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IIM RETAKER VA 2
Q.7 There are two different blanks in each of the questions given below. Choose
the word from the given options which fits into both the blanks appropriately
adding a proper and logical meaning to the sentences.
(I) Tata Power is planning to increase its _______ of electric vehicle charging stations to
700 by next year.
(II) We are ________the locations where EVs are launched and we will be setting up
charging stations in those cities.
1. catalogue, degrade
2. gallant, converting
3. network, mapping
4. schemes, gaping
5. freebies, protruding
Solution:Only option (c) has the words which can satisfy both the blanks. The
sentences given are
Catalogue: a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic
order.
Gallant: charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women.
Protruding: sticking out; projecting.
Gaping: wide open.
(I) The RBI saw an _______ slowdown in growth early in 2019 and used the space to cut
interest rates
(II) Green shoots are now visible and need to be _______ to pull India out of its current
slowdown.
1. imminent, sustained
2. pertinent, detained
3. eminent, distilled
4. antidote, devalued
5. sample, violated
Solution:Only option (a) has the words which can satisfy both the blanks.
Imminent: about to happen.
Eminent: famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Distilled: having been purified by undergoing heating and condensation.
Devalued: reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of.
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Sustained: strengthen or support physically or mentally.
(I)General Bipin Rawat on Monday said that he came to know about the_______ of
Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft after they were deployed in Doklam.
(II) The XYZ Party’s win in the Delhi elections has inspired others to_______ its strategy.
1. contaminate, purify
2. dilapidate, decree
3. delicacy, disarm
4. capabilities, replicate
5. retreat, diminish
Solution:Only option (d) has the words which can satisfy both the blanks.
Contaminate: the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or
poisoning.
Decree: an official order that has the force of law.
Dilapidate: in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
Disarm: take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country).
Replicate: make an exact copy of; reproduce.
(I)The committee will recommend measurable performance incentives for states

to_______ agri exports as well as to promote crops
(II) China announced measures such as closing non-essential public venues and
_______ traffic restrictions to contain the epidemic.
1. encourage, stringent
2. draped, struck
3. drenched, stuck
4. devastate, stampede
5. neutral, stammer
Solution:Only option (a) has the words which can satisfy both the blanks.
Encourage: give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Stringent: strict, precise, and exacting.
Drenched: wet thoroughly; soak.
Devastate: destroy or ruin.
Stammer: speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial
letters of words.
(I) Expressing_______ over poor hygiene in the meat and fish sector (FSSAI) has been
auditing slaughter houses for the last six months.
(II) Hygiene in the country's fish and meat markets is "not good", he said but _______
confidence that the situation will improve.
1. disbelief, grave
2. cornered, caught
3. concern, radiated
4. bold, power
5. border, concession
Solution:Only option (c) has the words which can satisfy both the blanks.
Disbelief: inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real.
Grave: a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin or dead body, typically marked by a
stone or mound. radiate: diverge or spread from or as if from a central point
Concession: a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands.
(I) Even though it_______ its targets of rolling out free Wi-Fi at railway stations, Google
said Monday it was ending its Station programme
(II) The Iran elections are not likely to be competitive or to provide the actual measure of
_______ support for the candidates.
1. contradicted, computed
2. surpassed, popular
3. tidy, legality
4. trailing, trawler
5. common, remote
Solution:Only option (b) has the words which can satisfy both the blanks.
Contradicted: decrease in size, number, or range.
Computed: reckon or calculate (a figure or amount).
Surpassed: exceed; be greater than.
Legality: the quality or state of being in accordance with the law.
Trawler: a fishing boat
Q.13 In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful

sentence is given which is divided into five parts, where the first part is fixed and
highlighted , in the remaining parts of the sentence namely (A),(B),(C) and (D) You
have to arrange the four parts to make a contextually and grammatically
meaningful sentence (the meaning can be different from the one given in the
question). If no such rearrangement is possible mark (e) as your answer i.e. 'No
rearrangement required'.
The government plans to/ set up a 900-km power transmission link(A)/ wind energy
projects in Ladakh supply (B)/ that will help large solar and (C) /electricity across the
country. (D)
1. BCDA
2. CBDA
3. ACBD
4. DCAB
5. No rearrangement is required
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “ACBD” which will
make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful statement. Hence, option (c)
is the most suitable answer choice. The correct statement thus formed will be:
“The government plans to set up a 900-km power transmission link that will help large
solar and wind energy projects in Ladakh supply electricity across the country.”

