Top 125 Questions For Sbi Clerk 2021 Match by Vishal Sir

TOP 125 ALL NEW QUESTIONS(SBI CLERK 2021)
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English By Vishal Parihar
TOP 125
Direction: The following question carries
one statement with one blank. Choose the
most appropriate word from the options
to fill the blank.
Q1
As a result of limited supply, the prices of
spices __________________.
A Bludgeoned
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B Plummeted
C Fell
D Skyrocketed
E Remained stable
Solution
As supply is limited, prices must increase.
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that prices increased.
Hence, option
D is the right
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Bludgeoned: to
attack or
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overcome by
Plummeted: to fall suddenly and quickly

from a high level or position
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Burst: to break open suddenly and violently, more vigilant about uncertainties, though it is
usually because there is too much pressure tough to plan, as mentioned in B. B cannot be
inside; to cause this to happen paired with D or E as the results would not
make any contextual sense. CD - D says that
the existence of businesses can be at stake as
Q1. Match the statements from column 1 with they are not vigilant about the changes
column 2 and find which of the following pair around them, as mentioned in C. C cannot be
of statements given in the options make linked with E or F as the results would not
contextually and grammatically correct make any contextual sense. Hence, C is the
sense. right answer.
Column 1 Q2. Match the statements from column 1 with

A: If you are taking a business loan to increase column 2 and find which of the following pair
your production capacity, of statements given in the options make
B: Although, it is tough to plan for the contextually and grammatically correct
uncertainty, sense.
C: Many businesses do not seem to have an Column 1
eye out on the changes taking place around A: Landing fees paid by airlines are
them, determined by the weight of an aircraft
B: An airline is said to maintain historicity of
Column 2 a particular slot if
D: which in turn can put at stake their very C: Measures will also be taken to ensure
existence. airlines are capable and
E: you would need to submit a detailed
business plan to a bank. Column 2
F: small businesses have to do a much better D: and do not vary according to the time of the
job in looking out for large scale disruptions. day.
E: handling costlier and bigger aircrafts.
a) AF F: it is able to operate flights during a given
b) BF and CE slot punctually 80% of the time.
c) AE and CD
d) AD a) BE
e) BD b) BF
c) AE
Correct Choice : c d) AF
e) CD
Solution :
AE, BF and CD are the correct pairs. AE - E Correct Choice : b
explains a necessary condition for the action
mentioned in A; you have to submit a Solution :
business plan to get a business loan from a Only AD and BF are the correct pairs. A cannot
bank. A cannot be paired with D or F as the be paired with E or F as the resulting
results would not be contextually correct. BF sentences would be incoherent. AD - A tells us
- F tells us that small businesses should be that the landing fees are determined by the
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weight of an aircraft and do not vary with the as mentioned by A. A cannot be paired with
time of the day. B cannot be paired with D as D or F as the result would not make any
then there will be two conjunctions 'if' and contextual sense. BF - B says that there are
'and', breaking the flow of the context. B three major pillars and F lists them. B cannot
cannot be paired with E as the result would be paired with D or E as the results would
not make contextual sense. BF - F gives us the not make any contextual sense. C talks of
definition of 'historicity' of a slot, as election commision being cautious over the
mentioned in B. B is the right answer. new voting machines and the idea is
extended in F. Hence, A is the right answer.
Q3. Match the statements from column 1 Q4. Match the statements from column 1
with column 2 and find which of the with column 2 and find which of the
following pair of statements given in the following pair of statements given in the
options make contextually and options make contextually and
grammatically correct sense. grammatically correct sense.
Column 1
A: The Constitution makers took the Column 1
country's history as the base A. The boy's mother briefly spoke to the
B: There are three major pillars to the pope as she
institutional structure - B. The verdict is a major victory for the
C: The Election Commission is being extra- Indian outsourcing industry,
cautious over the new voting machines C. The company had also furnished bank
guarantees
Column 2
D: as the voting machines have come under Column 2
considerable attack from political parties. D. of ₹100 crore as stipulated by the lenders.
E: and created a structure which gave shape E. tried to pull the child away, saying that he
to the aspirations of the public. was mute.
F: the legislature, executive and judiciary. F. whose business model depends heavily on
exporting Indian engineers to the U.S.
a) AE
b) AD a) AE & CF
c) AF b) CD
d) BD c) BE
e) BE d) CD & AF
e) BD
Correct Choice : a
Correct Choice : b
Solution :
Only AE, BF and CD are the correct pairs. AE - Solution :
E says that a structure (the Constitution) was The correctly matched pairs are AE, BF & CD.
created, on the basis of the country's history, AE- A mentions about a boy's mother
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speaking and E mentions her actions and gift shop; D talks of it having lots of presents.
words she said. BF- B talks about a verdict CE- C talks of employees receiving notes; E
relating to the Indian outsourcing industry states what the notes said. The answer is
and F talks about the basis of their business option b).
model. CD- C talks about a company and the
bank guarantee furnished by it; D mentions
the value of the bank guarantee. Hence, the Q6. Match the statements from column 1
answer is option b). with column 2 and find which of the
following pair of statements given in the
options make contextually and
Q5. Match the statements from column 1 grammatically correct sense.
with column 2 and find which of the
following pair of statements given in the Column 1
options make contextually and A. For 62 percent of people surveyed,
grammatically correct sense. B. Women are known to have a lot on their
Column 1 plates
A. Being happy and feeling satisfied are C. Astronomers using the Hubble Space
B. They have a gift shop with lots of Telescope
C. The employees were given notes revealing
Column 2
D. lack of money was the most stressful thing
Column 2 about the holidays.
D. presents suitable for Mum on Mother's E. have discovered a planet roughly the size
Day. of Neptune.
E. how many hours they had worked at the F. with homemaking and parenthood leaving
office. no room for business.
F. good things that you need not ever deny
yourself.
a) AD
b) CF
a) AE c) AF
b) CE & AF d) BF & AE
c) BF e) CD
d) BD & CF
e) CD
Correct Choice : a
Correct Choice : b Solution :

The correctly matched pairs are BF, AD and
Solution : CE. AD - A mentions a survey and D mentions
The correctly matched pairs are- AF, BD & the result of the survey. BF - B says that
CE. AF- A talks about happiness and women have a lot on their plates and F
satisfaction; F refers to them as good things mentions some of their responsibilities and
that should not be denied. BD- B talks of a says that they do not have time for business.
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CE - C talks about astronomers using a talking about the data from that index. CF - C
telescope and E talks about what they mentions that there are some regulatory
discovered using that telescope. Thus, the changes and F mentions what will happen
correct answer is option A. due to those changes. Thus, the correct
answer is option D.
Q7. Match the statements from column 1

with column 2 and find which of the Q8. Match the statements from column 1
following pair of statements given in the with column 2 and find which of the
options make contextually and following pair of statements given in the
grammatically correct sense. options make contextually and
Column 1 grammatically correct sense.
A. If you are planning to travel in the coming
weekend, Column 1
B. The latest monster salary index revealed A. 6,000 new jobs will come up in Andhra
that Pradesh
C. These proposed regulatory changes would B. We seek to keep the environment more
help ensure more of the best and conducive
C. 40 percent of workers on one survey
described their jobs as very or extremely
Column 2 stressful
D. the salary gap has narrowed by nearly
5per cent in the last two years. Column 2
E. then you should take note of several D. once TCL Corporation sets shop in state.
cancellations by the national transporter. E. and 25 percent viewed their jobs as the
F. brightest workers from around the world No. 1 stressor in their lives.
come to America. F. even in terms of temperature and
humidity.
a) AD
b) BF
c) CE a) AF
d) CF b) CD & AE
e) AF c) BE
d) AD
e) CF
Correct Choice : d
Solution : Correct Choice : d

The correctly matched pairs are CF, AE and
BD. AE - A talks about travel planning and E Solution :
talks about what and how you should plan. The correctly matched pairs are AD, BF and
BD - B and D both are talking about 'salary' CE. AD - A says that 6,000 new jobs will come
and B is talking about a salary index and D is up in Andhra Pradesh and D mentions the
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condition for that to happen. BF - B says that need a verb after it and only D starts with a
environment should be conducive, and F verb. Note: "Which clause" gives additional
provides further details that it should be information about the preceding subject. We
conducive even in terms of temperature and can remove it and the sentence will still be
humidity. CE - C and E both talk about the meaningful.
result of a survey. Thus, the correct answer is B mentions a brand and says that every
option D. brand has something (a noun), we need a
noun after 'has' and E has that. E mentions
what every brand has. C talks about someone
Q9. Match the statements from column 1 wanting to give people equal access to
with column 2 and find which of the education and F continues it by saying that it
following pair of statements given in the doesn't matter how much money people
options make contextually and have, they should get education, nonetheless.
grammatically correct sense. Thus, the correct answer is option C.
Column 1
A. Duolingo, which built a big business on a
free app, Q10. Match the statements from column 1
B. Almost every brand in today's with column 2 and find which of the
marketplace has following pair of statements given in the
C. He wants to give people equal access to options make contextually and
education grammatically correct sense.
Column 1
Column 2 A. This is not the first time that Indian

D. may file to go public in 2020. Railways has suffered
E. a specified gendered audience. B. Last month, India's DoT appeared to
F. regardless of how much money they have. reverse an earlier ban on Huawei
C. The processes we have uncovered are
particularly
a) AF
b) CD Column 2
c) BE and AD D. and invited it to join 5G trials.
d) AE E. important for predicting future impacts of
e) CF and BD climate change.
F. loss and damage of property due to errant
passengers who indulge in acts of vandalism.
Correct Choice : c
Solution : a) AD
The correctly matched pairs are AD, BE and b) CE and AD
CF. A mentions the name of a company and D c) AF and BD
says that they might go public in 2010. F will d) BF
not complete A although it might sound to be e) CD
on similar lines. 'Duolingo' is a noun and we
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Correct Choice : c e) AF
Solution :
The correctly matched pairs are BD, CE and Correct Choice : d
AF. A mentions 'Indian Railways' and F
mentions 'passengers' so AF might form a Solution :
pair. Now, AF forms a grammatically and The correctly matched pairs are AE, BF and
contextually correct sentence, so it is a pair. CD. AE - A talks about observing something
B talks about India reversing a ban on and E completes it by saying that you will
Huawei and D says that it was invited to join observe ho restless your mind is. AF - if we
5G trials. CE - C mentions a process and E combine them, an article 'a' would be
talks about the importance of that process. missing, making the sentence grammatically
Thus, the correct answer is option C. incorrect. BF - B mentions that astronomers
have discovered something and F talks about
what they have discovered - A dwarf planet.
Q11. Match the statements from column 1 CD - C talks about finding out why some
with column 2 and find which of the changes were caused, and D completes it by
following pair of statements given in the saying how they found the reason for these
options make contextually and changes. Thus, the correct answer is option
grammatically correct sense. D.
Column 1
A. If you just sit and observe, you will see Q12. Match the statements from column 1
B. Astronomers have discovered the most with column 2 and find which of the
distant object in the solar system, a following pair of statements given in the
C. To find what drove these changes, options make sense contextually and
grammatically.
Column 2 Column 1
D. scientists used a climate model to simulate A. You wake up early in the morning, feel
how various glacial conditions affected drowsy, and just want
climate. B. Repercussions of depriving female
E. how restless your mind is. employees of the counselling, developmental
F. dwarf planet about 120 astronomical units opportunities, exposure, and visibility that
from the sun.
C. In the era of dizzying disruptions, we are
expected to change the
a) CE
Column 2
b) AD D. to hit the "Snooze" button and go back to
sleep.
c) CF E. come from mentoring relationships have
serious consequences for the future of the
d) BF organization.
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F. world and find happiness while doing so. C. There is a CEO who has turned his hobby
into a means to F. teacher for almost
a) AF two years.
b) CD
a) AF and CE
c) BE and AD
b) CD
d) AE
c) BE and AD
e) CF and BD
d) AE
Correct Choice : c e) CF and BE
Solution :
The correct pairs are AD, BE and CF. A talks Correct Choice : a
about the events in sequence when one
wakes up early in the morning and D Solution :
completes the idea presented in A. B talks AF, BD and CE are correct pairs. A talks about
about repercussions of depriving female learning to read and write Chinese and F
employees of counselling etc and E talks talks about the from where and for how long
about its consequence on the organisation, the author has learnt it. B talks about
overall. C talks about era of disruptions and F remembering interconnected things and D
completes it by conveying the dual talks their examples and easiness of
responsibilities we have in this era. Hence, remembering such things. C talks about a
(c) is the right answer. CEO and E talks about CEO's hobby turning
into a means to promote his work. Hence, (a)
is the right answer.
Q13. Match the statements from column 1

