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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Rampart
Explanation: A rampart is a defensive wall, embankment, or protective barrier built around a fort, town, or important place. Since its main function is protection and obstruction against attack, barrier is the closest meaning among the given options.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Malady
Explanation: Malady means an illness, disease, or some serious trouble affecting a person or even a system. Among the options, ailment matches this meaning directly, while health, wellness, and fitness are its opposite ideas.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Paramour
Explanation: A paramour means a lover or beloved person, usually in a romantic sense. Therefore, beloved is the best meaning from the given choices, while enemy, opponent, and stranger do not fit the word at all.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Envenom
Explanation: Envenom literally means to poison, but it is also used in the sense of making something bitter, hostile, or full of ill feeling. Because cure, heal, and purify have opposite meanings, embitter is the best option here.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Slough
Explanation: Slough as a verb means to shed, cast off, discard, or remove. Since the question asks for the opposite, retain is correct because it means to keep rather than throw away. The other options are close to the original meaning of slough, not its opposite.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Percolate
Explanation: Percolate means to pass slowly through a substance, filter through, or seep gradually. Its opposite idea is to stop moving or remain still, which is best expressed by stagnate. The other options are near-synonyms, not opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Sallow
Explanation: Sallow describes a pale, yellowish, unhealthy-looking complexion. Since pale, wan, and sickly all support the same meaning, healthy is the opposite and therefore the correct answer.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Portly
Explanation: Portly means stout, plump, or somewhat fat in a dignified way. Therefore, the opposite is lean, which means thin or slender. Stout, corpulent, and plump are all similar in meaning to portly.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A disease, illness, or serious problem affecting someone or something.
Explanation: The sentence asks for a word meaning disease, illness, or serious problem. Malady fits that meaning exactly, whereas rampart means a wall, paramour means lover, and envenom means to poison or embitter.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A defensive wall or embankment built around a place for protection.
Explanation: A defensive wall or embankment built for protection is called a rampart. The other choices do not relate to a structure of defence, so Rampart is clearly the correct one-word substitute.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To pass slowly through a liquid, substance, or filter; to spread gradually.
Explanation: The definition given is to pass slowly through a liquid, substance, or filter; to spread gradually, and that is exactly what percolate means. The other options refer to complexion, body shape, or flexibility, so they do not fit the sentence.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Stout or somewhat fat in a dignified or respectable way.
Explanation: Portly means stout or somewhat fat, usually with a respectable or dignified sense. Since the sentence asks for exactly that idea, Portly is correct, while the other options do not express that body type.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
During the freedom struggle, Jawaharlal Nehru was the ________ for most young Indians.
Explanation: The sentence means Jawaharlal Nehru was a guiding inspiration for most young Indians during the freedom struggle. Lodestar means guide, inspiration, or something that leads others. Darling is too emotional, idealist describes a type of person rather than a role model in this sentence, and facsimile means copy. So lodestar is the correct answer.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
We were ________ from seeing the prisoner.
Explanation: The correct collocation in English is prevented from. The sentence We were prevented from seeing the prisoner is natural and grammatically correct. The other options do not fit the intended meaning or normal usage.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
He did not qualify ________ the job
Explanation: The verb qualify is commonly followed by the preposition for when referring to a position, examination, or opportunity. Therefore, He did not qualify for the job is the correct expression. The other prepositions are grammatically incorrect here.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Out of date
Explanation: The phrase out of date means outdated, no longer current, or old-fashioned. It does not mean busy, unscheduled, or unsuccessful in relationships. So Old-fashioned is the correct meaning.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Leave no stone unturned
Explanation: This idiom means to try every possible method or course of action in order to achieve something or find something. It does not literally mean searching for hidden treasure, but rather making every possible effort. So option (b) is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Learn by heart
Explanation: Learn by heart means to memorize something completely so that it can be recalled without looking at the text. It does not mean loving something, hiding feelings, or learning from a mistake. Therefore, option (c) is correct.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The two first chapters of the book (1)/are very interesting, (2)/the remaining ones are boring. (3)/No error (4)