Nuclear scientists from/ used to launch ballistic missiles (A)/ the DRDO reached
Kandla port in (B)/Chinese ship carrying a machine(C)/ gujarat on Monday to inspect a.
(D)
1. DABC
2. BDCA
3. CDAB
4. ABCD
5. No rearrangement required
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “BDCA” which will
make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful statement. The given
sentence talks about nuclear scientists from DRDO coming to inspect a vessel docked at
Kandla containing enhancements to launch missiles. Hence, option (b) is the most
suitable answer choice. The correct statement thus formed will be:
“Nuclear scientists from the DRDO reached Kandla port in Gujarat on Monday to inspect
a Chinese ship carrying a machine used to launch ballistic missiles.”

India is considered to /be one of the most open economies(A)/ for overseas investment
after(B)/ it eased regulations(C)/ for several sectors. (D)
1. ADCB
2. BACD
3. CDBA
4. DABC
5. No rearrangement required
Solution:In the given sentence the sentence elaborates on India being one of the most
open economies for overseas investment after relaxation of regulations. Hence, option
(e) is the most suitable answer choice which means the sentence requires no
rearrangement. The statement thus formed will be:
“India is considered to be one of the most open economies for overseas investment after
it eased regulations for several sectors.”
Chief of Defence Staff Gen /Bipin Rawat on Monday indicated that the Indian Navy(A)/
may not get approval for a third aircraft carrier(B)/ to strengthen its submarine fleet (C)/
anytime soon as the priority is. (D)
1. DACB
2. ABDC
3. CBDA
4. BCDA
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “ABDC” which will
statement talks about the Navy not being able to procure a third aircraft carrier anytime
soon. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice. The correct statement thus
formed will be:
“Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Monday indicated that the Indian Navy may
not get approval for a third aircraft carrier anytime soon as the priority is to strengthen its
submarine fleet.”

India's food regulator FSSAI/ improve hygiene and sanitation (A) / on Monday said it