with column 2 and find which of the
options make sense contextually and Q14. Match the statements from column 1
grammatically. with column 2 and find which of the
Column 1 Column 2 following pair of statements given in the
A. I learned to read and write Chinese from a options make sense contextually and
native Chinese D. learning a language grammatically.
or memorising a chapter from a text book,
you are more likely to remember them. Column 1
B. If things you are you trying to remember A. Campus placements have almost
are interconnected like pieces of a jigsaw concluded and this year again, records have
puzzle, such as E. build up and promote been created
his organisation's work.
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B. When we talk to acquaintances, we are A. Instead of allowing a day rooted in protest

forced to explicitly state to be taken over by consumerism, D. people
C. Poddar studied economics and spent could mobilise around specific issues and
several years working in Canada with a make sustained demands for effective
technology company before change in their conditions.
B. Facebook is a company whose very
Column 2 business model is built on encouraging,
D. in the number of job and salary offers. coaxing, E. and manipulating people to
E. what we want and why. share more and more of their private lives.
F. realizing that her true interest was in C. A noticeable fall in natural rubber
mental health and counselling. production in the country F. has raised
concerns in the tyre industry.
a) AF
a) AF and CD
b) CD
b) BF and CE
c) BF and AD
c) AD and BE
d) AE
d) CF and BD
e) CF and BE
e) AE and BF
Correct Choice : e
Correct Choice : c
Solution :
AD, BE and CF are correct pairs. A talks about Solution :
campus placements and D talks about AD, BE, and CF are the correct pairs. AD - D
records been created in the number of job tells us what people should do instead of
and salary offers. B talks about talking to what is stated in A. BE - B tells us a little
acquaintances and E talks about what to about Facebook's business model; E should
state explicitly when talking to them. C talks follow as it completes the description of how
about a person who studied economics and that business model is built. We can correlate
his work experience and F talks about her 'manipulating' in E with 'coaxing' in B to
true interest. Hence, (e) is the right answer. make sure that they are a pair. CF - F tells us
that some concerns have been raised in the
tyre industry and C tells us the reason
Q15. Match the statements from column 1 behind it - fall in rubber production. Option C
with column 2 and find which of the is the right answer.
options make contextually and
grammatically correct sense. Q16. Match the statements from column 1
Column 1 Column 2 with column 2 and find which of the
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following pair of statements given in the people purchase; E tells us what the
options make contextually and government wanted to achieve instead.
grammatically correct sense. Option E is the right answer.
Column 1 Column 2
A. The global nitrogen-use efficiency is low, Directions (17-36): In the following
resulting in pollution by reactive nitrogen questions two columns are given
which threatens human health, D. containing three sentences/phrases each.
ecosystem services, contributes to climate In first column, sentences/phrases are A,
change and stratospheric ozone depletion. B and C and in the second column the
B. The second Scorpene submarine Khanderi sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A
has completed all trials in the final stages of sentence/phrase from the first column
acceptance E. and encourage them to buy may or may not connect with another
gold bonds instead. sentence/phrase from the second column
C. The government had announced the SGB to make a grammatically and contextually
scheme in an effort to wean people away correct sentence. Each question has five
from purchasing physical gold F. and is options, four of which display the
expected to be commissioned into the Navy sequence(s) in which the
by end April or early May. sentences/phrases can be joined to form
a grammatically and contextually correct
sentence. If none of the options given
a) AC and BD forms a correct sentence after
combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these”
b) BC and CE as your answer.
c) AD and CF Q17.
Column (1)
d) BD and CF (A) It may appear at first blush that the
decision may
e) AD and BF (B) Over the course of the last few weeks
(C) The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution
divides
Correct Choice : e Column (2)
(D) one of the striking features of
Solution : governance has been the signal role played
AD, BF and CE are the right pairs. AD - A tells by State Chief Ministers across India.
us a negative effect of the global nitrogen-use (E) responsibilities between these two
efficiency being low; D tells us the other layers.
negative effects caused by the same issue. BF (F) undermine the decentralised manner of
- B tells us about a submarine having funding local area development.
completed trials and being almost ready for
acceptance; F tells us when the submarine (a) C-E and B-F
will join the navy. CE - C tells us why the (b) A-F
government introduced the SGB scheme - to (c) C-E
lower the quantity of physical gold that (d) both (b) and (c)
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(e) None of these

S17. Ans(d)
Sol. Sentence (C) and (E) makes a perfect
match, the connection between C and E can Q19.
be traced from the key words, “divides” and Column (1)
“between these two.” (A) Notwithstanding the fact that the entire
Phrase (A) and (F) makes a perfect match. State machinery is now involved
The connection between A and F can be (B) Enough has been discussed already of the
traced from the key words, “the decision” instrumental
and “of funding local area.” (C) Many scientists and researchers have
Hence option (d) is the correct answer already predicted
choice. Column (2)
(D) in near wartime efforts to contain the
spread of this pandemic
Q18. (E) in example is the community kitchens
Column (1) run by local bodies in Kerala
(A) If you build a fortress to strengthen your (F) hotspots of the disease after the 21-day
defences against an enemy lockdown is lifted.
(B) With the ongoing war against COVID-19 (a) C-F
(C) Several political leaders imprisoned in (b) B-F
the wake of (c) A-D
Column (2) (d) C-E
(D) the state of preparedness within the (e) None of these
fortress S19. Ans(c)
(E) what is of importance is the strength of Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a
its walls perfect match. Hence option (c) is the correct
(F) the abrupt decision continue to be in answer choice.
detention even now.
(a) C-F
(b) C-E and B-F Q20.
(c) A-E Column (1)
(d) both (a) and (c) (A) even with the harvesting of wheat almost
(e) None of these over in States such as Madhya Pradesh
S18. Ans. (d) (B)First, a model needs to be established,
Sol. Sentence (C) and (F) makes a perfect with concrete standard operating
match, the connection between C and F can procedures
be traced from the key words, “imprisoned” (C) The police cannot reach out to each and
and “detention.” every village round the clock
Phrase (A) and (E) makes a perfect match. Column (2)
The connection between A and E can be (D)but once they are done with their work it
traced from the key words, “fortress” and “its is the panchayat that can do the work
walls.” effectively
Hence option (d) is the correct answer (E) by collaborating with women’s
choice. collectives
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(F)and best practices that can be replicated been suspended” and “recommendations
throughout rural India. already made are acted upon immediately.”
Hence option (d) is the correct answer
(a) C-F choice.
(b) B-F
(c) A-D
(d) C-E Q22. Column (1)
(e) None of these (A) The disparity between the crimes
S20. Ans(b) reported in a survey and registered with the
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a police
perfect match. (B) The most important thing that we can do
The connection between B and F can be is to acknowledge and accept
traced from the phrases, “model needs to be (C) The current atmosphere of fear,
established” and “replicated throughout uncertainty, food insecurity, and
rural India.” unemployment
Hence option (b) is the correct answer Column (2)
choice. (D) that domestic violence happens and
work to reduce the stigma attached to the
Q21. victims of such violence.
Column (1) (E) highlight how women are unlikely to
(A) Many members made immediate use of seek help.
the one-time dispensation to recommend (F) to aggravate tensions at home and make
(B) The literature on domestic violence women victims of those tensions.
suggests that
(C) Now that the entire scheme has been (a) A-E
suspended, the government (b) A-E and B-D
Column (2) (c) B-D
(D) if the genuine efforts made by members (d) C-D and B-E
to help their constituents are not frustrated. (e) None of these
(E) should ensure that recommendations
already made are acted upon immediately. S22. Ans. (b)
(F) may create feelings of inadequacy in men. Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful sentences. The
(a) C-F connection between A and E can be traced
(b) B-F from the key words, “disparity between” and
(c) A-F “highlight how.”
(d) C-E Phrase (B) and (D) makes a perfect match.
(e) None of these The connection between B and D can be
S21. Ans(d) traced from the key words, “we can do is to”
Sol. Only sentence (C) and (E) makes a and “work to reduce the stigma.”
perfect match. Hence option (b) is the correct answer
The connection between C and E can be choice.
traced from the phrases, “entire scheme has
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Q23. Column (1) Column (2)