Explanation: The two first chapters is not the normal order in English. When both an ordinal and a numeral are used together, the standard form is the first two chapters. So the error lies in part (1), making option (a) correct.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The doctor says that (A)/the patient will recover (B)/in few days. (C)/No error (D)
Explanation: The phrase in few days is grammatically incomplete in this context. Standard English requires in a few days or in some days. Therefore, the error is in part (C), and option (c) is correct.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The artist, plainly a better critic (1)/ than painter, destroyed what (2)/ he made over for ten years. (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: The problem is in the phrase he made over for ten years. Here the expression is faulty in tense and structure. The intended meaning is that he destroyed what he had created over a period of ten years, so the error lies in part (3). Thus option (c) is correct, even though the explanation given in the file is not properly framed.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> We have inherited the tradition of secrecy about the budget from Britain where also the system has been strongly attacked by eminent economists and political scientists including Peter Jay. Sir Richard Clarke, who was the originating genius of nearly every important development in the British budgeting techniques during the last two decades, has spoken out about the abuse of budget secrecy: The problems of long-term tax policy should surely be debated openly with the facts on the table. In my opinion, all governments should have just the same duty to publish their expenditure policy. Indeed, this obligation to publish taxation policy is really essential for the control of public expenditure in order to get realistic taxation implications. Realising that democracy flourishes best on the principles of open government, more and more democracies are having an open public debate on budget proposals before introducing the appropriate Bill in the legislature. In the United States the budget is conveyed in a message by the President to the Congress, which comes well in advance of the date when the Bill is introduced in the Congress. In Finland the Parliament and the people are already discussing in June the tentative budget proposals which are to be introduced in the Finnish Parliament in September. Every budget contains a cartload of figures in black and white - but the dark figures represent the myriad lights and shades of India's life, the contrasting tones of poverty and wealth, and of bread so dear and flesh and blood so cheap, the deep tints of adventure and enterprise and man's ageless struggle for a brighter morning. The Union budget should not be an annual scourge but a part of presentation of annual accounts of a partnership between the Government and the people. That partnership would work much better when the nonsensical secrecy is replaced by openness and public consultations, resulting in fair laws and the people's acceptance of their moral duty to pay.
The author seems to be in favour of :
Explanation: The passage clearly argues against budget secrecy and supports openness, public consultation, and open debate before the budget Bill is introduced. The author praises democratic systems where budget proposals are discussed publicly. Therefore, he is in favour of transparency in budget proposals. So and option (b) is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> We have inherited the tradition of secrecy about the budget from Britain where also the system has been strongly attacked by eminent economists and political scientists including Peter Jay. Sir Richard Clarke, who was the originating genius of nearly every important development in the British budgeting techniques during the last two decades, has spoken out about the abuse of budget secrecy: The problems of long-term tax policy should surely be debated openly with the facts on the table. In my opinion, all governments should have just the same duty to publish their expenditure policy. Indeed, this obligation to publish taxation policy is really essential for the control of public expenditure in order to get realistic taxation implications. Realising that democracy flourishes best on the principles of open government, more and more democracies are having an open public debate on budget proposals before introducing the appropriate Bill in the legislature. In the United States the budget is conveyed in a message by the President to the Congress, which comes well in advance of the date when the Bill is introduced in the Congress. In Finland the Parliament and the people are already discussing in June the tentative budget proposals which are to be introduced in the Finnish Parliament in September. Every budget contains a cartload of figures in black and white - but the dark figures represent the myriad lights and shades of India's life, the contrasting tones of poverty and wealth, and of bread so dear and flesh and blood so cheap, the deep tints of adventure and enterprise and man's ageless struggle for a brighter morning. The Union budget should not be an annual scourge but a part of presentation of annual accounts of a partnership between the Government and the people. That partnership would work much better when the nonsensical secrecy is replaced by openness and public consultations, resulting in fair laws and the people's acceptance of their moral duty to pay.