has stepped up efforts to (B)/ in the country's meat and fish markets(C)/ looking at the
prevalent scenario. (D)
1. ACBD
2. CADB
3. DABC
4. BACD
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “BACD” which will
sentence talks about the efforts being increased by the FSSAI to improve the meat
market. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice. The correct statement thus
formed will be:
“India's food regulator FSSAI on Monday said it has stepped up efforts to improve
hygiene and sanitation in the country's meat and fish markets looking at the prevalent
scenario.”
Q.18 In each of the given question, a statement is divided in four parts. Identify
the part of the statement which contains grammatical error. If the given statement
is correct, mark option ‘e’, no error, as your answer.
The number of foreign tourists(A)/visiting Nepal are increasing (B)/day by day during
(C)/this tourist season. (D)
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. no error
Solution:There is an error in part (B) of the sentence. In order to correct it we will have
to replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ as after ‘The number of’ a ‘singular verb’ is used.
Basu met me yesterday(A)/ but he did not tell me that(B)/ he has resigned from(C)/ the
factory the previous week itself. (D)
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. no error
Solution:There is an error (C) of the given sentence. Here ‘has’ will be replaced with
‘had’ as in part (A) of the sentence ‘met-yesterday’ and the reporting verb in part (B) ‘did
not tell’ is in the past form hence the clause will be in the past prefect tense. Hence,
option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
I have always (A)/considered myself for a batsmen(B)/ right from (C)/my early days of
cricket. (D)
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. no error
Solution:In the given sentence, the error lies in part (B), where ‘myself for a batsman’
will be replaced ‘myself to be a batsman’ as consider+ Object/Reflexive+ to be
+complement form is used. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
All secretaries and principal secretaries(A)/ have been asked to attend the(B)/ meeting
to be chaired from the(C)/ chief minister on Wednesday. (D)
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. no error
Solution:The usage of “from” in part (C) of the statement is incorrect. To correct the
statement ‘from’ will be replaced with ‘by’ to make the sentence error free. Hence, option
(b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Figures of government expenditure on the (A)/event show that over Rs 60 lakh was
spent(B)/ only on arranging food including breakfast, (C) / lunch and dinner for the
delegates at the three-day event. (D)
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. no error
Solution:In the given sentence there is no error. Hence the correct answer is option (e).
Q.23
With an aim to provide convenience(A)/ to its commuters by ensuring last mile(B)/
connectivity from the metro stations(C)/, the DMRC has joint hands with a Hyderabad
firm. (D)
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. no error
Solution:In the given sentence there is error in part (D) of the sentence. The word ‘joint’
will be replaced with ‘joined’ to make the sentence correct. Hence the correct answer is
option (a).
Q.24 Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions.
Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
It cannot possibly get messier than this. The telecom industry is in turmoil unable to pay
up its dues as per the Supreme Court verdict on adjusted gross revenues delivered in
October last; the Court is aghast that its order is not being complied with; and then there
is the government torn between revenue considerations, the need to uphold sanctity of
contracts, and ensuring that one of the players does not go under in the process of
honouring the verdict. Faced with the wrath of the Court, Bharti Airtel paid ₹10,000 crore
on Monday with the promise of paying the rest before mid-March when the court will
hear the case next. Vodafone Idea, the one hit the most by the judgment, on Monday
sought more time to pay up but the Court was in no mood to humour the company and
refused to hear the plea. The company eventually paid ₹2,500 crore by the evening. The
two companies, as indeed the others in the industry, have only themselves to blame for
the predicament that they find themselves in now. They could have paid up their annual
dues over the years — which were not material in relation to their respective turnovers
— under protest even as they litigated the case in the top court. That would have
obviated the need to pay interest and penalties now which are higher than the actual
dues. At the very least, they ought to have provided for the liability in their balance
sheets as a contingency, which they failed to do.
While they have to pay the price for this now, what can be done to ensure that the blow
is not fatal? If Vodafone shuts shop, not only will the industry be reduced to a duopoly,
with all the attendant consequences for customers but it will also lead to loss of about
15,000 direct jobs and several thousand more indirect ones. Worse, the cascading effect
will be felt across the economy as lenders face the consequences of the company going
bankrupt — non performing assets will rise. Telecom equipment suppliers may also go
down as their dues will not be paid. And what happens to the 212 million Vodafone
subscribers? It is doubtful whether the other two players can absorb them all. The
industry is critical to the government’s plans for a digital economy not to mention its
revenues, including from the upcoming 5G spectrum auctions. The government has to,
therefore, examine what it can do to save the situation without disrespecting the Court’s
verdict. Legislation to offer a staggered payment schedule that ensures that the net
present value of future payments is equal to the dues is one option experts are
suggesting. There could be other options that can be considered in conjunction with the
industry, including reducing the adjusted gross revenue-based licence fees and
spectrum usage charges. Whatever route it chooses _________(A), the government will
have to get the Court on its side at the next hearing on March 17. The need of the hour
is pragmatism laced with prudence on all sides to clean up this royal mess.
What was the immediate effect of the strict stance taken by the Supreme court against
the non-payment of dues even after the final verdict?
1. Coughing up of dues to the tune of 10000 crore by one of the defaulters while the
other pleaded for more time finally having to pay 2500 crores.
2. Declaration of bankruptcy by affected companies