(A) Even the most powerful nations are not (D) record of no mortality so far solely due to
able to cope with the effort and COVID-19 infection.
(B) The priority for India is to ensure that it (E) to build a health-care network, and
overcomes the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that equipment and personal
(C) The mandate of the Charter should be protective equipment is available to all
interpreted to emphasise that practitioners.
Column (2) (F) has been activated at the State-level for
(D) there are signs of conflict on account of round-the-clock monitoring.
shortages of equipment and trained
personnel. (a) A-D and B-F
(E) fix the weaknesses in the macroeconomy. (b) C-E and B-F
(F) this is the greatest threat to international (c) A-E
peace and security. (d) A-D
(e) None of these
(a) B-D S24. Ans. (c)
(b) C-F Sol. Only sentence (A) and (E) makes a
(c) A-F and B-D perfect match.
(d) A-D and C-F The connection between A and E can be
(e) None of these traced from the phrases, “improving our
S23. Ans. (d) health-care management” and “protective
Sol. Sentence (A) and (D) makes a perfect equipment is available to all practitioners.”
match, the connection between C and E can Hence option (c) is the correct answer
be traced from the key words, “not able to choice.
cope with” and “account of shortages.”
Phrase (C) and (F) makes a perfect match.
The connection between A and F can be Q25. Column (1)
traced from the key words, “mandate of the (A) As part of the latest ICMR advisory for
Charter” and “greatest threat to international clusters and migration centres, and going
peace and security.” forward
Hence option (d) is the correct answer (B) As the world watches, India must plan its
choice. strategy for a calibrated exit
(C) as part of the exit strategy the States
must also scale up testing
Column (2)
Q24. Column (1) (D) from lockdown will depend on
(A) This is the time to start improving our prioritised actions.
health-care management, formulating a (E) cities to their home towns or to camps
cooperative Centre-State relationship set up along inter-State corridors.
(B) The treatment protocol followed by our (F) from the most aggressive lockdown
experts at the SMS hospital had cured three anywhere to contain the novel coronavirus.
Italian patients
(C) an uncompromising and firm approach (a) B-F
towards lockdown (b) A-D and B-E
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(c) B-F and A-D (B) Over the course of the last few weeks
(d) C-E and B-F (C) A more esoteric, but no less devastating,
(e) None of these deprivation caused would be the
inaccessibility of symbols
S25. Ans. (a) Column (2)
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a (D) that marriage carries a range of legal
perfect match. rights and protections
Hence option (a) is the correct answer (E) that are germane to how people visualise
choice. their identities and envisage their
relationships.
(F) that it allows and facilitates the
Q26. Column (1) registration of inter-religious marriages.
(A) The disabled and elderly populations are
the most (a) C-E and B-F
(B) America’s refusal to ease sanctions on (b) A-F
Iran (c) C-E
(C) Pilots must be vigilant at all times to keep (d) both (b) and (c)
their (e) None of these
Column (2) S27. Ans(d)
(D) dragged by and no sign of relief Sol. Sentence (C) and (E) makes a perfect
appeared. match, the connection between C and E can
(E) spread with limited resources shows its be traced from the key words,
total disregard for the humanitarian “inaccessibility of symbols” and “visualise
situation their identities.”
(F) as infections began spreading at an Phrase (A) and (F) makes a perfect match.
exponential pace The connection between A and F can be
traced from the key words, “Special Marriage
(a) A-D and C-E Act” and “inter-religious marriages.”
(b) B-F and C-D Esoteric means intended for or likely to be
(c) B-E understood by only a small number of people
(d) C-F with a specialized knowledge or interest.
(e) None of these Germane means relevant to a subject under
S26. Ans. (e) consideration.
Sol. None of the phrases given in the column Envisage means contemplate or conceive of
(1) connect with any of the as a possibility or a desirable future event.
phrases/sentences given in column (2). Hence option (d) is the correct answer
Hence, option (e) ‘none of these’ is the choice.
correct answer.
Q27. Q28.
Column (1) Column (1)
(A) The only thing that is ‘special’ about the (A) To calculate the impact of the lockdown,
Special Marriage Act of 1954 is we proceed
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(B) What is needed is ensuring the key role (F) sharing compromise is in the works, the
of the state to lift up an economy that general outlook remains bleak.
(C) The Indian economy was in dire straits (a) C-F
Column (2) (b) B-F
(D) it allows the calculation of the impact of (c) A-D
any change in any sector (d) C-E
(E) by constructing four different scenarios (e) None of these
of the number of workdays lost in different S29. Ans(c)
sectors. Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a
(F) even before COVID-19 reached our perfect match. Hence option (c) is the correct
shores. answer choice.
(a) C-F
(b) C-E and B-F
(c) A-E
(d) both (a) and (c)
(e) None of these Q30.
S28. Ans. (d) Column (1)
Sol. Sentence (C) and (F) makes a perfect (A) The decision to reverse the ban was
match, the connection between C and F can made public hours
be traced from the key words, “was in dire (B) After imposing a blanket ban on the
straits” and “even before.” export of anti-malaria drug
Phrase (A) and (E) makes a perfect match. (C) India may have much to gain from the
The connection between A and E can be U.S. in the future by this diplomatic act
traced from the key words, “fortress” and “its Column (2)
walls.” (D) sudden demand for hydroxychloroquine
Hence option (d) is the correct answer across the world
choice. (E) India withheld supplies of the drug for
which orders had already been placed
(F) India reversed the policy two days later.
Q29. (a) C-F

Column (1) (b) B-F
(A) The pandemic has put nearly a third of (c) A-D
the world’s population under (d) C-E
(B) A Goldman Sachs report published on (e) None of these
March 30 estimated that COVID-19 S30. Ans(b)
(C) Although this double jeopardy still has Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
some distance to go perfect match.
Column (2) Hence option (b) is the correct answer
(D) some form of lockdown curbing the choice.
consumption of hydrocarbons, the mainstay
of Gulf economies. Q31.
(E) failed to reach a production-curtailing Column (1)
strategy as Saudi Arabia and Russia
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(A) Ever since the Democratic Party field (d) C-D and B-E
narrowed (e) None of these
(B) With the COVID-19 pandemic relegating
the Democratic contest between S32. Ans. (b)
(C) Bernie Sanders’ withdrawal from the Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
race for the presidential nominee and contextually meaningful sentences.
(D) to a lower priority among American choice.
voters
(E) at this juncture comes as no surprise.
(F)chances of staging a comeback grew even Q33. Column (1)
weaker, forcing him to withdraw. (A) In a locked-down New York, the UN
Security Council
(a) C-F (B) Madrid and Rome are seeking assistance
(b) B-F from EU partners
(c) A-F (C) Alongside the personal tragedies and the
(d) C-E pressure on overburdened hospitals, there
(e) None of these has been a stark economic toll
S31. Ans(d) Column (2)
Sol. Only sentence (C) and (E) makes a (D) was to be unable to perform the tradition
perfect match. of washing the feet of the faithful in case of
Hence option (d) is the correct answer infection.
choice. (E) it spread from China earlier this year
topped 1.5 million
(F) with the World Trade Organization
Q32. Column (1) warning of the “worst recession of our
(A) After blaming the Democrats for lifetimes.”
investing a ‘hoax’
(B) There is no doubt that concerted efforts (a) B-D
by China in downplaying (b) C-F
(C) World powers scrambled on Thursday to (c) A-F and B-D
build a global response (d) A-D and C-F
Column (2) (e) None of these
(D) the magnitude and severity of the S33. Ans. (d)
outbreak led to the spread of the virus within Sol. Sentence (A) and (D) makes a perfect
and outside China. match.
(E) U.S. President Donald Trump has found a Hence option (d) is the correct answer
new scapegoat choice.
(F) economic collapse caused by the
coronavirus epidemic
(a) A-E Q34. Column (1)

(b) A-E and B-D
(c) B-D
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(A) The new rule on so-called “neighbouring (F) we can notice how it expands the familiar
rights” is designed to ensure news publishers contours of the discussion over climate
are change.
(B) If they refuse, only a headline and a bare
link (a) B-F
(C) Media groups and news agency Agence (b) A-D and B-E
France-Presse lodged a complaint (c) B-F and A-D
Column (2) (d) C-E and B-F
(D) in a loss of visibility and potential ad (e) None of these
revenue for the publisher.
(E) compensated when their work is shown S35. Ans. (a)
on websites, search engines and social media Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
platforms. perfect match.
(F) within three months, to conduct Hence option (a) is the correct answer
negotiations in good faith choice.
(a) A-D and B-F

(b) C-E and B-F Q36. Column (1)
(c) A-E (A) Even by its volatile standards, our
(d) A-D Southwest Asian sub-region
(e) None of these (B) Nevertheless, both sides believe that
S34. Ans. (c) what
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (E) makes a (C) The Riyadh Summit acquired added
perfect match. importance as
Hence option (c) is the correct answer Column (2)
choice. (D) have been inclement against this
disorderly context
(E) joins them bilaterally is far more
Q35. Column (1) significant.
(A) Parents invest huge amounts of money in (F) It was 5:1 in kingdom’s favour and was
their children’s education dominated by the traditional commodities
(B) If we decipher all the issues raised in her
brief presentation at the UN General (a) A-D and C-E
Assembly, (b) B-F and C-D
(C) Their leaders talk eloquently about the (c) B-E
younger generation (d) C-F
(D) but there is more to Greta Thunberg’s S36. Ans. (e)
point of view than mere emotion Sol. None of the phrases given in the column
(E) we not only want to do the best for our (1) connect with any of the
children, but we also want their lives to go phrases/sentences given in column (2).
beyond ours Hence, option (e) ‘none of these’ is the
correct answer.
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S37. Ans(d)
Sol. A-F and C-E forms grammatically correct
Directions (37-46): In the following and contextually meaningful sentences.
questions two columns are given Hence option (d) is the correct answer
containing three sentences/phrases each. choice.
In first column, sentences/phrases are A,
B and C and in the second column the Q38.
sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A Column (1)
sentence/phrase from the first column (A) There has been a renewed
may or may not connect with another (B) Governments including ours have
sentence/phrase from the second column mandated lockdowns
to make a grammatically and contextually (C) Economics is about choices
correct sentence. Each question has five Column (2)
options, four of which display the (D) updates land in our phones on a minute-
sequence(s) in which the by-minute basis
sentences/phrases can be joined to form (E) focus on sanitation in recent years
a grammatically and contextually correct (F) a study of ‘human behaviour as a
sentence. If none of the options given relationship between ends and scarce means’
forms a correct sentence after (a) C-F
combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these” (b) C-E and B-F
as your answer. (c) A-E
Q37. (e) None of these
Column (1) S38. Ans. (d)
(A) We are all in it together and Sol. C-F and A-E forms grammatically correct
representatives of all political parties and contextually meaningful sentences.
(B) Governments including ours have Hence option (d) is the correct answer
mandated lockdowns to slow the pandemic choice.
(C) We must open our doors as wide as
possible to advice
Column (2) Q39.
(D) there will be massive economic costs Column (1)
(E) from the best minds and most skilled (A) The difference between standard
persons, whoever they may be and wherever economic targets and
they might be (B) The Human Development Index
(F) should work together to deal with what measures life expectancies
we are told is the severest crisis since (C) In Netflix’s new dystopian offering
Independence. Column (2)
(D) these welfare-based indices is their clear
(a) C-E and B-F focus on lives over profits.
(b) A-F (E) a proxy for long and healthy lives,
(c) C-E education and national incomes per capita
(d) both (b) and (c) (F) randomly assigned a level in a giant
(e) None of these vertical tower
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(a) C-F (A) The speed at which the virus entered the
(b) B-F country
(c) A-D (B) While the initial response of the
(d) C-E government was quick
(e) None of these (C) Central and State Governments should
S39. Ans(c) plan to adopt a public health approach
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a Column (2)
perfect match. Hence option (c) is the correct (D) multiple challenges it has posed before
answer choice. the people
(E) to be partners in organising the care
centres and managing them.
(F) in its independent history which pales
the earlier ones
Q40.
Column (1) (a) C-F
(A) The moment an account is publicly (b) B-F
demonstrated and accepted (c) A-F
(B) For a start, a rumour is an untested (d) C-E
(C) a rumour’s truth or falsity is irrelevant to (e) None of these
its efficacy S41. Ans(d)
Column (2) Sol. Only sentence (C) and (E) makes a
(D) not only spread like wild fire but have perfect match.
grave consequences Hence option (d) is the correct answer
(E) but like meteors in the sky, they choice.
disappear without much impact
(F) piece of information, opinion, report or
story. Q42. Column (1)
(A) The decision provides comfort and
(a) C-F continuity
(b) B-F (B) The Centre’s lockdown is the most
(c) A-D rigorous globally
(d) C-E (C) Further extensions of a lockdown appear
(e) None of these less and less feasible
S40. Ans(b) Column (2)
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a (D) but it has witnessed severe gaps in
perfect match. implementation
Hence option (b) is the correct answer (E) but it is a small window within which an
choice. orderly exit must be planned
(F) on meagre income substitution measures
and food donations
Q41. (a) A-E

