F

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4) B-E 5) A-F

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While the scientists keep sending spacecrafts and rovers on Mars to ……………….
d
their research, I often dream about going to the planet to understand if there are
any people living there and ……………………. life is actually possible on this planet
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or not.
Column I Column II
A. induces D. whether
C
B. conduct E. weather
C. curb F. rather
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1) A-F 2) B-D 3) C-E 4) C-D 5) A-D and B-F

96. A perceptible process of transformation has ………………. in education, away from
a lecture based ………………… approach and towards adaptable, flexible modes of
learning and teaching.
Column I Column II
A. develop D. didactic
C
B. introduce E. information
C. begun F. improving
1) A-E 2) A-F 3) A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F 4) C-D 5) C-F
97. Educational reforms can play an important role in …………………. violence against
women by increasing school safety, by empowering women through education,
and by ………………… better attitudes and practices among students about women’s
human rights.
Column I Column II
A. intercepting D. promoting
B. preventing E. revise
C. endangering F. editing
1) B-D 2) A-F and B-D 3) C-E and C-F 4) B-E 5) A-E

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98. Violence against women and girls is related to their ………………. of power and
control, as well as to the social norms that prescribe men and women’s roles in
society and ……………. abuse.
Column I Column II
A. lack D.condone
B. hinder E. overlook
C. ability F. regret
1) A-E 2) B-D 3) C-E 4) C-F 5) A-D and A-E
99. Women Education is necessary because if a woman is educated she would be

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able to …………… herself for her rights, fight against discrimination, able to take
decision concerning herself, …………….. to economic growth of nation, will be
able to face all scientific and technological changes and will participate in world
politics.
Column I Column II
A. introduce
ha D. contribute
B. empower E. distribute
C. encouraged F. produce

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1) A-E 2) B-F

E 3) A-E, A-F, C-E and C-F 4) B-D 5) C-F

Globalisation and the Internet ……………. changed every aspect of the tourism
d
and leisure industry – from marketing and communication channels …………..
booking and hospitality services.
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Column I Column II
A. have D. in
B. has E. to
C
C. had F. for
1) B-D 2) A-F and B-D 3) C-E and C-F 4) B-E 5) A-E
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Direction (101-110) : In this question two sentences (I) and (II) are given. Each
sentence. (I) and (II). has a blank in it. Against each five options are suggested.
Out of these only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. Mark
that option as your answer.
101. I. He was disappointed because despite his _____efforts he could not keep the
family together.
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II. Marketing Research plays a very significant role in identifying the needs of
customers and meeting them in_possible ways.
1) best 2) only 3) regular 4) immense 5) all
102. I. It is said that the main reason for corruption being prevalent in many countries
is_____of implementation of the rules and laws.
II. He is an extremely talented singer but for_____of resources he had to struggle
in the industry for a very long time
1) shortage 2) because 3) lack 4) availability 5) need
103. I. Fish is the most economical source of animal_____and an important health food
in many parts of the country
II. Most research confirms that the body’s use of___increases with aerobic exercise.
especially during high intensity and long duration activity.
1) product 2) protein 3) muscles 4) calories 5) breeding

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104. I. In order to save time it is important to jot down the___that need to be done in a
single day against the time that should be allocated to each of them.
II. Most of the times he was found on the school ground as he was involved in a
number of________and most of them were related to sports
1)work 2) activities 3) groups 4) functions 5) priorities
105. I. It has been found that the members in a cooperative society often_______regret
as they have limited resources and cannot make large capital contributions

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II. Not all the inherited genes_______ themselves; rather, some may be hidden or
recessive in the presence of dominant counterparts
1) express 2) feel 3) reveal 4) articulate 5) transform
106. I. Companies which invest in share ____ should conduct a detailed study before
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they invest the money of their clients.
II The prices of vegetables in certain States have shot up as the supply of vegetables

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from the____of neighbouring states has reduced.
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1) stocks 2) areas 3) markets 4) prices 5) fields
107. I Although the prices of onions and tomatoes were expected to____after Diwali.
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they have only increased.

II. His mother scolded him for climbing the wall as she feared that he would____and
hurt himself.
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1) jump 2) decline 3) fall 4) slip 5) reduce
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108. I The Panda bear is an endangered species and efforts are being made across the
world to ____ their population.
II. She was very disappointed with her company because despite putting in hours
of work and dedication her salary did not ____as per her expectations.
1) rise 2) increase 3) grow 4) save 5) promote
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109. The police arrested him for____on the street and threatening people for not listening
to him.
II. The boxers were____with all their might and it was difficult to predict who
would ultimately emerge as a winner.
1) arguing 2) playing 3) stealing 4) fighting 5) killing
110. I. In the ancient times there were many other rivers besides the present ones
and one of the ____ rivers was river Saraswati. which is not traceable now.
II. Today, with recession and uncertain job market, the most____thing in a person’s
life is the support that he receives from his family and friends.
1) important 2) necessary 3) mysterious 4) stable 5) fertile

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