3. Sudden drop in the stock prices of the companies fearing loss of assets.
4. (a) and (c)
5. None of the above
Solution:Reading the first paragraph of the passage it can be deduced that the correct
answer is option(a).
The relevant sentences of the mentioned sentences have been quoted below:
“ Faced with the wrath of the Court, Bharti Airtel paid ₹10,000 crore on Monday
with the promise of paying the rest before mid-March when the court will hear the
case next. Vodafone Idea, the one hit the most by the judgment, on Monday
sought more time to pay up but the Court was in no mood to humour the company
and refused to hear the plea. The company eventually paid ₹2,500 crore by the
evening.”
Q25.
How could have the current situation being faced by the telecom giants be avoided?
1. Annual payments during the time of litigation which could have prevented interests
and penalties on the dues which has multiplied the amount massively
2. Acceptance of the terms and conditions set by the government without any litigation
which would have avoided any cost escalation.
3. Not participating in any spectrum sale till the litigation would be resolved.
4. (a) and (b)
Solution:Reading the second paragraph of the passage it can be deduced that the
correct answer is
option(a). The sentences of the passage which substantiate this are given below:
“The two companies, as indeed the others in the industry, have only themselves to
blame for the predicament that they find themselves in now. They could have paid up
their annual dues over the years — which were not material in relation to their respective
turnovers — under protest even as they litigated the case in the top court. That would
have obviated the need to pay interest and penalties now which are higher than the
actual dues.”
Q26
What will be the impact of Vodafone halting its operations in India?
1. The telecom market turning into a duopoly with a massive loss of employment.
2. Loss in government revenue as well as jolt to the plan of becoming a digital economy
3. Loss of telecom subscribers due to improper absorption in the remaining networks.
4. Reduction in telecom equipment suppliers and increase in non-performing assets.
5. All of the above
correct answer is
option(e). The relevant sentences of the mentioned sentences have been quoted below:
“If Vodafone shuts shop, not only will the industry be reduced to a duopoly, with all the
attendant consequences for customers but it will also lead to loss of about 15,000 direct
jobs and several thousand more indirect ones. Worse, the cascading effect will be felt
across the economy as lenders face the consequences of the company going bankrupt
— non performing assets will rise. Telecom equipment suppliers may also go down as
their dues will not be paid. And what happens to the 212 million Vodafone subscribers?
It is doubtful whether the other two players can absorb them all. The industry is critical to
the government’s plans for a digital economy not to mention its revenues, including from
the upcoming 5G spectrum auctions.”
Q27
Which of the following statements are true with respect to the passage given?
1. Airtel has been the most affected company by the recent ruling of the Supreme court.
2. All the defaulter companies showed immediate compliance to the order passed on
adjusted gross revenues.
3. The government of India will subsidize the penalty to be paid on Adjusted gross
revenue dues
4. The Reserve Bank of India will infuse liquidity into telecom sector to absorb losses
due to the Adjusted gross revenue.
Solution:Reading the passage carefully we can see that none of the sentences given
above are factually
correct hence the correct answer will be option (e).
Q28
Which of the following sentences can be used to fill the blank (A) in the given passage?
1. to soften the blow
2. to teach defaulters a lesson
3. a new era in the telecom sector
4. stop the digital India scheme.
Solution:The given blank can be filled using option (a). The given passage talks about
the ruling on Adjusted Gross Revenue and how the no-nonsense attitude shown by the
supreme court has spurred massive panic in the telecom sector.
Q29
Which of the following word is similar to critical as mentioned in the passage given?
1. vital
2. vehement
3. venomous
4. violent
Solution:Among the given words, ‘vital’ is the synonym of ‘critical’. Hence, option (a) is
the
most suitable answer choice.
Vehement: showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
Venomous: secreting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting.
Q30
How can the government diffuse the situation for the telecom sector to prevent it from
collapsing?
1. Offering a staggered payment schedule to the telecom companies
2. Reduction in the adjusted gross revenue-based licence fees and spectrum usage
charges
3. waiver of penalty on dues decreasing the financial burden on companies.
4. (a) and (b)
5. All of the above
correct answer is
option(d). The relevant sentences of the mentioned sentences have been quoted below:
“The government has to, therefore, examine what it can do to save the situation without
disrespecting the Court’s verdict. Legislation to offer a staggered payment schedule that
ensures that the net present value of future payments is equal to the dues is one option
experts are suggesting. There could be other options that can be considered in
conjunction with the industry, including reducing the adjusted gross revenue-based
licence fees and spectrum usage charges.”
Q.6 There is a blank in each of the questions given below. Choose the word from
the given options which fits into the blank appropriately giving a proper and
logical meaning to the sentences. If none of the words seem to fit then choose
your answer as (E)
Delhi Metro staff has been __________and guidelines have been circulated to prevent
spread of the virus.
(i) calamity
(ii) simplified
(iii) sensitized
1. Only(iii)
2. Only(i)
3. Both (i) & (ii)
4. Both (ii)& (iii)
5. None of above
Solution:Only option (a) will fit the sentence in a grammatically correct and contextual
manner.
Sensitize: to respond to certain stimuli; make sensitive.
Calamity: an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
your answer as (E)
Supreme Court has set _______an RBI ban on banks dealing with virtual currency
holders.
(i) apart
(ii) aside
(iii) flight
1. Only(iii)
2. Only(ii)
3. Both (i) & (ii)
4. Both (ii)& (iii)
5. None of above
Solution:Only option (i) will give a grammatically correct and contextual sense to the
sentence hence option (b) will be the correct answer.
Aside: to one side; out of the way.
Flight: the action or process of flying through the air.
Apart: to or on one side; at a distance from the main body.
your answer as (E)
Trade _______of coronavirus epidemic for India estimated at $348 million