Column (1) (b) A-E and B-D
(c) B-D
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(d) C-D and B-E (D) to wash with soap and water, turmeric
(e) None of these and neem
(E) of whom we consider our own, whom we
S42. Ans. (b) take shelter with.
Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct (F) juggling virtual meetings with lessons for
and contextually meaningful sentences. kids, peering by video into the homes of
Hence option (b) is the correct answer others
choice.
(a) A-D and B-F
(b) C-E and B-F
Q43. Column (1) (c) A-E
(A) Assuming the pandemic fades in the (d) A-D
second half of this year (e) None of these
(B) Fiscal measures should be two-fold 44. Ans. (c)
(C) The economic impact of the disease Sol. Only sentence (A) and (E) makes a
depends on a number of factors perfect match.
Column (2) Hence option (c) is the correct answer
(D) the world economy is projected to grow choice.
at 5.8% in 2021
(E) reducing firm closures, i.e., preserving
economic relationships.
(F) and their unpredictable interaction
(a) B-D
(b) C-F Q45. Column (1)
(c) A-F and B-D (A) The cure could trigger deep poverty and
(d) A-D and C-F a food security crisis
(e) None of these (B) Nations have made a crucial choice in
S43. Ans. (d) recent weeks
Sol. A-D and C-F forms grammatically correct (C) Social distancing will also take a
and contextually meaningful sentences. disproportionate economic toll
Hence option (d) is the correct answer Column (2)
choice. (D) but there is more to Greta Thunberg’s
point of view than mere emotion
(E) choosing polluting vs. non-polluting
Q44. Column (1) technologies
(A) Staying at home brings into focus the (F) choosing human life over economic
question growth
(B) Panchayat workers are taking turns at
the wooden gate (a) B-F
(C) Within America, where I live with my (b) A-D and B-E
family (c) B-F and A-D
Column (2) (d) C-E and B-F
(e) None of these
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S45. Ans. (a) correct sentence. Each question has five
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a options, four of which display the
perfect match. sequence(s) in which the
Hence option (a) is the correct answer sentences/phrases can be joined to form
choice. a grammatically and contextually correct
forms a correct sentence after
Q46. Column (1) combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these”
(A) Google must pay news publishers and as your answer.
agencies for re-use of
(B) Over the last two decades, even as Q48.
publishers across the world struggled Column (1)
(C) Many publishers are, hence, now in a (A) Only those with the most refined palates
position where they can neither let go (B) The ongoing crisis is creating changes
Column (2) that could end up
(D) in what has been a see-saw battle (C) Paul, losing 19-0 in a ping-pong match
between European regulators and publishers against his nimble friend
(E) to could set the template for not just the Column (2)
news industry in France and Europe (D) exacerbate the novel challenges
(F) they are too small to challenge Google’s accompanying the fourth industrial
might revolution
(E) basically capitulated when he played the
(a) A-D and C-E last two points with his eyes closed.
(b) B-F and C-D (F) were able to adjudicate during the
(c) B-E barbeque competition.
(d) C-F (a) C-E and B-F
(e) None of these (b) A-F
S47. Ans. (e) (c) C-E
Sol. None of the phrases given in the column (d) both (b) and (c)
(1) connect with any of the (e) None of these
phrases/sentences given in column (2). S48. Ans(d)
Hence, option (e) ‘none of these’ is the Sol. A-F and C-E forms grammatically correct
correct answer. and contextually meaningful sentences.
Adjudicate: make a formal judgement on a
Directions (48-57): In the following disputed matter.
questions two columns are given Capitulated: cease to resist an opponent or
containing three sentences/phrases each. an unwelcome demand; yield.
In first column, sentences/phrases are A, Hence option (d) is the correct answer
B and C and in the second column the choice.
sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A
sentence/phrase from the first column Q49.
may or may not connect with another Column (1)
sentence/phrase from the second column (A) There are few cities in the world
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(B) A microcosm of these trends can be seen (e) None of these

(C) While it attempts to memorialise the life S50. Ans(c)
and work of an individual Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a
Column (2) perfect match. Hence option (c) is the correct
(D) have a cumulative market cap of over $4 answer choice.
trillion
(E) as diverse and cosmopolitan as New
York.
(F) it leaves a residue of sorrow that forever
gnaws at your heart. Q51.
(a) C-F Column (1)
(b) C-E and B-F (A) Lockdowns in some format are expected
(c) A-E to be the norm
(d) both (a) and (c) (B) Even after all his success, I found him to
(e) None of these be accommodating and obliging
S49. Ans. (d) (C) The frequent sight of several thousands
Sol. C-F and A-E forms grammatically correct of migrant labourers undertaking perilous
and contextually meaningful sentences. journeys
Gnaws: bite at or nibble something Column (2)
persistently. (D) micro-level circumstances will be worse
Hence option (d) is the correct answer in India than anywhere else.
choice. (E) on foot in inhumane conditions are a
disgraceful blight on India
(F) sharing with me his "secret tips" on how
Q50. to gain wealth and make friends.
Column (1) (a) C-F
(A) Some thermally active fountains spew (b) B-F
sulphur fumes (c) A-D
(B) India’s huge capacity and infrastructure- (d) C-E
building requirements (e) None of these
(C) Nonetheless, even before the pandemic, S51. Ans(b)
India was struggling Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
Column (2) perfect match.
(D) the air around them is sometimes so Though C and E make a perfect match but
malodorous that many have to plug their fails to be grammatically correct. (subject
noses. verb agreement rule)
(E) for more than a million job aspirants who (The frequent sight) + (is)
were entering the job market each month. Hence option (b) is the correct answer
(F) since the average Indian household size choice.
is approximately five.
(a) C-F
(b) B-F
(c) A-D Q52.
(d) C-E Column (1)
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(A) One way to ensure their sustenance (d) C-D and B-E
throughout these trying times (e) None of these
(B) The mere fact of human existence entails
suffering S53. Ans. (b)
(C) Although a brilliant economist, Professor Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
Black and contextually meaningful sentences.
(D) is expected to fall by 5.9%. choice.
(E) was completely inarticulate, a terrible
lecturer.
(F) keeps us all in a near-permanent state of Q54. Column (1)
radical discontentment. (A) Critics agreed the movie was creditable
(a) C-F (B) The private sector, which had backed the
(b) B-F state-run core sector approach
(c) A-F (C) Onerous paper work and huge costs were
(d) C-E heaped on these hapless
(e) None of these Column (2)
S52. Ans(d) (D) but few gave it more than three out of
Sol. Only sentence (C) and (E) makes a five stars.
perfect match. (E) made to modernise light industries or
Inarticulate: without or deprived of the use develop contemporary consumer products
of speech or words (F) citizens who manage to barely get by
Hence option (d) is the correct answer even in the best of times.
choice.
(a) B-D
(b) C-F
Q53. Column (1) (c) A-F and B-D
(A) We all undergo a deeply negative, (d) A-D and C-F
unwanted experience (e) None of these
(B) Many have accused Hemingway of being S54. Ans. (d)
a quiet misogynist Sol. A-D and C-F forms grammatically correct
(C) There may have been a time when most and contextually meaningful sentences.
people oriented Hence option (d) is the correct answer
Column (2) choice.
(D) but recently unearthed letters argue
against this belief.
(E) when a misfortune unexpectedly crashes Q55. Column (1)
into our life. (A) His responses were clearly evasive
(F) on meagre income substitution measures (B) Richard tries to debunk religious belief,
and food donations (C) With global oil prices still about 45%
lower than 2019 closing levels
(a) A-E Column (2)
(b) A-E and B-D
(c) B-D
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(D) but his ridicule tends to push people (b) A-D and B-E
away from his points rather than convince (c) B-F and A-D
them (d) C-E and B-F
(E) he obviously did not want to take on any (e) None of these
responsibility or any new work.
(F) even when crude tumbled last month, S56. Ans. (a)
could be attributed to their caution Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
(a) A-D and B-F perfect match.
(b) C-E and B-F Hence option (a) is the correct answer
(c) A-E choice.
(d) A-E and B-D
(e) None of these
S55. Ans. (d) Q57. Column (1)
Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct (A) The abominable plight of migrant
and contextually meaningful sentences. workers in recent weeks
Debunk: expose the falseness or hollowness (B) To cope with the crisis, poor households
of (an idea or belief). (C) The sad truth is that except in areas
Hence option (d) is the correct answer where rural workers are relatively
choice. empowered
Column (2)
(D) have invaded television screens and
stirred the nation’s conscience.
(E) urgently needs a chance to earn cash
beyond small mercies.
(F) they are initiated on their behalf by
Q56. Column (1) others.
(A) Though it did not spare any effort to
make spectacles out of an unfolding (a) A-D and C-E
pestilence, (b) B-F and C-D
(B) The Industrial Revolution accompanied (c) B-E
by European naval expansion and (d) C-F
colonialism (e) None of these
(C) The EU will need considerable soul S57. Ans. (e)
searching to rediscover the limits of free Sol. None of the phrases given in the column
movement (1) connect with any of the
Column (2) phrases/sentences given in column (2).
(D) and required numerous clarifications Hence, option (e) ‘none of these’ is the
and amendments. correct answer.
(E) underlying theme of the European
experiment of shared sovereignty. Directions (58-67): In the following
(F) contributed to the rise of the West, and questions two columns are given
now the balance is being restored. containing three sentences/phrases each.
In first column, sentences/phrases are A,
(a) B-F B and C and in the second column the
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sentence/phrase from the first column
may or may not connect with another Q59.
sentence/phrase from the second column Column (1)
to make a grammatically and contextually (A) Although African countries moved
correct sentence. Each question has five quickly to curb the initial spread
options, four of which display the (B) Chinese embassies across Africa have
sequence(s) in which the taken the lead
sentences/phrases can be joined to form (C) China, being Africa’s largest trading
a grammatically and contextually correct partner, was quick
sentence. If none of the options given Column (2)
forms a correct sentence after (D) by coordination both public and private
combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these” donations to local stakeholders
as your answer. (E) they are still woefully ill-equipped to
cope with a public health emergency
Q58. (F) to signal its intent to help Africa cope
Column (1) with the pandemic.
(A) India’s economy is in a severe slowdown (a) C-F
that is (b) C-E and B-F
(B) The RBI, which cut interest rates on May (c) A-E
22, was categorical (d) both (a) and (c)
(C) The government says the lockdown (e) None of these
impacted data flow, S59. Ans. (d)
Column (2) Sol. C-F and A-E forms grammatically correct
(D) in their assessment that a recovery and contextually meaningful sentences.
would likely start only from the October Hence option (d) is the correct answer
quarter. choice.
(E) and with statutory reporting timelines
extended the estimates would likely undergo
revision. Q60.
(F) only going to get worse in a pandemic- Column (1)
stricken world. (A) While he could articulate no clear reason
(a) C-E and B-F why Harkner's plan would fail
(b) A-F (B) Over two months into the national
(c) C-E lockdown, India’s workforce
(d) both (b) and (c) (C) Restrictions have eased slightly, but a
(e) None of these return to normalcy has proved
Sol. A-F and C-E forms grammatically correct (D) he nevertheless felt qualms about
and contextually meaningful sentences. committing any resources to it.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer (E) trying to get back home from their
choice. respective urban lives
(F) challenges even for the firms that are
allowed to operate
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(a) C-F
(b) B-F Q62.
(c) A-D Column (1)
(d) C-E (A) Every time the Tamil Nadu police find
(e) None of these migrant workers walking
S60. Ans(c) (B) With governments refusing to provide
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a advance information on trains
perfect match. Hence option (c) is the correct (C) Even as the dishwasher at the French
answer choice. restaurant, Josh quickly learned
Column (2)
(D) they put them in a bus and drop him off
in Chennai or close to where they were
staying
Q61. (E) that he had the perquisite of being able to
Column (1) eat terrific food for half the price diners
(A) Several States offered a temporary fix — would pay.
stretching permissible working hours (F) migrants do not know what to do.
(B) That light could be both a particle and a (a) C-F
wave (b) B-F, A-D and C-E
(C) When Dexter was unable to fulfil his (c) B-F and A-D
basic duties, instead of firing (d) C-E
(D) have used the occasion to embark on a S62. Ans(d)
purge of labour laws Sol. Only sentence (C) and (E) makes a
(E) him, the boss relegated her to kitchen perfect match.
clean-up. Hence option (d) is the correct answer
(F) seems paradoxical, but nonetheless, it is choice.
true.
(a) C-F
(b) B-F Q63. Column (1)
(c) A-D (A) I sat and listened as she enumerated all
(d) C-E of the things
(e) None of these (B) While the other teams in the division
S61. Ans(b) actively vie for the championship,
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a (C) I thought I could repair the car myself,
perfect match. but after two days of work with no success,
Though C and E make a perfect match but Column (2)
fails to be grammatically correct. (subject (D) this team seems content simply to go
verb agreement rule) through the motions of playing.
(Dexter) + (his) (E) she did not like about the past three
Hence option (b) is the correct answer months.
choice. (F) she had to admit that her efforts were
futile.
(a) A-E
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(b) A-E and B-D (C) It is in this context that the showcause
(c) B-D notice issued by the Bar Council
(d) C-D and B-E Column (2)
(e) None of these (D) and were ultimately able to make almost
no progress on the project.
S63. Ans. (b) (E) in protecting the integrity and
Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct independence of the judiciary.
and contextually meaningful sentences. (F) in the Supreme Court but throughout the
Hence option (b) is the correct answer country.
choice. (a) A-D and B-F
(b) C-E and B-F
(c) A-E
Q64. Column (1) (d) A-E and B-D
(A) The pandemic has only increased the (e) None of these
pressure on the police force S65. Ans. (d)
(B) Over the past few weeks, the number of Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
migrants and contextually meaningful sentences.
(C) The man I mentioned waited in a corner Stymied: hinder or prevent the progress or
just outside the gate accomplishment of.
Column (2) Hence option (d) is the correct answer
(D) which means more anger is unleashed on choice.
the migrants.
(E) must indeed be a dystopian world if
courts need to intervene
(F) still hoping to get in, only to be told that
he should ask Chief Minister for help
(a) B-D
(b) C-F Q66. Column (1)
(c) A-F and B-D (A) Even if the COVID-19 pandemic spares
(d) A-D and C-F South Asia
(e) None of these (B) The nightly news simply announced that
S64. Ans. (d) the senator had had an affair
Sol. A-D and C-F forms grammatically correct (C) As the region from the Indian Ocean to
and contextually meaningful sentences. the Himalaya is hit by recession,
choice. (D) the worst impact they have reserved
thus far for the northern latitudes
(E) more than half a century’s effort against
Q65. Column (1) poverty had been wasted.
(A) In fact, it is the Bar Associations that (F) but the tabloid published all the sordid
have played a larger role details of the interaction.
(B) The engineers found their plans stymied (a) B-F
at every turn (b) A-D and B-E
(c) B-F and A-D
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(d) C-E and B-F In first column, sentences/phrases are A,