The secrecy of the budget is maintained by all of the following countries except: <br><br> A. Finland <br> B. India<br> C. United States
Explanation: The passage says India inherited the tradition of budget secrecy from Britain, but in the United States and Finland budget proposals are discussed openly before formal legislative introduction. Therefore, secrecy is not maintained in Finland and the United States, making A and C the correct answer.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> We have inherited the tradition of secrecy about the budget from Britain where also the system has been strongly attacked by eminent economists and political scientists including Peter Jay. Sir Richard Clarke, who was the originating genius of nearly every important development in the British budgeting techniques during the last two decades, has spoken out about the abuse of budget secrecy: The problems of long-term tax policy should surely be debated openly with the facts on the table. In my opinion, all governments should have just the same duty to publish their expenditure policy. Indeed, this obligation to publish taxation policy is really essential for the control of public expenditure in order to get realistic taxation implications. Realising that democracy flourishes best on the principles of open government, more and more democracies are having an open public debate on budget proposals before introducing the appropriate Bill in the legislature. In the United States the budget is conveyed in a message by the President to the Congress, which comes well in advance of the date when the Bill is introduced in the Congress. In Finland the Parliament and the people are already discussing in June the tentative budget proposals which are to be introduced in the Finnish Parliament in September. Every budget contains a cartload of figures in black and white - but the dark figures represent the myriad lights and shades of India's life, the contrasting tones of poverty and wealth, and of bread so dear and flesh and blood so cheap, the deep tints of adventure and enterprise and man's ageless struggle for a brighter morning. The Union budget should not be an annual scourge but a part of presentation of annual accounts of a partnership between the Government and the people. That partnership would work much better when the nonsensical secrecy is replaced by openness and public consultations, resulting in fair laws and the people's acceptance of their moral duty to pay.
Which of the following statements is definitely TRUE in the context of the passage?
Explanation: Option (a) is too strong because the passage does not say Britain is religiously maintaining secrecy. Option (b) is wrong because it introduces the idea of unjustifiable taxes, which the passage never states. Option (c) is also not stated. Since none of the three statements is definitely true from the passage, option (d) is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> We have inherited the tradition of secrecy about the budget from Britain where also the system has been strongly attacked by eminent economists and political scientists including Peter Jay. Sir Richard Clarke, who was the originating genius of nearly every important development in the British budgeting techniques during the last two decades, has spoken out about the abuse of budget secrecy: The problems of long-term tax policy should surely be debated openly with the facts on the table. In my opinion, all governments should have just the same duty to publish their expenditure policy. Indeed, this obligation to publish taxation policy is really essential for the control of public expenditure in order to get realistic taxation implications. Realising that democracy flourishes best on the principles of open government, more and more democracies are having an open public debate on budget proposals before introducing the appropriate Bill in the legislature. In the United States the budget is conveyed in a message by the President to the Congress, which comes well in advance of the date when the Bill is introduced in the Congress. In Finland the Parliament and the people are already discussing in June the tentative budget proposals which are to be introduced in the Finnish Parliament in September. Every budget contains a cartload of figures in black and white - but the dark figures represent the myriad lights and shades of India's life, the contrasting tones of poverty and wealth, and of bread so dear and flesh and blood so cheap, the deep tints of adventure and enterprise and man's ageless struggle for a brighter morning. The Union budget should not be an annual scourge but a part of presentation of annual accounts of a partnership between the Government and the people. That partnership would work much better when the nonsensical secrecy is replaced by openness and public consultations, resulting in fair laws and the people's acceptance of their moral duty to pay.
Sir Richard Clarke seems to deserve the credit for:
Explanation: The passage directly says that Sir Richard Clarke was the originating genius behind nearly every important development in British budgeting techniques during the last two decades. This clearly supports the idea that he deserves credit for transformation in British budgetary techniques.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> We have inherited the tradition of secrecy about the budget from Britain where also the system has been strongly attacked by eminent economists and political scientists including Peter Jay. Sir Richard Clarke, who was the originating genius of nearly every important development in the British budgeting techniques during the last two decades, has spoken out about the abuse of budget secrecy: The problems of long-term tax policy should surely be debated openly with the facts on the table. In my opinion, all governments should have just the same duty to publish their expenditure policy. Indeed, this obligation to publish taxation policy is really essential for the control of public expenditure in order to get realistic taxation implications. Realising that democracy flourishes best on the principles of open government, more and more democracies are having an open public debate on budget proposals before introducing the appropriate Bill in the legislature. In the United States the budget is conveyed in a message by the President to the Congress, which comes well in advance of the date when the Bill is introduced in the Congress. In Finland the Parliament and the people are already discussing in June the tentative budget proposals which are to be introduced in the Finnish Parliament in September. Every budget contains a cartload of figures in black and white - but the dark figures represent the myriad lights and shades of India's life, the contrasting tones of poverty and wealth, and of bread so dear and flesh and blood so cheap, the deep tints of adventure and enterprise and man's ageless struggle for a brighter morning. The Union budget should not be an annual scourge but a part of presentation of annual accounts of a partnership between the Government and the people. That partnership would work much better when the nonsensical secrecy is replaced by openness and public consultations, resulting in fair laws and the people's acceptance of their moral duty to pay.
From the contents of the passage, it can be inferred that the author is:
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