(i) invest
(ii) impact
(iii) consequence
1. Only(iii)
2. Only(i)
3. Both (i) & (ii)
4. Both (ii)& (iii)
5. None of above
Solution:Only option (d) will fit the sentence in a grammatically correct and contextual
manner. The words impact and consequence can fit in the blank make the sentence
correct.
Invest: put (money) into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture
with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Impact: a marked effect or influence.
Consequence: a result or effect
your answer as (E)
He ________that it would also lead to less travel, and hence, leave a greener footprint
(i) vibrated
(ii) anticipated
(iii) decayed
1. Only(iii)
2. Both (ii) & (iii)
3. Only(ii)
4. Both (i)& (iii)
5. None of above
Solution:Only option (c) will fit the sentence in a grammatically correct and contextual
manner.
Decay: rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
Anticipate: regard as probable; expect or predict.
Vibrated: move continuously and rapidly to and fro
Q.10 There is a blank in each of the questions given below. Choose the word
from the given options which fits into the blank appropriately giving a proper and
your answer as (E)
Uttarakhand was ________out as a separate state from Uttar Pradesh in 1998.

(i) slammed
(ii) caved
(iii) carved
1. Only(iii)
2. Only(i)
3. Both (i) & (ii)
4. Both (ii)& (iii)
5. None of above
Solution:Only option (a) will fit the sentence in a grammatically correct and contextual
manner.
Caved: submit under pressure; to give way
Slammed: shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.
Carved: cut or engraved to produce an object, design, or inscription.
Q.11 There is a blank in each of the questions given below. Choose the word
from the given options which fits into the blank appropriately giving a proper and
your answer as (E)
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization has ________the interest rate on the

employee provident fund to 8.50 per cent
(i) clashed
(ii) reduced
(iii) slashed
1. Only(ii)
2. Only(i)
3. Both (ii) & (iii)
4. Both (i)& (iii)
5. None of above
Solution:Only option (c) will fit the sentence in a grammatically correct and contextual
manner.
Clashed: meet and come into violent conflict.
Reduced: make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Slashed: reduce (a price, quantity, etc.) greatly.