(e) None of these B and C and in the second column the
S66. Ans. (a) sentence/phrase from the first column
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a may or may not connect with another
perfect match. sentence/phrase from the second column
Sordid: involving ignoble actions and to make a grammatically and contextually
motives. correct sentence. Each question has five
Hence option (a) is the correct answer options, four of which display the
choice. sequence(s) in which the
sentences/phrases can be joined to form
Q67. Column (1) sentence. If none of the options given
Column (1) forms a correct sentence after
(A) WHO compels Parties to consider taking combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these”
legislative action as your answer.
(B) cigarettes butts have escaped the
regulations and have not Q68.
(C) The fact, however, is that cellulose Column (1)
acetate fibres used as (A) India had warning about the COVID-19
Column (2) epidemic in China
(D) was not yet satisfied (B) Strategy planning is dynamic, with
(E) atoned for by the literary value of the revisions
work. (C) Mike was upset at the man who not only
(F) to address the issue of industry liability cut in front of him at the ticket counter
for the adverse consequences of tobacco use. Column (2)
(D) in the beginning may become redundant
(a) C-F midway.
(b) B-F (E) but also had the audacity to cut in front
(c) A-F of him at the bathroom line.
(d) C-E (F) spreading to neighbouring countries well
(e) None of these ahead of virus importations; yet, the nation
S67. Ans(c) faltered. (a) C-E and B-F
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (F) makes a (b) A-F
perfect match. (c) C-E
None of the two sentences make the (d) both (b) and (c)
meaningful coherent sense except (A) and (e) None of these
(F). hence option (c) is the correct answer S68. Ans(d)
choice. Sol. A-F and C-E forms grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful sentences.
Audacity: aggressive boldness in social
Directions (68-77): In the following situations
questions two columns are given Hence option (d) is the correct answer
containing three sentences/phrases each. choice.
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(E) so now that he is regaining his health, it's

not surprising that he has a ravenous
appetite.
(F) in fact, antithetical to the detachment
Q69. Buddhism preaches.
Column (1) (a) C-F
(A) Britain quickly built the largest military (b) B-F
in the Subcontinent (c) A-D and C-E
(B) The man's driver's license was rescinded (d) C-E and B-F
after his tenth car accident, (e) None of these
(C) Indian experts are skilful to imbibe, distil S70. Ans(d)
and translate information into practical, Sol. C-E and B-F forms grammatically correct
Column (2) and contextually meaningful sentences.
(D) which meant she would never be allowed Foment: try to stir up public opinion
to legally drive again. Antithetical: directly opposed or contrasted;
(E) using the land revenue of Bengal, and mutually incompatible.
over time conquered India. Hence option (d) is the correct answer
(F) socioculturally appropriate action plans. choice.
(a) C-F
(b) C-E and B-F
(c) A-E
(e) None of these Q71.
S69. Ans. (d) Column (1)
Sol. C-F and A-E forms grammatically correct (A) The latter has consequences for the
and contextually meaningful sentences. Indian Metrological Department’s other
Rescinded: cancel officially major role
Hence option (d) is the correct answer (B) The signals were at first sporadic, but
choice. now we detect a clear,
(C) While the Indian Metrological
Department is a primarily scientific
Q70. organisation,
(A) While he could articulate no clear reason (D) every year of normal monsoon has
why Harkner's plan would fail brought with it both torrential floods and
(B) His deep emotional involvement with long dry spells.
these ideas is, (E) she faces competition from domestic and
(C) John didn't eat much at all during the international companies in providing
week he had the flu, weather-related services.
Column (2) (F)consistent pattern of electromagnetic
(D) hoping to foment a general feeling of radiation emanating from deep space.
discontent. (a) C-F
(b) B-F
(c) A-D
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(d) C-E Note: ensuring strict observance of

(e) None of these guidelines is not a rule hence something is
S71. Ans(b) clearly missing from C-E.
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a Hence option (c) is the correct answer
perfect match. choice.
Sporadic: recurring in scattered and
irregular or unpredictable instances
Though C and E make a perfect match but Q73. Column (1)
fails to be grammatically correct. (subject (A) The wide-eyed optimism of her youth
verb agreement rule) was now tempered
(Indian Metrological Department) + (it) (B) The CEO was unaware of the damaging
Hence option (b) is the correct answer consequences of his choices,
choice. (C) Many in the public believed the rumours
of a UFO crash outside town,
Column (2)
(D) largely because he surrounded himself
Q72. with sycophants who would never dare
Column (1) criticize him.
(A) While Nan was always engaged in (E) after she had worked many years in the
philosophical speculation, criminal justice system.
(B) The mayor's constituents are no longer (F) so the chief of police did everything he
happy with her performance could to repudiate the rumours.
(C) The police have taken enormous risks (a) A-E
during the lockdown to ensure strict (b) A-E and B-D
observance of guidelines (c) B-D
Column (2) (d) C-D and B-E
(D) her brother was occupied with far more (e) None of these
pedestrian concerns: how to earn a salary
and run a household. S73. Ans. (b)
(E) which in India is among the most difficult Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
rules to enforce. and contextually meaningful sentences.
(F) and plan to vote for another candidate in Repudiate: reject as untrue or unfounded
the upcoming election. Sycophants: a person who acts obsequiously
(a) C-F towards someone important in order to gain
(b) B-F, A-D and C-E advantage.
(c) B-F and A-D Hence option (b) is the correct answer
(d) C-E choice.
(e) None of these
S72. Ans(c)
Sol. A-D and B-F forms grammatically correct Q74. Column (1)
and contextually meaningful sentences. (A) Instead of calling his financial advisor,
Pedestrian: lacking imagination Harold acted precipitously, buying 4,000
shares of the latest "hot" stock,
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(B) As the virus’ chain of transmission is (b) C-E and B-F

broken, (c) A-E
(C) The professor could speak objectively (d) A-E and B-D
about the other composers, (e) None of these
Column (2) S75. Ans. (d)
(D) only to find out that the company had a Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
history of inflating its year end numbers. and contextually meaningful sentences.
(E) the focus should shift to identifying the Inimical: hostile (usually describes
animal-to-human transmission origins of conditions or environments)
SARS-CoV-2 Hence option (d) is the correct answer
(F) but he always lectured about Brahms choice.
with a particularly reverent air, unable to
offer a single criticism of his compositions.
(a) B-E
(b) C-F
(c) A-F and B-D
(d) A-D and C-F and B-E
(e) None of these Q76. Column (1)
S74. Ans. (d) (A) After the relatively small homerun totals
Sol. All three A-D, C-F and B-E form in the "dead ball" era,
grammatically correct and contextually (B) The authorities have sanctioned the use
meaningful sentences. of the wilderness reserve for public use;
Precipitous: done with very great haste and (C) The silver lining equivalent of science in
without due deliberation this COVID-19 pandemic for India,
Reverent: feeling or showing profound Column (2)
respect or veneration (D) Babe Ruth's homerun totals were truly
Hence option (d) is the correct answer unexceptional: every year, he set a new all-
choice. time record.
(E) is the rate of transition from a state of
infection to recovery from the disease,
Q75. Column (1) (F) many expect to see hikers and campers
(A) Venus, with a surface temperature that enjoying the park in the coming months.
would turn rubber to liquid, (a) B-F
(B) Many style guides recommend not using (b) A-D and B-E
idioms in writing because these (c) B-F and A-D
(C) Even as independent accounts point out (d) C-E and B-F
that Chinese troops are yet to withdraw (e) None of these
Column (2)
(D) trite expressions are uninteresting and S76. Ans. (a)
show a lack of imagination on the part of the Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
writer. perfect match.
(E) is inimical to any form of life. To make a match of A and D, unexceptional
(F) in a clear departure from the past. should have been replaced by prodigious
(a) A-D and B-F
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which means so great in size or force or Directions (78-87): In the following

