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FILLERS QUESTIONS

Directions (1-10): In the given questions, one blank is there in each sentence. Out

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of the given options you have to identify which word (s) is/are suitable to fill in the

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given blank.

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1. The step up in capital expenditure to Rs 10 lakh crore, or 3.3% of GDP, should be a signal
of the government’s ____________ to kickstart the private investment cycle that will add
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another engine to growth which is now being led by consumption.
a. Intent
b. Aim
c. Purpose
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A. Both b and c
B. Only c
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C. Both a and b
D. Both a and c
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E. All a, b, and c
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2. Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Wednesday, extending their previous
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day's fall, in line with weak global market trends and _______ foreign fund outflows.
a. Ended
b. Sustained
c. Unabated

A. Both b and c
B. Only c
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C. Both a and b
D. Both a and c
E. All a, b, and c

3. Seasonal changes serve as a reminder of the ______________ and interconnectedness of

all living things, offering valuable lessons and insights. They also break the monotone, even of

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city life, with a new 'show'.
a. Impermanence

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b. Evanescence
c. Permanence

A. Both b and c

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B. Only c
C. Both a and b
D. Both a and c
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E. All a, b, and c
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4. Due to a contractual dispute, the two companies decided to ___________ the matter in
court rather than attempting to resolve it through negotiation.
a. Authenticate
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b. Investigate
c. Litigate
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A. Both b and c
B. Only c
C. Both a and b
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D. Both a and c
E. All a, b, and c
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5. Her eloquent speech at the ceremony added a touch of _________ to the occasion,
leaving everyone inspired and uplifted.
a. Simplicity
b. Felicity
c. Elasticity

A. Both b and c

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B. Only c
C. Both a and b

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D. Only b
E. All a, b, and c

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6. I can ________ a future where renewable energy sources play a dominant role in meeting
our energy needs, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
a. Anticipate
b. Envisage
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c. Presage
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A. Both b and c
B. Only c
C. Both a and b
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D. Only b
E. All a, b, and c
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7. In the field of literature, scholars often examine a ___________ of an author's works to

understand their writing style and themes.
a. Envious
b. Corpus
c. Nervous
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A. Both b and c
B. Only c
C. Both a and b
D. Only b
E. All a, b, and c

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8. Her excessive ________ led her to spend hours in front of the mirror, constantly seeking

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approval and admiration from others.
a. Modesty
b. Liberty
c. Vanity

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A. Both b and c
B. Only c
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C. Both a and b
D. Only b
E. All a, b, and c
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9. The sudden loud noise from the fireworks display in the middle of the night did
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_________ the sleeping baby, causing her to wake up crying.

a. Startle
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b. Jostle
c. Rattle

A. Both b and c
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B. Only c
C. Both a and b
D. Only b
E. Only a
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10. The _________ of fresh vegetables during the winter months made it challenging to
maintain a healthy diet.
a. Serenity
b. Prosperity
c. Paucity

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A. Both b and c
B. Only c

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C. Both a and b
D. Only b
E. Only a

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ANSWER

1.Ans: E

Explanation: Intent- intention or purpose; Aim; Purpose

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2.Ans: A

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Explanation: Ended- come or bring to a final point; finish.
Sustained- continuing for an extended period or without interruption; Unabated

3.Ans: C

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Explanation: Impermanence- the state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time;
Evanescence
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Permanence- the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

4.Ans: B

Explanation: Authenticate- prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

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Investigate- carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts.
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Litigate- resort to legal action to settle a matter; be involved in a lawsuit.

5.Ans: D
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Explanation: Simplicity- the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.

Felicity- intense happiness.
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Elasticity- the ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being
stretched or compressed; stretchiness.
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6.Ans: C

Explanation: Anticipate- regard as probable; expect or predict; Envisage

Presage- be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one).

7.Ans: D
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Explanation: Envious-feeling or showing envy.

Corpus- a collection of written texts, especially the entire works of a particular author or a
body of writing on a particular subject.
Nervous- easily agitated or alarmed.

8.Ans: B

Explanation: Modesty- the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's
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Liberty- The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by

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authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views.
Vanity- excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

9.Ans: E

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Explanation: Startle- cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
Jostle- push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd.
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Rattle- make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds.

10.Ans: B
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Explanation: Serenity- the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Prosperity- the state of being prosperous.
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Paucity- the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts.

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