sentence is given which is divided into four parts, (A), (B), (C) and (D). You have to
arrange the four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful
sentence (the meaning can be different from the one given in the question). If no
such rearrangement is possible mark (E) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement is
required'.
pet cats and dogs cannot pass the (A)/ can test positive for low levels of the pathogen
(B)/ new coronavirus on to humans, but they (C)/ if they catch it from their owners(D)
1. BCDA
2. CBDA
3. ACBD
4. DCAB
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “ACBD” which will
“Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test
positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.”

required'.
a special sticker at the state's borders (A)/ to prevent tourists driving in Goa from being
(B)/ vehicles will be provided with (C)/ harassed by traffic cops, incoming (D)
1. DABC
2. BDCA
3. CDAB
4. ABDC
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “BDCA” which will
make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful statement. Hence, option (b)
“To prevent tourists driving in Goa from being harassed by traffic cops, incoming
vehicles will be provided with a special sticker at the state's borders.”

required'.
the global economy caused by COVID-19 (A)/ in February alone as the extent of the
damage to (B)/ UN economists announced a likely (C)/ $50 billion drop in worldwide
manufacturing exports(D)
1. ADCB
2. BACD
3. CDBA
4. DABC
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “CDBA” which will
“UN economists announced a likely $50 billion drop in worldwide manufacturing exports
in February alone as the extent of the damage to the global economy caused by COVID-
19.”

required'.
Viruses prefer lower temperatures, (A)/which is why they have spread speedily(B) / like
Japan and South Korea (C)/ in cooler and less humid areas (D)
1. DACB
2. ABDC
3. CBDA
4. BCDA
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “ABDC” which will
make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful statement. Hence, option (b)
“Viruses prefer lower temperatures, which is why they have spread speedily in cooler
and less humid areas like Japan and South Korea.
required'.
lives worldwide by nearly three years on (A)/ a ‘pandemic’ of air pollution is shortening
people’s (B)/average, and causing 8.8 million premature(C)/ deaths annually, according
to a study(D)
1. ACBD
2. CADB
3. DABC
4. BACD
Solution:The correct rearrangement of the parts of statement will be “BACD” which will
make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful statement. Hence, option (d)
“A ‘pandemic’ of air pollution is shortening people’s lives worldwide by nearly three years
on average, and causing 8.8 million premature deaths annually, according to a study.”