extent as to elicit awe. questions two columns are given
Hence option (a) is the correct answer containing three sentences/phrases each.
choice. In first column, sentences/phrases are A,
B and C and in the second column the
Q77. sentence/phrase from the first column
may or may not connect with another
Column (1) sentence/phrase from the second column
(A)While lifting the restrictions on the State- to make a grammatically and contextually
run lenders correct sentence. Each question has five
(B)The two banks have also made the options, four of which display the
necessary disclosures to sequence(s) in which the
(C)RBI will continuously monitor the sentences/phrases can be joined to form
performance of a grammatically and contextually correct
Column (2) forms a correct sentence after
(D)RBI said the Board for Financial combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these”
Supervision (BFS) reviewed the performance as your answer.
of the banks under prompt and corrective
action Q78.
(E) indicate that Vox could have a significant Column (1)
presence in the next parliament and be in a (A) The novel coronavirus pandemic has
position to play kingmaker brought
(F) her advisors who couldn't believe she (B) The principal of my elementary school
had written 60 scholarly pages so quickly. was a cold, austere woman;
(C) Of course the several lacunae that
(a) C-F continue to
(b) B-F Column (2)
(c) A-D (D) I could never understand why he chose
(d) C-E to work with children.
(e) None of these (E) bedevil local governance have to be
simultaneously addressed.
S77. Ans(c) (F) home the critical role of local
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a governments and decentralised responses.
perfect match. (a) C-E and B-F
‘lifting the restrictions’ and ‘reviewed the (b) A-F
performance’ together make a sense thus (c) C-E
making (A) and (D) a perfect match. All other (d) both (b) and (c)
given parts either don’t fit contextually or fail (e) None of these
to give a grammatically and contextually S78. Ans(d)
correct sentence. Hence option (c) is the Sol. A-F and C-E forms grammatically correct
correct answer choice. and contextually meaningful sentences.
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Austere: severe or strict in manner or (C) As the government began to wrestle with
attitude. the severe downturn
Though B and D make a perfect match but Column (2)
fails to be grammatically correct. (subject (D) the States is expected to be in the region
verb agreement rule) of 12% of GDP.
(austere woman) + (why she chose) (E) some economic pundits urged the
Hence option (d) is the correct answer government to go out and spend without
choice. worrying about the increase in public debt.
(F) Mary put him in charge of numbering and
cataloging the entire collection of rare
stamps.
(a) C-F
Q79. (b) B-F
Column (1) (c) A-D and C-E
(A) If property tax covers land, that will (d) C-E and B-F
hugely enhance (e) None of these
(B) There is a yawning gap between tax S80. Ans(d)
potential and actual collection Sol. C-E and B-F forms grammatically correct
(C) Property tax collection with appropriate and contextually meaningful sentences.
exemptions Scrupulous: characterized by extreme care
Column (2) and great effort
(D) there is only an increase of ₹63 crore. Hence option (d) is the correct answer
(E) the yield from this source even without choice.
any increase in rates.
(F) should be a compulsory levy and
preferably must cover land.
(a) C-F
(c) A-E Column (1)
(d) both (a) and (c) (A) The latter has consequences for the
(e) None of these Indian Metrological Department’s other
S79. Ans. (d) major role
Sol. C-F and A-E forms grammatically correct (B) The less expensive journey is a clear
and contextually meaningful sentences. financial advantage as the U.S. has been
Rescinded: cancel officially paying the Russians $80 million
Hence option (d) is the correct answer (C) The ruling political party has begun a
choice. campaign to shut down subversive
Column (2)
(D) every year of normal monsoon has
Q80. brought with it both torrential floods and
Column (1) long dry spells.
(A) The government’s focus thus far has been (E) websites that they deems as a threat to
on reassuring "national safety."
(B) Because of his scrupulous nature
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(F) to put one astronaut into space ever since Hence option (c) is the correct answer
they stopped NASA’s human space launch choice.
programme.
(a) C-F
(b) B-F Q83. Column (1)
(c) A-D (A) It is time to repose faith in constructive
(d) C-E dialogue
(e) None of these (B) Aircraft carrier operations take years.
S81. Ans(b) (C) Even as China is reducing its land forces
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a to focus on the sea
perfect match. Column (2)
Though C and E make a perfect match but (D) to master even if a ship is available
fails to be grammatically correct. (subject (E) with empathy to resolve any matter that
verb agreement rule) disturbs the calm between the two countries.
(ruling political party) + (it deems) (F) forgoing a carrier due to budgetary
Hence option (b) is the correct answer constraints is counterproductive
choice. (a) A-E
(b) A-E and B-D
(c) B-D
(d) C-D and B-E
Q82. (e) None of these
Column (1)
(A) The Defence Minister expressed disbelief S83. Ans. (b)
over the fact that a government comprising Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
three parties, and contextually meaningful sentences.
(B) The recently inaugurated road section in Hence option (b) is the correct answer
Pithoragarh district choice.
(C) India and Nepal enjoy a unique
relationship that goes beyond
Column (2) Q84. Column (1)
(D) with a former CM in the Cabinet, is so (A) Their large "donations" to the local police
directionless. department
(E) agreement between India and Nepal on (B) An indigenously constructed carrier can
the four Terai districts prevail. galvanise the economy
(F) in the State of Uttarakhand lies (C) The most successful viruses are
completely within the territory of India. pernicious:
(a) C-F Column (2)
(b) B-F, A-D and C-E (D) gave the drug cartel the brazen
(c) B-F and A-D confidence to do their business out in the
(d) C-E open.
(e) None of these (E) given the large number of industries and
S82. Ans(c) MSMEs involved in the supply chain.
Sol. A-D and B-F forms grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful sentences.
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(F) an infected person may feel perfectly

healthy for several months while incubating
and spreading the virus.
(a) B-E
(b) C-F
(c) A-F and B-D Q86. Column (1)
(d) A-D and C-F and B-E (A) Guidelines in India require States to
(e) None of these record these COVID-19 deaths with notes on
S84. Ans. (d) (B) It is important to ensure that the same
Sol. All three A-D, C-F and B-E form urgency and eagerness
grammatically correct and contextually (C) The Centre and States must specifically
meaningful sentences. attempt to destigmatise COVID-19 infection
Brazen: bold and without shame. and ramp up
choice. (D) the entire gamut of severe respiratory
diseases is being monitored
(E) inclusive of people who tested positive
Q85. Column (1) being discharged from hospitals
(A) While there are around 400 face-offs (F) that goes into counting those who have
each year on an average along the LAC, recovered is reflected when counting the
(B) What baffles most observers is the dead.
rationale behind the Chinese escalation on (a) B-F
the LAC (b) A-D and B-E
(C) Having given up its traditional slogan of (c) B-F and A-D
‘peaceful rise’, China, under Mr. Xi (d) C-E and B-F
(D) while the entire world is preoccupied
with battling COVID-19 S86. Ans. (a)
(E) the recent spate of territorial Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
transgressions by the People’s Liberation perfect match.
Army (PLA) is unprecedented in its scope Hence option (a) is the correct answer
(F) is precisely what would suit the Chinese choice.
political and military leadership
(a) A-D and B-F
(c) A-E Column (1)
(d) A-E and B-D (A)the apprehension was that this would bar
(e) None of these a successful businessperson
S85. Ans. (d) (B)about 50% of the ailing group’s assets
Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct were already on the block
and contextually meaningful sentences. (C)merely because two persons are brothers
Hence option (d) is the correct answer or relatives you can’t be disqualified
choice.
Column (2)
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(D) differentiated from other similar animal Q88.

species due to many years of isolation on the Column (1)
island. (A) The magnitude of protests across the U.S.
(E) of it comes from statutory functions it (B) Floyd was declared dead when
has to perform as a regulator. (C) The demands from various quarters
(F) differentiate his compositions from other include complete
works of late 18th century music. Column (2)
(D) I could never understand why he chose
(a) C-E and B-F to work with children.
(b) A-F (E) there is a spurt in crime or a particularly
(c) C-E horrific incident
(d) both (b) and (c) (F) has surprised many observers.
(e) None of these (a) C-E and B-F
(b) A-F
S87. Ans(e) (c) C-E
Sol. None of the part of the sentence given (d) both (b) and (c)
among the options makes a match with any (e) None of these
other part of the sentence contextually hence S88. Ans(d)
there is no option which is giving the correct Sol. A-F and C-E forms grammatically correct
match of the given parts of the sentences. and contextually meaningful sentences.
Hence option (e) is the correct answer Hence option (d) is the correct answer
choice. choice.
Directions (88-97): In the following

questions two columns are given
containing three sentences/phrases each. Q89.
In first column, sentences/phrases are A, Column (1)
B and C and in the second column the (A) Police leadership should be advised to
sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A resist the
sentence/phrase from the first column (B) The Finance Minister announced that the
may or may not connect with another government was planning to bring in
sentence/phrase from the second column (C) Many academics, especially
to make a grammatically and contextually psychologists,
correct sentence. Each question has five Column (2)
options, four of which display the (D) and insolvency law practitioners had no
sequence(s) in which the idea where they stood with these
sentences/phrases can be joined to form announcements.
a grammatically and contextually correct (E) temptation of giving up the cause without
sentence. If none of the options given a fight.
forms a correct sentence after (F) have advocated the continuous
combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these” indoctrination of policemen at the grassroots
as your answer. level
(a) C-F
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(b) C-E and B-F Column (1)

