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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Wield
Explanation: Wield means to use, handle, or operate something, especially a tool, weapon, power, or influence. Among the given options, operate is the closest in meaning. Abandon, relinquish, and surrender suggest giving something up, which are not synonyms of wield.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Prefigure
Explanation: Prefigure means to suggest, represent, or indicate something before it actually happens. It is close in meaning to foreshadow or predict. Follow, succeed, and ensue mean to come after something, which is opposite to the idea of prefiguring.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Counteract
Explanation: Counteract means to act against something in order to reduce, prevent, or neutralize its effect. Therefore, neutralize is the best synonym. Intensify and aggravate mean to increase the effect, while support means to help, so they are not correct.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Envelop
Explanation: Envelop means to cover, wrap, or surround something completely. Hence, surround is the best answer. Uncover, expose, and reveal are opposite in meaning because they suggest making something visible rather than covering it.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Uproot
Explanation: Uproot means to remove, eradicate, or displace something from its place. Its opposite is establish, which means to set up, fix, or make something stable. Therefore, establish is the correct antonym.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Outperform
Explanation: Outperform means to perform better than someone or something. Its opposite is trail, which means to lag behind or perform worse in comparison. Surpass, exceed, and outdo are synonyms of outperform, so they cannot be antonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Downplay
Explanation: Downplay means to make something seem less important than it really is. Its opposite is emphasize, which means to give importance or special attention to something. Minimize, understate, and diminish are close to the meaning of downplay.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Pinpoint
Explanation: Pinpoint means to identify, locate, or detect something very accurately. Its opposite is overlook, which means to fail to notice or ignore something. Therefore, overlook is the correct antonym.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To show, suggest, or represent something before it actually happens.
Explanation: The sentence means to show, suggest, or represent something before it actually happens. This is exactly the meaning of prefigure. Hence, Prefigure is the correct one-word substitute.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To cover, surround, or wrap something completely.
Explanation: The sentence means to cover, surround, or wrap something completely. This meaning directly matches envelop. Therefore, Envelop is the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To perform better than someone or something else.
Explanation: The sentence means to perform better than someone or something else. The exact one-word substitute is outperform. Other options do not carry the meaning of performing better.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To find or identify something very accurately.
Explanation: The sentence means to find or identify something very accurately. This is the meaning of pinpoint. Therefore, Pinpoint 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.
Mother shall return _____ an hour.
Explanation: Mother shall return within an hour means she will return before one hour is over. This is grammatically correct and fits the sentence. In an hour is also grammatically possible in another context, but with the given answer key, within is acceptable because it gives the sense of returning before the time limit.
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.
They have had to put ______ the football match because of snow
Explanation: The phrasal verb put off means to postpone or delay something. The sentence says the football match was delayed because of snow, so off is the correct option.
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.
Gandhiji believed that wild animals attacked man because they were ________ of him.
Explanation: The correct phrase is afraid of him. Gandhiji believed that wild animals attacked man because they were afraid of him. The other options are grammatically and contextually incorrect.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The police closed the book on the murder case.
Explanation: The idiom close the book on means to stop dealing with, stop investigating, or bring something to an end. In the sentence, the police closed the book on the murder case, meaning they stopped working on it.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
After fifteen years of marriage she did not expect her husband to leave her In the church.
Explanation: The correct idiom is leave someone in the lurch, not leave someone in the church. It means to abandon or desert someone in a difficult situation. Therefore, the correct answer remains c) desert her.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
She turns up her nose at this kind of dress.
Explanation: The idiom turn up one’s nose at means to reject, dislike, or show contempt for something. Therefore, despises is the closest meaning.
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.
Aslan users are (1)/ most engaged with (2)/ the social web than (3) / users in the west (4) / No Error (5)
Explanation: most engaged with should be replaced by more engaged with. The corrected sentence is: Asian users are more engaged with the social web than users in the West.
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.
Considering the (1)/gravity of the problems (2)/an early reply has expected. (3)/No error (4)
Explanation: The phrase an early reply has expected is grammatically incorrect because the sentence requires passive voice. The correct form is an early reply is expected. Therefore, option b correctly identifies the wrong part.
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.
Manish was advised an operation (1)/ more than thirty years back, but (2)/ due to his financial condition he (3)/ could not undergoes the procedure (4) / No error (5)
Explanation: After the modal verb could, the base form of the verb must be used. Therefore, could not undergoes is incorrect, and it should be could not undergo. Hence, option a is correct.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
It can be inferred from the content of the passage that the author is a/an
Explanation: The passage mainly discusses India’s liberalisation policy, economic reforms, Japanese investment, bilateral economic cooperation, export markets, and India’s participation in the global economy. Therefore, the author can best be inferred to be an economist. This answer is also supported by the same passage-based answer key found in a public version of the passage.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
The author seems to appreciate India’s national integrity and political stability particularly in view of which of the following? <br><br> A. The size of the country<br> B. India’s population<br> C. Its internal complexity
Explanation: The passage clearly says that India’s national integrity and political stability are remarkable considering its size, population, and internal complexity. Therefore, all three factors are relevant, making option c correct.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
The author feels that India has a better status in the world market because of its
Explanation: The passage states that India’s national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy form the base for India’s status in the world. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
Which of the following statements is TRUE in the context of the passage? <br><br> A. India’s successful experiment of economic reform has become an inspiration to the world. <br> B. The size, population and internal complexity of our country are the barriers in the way of attaining national integrity and political stability. <br> C. A few government agencies were not in favour of liberalisation policy at the beginning.
Explanation: Statement A is true because the passage says India’s democratic polity and economic reform give hope and inspiration to the world. Statement B is not correctly stated because the passage does not call size, population, and complexity barriers ; it says India’s stability despite these factors is admirable. Statement C is also not supported by the passage.
Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic cooperation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South confrontation.
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word given in bold as used in the passage. <br><br> STEADFASTLY
Explanation: Steadfastly means firmly, constantly, or faithfully without changing one’s position or commitment. In the passage, India has steadfastly maintained parliamentary democracy, meaning it has maintained it firmly and faithfully since independence.
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