required'.
Indian tax officials threatened to cut their workloads(A) /in protest over working
conditions, (B) / a move that could (C)/dent New Delhi's tax collection (D)
1. ACBD
2. CADB
3. DABC
4. BACD
Solution:In the given sentence since all the components of the resultant sentence are
arranged in the correct order so the correct answer will be ‘no rearrangement required’
Q.18 In the given passage, there are certain words which are highlighted, if the
word which is in bold adds to the contextual and grammatical sense of the
sentence then mark the option (E) meaning ‘no replacement required’ else replace
the word with the appropriate option provided in the question.
Virtual currency is the larger umbrella term for all forms of non-fiat currency
being twisted (18) online. Virtual currencies are mostly created, distributed and
accepted in local rational (19) networks. Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, have an
extra layer of security, in the form of description (20) algorithms. Cryptographic
methods are used to make the currency as well as the network on which they are being
traded, insecure (21). Most cryptocurrencies now operate on the blockchain or
distributed ledger technology, which allows everyone on the network to keep track of
the transactions (22) occurring globally.
1. smuggled
2. deleted
3. destroyed
4. traded
5. No replacement required
Solution:From the given options, only option (d) fits to make a contextually meaningful
sentence remaining options render no meaning to the paragraph.
Smuggled: illegally into or out of a country.
1. violent
2. virtual
3. revise
4. reflected
Solution:From the given options, only option (b) fits to make a contextually meaningful
Rational: based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
Virtual: not physically existing as such but made by software to appear to do so.
Revised: having been altered or corrected.
1. recognizing
2. tolerant
3. encryption
4. wandering
Solution:From the given options, only option (c) fits to make a contextually meaningful
Encryption: encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a
way that only authorized parties can access it
Wandering: travelling aimlessly from place to place; itinerant.
1. secure
2. fused
3. hacked
4. mythical
Solution:From the given options, only option (a) fits to make a contextually meaningful
Fused: to combine or blend by melting together; melt. to unite or blend into a whole, as if
by melting together
Mythical: occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales.
1. mischief
2. frauds
3. robberies
4. crimes
Solution:From the given options, only option (e) fits to make a contextually meaningful
Transaction: an instance of buying or selling something.
Q.23 Read the passage given below and answer the questions based on the
information provided in the passage.
Kerala’s grievance over Karnataka sealing its border to prevent the spread of COVID-19
has brought under focus the extent and the possible limits, of restrictions that may be
imposed by the government to deal with a public health emergency. After the Kerala
High Court directed the Centre to ensure free vehicular movement for those requiring
urgent medical treatment on the national highway that connects Kasaragod in Kerala to
Mangaluru in Karnataka, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to confer with the
States and formulate the norms for creating a passage at Talapadi, the border. An
amicable solution is possibly round the corner, as there are reports of Kasaragod
district suffering due to the highway closure. Many here depend on medical facilities in
Mangaluru for emergencies, while others rely on inter-State movement for essential
medicines to reach them. These include those battling endosulfan poisoning for many
years. Karnataka’s objection is based on the fact that Kasaragod has Kerala’s largest
number of positive cases. It has a reasonable apprehension that allowing vehicles might
result in the disease spreading to its territory. However, it is clear that those who may
travel across the border for urgent medical needs are patients other than those who are
pandemic victims. A key question that has arisen is whether legal measures taken by the
State to prevent the further spread of an epidemic can extend to a point where there is
no exception _____________(A).
The Kerala High Court took the view that denying emergency medical aid amounts to a
violation of the right to life and liberty, and addressed jurisdictional objections from
Karnataka by observing that its direction was to the Centre, as what was under closure
was a national highway. There is significant irony in the Kerala point of view. Late last
month, the Kerala Governor promulgated the ‘Kerala Epidemic Diseases Ordinance,
2020’ to arm itself with extraordinary powers to deal with the pandemic. One of its
clauses says the State can seal its borders for such period as necessary, while another
empowers it to restrict the duration of essential or emergency services, including health,
food supply and fuel. Karnataka may have reason to believe that it is equally entitled to
seal its borders and restrict essential services. It is a moot question whether Kerala’s
new law would weaken its case that its neighbour cannot shut down its border and deny
medical access to its residents. Interestingly, inter-State migration and quarantine are
under the Union List, while the prevention of infectious diseases moving from one State
to another is under the Concurrent List. This can only mean that while States have the
power to impose border restrictions, the responsibility to prevent a breakdown of inter-
State relations over such disputes is on the Centre.
Why is access to Mangaluru an essential need for the people of Kasaragod?
1. Need for utilising medical facilities for emergencies.
2. Easy access to important medicines.
3. The local economy is dependent on free movement of good across the border.
4. (a) and (b)
Solution:Reading the first paragraph of the passage it can be deduced that the correct
answer is option(d).
The relevant sentences of the mentioned sentences have been quoted below:
“as there are reports of Kasaragod district suffering due to the highway closure. Many
here depend on medical facilities in Mangaluru for emergencies, while others rely on
inter-State movement for essential medicines to reach them.”
Q24
Why is Karnataka objecting to opening the border area with Kerala in the current
situation?
1. Personal enmity between the police personnel of both the states has made crossing
the borders difficult.
2. Smuggling of various forest goods as ambulances cannot be searched during the time
of an outbreak.
3. Fear of transmission of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka as Kasaragod district has one