(c) A-E (A) On the personal front, this could be an
(d) both (a) and (c) opportunity to
(e) None of these (B) There is a growing debate about what the
S89. Ans. (d) scarcity and privation wrought
Sol. C-F and A-E forms grammatically correct (C) Thinking about climate change requires a
and contextually meaningful sentences. lot
Rescinded: cancel officially Column (2)
Hence option (d) is the correct answer (D) to react to climate change might be left
choice. similarly underdeveloped
(E) of a greener, less turbulent future will
falter against the turbulence of today
Q90. (F) by the COVID-19 crisis will mean for our
Column (1) response to climate change.
(A) The ordinance appears to consider every (a) C-F
default occurring (b) B-F
(B) The role of a proviso in a statute is to (c) A-D
restrict (d) C-E
(C) the proviso to the section states that no (e) None of these
application for insolvency resolution S91. Ans(b)
Column (2) Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
(D) as a direct consequence of the pandemic perfect match.
or the lockdown Hence option (b) is the correct answer
(E) shall ever be filed against a corporate choice.
debtor for any default occurring
(F) the application of the main provision
under exceptional circumstances.
(a) C-F Q92.
(b) B-F Column (1)
(c) A-D and C-E (A) China’s objection to an expanded G7 is no
(d) C-E and B-F reason
(e) None of these (B) Although the French were spared the
S90. Ans(d) embargo
Sol. C-E and B-F forms grammatically correct (C) While postponing the summit, Mr. Trump
and contextually meaningful sentences. declared that in any case
Scrupulous: characterized by extreme care Column (2)
and great effort (D) for India to stay away from it, if invited to
Hence option (d) is the correct answer join.
choice. (E) guest invited to Biarritz, France to the G7
summit last year, along with other heads of
government.
(F) the chill winds of the OPEC action
reverberated around the world.
Q91. (a) C-F
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(b) B-F, A-D and C-E (C) Showing no patience, the manager utterly
(c) B-F and A-D Column (2)
(d) C-E (D) claiming that all pictures of a spherical
(e) None of these earth are computer generated.
S93. Ans(c) (E) dissect a hopelessly tangled issue and
Sol. A-D and B-F forms grammatically correct isolate the essential laws at play.
and contextually meaningful sentences. (F) lambasted the sales team that lost the big
Hence option (c) is the correct answer account.
choice. (a) B-E
(b) C-F
(c) A-F and B-D
Q94. Column (1) (d) A-D and C-F and B-E
(A) Going by official claims by the Centre, as (e) None of these
many as 57.22 lakh migrant workers S95. Ans. (d)
(B) Several problems remain, not the least of Sol. All three A-D, C-F and B-E form
them being grammatically correct and contextually
(C) The inadequacy of facilities for meaningful sentences.
registering and identifying those Hence option (d) is the correct answer
Column (2) choice.
(D) the lapses on the part of the authorities
across the country in dealing with the crisis.
(E) have returned to their home towns from Q96. Column (1)
the States in which they have been earning a (A)having developed an interest in native
living. varieties
(F) to the crisis and to the myriad voices that (B)Farmers will not spend on fertilizers or
raised concern over the tribulations pesticides and the price realisation
(a) A-E (C)The foundation plans to promote native
(b) A-E and B-D varieties of paddy
(c) B-D Column (2)
(d) C-D and B-E (D)for these varieties were not available
(e) None of these locally
(E)by identifying interested farmers and
S94. Ans. (b) expanding area under these.
Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct (F)he went on a quest for almost a year
and contextually meaningful sentences. looking for such paddy varieties
Hence option (b) is the correct answer
choice. (a) C-E and B-F
(b) A-F
(c) C-E
Q95. Column (1) (d) both (b) and (c)
(A) Bryan is dogmatic in his belief that the (e) None of these
earth is flat,
(B) The lawyer had an incisive mind, able in S96. Ans(d)
a flash to
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Sol. In option (b), ‘interest in native varieties’ grammatically correct sentence. Hence
and ‘looking for such paddy varieties’ option (b) is the correct answer choice.
together make a sense thus we can assume
option (b) to be a correct match. Q98. Column (1)
Quest- a long or arduous search for (A) when the financial director started
something. screaming and throwing food
time. Similarly, C and E makes a perfect (B) the author's inability to take a side on the
match. Hence option (d) is the correct issue
answer choice. (C) the President announced that the
senators were about to reach a compromise,
Column (2)
(D) and that is why he was esteemed by all
his colleagues in the philosophy department
Q97. (E) and that he was eager to read the
Column (1) forthcoming details of the bill
(A)They were not a group by stylistic affinity (F) at his co-workers, the police had to come
(B)The idea was not to overwhelm the in to deal with his aberrant behavior
viewer
(C) his meticulous curation merges with an (a) C-E and B-F
aesthetic unravelling (b) A-F
Column (2) (c) C-E
(D) remind one of the familiar images of (d) both (b) and (c)
horse-drawn carriages from mythological (e) None of these
television shows said the excavators.
(E) is shocking to find such antique from S98. Ans(d)
ancient civilization in this area Sol. In option (b), ‘screaming and throwing
(F) physically but allow an intimate food’ and ‘aberrant behavior’ together make
engagement with the works a sense thus we can assume option (b) to be
a correct match.
Aberrant- diverging from the normal type.
(a) C-F Forthcoming- about to happen or appear.
(b) B-F In option (c), ‘senators’ and ‘details of the
(c) A-D bill’ together make a sense thus we can
(d) C-E assume option (c) to be a correct match.
(e) None of these Hence option (d) is the correct answer
choice.
S97. Ans(b)
Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a Directions (99-111): In the following
perfect match. questions two columns are given
‘overwhelm the viewer physically’ and ‘but containing three sentences/phrases each.
allow an intimate engagement’ together In first column, sentences/phrases are A,
makes a sense hence making option (b) a B and C and in the second column the
viable answer choice all other given parts sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A
either don’t fit contextually or fail to give a sentence/phrase from the first column
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may or may not connect with another Phrase (A) and (F) makes a perfect match.
sentence/phrase from the second column The connection between A and F can be
to make a grammatically and contextually traced from the key words, “fear” and
correct sentence. Each question has five “deterrent.”
options, four of which display the Hence option (d) is the correct answer
sequence(s) in which the choice.
sentences/phrases can be joined to form
forms a correct sentence after Q100.
combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these” Column (1)
as your answer. (A) There are any number of reasons
(B) The apex court observed that it was
Q99. important to strike a balance
Column (1) (C) Today’s young employees are used to a
(A) The fear of being always connected to less formal and more engaging work
work and overworking approach
(B) most lottery winners go from being Column (2)
conservative (D) the Congress alleged that there were
(C) A good first step for companies to financial irregularities in the
overcome the trust and perception Intergovernmental Agreement
Column (2) (E) I routinely take shelter in a bookshop or
(D)was so profligate as to line all the walls of a public library
his apartment (F) making it important for companies to do
(E) concern is to ensure workers are away with rigid hierarchical structures
measured by output and not by the hours
they have worked (a) C-F
(F) is a significant deterrent for this age (b) C-E and B-F
group (c) A-E
(a) C-E and B-F (e) None of these
(b) A-F S100. Ans(d)
(c) C-E Sol. Phrase (A) and (E) makes the perfect
(d) both (b) and (c) match as in sentence (A) there is a mention
(e) None of these of plenty of reasons and in sentence (E) the
S99. Ans(d) continuous activity of taking shelter in public
Sol. Sentence (C) and (E) makes a perfect libraries has been mentioned which is not
match, the connection between C and E can usual so, there must be some reason behind
be traced from the key words, “companies” it. Sentence (C) and (F) makes proper
and “workers.” combination as the phrase, “less formal and
Deterrent- a thing that discourages or is more engaging work” used in sentence (C)
intended to discourage someone from doing makes a match with the phrase, “do away
something. with rigid hierarchical structures.”
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Hence option (d) is the correct answer (D)limited to the question whether holy
choice. books of other religions did not warrant the
same protection.
(E)in the name of protecting the feelings of a
Q101. section of society.
Column (1) (F) among small and marginal farmers
(A) The focus is on laws, policies and legal manifested in a spate of suicides over the
frameworks that have been developed years
(B) But population estimates for the
sensitive zones (a) C-F
(C) This is not going to be easy (b) B-F
Column (2) (c) A-D
(D) with the participation of young people (d) C-E
and which help them realize their full (e) None of these
potential S102. Ans(b)
(E) of allowing extractive industries such as Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
quarrying and mining perfect match.
(F) led by solar power are available. Indebtedness- the condition of owing money.
Spate- a large number of similar things
(a) C-F coming in quick succession.
(b) B-F
(c) A-D Phrase (B) states increasing costs, decrease
(d) C-E in income and pegged up condition of
(e) None of these indebtedness these all conditions can be
S101. Ans(c) easily correlated with the succession of a
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a large number of suicidal cases among the
perfect match as in sentence (A) has farmers that has been mentioned in the
mentioned some new developed laws, stanza (F).
policies and frameworks and in sentence (D) Hence option (b) is the correct answer
has mentioned that these will help realizing choice.
the young people their full potential. Hence
option (c) is the correct answer choice. Q103.
Column (1)
(A)Leaderfield, Leader for short,
(B)Tourism in these parts made a small start
around 2003
Q102. (C) The popular PPF and the girl-child
Column (1) oriented Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana(SSY) are
(A)The Centre had then returned the Bills Column (2)
(B) Rising costs, drop in income and (D)of a Garo married to a Khasi living in a
increasing incidence of indebtedness village in this part of the Khasi Hills.
(C)There is a history of misuse of laws aimed (E) variable rate products in which rates
Column (2) applicable on the investment keep changing
throughout the tenure
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(F) most vulnerable to rising energy costs Sol. A-E and B-D forms grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful sentences. (A)
(a) C-F mentions the word ‘sanctions’, (E) mentions
(b) B-F about what the sanction is for. So, A-E makes
(c) A-F a coherent sentence.
(d) C-E (B) informs the verb phrase ‘will not issue’
(e) None of these while (D) mentions the object ‘any additional
S103. Ans(d) Significant Reduction Exceptions [SREs]’ to
Sol. Only sentence (C) and (E) makes a the verb ‘issue’. (D) completes the sentence
perfect match as both are talking about the (B). So, B-D makes a coherent sentence.
investment schemes, Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Phrase (C) has mentioned the investment
schemes and phrase (E) as talked about the
pattern of the interest rates in such schemes. Q105. Column (1)
None of the other two sentences make the (A) Former three-term Chief Minister and
meaningful coherent sense. Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit
Hence option (d) is the correct answer (B) The BJP, meanwhile, went into a huddle
choice. on Monday night to decide
(C) Former Union Minister Ajay Maken will
fight from the prestigious New Delhi seat
Q104. Column (1) Column (2)
(A) The U.S. will not renew exemptions from (D) is the party’s candidate from North East
its sanctions Delhi against Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari.
(B) Today we are announcing the United (E) negotiations for an alliance with the Aam
States will not issue Aadmi Party were on till Sunday evening
(C) The Trump Administration has taken (F) and former MPs J.P. Agarwal and
Iran’s oil exports to historic lows, Mahabal Mishra have been named from
Column (2) Chandni Chowk and West Delhi
(D) any additional Significant Reduction constituencies respectively.
Exceptions [SREs] to existing importers of
Iranian oil. (a) B-D
(E) for importing oil from Iran, U.S. Secretary (b) C-F
of State Mike Pompeo announced on (c) A-F and B-D
Monday. (d) A-D and C-F
(F) respect the rights of the Iranian people (e) None of these
and return to the negotiating table. S105. Ans. (d)
Sol. A-D and C-F form grammatically correct
(a) A-E and contextually meaningful sentences. (A)
(b) A-E and B-D mentions the subject of the sentence while
(c) B-D (D) mentions the predicate of the sentence.
(d) C-D and B-E The clauses mentioned in (C) and (F) are
(e) None of these connected through the word ‘and’, and both
the clauses talks about the same subject
S104. Ans. (b)
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which is ‘which candidate fight from which (C) The star of “Servant of the People”, a
seat’. sitcom now in its third season,
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. Column (2)
(D) or about the possibility of working
together.
Q106. Column (1) (E) he would use the same unorthodox style
(A) Industrial fishing practices, which has led to run the country of 45 million that depends
to decreasing yield for traditional fisherfolk, on international aid.
(B) Our demand is for the government to (F) after comedian Volodymyr Zelensky was
end the practice of purse seine fishing and elected President on promises of change
LED fishing
(C) As 14 Lok Sabha constituencies go to (a) B-F
polls in the third phase of elections (b) A-D and B-E
Column (2) (c) B-F and A-D
(D) which represents over a lakh fisherman (d) C-E and B-F
across the State (e) None of these
(E) has become a contentious issue among
voters in the -Sindhudurg Lok Sabha S108. Ans. (a)
constituency. Sol. B-F forms a grammatically correct and
(F) this form has been an ecological disaster contextually meaningful sentence. The
as baby fish get caught in the nets. phrase given in (F) is an adverbial phrase
qualifying the verb ‘leapt into’ of (B).
(a) A-D and B-F No other phrases in column (1) forms a
(b) C-E and B-F coherent sentence with phrases given in
(c) A-E column (2).
(d) A-D Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
(e) None of these
S106. Ans. (c)
Sol. A-E forms a grammatically correct and Q109. Column (1)
contextually meaningful sentence. (A) (A) India on Monday signalled its urgency to
mentions the subject of the sentence which is resolve differences with China.
‘Industrial fishing practices’ while (E) (B) President Donald Trump said on Monday
mentions the predicate part. that Congress “can’t impeach” him.
No other phrases in column (1) makes a (C) Democrats, who control the lower house
coherent sentence with the phrases in of Congress, are so far.
column (2). Column (2)
(D) before approving the proposal to merge
the group’s housing finance arm with
Q107. Column (1) Lakshmi Vilas Bank.
(A) Ukrainians looked to the future with (E) Mr. Gehlaut is proposed to be vice-
hope and anxiety after the performer chairman of the merged entity.
(B) Ukraine leapt into the unknown on (F) who had allegedly opened shell firms in
Monday tax havens.
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(a) A-D and C-E In option (c), ‘convergence of health and

(b) B-F and C-D nutrition’ and ‘from pregnancy until the child
(c) B-E reaches five years’ together make a sense
(d) C-F thus we can assume option (c) to be a correct
(e) None of these match.
S109. Ans. (e) Hence option (d) is the correct answer
Sol. None of the phrases given in the column choice.
(1) connect with any of the
phrases/sentences given in column (2). Q111.
Hence, option (e) ‘none of these’ is the Column (1)
correct answer. (A) Economists, however, do not expect
more than a 25 bps cut in the August policy
review
Q110. Column (1) (B) The RBI opposed the call to relax current
(A) The act offered a fig leaf that those who risk weighting rules used to calculate capital
could requirements
(B) Peggy's numerous idiosyncrasies include (C) Physics textbooks can seem so abstruse
wearing mismatched shoes to the uninitiated
(C) it is imperative to push for convergence
of health and nutrition Column (2)
Column (2) (D) so his nephew was sad when he did not
(D) and that is why he was esteemed by all receive a present for his birthday.
his colleagues in the philosophy department (E) following reports that the government
(E) that readers feel as though they are would review the Budget announcement of
looking at hieroglyphics. issuing sovereign bonds
(F) establish their rights were excepted from (F) saying they fortified banks against the
this expropriation risk of failure.
(a) C-E and B-F

(b) A-F (a) B-F
(c) C-E (b) A-F
(d) both (b) and (c) (c) C-E
(e) None of these (d) both (b) and (c)
(e) None of these
S110. Ans(d)
Sol. In option (b), ‘The act offered’ and S111. Ans(a)
‘establish their rights’ together make a sense Sol. In option (a), ‘to relax current risk
thus we can assume option (b) to be a weighting rules’ and ‘fortified banks against
correct match. the risk’ together make a sense thus we can
Expropriation- the action by the state or an assume option (a) to be a correct match.
authority of taking property from its owner None of the other parts of the sentence given
for public use or benefit. among the options makes a match with any
Hieroglyphics- enigmatic or other parts of the sentence contextually.
incomprehensible symbols or writing.
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Hence option (a) is the correct answer (D) Facebook has started providing details of
choice. political ads on its platform
(E) new research was opaque to most
people, so no one asked any questions.
Q112. (F) Aegean island of Kalymnos becoming
Column (1) particularly well known as a hotspot for
(A) After four months of intense negotiations gathering sponges
(B) As the first part of this series showed
(C) To investors who are used to parking (a) C-F
money in FMPs (b) A-D
Column (2) (c) B-F
(D) to imply that the directions regarding (d) C-E
extending facilities (e) None of these
(E) ought to be the primary response of a
detached judiciary. S113. Ans(b)
(F) is a heavy-handed response to comments Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a
in the newspaper perfect match.
‘to bring in transparency as elections’ and
(a) C-F ‘has started providing details of political ads’
(b) B-F together makes a sense hence making option
(c) A-D (b) a viable answer choice all other given
(d) C-E parts either don’t fit contextually or fail to
(e) None of these give a grammatically correct sentence. Hence
option (b) is the correct answer choice.
S112. Ans(e)
Sol. None of the part of the sentence given
among the options makes a match with any Q114.
other part of the sentence contextually hence Column (1)
there is no option which is giving the correct (A) Amidst the sea of entertainers on the
match of the given parts of the sentences. global platform that is YouTube
Hence option (e) is the correct answer (B) Government bonds yields dropped
choice. sharply on Monday after Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman clarified
(C) China's housing market is burgeoning
Q113. Column (2)
Column (1) (D) decline is the reassurance by the Finance
(A) As part of its efforts to bring in Minister that there is no rethinking on the
transparency as elections progress in India sovereign bond issue
(B) When the financial director started (E) growth is merely a bubble and will burst
screaming and throwing food at his co- much like the U.S.
workers (F) Bengaluru-based Niharika Nm has made
(C) This kind of free diving also has a long it to the forefront.
and proud history over in Japan
Column (2) (a) C-F
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(b) B-F (A) With farmers switching more of their

(c) A-F acreage to a cane variety with a higher sugar
(d) C-E yield
(e) None of these (B) While courts are indeed empowered to
decide
S114. Ans(c) (C) A sustained revival on this vital front may
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (F) makes a Column (2)
perfect match. (D) have served as important instruments of
None of the two sentences make the saving for people in the unorganised sector.
meaningful coherent sense except (A) and (E) ISMA expects mills to produce a record
(F). hence option (c) is the correct answer 350-355 lakh tonnes of sugar next year, even
choice. higher than the 322 lakh tonnes produced
this year
(F) also gives little cause for cheer
Q115.
Column (1) (a) C-E and B-F
(A) What drove me towards taking up (b) A-E
farming (c) B-E
(B) the author's inability to take a side on the (d) A-D
issue (e) None of these
(C) The ordinance allows for compensation S116. Ans (b)
Column (2) Sol. Out of all the given options, only
(D) programmes right from pregnancy until combination of sentences (A) and (E) makes
the child reaches five years of age a grammatically and contextually correct
(E) was my love for plants, inculcated in me sentence. Hence, option (b) is the correct
by my mother answer.
(F) that the contemnors had incurred the
court’s displeasure. Q117.
Column (1)
(a) C-E and B-F (A) Looking ahead, with Saudi Arabia
(b) A-F committed to deepening its production cuts
(c) B-E (B) The tissue-cultured seedlings of two
(d) A-E dwarf hybrid varieties of areca nut
(e) None of these developed by CPCRI
S115. Ans (d) (C) As a result the vital public-watchdog role
Sol. Out of all the given options, only of the press
combination of sentences (A) and (E) makes Column (2)
a grammatically and contextually correct (D) that Indian businesses plan to curb
sentence. Hence, option (d) is the correct outlays on hiring and capital spending
answer. (E) cannot be compatible with Article 10 of
the Convention unless it is justified
Q116. (F) are likely to be commercially available to
Column (1) farmers from January next.
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(a) C-E and B-F Q119. Column (1)

(b) A-F (A)the apprehension was that this would bar
(c) B-F a successful businessperson
(d) A-D (B)about 50% of the ailing group’s assets
(e) None of these were already on the block
S117. Ans. (c) (C)merely because two persons are brothers
Sol. Out of all the given options, only or relatives you can’t be disqualified
combination of sentences (B) and (F) makes
a grammatically and contextually correct Column (2)
sentence. Hence, option (c) is the correct (D) differentiated from other similar animal
answer. species due to many years of isolation on the
island.
Q118. Column (1) (E) of it comes from statutory functions it
(A)having developed an interest in native has to perform as a regulator.
varieties (F) differentiate his compositions from other
(B)The first principle in investigative works of late 18th century music.
journalism is to protect your sources
(C)The foundation plans to promote native (a) C-E and B-F
varieties of paddy (b) A-F
Column (2) (c) C-E
(D) to identify the source of information (d) both (b) and (c)
contained in his 2006 book (e) None of these
(E)by identifying interested farmers and
expanding area under these. S119. Ans. (e)
(F)he went on a quest for almost a year Sol. None of the part of the sentence given
looking for such paddy varieties among the options makes a match with any
other part of the sentence contextually hence
(a) C-E and B-F there is no option which is giving the correct
(b) A-F match of the given parts of the sentences.
(c) C-E Hence option (e) is the correct answer
(d) both (b) and (c) choice.
(e) None of these
Q120.
Sol. In option (b), ‘interest in native varieties’ (A)While lifting the restrictions on the State-
and ‘looking for such paddy varieties’ run lenders
together make a sense thus we can assume (B) Farmers will not spend on fertilizers or
option (b) to be a correct match. pesticides and the price realisation
Quest- a long or arduous search for (C) No one could refute his theories or
something. propositions
time. Similarly, C and E makes a perfect Column (2)
match. Hence option (d) is the correct (D)RBI said the Board for Financial
answer choice. Supervision (BFS) reviewed the performance
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of the banks under prompt and corrective S121. Ans(b)

action Sol. Only sentence (B) and (F) makes a
(E) for these varieties were not available perfect match.
locally ‘overwhelm the viewer physically’ and ‘but
(F) why he was esteemed by all his allow an intimate engagement’ together
colleagues in the philosophy department. makes a sense hence making option (b) a
(a) C-F viable answer choice all other given parts
(b) B-F either don’t fit contextually or fail to give a
(c) A-D grammatically correct sentence. Hence
(d) C-E option (b) is the correct answer choice.
(e) None of these
Q122.
S120. Ans(c) Column (1)
Sol. Only sentence (A) and (D) makes a (A) WHO compels Parties to consider taking
perfect match. legislative action
‘lifting the restrictions’ and ‘reviewed the (B) cigarettes butts have escaped the
performance’ together make a sense thus regulations and have not
making (A) and (D) a perfect match. All other (C) The fact, however, is that cellulose
given parts either don’t fit contextually or fail acetate fibres used as
to give a grammatically and contextually
correct sentence. Hence option (c) is the Column (2)
correct answer choice. (D) was not yet satisfied
(E) atoned for by the literary value of the
Q121. work.
Column (1) (F) to address the issue of industry liability
(A) Win or lose, the coach was always for the adverse consequences of tobacco use.
implacable
(B)The idea was not to overwhelm the (a) C-F
viewer (b) B-F
(C) Within a week of starting, the bumbling (c) A-F
new waiter (d) C-E
(D) the athletes an easy practice or a break. `
(E) he usually ate enough for two and drank S122. Ans(c)
enough for three. Sol. Only sentence (A) and (F) makes a
(F) physically but allow an intimate perfect match.
engagement with the works None of the two sentences make the
meaningful coherent sense except (A) and
(a) C-F (F). hence option (c) is the correct answer
(b) B-F choice.
(c) A-D
(d) C-E Q123.
(e) None of these Column (1)
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(A) The two banks have also made the Q124.

necessary disclosures to Column (1)
(B) RBI will continuously monitor the (A) Americans often confound sweet
performance of potatoes with yams
(C) Most movie critics are acerbic towards (B) They were not a group by stylistic affinity
summer blockbusters (C) Although the professor is brilliant

(D) her advisors who couldn't believe she (D) is shocking to find such antique from
had written 60 scholarly pages so quickly. ancient civilization in this area
(E) often referring to them as garbage. (E) his bland monotone gives his lectures a
(F) remind one of the familiar images of soporific effect.
horse-drawn carriages from mythological (F) and refer to both vegetables by the same
television shows said the excavators. name.
(a) C-F (a) C-E
(b) B-F (b) B-F
(c) A-F (c) A-F
(d) C-E (d) Both C-E and A-F
(e) None of these (e) None of these
S123. Ans. (d) S124. Ans. (d)

Sol. Only sentence (C) and (E) makes a Sol. Both sentence (C)-(E) and (A)-(F) makes
perfect match. a perfect match.
None of the two sentences make the Hence option (d) is the correct answer
meaningful coherent sense except (C) and choice.
(E). hence option (d) is the correct answer
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VISHAL PARIHAR aggressive argument

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Column 1 Q2. Match the statements from column 1 with

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Correct Choice : b Solution :

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Column 2 A. This is not the first time that Indian

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Correct Choice : c e) CF and BE

Q13. Match the statements from column 1

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B. When we talk to acquaintances, we are A. Instead of allowing a day rooted in protest

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(e) None of these

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(a) A-E Q34. Column (1)

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to make a grammatically and contextually

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(B) A microcosm of these trends can be seen (e) None of these

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sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A

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(d) C-E and B-F In first column, sentences/phrases are A,

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(E) so now that he is regaining his health, it's

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(d) C-E Note: ensuring strict observance of

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(B) As the virus’ chain of transmission is (b) C-E and B-F

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which means so great in size or force or Directions (78-87): In the following

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(F) an infected person may feel perfectly

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