of the highest infection rates in Kerala.
4. (a) and (b)
Solution:Reading few lines of first paragraph of the passage it can be deduced that the
correct answer is
option(c). The sentences of the passage which substantiate this are given below:
“Karnataka’s objection is based on the fact that Kasaragod has Kerala’s largest number
of positive cases. It has a reasonable apprehension that allowing vehicles might result in
the disease spreading to its territory.”
Q25
What was the high court’s view on Karnataka not giving passage to people from
Kasaragod?
1. To not use medical services from Karnataka for the lockdown period to reduce the
spread of the disease.
2. The court considered it as a violation of rights
3. It also observed that the Central government had the authority over activities that
should occur on a national highway rather than the state.
4. (a) and (b)
5. (b) and (c)
correct answer is
option(e). The relevant sentences of the mentioned sentences have been quoted below:
“The Kerala High Court took the view that denying emergency medical aid amounts to a
violation of the right to life and liberty, and addressed jurisdictional objections from
Karnataka by observing that its direction was to the Centre, as what was under closure
was a national highway.”
Q26
Which of the statements can be considered as true with respect to the passage given?
1. The supreme court has formulated for movement of vehicles from Kerala to
Karnataka.
2. The Kerala high court has appreciated the efforts of the Kerala Government to contain
the spread of COVID-19.
3. The Kerala Epidemic Diseases Ordinance empowers the state to stop banking
services.
4. Karnataka has offered an alternate route for travel to the people of the affected
district.
Solution:Reading the passage carefully we can see that none of the options(e) contains
a statement which can be verified to be true, hence the correct answer will be option (e).
Q27
Which of the following sentences can be used to fill the blank (A) in the given passage?
1. even allocation of budgetary allocations.
2. even in creation for mining companies.
3. for recruitment of new professionals in the army.
4. even for medical needs.
Solution:The given blank can be filled using option (d). The given passage talks about
the problems being faced by a district in a state as they are generally reliant on the other
state’s health infrastructure and due the current situation of a pandemic that is being
denied hence the paragraph tries to elaborate on the stand of various authorities on the
issue and how to tackle the such a situation. Hence the correct option will be ‘even for
medical needs’.
Q28
Which of the following word is similar to restriction as mentioned in the passage given?
1. confer
2. limitation
3. rigour
4. depth
Solution:Among the given words, ‘limitation’ is the synonym of ‘restriction’. Hence,

option (b) is the
most suitable answer choice.
Rigour: the quality of being extremely thorough and careful.
Confer: grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
Restriction: the limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being
restricted.
Limitation: a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction.
Q29
What is being considered as a weak link in Kerala’s plea to remove restrictions for
utilising healthcare infrastructure of Karnataka?
1. Existence of a bill in Kerala which allows prevention of access to essential services

such as healthcare by sealing borders as and when it deems fit.
2. Creation of a law to prevent people of Karnataka to use healthcare of Kerala as soon

as the outbreak of the disease is controlled.
3. Not allowing of Karnataka’s supplies of medicines to pass through Kerala to reach

Tamil Nadu when the National highway was damaged.
4. (a) and (c)
5. All of the above
correct answer is
option(a). The sentences of the passage which substantiate this are given below:
“Kerala Epidemic Diseases Ordinance, 2020’ to arm itself with extraordinary powers to
deal with the pandemic. One of its clauses says the State can seal its borders for such
period as necessary, while another empowers it to restrict the duration of essential or
emergency services, including health.
It is a moot question whether Kerala’s new law would weaken its case that its neighbour
cannot shut down its border and deny medical access to its residents”
Q30
Which of the following sentences utilises the highlighted phrase ‘round the corner’ in
the grammatically correct and contextual manner?
1. The students were tensed as their exams were round the corner.
2. The tiger ran round the corner causing panic among people.
3. The person felt sick as he was round the corner.
4. He can survive in any corner of the world as he is round the corner.
Solution:Among the given sentences, option (a) has the correct use of the phrase as
the meaning of the phrase round the corner is “something that is nearby or approaching.
Hence, option (a) is the
most suitable answer choice

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